THE LIBERATED MAORI PRISONERS.
[By Telegraph.] New Plymouth, Oct. 8. The Hinemoa has arrived with the Natives who were liberated at Dunedin. Large gathering assembled on the beach to witness their return, amongst whom were about 40 Natives. As the boat approached the beach the native women commenced a song of welcome, accompanied by the waving of shawls and scarves. Contrary to expectation, no answers to these demonstrations were given by the Natives in the boat who landed in a very quiet manner, not evincing the least gladness. After they had landed from the boat with their swags and blankets they proceeded to the boatsheds, and were there welcomed alike by Europeans and Maoris. They shook hands
with not a few townspeople most cordially, and appeared well pleased at their kindly reception. After a few minutes’ delay the Natives wended their way from the beach to the Native office, where the formal Native reception, was accorded them in the shape of a tangi.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2360, 9 October 1880, Page 2
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163THE LIBERATED MAORI PRISONERS. South Canterbury Times, Issue 2360, 9 October 1880, Page 2
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