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Shannon News, 11 June 1926, Page 1

Maoriland Theatre TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT MADE IN NEW- ZEALAND F OR THE WORLD'S MARKET. The Supreme Triumph of Local Aft and Industry. 'REWI'S 'RE:WI*S RE\¥TS LEWI'S' 'REWTS ; REWT ; S ' UAST liA'ST DAST LAST HAST LA'ST STAND.; STAND. STAND. STAND/ STAND/ STAND. AN HISTORICALLY TRUE TALE pF LOVE AND WAR-TIME ADVENTURE IN THE NEW ZEALAND BUSH. ■ ■ ,> Including ' , . ■• The Exact, Amazing, and Graphic Depiction of THE BATTLE OF ORAKAU. THE BATTLE OF ORAKAU. THE BATTLE OF ORAKAU. THE BATTLE OF ORAKAU. , ' (Fought at Kihi Kihi, February 29, 1864). OFTEN DESCRIBED AS THE GREAT EST FORLORN MOPE FIGHT IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD. ■ ' Wherein 300 poorly-equipped Maori' men, Women and children, without water and with very little food, kept at bay a British army of some 1800, assisted by artillery and cavalry,- for» a period of ~ three days, and when, finally, the British general, moved by their wonderful courage, offered them freedom if they would surrender, Rewi, their principal chief, sent 'reply: "FRIENDS! I SHALL FIGHT AGAINST YOU-FOR EVER! FOR EVER!" A PAGE FROM OUR HI STORY THAT WILL APPEAL TO EVERY SPORTING MEW ZEALANDER. ■ . WHAT YOU WILL SEE— Life in Early Auckland—Sweethearts—The' Fight in the Paipataa Inn—Sir .George Grey saves the Honour "of E ngland—Von Tempsky, the Master Swordsman—The Farewell Ball to the British Regiments—Camp Life at Burt's Farm—Von Tempsky's Spying \Expedition—Posted- a Deserter—The Pakeha Prisoner—A Maori Maid's L ove—The Battle of Orakau—The Last Retreat—A Stray Shot—The Grave in the Bush—The Breakneck Ride for Life to the Safety of Te Awamutu C amp—Reunited:

OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. TO THE RESIDENTS OF SHANNON AND THIE SURROUNDING DISTRICT. I WISH to intimate that on Saturday next JUNE 13th, I will be opening in Beard's Buildings, Ballance Street, <a strictly CASH DRAPERY BUSINESS, where only the best quality goods at the lowest possible paic-es will be stocked.. MRS B. SPENCER, . Proprietress l . TYRES! TYRES! TYRES! "ICHELIN TYRES, guaranteed for .15 months. Our special price for one month only 136 All other makes from . 9/- upwards. NEW CYCLES from £8 10/-, with a two years' guarantee. Eadie Coaster hub and you can choose your own tyres. JUVENILE CYCLES BUILT TO ORDER Full Range of Cycle Accessories Stocked and,all Repairs Guaranteed. SILENT FLYER CYCLE WORKS. C, YOUNG Proprietor PLIMMER TERRACE, SHANNON. (Opposite Railway Station Gates.)

awMwiltafc SrasfeHSftpyMritt. TRUCKING DATES. Shannon.—Monday, 31st, 10 to 12. Levin.—Tuesday, Ist, 9.30 to 11.30. CASH BUYERS OF CALF SKINS TOP PRICES GIVEN. J. C. GARDNER Buyer. PHONE 219. CHILBLAINS ffir