MAORI CHIEF DIES
BIG TANGI BEING HELD f Special to THE SUN) ROTORUA, Thursday. At the age oC 80 years a well-known Maori chief, Rangiriri, died at Oiirnemutu today. . , - He was of high rank and belonged to a branch of the Sgatiwhaikaue tribe. In his young days lie din a good deal of lighting with the Arawas. He also fought against Te Kooti. Banßiriri leaves a widow and one daughter. A big tansi is being held at Ohmemutu. -
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Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 689, 14 June 1929, Page 13
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