RETURNING MAORIS.
PREPARATIONS FOR THEIR RECEPTION. Gisborne, Jan. 24. Arrangements have been made for the transport with the Maori pioneer battalions, expected in March, to land her troops at Gisborne, this concession being made because the eastern Maori districts supplied more than half the natives sent to the war. The native people lon the East Coast are preparing for a | great "hui" for the entertainment of the returning soldiers, and a fitting welcome in accordance with Maori/custom is expected. Over 1200 Maoris will come in the first ship, and it is possible the second ship with the 'balance of. 600 will also be despatched. The Gisborne Maoris will be received at Gisborne by the act-ing-Premier, the Native Minister, and other members of the executive,
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Taranaki Daily News, 25 January 1919, Page 6
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124RETURNING MAORIS. Taranaki Daily News, 25 January 1919, Page 6
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