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GOVERNOR-GENERAL VISITS WAITARA Their Excellencies the Governor-General, Sir Bernard Fergusson, and Lady Fergusson visited Manukorihi Pa, Waitara, on Sunday 28 June, to take part in the annual service in remembrance of Sir Maui Pomare. Round about 2,000 people were present, including many Pakehas. A speech of welcome to Their Excellencies was made on behalf of the Maori people of Taranaki by Mr T. R. Mahutonga, of Pungarehu. After the service, conducted by Canon Wi Huata of Hamilton and the Rev. T. A. Pihama of New Plymouth, speeches were given by Mr J. Nicholas, chairman of the pa trustees, Mr W. R. Yardley, Mayor of Waitara, Mrs I. Ratana, M.P., and Mr Ra Pomare, son of Sir Maui.

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Te Ao Hou, September 1964, Page 3

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GOVERNOR-GENERAL VISITS WAITARA Te Ao Hou, September 1964, Page 3

GOVERNOR-GENERAL VISITS WAITARA Te Ao Hou, September 1964, Page 3

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