' To,^a>max ™th t^e Harbour Board and the dignity of its official,' said the exasperated Nearing. (O... [kua rāpopototia]
Observer, Rōrahi XVI, Putanga 951, 20 Poutūterangi 1897, Page 13
' To ,^ a > max ™ th t^e Harbour Board and the dignity of its official,' said the exasperated Nearing. (Only he used a warmer word than Halifax), l can t have the steamer delayed by you and your red tape.'