In reference to the controversy in regard to the necessities of the Maori at Rotorua, Mr. T. M. Wilfnrd, M.P. for Hutt, who has been endeavouring to obtain for the Maori permission to fish in the waters of that district, is in receipt of the following telegram.:—"As representatives of the natives in the Rotorua district, we desire to express our appreciation of your services in championing our cause. Many of the natives in the different settlements are in a state of great need, and the right to fish.for trout as food would he of inestimable benefit to a large number of natives. Do your utmost for us*." The telegram bears the signatures of Taekata Te Naera. Waharoa Wiri, Ratete . Tai Mitchell, and the Revs. Bennett and Tisnutiini Eopere.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 198, 19 August 1908, Page 2
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