AGED MAORI DEAD.
(By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.) OPOTDXI, Tuesday. Toni Wetini, a member of the Whakatohea tribe, died to-day, aged 86. He was one of the best known Maoris of the district and was respected by both Maoris and Europeans. Hβ retained his mental faculties up to the time of hie death. He leaves a large number of descendants, including several greatgrandchildren. The body will be buried in the Maori burial ground, Omarumutu, where a large tangi is in progress.
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Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 151, 29 June 1927, Page 8
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79AGED MAORI DEAD. Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 151, 29 June 1927, Page 8
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