The custom of writing "Jno." a3 a contraction for John seems to be an ancient one. It has been explained bf the fact that our forefathers wrote "Jhon" oftener than John, and th*fc th» "h" in former days frequently the form of ,l n." A. more explanation is as a contraction 2?^Stared- to confueio*
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Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 18, 22 January 1931, Page 9
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54Untitled Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 18, 22 January 1931, Page 9
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