THE WAIRAU MASSACRE.
A contributed article in a recent supplement of The Evening Poßt mentioned, in connection with the Wairau Massacre, the name of Colonel Wakefield, instead of Captain Wakefield. Mr. J. H. Collier, of Northland, writes a correction, pointing out that Col. Wakefield died in Wellington several years later The massacred party was referred to in the articlo as a "white force." Mr. Collier remarks that it was not a military force, but was composed of men taken from their work, and sworn in as special constables.
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Evening Post, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 132, 5 June 1915, Page 11
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88THE WAIRAU MASSACRE. Evening Post, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 132, 5 June 1915, Page 11
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