A London cable message reported the death of John Hood, aged 103, who was believed to be the oldest Scot alive. He emigrated to New Zealand in 1857, where he was in business as a posting contractor. He returned to his native village in 1897. <WnßMailllllllllTrai—BMMtMiHlWMHn—BUUKllWilirilfl'MMßMßMMl
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVI, 31 January 1927, Page 9
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