THE MAORI PEOPLE.
ANXIOUS TO SERVE. ENTHUSIASM IN HAWKE'S BAY. [Per Press Association.] HASTINGS, Sepember 2. The Maoris hero are madly excited about the war, and are keenly anxious to assist the Empire in this time of crisis. To-ilay they held a. great demonstration' at the Waipntu village and danced hakas. Patriotic speeches wore delivered by the Hon Dr Pomare, Mr A. T. Ngata, M.P., and the leading chiefs, and aroused great enthusiasm. ,'','. , The Maoris auctioned their horses, sheep and cattle, arid sold curios, and as a result of the demonstrations the Patriotic Funds will benefit considerably.
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Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16646, 3 September 1914, Page 8
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97THE MAORI PEOPLE. Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16646, 3 September 1914, Page 8
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