Death at 110
MAORI CHIEETAINESS
WANGANUI, Aug. 3,
The death occurred of the Maori Chieftaincss Pirihira Pcino, aged 110, at Kai Iwi, near Wanganui, on Saturday. Mrs. Poina had lived at Kai Iwi all her life, but had witnessed all phases of the Maori wars on the coast. Her father was chief of his tribe and fought with the loyal Natives for the Government during the Maori wars. He was well known on the coast.
There were a number of children, all of whom are dead, but many grandchildren and great-grandchildren survive.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6621, 6 August 1931, Page 9
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