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A message from * Rarotonga states that the death occurred suddenly of Makea Nui Tinerau, 0.8. R., aged 65, paramount ariki in Rarotonga since 1921. He was a staunch and loyal supporter of the Administration at all times, and worthily represented his people. * * * • The death has occurred at the Kakarijd Pa, Palmerston North, of Chief* tainess Mihi-Ki-Turangi-Matawha. : Her age was calculated to be not less than 100 years. ••• • * The recently-appointed British High Commissioner to New Zealand, Sir Harry Batterbee, was an overnight guest of Their Majesties at Sandringham, says a London cable.
AT the Turakina Caledonian Society’s 'annual sports the New Zea land championship Highland Fling for competitors over 16 years was won by June Scott, and the North Island Highland Fling championship lor girls from 14 to 16 was won by Leah Kerr. The North Island Pibroch championship was won by Piper J. McKenzie, of Masterton.,
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Northern Advocate, 30 January 1939, Page 6
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