FALL OF ORAKAU
BIG JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS. (United Press Association.) HAMILTON", March 4. The Hon. Dr. Pomare has signified his intention of being present at the jubilee celebrations of the fall of Orakau, which ended the war in Waikato, and stat-es that if the preventing Natives travelling are removed he has not the slightest doubt that the occasion will be marked by one of tne biggest- Native, gatherings ever held in New Zealand. Every local body in Waikato has signified its intention' of being represented'. General Sir laa Ha.milton and General God ley will be present. It is 'expected that 3000 mounted troops will attend the celebrations, which will take place on April Ist.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 5 March 1914, Page 5
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113FALL OF ORAKAU Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 5 March 1914, Page 5
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