The young man Johnston, who was lost when shooting at Kokotahia, has not been found. His footprints have been traced to a dangerous ford in the river, and it is supposed he has been drowned, Our Mareretu correspondent writes :— The articles by Peregrine headed "Settlement in the North," which appeared in the last two issues of the Weekly News, were read with keen interest by the settlers in this neighbourhood. From all appearances " Peregrine" was very well pleased with what he saw in his " rip " through the homesteads in Mareretu. It is, however, to be regretted that while in the district he did not visit this southern part of Mareretu, for it is here where the majority of the homestead settlers are located. There are twentyfive thriving homesteads in one block. The quality of the land, and forest scenery here equals, if not surpasses, any to be witnessed in the part of Mareretu " Peregrine " rambled through and so much admired,
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIV, Issue 7904, 24 March 1887, Page 5
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