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New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12093, 21 March 1925, Page 11

A Maori named Apirona. of Te Kaha, on coming ashore after gathering mussels at Ohiwa, collapsed on the beach. A boy of five years old walked four miles to get help. Mr J. Bluet galloped to the scene, and found Apirona immersed by the rising tide, all but his head. Tie Maori was taken ro the hospital, Where he died of pneumonia. Mr John Robinson, of Sheffield, who recently celebrated his 104th birthday, rose at liis usual hour, shaved himself, and while eating a substantial breakfast read the morning newspaper. He later enjoyed a short walk. He attributes his wonderful health to walking and regular habits. He eats eggs and bacon, fish, boiled meat, and puddings. At a meeting of the Northern Wairoa Returned Soldiers’ Association executive it was decided to sell the club buildings, furniture, etc., by puhlic auction as the club was not a paying concern now. It was decided to ask the Borough Council to take charge of the Anzac Day ceremonies in future, in place of the association. The 'association will still carry on the good work.