TROUBLE AMONGST THE NATIVES.
- Gisbornb, April;_s. - During the past few- days a quarrely threatening -»to terminate seriously)"; has been prevailing amongst ; the natives at NuHaba, between Wairoa and Gisborne. The feud is one of long standing between the combining tribes, and relates to the ownership of valuable land. It is reported here that shots have been exchanged, and one or two lives have been lost. On Saturday a meeting of native chiefs in this district; took ~,place, to,.;determine. what, steps should be'taken.' The" native chief Wi Pore has been requested to proceed at .once as peacemaker.-between the ing Actions, but declined to do so without specific instructions from . tho Government.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1237, 5 April 1880, Page 2
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110TROUBLE AMONGST THE NATIVES. Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1237, 5 April 1880, Page 2
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