THE MAORI FOOTBALLERS.
[By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.
(Pee Press association.)
Melbourne, May 16.
(Receivod May 16, at 1.15 p.m.) The Maori team played the first match under Victorian rules against Maryborough yesterday. It was evident from the start that the New Zealanders were not well acquainted with the game, but they showed splendid kicking power. Maryborough won by six goals and six behinds to one goal and two behinds. Neb.ua secured the only goal for the visitors. ' ■
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 8496, 17 May 1889, Page 2
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