POVERTY BAT.
Rua. the so-called prophet, who at first gave out that he would not heed the notice to quit his present location on Thursday, on being seen on Wednesday stated that he intended to move at 3 p.m. sharp next day, though he considers the Maoris are entitled to reoccupy the land. It seems that he has won over a local chief, to whose property he ha 3 permission to shift. It is about half a mile distant from the present camp. His followers now number about 60, including women and children. Some of the chiefs have returned, it is said, to bring more adherents, but the impression is they have deserted their leader. The weather is very cold, with much snow inland.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2734, 8 August 1906, Page 33
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124POVERTY BAT. Otago Witness, Issue 2734, 8 August 1906, Page 33
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