OPENING OF HARBOUR WORKS.
(From Qua Own Correspondent ) WATROA. May 20. Sir James Carroll drove the first pile in connection with the harbour works on Monday. There was a great crowd of country -people and visitors, including Maoris and pakehas from all part* of the North Island. A presentation was made to Sir James Carroll of a gold monkey in commemoration of the event. The weather was beautiful. Maori hakas were given, and a feast was held. During the evening there was a banauet, and a presentation of a gold watch was made to Sir James, who was born at Wairoa, and who has been the member for eo many year*.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3036, 22 May 1912, Page 36
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111OPENING OF HARBOUR WORKS. Otago Witness, Issue 3036, 22 May 1912, Page 36
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