An ancient Maori custom is that relatives of- soldiers fallen in battle must perform oertain rites over 'the graves of their loved ones to ensure their happiness in the next World. A deputation of representative Maoris of the Ngapuhi tribe waited. upon the Minister of Native Affairs, the Hon. W. 11. Herries, "at Auckland, asking that the Government should supply two transports to take the next-of-kin of Maoris fallen in France to visit tho graves of their relatives to perform the customary rites, the deputation was introduced by Mr Tau Henare, M.P. for Northern Maori district. Mr Herriea said he would consider the jnatter and place it before the proper (minorities.>,
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Otago Witness, Issue 3396, 16 April 1919, Page 40
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111Page 40 Advertisements Column 1 Otago Witness, Issue 3396, 16 April 1919, Page 40
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