The Political Situation.
DR POMARE’B POSITION. Auckland, Last Night. Active preparations by local Maoris have been made to provide food for a large number of Natives who have been summoned to attend a big korero at Waahi (Mahuta’s settlement, near Huntly) to-morrow, in connection with the objection to Dr Pomare, the successful candidate for the Western Maori district, it being alleged that ha is a three-quarter caste on the European side, and is therefore not eligible to sit as a Maori member, It is stated that should the allegation be proved Henare Kaihau (ex-mem-bar) and Pepene, Eketone, two of the runners up at the recent election, will have a straight out fight for the seat.
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Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 23, Issue 8, 30 January 1912, Page 7
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115The Political Situation. Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 23, Issue 8, 30 January 1912, Page 7
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