The Maoris in the South.
Per Press Association,
WELLINGTON, November 28,
Mr Harry. Parata, the Commissioner appointed by the Government to enquire into the sanitary arrangements of the Maoris, has just returned from a visit to the South Island. He reports that the general condition of the natives in the south is far better than that of the northern tribes, the South Island Maoris being located on smaller holdings and having lately engaged in farming, saw-milling, etc. At Colac Bay there is a large Maori settlement. The natives are vigorous and soberly inclined, healthy and prosperous, and contemplate adding dairy farming to their list of industries in the near future. To this end they are felling a large area of bush where the soil is richest, and will presently burn and grass the area. Mr Parata gave the Maoris much useful advice, and persuaded them to effect a number of sanitary improvements. _ He will proceed to Poverty Bay on a similar mission in a few days.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2955, 29 November 1900, Page 3
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