That's How He Came to be Under.
'Twas a terrible battle, that battle, where sticks. And pieces of mud, round stones, and old bricks, 'Mil noseless teakettles and things of that sort, (And a little gunpowder to heighten tho sport) For weapons were used. And the Irishman swore By St. Patrick, himself, and a thousand sain (.3 more. Thnt although he was under, the Maoris were beat, For they, to the heavens, were blown up complete.
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Taranaki Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3564, 13 October 1880, Page 4
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78That's How He Came to be Under. Taranaki Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3564, 13 October 1880, Page 4
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