NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.
MAORIS HANDING OVER THEIR MINERAL LANDS. Thames, December 14. An important function took place yesterday near Miranda, within the boundaries of the King Country. Abrut seventy European visitors from Auckland and the Thames were present when a Thames syndicate took formal possession of 1300 acres of Maori land, containing coal and various hot springs. To all this the Maoris have given a complete and indefeasible title, tho first of tho kind that has been given on legal and commercial terms. It means the beginning of a new era with regard to working minerals on Maori territory. HUGO SOLD UP. Wellington, December 15. Th 3 effects of Charle3 Hugo, the well-known minstrel, wero sold under distress warrant yesterday. They were mostly theatrical properties, and realised £11 9s.
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Taranaki Herald, Volume XL, Issue 9266, 16 December 1891, Page 2
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129NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS. Taranaki Herald, Volume XL, Issue 9266, 16 December 1891, Page 2
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