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RANGIORA.

A telegram from Sir J. Ward conveyed the intelligence that peace had been declared, just before 10 a.m. The ringing of the bells announced the welcome news to the people, and within a few minutes bunting was displayed on every available pole. Tli* streets were quickly alive with people, and at noon the brass band paraded the town. The public school children were dismissed for a holiday, after they had given cheers for the King, the Empire, and the Army, and one for the Boers, in recognition of "their stubborn fight. During the afternoon,' the town had a lively appearance, and everyone seemed delighted at the fact of peace having been brought about. At Southbrook, the fire and school bells were rung, and the whistles at the flour and flax mills were blown. >

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Star (Christchurch), Issue 7418, 2 June 1902, Page 3

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RANGIORA. Star (Christchurch), Issue 7418, 2 June 1902, Page 3

RANGIORA. Star (Christchurch), Issue 7418, 2 June 1902, Page 3