DEATH OF RIPEKA.
We are requested by the Natives of Mangonui, Auckland, to publish the following notice of the death of Ripeka, a daughter of Hone Te Karu, of the Paatu:— One of- Mr. Capper's school girls (Peria school) is dead—E-ipeka. Her age was 19 years. She was able to read the English language. She died peacefully, at 9 a.m. on the Sth of February, 1875. Her body was followed to the grave by 50 of the school
children, and also by Mr. Capper, the schoolmaster, and 80 Maoris. The Queen's flag was spread over the coffin. She was buried on the 12th of February. She was a daughter of Hone Te Karu, of the Paatu. All her relations are desirous of having this notice published in the Walca Maori, that they may be reminded of her when they see it there. From all of us, — Benata Tangata and others.
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Waka Maori, Volume 11, Issue 5, 9 March 1875, Page 56
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150DEATH OF RIPEKA. Waka Maori, Volume 11, Issue 5, 9 March 1875, Page 56
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