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A severe earthquake occurred in Northern Persia. Great damage was caused, and near 1,100 persons perished. (Persia is a country in Asia, on the East of Turkey.) A French vessel of war, Arrogante, six guns, has foundered in a heavy gale, and 47 men were drowned. No further fighting has taken place at the Cape since last advices. Maniurasi, the chief of Basutu land, is in open rebellion against the British rule. Reinforcements have arrived.

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Waka Maori, Volume I, Issue 26, 29 March 1879, Page 366

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Untitled Waka Maori, Volume I, Issue 26, 29 March 1879, Page 366

Untitled Waka Maori, Volume I, Issue 26, 29 March 1879, Page 366