“RAJAH” TURNS ROGUE
AUCKLAND ELEPHANT SHOT [ Per Press Association ] AUCKLAND, March 9. Rajah, one of the two elephants at tho Auckland zoo, was shot this morning by order of the zo authorities, as he was considered likely to become a menace to public safety, he having lately 4 ‘ turned rogue,” necessitating precautions. He was valued at £5OO, but will not be a total loss as the skin is to be stuffed for the War Memorial Museum, Auckland.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 59, 10 March 1936, Page 11
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77“RAJAH” TURNS ROGUE Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 59, 10 March 1936, Page 11
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