A Strange Occurrence.
Auckland, July 16. A very curious circumstance is reported to have caused grout excitement amongst the Natives residing in tlio Wnitoitinu Maori settlement, Whatawhata. Recently a young man died and was buried according to Maori custom, but about a week ago bis body was discovered lying on the coffin lid upon tlio grave, the lemains having been oxlmmcd and tlio grave filled in. It is said tlio wife of tlio deceased lias buen domented since hor husband's thatsho exhumed tlio body, whilst othors assert that it has been dono by Europeans, who wish to frighten tlio Natives out of tlio settlement. Tho occurrence has caused a great sensation and a number of the Natives have left the district.
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3257, 16 July 1889, Page 3
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121A Strange Occurrence. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3257, 16 July 1889, Page 3
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