DEATH OF Wl PARATA.
(By Telegraph.—Press Association). WELLINGTON, This Day. WiParata, ex M.H.R. and one of the leading and wealthiest chiefs on this coast, died at his residence at Waikanae this morning, his death being due to an accident which he met with on Thursday last. He was in the act of mounting his horse when by some unaocountable means he overshot and fell on his head. Deceased was a powerful m<»n of commanding appearance and a first-class horseman. He leaves a large family, including a number of great grand children.
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Waikato Times, Volume LVII, Issue 8022, 1 October 1906, Page 2
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