MAORI GATHERING.
(IMPORTANT MATTERS DISCUSSES. (By Telegraph.—Press Association,) GISBORNE, Thursday. Practically all the North Island tribes are represented at the Waiomatatatini Ilui. The visiting delegations approached the Marae in a procession of 30 cars, and were received with chants of welcome. Stirring hakas by the Ngatiporou tribe, and addresses and presentations of valuable gifts followed. To-day racial problems were dis ■ cussed, including the progress of religion among the Maoris, the effect of the Treaty of Waitangi on modern life, the promotion of farming, and the consolidation of i interests in native land.
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Waikato Times, Volume 107, Issue 17963, 7 March 1930, Page 7
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92MAORI GATHERING. Waikato Times, Volume 107, Issue 17963, 7 March 1930, Page 7
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