THE NEW PLYMOUTH MEMORIAL TO THE HEROES OF THE MAORI WAR.
On Mainland Hill, which oxerlooks the town ot New Plymouth, a striking monument has been erected to the memory of the Imperial troops, the Colonial militiamen, and friendly natives who .ch during the Maori wars. His Excellency the Goxernor. Lord Plunket. unveiled the memorial last Iriday, in the presence of a large concourse, including a number of veterans. The monument is 30 feet high. It is constructed of marble, and cost ome £t»00 to erect. The photograph in the oval shows Mr. Percy Smith explaining the origin of the memorial.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 19, 12 May 1909, Page 23
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101THE NEW PLYMOUTH MEMORIAL TO THE HEROES OF THE MAORI WAR. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 19, 12 May 1909, Page 23
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