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MR MANU RUMA The recent death in the Rawene Hospital of Mr Manu Ruma brought an end to a colourful

chapter in New Zealand history. Mr Ruma was the last survivor of the “dog tax war” of 1898. Mr Ruma, who was 87 years of age, was buried on his own land on the Horeke-Taheke Road where he had lived for several years.

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Te Ao Hou, December 1961, Page 3

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MR MANU RUMA Te Ao Hou, December 1961, Page 3

MR MANU RUMA Te Ao Hou, December 1961, Page 3