Correspondence and notes for papers

Papers submitted for consideration for publication, with related correspondence. Includes notes by R D McCully on Ngati Kahu of Doubtless Bay giving details of Ngati Kahu's history, the story of the chief Parata and the canoe Mamaru, and waiata & haka; ; by J H L Waterhouse on Luangiua language, Lord Howe (Ontong Java) Atoll; by David Teviotdale on Maori relics found near Otago Heads; by R Firth on Maori fencing methods and a Maori ladder; a biography by T W Downes on incidents in the life of Te Kere Nga-tai-e-Rua (includes whakapapa of Ngataierua & Ratana), a prophet & tohunga of the upper Whanganui district; by George Graham on battle of Hingakaka and ancient Waikato wars, as narrated by Noka Hukanui of Ngati Apakura; and a tale of revenge by Korekore (of Te-Uri-o-Hau; lived with Ngapuhi), written by John White.

Also includes a copy of a written ohaki (dying speech) of a chief (?) leaving his dying instructions for the management of his lands after his death. Written in 1843 for Te Hemara Tauhia & others.

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