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Natives at Wanganui. (Telegram.) Hon. Hall-Jones, Wellington. Wanganui, llth June, 1906. Convey our sympathy to Mrs. Seddon on her late bereavement. Wish to know when will remains arrive, as Maori friends wish to come to greet remains home to Aotearoa. Eruera Tekahu. Takarangi Matikinga. •■ .1 Natives at Taupo. (Telegram.) Hon. W. Hall-Jones, Wellington. Taupo, 14th June, 1906. Words cannot express the feeling I have towards the death of our honourable Premier, who died so suddenly, and I would like you to convey my kindest sympathy to Mrs. Seddon and family for the loss they have sustained. Te Heuheu. Opepe, Taupo, 21st June, 1906. Greetings to you, in whom the eyes of our rangatira friend the Premier, Mr. Seddon, are reflected. Go, 0 Premier Seddon. Go, my Rangatira friend. Great was my love. Great my grief and the soreness for my rangatira friend the Premier, who now hath passed away from this world. That is all. My love for him will never cease. From your most humble servant, The Hon. W. Hall-Jones, Wellington. Ngamotu Wiremu. Natives at Oparue. (Telegram.) Hon. C. H. Mills, Wellington. Te Kuiti, 14th June, 1906. Profound regret Natives hear Mr. Seddon's death. May his memory live for ever ! Lucy Josephs, behalf Ngatikinohaki Tribe.

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