Te Wake falls to flu
Among the many victims of influenza at Hokianga was a prominent Native named Heremaia te Wake, who had reached the age of 80 years. In the early days of settlement in New Zealand Te Wake and his tribe had a land dispute with the members of an adjoining tribe, and as a result of an affray between the parties one of Te Wake’s opponents was killed. Subsequently Te Wake was persuaded to go to Auckland, where he was placed
in gaol. As he had been led to believe that he was to receive a free pardon for his part in the disturbance, Te Wake considered his incarceration a breach of faith on the part of the authorities. He therefore planned an escape, and with two other prisoners managed to scale the gaol wall and get away. His companions were both wounded and captured by the warders, but Te Wake made good his escape and finally reached Hokianga, where he remained for the rest of his days. He was actually pardoned in 1874. He wielded a good influence among the Natives, and he was highly respected by both Natives and Europeans.
owing to it being found impossible to get other qualified and suitable men. In each case the Military Service Board adjourned the appeal indefinitely. Employment for the boys in other vessels has been found on their completing their training. During the year the vessel visited the outlying islands to search for castaways but none was found. The necessary material and appliances for a wireless equipment for the vessel has been obtained, and it will shortly be installed.