Te Wananga 1874-1878: Volume 5, Number 36: Abstract
Intro to Abstracts

p.441 Advertisement from Rēneti and Co., listing the clothing items available from their store.
Advertisement from Pairini and Co., advising that they sell iron goods.
p.442 Notice from Raraka and Parahi, advising the guns and related accessories they have for sale.
My notice to all Maori
From Mr Rees informing Maori of his office hours.
Notice to all people of New Zealand, Wairarapa, Taranaki, Napier and Gisborne
From Mr. Rees, lawyer of Napier, advising that land leases should be registered.
Notice to all Maori
Subscription notice from Te Wananga, with price for one year's subscription.
Notice from Doctor Tera, advising that he will be setting up in practice at Waiapu.
Death
Reports the death of Hōriana, daughter of Rēnata Pukututū, from whooping cough.
pp.442-443 [Editorial]
Details the contents of the Electoral bill.
[English translation included.]
pp.443-444 The news
Maori caucus
Reports that a meeting took place among the Maori members of Parliament concerning the electoral bill.
[English translation included.]
Notice from the Editor, John White
Explaining that he will not print a letter that notifys people of a dance to be held at Kaipara, because dances bring evils.
[News items]
Governor Bowen
Reports that Sir George Bowen will become the new governor of Mauritius.
[English translation included.]
Native Lands Court at Tauranga
Reports of an incident in the Tauranga court when Te Puru was sent to jail for contempt of court.
[English translation included.]
The Queen and her honour of the Sabbath
Report from the Leeds Mercury describing an incident in which Wesleyan members of the Queen's band would not perform on a Sunday, this being contrary to their beliefs.
[English translation included.]
p.445 Revenue of Great Britain and Russia
Report from the Melbourne Argus comparing the revenue of Great Britain and Russia.
[English translation included.]
pp.445-446 Life of Ānaru Pātene by his brother, A.K.Pātene (Barton)
English translation of an earlier article describing the life of Andrew Barton, who died from a katipō spider bite (Vol.5, No.35: 438).
p.446-449 Parliamentary
Rewi's comments on debates
Report of the parliamentary debate concerning Rewi Maniapoto. Contains a letter from Rewi Maniapoto outlining past attempts at reconciliation between him and the government and advising another meeting to be held in March.
[English translation included.]
pp.449-451 [Letters to the Editor]
From Te Ranapia Te Rangikauariro, W.Peretini Te Whetū Tariao and Tominiko Te Ōtene, Maketū
Obituary for Te Hira Te Hikanui. Contains details of the tangi [funeral].
From a hapū [tribal group] of Tūwharetoa, Taupō
Obituary for Wiremu Te Rāhui. Contains a list of the hapū of Taupō and Tūwharetoa.
From Te Wātene Hāpuku, Hauke, Heretaunga, Napier
Contains a farewell to Te Hāpuku.
From Nirai Rungaterangi, Raukahikatea, Tūranga
Contains a message for people to take up Christianity.
From Hitiri Paerata and other signatories, Ōruanui, Taupō
Concerns a meeting that determined the burial area for the hapū [tribal groups] of Ngāti Te Rangiita, Ngāti Te Koherā and Ngāti Te Tarakaiahi, and informs people that pig hunting will not occur within that area.
From Whititerā Te Waiatua, Ōhinemutu
Contains a history of major events in the Rotorua district between 1817 and 1845.
[English only.]
Notice from Te Hāpuku instructing that Lake Poukawa not be drained after his death.
From Te Harawira Te Tātere and other signatories, Te Hauke
Repeat of Vol. 5, No. 22:282.
p.452 From Hēnare Tōmoana, Nēpia
States that because of his forthcoming journey to Ōpōtiki he is unable to reply to two letters received from Waiapu concerning the discovery of gold.
[English translation included.]
The racehorse, Terenga
Stud notice advising the qualities and pedigree of the horse, Terenga, and that he is now available for stud purposes. States that the service fee is £5 per mare.
From Te Mira, warning Maori that it is illegal to play cards while travelling on the trains as per rule 31.
Employment notice from Pāora Rōpiha, requesting people willing to work his lands. States the remuneration offered.
[English translation included.]
Notice from Hēmi Nikora, advising a new store has been opened, and that debts should be paid within two weeks or legal action will be taken.
Notice to the people
From Manoe and Company, advertising alcohol, tea, sugar, flour and other commodities for sale.
Notice from A.W.Paromapira, advertising that he will commence work as a lawyer in Gisborne.
Cost [of subscription]
Subscription details for Te Wananga.
[Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand]
Te Wananga is printed by Henry Hill and published by Hēnare Tōmoana.
[English translation included.]