✨ Military Warning Notice
NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.
(Province of Taranaki).
Published by Authority.
VOL. XII.] NEW PLYMOUTH, MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1864. [No. 20:
NOTICE.
Superintendent’s Office,
8th August, 1864.
THE attention of the inhabitants of the Province is earnestly requested to the following letter received from Col. Warre, C.B., Commanding H.M. Forces in this Province.
CHARLES BROWN,
Superintendent.
Garrison Office,
New Plymouth, August 8, 1864.
Sir,—I have the honor to request you will take some steps to caution the inhabitants that large bodies of Rebel Natives are now assembling at Mataitawa and Te Arei.
As it is extremely probable that these natives will scatter in small parties through the bush, the utmost vigilance and caution is enjoined to prevent a needless sacrifice of life.
The usual alarm signal (3 guns) will be fired in the event of actual or known danger; on hearing which all persons working beyond the limits of the Blockhouses should come into Town, or seek the protection of the several outposts.
Civilians going to Bell Block are recommended to avail themselves of the convoys, which will leave town every Tuesday and Saturday, at 9 o’clock a.m., returning the same afternoon. No person should proceed on foot beyond Bell Blockhouse, unless with an armed escort; and should any women and children be living at Bell Block, they are recommended to come into Town, as protection cannot be afforded them at the blockhouse.
All the outlying piquets on the South Road beyond Omata are withdrawn at sunset, between which hour and sunrise none of the roads can be considered safe.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
H. J. WARRE, Col.,
Commanding Troops, Taranaki.
His Honor
The Superintendent.
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Taranaki Provincial Gazette 1864, No 20
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🛡️ Warning about Rebel Native Assemblies
🛡️ Defence & Military8 August 1864
Warning, Rebel Natives, Mataitawa, Te Arei, Safety Measures
- Charles Brown, Superintendent
- H. J. Warre, Col., Commanding Troops, Taranaki