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Ahikeruru, return march to, 173.
Ahitana, chief, 137.
Aperaniko, chief, 143.
Arai Valley, 7.
Arawa natives, expert trail finders, 107; their fear of the mountains, 155; threaten to desert, 157; decamp, 167.
Baker, seaman, brings news of Te Kooti, 190.
Ballance, John, 34, 69.
Biggs, Major, 5; murdered with his family at Turanganui, 66.
Blockhouses erected, 67, 73.
Booth, Mr., 28, 143.
Bowen, Sir G., creates "Order of Chivalry," 132.
Brannigan, Police Commissioner appointed to Military Command, 184.
Brown, Hunter, 2.
Brown, Dr., 17.
Brown, Sub-Inspector, 57.
Browne, Major, 136.
Bryce, Lieut., 33, 149; excellency of his men, 70; gallantry, 72; libelled by Mr. Rusden, 72; sent to Wairoa, 95.
Bryce, Hon. Mr., invites Te Kooti to meet him, 192.
Canning, Mr. Davis, 9, 21; death of, 24.
Carr, Capt., 8, 22; death of, 24.
Chute, Gen., 100.
Clarke, Mr., advice by, 156; falls lame, 158.
Climate, 2.
Collins, Quartermaster, 134.
Correspondents, treatment of, 102.
Courts Martial, 10, 117.
Deaths. Biggs, Major, and family, 5; Canning, Mr. Davis, 24; Carr, Capt., 24; Fraser, Col., 191. Hunter, Major, 49; Nikora, chief, 86; Travers, Sub-Inspector, 164; White, Lieut., 162.
Decorations, "New Zealand Cross," 129; "Order of Chivalry," 132.
Drunkenness, repression of, 36.
East Coast Campaign opened, 6.
Encounters, at Paparatu, 5; Waihau, 12; Ruaki-ture River, 24; Moturoa, 53; Makaretu, 80; Ngatapa, 83, 86; Weraroa, 94; Karaka flat, 95; Otautu, 120; Whakamara, 128; with guides, 157; Hakeumi Hill, 162; Pata-hoata, 163; Opepe, 181; Poutou, 188; Fort Galatea, 190.
End of War, 193.
European soldiers, hardships, 172; superior and reliable, 176.
Fairchild, Capt., devotion and enterprise, 153.
Featherston, Dr., sympathy and assistance of, 101.
Finnimore, Capt., 33, 69, 88; his troop released, 100.
Fort Galatea, 154; occupied and entrenched, 155.
Fort Richmond, 82.
Foster, Sub-Inspector, 116.
Fox, Mr., 45; undertakes to pacify Arawas, 157; drives back Te Kooti, 167; his tribe wish to return, 170; in office, 183.
Fraser, Major, arrives from Opotiki, 6.
Fraser, Lieut.-Col., 110, 162, 186; attacked by Te Kooti, 190; death of, 191.
Gascoigne, Mr., 26; reports retreat of Te Kooti, 80.
"Gentle Annie" hill, 30, 37.
Gisborne surprised by Te Kooti, 66.
Goring, Capt., gallantry of, 50.
Gorton, Lieut.-Col., at Wanganui, 34; in charge of supplies, 133.
Government, appoint Police Commissioner Brannigan to Military Command, 184; unsatisfactory policy, 183, 185; prevent Col. McDonnell's pursuit of Te Kooti, 189; scapegoat, 191; cost of campaigns, 193.
Grace, Hon. Dr., sympathy and assistance of, 101.
Gudgeon, Mr., staff officer, 37.
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Guides, gallantry of, 91.
Gundry, Capt., with Arawa Division, 107, 109, 135; returns to Weraroa, 111; crossed Ngaire swamp, 142.
Hakeumi Hill, carried by Lieut.-Col. St. John, 162.
Hamlin, expeditions by, 192.
Hangaroa river crossed, 19.
Haultain, Capt., 28, 58; Colonel, support of, 56.
Hawes, Capt., 42, 73, 97.
Hawkes' Bay settlers, courage of, 18.
Hemi, guide, wounded, 157.
Herrick, Lieut.-Col., 8, 23, 187; recovers barrel punt, 106; commands Waikaremoana column, 154; his column missing, 165; his force locked up, 178.
Hewitt's homestead burned, 74.
Hone Pihama, loyal chief, 149.
Hongi the Conqueror, 2.
Hori, found and buried, 96.
Hotane, chief, 19.
Huirau Mountain, 160.
Hukatere burned, 38.
Hunia, chief, trouble with, 37.
Hunter, Major, 48; death of, 49.
Hunter, Lieut., attacks Titokowaru, 112.
Kai-iwi bridge completed, 91.
Kaiwhata, Paul, chief, 23.
Karaka flat, 95.
Katene, scout, 127.
Kawana Paepae, chief, 143.
Kells, Captain, 149.
Kemp (Te Keepa), confidence in, 33, 45, 51; attacks rear-guard, 94; withdraws to Weraroa, 95; reconnaissance by, 100; discovers straggling parties at Putahi, 104; joined by Wanganui natives, 107; pursues Titokowaru, 109; returns to Weraroa, 111; devotion and courage, 115; explores Patea river, 124; esteem of officers and men, 125; reinforced by Lieut. -Col. Lyon, 125; popularity of, 130, 186; commands with Ropata, 191.
Kenrich, Mr., 40.
Ketemarae, 89.
Keteonetea, camp at, 132.
Kihikihi, land allotted to Te Kooti, 192.
Locke, Mr., 38.
Lyon, Col., 88, 107; attacks Taurangahika, 89; Lieut.-Col., bravery of, 95; at Otautu, 120; seeking Titokowaru, 124; commands Europeans, 135; warning by, 138.
Mair, Capt., awarded "New Zealand Cross," 190.
Mair, Major, pursues Te Kooti, 151, 162, 169; returns to Port Galatea, 174; expeditions by, 192.
Makaretu, engagement at, 80.
Maling, Sergt., commanding guides, 91, 114, 156.
Manukau, 151.
Maories, unreliability of, 39.
Mataitawa, 147.
Matata, depot established at, 152.
Maunga-powhatu, 160.
Messages on bark, 20.
Mete Kingi, Gen., 47.
McDonnell, Lieut.-Col., 28, 38, 184; raises force of Maories, 78; commands at Weraroa, 99; reconnaissance by, 100; crosses the Waitotara, 103; his men tomahawked, 104; defeats Te Kooti, 188; ill-used by the Government, 191; recalled, 191.
McDonnell, Capt., 56; pursues Pairau, 163.
McLean, Mr., 45; agent at Napier, 66; intrigue against Government, 68; letter to Ropata, 75; appeals for European soldiers, 78; opposition to Government policy, 79; removed from office, 108; negotiates with Rewi, 189.
Moturoa, 43; encounter and reverse, 53; cannibalism at, 97; burned, 98.
Moule, Col., 186.
Mount Egmont, 146.
Mussen's homestead saved, 74.
Napier Volunteers, give trouble, 9, 15; forsake leader, 80.
Newland, Capt., despatch by, 72, 82.
New Plymouth. 133, 146.
"New Zealand Cross," institution of, 129.
Ngaire, reported a treacherous swamp, 136.
Ngapuhi native soldiers, 135.
Ngarauru (Waitotara tribe) join enemy, 41.
Ngatapa, preparations to attack, 82; fall of, 87.
Ngutu-o-te-manu, 90.
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Nikora, chief, killed, 86.
Noake, Col., 73; Major, 149.
Norman's Flat, 111.
Northcroft, Capt., 124; commands volunteers, 129; courage and activity, 129.
Nukumaru, 73, 99; headquarters established at, 100.
O'Halloran, Capt., gallantry of, 72.
Ohinemuri, 190.
Oika plundered, 40.
Okehu bridge saved, 92.
Okotuku, 46; huts burned, 98.
Omara-teangi surprised by Lieut.-Col. St. John, 162.
Opepe, strategical position of, 179.
Opunake, 147.
Opuriao, 162.
"Order of Chivalry," institution of, 132.
Ormond, Mr., Commissariat Department, 187.
Pairau, Uriwera chief, 163.
Paku Brown, reported killed, 14; body discovered, 16.
Panic of native soldiers, 57.
Papakohe tribe subdued, 149.
Paparatu, 5.
Parliamentary opposition, 102.
Parris, Commissioner, 136.
Pata-hoata, 163.
Patea volunteers, 40; safety of, 71; Patea, Titokowaru retreats to, 110.
Patutahi, escort surprised by Te Kooti, 77.
Peace restored to west coast, 150.
Perekama, 111.
Petera Pukuatua, opposition of, 169; barbarity of, 170.
Plymouth Committee of Public Safety, 137.
Pokiha (Fox), chief, 156.
Pontoon rafts, construction of, 177.
Poronui, 107.
Porter, Capt., attacks Titokowaru rear-guard, 94; with Arawas, 107.
Poverty Bay, difficulties at, 15; force unreliable, 18.
Powell, Capt., 56.
Preece, Capt., 12; interpreter, 121; discovers enemy's ambuscade, 159; expeditions by, 192.
Public Safety Committee at Taranaki, 136.
Puketapu, 25.
Putahi, Titokowaru force at, 111.
Quinlan, Mr., assists in transport, 134.
Rakoroa, chief, 13.
Rangitaiki valley, 154.
Rewi, chief, 35 joined by Te Kooti, 187.
Richardson, Capt., 12.
Richardson, Sir J., 29.
Richmond, Hon. J. C., 75; conference with Sir G. Whitmore, 147.
Richmond, Mr., brings in ammunition, 84; Superintendent of Province, 136.
Rivers, difficulty of crossing, 156.
Roberts, Capt., 43.
Roberts, Major, 187; commands column at Fort Galatea, 154; moves with Pokiha, 156; advances against Te Kooti, 167.
Ropata, pursues Te Kooti, 80; illness of, 83; carries parapet at Ngatapa, 85; commands the Ngatiporo, 155; with Kemp in command, 191.
Ruaki-ture River, 21; crossed, 23.
Ruatahuna, 156; attacked by Col. St. John, 158.
St. George, Capt., in command at Tapuaeharuru, 180.
St. John, Lieut.-Col., 92; in command at Wairoa, 111; commands Whakatane column, 154; attacks Ruatahuna, 158; surprises Omara-Teangi, 162; carries Hakeumi hill, 162; replaces Sir G. Whitmore on his resignation, 177; his force surprised, 180.
Settlers, loss of stock, 65.
Soldiers, privations, 22, 27; thefts in camp, 117.
Stafford, Mr., 30, 66; support by, 56.
Sturt, transport vessel, 147.
Swindley, Major, 104; aide-de-camp, 121; leads guides, 156.
Taiporohenui, 89; camp at, 128.
Takuaroa, deserted pah gained, 158.
Tamai-kowha's pah, 160.
Taranaki, Committee of Public Safety, 136; peaceful settlement, 149.
Taurangahika, attacked by Col. Lyon, 89; fall of, 94.
Te Keepa (see Kemp).
Te Kooti, arrives from Chatham Islands, 4; his influence, 4;
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retreats to Waihau, 12; escape at Ruaki-ture, 21; wounded, 24; retreats to Puketapu, 25; at Ngatapa, 77; escapes by precipice, 86; again wounded, 87; sheltered by the Uriweras, 107; raids Whakatane , 151; massacres settlers and friendly Maories, 151; retreats, 169; leaves the Uriweras, 179; attacks at Opepe, 181; increase of prestige, 182; retires to Uriwera country unmolested, 183; regains influence, 187; driven back and defeated by Col. McDonnell, 188; retires to Patetere country, 189; attacks Col. Fraser, 190; attacked by Capt. G. Mair, 190; defeated at Fort Galatea, 190; pardoned, 192.
Te Poro, chief, 19.
Te Whaiti, settlement surprised, 156.
Te Whiti, causes alarm, 148.
Titokowaru, success of, 30, 36; fired on, 37; his quarters beaten up, 88; retreats inland, 95; discovered at Putahi, 111; attacks drays, 112; refuses to be drawn, 114; at Otautu, 119; his force retreat and scatter, 122; again retreats, 127; losses at Otautu, 128; makes for Ngaire, 131; his force panic-stricken and demoralized, 131.
Tito-tiro-moana, halt at, 135.
Topia, chief, 186; sent with natives to Taupo, 188.
Travers, Sub-Inspector, mortally wounded, 164.
Tukerangi (Ahitana's son) distrusted, 144.
Turanga, 12.
Turanganui, 66, 81.
Turu-turu-mokai, 6, 128.
Twogood, Capt., 84.
Uriwera campaign, opening of, 6; plans for second campaign, 153; destruction of enemy's food supply, 165; success of, 175.
Volunteers, courage of, 129.
Waihi, 90, 146.
Waikare-moana Lake, 160.
Waikato, 3.
Wairoa provisioned, 38; burial of old comrades, 98.
Waitara, force at, 147.
Waitotara, district abandoned by enemy, 96.
Waitotara River, building of pontoon bridge, 99; flooded, 106.
Waitotara tribe join enemy, 41; retreat to interior, 149.
Wanganui, 30, 89; native gathering, distrust in, 33; join Major Kemp, 107.
Watts, Capt., 124.
Wellington Rifles dismissed, 38.
Weraroa, 32, 94.
West coast campaign opened, 31; hostilities resumed, 89-97; abandoned as safe, 148.
Westmere, 91.
Westrup, Capt., 5.
Whakamara, enemy discovered at, 125; encounter with Titokowaru, 128.
Whakatane raided by Te Kooti, 151.
Whareongonga, 4.
Whatiwhatihoe, meeting place of Mr. Bryce and Te Kooti, 192.
Whenuakura River crossed, 112.
Whenuanui, Uriwera chief, 163.
White, Lieut., death of, 162.
Whitmore, Sir George, accepts command of west coast campaign, 30; resignation tendered, 54; unwelcome orders, 63; recalled to east coast, 65; his suggestions adopted by Government, 69; sails for Poverty Bay, 74; withdraws to west coast, 87; leaves for Wanganui, 89; confers with Government, 106; pursues Titokowaru, 109; attacks Titokowaru at Otautu, 119; again confers with Government, 124; arranges transports at Taraniki, 135; warning by Lieut.-Col. Lyon, 138; issues prohibitions as to fires, 141; arrives at New Plymouth, 147; meeting with Mr. Richmond, 147; embarks for Tauranga, 151; illness of, 177; resignation of, 177.
Wickliffe (Wikiriki), Ngatiporo chief, 86, 146.
Williams, Mr., falls in with enemy, escape and report, 97.
Wilson, Capt., 12.
Wirihana, friendly chief, 47.
"Young Division," 51.
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