It is called `pounamu' or `poenamu' by the Maoris,and `jade,' `jadeite,' or `nephrite' by various writers,while old books refer to the `green talc' of the Maoris. 10 [Proclamation by SirThomas Brisbane, Governor-in-Chief of New South Walesand its dependencies, then including Van Dieme
42: Travelling would be almost impossible but for the buttonrush and cutting grass, which grow in big tussocks out ofthe surrounding bog. Hawkesworth, `Voyages,' vol. 9: The Ministry did not assume its duty of leading the House, andMr. There are many species.
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