George Gipps was governor of New South Wales at a time when New Zealand land was included in the boundaries of New South Wales.
George Gipps
Personal details
Full Name:
George Gipps
Lifetime:
1791 – 1847
Biography
Events In History
16 November 1840
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Main image: Governor George Gipps
Portrait of Sir George Gipps, Governor of New South Wales, circa 1847.