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Barnet Burns
The Pakeha–Maori Barnet Burns was described as 'a New Zealand Chief' in this advertisement for three lectures he delivered at the Mechanics' Institution in Lincoln, England in 1842.
Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference:A-059-002
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Kia Ora all!!
My nephew is currently designing a pou whakairo on Barnet Burns.
Ko Bella Paenga(White) ta maua tipuna kuia. Kei te rapu karawarawa matau mo te tipuna Burns nei. Ina he korero wahou iimera mai koa.
Kei te rapu hoki matau i ona lecture notes i aia e whakaako ana ki Ingarangi.
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