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19 December
1941 HMS Neptune lost in Mediterranean minefield
It was New Zealand's worst naval tragedy. When the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Neptune struck enemy mines and sank off Libya early on the morning of 19 December 1941, more than 750 men lost their lives. Among them were 150 New Zealanders more...
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1879 Universal male suffrage introduced
The Qualification of Electors Act extended the right to vote (or electoral franchise) to all European men over 21, regardless of whether they owned or rented property. more...
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