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28 January
1901 Hardham wins VC in South Africa
Wellington blacksmith William Hardham served in South Africa with the fourth New Zealand contingent. He was the only New Zealander to win the Victoria Cross in the South African War. more...
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1827 D'Urville sails through French Pass
In a feat of great navigational daring - and after several attempts - the French explorer Dumont d'Urville sails the Astrolabe through French Pass into Admiralty Bay in the Marlborough Sounds. more...
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