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28 April
1888 First British rugby team to play in NZ
The first British rugby team to tour New Zealand played (and won) its first match, against Otago at the Caledonian Ground in South Dunedin. more...
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1941 Jack Hinton wins the Victoria Cross
Southlander Jack Hinton was awarded the Victoria Cross (VC) for his actions on the night of 28 April 1941 at Kalamata during the evacuation from Greece. more...
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