Victoria College (now Victoria University of Wellington) was founded in 1897 to mark Queen Victoria's 60th jubilee. Until the opening of the Kelburn building in 1906, classes were taught in rented rooms.
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Events In History
3 June 1869
Governor George Bowen gave his assent to the Otago Provincial Council’s University of Otago Ordinance, enabling the establishment of New Zealand’s first university.
Main image: Student guard of honour for Lord Bledisloe
Massey Agricultural College students treat Lord Bledisloe to their version of a guard of honour