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Captain Cook observes transit of Mercury

1769 Captain Cook observes transit of Mercury

Captain Cook's astronomer Charles Green observed the transit of Mercury at Te Whanganui-o-Hei (Mercury Bay) on Coromandel Peninsula. more...

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European explorers - exploration of New Zealand

External links

  • Carter Observatory
  • Captain Cook biography (DNZB)
  • The first astronomers (Te Ara)
White New Zealand policy introduced

1920 White New Zealand policy introduced

The Immigration Restriction Amendment Act 1920 made it necessary for immigrants to apply for a permanent residence permit before they arrived in New Zealand. more...

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1920 - key events

External links

  • History of immigration (Te Ara)
  • Jelal Natali biography (DNZB)
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