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Barnet Burns

The Pākehā–Māori Barnet Burns was described as ‘a New Zealand Chief’ in this advertisement for three lectures he delivered at the Mechanics’ Institution in Lincoln, England in 1842.

This image Appears In 2 Articles:

  • Barnet Burns
    Go-betweens
  • Barnet Burns
    A history of New Zealand 1769-1914

Keywords

pre-1840 contact
pakeha-maori
Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference:A-059-002.
Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

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'Barnet Burns', URL: /media/photo/barnet-burns, (Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated 4-Sep-2013

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Wiremu Paenga

Posted: 04 Sep 2008

Kia Ora all!! My nephew is currently designing a pou whakairo on Barnet Burns. Ko Bella Paenga(White) ta maua tipuna kuia. Kei te rapu karawarawa matau mo te tipuna Burns nei. Ina he korero wahou iimera mai koa. Kei te rapu hoki matau i ona lecture notes i aia e whakaako ana ki Ingarangi.