Events In History
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11 June 1901Cornwall Park gifted to AucklandAt a civic reception for the visiting Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, Mayor John Logan Campbell handed over the deed to land around One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie). The new park was named in honour of the royal couple. Read more...
Biography
John Logan Campbell
Campbell made a tremendous profit from – and contribution to – the growth of New Zealand's second capital city, and became known as the Father of Auckland.
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