RELATED TO MAVIS RIVERS
Events
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1 March 1862
Charles Thatcher gives first NZ performance
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17 April 1880
First inter-city brass band contest
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9 February 1900
Wanganui Opera House opened
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21 June 1964
The Beatles land in NZ
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27 June 1975
Mark Williams hits no. 1
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29 September 1862
NZ's first professional opera performance
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2 October 1986
'Slice of Heaven' hits No. 1
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18 October 1954
NZ Opera Group's first opening night
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8 May 1970
'Cheryl Moana Marie' hits no. 1
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18 January 1980
'Montego Bay' hits number one
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6 March 1947
Debut performance of NZ Symphony Orchestra
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14 March 1980
Split Enz hit no.1 with 'I got you'
Community contributions