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Port Nicholson Exchange and Public Library meeting

Report on meeting of New Zealand's first public library from New Zealand Gazette and Wellington Spectator, 16 April 1842. The first librarian, Dr Frederick Knox is thanked for his work.

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Posted: 17 Aug 2009

I am looking for a John Carmont a Juror for the district of Port Nicholson 1856. I would love some information on him if any, i dont know his middle name and want to know where he fits into the family Regards Sheena Vallett (nee Carmont)