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    Yvette Williams

    The sports writer Peter Heidenstrom rated Yvette Williams as his 'New Zealand Athlete of the Century'. There is no doubt that she was one of our greatest-ever athletes - and probably the most versatile. 

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Wanganui Opera House opened

1900 Wanganui Opera House opened

Opened by Premier Richard Seddon, this large wooden building has been one of Whanganui's finest entertainment venues for more than 100 years more...

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  • Royal Wanganui Opera House
  • Wanganui Opera House (NZHPT)
Cook completes circumnavigation of North Island

1770 Cook completes circumnavigation of North Island

The Endeavour's arrival at Cape Turnagain confirmed that the North Island was indeed an island, and not part of a fabled great southern continent. more...

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European explorers - exploration of New ZealandJames Cook stamp

External links

  • James Cook (Te Ara)
  • James Cook biography (DNZB)
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