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    Arthur Lydiard

    Arthur Lydiard was a marathon runner and athletics coach, whose most notable trainees included Olympic and Commonwealth Games champions.

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US 'Great White Fleet' arrives in Auckland

1908 US 'Great White Fleet' arrives in Auckland

The arrival of the 16 American battleships under the command of Admiral C.S. Sperry was greeted with much pomp and ceremony. An extensive programme of 'fleet week' entertainment was put on for the 14,000 sailors. more...

External links

  • Great White Fleet (Wikipedia)
  • The fleet on Waitemata Harbour (Timeframes)
George Nepia plays last All Blacks test

1930 George Nepia plays last All Blacks test

Nepia was one of the stars of the 1924-5 All Blacks, playing in all 32 matches on the team's tour of the British Isles, France and Canada. He played the last of his nine tests in 1930, against the British Lions. more...

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Origins of international rugby - 1987 Rugby World CupEast Coast rugby

External links

  • George Nepia (Allblacks.com)
  • George Nepia (DNZB)
  • George Nepia (1966 encyclopaedia)
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