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    John Walker

    John Walker is one of New Zealand's track heroes. His athletic career was punctuated by memorable performances and noted for its longevity

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Trevor Chappell bowls underarm

1981 Trevor Chappell bowls underarm

Trans-Tasman sporting relations reached breaking point at the Melbourne Cricket Ground when Australian captain Greg Chappell ordered his brother Trevor to bowl the final delivery of a limited-overs cricket international against New Zealand underarm more...

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Underarm bowling incident - short versionPlaying Australia - New Zealand cricketUnderarm incident - New Zealand cricket

External links

  • The underarm incident (MCG)
  • Image of delivery (Wikipedia)
First NZ Company settlers arrive in Nelson

1842 First NZ Company settlers arrive in Nelson

The Fifeshire arrived in Nelson with immigrants for the New Zealand Company's latest venture, which followed the settlement of Wellington, Whanganui and New Plymouth. more...

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British and Irish immigration 1840-1914Summary - British and Irish immigration

External links

  • Wakefield and the NZ Company (Chch City Libraries)
  • Nelson the early years (NZine)
  • E.G.Wakefield biography (DNZB)
  • Immigration and the NZ Company (Te Ara)
  • Whakatu people (Te Ara)
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