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    Charles Heaphy

    The multi-faceted Charles Heaphy made quite an impact on colonial New Zealand as an artist, explorer, soldier and colonial administrator. He was the first colonial soldier to win the Victoria Cross

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Jean Batten conquers UK-NZ route

1936 Jean Batten conquers UK-NZ route

Jean Batten set a number of flying firsts before conquering the UK-NZ route in 11 days 45 minutes. A crowd of 6000 greeted her at Mangere. more...

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Jean BattenJean Batten and Buddy the cat

External links

  • Jean Batten (NZEdge.com)
  • Jean Gardner Batten (NZETC)
  • Jean Batten Place Departmental Building (Former) (Historic Places Trust)
  • Jean Batten biography (DNZB)
  • Aviation (Te Ara)
  • Aerial recreation (Te Ara)
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