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Rescue of Harriet survivors begins

1834 Rescue of Harriet survivors begins

Betty Guard and her children were rescued from Ngāti Ruanui (who had held them captive in Taranaki since April) by troops landed from HMS Alligator and the Isabella. It was the first clash between British forces and Māori. more...

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The Harriet affair - a frontier of chaos?Betty Guard

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  • Jacky Guard and his family (Te Papa)
  • The Harriet Affair (Te Papa)
  • The Harriet Incident (Puke Ariki)
  • Betty Guard biography (DNZB)
  • Betty Guard's hair comb (Te Ara)
  • John Guard ( 1966 encyclopaedia)
  • Ngati Ruanui (Te Ara)
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