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    Ada Wells

    Ada Wells is remembered for her contribution to the women's suffrage campaign in the 1880s and 90s, and for becoming the first woman elected to the Christchurch City Council in 1917.

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Yvette Williams leaps for gold at Helsinki

1952 Yvette Williams leaps for gold at Helsinki

New Zealand's first female Olympic medallist, Yvette Williams (now Corlett) won gold in the long jump with an Olympic-record leap of 6.24 m (20 feet 5 and 3/4 inches). more...

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Sound clip: Yvette Williams at the 1952 Olympics Women's sport, 1940-60Film: Yvette Williams jumpingYvette WilliamsNZ's first Olympic century1952 - key events

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  • Yvette Williams (Te Ara)
  • Yvette Corlett (NZOC)
  • Yvette Williams (Wikipedia)
  • 1952 Helsinki (NZOC)
  • 1952 Summer Olympics (Wikipedia)
The <em>Maria</em> wrecked near Cape Terawhiti

1851 The Maria wrecked near Cape Terawhiti

Twenty-six lives were lost when the barque Maria was wrecked near Cape Terawhiti. This provided more ammunition for Wellington settlers who were trying to convince the government of the need for a lighthouse. more...

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New Zealand disasters timelineSlow beginnings - Pencarrow Lighthouse

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  • Perils of the sea (Te Ara)
  • Deans Family (Chch City Libraries)
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