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    Yvette Williams

    The sports writer Peter Heidenstrom rated Yvette Williams as his 'New Zealand Athlete of the Century'. There is no doubt that she was one of our greatest-ever athletes - and probably the most versatile. 

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End of the battle of Langverwacht Hill

1902 End of the battle of Langverwacht Hill

Twenty-four New Zealanders were killed in this battle during the South African (Boer) War. A total of 234 New Zealanders died while serving in New Zealand's first overseas war. more...

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South African War 1899-1902Guerrilla war: 1901-1902 - NZ in the South African War

External links

  • Anglo-Boer War (Anglo-Boer War museum)
  • The Boer War (1966 encyclopaedia)
  • The South African War (Te Ara)
Last detachment of Imperial forces leaves New Zealand

1870 Last detachment of Imperial forces leaves New Zealand

The final detachment of the 18th (Royal Irish) Regiment departs from New Zealand, leaving the Armed Constabulary (formed in 1867) responsible for the colony's internal defence. more...

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End of the New Zealand Wars

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  • The Armed Constabulary (NZETC)
  • Image of 18th Regiment (ATL Timeframes)
  • British troops in New Zealand (1966 encyclopaedia)
  • Colonial defence (1966 encyclopaedia)
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