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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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First woman mayor in British Empire elected

1893 First woman mayor in British Empire elected

In winning the Onehunga mayoralty, Elizabeth Yates struck another blow for the rights of women the day after the first general election in which women could vote. more...

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Brief history - women and the voteElizabeth Yates

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  • Elizabeth Yates biography (DNZB)
  • Monumental stories (Ministry of Education)
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