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    Carl Völkner

    On 2 March 1865 Carl Völkner, a German-born missionary, was hanged from a willow tree near his church at Opotiki. His death was attributed to the followers of a new religion, Pai Marire, who suspected Völkner of spying for the government.

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Barry Crump's novel <em>A good keen man</em> published

1960 Barry Crump's novel A good keen man published

Barry Crump established himself as the iconic 'Kiwi bloke'. Before his death in 1996, he published 25 books that captured the humour and personalities of rural New Zealand. more...

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31 reasons to love NZ books and writing1960 - key events

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  • Barry Crump cartoon (NZ Cartoon archive)
  • Barry Crump (NZ Book Council)
  • A good keen man (Te Ara)
  • Barry Crump (Bush Media Ltd)
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