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    John Reid

    After debuting for the New Zealand cricket team against England in 1949 John Reid went on to play another 57 tests for his country, 34 of those as captain.

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Fred Ladd flies plane under Auckland Harbour Bridge

1967 Fred Ladd flies plane under Auckland Harbour Bridge

Well-known Auckland aviator Fred Ladd illegally flew his Widgeon amphibian aircraft under the Auckland Harbour Bridge. more...

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1967 - key events

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  • Fred Ladd biography (DNZB)
  • Aviation in New Zealand (Te Ara)
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