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    Vincent Aspey

    When nine-year-old Vincent Aspey persuaded his mother to buy a violin he had spotted in a second-hand shop she was dubious that he would practice, let alone come to be described as ‘synonymous with orchestral development in New Zealand’.

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Ex-Governor FitzRoy commits suicide

1865 Ex-Governor FitzRoy commits suicide

Robert FitzRoy, the second Governor of New Zealand (1843-45), took his own life at his home in Surrey. Opinion on his governorship has always been divided. more...

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Robert FitzRoyGovernors and governors-general

External links

  • Robert FitzRoy biography
  • Governor Robert FitzRoy (NZETC)
  • Robert FitzRoy (1966 encyclopaedia)
  • Our first great wretch (The Listener)
Pai Mārire defeated at Sentry Hill Taranaki

1864 Pai Mārire defeated at Sentry Hill Taranaki

In one of their first military efforts, up to 300 Pai Marire warriors attacked a British redoubt at Te Morere (Sentry Hill) in Taranaki. Scores were killed or wounded. more...

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The death of Carl Völkner - Pai MarireProphets and colonists - New Zealand Wars

External links

  • Pai Marire (NZETC)
  • The NZ Wars: Vol II (NZETC)
  • The Hauhau/Pai Marire faith (Te Ara)
  • George Grey Biography (DNZB)
  • Te Ua Haumene biography (DNZB)
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