Events In History
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1 November 1944Polish refugees land in New ZealandOver 800 Polish refugees seeking safety from war-torn Europe disembarked in Wellington. For the 733 children and 102 adults it was the end of a long and perilous journey. Read more...
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29 December 1931Floating dock breaks moorings in Wellington HarbourBuilt in England, the Wellington Harbour Board’s new Jubilee Dock was 178 m long, 36 m wide and could lift ships displacing 17,000 tons. Read more...
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17 August 1839New Zealand Company ship Tory arrivesThe sailing ship Tory dropped anchor in Queen Charlotte Sound to pick up fresh water, food and wood before proceeding to Port Nicholson (Wellington Harbour). Read more...
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Main image: Eberhard Focke's Somes Island internment card
Eberhard Focke's internment card
