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1905, Racist killing in Wellington's Haining St
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10 March
1869
New Zealand Cross created
This medal was created because members of New Zealand's colonial armed forces were not eligible for the Victoria Cross. Only 23 were awarded, making it one of the world‘s rarest military honours.
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1995
Auckland Warriors debut
The Auckland Warriors played their first match in the New South Wales Rugby League’s expanded Winfield Cup competition.
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This Week in History
18 September
1937
First state house opened in Miramar
19 September
1893
Women win the right to vote
20 September
1954
Mazengarb report released
21 September
1834
Rescue of
Harriet
survivors begins
22 September
1906
Domestic workers call for 68-hour week
23 September
1887
Tongariro mountains protected
24 September
1905
Racist killing in Wellington's Haining St