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1901, New Zealand turns down federation with Australia
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12 February
12 February
1909
SS
Penguin
wrecked in Cook Strait
The Picton-Wellington ferry SS
Penguin
struck rocks in Cook Strait and sank in heavy seas off a rugged, isolated coast. Only 30 of the 102 people on board survived.
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