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1904, First step in creation of Fiordland National Park
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19 June
19 June
1940
Niagara
mined off Northland coast
The Second World War arrived in New Zealand with a bang when German mines sank the trans-Pacific liner Niagara off Northland’s Bream Head.
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1957
New Zealand's last execution
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1938
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1914
Scotland crosses Southland in pioneering flight
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1879
Kaitangata mining disaster
22 February
1902
Kelburn cable car opens
23 February
1904
First step in creation of Fiordland National Park
24 February
1902
End of the battle of Langverwacht Hill