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1840, Samuel Revans prints first newspaper
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20 September
1954
Mazengarb report released
The Mazengarb inquiry into ‘juvenile delinquency’ blamed the perceived promiscuity of the nation’s youth on working mothers, the ready availability of contraceptives, and young women enticing men to have sex.
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This Week in History
12 April
1902
Railway accident in South Africa kills 16 New Zealand soldiers
13 April
1896
National Council of Women formed
14 April
1932
Unemployed riot rocks Queen Street
15 April
1885
First sod turned for North Island main trunk line
16 April
1892
NZ Rugby Football Union founded
17 April
1820
General Gates
sent to Sydney under guard
18 April
1840
Samuel Revans prints first newspaper