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24 August
24 August
1878
Wellington steam-tram service opened
The governor, the Marquess of Normanby, formally opened the new service, which was said to be the first in the southern hemisphere.
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This Week in History
20 March
1834
New Zealand's first recognised flag chosen
21 March
1994
Kiwis win Oscars for
The piano
22 March
1902
George von Zedlitz arrives in Wellington
23 March
1848
Scottish settlers arrive in Otago
24 March
1770
Kidnapped Ngāti Kahu chief Ranginui dies on French ship
25 March
1847
Wakefield and Featherston duel
26 March
1896
Brunner mine disaster kills 65