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1974, William Sutch charged with spying
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30 January
30 January
1911
Bookies take last bets on New Zealand racecourses
A 1910 amendment to the Gaming Act banned bookmakers from New Zealand racecourses, other public places and hotels.
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This Week in History
25 September
1819
New Zealand's first grapevines planted?
26 September
1865
Native Rights Act declares Māori British subjects
27 September
1974
William Sutch charged with spying
28 September
1899
New Zealand answers the empire's call to arms
29 September
1862
New Zealand's first professional opera performance
30 September
1878
Great Flood hits South Island
1 October
1923
First Chatham Cup football final