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1905, Racist killing in Wellington's Haining St
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4 April
1921
First school dental nurses begin training
In a world first, 30 women began training as dental nurses for the state-funded School Dental Service.
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2001
Silvia Cartwright becomes governor-general
The swearing-in of Dame Silvia Cartwright as New Zealand’s 18th governor-general completed a female clean sweep of the country’s most powerful political and legal positions.
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18 September
1937
First state house opened in Miramar
19 September
1893
Women win the right to vote
20 September
1954
Mazengarb report released
21 September
1834
Rescue of
Harriet
survivors begins
22 September
1906
Domestic workers call for 68-hour week
23 September
1887
Tongariro mountains protected
24 September
1905
Racist killing in Wellington's Haining St