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The Life and Times of Patuone
A Few Dates — That may be useful to the reader
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A Few Dates
A Few Dates
That may be useful to the reader.
| A.D. | |
|---|---|
| 1642 | Discovery of New Zealand by Tasman. |
| 1740 | Visit of ship to North Island, commanded by" Rongotute."—Maori tradition. |
| 1769 | Visit of D'Urville to North Island of New Zealand. |
| 1772 | Visit of Marion du Fresne to Bay of Islands. |
| 1773 | A small quantity of potatoes given to New Zealanders by Captain Cook.—Maori tradition. |
| 1790 | Fatal epidemic among the Maoris, called by them "Rewharewha."—Maori Tradition. |
| 1791 | Vancouver's visit to Middle Island. |
| 1798 | Maize introduced by Governor King of New South Wales. |
| 1809 | Massacre of crew and passengers of the "Boyd." |
| 1822 | Hongihika's famous war expedition to to the Thames, and other places. |