ANNIVERSARIES.
V DECEMBER 18. 1642—Tasman , discovered New Zealand, anchoring in Golden Bay. ; 1773- —The Boston Tea Party. 1774 — Boat’s crew of Adventure murdered by Maoris at Queen Charlotte Sound. 1918 — British General Election; Coalition Party returned. 1919 — Sir J. W. Alcock killed in aeroplane crash in France. 1935 —Resignation of Foreign Secretary (Sir Samuel Hoare) brought about by hostile reception to peace proposals.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 61, Issue 58, 18 December 1940, Page 4
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