ANNIVERSARIES
FEBRUARY 26 1815—Rev. Samuel Marsden’s first visit to New Zealand ended. 1852 —Loss of , Birkenhead; 43G drowned. 1863—Imperial Government relinquished control of Maori affairs. 1880 —Opening of railway, Methvento Rakaia. 1939-—Ashburton Silver Band returns with four wins at Dominion Band* Contest. 1942—R.A.P. at Rangoon (Burma), takes heavy toll of enemy, a total of 122 planes to 12. 1944 —Finland desires to get out of war.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 67, Issue 116, 26 February 1947, Page 4
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