The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 7, Issue 2John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell The University Press, 1929 - Great Britain |
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The work of Cook had already made known to the world that a valuable trade in timber and flax awaited development in New Zealand , and , with Sydney as a base , the work of the pioneer trader . was made easy .
The work of Cook had already made known to the world that a valuable trade in timber and flax awaited development in New Zealand , and , with Sydney as a base , the work of the pioneer trader . was made easy .
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When Governor Fitzroy arrived he appointed a new commissioner , who examined many claims which had already been heard and awarded much larger grants of land , sometimes even greater than had been claimed . The Governor proceeded to ...
When Governor Fitzroy arrived he appointed a new commissioner , who examined many claims which had already been heard and awarded much larger grants of land , sometimes even greater than had been claimed . The Governor proceeded to ...
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These are already being harnessed to produce electric power , to the benefit of all the industries , including that of dairying . The many millions of horse - power , waiting to be yoked to industry , especially in the South Island ...
These are already being harnessed to produce electric power , to the benefit of all the industries , including that of dairying . The many millions of horse - power , waiting to be yoked to industry , especially in the South Island ...
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Contents
Geographical Divisions | 5 |
Social Organisation | 11 |
The Early Settlements | 17 |
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