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1937, Avalanche kills two workers at the Homer tunnel
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21 April
1971
Court Theatre stages first play
It was opening night for
The prime of Miss Jean Brodie
in Christchurch’s Provincial Council buildings.
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This Week in History
29 April
1864
Assault on Gate Pā
30 April
1864
Pai Mārire defeated at Sentry Hill, Taranaki
1 May
1893
'King Dick' Seddon becomes premier
2 May
1868
First shipment of salmon and trout ova arrives
3 May
1820
First European plough used in New Zealand
4 May
1937
Avalanche kills two workers at the Homer tunnel
5 May
1833
James Busby arrives in the Bay of Islands