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Henry Williams (RN) – the fighter on a new mission

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Ewen McQueen

The cannon misfired, blowing the young man down the bank. Festivities at Paihia were abruptly interrupted. It was December 1828 and hundreds had gathered at the Paihia mission station for the end of year huihuinga. George Clarke junior, a boy … Continue reading →

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