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New England whalers in New Zealand waters, 1800-1850
(University of Canterbury. History, 1959)
New Zealanders are constantly reminded of their whaling heritage. The numerous gates and arches formed by wholes' jaw-bones, the trypot prominently displayed in Timaru's Caroline Bay, the lingering fame of Dicky Barret ...
An outline history of the Salvation Army in New Zealand
(University of Canterbury. History, 1950)
The historian taking as a subject for investigation the Salvation Army in New Zealand has an almost virgin field in which to work, but one that presents certain peculiar difficulties. The search for primary sources of ...
The election of 1935 in New Zealand.
(University of Canterbury. Department of History, 1950)
Of all the elections in New Zealand's political history,
only two qualify for the adjective momentous. In 1890 and in 1935, Governments came to power whose vigour and liberalism were
not only to alter the lives of their. ...
The withdrawal of the British troops from New Zealand, 1864-1870 : a study in Imperial relations
(University of Canterbury. History, 1957)
The Course of New Zealand history until 1870 was dominated by two themes in counterpoint: one was the Imperial Government’s responsibilities under the treaty of Waitangi, and the protectorate which it felt had then been ...
Etude sur quelques aspects du Roman de Guerre Francais
(University of Canterbury. French, 1957)
Dans cette étude, j’ai trouvé bon de considérer quelques ouvrages qui ne sont pas des romans. Mais quand un livre plutôt documentaire donne un récit qui est le meilleur possible sur un sujet quelconque, il n’y a qu’une ...
A psychological analysis of culture contact : a survey of certain aspects of Maori relationships with the Wesleyan Methodist missionaries, 1822-34
(University of Canterbury. Philosophy, 1953)
Much has been written about the effects of Missionary contacts in many parts of the world. Likewise, the present stage of development of inter-cultural contacts in particular communities has been examined by interested ...
The work of the Reverend James Buller in the Methodist Church of New Zealand
(University of Canterbury. History, 1950)
The tapestry of history is composed of myriad threads and colours, each of which must be examined separately before the finished pattern can be rightly understood. While any biography is necessarily very limited in scope, ...
The Control of Immigration into Canterbury for the Period 1850-1853.
(University of Canterbury. History, 1951)
The manner in which the Canterbury settlement was founded has stimulated many historical enquiries and the zenith of this interest was reached in our centennial year. Much of the ground has been covered time and time again, ...
Maupassant the man, as revealed in his works
(University of Canterbury. French, 1950)
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The improvement of light land under irrigation on the Canterbury Plains
(University of Canterbury, 1957)