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Wellington author unravels ancestor’s war-time exploits

Nov 10th, 2009 | By Sarah Hardie | Category: Featured Article, Features, Uncategorized

Stephen Harris talks to SARAH HARDIE about uncovering the story of his great-uncle’s World War II experiences.

Tags: BBC, berlin, Colwyn Jones, Deutsche Welle, English Channel, Eric Whitney, Germany, Hamburg, Luftwaffe, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Otto Fries, Paul Zorner, Penzlin, radio new zealand, Royal New Zealand Air Force, Stephen Harris, Under a Bomber's Moon, wellington, World War II
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Wellington finally gets its Tokyo back

Aug 28th, 2009 | By Daniel Simmons Ritchie | Category: Front Page Layout, Latest News, News

World War II paranoia gives way to return of Japanese street name.

Tags: anti-Japanese feeling, Asian Haven, brothel, city street names, Clifton Cable Car Station, Dominion Post, Farmers Lane, Japan, Kelburn, lambton quay, Mayor Kerry Prendergast, richard maclean, The Terrace, Tokyo Lane, wellington, Wellington City Council, Wellington Japanese Society, World War II
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Valley heart and soul go into club’s 60 years

Apr 13th, 2009 | By Newswire Team | Category: Latest News, News

Stokes Valley rugby has had loyal support, says veteran.

Tags: Alan Nairn, diamond jubilee, rugby, Stokes Valley, wellington, World War II
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