Today in NZ history- 16/05/1846 - Eight killed in attack on Boulcott Farm
- 16/05/1981 - All Whites beat Australia on road to Spain
- 17/05/1833 - First British Resident comes ashore
- 17/05/1922 - Catholic Bishop found not guilty of sedition
- 17/05/1962 - George Wilder escapes from prison
- 18/05/1893 - Meri Te Tai Mangakāhia addresses Kotahitanga Māori parliament
- 18/05/1893 - Meri Te Tai Mangakāhia addresses Kotahitanga Māori parliament
- 18/05/1937 - New Zealand nurses detained on way to Spanish Civil War
- 18/05/1966 - Death of Māori King Korokī
- 18/05/1966 - Death of Māori King Korokī
Monthly Archives: June 2013
One way to read Dan Brown
I’ve just enjoyed a romp through Florence, Venice and Istanbul in Dan Brown’s latest, The Inferno. It was the usual mix of conspiracy, skulduggery, historical intrigue, ancient symbols, secret societies, hidden codes, beautiful women and travelogue. Bugger the literati – … Continue reading
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Tagged Dan Brown, Dan Brown's Inferno, Kindle
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Moon Over Martinborough comes out as a book
A few years ago I had an email from Jared Gulian, complimenting me on my blog and letting me know that he had started a local blog too. It was called Moon Over Martinborough. I read; I enjoyed and I … Continue reading
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Tagged Moon Over Martinborough blog, olive orchard, Random House
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Martinborough Musings 