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Malvina played this old piano for us all  
   

Malvina played this old piano for us all

Steventon Homestead at Whitecliffs, Jane Austen and Lady Barker

April 13th 2011
Well so far the NZ weather has been just fabulous; day six of our literary tour was another perfect day. I even got to wear my famous (or infamous, depending on who you are talking to!) red hat. Once again we didn't leave Ashburton until 9.30am, a reasonable hour. Then it was a drive to 'Steventon Homestead', about one hour's drive from Christchurch. Along the way Susannah gave us informatio ... read more
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New Zealand Flag The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more
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