F. MUSKETS, UTU AND CANNIBALISM
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i. TEMORENGA AND WARFARE
C. 1805. Once noticing that great power could be gained over other tribes by the use of muskets, Temorenga wastes no time on trading in goods for firearms, and proceeds to take vengeance for the death of his niece.
ii. HONGI'S EXPEDITION
1820. After the success had by Temorenga in using guns with a war party, Hongi is inspired to travel to England and obtain more. He returns wreaking fearful devastation
iii. CANNIBALISM AND OTHER HORRID EVENTS.
1821. "The natives generally speak of it with horror and disgust, yet they expect that this will be their own fate in the end, as it has been with their forefathers and friends."
UTU - AN EYE FOR AN EYE.
1827. Revenge! - "The earliest precept instilled into the child is 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth', whose eye, or whose tooth, does not very much matter." |
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G. COLONIALISM - LAND WARS - THE FIRST PRINTER, ETC.
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COLONIALISM
A brief note on the origin and nature of Colonialism.
THE CAUSES OF MANY LAND WARS
Circumstances involving origins of disputes in land, and land values prior to and after the Treaty.
WILLIAM COLENSO AND THE FIRST BOOK PRINTED
A brief outline of William Colenso's early days, arrival in New Zealand and printing the first book. A Bibliography of works printed by him.
THE CHARACTER OF HENRY WILLIAMS
By Hugh Carleton. On one of New Zealand's most rejected and yet most Godly of men.
A KIND OF CIVILIZATION IS FORCED UPON THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE MAORI
An interesting extract showing a clear distinction between Civilization and Christianity, and also outlining the reason of how Maori began leaving the protection of fortified Pa.
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H. ON CHRISTIANITY, ROMANISM AND GODS
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A TRAIL OF RELIGION, POLITICS AND GODS.
An overview of the Roman Empire's political and religious invasion of New Zealand, and touching on the origin of gods.
TOHITAPU AND A TOUCH OF MAKUTU
1824. Tohitapu was a tohunga [priest] who was skilled in the art of makutu [bewitchment]. This extract tells of how he loses his powers in a Spiritual confrontation.
MATIU AND THE PRIEST
1841. The simplicity of a believer wins out against the religiously educated.
AN INCREASE IN CHRISTIANITY, BUT OPPOSITION FROM ROME
1840. Following the establishment of the government, a great interest was taken in Christianity, but again the 'popish priests' were working with redoubled vigour, 'buying' and enticing those that would listen to their ways.
CHRISTIANITY AMONG THE NEW ZEALANDERS
1808 +. Several chapters from the book 'Christianity Among The New Zealanders. |
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I. VARIOUS
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Search Queries Some comments on the main items searched for on this site - Why Treaty signed, Sovereignty etc.
The Maori wh the voiceless consonant.
Bush Felling Contract 1889 At Weber, Hawke's Bay. Specifications and agreement.
Details of 'Produce Shipped 1887-88 season'. Volume of wool & skins and tallow produced by a few Hawke's Bay suppliers.
Oruamatua Station, Erewhon. Return Of People Employed 1887. Giving wage rates for various farm occupations. Also
Wool Weights type and number of sheep shorn 1888-89 year.
Property Appraisal: Hyde Home Station, Otago 1885 and Birchwood Estate, Wairio, Southland
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