Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03

1909 in New Zealand

Explore 2 historical events and records for New Zealand in 1909.

Historical records for New Zealand in 1909

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Gold Foil Scattering Experiment Performed

Rutherford, Ernest · Manchester · Physicist · Science / Physics

Geiger and Marsden investigated alpha particle scattering in experiments directed by Rutherford. Its consequences influenced later approaches to production or experimentation.

The Wooden Horse

Walpole, Hugh Seymour · Arts / Literature

Publication of "The Wooden Horse"

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