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1941 in New Zealand

Explore 2 historical events and records for New Zealand in 1941.

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Historical records for New Zealand in 1941

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May

27 May 1941

Mercury

Freyberg · Wellington · Major General · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Crete is captured by the German forces, Freyberg organizes the British withdrawal

June

1 June 1941

Death of Hugh Seymour Walpole

Walpole, Hugh Seymour · Keswick · Arts / Literature

Death of Hugh Seymour Walpole

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