1079 days ago

South Island NZ sold 15 February 1840 pre Treaty.

Sandra from Normandale

Researching NZ history in Paperspast for Local History in NZ Schools.
Unearthed fact that the NSW Govt have the original sale of SOUTH ISLAND 15 February 1840, pre the Treaty of Waitangi. Sold to Wm Chas Wentworth and Whaler John Jones of Sydney.
Signed with Maori tattoos.
collection.sl.nsw.gov.au... [contact me if you need full contact]

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