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Jack, Robert

1877–1957

Physicist, university professor, pioneer of radio broadcasting

Jacks, Harry

1908–1994

Soldier, plant pathologist, lecturer, forester

Jackson, Ann Fletcher

1833–1903

Quaker evangelist

Jackson, James Hayter

1800–1877

Mariner, whaler, trader

Jackson, Sarah Elizabeth

1858–1946

Teacher, industrial school matron and manager, community leader

Jacobsen, Inger Kathrine

1867–1939

Midwife

Jacobson, Ethel May

1877–1965

Teacher, newspaper editor and manager, journalist

James, Annie Isabella

1884–1965

Presbyterian missionary

James, Esther Marion Pretoria

1900–1990

Inventor, fashion model, promoter, long-distance walker, builder

James, Jimmy

1915–1992

Dancer, dance teacher, cabaret proprietor

Jamieson, James Peter Speid

1880–1963

Doctor, political lobbyist

Jaram, Matekoraha Te Peehi

1902–1978

Ngati Maru, Ngati Awa and Ngati Pukeko; weaver, tailoress, community leader

Jarden, Ronald Alexander

1929–1977

Athlete, rugby player, businessman, sharebroker

Jeffreys, Ellen Penelope

1827–1904

Artist

Jellicoe, John Henry Rushworth

1859–1935

Naval officer, governor general

Jenkins, Alfred

1901–1976

Physical culturist, sports administrator and promoter

Jenkins, William

1813–1902

Sailor, whaler, accommodation-house keeper, farmer, market gardener, horse-trainer, jockey

Jenner, Ernest Albert Frederick

1892–1971

Pianist, music teacher

Jensen, Arthur Owen

1907–1997

Musician, music tutor and promoter, critic, broadcaster, composer

Jervois, William Francis Drummond

1821–1897

Military engineer, colonial governor



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