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Memorial plaque, Coronation Reserve

Memorial plaque, Coronation Reserve

This plaque at Coronation Reserve, Whangawehi, on Māhia Peninsula, marks a hollow rock that was used as a baptismal font in 1842. The Anglican missionary William Williams baptised 245 people there.

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Mere Whaanga. 'Ngāti Rongomaiwahine', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 2-Sep-11
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