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New Zealand Geographic Board, 1970

New Zealand Geographic Board, 1970

The surveyor general in 1970, R. P. Gough (seated, centre), is flanked by Māori scholar Pei Te Hurinui Jones (left) and professor of geography George Jobberns. Sir John Te Herekiekie Grace stands behind Gough, and mountaineer and chief archivist John Pascoe behind Jobberns.

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: PA1-q-551

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Malcolm McKinnon. 'Place names', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/place-names/6/3