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Mission Bay, Auckland, 1890 (2nd of 3)

Mission Bay, Auckland, 1890

This photograph shows the distinctive shape of Norfolk Island pines in the Melanesian Mission’s grounds. Bishop Selwyn’s ships often called in at Norfolk Island on the journey from Melanesia and probably brought seeds or young trees on one of the return journeys.

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Auckland City Libraries - Tamaki Pataka Korero
Reference: 4-2880a
Photograph by James D. Richardson

Permission of Auckland City Libraries Tamaki Pataka Korero must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

Carl Walrond. 'South Pacific peoples', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 20-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/south-pacific-peoples/1/2/2