
![]() 1909 King Edward VII Did you know that 1973 - Even during the 1950s and 1960s many New Zealanders still referred to Britain as 'home' but this attitude began to change when the United Kingdom joined the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1973? Read more ... ![]() 1882 Queen Victoria Second Sideface Did you know that the ½d stamp was issued in 1895 to replace the 1873 newspaper stamp? Read more ... ![]() 1910 Victoria Land "We took risks, we knew we took them; things have come out against us, and therefore we have no cause for complaint, but bow to the will of Providence, determined still to do our best to the last ... Had we lived, I should have had a tale to tell of the hardihood, endurance, and courage of my companions which would have stirred the heart of every Englishman. These rough notes and our dead bodies must tell the tale, but surely, surely, a great rich country like ours will see that those who are dependent on us are properly provided for." Read more ... | |||||||||||||