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1870 The Duke of Edinburgh made an informal visit to Wellington. 1872 Wellington was linked to Auckland by telegraph. By the mid 1870 a few houses had started to occupy the lower slopes of the hills behind Lambton Quay, Wellington was beginning to look a little more permanent. 1875 Wellington Cricket Association was form. The Basin Reserve became its home. 1876 St. Marks Anglican Church built in Te Aro 1878 Wellington Tramways Co. began a service using steam engine trams. 1879 A Fire burned down the Grand Opera House in Manners St. together with about 10 arces of business premises. |
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