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Wesleyan mission station at Waingaroa, New Zealand [1836?]. Natives assembling to worship.

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Date

1846

Artist

James Wallis (1809-1896)

Collection

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image Link

https://natlib.govt.nz/records/23040002

Additional Makers

Copyist: George Baxter (1804-1867)

Description

A church and mission station on the north side of the Waingaroa (Raglan) Harbour, Waikato. The mission station and church established by the Rev. James Wallis at Nihinihi is shown. There are Maori and Pakeha walking up the path to the church, others standing on the bank of the river and two canoes emptying their passengers, with three more drawing up.

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Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Nihinihi Avenue, Raglan, Waikato, New Zealand

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Mountains
Rivers
Boats
People
Religious Buildings

Category

Buildings & Architecture

TWW Comment

The old mission house at Te Horea had fallen into disrepair. Land was bought at Nihinihi for a new mission station. see: https://www.raglanmuseum.co.nz/raglan-history/whaingaroa-1835-james-and-mary-ann-wallis/

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