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jul 1, 1836 - Whaling stations set up

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In the 1830s, shore whaling stations were established on Banks Peninsula. They were the first European settlements in Canterbury, and provided bases for early exploration.

Source: https://teara.govt.nz/en/interactive/10313/whaling-stations-banks-peninsula

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jul 1, 1836
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~ 190 years ago