June 16, 1840: New Zealand becomes a dependency of New South Wales
NEW ZEALAND. — The first Englishman to explore New Zealand was James Cook, who charted and circumnavigated the North and South Islands late in 1769. In November, Cook claimed New Zealand for Great Britain, raising the British flag at Mercury Bay, on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula. This signalled the start of British occupation of the islands, which had previously been occupied by the Maori.
Pedestrian dies in Oakleigh
OAKLEIGH, VIC. — Police are investigating a fatal collision in Oakleigh on Sunday evening.
Melbourne man charged for alleged assault of airline crew and threats to kill during flight
SOUTH MELBOURNE, VIC. — A South Melbourne man has appeared before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court charged with alleged disorderly and aggressive behaviour that led to his mid-flight restraint when travelling to Melbourne from Bangkok, Thailand.
Wendouree opens new satellite station and welcomes new pumper
WENDOUREE, VIC. — CFA members have gathered with dignitaries and community members to officially open the Wendouree Satellite Station and celebrate a new, next-generation pumper.
Teen charged following Traralgon ram-raid
TRARALGON, VIC. — Police have charged a teenage boy after an alleged ram-raid and pursuit in Traralgon on Saturday morning.
Thomastown factory fire
THOMASTOWN, VIC. — At 6.33pm, yesterday,, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to Austarc Avenue, Thomastown, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a factory fire.
11yo girl allegedly upskirted on 57 tram
NORTH MELBOURNE, VIC. — Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance to identify a man following an upskirting incident on a tram in Melbourne’s CBD last month.
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June 15, 1862: Australia’s largest-ever gold robbery is carried out by bushranger Frank Gardiner
FORBES, NSW. — Frank Gardiner was born Francis Christie in 1829, in Scotland. He was first convicted of horse stealing in Victoria in 1850, and sentenced to five years' hard labour in Pentridge Gaol.
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