Matariki Went off with a Bang!

We spent the afternoon celebrating Matariki, which is the Maori New Year.  Little 'h' is performing in the Kapa Haka, singing a traditional Maori song.  Extra No. 1 are the boys performing a Haka.  Extra No. 2, is my dinner cooked in a Hangi .  Extra 3, the bonfire is lighting up the park.   It was a wonderful afternoon/evening out.

Blip No. 1943

NZ News 1943.

NZ troops take part in the invasion of Italy..  
Mutiny by the Japanese Prisoners of War in Featherston.  
Battle of Manners Street between the American and NZ Servicemen. 
The Cromwell to Dunedin express derailed while travelling around a bend too fast near Hyde. There were 21 killed and 47 injured.  I saw this spot when I was walking in one of the Cavalcades.  I didn't take a photo at the time.   
Eleanor Roosevelt arrives in NZ for a visit.

Famous NZers born in 1943.

Malvina Major, Opera Singer  :  Chris Amon, Formula 1 racing driver  :  Sid Going, Rugby Union Player  :  Keith Murdoch, Rugby Union Player  :  Silvia Cartwright, Judge  :  Chris Laidlaw, All Black, Diplomat, Politician and Radio Host

Dambuster raids
Glen Miller is a popular musician, with String of Pearls and In the Mood.
The future President JFK's PT109 was sunk by a Japanese destroyer.
The Pentagon building was completed.
The Great Depression ends
Oklahoma Musical opens on Broadway.

Famous People born in 1943.

Mick Jagger, (73), Rock singer  :  Robert De Niro (73), Movie Actor  :  George Harrison, Guitalist  :  Janis Joplin, Rock singer  :  John Denver, Folk singer  :  Barry Manilow, (74), Pop singer  :  Cilla Black, Pop singer  :  Billie Jean King, (73), Tennis Player  :  Bobby Fischer, Chess Player  :  John Kerry, (73) Politician  :  Arthur Ashe, Tennis Player