Clark, Russell Stuart 1905-1966 :Samuel Marsden's first service in New Zealand. The Gospel of Jesus Christ first proclaimed on these shores by the Rev. Samuel Marsden at Oihi, Bay of Islands, Christmas Day, 1814 [Christchurch] N.Z. Church Missionary Society [1964]

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Clark, Russell Stuart 1905-1966 :Samuel Marsden's first service in New Zealand. The Gospel of Jesus Christ first proclaimed on these shores by the Rev. Samuel Marsden at Oihi, Bay of Islands, Christmas Day, 1814 [Christchurch] N.Z. Church Missionary Society [1964]

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Marsden standing on the shore of Oihi Bay, Rangihoua, Bay of Islands, in a makeshift pulpit, draped with a woven cloth, preaching to a large group of Maori and Pakeha. His translator, Ruatara, can be seen to his right, while Hongi and Korokoro, in their regimental uniforms, are at the heads of their iwi or hapu behind the party of settlers. War canoes are drawn up on the beach behind the preacher, and Marsden's ship, the brig Active, is moored in the stream in the distance. By courtesy pf t...

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Date created

1814 - 1964

Creator

Clark, Russell Stuart Cedric, 1905-1966

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http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23220567

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Oihi Bay

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Active (Ship) / Hongi Hika, 1772-1828 / Marsden, Samuel (Rev), 1765-1838 / Ruatara, -1815 / Anglican Communion / Missions / New Zealand / Northland Region / Rangatira / Sermons / Waka / Oihi Bay

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