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- Whanau a Tauwhao : a History of a Ngai te Rangi Hapu
- The Why, How, When and Whre of the Waihi Beach Story: Its Politics, Places and People
- Bowentown, Athenree, and more Beach Pot Pouri
- Tauranga 1882-1982 : the Centennial of Gazetting Tauranga as a Borough
- A history of Tauranga County
- A Centennial History of Tauranga
- Aku Taumata Korero : Nga Marae me nga Iwi o te Moana o Tauranga
Bowentown
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DescriptionBowentown is merely the latest name for this beautiful and strategically valuable area. It is thought that it is named after Sir George Bowen who was made Governor of New Zealand in 1867. Bowen also instituted the New Zealand Cross for colonial soldiers, one of the rarest bravery awards in the world and equivalent to the Victoria Cross (he was reprimanded for exceeding his authority).
In 1869, Albert Hastings Markham, first lieutenant of HMS Blanche submitted a design to Bowen for a national ensign for New Zealand. His proposal, incorporating the Southern Cross, was approved and remains in use to this day.
Click on the links to the right to find out more about Bowentown.
In 1869, Albert Hastings Markham, first lieutenant of HMS Blanche submitted a design to Bowen for a national ensign for New Zealand. His proposal, incorporating the Southern Cross, was approved and remains in use to this day.
Click on the links to the right to find out more about Bowentown.
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Bowentown. Western Bay of Plenty Community Archives, accessed 19/03/2026, https://westernbay.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/1355
