1860-04-17 | Lancashire Infantry Museum

This Day In History: 1860-04-17

As relations with the Maoris in New Zealand deteriorate, the steamer Hobart sails from Melbourne, Australia, with two companies of the 40^th Foot (later 1^st South Lancashires) to reinforce the garrison.

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