A Tale of Two Flags
The two flags of New York City: one showing the 1664 date honoring when the British took the city, which Paul O’Dwyer fought to change to 1625, reglected in the second and current flag. By Irish America Staff
Back in 1974, City Council President Paul O’Dwyer introduced a bill that would change the date on the New York’s flag and seal from 1664 to 1625. The move was an effort to set history straight and to recognize the city’s Dutch heritage on the 700th anniversary of the founding of the city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
Rowing: Aramoho Whanganui club win NZ championship title
1 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM
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Central Rowing Performance Centre coach Marion Horwell (left) with Kerri Gowler, Phoebe Collier, Georgia Nugent O Leary and Jackie Gowler. Photo / Supplied
Central Rowing Performance Centre coach Marion Horwell (left) with Kerri Gowler, Phoebe Collier, Georgia Nugent O Leary and Jackie Gowler. Photo / Supplied
Whanganui Chronicle
By: Grader Howells
The Aramoho Whanganui Rowing Club flag has flown proudly over the past week, celebrating the club winning the women s premier coxless four championship title at Lake Ruataniwha.
While individual club rowers have been successful in various composite combinations over recent seasons, this was a complete Aramoho Whanganui crew, following the decision by officials to enable this event to be contested by individual clubs this year.
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