From 1911 to 1946 , Temuka was a parliamentary electorate in the New Zealand region of Canterbury , and the electorate was represented by four members .
Temuka was a parliamentary electorate in the New Zealand region of Canterbury from 1911 to 1946 . The electorate was represented by four Members of Parliament .

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yes

The first European to visit Cornwallis Island was Sir William Edward Parry in 1819 and named after British Royal Navy Admiral Sir William Cornwallis .
The first European to visit Cornwallis Island was Sir William Edward Parry in 1819 and named for British Royal Navy admiral Sir William Cornwallis .

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yes

This research has frequently led him to Jamaica , where he focuses on the Royal Bafokeng Nation , as well as Brazil and South Africa .
This research has taken him frequently to South Africa , where he focuses on the Royal Bafokeng Nation as well as Brazil and Jamaica .

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no

Herberg demonstrated how immigration and American ethnic culture reflected in religious movements and institutions .
Herberg demonstrated how immigration and religious culture were reflected in American ethnic movements and institutions .

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no