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Arrived in NZ married between 1876 and 1877 when Joseph/Johann their son died.
Their name features in the book Polish Settlers in Taranaki 1876-1976, and the subsequent 2nd edition Fitz Reuter Polish Settlers in Taranaki 1876-2001. A search thereafter confirmed the Kalka name on the passenger list. The 'Fritz Reuter', left Hamburg 11 April 1876 and arrived Wellington 7 August 1876.
Another researcher references "Emigrants from Hamburg to Australasia: 1876 "as having the Fritz Reuter departing Hamburg on 12 April 1876.
FRITZ REUTER, late CRIMEAN Call sign: RDWQ Master: Captain C. Peyn Rigging: iron Ship; 2 decks; 5 cemented bulkheads Tonnage: 1,473 tons gross, 1,385 under deck and 1,473 net Dimensions: 256 feet long, 36 foot beam and holds 22 feet deep Construction: 1857, Smith & Co. in Glasgow Owners: R.M. Sloman & Co. Port of registry: Hamburg
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