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Joseph George Ward turning the first sod at Westshore, for the East Coast Railway
Date: 1912
From: Original photographic prints and postcards from file print collection, Box 8
Reference: PAColl-6075-57
Description: Joseph George Ward turning the first sod for the East Coast Railway, at Westshore, near Napier, in 1912. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print
Lloyd, Trevor 1863-1937 :Kiwi; I think I would look better without it. Dominion. [1907?]
Date: 1907
By: Lloyd, Trevor, 1863-1937
Reference: C-109-023
Description: Shows Sir Joseph Ward tying a peacock's feathers spelling "Dominion" to a kiwi's tail. Refers to the transformation of New Zealand from colonial status to a Dominion within the British Commonwealth and the reluctance of some New Zealanders to undergo this change, promoted by Premier Ward Ward gained agreement to Dominion status for New Zealand at the 1907 Imperial Conference Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and sepia 310 x 470 mm