IMAGE
Dawes, Charles Peet, 1867-1947 :Photographs of the Dog Tax Rebellion
- Date
- May 1898
- By
- Dawes, Charles Peet, 1867-1947
- Reference
- PAColl-0344
- Description
Photographs relating to the Dog Tax Rebellion, also known as the Dog Tax War, taken May 1898 in Rawene by Charles P Dawes. The photographs show troops lined up and posing with rifles, a group of men in uniform in front of tents, and a group of Maori civilians laying down arms.
In May 1898 Hokianga was the scene of the 'Dog Tax Rebellion' which arose when the Mahurehure hapu of Ngapuhi tribe refused to pay a dog tax instituted by the local county council.
Source of title - Title supplied by Library
Quantity: 3 b&w original photographic print(s).
Physical Description: Mounted photographic prints
- Additional description
Alternative form available: Copy negatives at 1/2-056552 to 056554
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Format
- 3 b&w original photographic print(s), Photographs, Gelatin silver prints, Mounted photographic prints, Orientation: Horizontal image
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Maori civilians laying down arms
Date: May 1898
From: Dawes, Charles Peet, 1867-1947 :Photographs of the Dog Tax Rebellion
Reference: PAColl-0344-3
Description: A group of Maori civilians laying down arms during the Dog Tax Rebellion, often known as the Dog Tax War. Photograph taken May 1898 in Rawene by Charles P. Dawes. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Mounted photographic print, 10 x 15.2 cm