Francis Bell (New Zealand politician)
Sir Francis Henry Dillon Bell was a New Zealand lawyer and politician who served as the 20th prime minister of New Zealand from 14 to 30 May 1925. He was the first New Zealand-born prime minister, holding office in a caretaker capacity following the death of William Massey.
Bell c. 1924
Portrait of Bell, wearing his insignia of knighthood, 1935
William Ferguson Massey was a politician who served as the 19th prime minister of New Zealand from May 1912 to May 1925. He was the founding leader of the Reform Party, New Zealand's second organised political party, from 1909 until his death.
Massey in 1919
On 29 June 1918, Massey and Ward began a visit to New Zealand troops in France. This photo shows them on their arrival in Boulogne, 1918.
Massey addressing New Zealand machine gunners at Bois-De-Warnimont, France, 30 June 1918
Portrait of Massey by Sir William Orpen. Undated.