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John Ballance
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John Ballance was a New Zealand politician who served as the 14th premier of New Zealand from January 1891 until his death in April 1893. He governed as the leader of New Zealand's first organised pol
Ballance c. 1880
Ballance c. 1880
Ballance in around 1870
Ballance in around 1870
Ballance in around 1880
Ballance in around 1880
A statue of John Ballance outside the Parliamentary Library in Wellington
A statue of John Ballance outside the Parliamentary Library in Wellington
Harry Atkinson
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Sir Harry Albert Atkinson served as the tenth premier of New Zealand on four occasions in the late 19th century, and was Colonial Treasurer for a total of ten years. He was responsible for guiding the
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…well as there was public discontent with the sitting administration. The background of the election was filled with strikes and an economic recession. Harry Atkinson, the Premier who had defeated Stout, was forced to resign, but not before stacking the Legislative Council with his supporters. This was a serious…
Atkinson c. 1885
Atkinson c. 1885
Harry Atkinson's grave in Karori Cemetery.
Harry Atkinson's grave in Karori Cemetery.