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King Dick the peacemaker cannon, 1902
Soldiers alongside a mock cannon, painted upon which are the words "'King Dick' The Peacemaker". Photograph taken in 1902 during peace celebrations in Nelson following the South African War.
The role of Prime Minister 'King Dick' Seddon in the war can hardly be described as that of a peacemaker.
Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand
Reference: 10X8-0221-G
Further information and copies of this image may be obtained from the Library through its 'Timeframes' website, http://timeframes.natlib.govt.nz
Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image
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