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Imperial unity was an interest of Lord Ranfurly, who was Governor of New Zealand from 1897 to 1904, which was during a period of heightened attention to imperialism. This drawing is by W.A. Bowring, 1901.
Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: B-055-00
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