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The Liberal and Labour Federation is generally considered to have been New Zealand's first organised political party.

John Ballance was Colonial Treasurer then Native Minister in the Stout–Vogel ministry before becoming Premier in 1891.

Premier Seddon visits the terminal face of Franz Josef Glacier in 1905. Seddon was an avowed imperialist and was anxious to promote New Zealand's beauty and identity to the world.

Henry George (Harry) Ell was raised on the family farm at Halswell near Christchurch. From 1881 to 1884 he served at Parihaka as a volunteer in the Armed Constabulary. He  also worked in the printing trade, then as a salesman and surveyor.