Māori during World War One
Many Māori opposed participation in the war after land confiscations by the British but others saw it as a golden opportunity to prove they were the equals of Pakeha.
Bowring, Walter Armiger, 1874-1931. Bowring, Walter Armiger, 1874-1931:The Maoris at Gallipoli. New Zealand Free Lance, 23 December 1915.. Various artists :Collection of newspaper clippings, photocopies and bromides of cartoons by W. Blomfield (A-312-1 and A-312-6), Angus (A-312-2), Paynter (A-312-3), Tom Scott (A-312-4), W. A. Bowring (A-312-5), Waite (A-312-7) and Ashley Hunter (A-312-8).. Ref: A-312-5-001. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22748237
Maori Contingent soldiers at No 1 Outpost, Gallipoli, Turkey
Maori Contingent, No 1 Outpost, Gallipoli, Turkey. Read, J C :Images of the Gallipoli campaign. Ref: 1/4-058101-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22330949
The spirit of his fathers
Blomfield, William, 1866-1938. Blomfield, William, 1866-1938 :The spirit of his fathers. New Zealand Observer, Christmas issue, December 1915.. Various artists :Collection of newspaper clippings, photocopies and bromides of cartoons by W. Blomfield (A-312-1 and A-312-6), Angus (A-312-2), Paynter (A-312-3), Tom Scott (A-312-4), W. A. Bowring (A-312-5), Waite (A-312-7) and Ashley Hunter (A-312-8).. Ref: A-312-1-088. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22888949
Unidentified Maori soldier in military uniform
Unidentified Maori soldier in military uniform. Portrait Collection. Ref: 1/4-018569-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23063820
World War 1 Maori soldiers performing a haka, Egypt
J M, fl 1915. World War 1 Maori soldiers performing a haka, Egypt - Photograph taken by J M. Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives. Ref: 1/2-000580-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22802673
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