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‘A dastardly attempt’ (2nd of 6)

‘A dastardly attempt’

In 1895 interests in Victoria, where support for Australian federation was strong, feared New Zealand’s prosperity and independence would upset efforts to unite the Australasian colonies. This New Zealand Graphic cartoon shows Victoria attempting to derail New Zealand instead.

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: J-040-005
Cartoon by Ashley Hunter

Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

John Wilson. 'Australians', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 20-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/australians/1/3/2