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Poster, 1890

Poster, 1890

Many Irish immigrants did not forget their origins or the social conditions which had forced them to leave. This poster advertising a programme in aid of Marist Brothers schools in Wellington featured Irish songs and a story of Irish eviction.

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: Eph-Variety-1890-01

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Jock Phillips. 'Irish', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 20-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/irish/4/2