During the 1913 waterfront dispute, Wellington wharfies (waterside workers) took over the wharves and stopped shipping there. The government called in special constables – many of them farm workers – to restore order and protect the main ports. These 700 mounted special constables are riding along Oxford Street in Christchurch on their way to Lyttelton to ensure strikebreakers can continue to work the wharves.
Using this item
Christchurch City Libraries
Reference:
CCL PhotoCD2, IMG0031
This item has been provided for private study purposes (such as school projects, family and local history research) and any published reproduction (print or electronic) may infringe copyright law. It is the responsibility of the user of any material to obtain clearance from the copyright holder.
Add new comment