The symbolic highpoint of our first Empire Day came when Lord Ranfurly laid the foundation stone for the veterans' home that later came to bear his name. Ranfurly saw successive generations of war veterans such as these blind men seen enjoying their pipes on the veranda, as reinforcing imperial links.
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Notes for My Successor
Until the late 1960s New Zealand's governors-general were British, mainly minor aristocrats, or admirals or generals. Read the full article
Page 3 - Hail and farewell
The new governor-general had to make a good impression. That meant landing in the
Page 5 - A home away from 'Home'
Government House in Wellington is a busy place. Every year it hosts about 15,000 guests at 200
