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Surrender of the Ngaiterangi at Te Papa - coming in with arms

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Date

25 July 1864

Artist

Horatio Gordon Robley (1840-1930)

Collection

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image Link

https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22799994

Description

Scene at Tauranga, with Ngati Rangi bringing in their arms and the arms of British soldiers captured in battle, after the battle of Gate Pa. The White Ensign is flying on a flagpole. A large group of Maori is seated, with their leader, Hori Ngatai standing in the centre and speaking. The captured British swords are plunged into the ground close to the table where the peace agreement is being signed. A two-storied European house at upper left and another house in the background

Compared to engraving in Illustrated London News, 1864, v.45, p.429.

Both Museum of New Zealand and Australian War Memorial Museum have similar views.

Other Titles - Ngati Rangi Tauranga

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All Rights Reserved

Image Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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Tags

War
Weapons
Soldiers

Category

People & Society

Glossary
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