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Careless Talk
By William Pember Reeves
A French sea-captain let his tongue wag over dinner, and New Zealand’s destiny took a different turn.
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Empire Day
By D. H. Montgomery
American historian David Montgomery explains why Britain’s Empire Day really was a cause for celebration.
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The Peacemaker
American historian David Montgomery credited King Edward VII with bringing peace to Europe, the Empire and the world.
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The Crimson Thread
By Sir Henry Parkes
In 1890, Sir Henry Parkes reminded Australians that they had a natural kinship and declared them ready to manage their own affairs.
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Mischievous Interference
By The Council of New South Wales
In 1852 the Council of New South Wales sent a strongly-worded petition to London, demanding the right of self-government.
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Defective Democracy
By John George Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham
Lord Durham warned Westminster that colonial Canada must be run by elected MPs, not career bureaucrats.
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