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    The historian James Belich believed Cameron was not only the best European commander to serve in New Zealand but ‘among the best of Victorian generals’.

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Future PM Fraser charged with sedition

1916 Future PM Fraser charged with sedition

Peter Fraser's trial at the Wellington Magistrates' Court was the sequel to an anti-conscription speech. A number of union leaders were charged with the same crime. Fraser was convicted and served 12 months in gaol. more...

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Socialist objection - conscientious objection in the First World WarPeter Fraser

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  • The Radical criticism (NZETC)
  • Peter Fraser (Timeframes)
  • Peter Fraser (1966 encyclopaedia)
  • Social Democratic Party (1966 encyclopaedia)
  • Freedom of speech (1966 Encyclopaedia)
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