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Bernard Fergusson and Walter Nash

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Walter Nash

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Portrait photograph of Prime Minister Walter Nash.

Walter Nash

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Biography of prime minister Walter Nash

Film showing scenes from the 1954 election

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This feature shows politicians on the hustings during the 1954 election campaign. This election was notable for the first appearance of the Social Credit Political League, which challenged the two-party dominance National and Labour had enjoyed since the late 1930s. The clip also shows voters entering polling booths on election day and people listening to the results being broadcast on the radio that night.

Film clip: unveiling parliamentary centenary plaque, 1956

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100-year celebrations

In 1956 Members of Parliament travelled to Auckland to unveil a plaque, commemorating a century of parliamentary government in New Zealand, on the original site of Parliament. The clip shows Speaker Matthew Oram in his wig; Prime Minister Sidney Holland and his deputy, Keith Holyoake; and the Leader of the Opposition, Walter Nash. The title deeds to the site were handed over to Auckland's Mayor, John Luxford.

1968 - key events

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NZHistory.net.nz, New Zealand history online - walter nash

Bernard Fergusson and Walter Nash

Walter Nash

Walter Nash

Film showing scenes from the 1954 election

Film clip: unveiling parliamentary centenary plaque, 1956

100-year celebrations

1968 - key events

Wahine disaster