Key Historical Figures

There were many key historical figures within New Zealand society who  influenced New Zealand society because of their beliefs that war was wrong, for different reasons. These men and woman held different views and reasons to refuse compulsory military training, and therefore became some of the more recognisable conscientious objectors within New Zealand.

(Hover over the photos to see who these historical key figures are)
From left to right

1. McDonald, James Ingram, 1865-1935. Rua Kenana. Ref: 1/2-C-008873-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22556331
2. Labour Member of Parliament for Buller, Paddy Webb. S P Andrew Ltd :Portrait negatives. Ref: 1/2-043609-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22691389
3. Archibald Baxter. Barrington, Archibald Charles, 1906-1986 :Photographs of World War II conscientious objectors, and of Hautu Dentention Camp, Taupo district. Ref: 1/2-037732-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23114217
4. Te Kirihaehae Te Puea Herangi. Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives. Ref: 1/2-001920-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22825076