Proclamation for civil evacuation of New Plymouth during the New Zealand Wars

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Title

Proclamation for civil evacuation of New Plymouth during the New Zealand Wars

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TAPUHI

Description

Proclamation for the civil evacuation of New Plymouth during the New Zealand Wars. Dated 27 July 1860, it is signed by Colonel Charles Emilius Gold and bears the Royal Coat of Arms for the United Kingdom. The text of the item reads: "Proclamation. All families numbering five children or upwards drawing rations will hold themselves in readiness to proceed to Port Cooper by the first opportunity. Passages will be provided, and every attention will be paid to their comforts. Lads over 16 may b...

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Date created

27 Jul 1860

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23220831

Locations

Lyttelton Harbour / Whakaraupō / New Plymouth / Lyttelton Harbour

Related subjects

Gold, Charles Emilius, 1809-1871 / Devices (Heraldry) / Posters / Proclamations / Taranaki War, N.Z., 1860-1861 / Evacuation of civilians / Lyttelton Harbour / Whakaraupō / New Plymouth

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