| Collection |
Marlborough Province - down the decades from early days |
| Description |
A black and white photograph showing the Marlborough Express office in High Street, Blenheim decorated with various banners and placards for the relief of Ladysmith during the Second Boer War (1899-1902). The battle for Ladysmith was from 30 October 1899 to 28 February 1900. The front of the photograph says, "How Marlborough Express, Blenheim, N.Z [New Zealand] celebrated Relief of Ladysmith."
Photograph is stamped in blue on the front mount with Marlborough Historical Society.
Photograph is stamped on the reverse with A.M. Hale Collection.
A scan of this photograph is to be used in the Changing European History Gallery 2 display in commemoration of the Marlborough Provincial 150th anniversary on 1 November 2009.
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Caption 74
The Relief of Ladysmith, South Africa, 28 February, 1900. The original Marlborough Express office shown in High Street. Patriotic workers have decorated the frontage to mark the relief of the besieged Imperial Troops, and civilians in the town of Ladysmith. This was at the start of the British war against the South African Dutch (Boers). The battle, and siege of Ladysmith, lasted from 30 October, 1899, until 28 February, 1900. 2009.067.0038
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| Year Range from |
1900 |
| Object ID |
2009.067.0038 |
| Object Name |
Photograph |
| Place |
Blenheim |
| Title |
Marlborough Express Office and the Relief of Ladysmith 1900 |
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