Life
1839-1893; b. Glanavy, Co. Antrim; apprenticed as a blacksmith;
emig. New Zealand; founded Wanganui Herald; served Maori War; House
of Representatives, 1875; Liberal Minister of Lands and native Affairs,
1884-87; Opposition leader, 1889, Prime Minister, 1891; noted for bold
policies. DIB
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Princess Grace Irish Library (Monaco)