John Rutherford Blair, Mayor
Artist
UNKNOWN
Date
1898
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Description
Scottish-born John Blair, elected mayor of Wellington in 1898, was known as a liberal and free-thinking man particularly for his support of workers' rights.
Blair ensured that the city's tramways would be in the hands of the Council rather than a private business, stating that he 'did not desire to see the tramways a day longer in the hands of a syndicate than could be avoided'.
After his mayoralty, Blair went on to become the chairman of the Bank of New Zealand.
Blair ensured that the city's tramways would be in the hands of the Council rather than a private business, stating that he 'did not desire to see the tramways a day longer in the hands of a syndicate than could be avoided'.
After his mayoralty, Blair went on to become the chairman of the Bank of New Zealand.
Media
Black and white silver gelatin print. Oval.
Measurements
Sighted: hxw 495 x 400mm
Frame: hxwxd 830 x 730 x c55mm
Registration number
ART00639
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