The Dom. A Century of News. 1907-2007. Edited Karl du Fresne. The Dominion Post, Wellington

A selection of excerpts from this iconic NZ newspaper reflecting the news of most of its years of existence. Some have modern commentary attached. Many photos and the odd advert and front cover illustrate the text and provide a glimpse of NZ life as it was

Diverse subjects incl:

Fire at Parliament Buildings 1907 Escaped Prisoner Joseph Pawleka 1910 The Influenza Epidemic 1918 Depression Mayhem 1932 The Death of Ratana 1939 The Battle for Crete 1941 The Great Zorro 1954 The 1956 Springbok Tour Rock n Roll 1960 The Blossom Festival Riot 1960 George Wilder 1962 Washday at the Pa 1964 The End of Six O’clock Closing 1967 The Battle of Molesworth Street 1981 Meter Misfits 1995

Many write ups about former Staff, with portraits.

120pp; b/w photos and illustrations; timeline of milestones re the Paper; s/covers; very good condition

Text Copyright 2009 Collectible Books, Napier

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