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Walter Bowring - Mr A. Kidd, M.H.R,, Graphite, Ink & Gouache on Board
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Walter Bowring (1874-1931) Mr A. Kidd, M.H.R Graphite, Ink & Gouache on board Signed right on recto Undated 523 x 414mm The Press' private archive of Walter Bowring Additional Information: Unframed and noted 'F. A. Archer' bottom right on recto. Marked with rough edges on card and foxing. Including graphite transfer. In aged condition. Mr Alfred Kidd, M.H.R was an Auckland politician, elected as the 18th Mayor of the city in 1902 as well as being a member of the House of Representatives for Auckland from 1902-1908, across two terms of office. He was a longstanding member of the Auckland City Council, first elected in 1884 and then again in 1892 following resignation in 1888. Prior to his political career Kidd worked as a miner and proprietor of a hotel, and sat on numerous local boards in addition to sporting and social commitments. As both an artistic creation and a historical document, the work serves as an important resource for the study of regional history. Images can be directly connected to contemporary reporting in The Press, enhancing their significance when viewed in conjunction with written primary sources. Above all, each piece stands as an engaging and accessible record of its time, inviting collectors and the wider public alike to explore and appreciate Canterbury’s heritage, while reflecting the vital role of the Press in documenting Christchurch during a period of transition and renewal.
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