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"J. H. Castle, late Sergt. 68th Regt."

Copy photograph of a studio portrait of Sergeant J. H. Castle, 68th Regiment of Foot, British Army. The photograph is a bust portrait and shows Castle wearing military uniform with three medals pinned to his chest. The photograph is included on page 16 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0160

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"Sir G. Bowen, Governor"

Copy photograph of a studio portrait of Sir George Ferguson Bowen, Governor of New Zealand 1867-1873. The photograph is a bust portrait. Bowen is pictured in a suit with bow tie. The photograph is included on page 16 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0162

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"Bishop Cowie"

Copy photograph of a studio portrait of Bishop William Garden Cowie, first Anglican Bishop of Auckland. Cowie is seated and is wearing vestments. He is holding a mortar board in both hands. He has a long beard. The photograph is included on page 16 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0165

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"Staff Sergt. Majr. J. H. Castle, (Late Sergt. 68th Regiment)"

Copy photograph of a studio portrait of Staff Sergeant Major J. H. Castle, 68th Regiment of Foot, British Army. Castle is standing wearing full military uniform. One hand rests on the hilt of his sword and the other rests on a chair draped with a patterned cloth. An elaborate studio backdrop is visible in the background. The photograph is included on page 17 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0167

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"His Excellency R. H. Wynyard C. B."

Copy photograph of a painting of Colonel Robert Henry Wynyard, 58th Regiment, British Army and Provincial Superintendant of Auckland. The painting is a bust portrait showing Wynyard wearing a suit with a bow tie. The copy photograph includes the following annotation: "Col. of 58th Regt; Superintendant of the Province of Auckland; Commander of the Troops & Officer administering the Govt. of New Zealand 1855". The photograph is included on page 17 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0168

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"Col. Deane Pitt"

Copy photograph of Colonel Deane [sic?] Pitt (possibly George Dean Pitt, 1st Regiment Waikato Militia). The photograph is a bust portrait and shows Pitt wearing his military jacket. The photograph is included on page 17 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0170

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"Corpl. Russell, killed Te Ngutu o te Manu, Sep. 1868"

Copy photograph of Corporal James Russell, Armed Constabulary, who was killed on 7 September 1868 in the battle at Te Ngutu o te Manu, South Taranaki. Russell is wearing military uniform and is standing next to a pedestal supporting an ornate vase. Russell has one hand resting on the vase. A cockatoo is perched on the vase. A curtain is visible on the left of the image. The photograph is included on page 19 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0243

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"Capt. Everett"

Copy photograph of a studio portrait of Captain Everett. Everett is seated and is wearing military uniform. A studio backdrop featuring a window and curtain are visible on the right of the image. The photograph is included on page 19 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0244

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"Dr. S. Walker N.Z.C."

Copy photograph of Assistant Surgeon Samuel Walker, Armed Constabulary and recipient of the New Zealand Cross. Walker is pictured standing and is wearing military uniform. He holds a cane in one hand and the other hand is tucked into his jacket pocket. He is standing next to a small table that supports an unidentified object. An elaborate studio backdrop is visible on the left of the image. A patterned cloth is also visible on the floor behind is feet. The photograph is included on page 19 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0245

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"Pte. Dore Wellington Rangers, wounded Te Ngutu o te Manu, Sept. 7 1868"

Copy photograph of a studio portrait of Private George Dore, Wellington Rifles, wounded on 7 September 1868 at the battle of Te Ngutu o te Manu, South Taranaki. Dore is seated at a small table with one arm resting on the table top. Several books are also on the table. Dore lost his arm in the battle and the empty sleeve from his jacket is tucked into his jacket pocket. An elaborately painted studio backdrop, featuring a landscape scene, is visible on the left of the image. The photograph is included on page 19 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0247

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"Capt. Bulkeley, 65th Reg."

Copy photograph of Captain Bulkeley, 65th Regiment. The photograph is a bust portrait and shows Bulkeley wearing a military jacket and with a long beard. The photograph is included on page 20 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0248

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"Col. A. F. W. Wyatt C.B., 65 Reg."

Copy photograph of a studio portrait of Colonel Alfred Francis William Wyatt, 65th Regiment. Wyatt is standing and is wearing military uniform. He holds his sword in one hand. A studio chair is visible on the left of the image. The photograph is included on page 20 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0249

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"Major H. F. Turner, 65th Reg., severely wounded Mahoetahi, Nov. 6th 1860"

Copy photograph of Major Henry Ferdinand Turner, 65th Regiment. Turner is seated and is wearing military uniform. He is holding his 65th Regiment cap on his lap with the number facing the photographer. Turner has signed the original photograph with "Yours truly / H. F. Turner". Turner was wounded on 6 November 1860 at Mahoetahi, a pa site between New Plymouth and Waitara. He was hit in the right cheek with a musket ball. The photograph is included on page 20 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0250

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"Capt. Strange, killed Huirangi Feb. 1861"

Copy photograph of Captain Thomas George Strange, 65th Regiment. The photograph is a bust portrait and shows Strange wearing his military jacket. Strange was killed on 10 February 1861 in the battle at Huirangi, near Waitara. The photograph is included on page 20 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0251

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"Sergeant Major W. Alexander 65th Reg., Promoted to Ensign 1858"

Copy photograph of Sergeant Major William Alexander, 65th Regiment. Original photograph has been heavily hand tinted. The photograph is a bust portrait and shows Alexander in his military jacket. One arm leans against a table and he appears to be holding some papers in front of him on another surface. The photograph is included on page 20 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0253

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65th Regiment colours

Copy photograph of the 65th Regiment's colours. The colours feature the words "India", "Arabia", "Taranaki", "Waikato" and "Royal Tigers, Bengal". They also feature two flags, the Crown and a tiger. The photograph is included on page 20 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0252

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"Capt. R. H. MacGregor, 65th Reg."

Copy photograph of Captain Robert Henry MacGregor, 65th Regiment. MacGregor is seated and is wearing a suit. One arm rests on a table covered with a patterned table cloth. The background of the original photograph has been hand painted. The photograph is set against a patterned border of plants. The photograph is included on page 20 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0254

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"Ensign McKenna V.C., 65th Regt."

Copy photograph of Ensign Edward McKenna, 65th Regiment and Victoria Cross winner. The photograph is a bust portrait and shows McKenna as an older man wearing a suit. He has two medals pinned to his chest. He has grey hair and a grey beard. His name is signed on a piece of paper adhered beneath the photograph. McKenna was awarded the Victoria Cross for gallant conduct in the invasion of Waikato on 7 September 1863. The photograph is included on page 20 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0338

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"Col. Murray, 65th Reg.; Capt. C. Blewitt, 65th Reg.; Lt. F. Leonard, 65th Reg.; Lt. H. S. Bates, 65th Reg."

Copy photograph of four portraits depicting Colonel George Freeman Murray; Captain Charles Blewitt; Lieutenant Falcon Peter Leonard; and Lieutenant Henry Stratton Bates. All four men are of the 65th Regiment. All the photographs are formal studio portraits. The photograph is included on page 21 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0340

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"Capt. W. T. Croft 65th Regt."

Copy photograph of Captain William Thomas Croft, 65th Regiment. The photograph is a bust portrait and shows croft wearing his military jacket. He has a moustache. The photograph is included on page 21 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0339

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"Capt. W. H. St. Hill, 65th Reg."

Copy photograph of Windle Hill St. Hill, 65th Regiment. The photograph is a bust portrait and shows St. Hill wearing a suit jacket. The photograph is included on page 21 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0345

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"Adjt. A. H. Lewis, 65 Reg., severely wounded Rangiriri November 1863"

Copy photograph of Adjutant Arthur Henry Lewis, 65th Regiment. Lewis is standing next to a chaise lounge. He is wearing a suit and is holding an object, possibly a sword, in one hand. A dog is sitting at his feet. Lewis was wounded in battle at Rangiriri pā, Waikato, in November 1863. The photograph is included on page 21 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0346

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"Capt. J. S. Talbot, 65th Reg, severely wounded Rangiriri November 1863"

Copy photograph of Captain John Shrews Talbot, 65th Regiment. Talbot is pictured seated and is wearing military uniform. He has his regimental cap resting on his lap. Talbot was wounded in battle at Rangiriri pā, Waikato, in November 1863. He was wounded in the face, left arm and side, and was mistakenly reported dead in the Taranaki Herald of 28 November 1863. The photograph is included on page 21 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0347

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"Major W. H. Gresson, severeley [sic] wounded Rangiriri Novr. 1863"

Copy photograph of Major William Henry Gresson, 65th Regiment. The photograph is a bust portrait photographed in a round mat. Gresson is wearing a suit jacket and tie. He was wounded in battle at Rangiriri pā, Waikato, in November 1863. The photograph is included on page 21 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0348

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"Capt. E. J. Whitbread, 65th Reg."

Copy photograph of Captain Edmund Jacob Whitbread, 65th Regiment. Whitbread is pictured standing with one hand resting on the back of a chair, holding a hat in the same hand. His other hand is tucked in his pocket. He is wearing a suit. A curtain is visible in the background. The photograph is included on page 22 of William Francis Robert Gordon's album "Some "Soldiers of the Queen" who served in the Maori Wars and Other Notable Persons Connected Herewith".

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PHO2012-0349