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Who was the first speaker of the house of representatives in New Zealand?
Who was the first speaker of the house of representatives in New Zealand?
- Wellington Connotational Association
- Sir Frederick Weld
- William Vavasour
- Sir Charles Clifford (correct)
What was Sir Charles Clifford convinced of in New Zealand?
What was Sir Charles Clifford convinced of in New Zealand?
- its suitability for dairy farming
- its suitability for wheat farming
- its suitability for cattle farming
- its suitability for sheep farming (correct)
Who did Sir Charles Clifford establish Flaxbourne Station with?
Who did Sir Charles Clifford establish Flaxbourne Station with?
- Sir Frederick Weld (correct)
- Wellington Connotational Association
- Justice of the Peace
- William Vavasour
What public office position did Sir Charles Clifford hold?
What public office position did Sir Charles Clifford hold?
What is the name of the station established by Sir Charles Clifford in 1850?
What is the name of the station established by Sir Charles Clifford in 1850?
What is the notion that Sir Charles Clifford's prominence supports?
What is the notion that Sir Charles Clifford's prominence supports?
What was the initial promising venture that Charles Clifford and William Vavasour undertook in New Zealand?
What was the initial promising venture that Charles Clifford and William Vavasour undertook in New Zealand?
What led Charles Clifford to move away from his initial sheep farming venture in Wairarapa?
What led Charles Clifford to move away from his initial sheep farming venture in Wairarapa?
What were the occupations of Charles Clifford and William Vavasour that supported the notion that 'Sheep are at the heart of New Zealand'?
What were the occupations of Charles Clifford and William Vavasour that supported the notion that 'Sheep are at the heart of New Zealand'?
What was the significance of Charles Clifford's establishment of Flaxbourne Station in 1847?
What was the significance of Charles Clifford's establishment of Flaxbourne Station in 1847?
What was the significance of Charles Clifford's holding of public office positions in New Zealand?
What was the significance of Charles Clifford's holding of public office positions in New Zealand?
What was the outcome of Charles Clifford's taking on 60,000 acres at Stoney Hurst in 1850?
What was the outcome of Charles Clifford's taking on 60,000 acres at Stoney Hurst in 1850?
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Charles Clifford and New Zealand
- Charles Clifford (1813-1893) was the first speaker of the House of Representatives in New Zealand.
- He arrived in New Zealand in 1842 with his cousin William Vavasour, who shared his enthusiasm for the country's suitability for sheep farming.
- In 1844, Clifford and Vavasour leased 20,000 acres in Wairarapa to start a sheep run, which showed promising early signs.
Clifford's Sheep Runs
- However, the rent forced Clifford to establish a new sheep run, Flaxbourne Station, in 1847, with 2,500 Merinos and his cousin Sir Frederick Weld.
- In 1850, Clifford took on 60,000 acres at Stoney Hurst, expanding his sheep farming operations.
Public Office and Legacy
- Clifford held various public office positions in New Zealand, including Justice of the Peace, member of the Wellington Constitutional Association, and Wellington Provincial Council.
- He was a member of the General Assembly and became the first Speaker of the House in 1852.
- Clifford's prominence in both public office and pastoralism in colonial New Zealand supports the idea that sheep were at the heart of New Zealand's development and culture.
Charles Clifford and New Zealand
- Charles Clifford (1813-1893) was the first speaker of the House of Representatives in New Zealand.
- He arrived in New Zealand in 1842 with his cousin William Vavasour, who shared his enthusiasm for the country's suitability for sheep farming.
- In 1844, Clifford and Vavasour leased 20,000 acres in Wairarapa to start a sheep run, which showed promising early signs.
Clifford's Sheep Runs
- However, the rent forced Clifford to establish a new sheep run, Flaxbourne Station, in 1847, with 2,500 Merinos and his cousin Sir Frederick Weld.
- In 1850, Clifford took on 60,000 acres at Stoney Hurst, expanding his sheep farming operations.
Public Office and Legacy
- Clifford held various public office positions in New Zealand, including Justice of the Peace, member of the Wellington Constitutional Association, and Wellington Provincial Council.
- He was a member of the General Assembly and became the first Speaker of the House in 1852.
- Clifford's prominence in both public office and pastoralism in colonial New Zealand supports the idea that sheep were at the heart of New Zealand's development and culture.
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