Title
Robert 'Bob' Semple; union leader and Minister in the first Labour Government of New Zealand. Idealised German Aryan (master race) pure blooded family during the Nazi era 1936
Caption
Robert 'Bob' Semple (21 October 1873 – 31 January 1955) ; union leader and later Minister of Public Works for the first Labour Government of New Zealand. Robert Semple speaking at the foot of Wakefield Street, Auckland, in October, 1911. With him are two future Prime Ministers — Peter Fraser (seated, left), and Michael Joseph Savage (kneeling, right). Semple is reported to have said: “We aim at the abolition of poverty, a more equal distribution of wealth and equal opportunities for all.”
Date
1911
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP17A11_485
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (4,3Mb) / 19,5in x 12,0in / 5848 x 3586 (300dpi)