THE FIRST N.Z. SEAL.
Some months ago the Seal of the colony was found to be worn out, and application was made to the Home Government for a new one. The new Seal reached here in due course, the old one being, as required, sent Home. However, application was made by the New Zealand Government (through his Excellency) to the Secretary of State, asking that the old Seal might be returned to the colony as a memento, it being the first Seal used in the colonies under responsible government, and was sent out with the Constitution Act in 1852. The Home Government agreed
to return it, and the Seal arrived by the last mail, having been slightly defaced by order of the Queen in Council.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/PATM18820118.2.9
Bibliographic details
Patea Mail, 18 January 1882, Page 3
Word Count
125THE FIRST N.Z. SEAL. Patea Mail, 18 January 1882, Page 3
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in