Framed Prints
Framed Print of Hoisting the British Flag in New Guinea: Mr. H. M. Chester...calling for cheers, 1883. Creator: Unknown
Hoisting the British Flag in New Guinea: Mr. H. M. Chester, Queensland Magistrate, calling for cheers, from a photograph taken on the spot by the Rev. W. G. Lawes, 1883. The proceedings of an agent of the Queensland Colonial Government, some three months ago, upon the coast of Papua or New Guinea, are now officially declared to be null and void...Our Illustration, nevertheless, of "a ceremony, purporting to be an annexation of New Guinea, " which was performed by Mr. H. M. Chester, the magistrate of Thursday Island in Torres Strait, acting under the orders of the Government of Queensland, is not without interest. Mr. Chester was accompanied by the captain of the small mission steam-boat Ellangowan, and by the Rev. W. G. Lawes and the Rev. J. Chalmers, missionaries, who are well acquainted with the native people on that part of the south coast of New Guinea; while the chief of the tribe living in the neighbourhood of Port Moresby, with his family, kinsmen and servants, was also present, freely consenting to the proclamation of British sovereignty...Mr. Chester, standby the flag-post, called for three cheers for Queen Victoria, immediately before the British flag was hoisted'. From "Illustrated London News", 1883. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 47292321
Activities Activity Administrator Annexation Attache British Flag Chalmers Cheering Chester Colonial Administrator Controversial Controversy Europeans Grass Skirt Indigenous People International Relations Magistrate Minister Missionaries Missionary New Guinea Official Papua New Guinea Papuan Patriotic Pith Helmet Pith Helmets Raising Hat Royal Navy Topee Topees Tradition Dress Union Flag Union Jack William George
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 24.3cm (7.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
