condensed discuss document expanded export feedback print share remove reset document_white enquire_white export_white report_white

Collections Online

Collections record

discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml

Captain Rushton's Obituary, 1925

documentary heritage
  • Description

    Newspaper obituary titled "Maori War Veterans. Captain Rushton Passes. Notable Deeds Recalled. Opponent of Te Kooti." in which Rushton's significant participation in the New Zealand Wars is remembered. Mention is made of his expedition to the Waimana Valley in search of Kereopa, his successful ndeavour to dissuade the Whakatohea Iwi from joining Te Kooti, and his attempt at capturing Te Kooti near the Motu River. (Source: 'The New Zealand Herald', Vol. LXII, No.

    19,070, 15 July 1925, page 10)

  • Other Id

    10569 (Presto content ID)

    MS-266-5 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

Images and documents

Catalogue

The development of the Auckland War Memorial Museum online collection is an ongoing process; updates, new images and records are added weekly. In some cases, records have yet to be confirmed by Museum staff, and there could be mistakes or omissions in the information provided.

The gift of curiosity

With unlimited free entry to all paid exhibitions, discounted event tickets and exclusive Member-only events, a Museum Membership is the gift that keeps on giving year-round.

SEE OPTIONS FROM $60

The gift of curiosity