Scene of the Wairau Massacre.

Scarce engraved view of where the Wairau Massacre (Wairau Affray) occurred on 17 June 1843 which was the first serious clash of arms between the Maori and British settlers in New Zealand after the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi and the only one to take place on the South Island.

References:
Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 : 12842.

Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 2266945
State Library New South Wales: Call Numbers:TQ076098
State Library Victoria: SLT 919.4 C27
State Library South Australia: 919.4 C344