John Ballance

Life
1839-1893; b. Glanavy, Co. Antrim; apprenticed as a blacksmith; emig. New Zealand; founded Wanganui Herald; served Maori War; House of Representatives, 1875; Liberal Minister of Lands and native Affairs, 1884-87; Opposition leader, 1889, Prime Minister, 1891; noted for bold policies. DIB

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