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Biography: Alpers, Oscar Thorwald Johan

Oscar Thorwald Johan Alpers

Oscar Thorwald Johan Alpers

Oscar Alpers was a successful trial lawyer between 1903 and 1925. He was aided in this profession by his powerful voice, command of the English language and dramatic skills.

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Alexander Turnbull Library, S. P. Andrew Collection (PAColl-3739)

Reference: 1/1-018704; F

Photograph by Stanley P. Andrew

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Oscar Alpers. 'Alpers, Oscar Thorwald Johan', Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, first published in 1996. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/35/oscar-thorwald-johan-alpers (accessed 4 June 2026).