Wellington College's 1885–86 cricket team and staff with the school's long-serving headmaster, Joseph Firth (centre). Known as 'The Boss', the 1.96-metre-tall Firth aimed to mould his school along the lines of English 'public' schools such as Rugby and Harrow. He encouraged strict adherence to the principles of amateurism, believing these developed mental and moral qualities.
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Alexander Turnbull Library, Miss C. Heine Collection (PAColl-2232)
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