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Oscar Thorwald Johan Alpers

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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

Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

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Oscar Alpers. 'Alpers, Oscar Thorwald Johan', Ngā Tāngata Taumata Rau, i tāngia tuatahitia ki 1996. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/photograph/35/oscar-thorwald-johan-alpers (accessed 4 June 2026).