Statue Of George Grey, Auckland
The Sir George Grey Statue in Albert Park, Auckland commemorates George Grey, the third Governor-General of New Zealand, Governor of New Zealand and 11th Premier of New Zealand. The statue, sculpted by Francis John Williamson, was unveiled on 21 December 1904 by the Governor, William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket. Background Inception Whilst the career of George Grey was marked by controversy, he later gained recognition as an iconic elder statesman. Proposals to commemorate Grey arose during his lifetime, notably by the Auckland Women's Liberal League in 1895. George Grey died in 1898. Grey's death was met with a public outpouring of grief, which included closed shops and "a long procession of carnages and vehicles." The ''The New Zealand Herald, New Zealand Herald'' anticipated that the unveiling of the Grey Statue would serve as a final tribute, reporting:The unveiling of the Grey Statue may be looked forward to as the closing scene, when Aucklanders will doubtless again tur ...
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