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1907 Imperial Conference - Discussions in Whitehall
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1907 Imperial Conference - Discussions in Whitehall
The Imperial Conference of 1907 - convened in London on 15th April 1907 as the Colonial Conference, concluding on 14th May 1907. The Chairman of the conference was British Prime Minister Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman. The conference decided to cease referring to self-governing British colonies as colonies and conferred upon them dominion status. Participants pictured here are (from left): Sir Joseph Ward (1856-1930) - Prime Minister of New Zealand, Sir Wilfrid Laurier (1841-1919) - Prime Minister of Canada, Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman (1836-1908) - Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, The Earl of Elgin (1849-1917) - United Kingdom Secretary of State for the Colonies, Alfred Deakin (1856-1919) - Prime Minister of Australia, Sir Leander Starr Jameson, 1st Baronet (1853-1917) - Prime Minister of the Cape Colony, Louis Botha ) - South African politician (who was the first Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa) and Sir William Lyne (1844-1913) - Australian Minister for Trade and Customs. Date: 1907
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1. Title: "Uniting the Dominions: The Imperial Conference of 1907 in Whitehall" This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of the British Empire as leaders from self-governing dominions gathered in London for the Imperial Conference of 1907. Convened from 15th April to 14th May, this conference marked a significant shift in the relationship between the United Kingdom and its dominions. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, the British Prime Minister, presided over the conference, which decided to cease referring to self-governing British colonies as colonies and instead conferred upon them dominion status. This recognition of equal partnership was a testament to the growing autonomy and maturity of the dominions. The photograph features key figures involved in the conference, including (from left): Sir Joseph Ward, Prime Minister of New Zealand; Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Prime Minister of Canada; Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman; The Earl of Elgin, United Kingdom Secretary of State for the Colonies; Alfred Deakin, Prime Minister of Australia; Sir Leander Starr Jameson, Prime Minister of the Cape Colony; and Sir William Lyne, Australian Minister for Trade and Customs. Louis Botha, a South African politician, is also present, who later became the first Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa. This image encapsulates the spirit of unity and cooperation among the dominions as they embarked on a new chapter in their shared history. The Imperial Conference of 1907 was a turning point in the evolution of the British Empire, paving the way for greater autonomy and self-governance for its dominions. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of this historical moment and the enduring bonds that united the dominions with the United Kingdom.
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