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Patronage and Scientific Rationalism: The Public Service Act 1912

New Zealand History

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Temporary Appointments and Persistent Patronage

Dr. John E. Martin describes the 1886 reforms, the 1887 exemption for temporary staff, and how ministers used temporary posts for patronage.

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