In the current debate on a possible new flag for New Zealand, people often mention the success of Canadas distinctive flag. A key force behind that flag was John Ross Matheson, who died a month ago at the ripe age of 96. Theres a link from this page on the Clan Matheson New Zealand website to an obituary, which says that he played a masterminding role in the creation of Canada’s Maple Leaf flag, a rare unifying symbol in what was then a fractious country. Its worth noting that the adoption of Canadas new flag was full of controversy. But now its recognised as one of the worlds most distinctive national symbols.
Posted on: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 04:05:01 +0000
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