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It has been replaced in the Faces of Wales Gallery with another portrait titled Hedger and Ditcher: Portrait of William Lloyd.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2021

On one rare occasion when Vahey was disciplined for his behaviour – a parent had objected to an inappropriate comment Vahey had made to students – he complained to Terry Hedger, the principal.

From The Guardian • Jun. 14, 2016

“The Department has expended significant resources to locate anyone who might match the description of the person, to no avail,” Mr. Hedger wrote.

From Washington Times • Jun. 12, 2016

“Mr. Hedger will now have the opportunity to detail exactly what ‘resources’ he ‘expended’ and how.”

From Washington Post • Jun. 10, 2016

Hedger ordered steak and onions absentmindedly, not realizing why he had an apprehension that this dish might be less readily at hand hereafter.

From Youth and the Bright Medusa by Cather, Willa Sibert