Gallery – Polish refugees in New Zealand
Far from their Native Land
An article written in 1945 about three Polish girls attending Convent of the Sacred Heart, Auckland and details about the Polish children coming to New Zealand.
Krystyna Kołodyńska-Downey
After WWII
New Zealand
Auckland
Graduation photo of Krystyna Kołodyńska
Graduation photo of Krystyna Kołodyńska (aged 20 years). The first of the Polish Children to attend university and to graduate (BA in French and English) . Photo taken on her graduation day 9 May 1952, in Auckland.
Krystyna Kołodyńska-Downey
After WWII
New Zealand
Auckland
60th Jubilee of Polish children’s arrival in New Zealand
My partner Stephen, me and mum at 60th Jubilee of Polish children's arrival in New Zealand. Unveiling of commemorative plaque. 26 October 2004 at Frank Kitts Park, Wellington, New Zealand.
Lonia Sarniak
After WWII
New Zealand
Wellington
Grotto built by Polish children
Grotto built by Polish children
Lonia Sarniak
During WWII
New Zealand
Pahiatua
Polish children, Pahiatua Camp, New Zealand
Janina Marchewa (my mother) is in back row, left-hand corner.
Lonia Sarniak
During WWII
New Zealand
Pahiatua
Irena and friend in Pahiatua Camp
Irena and friend in Pahiatua Camp. Irena is standing on the left of picture.
Brian Mansor
During WWII
New Zealand
Pahiatua, Tararua District
Irena and Richard Mansor Wedding Photo
Irena and Richard Mansor Wedding Photo. They were married at St Mary of the Angel church in Wellington, NZ. Best man is Wilfred Mansor, brother of Richard.
Brian Mansor
After WWII
New Zealand
Wellington
Irena with a group of girls and adults at Pahiatua
Irena with a group of girls and adults at Pahiatua
Brian Mansor
After WWII
New Zealand
Pahiatua, Tararua District
Red Cross Tracing Form for Antoni
Irena only found her brother Antoni when she was near her death of cancer in New Zealand in 1977. They spoke on the phone but never met again after last meeting in the Childrens Camp in Teheran or Isfahan.
Brian Mansor
After WWII
New Zealand
Wellington
Red Cross Tracing Correspondence Page 3
Irena only found her brother Antoni when she was near her death of cancer in New Zealand in 1977. They spoke on the phone but never met again after last meeting in the Childrens Camp in Teheran or Isfahan.
Brian Mansor
After WWII
New Zealand
Wellington, Wellington
Red Cross Tracing Correspondence Page 2
Irena only found her brother Antoni when she was near her death of cancer in New Zealand in 1977. They spoke on the phone but never met again after last meeting in the Childrens Camp in Teheran or Isfahan.
Brian Mansor
After WWII
New Zealand
Wellington, Wellington
Maria Nowotarska – 1945
In garden at house of Jean Fraser (Red Cross Staff), Pahiatua - after being hospitalised.
Maria Kołodzińska
After WWII
New Zealand
Pahiatua
Sport at Pahiatua Camp
Girls playing basketball at Pahiatua Camp sometime between 1946 and 1947.
Maria Kołodzińska
During WWII
New Zealand
Sport at Pahiatua Camp – Boys playing Volleyball – 1944-49
Sport at Pahiatua Camp – Boys playing Volleyball – 1944-49
Maria Kołodzińska
After WWII
New Zealand
On Parade – Pahiatua Camp 1944-1949
Parading for visitors in uniform at Pahiatua Camp.
Maria Kołodzińska
After WWII
New Zealand
Mikołaj Nowotarski
Mikołaj Nowotarski
Maria Kołodzińska
After WWII
New Zealand
Mikołaj and Janina (Świerczyńska) Nowotarski
With children Helen and Teresa in New Zealand
Maria Kołodzińska
After WWII
New Zealand
Maria Nowotarska in Wellington
Maria Nowotarska in Wellington
Maria Kołodzińska
After WWII
New Zealand
Maria Nowotarska at a dance at St Francis Hall, Wellington
Maria Nowotarska and Stasia Świerczyńska approx. 1950
Maria Kołodzińska
After WWII
New Zealand
Maria Nowotarska and Stanisław Kołodziński
New Years Ball, Wellington (when they were young) after winning the 1st Ball Prize
Maria Kołodzińska
After WWII
New Zealand
Maria Nowotarska and friend
In traditional Polish dancing costume, Pahiatua Cam
Maria Kołodzińska
During WWII
New Zealand
Maria Nowotarska and E Wierzbicka
Dancing in traditional Polish costume, Pahiatua Camp 1944-1949
Maria Kołodzińska
After WWII
New Zealand
Maria Nowotarska & Jean Fraser – 1945
Maria a the house of Jean Fraser (Red Cross staff) before returning to Pahiatua Camp - after being hospitalised.
Maria Kołodzińska
After WWII
New Zealand
Maria Nowotarska & Friends – Pahiatua
l-r: Janina Ratuszna, Stanisława Masalska, Maria Nowotarska
Maria Kołodzińska
After WWII
New Zealand
Maria Nowotarska & Friends – Outside Pahiatua Hall 1944-49
l-r: Janina Ratuszna, Maria Nowotarska, Jadwiga Adamczyk
Maria Kołodzińska
After WWII
New Zealand
Maria Nowotarska & Eugenia Sajewicz
Maria Nowotarska & Eugenia Sajewicz
Maria Kołodzińska
New Zealand
Maria and Stanisław Kołodziński, Wellington – 1950
Maria and Stanisław Kołodziński, Wellington – 1950
Maria Kołodzińska
After WWII
New Zealand
Maria Nowotarska & friend
At a dance at St Francis Hall, Wellington approx. 1950
Maria Kołodzińska
After WWII
New Zealand
Jan and Krystyna Nowotarski
With children Stan, Rosie and Ted
Maria Kołodzińska
After WWII
New Zealand
In traditional Polish dancing costume
At Pahiatua Camp, 1944-49
Maria Kołodzińska
After WWII
New Zealand