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Hawera Boys’ Hostel

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Description:

Polish Boy's Hostel in Hawera, Princess Street extension. The hostel existed from 1949 to 1954, having achieved its objective of gradually absorbing its group of Polish children into the community.

Source:

New Zealand's First Refugees Pahiatua's Polish Children Polish Children's Reunion Committee 2004 0-476-00739-9

Time Period:

After WWII

Country:

New Zealand

City/Town/Village:

Hawera

Submitted By:

Jackie Rzepka

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