Gallery – Polish Refugees in New Zealand

Polish children and adults on board US General Randall, Wellington, NZ - 31 October 1944. (l-r): Janina Nawrocka, Zofia Czochańska, Jadwiga Jarka, ?, Czesława Jackowska, ?, Julia Rolińska, Zofia Kołodzińska, Krystyna Skwarko (snr) Little girl in front beside lady with back turned: Irena Wierzbicka Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F- 3624-1/2 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe From the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

Polish children on board US General Randall getting ready to disembark in Wellington, NZ Far left at back: Waleria Merwid Left at back (1st boy, with hat by door): Jan Dawiec, (further back, beside door) Zofia Szysz Right, by stairs: Helena Białostocka, (in front of stairs) Danuta Kalińska In front, in middle, standing by himself: Mikołaj Bartniczak In front, little girl beside girl with plaster: Maria Woźniak Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F- 3627-1/2 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe From the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

Polish children on board US General Randall getting ready to disembark in Wellington, NZ Far left at back: Waleria Merwid Left at back (1st boy, with hat by door): Jan Dawiec, (further back, beside door) Zofia Szysz Right, by stairs: Helena Białostocka, (in front of stairs) Danuta Kalińska In front, in middle, standing by himself: Mikołaj Bartniczak In front, little girl beside girl with plaster: Maria Woźniak Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F- 3627-1/2 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe From the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

Returning New Zealand Soldiers with Polish children on board the US General Randall, Wellington, NZ - 31 October 1944 Centre front on Soldiers knee: Halina Wenckiewicz, (just behind her, holding Soldiers hand) Stanisław Skwarko Far right, in front: Elżbieta Bednarska Far right, at back - little girl with clasped hands: Halina Woźniak Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F- 3626-1/2 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe From the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

Polish children and adults on board US General Randall, Wellington, NZ - 31 October 1944. (l-r): Janina Nawrocka, Zofia Czochańska, Jadwiga Jarka, ?, Czesława Jackowska, ?, Julia Rolińska, Zofia Kołodzińska, Krystyna Skwarko (snr) Little girl in front beside lady with back turned: Irena Wierzbicka Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F- 3624-1/2 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe From the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image

Polish children and Adults arriving in New Zealand on board US General Randall, 31 October 1944 Top left: Mieczysław Sadowski, (3rd from left) Maria Sawicka, (centre top, 12th from left) Maria Herman Bottom right hand corner: Gizela Sawlewicz Centre photo, standing holding door: Janina Świerczyńska, (2nd lady in from her, smiling and wearing headband) Salomea Surynt, (next to her on left) Emilia Czerny-Hołownia Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F- 3625-1/2 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe From the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

A soldier holding two of the Polish children on board the US General Randall, Wellington, New Zealand (l-r): Zofia Dobrońska, Unknown Soldier, Lech Dobroński, Helena Pilarska Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F- 3629-1/2 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe From the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

Original caption: Some of the bigger boys. They are clothed with the help of the Polish Children's Hospitality Committee, a channel for offers of assistance by the Public through various public bodies. 7 February 1945 Far left: Bolesław Wojtowicz, Czesław Pelc Far right: Stanisław Prędki (Kennedy), Stanisław Skiba, Kazimierz Rzepka Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F- 1391-1/4 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe From the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

A group of children at the Polish refugee camp in Pahiatua. Original caption reads: "A supply of toys and a comfortable bedroom in the background." - 1945 Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F- 1368-1/4 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe From the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

The Kindergarten Group in dormitory watching something - 1945. Ladies standing at back (l-r): Anna Rubisz, Jadwiga Tietze, Helena Nawalaniec, ?, Maria Bednarska. Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F- 1367-1/4 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe From the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

7th February 1945 (l-r): ?, Jan Lepionka, ?, Genowefa Magierowska, Wiera Ławreńczuk, Anna Lewkowicz, Maria Pytlos, Maria Mokrzecka, Krystyna Dygas Children in background unknown. Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F- 1365-1/4 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe From the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

Mrs Ludwika Styglan (nee Bazgier) taking part in a Catholic mass in the Sala Odczytowa (auditorium) at the Polish refugee camp in Paihiatua. Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F- 1392-1/4 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe From the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

(l-r): Stefania Kamińska, Wanda Szczawińska, ? Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F- 1375-1/4 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe From the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

Children playing a game at the Polish refugee camp in Pahiatua. Original caption reads: "Boys playing Housey-housey, which needs a quick eye and a loud voice. Americans call this game 'lotto'." Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F- 1379-1/4 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe From the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F- 1393-1/4 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe From the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

Father Michał Wilniewczyc with Zofia Mroczek (on left facing camera) and Jadwiga Haptaś (in centre of group facing camera) at Pahiatua camp. Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F- 1386-1/4 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe From the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

Caregiver in background: Anna Teresa Rubisz (l-r): Zofia Dobrońska, ?, Ewa Wierzbicka, ?, Wiera Ławreńczuk, Krystyna Dygas. Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F- 1378-1/4 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe From the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

Zofia Portas singing in the classroom at Pahiatua Camp - 1945 Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F- 1371-1/4 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe From the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

Boys looking at scrapbooks in the Camp Hospital, Pahiatua - 1945 On Far Right: Edward Wała Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F- 1384-1/4 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe From the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F- 1372-1/4 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe From the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

Eugenia Sajewicz recovers in the hospital at Pahiatua Camp - 1945 Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F- 1382-1/4 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe From the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

(l-r): Teresa Dąbrowska, ?, Maria Góral (in background on right) Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F- 1373-1/4 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe From the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

Part of the welcoming group and the Polish Consul General on board the General Randall at Wellington. Standing in Front Row (l-r): Polish Consul General Kazimierz Antoni Wodzicki, Helena Pilarska, Janina Dźwiniel, Irena Woźniak, Stefania Kozera, Krystyna Skwarko Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F-3633-1/2 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe from the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

(l-r): Julia Rolińska, Eleonora Pruszyńska, (at back) ?, Stefania Serdyńska, ?, Władysława Pilarska. Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F-1369-1/4 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe from the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

In the back of the class room: Mrs Krystyna Skwarko. Beside the window, 2nd desk from front: Ignacy Płachecki. In front, bottom right corner: Zdzisław Kaczorowski. Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F-1374-1/4 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe from the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

Zofia Szysz (far right) on the war at the hospital in Pahiatua Camp 1945. Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F-1381-1/4 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe from the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

Bożena Terlecka being treated by Nurse Zofia Szysz - 1945. Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F-1380-1/4 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe from the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

Ryszard Nowacki working on a jigsaw puzzle with the help of a NZ Nurse. Standing watching is Nurse Maria Sawicka. Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F-1383-1/4 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe from the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

The boys are lead into the dining room no. 1 by Mrs Krystyna Skwarko. On the right, next to boy in black vest is Teodor Poszeluk. Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F-1389-1/4 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe from the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.

Boys line up outside the Sala Odczytowa (auditorium - used as a cinema, church, concert hall, and dance hall) for church at Pahiatua Camp, NZ. Boy on right: Kazimierz Rajwer. Disk 34442 - Reference No.: F-1388-1/4 Photographer: John Dobree Pascoe from the John Pascoe Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, N.Z. Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before any reuse of this image.