Māori Workers on Claude Hume farm, Katikati WWII

Datec. 1940sReference NumberPhoto 09-070DescriptionMāori workers who came in to help with weeding and other jobs on Claude Hume's farm, Katikati, during World War II. From album belonging to Marjory Evelyn Hewlett (nee Shaw), 1914-2008, who was a "land girl" on the Hume farm from 1940 until her discharge at the end of the war. She milked the cows and worked in the market garden where vegetables were grown to send overseas to the troops. They grew tomatoes, cabbages, carrots, potatoes, onions, and asparagus. Marjory married Claude Hewlett in 1946.FormatPrintSource of AcquisitionFrom Marjory Evelyn Hewlett's album, lent to the library by Joy Edmonds shortly after 2008. Joy Edmonds retains the original album.

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Kaitiakitanga StatementPlease use taonga Māori materials provided by Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries appropriately. This includes being respectful and mindful of the creator/s, as well as the mana and dignity of people, iwi and hapū group/s, and the environmental subjects depicted in the material.Cultural/Ethical StatusNoaRestrictionsNo cultural/ethical restrictions apply. Last edited by: Matanga Taonga Tuku Iho Maori

Last edited by: Matanga Taonga Tuku Iho Maori

CopyrightCopyright may apply. Please contact us if you have information regarding the copyright status of this item. AcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo 09-070

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Part of Photograph CollectionMarjory Evelyn Hewlett's album

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