Story: Urban Māori
During the Second World War, young Māori not eligible for military service were ‘manpowered’ into industries supporting the war effort. As a result many were required to move to urban areas. The young women pictured are taking a meal break during their shift at a munitions factory in Hamilton.
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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: 1/4-000865; F
Photograph by John Dobrée Pascoe
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