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Jerusalem commune, 1971 (2nd of 2)

Jerusalem commune, 1971

In 1969 poet James K. Baxter set up a commune at Jerusalem (Hiruhārama), where he lived for periods until 1972, the year of his death. Baxter’s charisma drew many young people to the commune.

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Photograph by Ans Westra

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Diana Beaglehole. 'Whanganui places', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 21-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/whanganui-places/6/5/2