Manawatu Conversations

Manawatu Conversations-24-12-2019 - Episode 88


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Barbara Kingi, Part 2 of 4. Childhood, moving near Pahiatua, smaller homestead. Then on to sheep farm. WWII, family activities on the farm, schooling. Jack Salt and other teachers led her into teaching. Exams for public service employment when 15. Sir John Hutton. Sister a good pianist, sent to England to study during the war. Brothers in the armed forces. Donald Campbell (of speed records) connection. Teaching at Rewa with no training. Sister playing for dances at Air Force base.
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