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Welfare Conference

Delegates and observers from all over the country attended the Dominion Conference of the Maori Women's Welfare League held at the Pohc-o-Rawiri meetinghouse. The week-long conference was noted for much discussion concerning the future of Maori welfare.

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Delegates and observers surround the meetinghouse entrance as the official welcome takes place.

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Mrs Lorna Ngata presents Colin Brooks with his prize. This was for winning the cover design competition for the conference folder.

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Winners of the Te Puea Trophy for the best annual report went to Mesdames T. Hakaraia, B. Thompson, V. Hauraki, L. Brown and M. Waiti. At left is Mayor Harry Barker. (National Publicity Studios).