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MAORI WORD “PIUPIU” MR ALFRED HILL’S SONG COMEDY IN AMERICA (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received March 1, 3.15 p.m.) NEW YORK, Feb. 29 Mr Clement Williams defied the censorship when the National Broadcasting Corporation wanted the Maori word “piupiu” omitted from a broadcast on the grounds of decency in Mr Alfred Hill’s song, “Waiata Poi.” Mr Williams explained that piupiu meant a grass skirt. The officials are still dubious.
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Waikato Times, Volume 126, Issue 21051, 1 March 1940, Page 8
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