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MRS HINGA WALKER Mrs Hinga Walker died in Wellington recently in her 68th year. Mrs Walker had a long association with welfare work among the Maori people and was held in high esteem for her example and high standard of character. She was especially interested in the work of the Maori Women's Welfare Committee, in hospital visiting, and in the welfare of Maori girls in the city. She was the first Maori woman warden in the Wellington area. This office gave official recognition to her work and increased the scope of her service in the city. Mrs Walker was a member of the Ngati Poneke Tribal Committee and was vice-president of the Christchurch Te Waipounamu Girls' College Old Girls' Association.

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Te Ao Hou, September 1961, Page 3

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MRS HINGA WALKER Te Ao Hou, September 1961, Page 3

MRS HINGA WALKER Te Ao Hou, September 1961, Page 3