The life of Margaret Hope

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Rā | Date1904-1991Ingoa Taitara | TitleThe life of Margaret HopeKaituhituhi | AuthorMarina SciasciaHilary PedersenKaihanga | CreatorTim HopeHanga Ā-tinana | Physical FormatpdfWhakaahuatanga | DescriptionMargaret Hope was born in Waipukurau on September 8, 1904. During the devastating Napier earthquake, she and her husband Tom dedicated nine days to relief efforts in Napier, followed by another four days assisting in Waipukurau, before returning to their home in Otama, Mangaorapa. Margaret went on to become a prominent figure in the Mangaorapa branch of the Country Women’s Institute. In 1970, Margaret was honoured with the prestigious Counsellor of Honour Award by the National Council in Christchurch, the highest recognition given by the New Zealand Red Cross.Wāhi | LocationOtama|ManaorapaTohu Matawhenua | Geo Coordinates^[1]

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Kohinga | CollectionHakui – Mothers of PorangahauTangata | PersonMargaret HopeWāhi | PlacePorangahau

Whānau | Family

Whaea | MotherGladys OrmondMatua | FatherJohn DaviesTane | HusbandTom HopeTamariki | ChildrenTim HopeJeremy Hope

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