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Framed Civic Award in recognition of voluntary service to Napier: Polly Forman

The framed award for Polly Forman, life member of Hawkes Bay Deaf Club can be viewed at its clubroom.

This is to certify that Polly Forman has been awarded a Civic Award in recognition of meritorious voluntary service to the Napier community. Dated this 2nd day of November 2000.

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Polly Forman (Karaka)
Polly Forman (Karaka)
Taonga source:
Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, 013-O-HBDC
Copyright status:
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