Hilda Tamepo celebrates her 50th birthday at the Auckland Deaf Society clubrooms. The joyous event includes speeches, dancing, and lots of food! Hilda was married to Ivan Tamepo, long time kaumatua of the Maori Deaf community. Hilda was a larger than life character who was a talented artist and performer, with a very sharp sense of humour, often dispensed with a very dry delivery style!
Hilda Tamepo celebrates her 50th at ADS!
1993 •
- Deaf Club
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Hilda Tamepo celebrates her 50th birthday at the Auckland Deaf Society clubrooms. The joyous event includes speeches, dancing, and lots of food!
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