'I’m Not Doing the Job for You or for Anyone!’ Men’s appeals against direction into employment, 1942-45’

Scholars and Soup: Join us for a bowl of hot soup and a presentation by historian David Littlewood. He will be talking about how New Zealand men were ordered into specified employment during the Second World War, and the objections they raised to that process.

When

DATES

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Where

LOCATION

Central Library

Mezzanine Floor

4 The Square, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4410

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