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    Kitty Kain

    As commander of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF), Kitty Kain was one of New Zealand's most senior women military leaders during the Second World War

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First Labour government takes office

1935 First Labour government takes office

The first Labour government assumed office as a result of its landslide victory in November's general election. Led initially by the charismatic Michael Joseph Savage, this government is best remembered for its significant social welfare reforms. more...

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The first state house - state housing in New ZealandMichael Joseph SavageMichael Joseph Savage

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  • Liberal to Labour (Te Ara)
  • Social Security: scope of 1938 legislation (1966 encyclopaedia)
  • Labour Party (1966 encyclopaedia)
  • Michael Joseph Savage biography (DNZB)
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