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This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 16 August 1960 "The Willard home celebrated its 39th birthday last Saturday at the home in Russell Street. The Mayoress (Mrs. G.M. Rennie) cuts the cake, while the chairman of the board of directors (Mrs. R.J. Bedingfield) looks on."

Willard Home was established by the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. It was a home for orphaned babies and children and also children whose families were unable to care for them. The Home started operating 4 September 1920 with 10 children. It is believed the Home was officially opened in 1921. A dormitory was added in 1921, increasing the number of children able to be cared for to 19.
Additions to Willard Home in 1928 extended accommodation for staff and children. 25 children were able to be accommodated by 1928.

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Manawatū Evening Standard Negative Collection
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2017-20
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2017N_2017-20_015674
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B&W negative
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Russell Street, Palmerston North

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