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    Martha Sarah Kahui Bragg

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    Martha Sarah Kahui Bragg
    Born
    Martha Sarah Kāhui Isaac (Īhakara)

    March 30, 1895
    The Neck, New Zealand
    DiedMay 26, 1975(1975-05-26) (aged 80)
    Masterton, New Zealand
    Burial placeKohunui cemetery
    NationalityMāori
    Occupation(s)Child welfare worker
    farmer
    Known forVoluntary child welfare work
    Spouse(s)Whare Īhaka Whakaka Hūtana
    Joseph William Bragg
    Parents
    • Walter Bruce Joss (father)
    • Maryanne (Mereana) Louise Mapepe Isaac (mother)

    Martha Sarah Kahui Bragg (30 March 1895–26 May 1975) was a New Zealand dairy farmer and a voluntary child welfare worker. Of Māori descent, she identified with the Ngai Tahu (South Island) iwi and is remembered for fostering or adopting many children, successfully raising 38 young people through her own efforts and actively supported by her Māori community.[1]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ Ballara, Angela. "Martha Sarah Kahui Bragg". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017. 12 December 2020.

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