The children & grandchildren of the early Polish settlers volunteered to defend their new nation and fight against their old foe Germany. This was also an extremely difficult time for settlers who had to prove their Polish identity.
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The faith of the Polish is unquestionably dedicated and has always provided hope & reassurance even in the most desperate of times. To have a priest in the family was something to be extremely proud of.
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Post war under communism saw increasing revolts and protests force around 300 refugees to flee to New Zealand. Since Polish Solidarity in 1981 many have been coming for educational and employment purposes. Follow the last 22 years of POHOS history.
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The latest of many big changes of fortune in the world of a former Polish prince and patriot was marked in a ceremony at the Dunedin Southern Cemetery
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