Story: South Canterbury region

Temuka pottery

Temuka pottery

During the Second World War, production of Temuka pottery was restricted to ceramic electric jugs, mixing bowls, chamber pots and teapots for the Indian army. This 1950s advertisement announces that homewares were once again being produced.

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John Wilson, 'South Canterbury region - Industry', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/ephemera/11410/temuka-pottery (accessed 24 April 2024)

Story by John Wilson, updated 1 Feb 2017