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Haurongo: Hill, Emily

Henry Hill seated (right) beside his wife Emily, with their children

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Henry Hill seated (right) beside his wife Emily, with their children

As an inspector of schools, Henry Hill spent 37 years working to raise the standard of education in Hawke's Bay, supported by his wife Emily Hill. In addition to raising their own four daughters and three sons, they fostered Hamiora Hei, who later qualified as a lawyer.

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Alexander Turnbull Library

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Me pēnei te tohu i te whārang

Victoria Upton. 'Hill, Emily', Ngā Tāngata Taumata Rau, i tāngia tuatahitia ki 1996. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/photograph/432/henry-hill-seated-right-beside-his-wife-emily-with-their-children (accessed 4 June 2026).