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Haurongo: Howard, Mabel Bowden

Howard recalls her early years

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Hear Mabel Howard recollect her early years, when her father, Ted Howard, embarked on socialist work for the Political Labour League. She explains how she was drawn from a contemplative religious orientation to a career of social action. (5 min 3 sec)

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Sound Archives / Ngā Taonga Kōrero

Reference: D529

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Jim McAloon. 'Howard, Mabel Bowden', Ngā Tāngata Taumata Rau, i tāngia tuatahitia ki 2000. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/speech/25/howard-recalls-her-early-years (accessed 4 June 2026).