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Incident at Featherston - social studies activities Levels 4 and 5
Two kilometres north of the quiet little Wairarapa town of Featherston a small memorial garden marks the site of a riot that resulted in the deaths of 48 Japanese prisoners of war and one guard.
Handmade Mah Jong set
A Mah Jong set and box handmade by Japanese prisoners of war at the Featherston POW camp during the Second World War.
Influenza at the Featherston barracks
The devastating effect of the influenza pandemic on men in military camps.
Featherston incident plaque
Memorial to Japanese POWs at Featherston
Featherston cemetery First World War memorial

Featherston First World War memorial hall

Featherston First World War memorial

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