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the Courthouse

I wonder why I landed first at the Courthouse the Town and it's Habitantes sure have a history of being a bit of a volatile place and bunch

Local writer Ronald Hugh Morrieson presented a dark, seamy version of mid-20th-century Hāwera in his novels. Many locals found his descriptions offensive. An attempt by fans to save his house from demolition in 1992 failed, partly because of this. It is now the site of a KFC restaurant.

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Uploaded on December 30, 2016
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