Photo of the week: Miss Olga Corkill

Aotea Utanganui Museum of South Taranaki

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Today’s photograph shows Miss Olga Corkill in the Hawera-based photographic studio of Brandon Haughton – Photographic Artist, Hawera. This photo was taken 1922-1926 when Brandon Haughton was operating his studio in Union St, Hawera. He had taken over the old established business of Arthur Gungall.

Olga Mary Corkill (1910 -1991) was the daughter of Amelia Adelaide (nee Sattler) and (Arthur) Victor Corkill. They are all buried in Manaia Cemetery. The museum holds a collection of photographs relating to the Corkill and Sattler families.

If you have more information about this photo, or to order a copy, contact the museum on 0800 111 323 or museum@stdc.govt.nz, Aotea Utanganui Museum of South Taranaki Heritage Collection (M1C).

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  1. Olga was my Great Aunty on my mothers side. She and her Brother Vic were passionate about Camellia growing and members of the local Camellia society.

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