Poles Down South
Join Paul Klemick QSM at the Ōamaru library for the local launch of his new book, Poles Down South. Paul will speak about his 25 years at POHOS as Polish Historian and Genealogist, what led to the publication of the book, and his visits to Poland and research journey.
A story of the Early Polish Settlers in Otago and Southland, Aotearoa New Zealand.
By Paul Klemick QSM with Peter Matheson
“A fascinating array of illustrations complement the text superbly. Seamlessly combining social history, labour history, migration history, and religious history, this book is solidly grounded in primary sources. It should interest not only the descendants of the original Polish settlers, but anyone interested in New Zealand history.”
Paul Klemick QSM is of Polish descent and felt he needed to tell the story of the Early Poles in Otago and Southland. Poles Down South has been born from many visits to descendants, listening to their stories, gathering photos and documents along the way.
Polish Heritage of Otago & Southland Charitable Trust, POHOS, is based in Dunedin, New Zealand.
Ōamaru Public Library
Free