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Beth Bowden: Unintentional trailblazing feminist who cut it in a man's world

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Beth Bowden: Unintentional trailblazing feminist who cut it in a man's world
Beth Bowden: Unintentional trailblazing feminist who cut it in a man's world

In a crowd, she is recognisable by her navy felt hat with a matching hatband, and accessorised with a gold Te Puna Rugby Club centennial pin. 

Beth Bowden, the "pōtae [hat] princess", is red-lipped and polished, embroidering in front of an open sewing basket at her local, Nourish Cafe. 

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