by Bevan Wills | Nov 9, 2018 | 100 Years 100 Lives Stories
Edward Fisher was born in Brisbane and came to New Zealand, where he settled in Masterton. In 1909 he was playing for the Third XV and that year they won their group’s championship. Fisher was regarded as a “very fine goalkicker”. At this time, he was working as a...
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by Bevan Wills | Nov 8, 2018 | 100 Years 100 Lives Stories
Walter Evans was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field, but did not live to see it presented. PHOTO/WAIRARAPA ARCHIVE Walter Andrew Evans was from one of the original European families to settle in Masterton. He was born in 1895 to Maria and Frederick...
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by Bevan Wills | Nov 8, 2018 | 100 Years 100 Lives Stories
Joe Governor suffered a miserable time in various hospitals during the war before being returned home, where he spent time in Rotorua’s King George V hospital (pictured). PHOTO/WAIRARAPA ARCHIVE Joe William Governor was the son of William Governor [Kawana] and his...
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