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Kate Liggett receiving the plaque for her grandfather, photojournalist George Silk. The plaques, which have now been installed, each bear a QR code linking to a detailed online biography. Two inductees, acclaimed agricultural scientist Dr Philip Rolston and world champion Black Sox Robert Tangaroa attended the unveiling. Rolston said it was an honour for the inductees to be recognised by their hometown. He felt humbled to be included among names everybody growing up in Horowhenua had heard of. It was particularly special to receive the recognition at Horowhenua College, where his passion for science had been kindled by teacher and Māori All Black Vance Whiley. ....
Nesdale’s son Gary said Nesdale was a salt-of-the-earth type. “He didn t care whether you were the prime minister or the street sweeper, as long as you were a good bastard. “It didn t matter what you did, who you were or what your race, religion or colour was, it was good bastard or bad bastard.” Nesdale played for the Kimbolton club before the Ōroua sub-union became the Ōroua club. Ōroua’s golden era was in the 1960s, winning the Hankins Shield from 1963-66 and in 1968. At times there were six Nesdales in the team. In recent years he became the club’s kaumātua and would always chat to players. ....
Founder looking forward to Merino Shears 60th anniversary 13 May, 2021 06:00 PM 3 minutes to read Ted Dreckow is a founder of New Zealand’s only national merino shearing and woolhandling championship, the New Zealand Merino Shears. Photo / Jared Morgan Ted Dreckow is a founder of New Zealand’s only national merino shearing and woolhandling championship, the New Zealand Merino Shears. Photo / Jared Morgan Otago Daily Times By: Jared Morgan The New Zealand Merino Shears turns 60 in October and front and centre at the celebrations will be one of its founders - Ted Dreckow. The Alexandra man is the last of three, the late Brent Gow and the late Fred McSkimming, who started the thing . ....