ASCENT OF RANGITOTO
84-YEAR-OLD MAN'S CLIMB A climb to the summit of Rangitoto to celebrate his 84th birthday was recently accomplished by Mr. W. Collett, of Settlement Road, Clevedon. For many years past it has been his custom to make the climb near his birthday, the day being spent at the island with his relatives as a picnic outing. On the last occasion the ascent was completed well under an hour, and Mr. Collett showed no signs of fatigue. Mr. and Mrs. Collett are old residents of Clevedon, and will shortly celebrate their diamond wedding. Mr. Collett is remarkably alert and agile for his age.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23175, 22 October 1938, Page 12
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105ASCENT OF RANGITOTO New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23175, 22 October 1938, Page 12
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