Octogenarian Arrives To See His Sons
(P.A.) Wellington, April 11 To visit three sons he has not seen for many years, Mr. W. Foddy, a Rugby octogenarian, arrived in the Ruahine from England. He expects to stay in New Zealand about two months. Originally five of his sons came to the Dominion to settle, but two of them have returned to England. The others are Mr. A. Foddy, Palmerston North, and Messrs. John and Frank Foddy, Hastings. All three of them greeted their father when the ship berthed. On Ihe way from England Mr. Foddy senior celebrated his 84th birthday. There was a special cake and presentation for the occasion.
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Wanganui Chronicle, 12 April 1948, Page 5
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