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Mr Albert Horsfall A prominent Gisborne Maori, Mr Albert Horsfall, died last January, at the age of 61. Although part European, he had tribal connections in the Gisborne district and was a leader of the Mahaki and Rongowhakaata tribes. In his younger days he was noted as a sportsman, particularly in rugby. He was a Poverty Bay representative and played in New Zealand Maori teams. Until recently he acted in an administrative capacity for several football associations. For the past seven years he was a member of the management committee of the Mangatu blocks incorporated. He leaves a family of 13 children. His wife, Mere Tahuta Pere, predeceased him.

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Te Ao Hou, March 1965, Page 64

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Mr Albert Horsfall Te Ao Hou, March 1965, Page 64

Mr Albert Horsfall Te Ao Hou, March 1965, Page 64