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Mr Joe Takurua The death occurred last August of Mr Joe Takarua, eldest son of the late Mr Takurua Tamarau, O.B.E., one of the leading rangatira of the Tuhoe tribe. Mr Joe Takurua was born in the Ureweras, and spent his youth there. He showed a strong interest in mechanics, and later joined a contracting team. Subsequently he joined the staff of Tasman Paper Company at Kawerau. People from all parts of the Bay of Plenty attended the funeral at Ruatoki. Mr Takurua is survived by a widow and seven children. There are several grandchildren.

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Te Ao Hou, December 1965, Page 63

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Mr Joe Takurua Te Ao Hou, December 1965, Page 63

Mr Joe Takurua Te Ao Hou, December 1965, Page 63