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George Heperi Mr George Heperi, Takapau, died suddently while on a visit to Nelson. Mr Heperi, who was 69, was educated at the Takapau Primary school and Te Aute College. He played rugby and tennis in his youth and later took up golf to become club champion of the Takapau Golf Club in 1930. He was secretary of the Aorangi Trust Board until his death and was a member of the Anglican Church. He was also a member of the RAOB and held office in the Takapau Masonic Lodge. He belonged to Ngaitahu and though not vocal on the marae, was a most active organiser in tribal matters. He leaves a wife and three children, Mrs Wiki Grogan and Mrs Huia Halbert (both of Gisborne) and Sergeant Tahu Heperi, of the New Zealand Army.

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Te Ao Hou, September 1967, Page 2

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George Heperi Te Ao Hou, September 1967, Page 2

George Heperi Te Ao Hou, September 1967, Page 2

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