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Central celebrates 150 years

Apr 05 2023 Updated April 5, 2023

Ben Cowper

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Central School celebrated its 150th year yesterday with a programme of fun activities including dress-ups, a bouncy castle obstacle course, Rippa rugby competition and cutting a special anniversary cake.

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Gisborne Herald

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GREGG

GREGG, Joyce Graham. — On 25th April 2024, peacefully, at Gisborne Hospital, surrounded by family. Loved wife of Russell. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Lisa McCafferty and John. Loved Nana of Christine and Tom Boyce. Loved great-grandmother to...

Gisborne Herald

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Deaths

RICKARD

RICKARD, Kevin John. — On 24th April 2024, peacefully at home. Loved husband of Sharon. Loved father of Rachel, Tracey, Raymond, Josh, and Kelsey. Loved Poppa of Renae, Lochie and Stephen. Loved son of Faye and the late Ray, and brother of the...

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Deaths

ROBINSON

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MEAD

MEAD, Frederick Frank (Fred). — On 25th April 2024. Dearly loved husband and friend to Carol. Treasured father and father-in-law of Katie, Michael, and Georgia. Precious Pa to Charlotte, Maia, Ruby and Grace. As per Fred’s wishes, a private...

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