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Pioneers in the true sense of the word, the Rudlands made their home at Katoa Station, Whakaangiangi, after their marriage in 1918. Supplies came but twice a year for the station due to the difficult access of the place, first by ship from Auckland to Te Araroa and then by dray to the station.

The Rudlands retired to Gisborne in 1960 and at their celebrations received messages and congratulations including telegrams from the Governor-General and the Prime Minister.

Recent celebrants of their golden wedding anniversary were Mr and Mrs S. B. Rudland, 226 Whitaker Street.

Contemplating the delight of getting his teeth into his sixth birthday cake is young Nigel Lund, of Fox Street. The difference about this cake is that it is made entirely of marzipan, angelica, licorice and sweets in the shape of a ship. Nigel's sister Katrina is only too happy to give him a hand to polish it off.

Another couple to celebrate their golden wedding recently were Mr and Mrs J. W. Nisbett of Te Karaka. A party was held at the Scout Hall at Te Karaka where this picture was taken which shows Mr and Mrs Nisbett (right), and Mr J. Nisbett (Wellington), who was best man and Mrs A. Cameron (Gisborne), who was bridesmaid.

Hale and hearty and ready for another 90 years is Mr Ernest Ladd of 22 Emily Street who celebrated his birthday recently. Pictured with him at a family gathering to honour the occasion are his daughters Doris (Mrs Atkins), Ethel, and son Robert.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 167 : May 27, 1968

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