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MR EDWARD FITZGERALD 9 It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Mr Edward Fitzgerald whose death occurred on Sunday at Waiahou, at the age of 82. The funeral which was attend*ed by many took place at Waiohau on Tuesday. The . graveside service was conducted by a Catholic Priest from Rotorua. Pall-bearers were Messrs. Benson, Dixon, • Bungers, Maki, Turnbull and Cook all of whom had known the deceased for many years. Mr Fitzgerald is survived by his daughter Mrs Maki. The passing of this pioneer is regretted by his many numerous friends throughout the area. It is interesting to recall that the deceased was one of the first coach drivers over the, Rotorua-Wairoa route before roads were actually formed. For some years he was shepherd on the Galatea Estate and subsequently rabbiter for some 25 years in the district. He captained the first rabbit gang of some twenty-five men on the Kaingaroa Plains. His wife predeceased him by two years. Until only a few months ago he lived an active life.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 11, Issue 30, 19 May 1947, Page 5
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175OBITUARY Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 11, Issue 30, 19 May 1947, Page 5
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