Wig and Lyn Whale of Ohakune celebrated their golden wedding on Saturday at the Ohakune Club. Many friends, including Ohakune Mayor Bill Taylor, and four generations of family helped them celebrate the occassion. Mrs Whale, who was born in the district, was an Ohakune Borough Councillor for 12 years, and worked on other community organisations. Wig, who arrived in the district in 1922, also served on many community organisations such as the Rangitikei--Wanganui Catchment Board, the Ruapehu Milk Producers' Board and the National Party. He was also one of the main advocates for the development of the Ohakune Mountain Road.
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Waimarino Bulletin, Volume 4, Issue 7, 15 July 1986, Page 2
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100Wig and Lyn Whale of Ohakune celebrated their golden wedding on Saturday at the Ohakune Club. Many friends, including Ohakune Mayor Bill Taylor, and four generations of family helped them celebrate the occassion. Mrs Whale, who was born in the district, was an Ohakune Borough Councillor for 12 years, and worked on other community organisations. Wig, who arrived in the district in 1922, also served on many community organisations such as the Rangitikei-Wanganui Catchment Board, the Ruapehu Milk Producers' Board and the National Party. He was also one of the main advocates for the development of the Ohakune Mountain Road. Waimarino Bulletin, Volume 4, Issue 7, 15 July 1986, Page 2
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