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Mr R. P. Turoa A direct descendant of one of the chiefs who signed the Treaty of Waitangi, Mr Rangi Bishop of Raetihi died recently. Mr Bishop was related to Pehi Turoa, who was the paramount chief of the Whanganui River from 1815 to 1845. Pehi's son was Pakore Turoa and his grandson Topia was one of the several New Zealand chiefs who met Queen Victoria when they visited England. Mr Bishop whose full name was Rangiapohia Pihopa Turoa, played for the Raetihi Rugby Club and was a keen wrestler. He wrestled with Lofty Blomfield and Dave Scarrow in amateur bouts in Raetihi. He was also a rough rider of note and broke in wild horses. In his younger days, Mr Bishop owned some of the best show jumpers in the country.

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Te Ao Hou, September 1966, Page 3

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Mr R. P. Turoa Te Ao Hou, September 1966, Page 3

Mr R. P. Turoa Te Ao Hou, September 1966, Page 3

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