Invitation to Robert Bruce Commemoration 23 April 2017

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	21 March 2017 Invitation to Robert Bruce Commemoration 23 April 2017 Robert Cunningham Bruce b. 1842 - d. 23 April 1917 Invitation "Friends" of the Rangitikei, Manawatu & Wanganui districts invite New Zealand Founders Society To attend the 100 - year Commemoration of the death of Robert Cunningham Bruce on Sunday 23rd April 2017, 1.30 pm at the Bruce Memorial Reserve, Turakina Valley Road. Robert C. Bruce - AB/seafarer, gold prospector, author, orator, Rangitikei settler & farmer, pioneer conservationist, benefactor, MHR [MP] 1884 - 1890 & 1892, 1893 • The Bruce Memorial Reserve is opposite 'Ngaruru' the former home and farm of Robert C. Bruce. At Hunterville, follow Bruce Street into Ongo Road before turning left into Turakina Valley Road. • Wear suitable footwear for the short climb to the Bruce Memorial. • Meet, greet, music, static displays to follow at the 'Ngaruru' woolshed. • A plate for afternoon tea would be appreciated. The Commemoration for Robert C. Bruce is a unique event to which the public is invited. The occasion should appeal to those who are interested in Rangitikei and New Zealand history and conservation. His ideals continue today throughout New Zealand with the Robert C. Bruce Trust. RSVP/Enquiries: Roz Grant, 'Tullochgorum', 2153 SHW3, RD 11, Wanganui 4581 T: (06) 327 3861 or E: tullochgorum@xtra.co.nz Print	Search Categories Expand/Collapse Founders Society 53 RSS Expand/Collapse Auckland 10 RSS Expand/Collapse Bay of Plenty 3 RSS Expand/Collapse Canterbury Westland 3 RSS Expand/Collapse Waikato 24 RSS Expand/Collapse Hawke's Bay 75 RSS Expand/Collapse Taranaki 22 RSS Expand/Collapse Wanganui 6 RSS Expand/Collapse Wairarapa 6 RSS Expand/Collapse Wellington 8 RSS Apply for the Annual Research/Book Award.