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10 October 2016

Taranaki Founders October meeting

19 members attended yesterday's meeting (7/10/16) to hear guest speaker Len Jury, promote Graeme KENYON's soon to be released book on the "Battle of Waireka" at Omata, just West of New Plymouth. Len gave an extensive overview of the JURY family history which preceded the Battle.

We were privileged to have our own pre-release event prior to the official release of Graeme's book next week. Graeme emphasized that the book was in effect a collection of the official material relating to the battle, some of which has never been viewed previously, being held in private collections. Graeme is presently evaluating printing numbers so if anyone is interested in a copy please contact Founders Taranaki Secretary Ormond Greensill on 06)758 5138.

Also in attendance was Mike BURR, an author as well. Mike takes historical events, adds a fictional character or two then completes his book. A different way of presenting history, as this enables Mike to include sometimes controversial aspects into the text. Mike is to be our guest speaker in the New Year promoting his recent publication, "An End of Honour"

And before we could all enjoy a cuppa and a cookie Myra MIDGLEY was presented with her certificate.

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