In Taihape at time of mother's death in 1973

Page 12- "Mataroa District Centenial 1893-1993"
Tiriraukawa Ball:
'At supper time the dancers were given paper hats and squeakers and much hilarity followed. Messrs L. McNeill and C. Mickleson carried out the duties of MCs.!In Taihape at time of mother's death in 1973

Page 12- "Mataroa District Centenial 1893-1993"
Tiriraukawa Ball:
'At supper time the dancers were given paper hats and squeakers and much hilarity followed. Messrs L. McNeill and C. Micckleson carried out the duties of MCs.

Page 14- Photograph - 1952 settlers built power line from Jim Devane's to Pukemapou Road, Mangaone Junction, Wairepu East and West. All poles were macrocarpa with Maire cross arms cut at Bradley's Mill, Mataroa.
At Austin Whites', Pukemapou Road, Bill Peed up pole, Len McNeill, Allan Parsons, Rex Knight & Jack Maher

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In 1931 Robert & Nellie McNeill returned to Tiriraukawa to live until son Len married Judith Boon in 1940 and took over the farm.
The Tiriraukawa School reopened in April 1947 and all the children attende for their primary schooling.
Geoff & Simone had three children, David, Debra and Tania. They took over the farm in 1976 and on 5th April 1977 Len and Judith retired to Feilding.

From "77 Years Among the Kowhai'
Page2 73-79 - Chapter written by Len Mcneill entitled 'Early Days in Tiriraukawa'