AuthorJohn G. RAPLEYPublisherJohn RapleyDate of publication2012Dates covered1930-2012SummaryThe Rapley family were one of the first European families to live at Athenree. John describes his life in Athenree and at the same time paints an accurate and intersting protrait of life in rural New Zealand from the 30s onwards. Memories of farming, schooling, the people and places are all recounted.WBOP Libraries location920 RAP (Archives)
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NameJohn RapleyBiographical notesThe son of Vernon and Mabel Rapley, John was born in 1930 and spent hi entire life in Athenree.Life dates1930-c2012
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John G. RAPLEY, Reminiscences of Athenree. Western Bay of Plenty Community Archives, accessed 19/03/2026, https://westernbay.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/1354