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Sister Adelma
Anastasia Mary Corby was born at Addison's Flat, Westland, on the 18 July, 1891. Stasia [as she was affectionately called] was the eldest of a family of eight. When she was about 17 years old, both her father and mother died, and she was left with the heavy burden of literally bringing up the remainder of her family...
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Sister Telesia Iva Afungia Finau
I am a Tongan, born at Fungamisi Neiafu Vavau, Tonga Islands (Friendly Islands). My parents are Ana Mo Tevita Afungia Finau from Fungamisi Neiafu Vavau. They were the only Free Wesleyan Church family living in the area of Catholics. I am the youngest of the family of eight, five boys and three girls...
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Sister James Straka
Elsie Josephine Straka was born at Wainui, North Auckland, on 23 December, 1906, but spent most of her early life in Puhoi. Her parents were John and Rosa Margaret Straka (nee Plescher). Her father had a farm in Puhoi...