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Heritage NZ listed the Chapel and the Resting Place to be included as historical sites.
Heritage New Zealand is accepting submissions on this proposal until 24 February, seeking to capture the experiences and significance of this place for those who visit.
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Sister de Lourdes Padden
Annie Elizabeth, daughter of James and Annie Padden, was born in Wellington. The family lived in Otaki and Annie received her early education at St. Peter Chanel’s School...
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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...