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RegistrationFamily NameGiven Name(s)Mother's Given Name(s)Father's Given Name(s)Still Birth
1889/1242Waddel William Richard EmmaErnest-Order Product
1889/1242 Waddel William Richard Emma Ernest
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RegistrationBride's Given Name(s)Bride's Family NameGroom's Given Name(s)Groom's Family Name
1877/145Jane George William Richard Waddel Order Product
1879/973Sophia Ann Keene William Richard Waddel Order Product
1877/145 Jane George William Richard Waddel
1879/973 Sophia Ann Keene William Richard Waddel
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1891/2061Waddel William Richard 18901YOrder Product
1888/1947Waddel William Richard 183256YOrder Product
1891/2061 Waddel William Richard 1890 1Y
1888/1947 Waddel William Richard 1832 56Y
Gisborne Photo News (1954-1975, 1993–1996)William Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Hawke's Bay Knowledge Bank Who's WhoWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH

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Nelson Photo News (1960-1972)William Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Tributes Online (obituaries)William Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Whanganui Council Property RollsWaddel, William Richard        🔍 ASH
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Te Papa Collections - PeopleWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Otago Nominal Index
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NZ Presbyterian MarriagesWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Shadows of TimeWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Our Stuff - Denise & Peter's NZ history siteWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Sooty NZ (NZ history and genealogical information)William Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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NZ Genealogy Research Made EasyWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Rangers 04 Apr 1864 WADDELL William Richard Lieutenant Auckland Rifle Volunteers 07 Jun 1862 WADDINGTON Edward MD Surgeon 2nd Regt Waikato Militia 16 Nov 1864 WALKER Geo. P.
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Transcriptions NZWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Alexander Turnbull LibraryWaddel, William Richard        🔍 ASH
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DigitalNZWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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William Richard Waddel William Richard Waddel, Mayor of Auckland and Vice President of the Waitematā Bicycle Club Unknown Kura Heritage Collections Online / Auckland Libraries
Mr. W. Waddel (Wellington) Auckland Weekly News Kura Heritage Collections Online / Auckland Libraries
Mr. William Waddel, C.B.E., Superintendent of the State Advances Department, Wellington Mr. William Waddel, Superintendent of the State Advances Department, Wellington was appointed Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.) in the 1931 New Year Honours. Auckland Weekly News; S. P. Andrew Studios (Firm) Kura Heritage Collections Online / Auckland Libraries
W R Waddel W R Waddel. Unknown; Bartlett, Robert Henry, 1842 -1911 Kura Heritage Collections Online / Auckland Libraries
Mr W R Waddel Mr W R Waddel, in an oval mount, with beard and moustache wearing a dark coloured jacket, a light coloured shirt and bow tie Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959 Kura Heritage Collections Online / Auckland Libraries
Letter to Sir George Grey, 23 January 1885 Handwritten letter to Sir George Grey, dated 23 January 1885, Tokio (Tokyo), Japan. Aridji, S. Kura Heritage Collections Online / Auckland Libraries
The slightly mysterious little drummer boy who became mayor of Auckland "This is the story of how William Charles Waddel got from drummer boy in Ireland to baking bread in Auckland, defending the city in its volunteer force, becoming mayor, beautifying Albert Park, introducing the first trams, building the first bridge over Grafton Gully, the library and art gallery, the first fresh water baths, opening the Calliope Dock - and was the first serving NZ mayor to sire a child"-- Back cover. Includes bibliographical references (pages 202-203). Contents: Irish-born, Scottish drummer boy -- City's most promoted baker -- 30-year soldier who never fired a shot in anger -- Genial councillor -- Mayor who promoted arts and parks -- Mayor who preached contraction and practised expansion -- First cut is the hardest -- Noblest feature of all progressive cities -- Chairman of the board -- Half the city says goodbye. McGill, David Howick Historical Village NZMuseums / Howick Historical Village
Free public library and art gallery, Wellesley Street East, Auckland. Ceremony of opening the library at half-past two, Saturday, March 26, 1887. [Printed by] Star Office, Auckland. A programme of music and speeches for the opening of the free public library in Wellesley Street Auckland. The front cover shows an illustration of the building with text and an ornate border. Speeches were by the Mayor His Worship A Devore, Sir George Grey, Thomas Peacock, J M Clark, W R Waddel, Sir George Maurice O'Rorke, and the music conductor was Herr Carl Schmitt. Inside is a portrait of Sir George Grey, and the back cover shows the words of "God save the King" and a pot of lilies. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, two colours, on folded programme 260 x 207 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in July 2003. Auckland star (Newspaper) TAPUHI / Alexander Turnbull Library
William Richard Waddel William Richard Waddel, Mayor of Auckland and Vice President of the Waitematā Bicycle Club Unknown Kura Heritage Collections Online / Auckland Libraries
Mr. W. Waddel (Wellington) Auckland Weekly News Kura Heritage Collections Online / Auckland Libraries
Mr. William Waddel, C.B.E., Superintendent of the State Advances Department, Wellington Mr. William Waddel, Superintendent of the State Advances Department, Wellington was appointed Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.) in the 1931 New Year Honours. Auckland Weekly News; S. P. Andrew Studios (Firm) Kura Heritage Collections Online / Auckland Libraries
W R Waddel W R Waddel. Unknown; Bartlett, Robert Henry, 1842 -1911 Kura Heritage Collections Online / Auckland Libraries
Mr W R Waddel Mr W R Waddel, in an oval mount, with beard and moustache wearing a dark coloured jacket, a light coloured shirt and bow tie Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959 Kura Heritage Collections Online / Auckland Libraries
Letter to Sir George Grey, 23 January 1885 Handwritten letter to Sir George Grey, dated 23 January 1885, Tokio (Tokyo), Japan. Aridji, S. Kura Heritage Collections Online / Auckland Libraries
The slightly mysterious little drummer boy who became mayor of Auckland "This is the story of how William Charles Waddel got from drummer boy in Ireland to baking bread in Auckland, defending the city in its volunteer force, becoming mayor, beautifying Albert Park, introducing the first trams, building the first bridge over Grafton Gully, the library and art gallery, the first fresh water baths, opening the Calliope Dock - and was the first serving NZ mayor to sire a child"-- Back cover. Includes bibliographical references (pages 202-203). Contents: Irish-born, Scottish drummer boy -- City's most promoted baker -- 30-year soldier who never fired a shot in anger -- Genial councillor -- Mayor who promoted arts and parks -- Mayor who preached contraction and practised expansion -- First cut is the hardest -- Noblest feature of all progressive cities -- Chairman of the board -- Half the city says goodbye. McGill, David Howick Historical Village NZMuseums / Howick Historical Village
Free public library and art gallery, Wellesley Street East, Auckland. Ceremony of opening the library at half-past two, Saturday, March 26, 1887. [Printed by] Star Office, Auckland. A programme of music and speeches for the opening of the free public library in Wellesley Street Auckland. The front cover shows an illustration of the building with text and an ornate border. Speeches were by the Mayor His Worship A Devore, Sir George Grey, Thomas Peacock, J M Clark, W R Waddel, Sir George Maurice O'Rorke, and the music conductor was Herr Carl Schmitt. Inside is a portrait of Sir George Grey, and the back cover shows the words of "God save the King" and a pot of lilies. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, two colours, on folded programme 260 x 207 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in July 2003. Auckland star (Newspaper) TAPUHI / Alexander Turnbull Library
Legacy.com NZ ObituariesWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Auckland Museum Online CenotaphWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New ZealandWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Find A Grave (NZ cemeteries)William Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Name Born Died Cemetery Cemetery location Region
William Richard Waddel 1889 🔍 27 Mar 1891 🔍 📰 Waikumete Cemetery & Crematorium Glen Eden, Auckland Council Auckland
William Richard Waddel 1831 🔍 8 Jun 1888 🔍 📰 Symonds Street Cemetery Auckland, Auckland Council Auckland
William Richard Waddel 1889 🔍 27 Mar 1891 🔍 📰 Waikumete Cemetery & Crematorium Glen Eden, Auckland Council Auckland
William Richard Waddel 1831 🔍 8 Jun 1888 🔍 📰 Symonds Street Cemetery Auckland, Auckland Council Auckland
Kura Heritage Collections (Auckland)William Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Waddel, William Richard 1881-10 1881 Electoral Rolls
Waddel, William Richard 1862-03-03 Militia, Volunteers & Armed Constabulary
Waddel, William Richard 1881-10 1881 Electoral Rolls
Waddel, William Richard 1862-03-03 Militia, Volunteers & Armed Constabulary
Upper Hutt City Libraries Heritage CollectionsWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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NZ Electronic Text CentreWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Archives NZWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Justice Department  >  Inwards letters and registered files

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From: Governor, Wellington Date: 23 November 1885 Subject: Appointing William Richard Waddel Esquire Mayor of Auckland to be a Justice of the Peace 1885 Wellington Open
From: Governor, Wellington Date: 27 November 1883 Subject: Appointing William Richard Waddel Mayor of Auckland, Justice of the Peace under "Municipal Corporations Act 1876" 1883 Wellington Open
From: Governor, Wellington Date: 23 November 1885 Subject: Appointing William Richard Waddel Esquire Mayor of Auckland to be a Justice of the Peace 1885 Wellington Open
From: Governor, Wellington Date: 27 November 1883 Subject: Appointing William Richard Waddel Mayor of Auckland, Justice of the Peace under "Municipal Corporations Act 1876" 1883 Wellington Open

High Court Auckland, Department of Justice  >  Trustee Files

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Auckland Trustee File - In the matter of the trusts of a fund of £127.32 lately in Auckland Savings Bank in hands of William Richard Waddell, Theophilus Cooper and Charles Samuel Wright 1886 ‑ 1887 Auckland Open
Auckland Trustee File - In the matter of the trusts of a fund of £127.32 lately in Auckland Savings Bank in hands of William Richard Waddell, Theophilus Cooper and Charles Samuel Wright 1886 ‑ 1887 Auckland Open

High Court Auckland, Department of Justice  >  Auckland miscellaneous files

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In the matter of and the Estate of William Richard Waddel. 1923 Auckland Open
In the matter of and the Estate of William Richard Waddel. 1923 Auckland Open

Land Titles Office, Auckland  >  Deposited documents [Auckland Land Office]

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Death Certificate - WADDELL, William Richard 1888 Auckland Open
Death Certificate - WADDELL, William Richard 1888 Auckland Open

Land Titles Office, Auckland  >  Auckland land district discharged mortgages and surrender of leases - Deeds system

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Surrender of Outstanding Deed ... 1, 2 and 3 on Deposited ... Auckland Salesman and Ruth Gabrielle Williams ... Machine Operator and Anita Maria Sumner ... Jean Knight and William Charles Knight 1926 ‑ 1958 Auckland Open
Surrender of Outstanding Deed ... 1, 2 and 3 on Deposited ... Auckland Salesman and Ruth Gabrielle Williams ... Machine Operator and Anita Maria Sumner ... Jean Knight and William Charles Knight 1926 ‑ 1958 Auckland Open

Justice Department  >  Coroners Inquests, case files

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Coroners inquests unnecessary - ... 1960 Wellington Open
Coroners inquests unnecessary - ... 1960 Wellington Open

High Court Auckland, Department of Justice  >  Auckland probates - second sequence

Name Scan Year(s) Held At Access
WADDEL William Richard - Auckland - Baker WADDEL William Richard - Auckland - Baker📃 View Scan 1889 Auckland Open
WADDEL William Richard - Auckland - Baker WADDEL William Richard - Auckland - Baker📃 View Scan 1889 Auckland Open

Land Titles Office, Auckland  >  Discharged Mortgages - North Auckland

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Mortgagor: Theophilus Cooper - Mortgagee: William Richard Waddel, James McCosh Clark and George Harper. Lots 14, 19 & 20 on DP 293 Suburbs of Auckland. Transfer from Waddel, Clark and Harper to The Mayor Councillors and Citizens of the City of Auckland 1884 ‑ 1892 Auckland Open
Mortgagor: John Waterhouse Buller - Mortgagee: William Richard Waddell, James McCosh Clark and George Harper. Sec 8 Subdn of allots 12, 12B & 23 Sec 11 Suburbs of Auckland. Transfer from Waddel, Clark and Harper to The Mayor Councillors and Citizens of the City of Auckland 1887. 1884 ‑ 1887 Auckland Open
Mortgagor: Richard Beck and William Richard Waddell - Mortgagee: Elizabeth Somervell. Lots 1 & 35 of subdn of allots 4 & 5 Sec 10 Suburbs of Auckland 1881 ‑ 1888 Auckland Open
Mortgagor: Samuel Barton Lush - Mortgagee: Edward McKeown. Lot 6 Sec 1 subdn allots 34, 35 & 36 & ors Sec 8 Suburbs of Auckland. Mortgage from Edward McKeown to William Richard Waddel, James McCosh Clark and George Harper 1886. 1885 ‑ 1888 Auckland Open
Mortgagor: Theophilus Cooper - Mortgagee: William Richard Waddel, James McCosh Clark and George Harper. Lots 14, 19 & 20 on DP 293 Suburbs of Auckland. Transfer from Waddel, Clark and Harper to The Mayor Councillors and Citizens of the City of Auckland 1884 ‑ 1892 Auckland Open
Mortgagor: John Waterhouse Buller - Mortgagee: William Richard Waddell, James McCosh Clark and George Harper. Sec 8 Subdn of allots 12, 12B & 23 Sec 11 Suburbs of Auckland. Transfer from Waddel, Clark and Harper to The Mayor Councillors and Citizens of the City of Auckland 1887. 1884 ‑ 1887 Auckland Open
Mortgagor: Richard Beck and William Richard Waddell - Mortgagee: Elizabeth Somervell. Lots 1 & 35 of subdn of allots 4 & 5 Sec 10 Suburbs of Auckland 1881 ‑ 1888 Auckland Open
Mortgagor: Samuel Barton Lush - Mortgagee: Edward McKeown. Lot 6 Sec 1 subdn allots 34, 35 & 36 & ors Sec 8 Suburbs of Auckland. Mortgage from Edward McKeown to William Richard Waddel, James McCosh Clark and George Harper 1886. 1885 ‑ 1888 Auckland Open
Tinui HistoryWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Masterton Anglican HistoryWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Tasman HeritageWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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West Coast NZ HistoryWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Archives Central (Manawatū-Whanganui)William Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Canterbury Museum Collections - PeopleWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Lower Hutt MyRecollectWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Dictionary of NZ Biography (Scholefield, 1940)William Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Source: A Dictionary of NZ Biography, by Scholefield (1940), from NZ History / CC BY-NC 3.0 NZ

NameBiographyReference
William Richard Waddel

WADDEL, WILLIAM RICHARD (1831-88) was born in Glasgow and arrived in Auckland with his parents in 1847. After working as a baker, he commenced business for himself in Hobson Street in 1854. In 1859 he joined the volunteers, and he was senior lieutenant of the Victoria Rifles in the Waikato war. He resigned in 1866, but was later captain of the Auckland City Guards. Waddel was a member of the City Council (1876-83), and of the harbour board (chairman 1866-68). He was elected mayor in 1883, and during the three years he held office he laid the foundation stone of the public library. He was also chairman of the hospital and charitable aid board. Waddel died on 8 Jun 1888.

N.Z. Herald, 22 Dec 1886, 9 Jun 1888. Portrait: Town Hall, Auckland.

Volume 2, page 219
William Richard Waddel

WADDEL, WILLIAM RICHARD (1831-88) was born in Glasgow and arrived in Auckland with his parents in 1847. After working as a baker, he commenced business for himself in Hobson Street in 1854. In 1859 he joined the volunteers, and he was senior lieutenant of the Victoria Rifles in the Waikato war. He resigned in 1866, but was later captain of the Auckland City Guards. Waddel was a member of the City Council (1876-83), and of the harbour board (chairman 1866-68). He was elected mayor in 1883, and during the three years he held office he laid the foundation stone of the public library. He was also chairman of the hospital and charitable aid board. Waddel died on 8 Jun 1888.

N.Z. Herald, 22 Dec 1886, 9 Jun 1888. Portrait: Town Hall, Auckland.

 Volume 2, page 219
NZ War GravesWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Wellington City Council ArchivesWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Masterton Library Wairarapa ArchiveWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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BillionGraves (NZ cemeteries)William Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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NZSG Kiwi Collection (non-member records)William Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH

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Name Date Record Type
WADDEL, William Richard 🔍 1889 NZ Probates
WADDEL, William Richard 🔍 18 Jan 1889 NZ Probates
Puke Ariki Collections - PeopleWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Hocken Digital CollectionsWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Discover EverAfter (NZ Cemeteries)William Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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Wikidata People (New Zealanders)William Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH
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William Waddel New Zealand mayor
Soldiers of Empire - Muster RollsWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH

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Soldiers of Empire - Medal RollsWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH

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WWI Military DefaultersWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH

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Caversham Project Trades Database (1894-1939)William Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH

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Caversham Project Electoral Rolls (1893-1938)William Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH

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Early NZ HistoryWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH

Early European contact with New Zealand, pre-1846

Source: Early NZ History / courtesy of Tony Christiansen

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William Richard Waddel 1833 1888 O'Neill ? William Waddel Elisabeth Robertson
William Richard Waddel 1833 1888 O'Neill ? William Waddel Elisabeth Robertson
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Nominal rolls: Second New Zealand Expeditionary ForceWilliam Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH

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Nurse Registrations, 1902-1931William Richard Waddel        🔍 ASH

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