Vautier, Catherine (1902–1989)

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Vautier, Catherine (1902–1989)

New Zealand netball player, teacher, and sports administrator. Born Catherine Wilhelmina Vautier, Aug 27, 1902, in Palmerston North, New Zealand; died June 12, 1989, in Palmerston North; dau. of Reginald de Jersey Vautier (farmer) and Ada (Wallis) Vautier.

Taught at Palmerston North Technical School (1927–67); helped found Manawatu Basketball Association (1928); active in all aspects of game, including coaching, managing, officiating, announcing, publicizing, and fund raising; made life member of New Zealand Basketball (later Netball) Association (1967). Named OBE (1977).

See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 4).

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