Rā | Date1885-1901Ingoa Taitara | TitleBiography: Stirling sisters from BluffKaituhituhi | AuthorMarina SciasciaHilary PedersenHanga Ā-tinana | Physical FormatJPGWhakaahuatanga | DescriptionThe Stirling sisters from Bluff—Ettie, Hera, Grace, Retia, Nan, and Molly—descended from their grandmother, Nanny Ropiha, who moved to Porangahau with two children before marrying Rangikapurotu Ropiha and raising eight more. Each sister had a distinct personality: Grace was described as a strong, grounded "rock of the earth," Hera was known for her joyful and fun-loving nature, and Molly, the eldest, was remembered as meticulous and particular about housekeeping. Their family legacy, rooted in Porangahau, shaped the unique qualities of each sister.