Christchurch Press
- May 1924 - Obituaries
- Inquests
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Thursday
1 May 1924
Hokitika - O'NEILL - 001
The death took place yesterday at Kokotahi, of Mrs O'Neill,
wife of Mr T. O'Neill, a well known settler. The deceased who was
a native of Hokitika,
was aged 50 years and is survived by her husband,
2 sons and 1 daughter.
Friday
2 May 1924
Dunedin - CALDER -
003
The death occured at Naseby of Mr George Calder, aged 79
years. He was an old resident of North-East Valley. He
arrived in NZ in 1849 by the Mariner
------- was Mayor of the
Valley when it was a Borough, --- an executive
of the Otago Early Settlers' Ass. of which he was President last
year.
He leaves 4 sons and 1 daughter.
Dunedin - Dr R.V.FULTON
- 004
The death occurred this evening of Dr R.V.Fulton, --------
Dr
Fulton was the youngest son of the late Hon. James Fulton, M.L.C. and
was born at West Taieri in 1865. studied medicine at Otago
University -------- Master in Surgury at Edinburgh in
1889 --- commenced practice at Dunedin in 1890 ----
He is survived by a
widow, 3 sons and 2 daughters. The sons are all in the
medical profession.
Saturday 3 May 1924
Obituary - CRAIG
- 006
The death took place at Matai yesterday of Mr Thomas Craig, a
well-known farmer, aged 84 years. Over 40 years ago he
commenced farming at Matai -------- He leaves a
widow and 1 son and 6 daughters.
Inquest -
GOODENOUGH - 007
and 007a
The inquest into the death of Harold Perdu Goodenough was
re-opened ---- was found on the evening of April
21st
on the river bank at Avonside ----
a very long column.
Obituary - The late Mrs G.W.RUSSELL
- 009
wife of the Hon. G.W.Russell, whose death was recorded
yesterday, was the only daughter of the late Mr G. PARK,
one of Otago's earliest settlers,
having arrived at Dunedin in
the Philip
Laing ------- She was born at Sawyer's Bay in
1859
Monday 5 May 1924
Timaru - obituary - TIZARD
- 013
There died at Timaru on Friday morning a very well known popular member
of the Timaru police force - Constable John Marsh Tizard.
Constable Tizard
joined the force on July 3rd 1911 at
Christchurch. He was transferred to Timaru, where he served
for some time, and then to Taupo. Whilst at Taupo
Mrs
Tizard suffered from ill-health, which resulted in her
death. After his bereavement Constable Tizard returned to
Timaru with his 3 children and
served here chiefly in the
watchouse, up until a couple of months ago. He was retired
medically unfit, on February 29th 1924. The late constable
was a quiet man, and of a strictly retiring disposition. He
leaves 3 children, ranging in age from 7 years downwards.
The funeral took place on
Saturday afternoon, and was largely
attended by friends and members of the force.
Stratford - Inquest - GUSTAFSON - 010
At the inquest on the death of Miss Severina Gustafson, who was
killed in a motor collision at Midhirst ---------
Greymouth - HINE -
011 and 012
A man named Charles Henry Hine who has been engaged during the past few
months in hawking in the Grey district, was found in an
unconcious condition ------ death was due to
exposure ----- He was about 63 years of age and no
relatives in NZ an inquest will be held on Monday.
Tuesday
6 May 1924
Greymouth - DUDLEY
- 014
The sport of amateur boxing lost a keen supporter when William Dudley
-------- was killed ------ Dudley was a former resident of
Ahaura, where his parents
Mr and Mrs T.Dudley at one time
resided and was age 22 --- an inquest will be held at Moana.
Wednesday
7 May 1924
Mr Frank C. BIRD - 019
formerly of Wellington, died at Masterton last Wednesday
--- he was the son of the late mr George Bird, journalist,
Christchurch. and is survived by
his wife, 3 children, 4
brothers and 4 sisters.
Inquest - DUDLEY
- 014
an inquest was held at Moana today --- ------ William
Dudley, who was killed on Monday morning, being struck by a
locomotive at Ruru. ---
a verdict was returned of
accidental death, with a rider recommending the action of
Glover, who attempted to rescue the deceased.
New Plymouth - HIBBARD
- 021
Walter Joseph Hibbard, age 43 --- dropped dead in his
house --- Hibbard leaves a widow and 4 children.
Tai-Tapu - MORGAN
- 022
Mrs Lumley Morgan, an old and very highly esteemed resident of
Tai-Tapu, died at her home "Parkgwyn" on Monday
evening. Mrs Morgan was born
in Wales came to NZ in 1868,
took up residence with her brother, Mr Richard HUMPHREYS at
Tai-Tapu. In the following year she married Mr Lumley
Morgan. Mrs Morgan's husband died some years ago, she
leaves 2 sons and 1 daughter --------
Obituary - NIVEN
- 023
Mr Gilbert Niven, who died in the Christchurch Hospital last
week-end, was an old resident of Southbridge, where he
spent his boyhood and early manhood.
For a number of years he was
one of the leading players in the Southbridge football club. On
removing to Christchurch he and his brother David, joined the
Albion Club. Mr Gilbert Niven was one of the club's best forwards
in the days when albion triumphed in the 1st grade competition.
He gained representative honours and became well-known as a footballer
throughout the Dominion. The late Mr Niven was also an
enthusiastic follower of other branches of sport,
including
coursing, racing, and trotting. The internment took place at the
Ellesmere Cemetery on Monday afternoon.
Taumarunui - Inquest - WALKEY - 024
The adjourned inquest concerning the death of Henry Walkey ------
Hamilton - ANSELL
- 018
Maurice Ansell, aged 21 whilst riding a
bicycle, collided with a motor car.-----------
Orepuki - WALLACE
- 025
An old and highly respected resident of Orepuki, Mrs John
Wallace passed away --- at the age of 68, ----
maiden name Mary Jane RODERIQUE
came to NZ from Geelong in
1861, her father the late Captain Roderique of Riverton,
the late Mrs Wallace leaves a husband and 8 daughters,
the only
son (Jack) was killed in the war.
Thursday 8 May 1924
Funeral write-up - James LITTLE - 028
The funeral of the late Mr James Little, who died at St. Albans
on Monday, took place at Woodend yesterday ---------
Obituary - LITTLE -
028a
Mr James Little, who died at St Albans on Monday, was one of the
oldest and best known residents of Woodend. He was born in
Cumberland, ------
arriving at Lyttelton in the ship Zambesi in
1863. He set up business in Woodend as a blacksmith and implement
maker ---- he was a lay preacher of the Methodist Church ---
conducted his first service at St Albans in April 1864 -----
he ministered from Irwell to Amberley,
from Tai-Tapu to and Broadfields to Raithby (Loburn) and
Leithfield ----- helped establish a school at
Woodend ---- Mrs Little predeceased him about 13
years ago. ----- lots more
email for a copy.
Obituary - Mr Alfred LUTTRELL
- 029
The death occurred last night of Mr Alfred Luttrell, the well
known architect, who was 59 years of age, responsible
for the architecture of buildings all over Christchurch
----- -- he is
survived by a widow, a son , Mr E.E. Luttrell, well-known in
cricket circles and a daughter Mrs Temple, who lives in Paris.
Auckland - obituary - Mr G.D. DRAPER - 026
Another old colonist, Mr George Dye Draper, died at
Auckland lasy week at the age of 86. He arrived on the ship Duke
of Bronte, accompanied by his brother-in-law, Mr James Edward FITZGERALD,
who was the 1st Superintendant of Canterbury. ---- he married the widow
of Major H.B.Hunter,
and leaves a family of 2 daughters and 1 son.
Funeral write up - DUDLEY
- 027
The funeral today of the late Mr William Dudley killed at ruru on
Monday was well attended by residents of the Otira line. ------
Friday 9 May 1924
Westport - BARTHOLOMEW -
031
Mr George Bartholomer, an old resident of the westport district,
died at the O'Connor Home on May 6th. The deceased who was 83
years of age is
survived by 4 sons and 2 daughters.
Wellington - Sister Mary
CLAIRE - 030
The death took place on Monday of Sister Mary Claire of the Sisters
of Mercy at the age of 79 years ------- (formerly Miss
GREEN) joined the sisterhood
some 59 years ago and lived the
greater part of her life in Wellington.
Wellington - FERNANDEZ -
032
An old resident of Wellington, Mr Nicholas Fernandez, passed away
on Sunday --- reached New Zealand at the time of the gold rush to
the West Coast, having come out by way of Australia. The
late Mr
Fernandez was Greek hailing from the Island of Ithaca,
---------
Amberley - inquest - McKAY - 034
An inquest touching the death of Alexander McKay, shepherd, (Amberley)
who was found dead at "The Deans" was held yesterday. ------ died on or
about 3 May result of shock ---- horse falling on him.
Auckland - MALCOLM - 033
A well-known resident, Mr James Black Malcolm, died at his
residence, Mount Eden on Monday. He was the eldest son of Mr
Duncan Malcolm, and was
born in Belfast, 69 years ago. He was
educated at Manchester, and commenced his business career in
Glasgow and Belfast going to South Africa and
America. He
arrived in Auckland from Belfast in the ship Lady
Jocelyn
in 1878
joined the Katikati settlers in farming, returned to Auckland in
1883 and began a accountancy career ------------
more ----
Inquest -
WILLIAMS - 036
---------- James Ernest Williams, 32 years of age, and a
sawyer by occupation. was electrocuted in the State Coal Yard
on Wednesday coming in contact with an electric
cable ----- Joseph Edward Williams, (brother)
------- inquest adjourned. ---more ----
Saturday 10 May 1924
Wellington - obituary - Dr BIRKS - 037
Mr Laurence Birks, NZ chief electric engineer, when en route to
the World's Power conference, arrived at Adelaide only 2 days before
his brother
Mr Melville Birks, died. ----------- achievements in the cause of
medicine ------ did much important work on the miners'
phthisis.
Auckland - FERGUSON
- 038
The death of Miss alice Ferguson which occurred this week, at the
residence of her brother, Mr A.M.Ferguson, Epsom,
----- Miss Ferguson was the
younger daughter of the late Rev. A.
Feguson, was born at Demarara, British Guiana. She was
educated at Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Switzerland and Italy,
coming to
NZ with her people about 40 years ago.
Rangiora - GRIMWOOD
- 039
Mr Robert G. Grimwood, whose death occurred on Thursday at the
residence of his daughter --- was one of the pioneer settlers in the
Rangiora district.
At the age of 18 he came to Canterbury in the
ship Zealandia
with his parents. lived at Southbrook 66 years ago in the
flourmilling business --- also in agriculture ------ his wife
died over 20
years ago. They had a family of 12
children, 4 sons and 4
daughters still living.
Hawker's death -
HINE - 040
Death from exposure was the verdict returned at an inquest held today
--------
Monday 12 May 1924
Auckland - DICKESON
- 042
By the death of Mr Henry Dickeson, cricket in Auckland loses one
of its strongest --- supporters.
Rangiora - Mr Peter KEIR
- 043
Mr Peter Keir, an old resident of Rangiora,--- at the advanced age of
83 years. He was born in Laugerait, Perthshire, Scotland, and in
1864 came to
Lyttelton in the Mermaid.
worked on a farm in the Lincoln district --- went to the West
Coast gold digging --- returned to Rangiora-------
His
wife predeceased him about 18mths ago, he leaves 3 sons and 1
daughter Mrs J.McKee -----
New Zealand - Death in Sydney - MALONEY - 044
Harold James Maloney, an Anzac, died in Sydney Hospital on April
28th from injuries received on Anzac Day. He was a
member of the 3rd Auckland
Regiment and served in France after the
Gallipolli campaign concluded. A musician of the 1st
rank, he conducted the 1st Anzac
band, which toured the
English provinces after the Armistice. ---
Maloney leaves a widow and 2 children in New Zealand.
Wellington - Dr J.M. MASON
- 045
--- will regret to hear the death of Dr James Malcolm Mason
------ The late Dr Mason was born at Arbroath, Scotland in
1865. educated at Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Brussels, and
Paris -- has many degrees --- named------
practised medicine at Portsmouth and 8 years in Northumberland
--- came to new Zealand in 1895 ---- became a
Justice of the Peace ---- while in England qualified as
barrister-at-law ------------ in 1900 appointed Chief health officer
for New Zealand until 1909 ---- returned to
England --- came back ---- He leaves a
widow, a son, Mr Malcolm Mason, and daughter.Mrs Duncan ----
Lyttelton - Funeral write up - PORTEOUS - 046
The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon of Mr George
Porteous, son of Mr J. Porteous, of the Time-ball Signal
Station. The young man who was
only 19 years of age --------------
Auckland - REGAN
- 047
The death is announced of Mr James Regan, who was well known for the
greater part of Auckland's history for his connexion with the printing
business.
was one of the early apprentices to the typographical trade ---- joined
staff of Daily Southern Cross and New Zealand Herald
----------- more
Death - STEVENSON
- 048
The death is announced of Mrs William Stevenson, wife of
well-known bandsman and cornet player. The deceased, who was 30
years of age,
is survived by her husband and 2 children.
Inquest - James Ernest WILLIAMS - 049
Inquest adjourned , ----- sawyer,
married, a long column, email for copy.
Tuesday 13 May 1924
Auckland - Captain K. KERRUISH - 051a
Yhe death is announced of Captain Kneen Kerruish at the age of 99
years. He was born in the Isle of Man. He went to sea as a
youth --
his sisters twins lived to 100 years,
he leaves a widow and a son.
Dunedin - GLENDINING
- 051
The death occurred at Dunedin on Sunday of Mr J.R.Glendining, elder son
of the late Mr Robert Glendining, who had been connected for many years
with
the business of Ross and Glendining.
London - The Late Mrs Westcote LYTTELTON -
-- death of Emily, widow of the late Wescote Lyttelton, of
Rakaia, passed away on March 23rd ----- daughter of
late Mr Lewis WOOD,
born in Tasmania,
---- most of her married life was spent at Rokeby Station,
Rakaia. ---- lots more
Wednesday 14 May 1924
Obituary - LORD -
053
The death occurred on Saturday last of one of the few remaining
old pioneers of Canterbury, in the person of Jabez Lord in his 88th
year. He was born
in Halifax, Yorkshire, along with his
wife who predeceased him some 27 years ago, they sailed for NZ in
the Clontarf, arriving early in the year 1860.
----- purchased a small farm in the Courtenay district
----
lots more
Gisborne - inquest - MALCOLM - 054
An inquest was held today concerning the death of Arthur Malcolm,
10 years of age, whose body was recovered yesterday.---------------
death was
due to drowning, the result of the capsize of the
canoe. He stressed the necessity of boys learning to swim before
going on the river.
Invercargill - Father Daniel O'NEILL - 055
Riversdale Presbytery, 10 rooms destroyed by fire. --- about 40
years of age ---- long column
Thursday 15 May 1924
Obituary - Mr L.W. BALKIND
- 056
Mr Lazarus Wolfe Balkind, of Woodham road, Dallington,
passed away yesterday at the age of 59 years. The late Mr
Balkind, who was well known
throughout New Zealand,
was born in Courland, Russia, and came to new Zealand in 1908.
Some time ago he met with an accident which impaired his
health.
He recently took a trip to England, and returned to the Dominion in
February, when his health appeared to be so greatly improved that
he was
able to leave his bed for a short period. The improvement,
however, was not maintained.
Friday
16 May 1924
Dunedin - obituary - LAW -
The death occurred today of Mr Henry Robert Law, who was well
known in insurance circles. Mr Law was the 2nd son of the late Mr
Henderson Law
and was born in Dunedin ---- after the death
of his father in 1900, he joined the firm of Henderson, Law &
Co. when his brother Mr James A. Law
died in
1901 he became sole member of that firm. ------- he was a
single man.
Greymouth -- DOOGAN - 059
Mr Francis Doogan died this morning at the home of his aunt mrs
J.L.Doogan, Hataitai, Wellington, --- Mr
Doogan was the eldest son of
Mr and Mrs H. Doogan, Greymouth.
aged 25 --- lots more
Wellington - Obituary - Mr Gilbert LAING-MEASON - 060
who was 72 years of age, died -----
Saturday
17 May 1924
Wellington - CAVANAGH
- 063
----- Patrick Cavanagh over 70 years of age, resident of
Kaiwarra, --------
Westport - O'CONNOR
- 064
The death occurred at Westport ---- of Mr Jeremiah
O'Connor, an old resident. Deceased was a native of Tralee,
Ireland and was 71 years of age,
He is survived by 3
daughters and 2 sons.
Tuesday
20 May 1924
Cust - McKIBBIN
- 067
One of the oldest residents of Cust, Mrs Mary McKibbin, died at
the residence of her son, Mrs Hugh McKibbin in her 95th
year. Mrs McKibbin was
born in Tullyhakill, County Down,
Ireland, in 1830 and arrived at Lyttelton by the ship Roman
Emperor in 1860, with her husband and 2 children.
After
living in Christchurch for 4 years the family removed to Cust
--- is survived by 5 daughters, 1 son, 42
grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren,
and 3 great, great
grandchildren.------ lots more
Wanganui - Mr
Lesley PECK
- 069
-- one of the best known musicians in new Zealand. Mr Peck
arrived here 20 years ago from England. ----------The deceased
gentleman married a
daughter of the late Mr S.H.DREW
and leaves a
young daughter. a long column
Obituary - LAW
- 069a
Death occurred today of Mr Robert Law well-known in insurance
circles, was 2nd son of late Mr Henderson Law and born in
Dunedin. ---- after death of his father in 1900 he
joined the firm of Henderson, Law & Co. and when his
brother Mr James A.law died in 1901 he became the sole member of
that firm. ---- staunch supporter of the St Kilda
Band --- he was single.
Gisborne - JESSUP - 066
at the inquest concerning the death of James Alexander Jessup, of
Whatatutu, while on active service was shot in the head,
------
Wednesday 21 May 1924
Timaru - inquest - McKENZIE - 070
at the inquest on John Mc Kenzie, whose body was found on the Mt
Nessing range --- deceased died from natural causes
--- he was nearly 70 years of age.
Ahaura - Mrs Alice WHITE
- 071
--- of Mrs Alice White, aged 64 years was the
dau. of the late Mr J.Chapman of Fernside, Canterbury, --- is
survived by her husband and 3 daughters.
Hokitika - LINNEMANN
- 071
----deceased who was a well known merchant was born in
Hamburg in 1840 and resided at Hokitika for about 60 years.
---- survived by 2 married
daughters and 2 sons.
Thursday 22 May 1924
Mr George Charles HAITE -
074
The death on March 31st is announced of Mr George Charles Haite,
R.I., R.O.L. R.B.C. who died -- at the age of
68.
His work as a water colour artist -----
lots more
Friday 23 May 1924
Obituary - Mr John BOAL
- 076
---- death which occurred on April 26th at the home of his
sister, Mrs A.M.Porter,
Ballygowan, County Down, Ireland. ------- Presbyterian
Y.W.Bible Class of New Zealand ------
Dannevirke - Mr B.L.
de MALMANCHE - 077
The death of Mr B.L. de Malmanche of Tipapakuku,
Dannevirke, occurred very suddenly on Monday ----- who was
only 58 years of age, was of French extraction and was born
at Akaroa. Later the family went to the North Island. He is
survived by his father, mother, hi widow and family of 7.
Obituary - GROSE -
079
M r Theodore A.Grose, who died last Thursday, had spent 49
years in the Dominion. he and Mrs Grose arrived by the sailing
ship Wennington,
----
Devenport, where Mr Grose was born in
1853. For the past 42 years Mr and Mrs Grose have resided in
Christchurch ---
he is survived by his widow, 4 sons, 4 daughters
and 26 grandchildren.
Saturday 24 May 1924
Southland - ANDREWS
- 080
----- foremost builders - Mr
William Mosely Andrews, -- the deceased was only 49 years of age,
born in Milton, -------
Loburn - Mr A.E.COOK
- 081
Mr Arthur Ernest Cook, who died at his residence
"Arthurstone" Loburn, ------- Mr Cook is survived by his
wife, 3 daughters and 2 sons.
The funeral took place at the
Rangiora Anglician Cemetery yesterday. --------
Obituary - Mr W. Averill HUMPHREYS
- 082a and 082
---- friends of Mr George Humphreys will learn of the death of
his only son -- which took place at London
Monday
26 May 1924
Wellington - RANSON - 087a
Mr Harry Ranson, who died last week at the age of 59 years, after
a long illness, was well known as a builder and contractor in
Wellington for many years.
Born in Jersey, he
came to New Zealand with his parents as a boy. He
ultimately settled in Wellington, He was an enthusiastic bowler,
being a member
of the Newtown Club for 17 years, and for 2 years
he was its president.
Napier - Nurse Fanny GRACE
- 087
Nurse Fanny Grace passed away at Napier Hospital last week. The late
Miss Grace received her training in the Chelsea Infirmary,
London. when she came
to the Dominion she was a Plunket nurse for
a time and later Matron of the Wairoa Hospital.
Whakatane - Obituary - Maori
chief Hurinui APANUI - 086
One of the foremost Natives in New Zealand, Hurinui Apanui, a
leading chief of the Ngatiawa tribe, nearly 70 years of
age, died at Whakatane Pa this morning.
It is stated
that Hurinui could trace his genealogy back further than any other
Chief in the Dominion. He was a fine type of native, over 6
feet in height, of sturdy
build and handsome figure and bearing,
every inch a Chief. Preparations are noe being made for a great
tangi, which may last a month, and Natives from all
over the
Dominion are expected.
Tuesday 27 May 1924
Masterton - COLLERTON
- 090
A motor car lost a tyre rounding a sharp corner, 3
miles from Masterton and capsized, its occupants were
Messrs GRIFFIN, HENEY and W. Collerton
of Tinui,
Collerton was dead, and Griffin was bruised, Heney escaped
injury. Deceased was 38 years of age -----
Inquest - BROCKLEHURST -
089
An inquest was held at Ngahere this afternoon, ---- touching the
death of Joseph James Brocklehurst, who was found dead in Red
Jack's Creek on
Sunday morning. ----- He had
accidently fallen from the bridge to the creek.
Wednesday
28 May 1924
Stafford - obituary -
SINNOTT - 097
The death occurred yesterday of Mr Thomas Sinnott, of Stafford, a
pioneer resident of the district. The deceased was 65 years of age and
is survived by 2 daughters and 4 sons.
Obituary - Mrs William MILES
- 096
The many friends of Mrs William Miles, late of Wellington,
will be saddened to learn of her sudden death, which took place
in Christchurch on Sunday
morning. Mrs Miles who was a native of
Oxford, North Canterbury, lived in Wellington about 5 years ago
---- She is survived by her husband,
Mr William Miles, who took such an active part in the Labour
movement in the nineties and by 3 sons -----
The funeral service was conducted by the pastor of the Spitiulist
Church of which Mr Miles is president.
Thursday 29 May 1924
Wellington - GIBLIN
- 099
The death occurred at Wellington on Sunday of Mr Arthur Giblin,
formerly a well known resident of Nelson. Mr Giblin who was about
60 years of
age was born at Motueka, ------ last ---
10 years worked in the Valuation Dept at Wellington --- was
an athlete of some repute - --- more.
Inquest - NEVIN - 101
The adjourned inquest into the circumstances concerning the death of
Mabel Josephine Rosina Nevin aged 4 and half years of age,
who died at her home
St Albans early on Tuesday morning. Willian
Henry Nevin, father of the child said his daughter had suffered
off and on with bronchitis practically since
birth. The Coroner
returned a verdict in accordance with the medical evidence.
Palmeston North - Inquest - CHARLESWORTH - 098
The inquest touching the death of Harry Charlesworth, aged 38, a
married man with 5 childre, living at Tiakithuna, who was
run over by a railway engine near Longburn on Saturday night and
killed ------ more ----
Ashburton - McCLEERY - 100
Another of the old identities of the Asburton County has been removed
by death in the person of Mr Hugh McCleery, of Coldstream. --- worked
on the
Coldstream Station as far back as 1880. --- and
he was
employed there for practically the whole of the subsequent period.
He
passed away on Friday aged 76 years ---- internment took place on
Monday on the Coldstream Estate.
Friday 30 May 1924
Wellington - Obituary - Dr W.B. GOW - 102
The death is announced of Dr William Baxter Gow. He was born at
Criess, Perthshire, Scotland, graduated as M.B. at
Edinburgh ------- arrived Wellington in the Gothic in
November 1899 --- was appointed to Sunnyside -----
he leaves a widow,
a son and daughter, Mr J.G.Gow who was for many years inspector
of schools in Timaru is a brother and another brother was
late Mr John G.Gow who was a Trade Commissioner.
Saturday 31 May 1924
Death - John FRIEND
- 109
The many friends of John Friend will regret to learn of his sudden
death at Wellington last week. The late Mr Friend was the eldest
son of Rev Percival Friend,
one of the early missionaries at
Levuka, Fiji. --------- practiced as an annonator of consolidated
statutes and law reports. He was the pioneer of this work in New
Zealand and will be carried on by Mrs Friend and a
barrister-at-law.
Obituary - Mr Frank GRIFFEN
- 110
The death occurred yesterday morning at his residence Yaldhurst road
Upper Riccarton of Mr Frank Griffen, age 59 years.
Commencing life as a tailor in Dunedin, --- went into the hotel
business at Roxburgh. From there he moved to Brighton,
Dunedin. then to the Albion in Greymouth later became licensee of
Tattersall's Hotel, Christchurch until retirement
----involved in horse racing ------ lots
more ----
Beverley Evans
Christchurch NZ
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