DEATH OF AN OLD GOVERNMENT OFFICER.
■ fPet United Press Association.) Wellington, July 19. Mr George Friend, Clerk of Parliament, v died this morning, after a long illness. At the beginning of the present session lie obtained leave of absence, and has been sinking ever since. He entered the Civil Service as a clerk in the Audit Office in 1854, and was appointed assistant-clerk of Parliament in 1802 ana clerk in 1889. It s is probable that the House, on meeting this afternoon, will adjourn till 7.30, as a mark of respect.
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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9492, 19 July 1898, Page 3
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