DEATH OF MR. GEORGE FRASER (SEN.).

Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 168, 29 July 1901, Page 8

DEATH OF MR. GEORGE FRASER (SEN.).

In the obituary notices this evening appears the announcement of the death, at the age of 09 years, of Mr George Fraser, the well-known founder of the firm of G. Fraser and Son, of Stanley-street. The deceased was a native 6i Scotland, and arrived in this colony over 50 years ago. He was a -thorough engineer, and at once started in business, with the result that his name has been ever associated with the iron trade in this city. Originally (the firm started as Fraser and Tinne, ibut subsequently the business was carried on by Mr Fraser until two years ago, when he retired and left it to his sons. This firm has turned out many creditable engineers and ironworkers, who now occupy important positions in various parts of the iworld, an evidence of 'the thoroughmess of the instruction received at Fraser's foundry.

The deceased always bore an excellent character as a thoroughly reliable, upright man, and that he was a good employer is shown by the interest he always manifested in the success of those who had been under his care to learn their trade. His old apprentices were often looked up by Mr Fraser, whenever business took him in their direction, and the meeting was as between true friends. Mr Fraser died early this morning at his residence, Wynyard-street, and his remains will be interred at Purewa cemetery on Wednesday at 2.30 o'clock in the afternoon.