OBITUARY.
It is with a feeling of sincere regret that we record the death of Mr Richard Hellaby, which occurred suddenly in Auckland last Friday. Mr Hellaby's death was very sudden, but it was known that he had suffered from heart disease for sonic time past. He was attending to his usual duties on Friday as manager of the R. and W. Hellaby Company, and in the afternoon drove Out to Remuera to look at some sheep, returning home about 3-30~o'clock. At 5 o'clock his death occurred very suddenly while sitting at tea. He leaves a widow, three sons, and three daughters to mourn their loss. The deepest sympathy is felt for them in their sore bereavement, not only by a wide circle of personal friends, but also by the business community in which Mr Hellaby had taken such an active part for so many years.
Another link with the early history of the southern portion of New Zealand has been severed by the death of the Hon. Samuel Edward Shrimski, M.L.C., who passed away at his residence, Lower Symondsstreet, yesterday morning. The deceased, who has resided in the colony for the past forty years, was 74 years of age, and is survived by his 'widow, but leaves no children. He was born in Posen, Prussia, in 1828, From the time of his arrival in New Zealand he took an active part in local and general politics, and was a member and president of the various local bodies connected with Oamaru, and subsequently. was the representative of the district in Parliament. He was Mayor of the town, and also acted as chairman of the Harbour Board and of the Hospital Trustees. He was elected to the House of Representatives twentyseven years ago, and after being re - elected several times without suffering defeat he was called to the Legislative Council, and has held his seat in that body ever since, there being no break in the continuity of his public services. Mr. Shrimski was married to a sister of Mr. W. H. Neumegan, of this city.
Mr Charles La Koche died at his residence, Khyber Pass Road, on June 14, .after a very short illness. Deceased had reached the age of 62 years, and during his long public career in Auckland he made many friends, who will regret to hear of his decease. Mr La Roche was a Londoner. He came here 38 years ago in the ship Maxwell. Shortly afterwards he settled in the Grafton district, where he resided for 33 years. After that district was incorporated with the city, Mr La Roche for many years represented the Grafton ward on the Municipal Council, and in that capacity was also appointed a member of the Harbour Board. He also attended to other public duties, being a justice of the peace, and also visiting justice to the gaol.
Penny Postage has proved a great boon Ever since it has come into force. Such benefits can't reach us too soon, Though bound to arrive in due course. It is time we took care of our pence, And likewise our health I am sure, So he. with a cough and good sense, Takes WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE.
BERTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS.
OBITUARY.
Auckland Star, Volume XXXIII, Issue 150, 26 June 1902, Page 3
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