OBITUARY

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21865, 19 August 1936, Page 12

OBITUARY

MR R. W. CAMPBELL trgZSS A3SOCIATXOK TELEGRAM.) WELLINGTON, August 18. The death. occurred last evening after a long illness of Mr Robert Wilson Campbell, printer of the “Evening Post.” Mr Campbell, who was 65 years of age, came to Wellington from Christchurch some years ago. At Christchurch he was for many years deputy-printer of “The Press.” and was highly respected by his employers and fellow-workers alike. He leaves a wife and a family Of three sons mid • daughter—Messrs D. McL., R. W., and A J- Campbell, all of Wellington, and Miss A, W. Campbell, of Dunedin. MR E. E. PAVEY ITRE PRESS Special Seiviee.] OAMARU, August 18. The death occurred this morning of a native of Oamaru. Mr Emile F. Pavey, of Till street, at the age of 60 years. Mr Davey was educated at the Oamaru South Schopl, and started life ag a sailmaker. After completing his apprenticeship, he went on to Visit England and Switzerland, and on returning made his home in the North Island, first at H»wera, then at Gisborne. More than 20 years ago, he returned to Oamaru, and took up a farm at Cave Valley, Where he lived for five years. He then obtained property at Weston Park, and remained there fer a further five years before coming to live in the town. While at Weston, Mr Davey took an interest in school affairs, and was a member of the Weston School Committee for several years. He was also a member of the Oamaru Loyal Lodge. He made many friends through his readiness to assist others. He is survived by Mrs Davey and two sons. MR FRANK SMITH LXHE PRESS Special Service.] TIMARD. August 18. The death of Mr Frank Smith, which occurred at “Waratah,” Albury, South Canterbury, on Monday, removed one of the best-known sheep farmers in the South Island. Born at Long Bay, Tasmania, in 1868. Mr Smith arrived in New Zealand as a lad with his father, and lived with him on Eollesby Station. Mistake Station, and Wolds Station in the Mackenzie country. Later Mr Smith, sen., removed to Mona Vale, Albilry, and afterwards to “Waratah.” Mr F. Smith purchased “Albury Park,” which he occupied for some time, subsequently selling it to take over “Waratah.” Mr Smith was educated at the Burke’s Pass and the Timaru Main Schools. From 19H to 1914 he represented the Waitaki constituency in Parliament, and for a time he was a member of the Timaru Harbour Board and the Timaru High Schools’ Board. Military matters claimed his attention, and he was a lieutenant in the Mackenzie Mounted Rifles, ’ Mr Smith was one of the most successful breeders of merinos in New Zealand in his day, and was a wellknown exhibitor, winning many championships at metropolitan shows. Recently he shipped sheep to South America at prices which were very satisfactory. As a flockmaster Mr Smith was unexcelled. In his younger days Mr Smith was a keen athlete, being particularly good over 440 hurdles. At one time he was captain of the Mackenzie Football Club. , He is survived by a widow and young family of two daughters and one son. MR R. BRAMWELL The funeral took place at Westport yesterday of Mr Robert Bvamwell. a wellknown and popular resident of Granity, whose death took place in the Buller district following a short illness understood to be the result of war. injuries. 3Vfr Bramwell, who was a native of Durham, England, went on active service at the age of 16 and was in France and Italv. He migrated to New Zealand in 1025. General sympathy will be extended to his widow and daughter. He is also survived by a sister. Mrs A. Nuttall, of Granity, and other brothers and sisters in England.