OBITUARY

Press, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 26383, 30 March 1951, Page 8

OBITUARY

MR JOSEPH HUNTER The death occurred in Christchurch on Tuesday of Mr Joseph Hunter, formerly rector of the Gore High School. He was 72 years of age. Mr Hunter was educated at the Otago Boys’ High School and Otago University, where he took a Master of Arts degree. From 1909 to 1936 he was rector of the Gore High School, and during the war years ne served on the staff of John McGlashan College. After his retirement he spent two years travelling about New Zealand visiting Presbyterian churches to promote foreign mission work. He took a prominent part in the affairs, local and national, of the Presbyterian Church. He was president of the St. Margaret's College council in Dunedin, and was a member of the National Council of Churches and the Council of Christian Education. He was a well-known Mason and a keen bowler. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, and four sons. MR A. A. KELLAWAY , Mr Albert Ansley Kellaway, one of the best-known watchmakers and jewellers in Christchurch for many years, died at his home in St. Albans yesterday at the age of 68. Mr Kellaway’s experience in watchmaking extended over more than 40 years, and even after his retirement about five years ago he continued to repair a few watches. Mr Kellaway, who was born in Christchurch, served his apprenticeship in the city. Soon after passing out of his apprenticeship Mr Kellaway went into business on his own account. His first premises were m Oxford terrace, near Cashel street, and later in Colombo street and Cathedral square. Mr Kellaway maintained a keen interest in dry fly fishing, shooting, and gardening all his life. He is survived by his widow, and one son, Mr T. J. Kellaway. MR P. E. L. BROAD The S eat t occurre d at his home at North Beach yesterday of Mr Preston L. Broad. He was 73. During the depression years Mr Broad was WellKnown as the distributing officer of the Mayor’s Coal and Blanket Fund. He was also clerical assistant to successive Mayors of Christchurch ™ Dl £ ln £ t! X e depression, when the late Mr D. G Sullivan, M.P., was Mayor, Mr Broad disbursed thousands of relief grants. He continued this work under subsequent Mayors. He retired from the post towards the end of the Second World War.

Park - North Beach, is named after Mr Broad, who was an untiring worker in district affairs.