OBITUARY

Press, Volume XC, Issue 27443, 1 September 1954, Page 3

OBITUARY

MR F. H. A. LAMB Mr Francis Henry Arthur Lamb, who died recently, received his early education at the Greendale School and the Darfield District High School. In 1919 he joined the staff of the National Provident Fund at Wellington, and while there continued his studies. He qualified by examination for membership of the New Zealand Society of Accountants. Mr Lamb was for some years on the staff of the Health Department, and later transferred to the inspectorial staff of the Taxes Division of the Inland Revenue Department. He had been stationed in Christchurch since 1944 and at the time of his death was senior inspector of taxes. In 1940, Mr Lamb volunteered for service with the armed' forces, and took part in all campaigns in North Africa after the return of the New Zealand Division from Greece and Crete. Mr Lamb was interested in golf, being a member of the Russley club. He was a member of the Robert Burns Lodge No. 139. He is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Alice Lilian Seamer, o' Wellington, and by one daughter, Miss Margaret Lamb, of the staff of the Magnetic Survey, Christchurch. MR G. H. WILSON A noted North Island farmer and sportsman, Mr George Hamish Wilson, eldest son of the late Sir James Wilson, died recently at his home at Bulls. Born at Bulls in 1875 and educated at the Wanganui Collegiate School, Mr Wilson spent his life farming in the Rangitikei district where he was largely responsible for the development of Ngaio station and of several other properties on the Rangitikei river.

Mr Wilson was a successful breeder of Clydesdale horses, and was chairman of the New Zealand Clydesdale Society for some years. He also bred purebred sheep and cattle, and was on the council of the Romney Marsh Association, and of the Southdown Sheep Society. A noted horseman and successful steeplechase rider, Mr Wilson won his first steeplechase at Hawera while still a schoolboy. He was a keen supporter of racing and at his death held a seat on the council of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Association, and was patron of the Rangitikei Racing Club. For more than 60 years Mr Wilson was a .member of the Rangitikei Hunt Club, in which he held executive positions for many years. He was a fine polo player and was in the Rangitikei team which won the Savile Cup in 1901 and 1906. He was later on the executive of the New Zealand Polo Association and was president from 1938 to 1947.

MR J. M. FLEMING

A former president of the New Zealand Employers’ Federation and for many years managing director of Turnbull and Jones, Ltd., Mr James Martin Fleming, died recently at Rotorua. He was aged 79 years. . Mr Fleming was with Turnbull and Jones from 1905 till his retirement in 1951. He was managing director from 1916.

A foundation member and past president of the New Zealand Electrical Federation, he was elected the first life member in 1944. He was president of the Employers* Federation from 1943 to 1945 and was also a member of the New Zealand Institute of Accountants and associated with the Hataitai Land Company.

MR J. H. INGLIS

(New Zealand Press Association) TIMARU, August 30. One of the oldest practising solicitors in New Zealand, Mr James Hunter Inglis, died at Timaru today at the age of 86. Mr Inglis had been in practice since 1901. Educated at the Otago Boys’ High School, Mr Inglis joined the staff of the National Bank on leaving school. After serving in various branches of the bank in Otago, be started practice as a solicitor at Balclutha in 1901. In 1911, he moved to Geraldine, and just before the First World War he began practice in Timaru. After the war his son, Mr L. M. Inglis, SX joined him in partnership. Although Mr Inglis had not undertaken any active Court work for many years, he had continued to practice until about a fortnight ago. He was also widely known through his association with cricket in South Canterbury. He was a representative player. Mr Inglis is survived by his son and one daughter. Miss M. Inglis, of Timaru.