P. Thomson At Las Vegas

Press, Volume XCV, Issue 28258, 22 April 1957, Page 12

P. Thomson At Las Vegas

(N.Z. Press Association Copyright) (Rec. 10 p.m.) LAS VEGAS (Nevada), April 19. Peter Thomson, of Melbourne, shot a second round 76 and slumped to a tie for seventeenth place today at the half-way stage of the 40,000-dol-lar tournament of champions. Thomson also had scored a 76 In the first round and his 36-hole total of 152 left him nine strokes behind the lead. Although bad weather had troubled the 23 contestants on the first day, Don January today played a course record of 65—seven under scratch for the Desert Inn Country Club course—to lead the field. January included eight birdies in his score, as he recovered brilliantly after his opening round 78. His 36-hole total was 143.

Obituary

MR O. N. GILLESPIE (New Zealand Press Association) WELLINGTON, April 21. The death occurred tonight of Mr O. N. Gillespio, a well-known figure in the Wellington literary world. He was 74. Born at Waikari, Mr Gillespie Was educated at Christchurch Boys’ High School and Victoria University College. For many years he was co-director of several theatrical and film enterprises, and was responsible for bringing many well-known artists to New Zealand. He had a long association with the repertory movement and judged many plays presented by the British Drama League. He was a foundation member of the New Zealand Literary Fund Advisory Committee and a member of the New Zealand centre of the P.E.N., of which he had been president for the last two years. He was a well-known contributor to New Zealand and overseas periodicals. He was the author of several books, including one on thoroughbred horses, on which he was an authority. He also edited one of the earliest collections of New Zealand short stories. During World War 11, he was on the staff of the Prime Minister’s Information Section. MR W. H. WILDISH (New Zealand Press Association) GISBORNE, April 21. One of Gisborne’s oldest firefighters, Mr William Henry Wildish, died today aged 89. He served with the fire brigade continuously for 33 years, and at his retirement, about 20 years ago, he held the United Fire Brigades’ Association gold medal with four bars. He is survived by two daughters and two sons.