Obituary MR H. JOHNSEN

Press, Volume CII, Issue 30085, 20 March 1963, Page 8

Obituary MR H. JOHNSEN

(NJS. Press Assoctotlon, INVERCARGILL, March 18. Mr Hans Johnsen, the “grand old man” of the Southland oyster industry, died at Bluff on Saturday Ke was 82. When Mr Johnsen retired in 1960 he had 58 years as an oysterman and skipper behind him. Mr Johnsen, one of the best-known personalities at the port, was born at Faaborg Denmark, and went to sea with his father to fish the Dogger bank when he was only 12. Seven years later he joined the Norwegian vessel Carte Blanche going first to Australia and working his way to New Zealand where he was paid off in Bluff. He fished for a year around Stewart Island and then, at the age of 22, joined the industry with which he stayed until his retirement three years ago. In 1902 Mr Johnsen married Miss Ellen Drake. Although in poor health for some time, Mr Johnsen was able to be up and about for his diamond wedding celebration Me last yeer. Mr Johnsen is survived by his wife, one son William (Christchurch) and one daughter Eileen (Mrs H. V. Albertson, Bluff) MR H.Q JENKINS Preu Auoctation) WANGANUI, Mar. 19. tr Hugh Charles Jenkins, who was editor of the “Wanganui Chronicle” from 1929 until hds retirement in 1959, died yesterday, aged 72 years.

Born in Forest Gate, London, Mr Jenkins was educated at Whitehall school, London, and from there entered journalism in Fleet street.

Mr Jenkins came to New Zealand before 1914, studied at Victoria University College, and passed his law professional examinations. He was editor of the New Zealand “Mercantile Gazette" from 1919 to 1921 and later founded the New Zealand "Law Journal.” Before becoming editor of the "Wanganui Chronicle" he was a leader-writer on the “Dominion.” Wellington. After his retirement Mr Jenkins practised as a stockbroker.

During the depression years, Mr Jenkins proposed a plan which was implemented by the then Mayor, Mr N. G. Armstrong, for the relief of the distressed.

He took a keen interest in the Serjeant Gallery and Arts and Crafts Society and was president of .the society for six years. Church work also claimed Mr Jenkins interest. He was a lay reader of the Anglican Church. As a young man he rowed for. North Shore, Auckland and was a former captain of the Cheltenham Swimming Chib. Mr Jenkins was awarded the OBE. in 1961 and in 1969 received the French ■wit “Chevalier Mmes Academiques.

He is survived by Ns wife and two sons, Lloyd (Australia) and John (Weiltagton).