Obituary MR A. MAXWELL

Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30802, 14 July 1965, Page 6

Obituary MR A. MAXWELL

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WELLINGTON, July 12. Mr Allan Maxwell, one of New Zealand's best-known boxing personalities, died in Wellington yesterday. He was aged -76. His versatile boxing activities earned him the title, "Mr Boxing." Mr Maxwell won the New Zealand amateur boxing title in 1911 and then fought successfully as a professional. He later became a distinguished referee. He was a coach of some distinction, and served on the Wellington Boxing Association for many years.

He wrote a lively and authoritative boxing column for the “Free Lance” under the pseudonym “Punch.” He was appointed a Justice of the Peace a few years ago. He is survived by his wife and son. MR C. E. HASSALL

A man whose name will always be identified with the early history of Timaru, which he served zealously in many different spheres, died on Sunday. He was Mr Charles Edward Hassall, aged 87.

Mr Hassall was the author of the book “Port of Timaru" —described by the secretarymanager of the Timaru Harbour Board (Mr N. de V. Lawrence) as “a most valuable contribution to the record of the port’s activities over the years.” Mr Hassall, who was most interested in shipping, and the history of the board, wrote the publication gratuiMusly.

He contributed to numerous journals outside the district, and wrote jubilee booklets for local, organisations. Mr, Hassall, a former president of the South Canterbury Historical Society, and chairman of the Museum Board of Control, was behind the movement to erect a new museum in Timaru. He was on the staff of the “Timaru Herald" for 65 years, chiefly as a linotype operator.

He was a life member of the South Canterbury Jockey Club and ■ Timaru Trotting Club, the Historical Society, and the Automobile Association (South Canterbury). Mr Hassall belonged to the old Timaru Chess Club, and was a member of the Zealandia junior cricket team. The younger son of Mr William Hassall, who arrived in Timaru from Kaiapoi in 1875, Mr. Hassall took part in the first New Zealand seven-a-side Rugby match played at the Caledonian Ground in 1896. Subsequently he became a South Island selector.

He was a committee member of the South Canterbury Rugby Union, and patron for several years. Mr Hassall was instrumental in obtaining Fraser Park (formerly the Athletic Grounds) for the Rugby Union. Mr Hassall was also a member of the old South Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club. He is survived by a son, Mr Edward Hassall, of Christchurch, and three daughters— Mrs A. M. Reid (Cheviot), Mrs W. P. Duff (PQkerua Bay), and Mrs L. A. Waters (Auckland).