Death of industrial leader
PA Dunedin Sir Carl Victor Smith, a leading figure in the industrial and communkty life of Dunedin, has died. He was 81.
Sir Carl was made a Knight Bachelor in 1964 for outstanding contribution in commercial, philanthropic, and university fields and other public activities. He also retired as chairman of directors of Cadbury, Fry, Hudson, Ltd, after 33 years with the company.
Sir Carl was born in Edinburgh, and after World War I decided that he would like to take up sheepfarming in New Zealand rather than pursue a career in medicine. He and Lady Smith arrived in New Zealand in 1919.
He played a leading role in the New Zealand Manufacturers’ Federation and was president of it from 1941 to 1943, when it expanded from a loosely-knit series of district associations to a live national federation. Sir Carl’s sense of humour became well known with the publication of his book “From N to Z,” which took a light-hearted look at New Zealand. The book ran to more than 18 editions and was also used as a radio serial. Sir Carl also served as a director with several companies, including the New Zealand Express Co., Ltd; J. B. Westray and Company; and Fabers Furnishing Company, Ltd. He was the chairman of the Dominion Fertiliser Company, Ltd, and of Hogg and Co., and vice-chairman of William Jeffery, Ltd. Sir Carl is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter.
Death of industrial leader
Press, 20 February 1979, Page 25
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