OBITUARY
Mr. W. F. Roydhouse
The deatli occurred last evening of Mr. William Francis Roydliou.se, Carterton, at tlie age of 84 years, says a “Dominion” B]>eci:il Service message. Ho was born in London l.:i 185(5 and came to New Zealand in 18(18 with his father, who was under engagement to the New Zealand Government as an electrical contractor. After living for some time in Wellington the family went to the Wairarapa where Mr Roydhouse settled. He was married to Miss Annie Maxton. Greytown. who predeceased him 12 years ago. He is survived by three sons, Messrs. F. W. Roydhouse, Wanganui. It. W. Roydhouse, of Hie “Daily News.” Car terfon, and A. I’. Hoydhouse, Dunedin, and three daughters. Mrs. A. ,1. Cooper, Mastertoil, Mrs. 11. E. .lacksoil. Carterton. and Miss Hoydhouse, Wellington.
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Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 70, 15 December 1939, Page 13
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131OBITUARY Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 70, 15 December 1939, Page 13
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