OBITUARY
CAPTAIN J. M. CAMPBELL
The death has occurred in Auckland at the ago of 74 years of Captain John Milburn Campbell, a former master in the Union Company's service. During his early seafaring career, the late Captain ' Campbell traded to the Pacific Islands and Mauritius in sailing vessels, one of which was the schooner Sybil. He was also in the Islands trade as chief officer of the steamer Richmond. When the vessel was sold to the Union' Company and renamed the Haupiri Captain Campbell remained in her as an officer. For some years he was in the company's employ in the coastal trade, commanding the steamers Omapere, Herald, and Haupiri, being in the last-named vessel until he left the company's service in 1917. Captain Campbell served "in the Southern Cross as chief officer for a considerable period, occasionally relieving as master. He retired from, the sea a number of years ago.
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Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 23, 28 January 1933, Page 15
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152OBITUARY Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 23, 28 January 1933, Page 15
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