OBITUARY

Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 35, 10 August 1933, Page 13

OBITUARY

MR. W. T. DOIG ,■ ■■ ' ' '■''■■ '■■"'' The death occurred'yesterday at his residence, Lower Hutt, of Mr. AVilliaiu Torreuco l)oig, chief-clerk of the' Signals mid electrical Branch, -Now Zealand Kaihvays, Wellington, .at ,the ,ago'of 49 years. Mi. Doigj •' 'who was .an esteemed citizen, has resided at, Lower Ilutt .for the past twenty years, and took an active part in all' movements for the welfare of the district. Tho late Mr. Doig was educated at Chrfstchureh West.School and Christ's College, and entered tho railway service in 1900 as a cadet, -in the District Engineer's office, .Christchureh; was promoted to' clerk in the same office in 1906, and served as clerk in-- the Chief Engineer's office, Wellington, and in the architectural branch, Wellington, until 1924, when ho was appointed chief clerk of the architectural branch. In 1928 he was promoted to the. position of chief clerk of the signals and electrical branch, Wellington, and occupied that position until' his' death. . In the field of sport, Mr. Doig was actively interested, especially in connection with cricket. He has been a member of the Hutt Cricket Club for nearly twenty, years, and was chairman of the management committee for eighteen years. He was a playing member of tho club up till last season. Mr. Doig was also vice-president of tho Hutt Rugby Football.Club. -In Christchurch he was a member of the St. Albans Cricket Club. 'At one time ho was a New Zealand and South Island hockey representative. " . Mr. Doig was a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity; was Past Master of Lodge Christchurch, No. 99; a member of Waiwhe'tu Lodge, No, 176; a foundation member and Past Master of Lower Hutt Lodge, No. 299; and also held,the rank of Grand .Steward. The late Mr. Doig leaves a widow, two daughters; and one son. ■