PRIME MINISTER'S TRIBUTE
"It was with tlio deepest regret that I heard of Mr. 'J. W. Macdonald's death," said the Primo Minister (the Bt.Hon. G. "W. Forbes). "The Public' Service of New Zealand has losfr
ono of its most able members and an officer who in tho responsible position which he held for many years rendered valuable service to tho . State Tho late Public Trustee was a.strenuous and conscientious worker, and there is little doubt that in tho recent years of economic depression the responsibilities of his office havo very largely increased. Strain and anxiety have, I feel sure, affected his health.
"In addition to his duties as Public Trustee ho was called upon to perform valuable service as a member of tho various statutory investment boards. I can say from my own personal knowledge that the late Mr. Macdonald as custodian of trust funds was, within legal limits, always sympathetic towards the mortgagor, particularly during the recent times of hardship. As Minister in Charge of the Public Trust Offico I feel I have lost a most efficient officer and a personal friend and the country a faithful servant." . -
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Evening Post, Volume CXVII, Issue 146, 22 June 1934, Page 10
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189PRIME MINISTER'S TRIBUTE Evening Post, Volume CXVII, Issue 146, 22 June 1934, Page 10
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