MR. JOSEPH E. WIDDOP
-Thertdeath occurred in Wellington recently of Mr. Joseph Edward Widdop, aged' 65, who retired from the position of chief of the records of the Railway Department in 1929 after 40 years' service. He was a brother of the late Mr. F. C. Widdop, a former Chief Engineer of Railways, who died in Wellington a few months ago.
All his life Mr. Widdop was keenly interested in sport, particularly athletics, rowing, football, and, later,
The late Mr. J. E. Widdop.
bowls. His record in rowing was unique. For 36 years he was associated with the Star Boating Club, being deputy captain and then captain for many years, and he was also a member of the Wellington Football Club. After his rowing days he continued to give valuable service as a member of the Wellington Rowing Association and of the New Zealand Rowing Council. After his retirement. Mr. Widdop became keenly interested in bowling, and as the popular secretary of the Kelbum Bowling Club was well known among' bowlers in the Wellington centre. He was also a member of the Masonic and .Oddfellows' Lodges. He is survived by his widow and one daughter.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXIX, Issue 16, 19 January 1940, Page 9
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