OBITUARY

Evening Post, Volume CXXXII, Issue 84, 6 October 1941, Page 9

OBITUARY

MR. A. S. BALLINGER

Very well known throughout'New Zealand as a rifle shot, and also in business and other circles, Mr. Arthur Samuel Ballinger died on Saturday at his residence in Bolton Street at the, age of 80. Mr. Ballinger could justly claim to be one of the best rifle shots New Zealand has produced, and during his career as a marksman won many major contests, including three New Zealand championship belts. .His career started in the school cadets in 1872, and his national successes came at Trentham in 1893, at Auckland in 1897, and again at Trentham in 1907. He tied also in 1895 with his brother, William H. Ballinger, who had previously won the title in 1879. William won the shoot-off. His third victory

gave him the belt outright. He then presented it again for competition. Today, the belt, known as the Ballinger Belt, goes each year to the winner of the King's Prize at the National Rifle Association's meeting. It can, however, no longer be won outright.

Mr. Ballinger was a member of the New Zealand rifle team which shot at Bisley in 1897. finishing second to Victoria in the Kolapore Cup competition. He was also a member of the team which a few years later was successful in winning the cup for New Zealand.

The late Mr. Ballinger was a member of the Petone Rifle Club for over 30 years, and till a few seasons ago he was competing successfully in minor association meetings and club competitions. He wa« also a member for many years of the* Wellington Bowling Club

The fim arnl tnoV nlac*3 this mornins from St. Peter's Church. Archdeacon Bullock conducting the service. In addition to relatives, there were present tbhe president and many members of the Wellington Bowling Club, the chairman of the Wellington Bowling Centre, and representatives of the National Rifle Association.

MRS. E. MCKENZIE

(P.A.) CARTERTON. This Day.

The death occurred at Carterton late on Saturday of Mrs. Adelaide Blackall McKenzie. wife of Mr. Edward Mcr Kenzie. sole New Zealand Rugby selector. The late Mrs. McKenzie was one of the best-known ladies in tbh.» Rugby world, and her death will cause sorrow throughout the Dominion. She suffered a stroke a week ago and failed to rally.