MR. H. B. S. JOHNSTONE

Evening Post, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 91, 18 April 1945, Page 7

MR. H. B. S. JOHNSTONE

P.A. . TIMARU, April 17. The death occurred at Waimate today after a short illness of Mr. Harry Bell Spearman Johnstone, at the age of 62. ■••- 6

Mr. Johnstone, who was born in Melbourne, was educated at Clifton College, England. For three years he was an articled clerk with A. E. G. Rhodes barrister, Christchurch. In 1905 he settled at Otaio, taking over the management of 'the Spring Bank Estate, which he afterwards purchased. He was a member of the Waimate County Council from 1918 and chairman from 1923 to 1928, and again from 1934 to 1936. He also served for some years on the Ti*naru Harbour Board andSouth Canterbury. Power Board, and took part in other public activities. He represented South Canterbury on the Electoral College of the Meat Producers' Board for some years, but resigned a few months ago when appointed a member of the New Zealand Wool Council. Two of his four sons are serving in Italy and a third recently returned on furlough from the Fleet Air Arm. The eldest son is farming at Hook. One daughter, Mrs. P. Martin, lives in England, and the other, Mrs. J. Studholme. resides' at Christchurch.