OBITUARY

Evening Star, Issue 22079, 12 July 1935, Page 9

OBITUARY

MR JOHN B. SHACKLOCK EX-MAYOR OF DUNEDIN Widespread regret was expressed ibis morning at the passing at his residence at Anderson’s Bay of Mr John Bradley Shaddock, well known as an ex-mayor of Dunedin and of South Dunedin, and as one who had given long and faithful service to the city. Entering municipal politics as a member of the South Dunedin Council about 38 years ago, and joining the City Council when amalgamation was brought about, the late Mr Shacklock served his fellow citizens almost continuously till the beginning of this year, when he decided not to seek reelection. Though service was rendered

by him on all the committees of the City Council, it was with the Electric Power and Lighting Committee that he had. the longest connection, and hit sound business principles and wise judgment had a great deal to do with the success of that department. Born in Oamaru in 1865, Mr Shacklock came to Dunedin in 1873._ He was. educated at the old William Street, the Kensington, and the Collegiate Schools, the last-named being held at that time in St. Paul’s Schoolroom, Stuart street. He was also among the first students of the Dunedin Technical School, Since 1878 the deceased had been actively engaged in the engineering industry, and was the senior partner in the firm of Messrs H. E. Shacklock and Sons, Mr Sha.cklock was, as he himself once put it. thrown into South Dunedin municipal politics about 30 years ago, and with the exception of an interval of two years, continued to take* an active part in local administration till the elections of 1935, when he decided not to seek re-election. He was Mayor of South Dunedin at the time of the borough’s union with the city in 1905, and represented South Dunedin Ward on the City Council until the ward system was abolished. He was elected Mayor of Dunedin for the 1914-15 term, and had served on all the committees of the council at various times. Chairman of the Electric Power and Lighting Committee for over 10 years, he rendered outstanding service to the city in that position. Of sound judgment and wise counsel, the deceased was held in the highest regard. Only a few weeks ago he was a guest at a meeting in the Concert Chamber, when he was made a presentation in recognition of his services to the city. In making the presentation Mr J. H. F. Hamel said that Mr Shacklock was a member of the South Dunedin Council 38 years ago, and was mayor of that borough in 1906. Some eight years later he became mayor of the city itself, and throughout the long period in which he had taken an active part in the public life of Dunedin his shrewd common sense had been dominant. There must also be a'lot of fight in Mr Shacklock’s character, said the speaker, because in the borough in which lie had first become prominent one had to be a fighter to get anywhere. He was a dour, quiet fighter who had made no fuss and did not ask for spotlights, but he was always “in at the death.” There would be no citizen in Dunedin who would begrudge Mr Shacklock his retirement after such a long period of hard work, and he knew that he was voicing the sentiments of those citizens when he hoped that Mr Shacklock would be happy in his retirement. He also hoped, however, that Mr Shacklock would be ready with his wise counsel whenever it was needed during these difficult times. It was questionable, concluded Mr Hamel, if he was as wise as he ought to he in retiring at the present time, but the decision was his own, and he would retire respected by all. Deceased, who was a staunch member of the Methodist Church, is survived by his widow and by two daughters (Mrs M‘Gregor and Mrs Booth) and one son (Mr Harry Shacklock). The flag at. the. Town Hall was flown at half-mast to-day in memory of the late Mr Shacklock,

MR LIONEL COURTENAY Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, July 11. The death has occurred of Mr Lionel Thomas Courtenay, who was one of three New South Wales senators elected at the last Federal elections, but who had not actually been sworn in. He was prominent in city, municipal, and public life. He was 56 years of age. BODY OFFERED FOR CANCER ' RESEARCH. SYDNEY, July 12. (Received July 12, at 11.5 a.m.) A resolve to aid those seeking the cause and cure of cancer was made during his lifetime by Mr Courtenay. When he was told that his illness was incurable lie communicated with the Federal Minister of Health (Mr W. M. Hughes) and offered to submit his body, either before'or after death, to the medical profession to aid them in the study of the disease. The medical men agreed that there was no avenue of prospective advancement of knowledge which could be explored by experiment on Mr Courtenay during his life, but the offer to experiment after death has now been accepted by the authorities. ■ MR W. H. HIETT After an illness extending over a year Mr William Henry Hiett passed away yesterday at his residence in Duke street. He was born at Gosport, in England, and camo to New Zealand

about 40 years ago, settling first in Oamaru and coming to Dunedin in 1913, entering into business as an umbrella maker, a business that h« carried on until failing health compelled him to retire. His private interests were in the work of the Christian Church, especially amongst the young people. He was closely connected with the Hanover Street Baptist Sunday School, being leader of the and many of the Sunday school anniversaries he conducted will long be remembered by those who heard them,The temperance movement found an ardent supporter in Mr Hiett, and in furtherance of that work he organised and led Bands of Hope for young people in this city. Although of a quiet and retiring disposition, Mr Hiett will be greatly missed by a wide circle of friends, whose sympathy will be e*tended to his widow. NURSE MAUDE A Christchurch Press Association telegram records the death of Nurse Emily Sibylla Maude, aged 73, founder of the district nursing service, which she had controlled since 1896.