PERSONAL NOTES

Greymouth Evening Star, 29 November 1940, Page 6

PERSONAL NOTES

Mr. F. D. Win will leave to-mor-row, for Levin for training with the s Royal New Zealand Air Force. Mr. E. V. Aitken, Railways guard, Greymouth, has received notice of transfer to Christchurch. A cablegram from Helsinki (Finland) stated that M. Kallio has resigned the Presidency, owing to illhealth. Mr. J. Williams, Runanga, will leave to-morrow, for Levin, to commence training in the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Mr. A. H. Mundie will arrive tomorrow, from Milton to take the position of cadet-in-charge, Otira Post Office, replacing Mr R. P. Andrews, who has been transferred to Cheviot. A London cablegram stated that a daughter has been born to the wife of the late Flight-Lieutenant J. D. W. Murray, of Otago, who was reported missing, believed killed in action, in July. ■ Mr. H. A. Hogg, who left last evening, on return to Trentham Camp, was farewelled by officers of the Post and Telegraph Department, Greymouth, yesterday, and was presented with an envelope of notes. The presentation was made by Mr. W. H. Walker, Supervisor of the Telegraph Branch.

Mr O. Cheyne, of the Greymouth staff of the Commercial Bank of Australia, has received notice of transfer, on promotion, to Christchurch. Mr. Cheyne, who is at present on leave in Nelson, will be replaced at Greymouth by Mr. A. D. Pike, of Christchurch.

The Speaker, in the Commons, announced yesterday, that LieutenantColonel Sir Arnold Wilson, Member for Hitchin, is reported missing, believed killed, on active service with the R.A.F. Sir A. Wilson, who, although 56, took up active service with the R.A.F. on the outbreak of war, as an air-gunner, was reported missing five months ago.—Official Wireless.

The death took place at Auckland, on Wednesday, following a short illness, of Mr. Patrick Brodie, elder brother of Rt. Rev. Dr. M. J. Brodie, Catholic Bishop of Christchurch. Deceased was aged 70 years. His parents resided at Greymouth and Charleston before leaving for the Coromandel district. He was for many years the proprietor of a hotel at Newton, Auckland, and was a former president of the New Zealand Licensed Victualler’s Association.

The Government member for Marlborough, Mr. E. P. Meachen, has been discharged in the meantime from the military forces, because of an ankle injury which he suffered while in camp at Trentham some months ago. Mr. Meachen, who served in the last war, enlisted not long after the outbreak of the present war, and had attained the rank of quartermaster sergeant when the injury prevented him from going on with his training. A recent medical examination established that Mr. Meachen would he unfit for service for another three months at least, and the likelihood.is that he will be permanently unable to return to military duties.

Captain Frank Graham McDonald, formerly senior pilot, was appointed harbourmaster, dock master, chief pilot, and wharfinger of the Otago harbour at the monthly meeting of the Harbour Board last night. The position was made vacant by the death of the harbourmaster, Captain J. Mac Lean. The boal-d also decided that the position on the pilot staff arising through the death of Captain J. E. Page, and the promotion of Captain McDonald, should be filled by Captain F. MacKenzie, tug master and pilot, who has passed the examination for his pilot’s licence. Captain McDonald joined the board’s service in 1915, and was appointed pilot in 1918, since when he has been actively engaged in pilotage work. He was promoted senior pilot in 1936.—Press Assn.

The death occurred last evening, of Mr. William Howat, of Cobden. A native of Hokitika, aged 63 years, deceased was in his earlier years engaged in the bakery trade at Hokitika and later as a surfaceman on the staff of the Railways Department, retiring three years ago, owing to ill-health. He had resided at Cobden for the past 24 years. He is survived by his wife, four sons, Edward (Leeston), John, Leslie and James (all of Cobden) and three daughters, Mrs. N. Adams and Misses Margaret and June Howat (Cobden). He also leaves five brothers and two sisters. The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon, at Karoro Cemetery.