OBITUARY
MR WILFRED B. COLBECK (P.A.) AUCKLAND, Dec. 6. The death occurred in his sleep last night of Mr. Wilfred B. Colbeck, acting chairman of the Auckland Stock Exchange and president-elect. He was 75 years- of age. Mr. Colbeck was educated in New Zealand and at' Cambridge University, where he was a member of the University boat crew. An M.A. and LL.B., he was called to the bar in England and later practiced u New Zealand. About 30 years ago ho became a stockbroker. He was a orominent smlfer and was a member e| the Auckland Club for 40 years. He took part in national tournaments -md was the Auckland Club champion n 190(1, 31107 and 1914. He is survived by his wife, three sons and one daughter.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21581, 7 December 1944, Page 6
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