PERSONAL

Grey River Argus, 23 November 1942, Page 1

PERSONAL

Mr. and Mrs. A. Forsyth left on Saturday for Wellington.

Gunner Stanley A. Joseph of Rotomanu, is among the wounded in a N.Z.E.F. casualty list recently issued.

A British Official Wireless announced the death of Sir Stenson Cooke, secretary of the Automobile Association since it was started m 1905. He was born in 1874.

Private L. Dumbleton will leave next week for a mobilisation camp. On behalf of the management and staff of Ashby Bergh and Co. Ltd the branch manager, Mr. G. Asnoj. made a presentation to Pte. Dumbleton at a gathering on Friday evening.

■Gunner Peter Blunden, a brother of Mrs A. T. Wallis, Greymouth, wtis reported safe in a N.Z.E.F. casualty list issued on Friday. Gunner Blunden was confined in a German P ris^ a camp in September of last year. Mak" ing _his escape, he recentlv arrived back in Egypt to rejoin the forces. The following are guests at the Albion Hotel: Mr P. M. Keith (Invercargill), Messrs J. R. England, F. F. McCullv, C. G. Duffy, P. J. Sellers, J. Anderson, A. Jackson and T. C. Faulton (Christchurch), Messrs J. G. Taylor, T. Galloway (Wellington), and Mr and Mrs W. H. Johnson (Westport.).

Mr. A. A. Adams, retiring representative of the Canterbury Education Board on the Greymouth Technical High School Board, was thanked for his services at a meeting ot the Education Board in Christchurch on Friday. Mr. J. J. Haddock nas been appointed his successor.

Mr. E. Cressey, of the Railway Department, left on Saturday, on transfer to Napier. With Mr. C. Woollett, who is under notice of transfer to Napier, he was met by members ot the Locomotive branch on Friday evening. Mr. W. Riley, the assistant Locomotive Foreman made a presentation to each of an envelope 01. notes.

The death occurred at Hanmer on Saturday at the age of 58, of Mr Andrew Burns, associate editor ot the “Star-Sun” Christchurch, after a brief illness. Mr Burns lost his right arm when a boy, and showed remarkable resource. He taught himself to write with great facility with his left hand, and became one of the most notable shorthand writers. He joined the staff of the “Lyttelton Times” in 1903, and had been continuously engaged in journalism in that citv ever since, being the editor of the “Star” for ten years prior to the foundation of the “Star-Sun.”

Miss Pearla Malone has been appointed by the Otago Centre of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association as its acting honorary secretary during the absence of C. A. Pope with the forces. Miss Malone has been secretary of the Dunedin amateur Atthfetiic Club for several years. As an active competitor she enjoyed much success on the track, and last summer won the Otago women’s 75 ,100 and 220 yards championships. She has represented Otago in women’s events at the New Zealand championships. A Rugby official wireless message states that the death occurred on Saturday morning of General Hertzog, who for fifteen years was Prime Minister of South Africa. He was aged 78. General James Barry. Munnik Hertzog was born in 1866. He commanded the Bc,-ir Forces of the South-western Division in the Boer War of 1899-1902, and was Minister of Justice in the first Union Cabinet until 1912. As leader of the Nationalist Party he became South African Prime Minister and Minister of Native Affairs in 1924. He formed a Coalition Ministry in 1933.

Private Leslie L. Ford, who is today, with about fortv other Greymouth members of the 17th. Independent Infantry Company, leaving for camp, was the recipient of presentations at the week-end from former associates on the “Grey River Argus” Staff, and also from those of the Greymouth Printing Trade Organisation. On behalf of the Argus staff, Mr N. V. Novell (Manager), in asking Private Ford to accept a money belt, soldier’s mirroi’ and hold-all, paid a tribute! to his many good Qualities, and also to his patriotic spirit, while Messrs M. Daly. A. Greaney. M. B. Charteris and H. Mathieson also extended their best wishes to Private Ford, who suitably replied. From the Greymouth printers Mr A. Greaney, President of . the Union, asked .Private Ford’s acceptance of an envelope, with expressions of good wishes. Many friends will learn with regret of the sudden death yesterday at her residence, 8 Blackmore Street, of Mrs. Matilda Currie, wife of Mr. William Currie. A native of Gofdsborough, and a member of the Wilson family, formerly well-known residents of that district and later of Ross, the late Mrs. Currie was 59 years of age. She had resided in Greymouth for many years, and had recently been to Wellington on a holiday visit, returning only on Saturday. She leaves, besides her husband, one son, William, residing at Tailfape, and two daughters, Mesdames J. C. Castle and F. H. Exley (Christchurch). She is also survived by four sisters, Mesdames M. A. Johnston (Blaketown), A. Tomasi (Greymouth). F. Maloney and Miss K. Wilson (Wellington), and also by four brothers, William (Ruatapu) Robert, Thomas and. Stanley (Auckland). The sympathy of many friends will be extended to the relatives in their bereavement.

The death occurred vesterdav at Christchurch, of Mi’ Harry Clement Harley, formerly well-known business man in Greymouth, and a prominent figure in the activities of the Canterbury Automobile Association. A native of Nelson, and 67 years of age. the late Mr Harley came to Greymouth about 44 years ago, and in acsociation with Mr F. W. Shallcrass, established the well-known firm of Harley and Coy., Mackay Street, which has since steadily expanded' to its present dimensions. He also conducted a branch of the firm at Hokitika for some time. He was here one of the pioneers of the sport of trotting, owning himself several go.od horses, and being a rider of ability far above the average. Tie also was 'one of the earliest votaries of motoring when cars were a novelty, and maintained his interest after he left in 1921 to take up residence in Christchurch. He was a former member of the Greymouth Borough Council, and took an interest in various other public activities. Since his departure he had continued to represent the West

Coast branch on the Executive of the Canterbury Automobile Association, and was a past President of that organisation. Mr Harlev was President of the New Brighton Trotting Club; a member of the Judicial Committee of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club, and a member of the Board of the New Zealand Trotting Association. Besides being immediate Past President of the Automobile Association of Canterbury, he was a Director of S.I.M.U. Insurance, and a member of the Executive of the S.IM.U. It is recalled that as an amateur jockey, he won the Nelson Cup for the late Mr Redwood. The late Mr Harley, who had been ailing for some few weeks, and last week underwent an operation at Christchurch Hospital, had appeared to be making a good_recovery, but yesterday an adverse turn in his condition proved fatal. Besides his wife, he is survived bv six sisters residing in various parts of the Dominion; and.by three brothers. Fred (Greymouth), Arthur (Nelson) and Halsted (Auckland); while Major Harlev, S.M., recently of Samoa, is a cousin of the deceased. The relatives will have the sympathy of manv West Coast friends in their bereavement.

The death occurred yesterday at Auckland of Mr. John Wellington Gallwell, of Greymouth, manager oi the Midland Sawmilling Company, and one of the best-known figures in the timber industry of the West Coast. A native of Belfast, Northern Ireland, the late Mr. Callwell was 78 years of age, and was unmarried. C'ommg as .a youn? man to this district, lie took up sawmilling work, being engaged in various capacities at mills in the Kumara Junction, Ks.pitea, and Camerons area.- He later transferred to the managerial side of the industry, becoming secretary of the formerly well-known West Coast Timber Trading Company. He also held later the secretaryships of Baxter Bros, Ltd, and the K. K. Sawmilling Company, becoming finally manager of the Midland Sawmilling Coy, which position he.held until his death He also was chairman of the West Coast Sawmillers Association, taking an active and capable, part in Its activities, particularly during the period when the Late Sir Francis Bell inaugurated the forestry policy of the Dominion, when problems of export and royalty had to be solved. , The kite Mr. Callwell, who for a great many years, resided at Revingtpns Hotel, was highly respected by all who knew him as a man of probity and ability. Very many friends will learn or his death with sincere regret.