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The death is announced of Mr J. S. Barnett, a former Deputy-Mayor of Christchurch, aged 76. He was a prominent figure in the Labour movement in the South Island both in the industrial and political branches. Mr J. T. Linehan, headmaster of the Hokowhitu School, intimated to the School Committee last evening that he
had been appointed to a similar position at the Dannevirke South School. He was Mr Linehan added, and he expressed thanks for the consideration shown to him by the committee. The chairman (Mr A. W. Green) paid a tribute to the manner in which*the headmaster had carried out his duties and shown interest in the various activities of the school, including the Home and School Association, of which Mr Linehan is chairman. Other members also expressed appreciation of the . headmaster’s qualifications and co-operation, at the same time congratulating him on his promotion, which was fully deserved. •
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LXV, Issue 164, 12 June 1945, Page 4
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