OBITUARY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18642, 25 February 1924, Page 8

OBITUARY.

SERGEANT W. J. MILLER. The death occurred at his residence, at the Devonport Police Station, on Saturday, of Sergeant W. J. Miller, who, for the past two years and a-half, has been m charge of the Devonport police district. The deceased, who was 55 years of age, had been failing in health for some little time. A severe blow, received during a street disturbance, was the precursor to his illness. Efficiency, combined with extreme tact and courtesy, characterised Sergeant Miller's performance of his official duties, and ha was held in high esteem by the public of Devonport, as well as by his brother police officers. Born at Otahuhu, nd educated at the Mangere public school, he was the eldest son of the late Mr. John Miller, of Mangere ' Mountain, and of Mrs. Elizabeth. Miller, of Lower Queen Street, Onehunea. He first served for four years with the Permanent Artillery at Wellington and Devonport. He joined the police force 28 years ago, and as a constable, was stationed in turn at Napier, Thames, Waipu, and Devonport. On being promoted sergeant, 16 years ago, he was transferred first to Ghristchurch, and then to Taumarunui, proceeding from the latter town to Devonport. While at Taumarunui he had charge of the investigation into what was known as the Ohura murder case, the accused, Anderson, being subsequently committed to the mental asylum. Sergeant Miller had been eagerly looking forward to his occupancy of the new police station and residence erected by the Government at Devonport in place of the ancient premises at present in use. Sergeant Miller is survived by his widow, two Sons, and two daughters. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, at the Otahuhu Cemetery. A procession was formed at the Devonport police station, the cortege passing down the) street, en route to the vehicular wharf. Ahead Of the hearse marched a large posse .of the city and local police, including Superintendent Hendry, Inspector Eales, Sub-Inspector Bird, and Senior-Sergeant Rawle. At the graveside the funeral service was conducted by Father Murphy, of Ponsonby. Six sergeants acted as pallbearers. MR. R. A. EWING. "" [BY. TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] DUNEDIN. Sunday. The death has occurred of Mr. R. A. Ewing, at the age of 57 years. For some time deceased was sub-manager of the New Zealand Drug Company, and was manager of the Wellington branch during the war. He later retired from the company's employ to berome manager of the Ewing Phosphate Company. He resigned from that position when the Mjlburn Lime and Cement' Company purchased the quarries.