OBITUARY.
MR. HORATIO liOWLETT,
Tho death has occurred of Mr. Horatio Howlett, a veteran of the Maori War, and one of the best-known figures in tho Northern Wairoa, at the ago of 84. Mr. Howlett was born in Hampwell,. WorsKild, England, and came to New Zealand as a young man, joining the, Armed Constabulary on arrival. At the conclusion of I lie Maori War, in which he saw'service, he entered the timber trade, and was for many years a familiar figure in Ilelcnsville and tho Northern Wairoa. Later ho was in tho Public Works Department, from which ho retired some years ago. Mr. Howlett always took a keen interest, in politics, and even at the last campaign followed the election closely, attending many candidates' meetings. ' His wife predeceased him 14 years ago, and he leaves four sons and five daughters.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20425, 29 November 1929, Page 16
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