OBITUARY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20474, 28 January 1930, Page 14

OBITUARY.

MR, G. R. .WYLLIE. The death occurred at Opotiki last Friday of Mr. Gavin Ralston Wyllie, auctioneer, of Gisborne, who was a popular and well-known figure both in the Poverty Bay and Auckland livestock markets. Mr. Wyllie was born at Matawhero, Gisborne, nearly 70 years ago, his father being associated with Captain Read, the founder of Gisborne. The Wyllie family was among the victims of the Poverty Bay massacre, when Te Kooti murdered men, women and children, in 1868, after his escape from Chatham Island. For many years Mr. Wyllie was auctioneer for Williams and Kettle, Ltd., Gisborne, and his outstanding ability " with the hammer " was well known. He often officiated at bloodstock sales in the old Harp of Erin yards. Mr. Wyllie was a life member of the Poverty Bay Club and the Gisborne Racing Club, and in his younger days was a representative Rugby player. He is survived by his widow, four sons and five daughters. MR, PATRICK MEEHAN. [BV TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] BLENHEIM, Monday. Tho death h.as occurred of Mr. Patrick Meehan, for many years well known in Marlborough, at his residence, Islington, Blenheim. Mr. Meehan, the son of a farmer, was born in Donegal, Ireland, 73 years ago. He arrived in New Zealand in 1875, landing at Auckland, and came to Marlborough in the same year, and engaged fin farming. When he retired some years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Meehan took up their residence at Islington. Mr. Meehan was a man of keen public spirit, and served on various public bodies, including the Wairau Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. He was a former vice-president of tho Marlborough Agricultural and Pastoral Association, and a member of the committees of the Marlborough Racing Club and Trotting Club. His widow survives him. MR. W. G. GREY. [BV TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] MARTON, Monday. The death occurred at Hunterville yesterday morning of Mr. William _ George Grey, who came to the Dominion in 1857. After seeing service in the Maori War he joined the police force, and was stationed in Hunterville for 30 years. On his retirement he was appointed town clerk, and only recently resigned from this position. Mr. Grey was born in 1850 in Dublin, and came to New Zealand as a lad. While still a youth he was a member of von Tempsky's party and was by his officer's side when the latter was killed. He retired from the police force after 51 years' service. MR. GEORGE DUNCAN. [by telegraph.—own correspondent.] MARTON, MonShy. The death has occurred of Mr. George Duncan, an old settler of the Bulls district, aged 80. Mr. Duncan was born in the Nelson district. With his family he came to Rangitikei in 1904, and farmed to the time of his death. He was a member of the Motueka Lodge of Oddfellows for 62 years. He leaves a grownup family of three daughters and two so n».