OBITUARY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21100, 6 February 1932, Page 12

OBITUARY.

MIL ALEXANDER McNEIL. The death has occurred of Mr. Alexander Robert McNeil, well-known in Auckland business circles until his retirement about, two years ago owing to illhealth. Mr. McNeil was born in Balclntha. his grandparents being among the original settlers of that district and one member of the family becoming the first Mayor of Balclutha. lie was educated in the South and joined the Christchurch staff of the old Colonial Bank. Subsequently he entered into commercial pursuits in Auckland and established Ins own business. In tho " nineties " Mr. McNeil was keenly interested in aquatics, being a member of St. George's Rowing Club. He is survived by his wife and one brother, Mr. J. B. McNeil, of Auckland. Ml!. VINCENT BARKKR. jBY TKI.E(iRAI 1 1l. —I'JtKSS ASSOCIATION.] j GISBORNE. Friday. j The death has occurred of Mr. Vincent i Barker, barrister, at the age of 60 years. | Mr. Darker was a director of the Sheep- , fanners' Freezing Company, having been i a prominent resident at Poverty Ray for | many years. He was the fifth son of the j late Air. I'ercival Barker, and was born in Dunedin. Educated privately lie entered the law as a young man. but later started sheopfarming with his four brothers, and was substantially successful. Mr. Barker leaves a widow and four daughters. MR. F. J. MANSKLL. [isy TKLDJUAI'lt. "WELLINGTON, Friday. The death is reported from Bulls of Mr. j l<'. J. Mansell, aged 77, known as the I Father ol Bulls" by reason of his long ! residence there. He arrived in New Xea- j laud from London by the ship Golden Lea and settled at, Bulls in 1879.