OBITUARY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21147, 2 April 1932, Page 13

OBITUARY.

MR. J. F. SMYTH. A well-known Auckland figure in the days of horse transport, Mr. John Freke Smyth, of Mount Albert, former proprietor of one of the largest livery stables in the city, died on Wednesday at the age of 80 years. His father, the late Mr. Hibernia Smyth, arrived in New Zealand in 1837 and was associated with the earliest development of the colony. After spending some time at Hokianga, the family removed to Auckland, where Mr. H. Smyth took over a dairy farm on what is now the Prince of Wales Estate, Mount Albert. Later, they went to Kaurilands and carried on timber-milling for many years. In 1884 the late Mr. Smyth established coach and livery stables in Mount Eden and until 1919, when his premises were burned and he retired, he was a wellknown personality. His " bridal greys " were particularly well known in the city. Until the day of his death Mr. Smyth retained good health. His hobby was gardening. He is survived by his wife and six children: —Mrs. James Hepburn, of Glen Eden, Mrs. C. Jeffries, of Onehunga, Miss D. Smyth, of Melbourne, Mrs. H. Woolnough, of Matamata, Mr. James Smyth, of Ngongotaha, and Mr. John Smyth, of Kawakawa. There are 16 grandchildren and two great-grand-children.

MR. G. W. WYMAN. The death occurred at Northcote yesterday of Mr. George Westcott Wyman, aged 76 years, formerly a well-known j farmer at Mangere, where he was one of - the original members of the Farmers'; Union and a member of the School Com-i mittee. He came to New Zealand from, England when 23 years old, and was in the Armed Constabulaiv in Taranaki during the Parihaka trouble. In 1881 v he and his brother, Mr. W. H. Wyman, now of Epsom, started farming at Mangere Mr. and Mrs. Wyman, who were married aj St. James' Church at Mangere by the Rev. W„ E. Mulgan on May 18» 1882. visited the Old Country in 1885, returning in 1394, after spending three years in England and six years in the United States. Farming on the Mangere property was resumed in 1895, Mr. Wyman retiring in 1918. He had resided at Northcote since 1920. He is survived by Mrs. Wyman, one son, Sir. R. G. Wvman, of Howick, and one daughter, Mrs. F. H. Bodle, of Birkenhead. There are six grandchildren.