OBITUARY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21618, 10 October 1933, Page 12

OBITUARY

MR. .T. E. EAWLINSON

The death has occurred of Mr. James Edward Rawlinson, of George Street, Onehunga, at the age of 67 years. Mr. Rawlinson arrived in Auckland as a boy on October 19, 1878, in the sailing ship May Queen with his parents, who made their residence at Onehunga. He started work in Roe's sawmills and later entered the employ of Mr. Eady in the old Market Place, afterwards removing to Panmure, where he worked for Ireland Brothers, fellmongers and tanners. At the age of 20 he wont to Australia fnr two years and on his return again entered the services of Ireland Brothers, being in charge of the sole leather department. Upon this firm ceasing to operate, he returned to Onehunga and was employed by W. Sutherland and Company, Limited, tanners, where he worked until a short time before his death. He was a member of the Ancient Order of Foresters and vice-president of the Manukau Yachting Club. Mr. Rawlinson is survived by his wife and two sons. There are five grandchildren. MR. GEORGE MOORE A veteran fire brigpdesman and a well-known athlete in earlier days in Auckland, Mr. George Moore, died on Sunday, aged 76. Mr. Moore was born at Putiki Bay, now known as Ostend,' on Waiheke Island. His father had come from England as a soldier in tho pioneering days and had later taken up land for farming on Waiheke. Mr. Moore was employed as a shipwright in one of tho leading shipbuilding yards in Auckland, and assisted in building many of the best-known harbour and coastal craft toward the close of tho last century. He was a prominent oarsman in Auckland, being a member of the Waitemata Rowing Club. For many years he took part in almost every important whaleboat race held on the Waitemata. He was also a prominent figure in the old Auckland Naval Artillery Volunteers, and during training in 1881 saved a comrade from drowning. For this he was promoted from seaman to potty officer, and later became a chief petty officer. Mr. Moore was a member of the old Auckland Volunteer Fire Brigade, and when the permanent brigade was formed early in the present century he became its first foreman under Superintendent Woolley. He retired from the brigade about 25 years ago and returned to his trade as a shipwright. He was in active employment until an accident at work about three years ago caused his retirement. Mr. Moore's wife predeceased him some time ago, and he is survived by a family of six sons and one daughter. THE REV. TE TUHI HERETINI The death occurred yesterday of tho Rev. Te Tuhi Heretini, of Whirinaki, Hokianga, a well-known Methodist minister and a chief of the Ngapuhi tribe. Mr. Heretini, who was about 71 years of age, had been a minister for some 43 years. A tangi is now being held at the Whirinaki pa, and the funeral service, Avhich will probably be held on Thursday, will be conducted by the Rev. A. J. Seamer, of Auckland. Ho is survived by his wife, three daughters and two sons, one of whom is the Rev. Eruera Tuhi, superintendent of the Methodist Maori Missions in the Auckland district. MR. A. E. MEATYARD [by TELEGRAPH —OWN correspondent] TALMERSTON NORTH. Monday The death has occurred after a short illness of Mr. Alfred Edward Meatyard, aged 79. Born in" England, he came to New Zealand in 1877 and was articled to the Duncdin legal firm of Howarth and Hodgkins. He came to Palmerston North in 1893, and had practised here since. Ho is survived by his \yidow and three sons. MR. J. W. McDOUGALL [BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION] NAPIER, Monday The death has occurred of Mr. John William McDougall, formerly editor of tho Daily Telegraph, Napier, at tho age of 85 years. Mr. McDougall was born at Peterborough and came to Now Zealand in 1874. For several years after his arrival he was engaged as a builder and in 1881 he became editor of the Waipawa Mail. Two years later Mr. McDougall was appointed chief reporter of the Hawke's Bay Herald. He was made editor of the Daily Telegraph in 1894 For several years Mr. MoDougall was a member of the Napier Borough Council. Later he was chairman of the Napier South Town Board until it was merged into the borough. For many years he was Provincial Grand Master of the Masonic Order.