OBITUARY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22421, 18 May 1936, Page 12

OBITUARY

MR. W. J. PAULING PROMINENT UNION OFFICIAL A prominent Auckland trades unionist, Mr. W. J. Pauling, died at his homo in Onslow Road, Dominion Road, on Saturday, at the age of 17. For ninny years Mr. Pauling had been closely connected with Labour circles in the city, being ;it the time of his death walking delegate of the Auckland Waterside Workers' Union. He had at various times been president of the union and representative of the union on tlu: Labour Representation Committee and the local branch of the Alliance of Labour.

Serving with the Otago Regiment, Mr. Pauling had a fine war record, being awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, lie held the rank of ser-geant-major. Always keen on athletics, he had played senior Rugby in the South Island and League for the Newton team in Auckland. He is survived by his wife.

About 500 mourners attended the funeral services yesterday afternoon, the Labour Party, the trades unions and the Auckland Returned Soldiers' Association being well represented. The addresses at Mr. Pauling's homo and at the graveside at the soldiers' plot at Waikumeto were given by Mr. T. T. Garland, of the Friendly Road. Wreaths and messages of sympathy were received by Mr. Pauling's relatives from trades union and Labour Party officials in all parts of the Dominion. The Mayor, Air. Fmcst Davis, attended the funeral, while the Government was represented bv the Hon. F. K. Lark, M.L.C., Mr. W. T. Anderton. M.P., and Mr. A. S. Richards, M.P. Others present in official capacities included Mr. J. Roberts, national secretary of the Waterside Workers' Union; Mr. W. Cuthbcrt, president of the Auckland Waterside Workers' Union; Mr. L. E. Hillier, secretary of tho union; Mr. C. Morris and j\Jr. N. Sanders, former presidents of tho union; Mr. J. Jennings, president of tho Auckland Labour Representation Committee; and Mr. F. E. Martin, secretary of the committee; Mr. J. Sayegh, president of the Auckland East branch of the Labour Party; Mr. F. Young, Auckland secretary of the Alliance of Labour; and Mr. P. Walsh, president of the Hotel and Restaurant Workers' Union. The Auckland Returned Soldiers' Association was represented. Led by tho Auckland Waterside Workers' Silver Band and the Mount Eden Boys' Band playing the "Dead March," the mourners proceeded from the late Mr. Paulings' home in Onslow Road to Mount Albert Road, where four large motor-buses conveyed those for whom there was no room in motorcars. At the graveside a bugler from tho Returned Soldiers' Association sounded tho "Last Post."

MR. A. 0. PILKINGTON The death occurred last week at his homo in Remuera of Mr. A. G. Pilkington, eldest son of the late Mr. P. Pilkington, of Tamaki West. Born at Tamaki in 1870 and educated at St. John's College, later graduating in law at Auckland University College, Mr. Pilkington practised his profession in Auckland. After the outbreak of the Great War Mr. Pilkington was appointed legal adviser to the No. 1 Canterbury Appeal Board, and after the war entered a practice at Hokitika, where he also became a member of the Hokitika Town Board.

Always a keen supporter of ambulance work, Mr. Pilkington was a foundation member of the Auckland branch of the Order of St. John, and on leaving Auckland was made a life member. He was the recipient of a service medal for 21 years' continuous service with the New Zealand Auxiliary Forces, and was a foundation member of the Old Colonists' Choir. For some years he was president of King's College Old Boys' Association. In his earlier years Mr. Pilkington was a keen Rugby player and for some time was honorary secretary to the Auckland Rugby Union. He is survived by his wife. MR. FREDERICK J. WILLS The death has occurred of Mr. Frederick James Wills, aged 79, a wellknown settler of the Mangere and Papatoetoe districts. Born in Devonshire, England, Mr. Wills arrived with his parents in the Dominion when he was ]0 years of age. Ho went farming in the Mangere Crossing district and later acquired a large holding of his own. The present site of the Auckland Aero Club's aerodrome was part of Mr. Wills' original farm. Keenly interested in stock raising, Mr. Wills specialised in the breeding and rearing of fat lambs for the local and overseas market and acquired a reputation as an authority and breeder. He was a member of the executive of the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association for several years. In the earlier days of the Mangere district Mr. Wills served as a member of the Mangere Road Board and was also a member of the board of management of the Mangere Presbyterian Church. Mr. Wills retired from farming in 101 ft and settled in Papatoetoe. Me was a member of the Papatoetoe Bowling Club for many years until his death. Mr. Wills' wife predeceased him about 12 years ago. There is one surviving daughter. MRS. WILLIAM GADSBY The death has occurred at Hamilton of Mrs F'sie Margaret Gadsby. wife of Mr. William Gadsbv, of To Kuiti. Mrs. Oadsliy, who was 71 years of ago, was the fifth daughter of the Into Mr. George Soutor. of Keniicthniont. Scotland Coining to Now Zealand nearly 50 years ago, she lived in the Wanganui. Tar. • taki and King CouiUry districts. where her husband had large farming interests. Mrs. Gadsby was a fine horsewoman and frequently won prizes in the show ring in driving and riding competitions. Following a family tradition she was an excellent rifle shot in her younger days. She took the greatest interest in women's organisations. A capable musician, she was organist of a church for many years and was a devoted adherent of the Presbyterian Church. She is survived by two daughters and one son. MR. W. N. STEPHENSON fBY TIOI.KCJKAIMI I'HKSS ASSOCIATION 1 • N'F.W PLYMOUTH, Simdny riio death occurred this morning of Mr. William Newton Stephenson, architect, and a member of the partnership of Griffiths and Stephenson. He was keenly interested in many sports and was president of tho Taranaki Boxing Association. MR. J. A. HALLY [by TKMCOItAPH —OWN COHRKSPoNOKNT ) DUNEDfN, Snturdfty The death has occurred of Mr. John A. Hally, brother of Mr. P. llally, conciliation commissioner, Auckland. Mr. Hally was a much respected business man in Dunedin and was prominently associated with (he Catholic Church. He received his education at the Christian Brothers' School, Dunedin, wh?re lie was dux. Mr. Hally leaves a widow and two sons, Father ■J. Hally, attached to Dunedin Cathedral and Father T. Hally, in charge of Kanfurly parish.