OBITUARY

New Zealand Herald, Volume 78, Issue 24049, 21 August 1941, Page 12

OBITUARY

MR. JOHN MELLING The death occurred yesterday of Mr John Melling, aged 57, of 52 Station Road, Papatoetoe, brother of Mr. J. A. Melling, town clerk at Auckland. Mr. Melling was born at Bishop Auckand, England, and came to New Zealand in 1909. Two years later he went to Australia, returning to Auckland briefly before going to Canada shortlv before the last war broke out. Mr. Melling went overseas with the 3rd Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force, and served throughout the war, taking part in most of the Canadians' major engagements. He returned to New Zealand in 1920 and has since lived at Papatoetoe. He was a past master pf the Papatoetoe Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife and one son. MR. CHRISTIAN JANSEN The death occurred in the Auckland Hospital early yesterday morning of Mr. Christian Jansen, aged 89. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1852, Mr. Jansen married at the age of 23 years ajid left for New Zealand with his bride. They landed at Wellington after a voyage of five months, and went to Palmerston North. At that time, the present site of the city was in standing bush, and with a fellow countryman Mr. Janseti started a sawmilling business. He later took up land at Bunnoythorpe, and farmed there until 1905, when ho went to Palmerston North to live in retirement. Three years later, ho and Mrs. Jansen moved to Auckland, living at Epsom. Mrs. Jansen died 22 years ago. ' Mr. Jansen was a keen bowls player. He was a foundation member of the lOpsotn Bowling Club, and it was only 18 months ago that lie had to give up the game. He was a member of the Ancient Order of Foresters for over 50 years, and was a member of the Epsom Methodist Church from the time of its foundation. He is survived by six sons and three daughters. MRS. J. K. BLACK A life of public service ended yesterday with the death after a short illness of Mrs. Jane King Black, of 217 Jervois Road, Home Bay, aged 73. Arriving in New Zealand from Scotland 72 years ago in the ship Ida Zieglar, Mrs. Black went to Thames with her parents, moving soon after to Auckland, where she had lived ever since. For many years she was connected with St. James' Presbyterian Church, and was the first woman appointed to the management committee of the church. About ten years ago Mrs. Black was appointed a justice of the peace, and was a member of the Justices' Association. She was an old member of the St. Andrew's Society, and was founder and president of the St. Andrew's Women's Scottish Auxiliary. She was engaged in social work, and was prominent in patriotic activities. Mrs. Black was predeceased by her husband 11 years ago.