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New Zealand Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 11247, 27 June 1922, Page 2

The death has occurred of Mr James Rennie, of Waitara. Mr Rennie, who was 60 years of ago, had .been ill *for the last tweLve months. He was brought up in Victoria, and after receiving business grounding in Melbourne, he came to New Zealand, where he obtained a position in charge of a department of Messrs Saxgood, Son. and Ewen’s Dunedin warehouse. later being employed by Messrs Kirkcaldie and Stains. Ltd., at Wellington and Napier, occupying the position of manager at the latter town. In 1010. Mr Rennie removed to Waitara, end built np a very successful business. The late Mr Rrnnip took an active interesi in (civic affairs, being a member of the Waitara Borough Council.

On the occasion of his retirement from the services of the Union Steam Ship Company. Mr H. B. Austin, manager of tho company's stationery deportment, was the recipient yesterday of a handsome gold watch from all members of the local clerical staff. Mr A. IV. Wheeler, assistant general manager, made the presentation on behalf of Mr Austin’s colleagues.