OBITUARY

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23504, 19 May 1938, Page 12

OBITUARY

MR D. McLENNAN The death of Mr Donald McLennan at his residence, 25 Park terrace, Dunedin, on Tuesday, removed one who, for many years, was a very prominent and highly-respected figure in pastoral circles in Otago and Southland. Mr McLennan, who was 77 years of' age at the time of his death, lived with his parents in Central Otago during his early years, and for a short period carried out gold-mining in those regions. After the death of his father, who was then farming at Wedderburn, Mr McLennan took up wagoning in the district, and also became an expert shearer, achieving a number of records with heavy merino wool. For about 10 years he made regular to Australia for the shearing season in the Commonwealth, and subsequently bought a small sheep run at Livingstone, inland from Oamaru, thus commencing a successful career as a pastoralist. About 20 years ago he took over the Dunrobin station in Southland, and after a number of years of successful work there, he bought the large Beaumont station on which he was also conspicuously successful. About eight years ago he retired from active sheep-farming and came to live in Dunedin. Mr McLennan was well-known as a shrewd judge of stock, and was held in high esteem by his fellow sheep-farmers,, as well as all others with whom he came in contact. He was keenly interested in matters connected with local body and national administration, although he himself did riot take an active part in political matters. He is survived by his widow and one daughter, Miss Jessie McLennan, the latter being well-known in Dunedin for her success in amateur dramatic work.

MR WILLIAM WILSON The death took place suddenly on Monday of Mr William Wilson, eldest son of the late Mr William Wilson and Mrs Wilson, of " The Crescent," Stirling. Mr Wilson had been in good health at the week-end, but he became ill on Sunday night and this affected his heart, which had been in a weak state for some time. He was a returned soldier and was unmarried. Mr Wilson was known as a good farmer, and had many friends. He was a familiar figure at the stock sales at Balclutha, and was a sound judge of stock. His father came from the North of Ireland and settled in the early days on the rich land of the Crescent farm, and since his death the three sons and their mother had carried on successfully. MR W. MILNE Mr William Milne, who died at Company Bay on May 12, was the oldest son of the late Captain Milne, at one time pilot at the Otago Heads. In his youth Mr Milne -was apprenticed to Mr Robins, coach manufacturer, of Dunedin, but when business in that line ceased to be profitable in 1889, he left for Central Otago, where he commenced prospecting on the Molyneux River. After a short period, during which he worked on various claims, Mr Milne became one of a small party of men who worked the Ngapara dredge at Alexandra, a venture which proved highly successful. During the latter years of his life Mr Milne lived quietly at Dunedin, taking little or no part in business or public affairs. He is survived by his wife. MR JAMES WALL SYDNEY, May 18. The death is announced of Mr James Wall, a prominent Sydney master builder, a director of many public companies, and one of the best-known bowlers in Australia; aged 67. LORD LEIGH (British Official Wireless) RUGBY, May 17. The death has occurred of Lord Leigh, aged 81, head of one of the most ancient families in England, and Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire. ADMIRAL SIR LEWIS BAYLY (British Official Wireless'! RUGBY, May 17. The death is announced of Admiral Sir Lewis Bayly; aged 80. Admiral Sir Lewis Bayly entered the navy in 1870. He commanded the Ist Battle Squadron in 1914, and was Commander-in-Chief, Western Approaches, from 1915 to 1919.