OBITUARY

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23707, 14 January 1939, Page 13

OBITUARY

DR J. W. CRAWSHAW ■ t Well known in Christchurch, particularly in diagnosis and medical treatment, Dr John W. Crawshaw died on Thursday. In the legal profession also, Dr Crawshaw was recognised as one whose opinion was valuable in many difficult medical legal cases and questions. Born in England 69 years ago, Dr Crawshaw was a graduate of Manchester University, In his younger days he made many trips from England to China and other parts of the East. Coming to New Zealand he established a comprehensive practice at Kaiapoi, where he was widely respected. He went to Christchurch about 20 years ago, and was a practising physician up till the time of his death. When the Great War broke out he went to Trentham, where he was medical officer, and also in charge of the camp hospital. After the war he returned to Christchurch and resumed his practice. His ability was recognised by the public and by members of his profession. He made a number of contributions of importance to medical journals, his articles on medical subjects being closely studied m professional circles throughout the Dominion. MR W. J. COUGHLAN v Mr W. J. Coughlan, whose death occurred at his home at St. Clmr yesterday. at the age of 79 years, left Waterford. Ireland, as a young man. and came out to New Zealand, landing at Bluff. He was first engaged m railway work, and then became licensee of the Clinton Hotel, remaining at Clinton until licences were revoked in that area. Mr Coughlan then came to Dunedin and took over the old Shamrock Hotel, and afterwards the Australasian Hotel under the title of the new Shamrock Hotel. Later he purchased the Crown Hotel, and held the licence there until he retired in 1920. In his younger days at Clinton he owned several trotters, and was keenly interested in both racing and trotting. At that time he was also chairman of the Clinton Town Board. One of the odest stewards of the Dunedin Jockey Club, Mr Coughlan .also took an active interest in all forms of sport, particularly cricket and football. He was of a bright and cheerful disposition. and he will be held in affectionate remembrance by a wide circle of friends. He is survived by his wife a son, William Coughlan, a farmer'at Mount Royal, and one daughter, Mrs Mulholland, Invercargill. MR HERMAN OLIPHAI^T WASHINGTON, Jan. 12. The death has occurred, of Herman Oliphant, one of the most intimate ad« visers of President Roosevelt.