OBITUARY.

Otago Witness, Issue 3525, 4 October 1921, Page 25

OBITUARY.

MR 11. C. WILSON. Henry Colborne Wilson, who died suddenly at Green Island last week, was born in Ballarat in 1855. After serving an apprenticeship to the engineering trade with the Phoenix Foundry Company, he rose to the position of foreman of his department. In 1883 he assumed works management of Walkers (Ltd.), Maryborough, Queensland, and had considerable experience amongst machinery for sugar mills arid in bridge and steamer work. The first locomotive turned out in Queensland for the local Government was made under his direction. The death of his wife and the trying climate told upon his health, and he relinquished this position and returned to Ballarat. After a short, holiday he came to New Zealand in 1904 under engagement a* works manager to Messrs A. and T. Burt, Dunedin, and continued in their service for nine years and a-half, during which time lie married again. On retiring he took up service with the Otago Iron Rolling Mills Company (Ltd.), Burnside, with whom he was associated al the time of his death. He was closely in touch with the shipping interests controlled by the Otago Iron Rolling Mills (Ltd.), ancf superintended the refitting of the s.s. Stella in Auckland. r I he important and onerous work of raising the barque Antiope after her mishap at Bluff some six years ago was also under his care, and it was chiefly due to his endeavours and judgment that the venture was successfully carried out and the vessel refloated. In his several engagements Mr Wilson earned the respect and confidence of his employers, and by strict attention to detail and an untiring energy in business did much to further the various important interests placed under his charge. Mr Wilson is survived by Mrs Wilson and two sons —Mr Percy Wilson, secretary Y.M.C.A., Richmond, Indiana. L.S.A.: Mr Arthur Wilson, who holds a responsible position with the C.S.R. Co., Mackay, Queensland, —and by one daughter, who resides in Victoria. His second son was killed in action during the great war. He was well known in bowling circles, and was for many years president of the Green Island Bowling Club. His genial manner made him a great favourite, and he will be much missed from the green. Pie took a very keen interest in Masonic affairs, and was an energetic member of the Green Island Lodge.