OBITUARY

Otago Witness, Issue 3619, 24 July 1923, Page 58

OBITUARY

' AIR JOHN DUTHIE. ’Hie death took place on fhe 16th at his residence. 76 Clyde street, Dunedin, of Mr John Duthie, aged 77 years. Air Duthie was born in Kincardineshire, Scotland, in 1846, and was educated at Lawrencekirk. When 10 years old, his father and mother, brother and sister left for New Zealand, and John followed two years later in the ship Jura. He started to work at once in Aiollison’s shop, then in Princes street. When this shop was sold to Mr Hugh Kirkpatrick young John Duthie stayed on for some months at 10s a week. Air Alollison, who had gone to Gabriel’s Gully, offered £2 10s a week and keep so John went thither, and stayed about three years about Lawrence with Alollison and Mitchell. His next business venture was at Milburn, where he joined his brother and brother-in-law (James Blues), and not only established a general store but in addition extensive farming operations were carried on. The firm was known as Blues and Duthie, and a large business was done in providing food, etc., to fhe carriers. The name was also prominent at most of the ocal shows and ploughing matches held in the district. Although Mr Duthie had not during the last 12 months teken any active part in the management of Duthie Bros. (Ltd.), a firm in which he was largely interested, until a few days ago he still retained an active interest in all matters, either social or political. A week ago he had an attack of bronchitis, and this was really the cause of his death. For many years Mr Duthie was a Justice of the Peace, also a member of the Union Street School Committee. He took a keen interest in the Early Settlers’ Association and was a member of the executive and also held the position of president. He was also a deacon of Knox Church for a long period. On the expiry of the lease of the farm. Air Duthie ioined the firm of Alollison, Duthie, and Co., and opened a draper’s shop at the comer of George and Frederick streets. This partnership was dissolved nine years later, when he established the firm of Duthie Bros. (Ltd.) in George street. Mr Duthie belonged to a large family, which consisted of on.e daughter and 11 sons of which only two now rnmain--ATrs Janet Blues (widow) and Mr E. F. Duthie. Deceased leaves a widow, one married daughter, and three sons. AIR JOHN OHETWTN. The death occurred at his residence, 8 St. Helier’s Court. Caversham Rise, on the 16th inst. of Air John Chetwin, aged 77. a well-known citizen of Dunedin. Air Chetwin. whose father was a soldier in fhe Imperial Armv. was bom in Rombav and came to New Zealand 49 years ago. He entered into business as a painter and decorator, occupying a shop at the corner of Cargill road and Nelson street. About three years age he suffered a paralvtic stroke, from which he never recovered, and was forced to retire from business. He was Mavor of South Dunedin about 20 years ago, but did not aspire to positions on other public bodies. His wife predeceased him 13 years ago, and he leaves a family of two sons and seven daughters, all of whom are grown up. One son died some years ago.