OBITUARY.

Colonist, Volume LII, Issue 12805, 28 May 1910, Page 2

OBITUARY.

MR JOHN GAUKRODGER. It is with deep regret that iwc have to record the cleatti of a highly respected resident of the Waimeas, in tlie person of Mr John Gaukiodger, who passed away at his residence, Foxkiil, yesterday.. Some time ago Mr Gaukiodger was stricken with a severe illness, and grave doubts were entertained as to his recovery. However, possessed of a strong constitution and indomitable spirit, he pulled through, and was well enough to come into town. On his return to Foxhill a little over a month ago, Mr Gaukro'dger was again taken seriously ill, and never rose from his bed,passing peacefully away as stated. . Born at Halifax, Yorkshire, England, in 1835, the late. Mr Gaukrodger came to New Zealand in the ship Indus in 1543." lv 1844 ho went to Foxhill, and remained there until 1858, when he left for Australia. He was the cham^-ion shearer oi Australasia, and put up the' record tii 'I'i'l shivop in tight hours at Callau. Doon station, on thei borders of New South Wales and Queensland, w.i.c_i record held good until quite recently. On his return to New Zealand lie spent twelve years in different parts, cliiehy Canterbury, and finally settled at Foxhill, where lie kept the wellknown hostelry, the Foxhill In.v, for 3U years. He left the hotel some years ago, and lived in retirement at Foxhill until his death. He was a keen lover of horses, and a capable judge, and frequently officiated in this capacity at agricultural shows/ For many years he was a member of the General Committee of the Nelson Agricultural and Pastoral Association, and also a member of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, his advice to the. latter body on ali matters pertaining to the welfare ot dumb animals being valued and appreciated. He was a widower, his wife having predeceased him many years ago, and scvcui sons survive, six of whom live in Australia. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at one o'clock.