DEATH OF MR. E. LONG

Taranaki Daily News, 23 December 1935, Page 6

DEATH OF MR. E. LONG

PROMINENT MANAIA MAN LONG RECORD OF PUBLIC SERVICE. 27 YEARS AS COUNTY COUNCILLOR. LEADER IN DAIRYING INDUSTRY. The death of Mr. Edward Long, Manaia, at New Plymouth yesterday removed one of the best known and most highly respected residents of South Taranaki. His death came after a fairly long illness at the age of 65 years. Mr. Long lived at Manaia for many years and was associated with many local activities. He was up till his death intimately connected with farming and was known as one of the soundest farmers on the coast. He was an authority on all that pertained to dairying. He was a worker all his life but about three years ago he suffered a breakdown in health and went for treatment to the Mayo clinic at Rochester in the United States, where he received treatment for six months. He returned greatly improved in health but recently again became ill and a few days ago was taken to New Plymouth for specialist treatment. Mr. Long devoted many years to public service in many avenues. He was in pioneer days a member of the Manaia Town Board and of the former Waimate Road Board. He was elected to the' Waimate West County Council on its formation in 1908 and was chairman from 1924, attending his last meeting on December 12. His knowledge and moderation made him a popular chairman and, throughout its existence, he gave his best work for the county, acknowledged to be one of the best' administrated in New Zealand! Mr. Long was one of the foundation members of the Waimate West demon-* stration farm committee and for many years a director of the Kaupokonui Dairy Co. On the foundation of the South Taranaki Power Board he was appointed a member for the Waimate West County, which he represented till his death. Mr. Long took a keen interest in sport, being a pioneer member of the Manaia Hibernians. Every year he acted as judge or steward for this organisation’s events He was all his life a devoted member of the Roman Catholic Church. He was a member of the committee responsible for the, establishment of the parish school at Manaia and the introduction of tne sisters' of St. Joseph by Monsignor Power in 1899. He was on the committee that raised £2300 for the present up-to-date convent school. Mr. Long was as much respected in private life as in public body matters and he was always able to give every matter impartial consideration. He is survived by his widow (nee Slattery), one son and three daughters. The funeral will be held at Manaia today.