OBITUARY

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20781, 16 July 1937, Page 6

OBITUARY

MR J. C. LEITCH By Telegraph—Press Association WELLINGTON, July 15. The death occurred at Melbourne yesterday of Mr J. C. Leitch, assistant general manager of the Victorian branch of the Vacuum Oil Company. Mr Leitch was born on the West Coast where he spent his early life, later attending Nelson College. He attended the School of Mines at the University of Otago and graduated B.E. and B.Sc. He toured Australia as manager of the ’Varsity Rugby football team. After some experience of mining he joined the stuff of the Vacuum Oil Company as lubrication engineer, serving in Wellington and Canterbury. In 1929 he was transferred to the company's Victorian branch with headquarters at Melbourne, where three years ago he was made assistant general manager. He leaves a widow and two young children. SENATOR ROBINSON United Press Association—By Electric Teleerspb —Copvrlebt WASHINGTON, July 14. The death has occurred of Senator Robinson. Mr Robinson’s death was due to a heart attack. He was considered Mr Roosevelt’s most powerful legislative assistant. DR. WALTER SIMONS United Press AssociHtton —Bv El• ’trie TelPizrnnh Cnpvrluht (Received July 16, 1.10 a.m.) BERLIN, July 15. The death is announced of Dr. ’.Valter Simons, acting-President for Germany from President Ebert’s death until the election of President Hindenburg in 1925.