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Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20298, 7 May 1934, Page 4

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A Most Public-spirited

Man. MR FORBES'S EULOGY. Per *Press Association. AUCKLAND, May 6. “ I am extremely sorry to hear of the death of Sir Henry Wigram, for he was one of the most public-spirited men we have had in Christchurch and a man for whom I have always had the highest respect,” said the Prime Minister (Mr Forbes) when the news of Sir Henry’s death was conveyed to him shortly before he left for Wellington this evening. “ His work and his very generous gifts, particularly that of the very fine ground which comprises the Wigram Aerodrome at Christchurch, were indicative of the great interest he always took in Christchurch and its institutions,” said Mr Forbes. “ ITe could always be relied upon to give generous assistance to any movement for the public good that required support.

“ His interest in flying showed his vision and recognition of the need to keep abreast of new movements. No one in New Zealand has done more to assist in the development of an air sense in our people. Sir Henry was one of our best citizens and a man of whom Christchurch and New Zealand had every reason to be proud. His death is a great loss to the community, but he leaves behind a very fine record of citizenship.”