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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 208, 5 September 1935, Page 6

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Mr T. Al. Archer, AI.A., a son of the Rev. J. I\. Archer, of Christchurch, has been appointed headmaster of the Ongarue School, Taranaki. He wil! take up his new duties on October I. Air L’. 11. Norman, passenger superintendent of the Orient Line at Sydney, who Las been on a business visit to New Zealand, left on his /etiirn to Australia by the Aorangi q,(i Alondav night. .Mr W. W. Bridgnian, of Dunedin, who has been granted a Carnegie Education Fellowship enabling him to study for one year nt. the Institute of Education in London, left Auckland , by the Aorangi for Sydney on Alonday .■ night. Air IL. 1.. West, of the AVkeat Research Institute, who has been studying recent developments in Canada and the United States, is returning to New Zealand by the Alontorey, which is expected to arrive at Auckland to-mor-row . The Hou. It. G. Menzies, Australian Attorney-General and Alinister of Industry, who was a member of the Commonwealth delegation to London recently, arrived at Auckland on Sunday by the Aorangi on his return to Australia after discussing Pacific shipping questions at Ottawa. He is accompanied by Airs Menzies. Lieutenant-Colonel R. Tilsley, of the Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranturly’s Own) has been appointed to command the First Battalion, in succession t<> Lieutenant-Colonel N. 1.. -Macky, who has been transferred to Hip reserve of officers. Afajor A. D. .Tack, of the North Auckland Kegiment, lias been promoted to the rank of lieu-tenant-colonel. and has been appointed fo command the North Auckland Regiment. Widespread regret will be felt at the death of Air Romuald P. AlcEntee, son of Constable and Airs P. AlcEntee, Wicksteed Street, Wanganui, vvhivh occurred at the Public Hospital last night. Ron was a popular member of the “Chronicle’s” linotype staff, and took a very close interest in nil terms of sjvort, particularly Rugby and vricket. lie was educated at the Palmerston North Boys’ High School and camo to AVanganui when his father was transferred from the Manawatu centre to the position of district clerk of jvolice at Wanganui. He joined the Alarist Rugby Chib and the Marist Cricket Club, anil in both won himself prominence by his thoroughness and conscientious nature. When the “Chronicle” staff arranged house teams in Rugby, cricket, or tennis, Ron was always numbered among the chosen. He also enjoyed swimming as a pastime and was runner-up in the junior championships at Palmerston North some years ago. He passed away at the early age of 24 after a serious operation which became necess-arv a month ago. Sincere sympathy will be extended to his sorrowing parents, brother and sisters.