OBITUARY
MR. EDWARD HOWLISON. [ Par Praia Association. ] DUNEDIN, April 19. ; The death to-day of Mr. Edward Howlison after a protracted illness removes a well-known figure from the life of the city. Born in Roslyn in 1866 and except for such periods as were occupied by visits elsewhere (during one of which he visited the Old Country) his life was spent Jn Dunedin. Mr. Howlison was well known in the cycle and motor trade. In 1900 he entered into partnership with Mr. F. A. Cooke, when the firm of Cooke, Howlison and Co. was formed to trade in bicycles and motor-cycles and in 1903 motor-cars were handled for the first time and Mr. Howlison took a prominent part in introducing the Buick car to Otago. In 1926 deceased entered into the motor business on his own account under the name of E. Howlison and Co. He took a keen interest in various branches of sport and he served for a period on the City Council.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 92, 20 April 1938, Page 7
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164OBITUARY Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 92, 20 April 1938, Page 7
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