MR. WILLIAM DRIFILL.
One of the oldest residents of Wangarei, Mr. William Drifill died on Sunday night at the age of 96 years. He had been married 72 years last Tnursday, and until a fortnight ago enjoyed god health. There were nine children, but the only son was killed during the first World War, and one daughter predeceased her father by 50 years. There are 22 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Drifill is aged 90. MR. JAMES EMSLIE. Coroner at Wellington before the war, Mr. James Emslie died at his res.dence, Ramsgate Terrace, Mairangi Bay, on Sunday. He was aged 73. Mr Emslie, who retired from his duties as coroner on account of inhealth and went to live in Auckland, started his career as a law clerk in Oamaru, and after living there for some years went to Dunedin, where he qual.fied as a solicitor. For about a quarter of a century he practised in Timaru, and became chairmail of the Mid-Canterbury Mortgage Adjustment Commission, serving in that rjipaci'y until the Commission’s work was completed.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 90, Issue 24, 30 January 1946, Page 2
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175MR. WILLIAM DRIFILL. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 90, Issue 24, 30 January 1946, Page 2
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