OBITURARY.
Major James Derrom, N.Z.V., died last week at his residence, S. Mary’s Road, Ponsonby, Auckland. He was born in Corfu, and landed with his parents in New Zealand in 1841. He was early associated with the volunteer movement, and was probably the oldest volunteer officer in the colony, carrying on his military duties at the same time as his professional ones, he being an architect and builder. Several buildings attest his skill as clerk of works, the Pah, Onehunga, the Star Hotel, and the Avondale Asylum. Major Derrom was much interested in the Auckland Fire Brigade, and captained one of the engines. His widow survives him, and their grown up family consists of one son and three daughters. The widow of the Hon. P. Dignan, M.L.C., is his sister. The funeral was largely attended, and took place in the Symonds-street cemetery. A Requiem Mass was celebrated at the Sacred Heart early in the morning.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXII, Issue I, 7 January 1899, Page 21
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155OBITURARY. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXII, Issue I, 7 January 1899, Page 21
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