Obituary MR J. GREENSLADE

Press, Volume C, Issue 29501, 1 May 1961, Page 22

Obituary MR J. GREENSLADE

(From Out Own Reporter) GREYMOUTH, April 30.

The death occurred in Christchurch yesterday of Mr John Webber Greenslade, one of Greymouth’s oldest and most respected residents. He was born in the town ‘BO years ago, was educated there and lived there all his life.

In 1917 Mr Greenslade purchased a commission and insurance agency business which he conducted until his retirement eight years ago. Mr Greenslade became a member of the borough council in 1919, and in 1927 was elected Mayor, remaining in office until 1935 when he did not seek re-election. His work under the No. 13 scheme during the depression years is well remembered by residents of Greymouth and the surrounding district.

Mr Greenslade stood for Parliament against the sitting member, Mr J. O’Brien in 1933, being defeated by only a little more than 1000 votes in the Labour stronghold. Mr Greenslade was a member of the Grey Electric Power Board from 1925 to 1933, a member of the Patriotic committee, and one of the founders of the Greymouth Aero Club. He was keenly interested in the affairs of the West Coast branch of the Crippled Children Society, served on the Land Sales Court, and, more recently, was a trustee of the Hokitika Savings Bank.

Mrs Greenslade died seven years ago. Mr Greenslade is survived by one son. John, a missionary serving overseas, and two daughters. Mrs P. Adams (Christchurch) and Miss C. Greenslade (Greymouth).