Obituary MR D. WOODFIELD

Press, Volume C, Issue 29516, 18 May 1961, Page 8

Obituary MR D. WOODFIELD

The death has occurred in Wellington of Mr D. T. Woodfield, manager of the New Zealand team to the Olympic Games in London in 1948.

While living in Otago he represented New Zealand in hockey. He joined the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association in 1938 after leaving Otago for Wellington. In 1939 he joined the New Zealand Amateur Cycling Association and was made a life member of this association in 1957.

For many years he was associated with the New Zealand Olympic and British Empire Games Association, end on his return from London in 1949 was elected a life member of the association. Mr Woodfield also held office in the New Zealand. Amateur Swimming Association and the New Zealand Surf Life-saving Association. Mr Woodfield retired from an executive position three months ago. “Mr Woodfield has had a long and honourable career in sports and sports administration. He made a great contribution throughout his lifetime, and sportsmen will honour the tnemory of a most likeable personality.” said the president of the New Zealand Olympic and British Empire Games Association (Mr H. I. Austad), in a tribute to Mr Woodfield.

MR T. A. MAHAR

A well-known resident of Lyttelton, Mr T. A. Mahar, died recently. Mr Mahar, who was born in Lyttelton 78 years ago. was a prominent businessman in the port until recently. He served as a justice of the peace for approximately 25 years, and at all times took an active part in Lyttelton affairs. A past-president of the Lyttelton Bowling Club and a life member of the Lyttelton Club, he was also formerly a hockey player and golfer and was always interested in sport.

Mr Mahar served on the advisory committee of the Plunket Society for many years and was an active worker for the St. Joseph's Parish.

He is survived by his son, Mr J. A. Mahar, and three daughters. Mesdames P. A. Bergman. P. W. Burton and J. A. McKenna. DR. FALKENHAHN (N.Z Press Association) AUCKLAND. May 17. Dr. Wolfgang V. Falkenhahn, an agricultural scientist, who recently had done much to pioneer the teaching of scientific Russian in Auckland, died on Tuesday. Dr. Falkenhahn held a science degree from the University of Dorpat, Estonia, a doctorate in political science from the University of Konigsberg, Germany, and a New Zealand first-class honours degree in modern languages. He came to New Zealand about 10 years ago and worked as a scientist with the Department of Agriculture

Dr. Falkenhahn had scientific papers on agricultural topics published in Britain. Germany, Russia, India, and Pakistan,

MR C. Q. POPE

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WELLINGTON, May 17. The death has occurred in Hong Kong of Mr Charles Quentin Pope, aged 60, a New Zealand journalist. Mr Pope was successively 'on the staffs of the now defunct "New Zealand Times.” and the "Dominion” and “Evening Post,” in Wellington and in more recent times was South-east Asian staff correspondent of the "Chicago Tribune” with which paper he remained until 1957.

For the last two years ano a half he had lived in Hone Kong.

In 1930 Mr Pope edited an anthology of New Zealand verse "Kowhai Gold.” which was published in London.

MR P. J. SKINNER

The founder of Skinner's Harmonica Band, the first of its kind in Christchurch. Mr P. J. Skinner, died recently He was 82.

Mr Skinner was well known for musical shows which he ran for charity. He founded his band in 1934. and in about 1938 took over Skipper's Harmonica Band when Mr Skipper went to Wellington Mr Skinner conducted and managed this band for about five years A hairdresser and tobacconist. Mr Skinner had premises in the Majestic Theatre building for many years.

He was a member of the New Brighton MasonicLodge, of which he was master in 1937 and 1938.

After he retired, Mr Skinner played bowls at the Sumner and Shirley clubs. He is survived by two sons. Messrs R. A. Skinner and C. H. Skinner, of Christchurch, and one daughter. Mrs E. S. Doak, of Wellington.