OBITUARY.
;J, JT;: MUIR ;k WANG ANUl|(i yjf;;;(By Tfileßmph!—Frees' ; Association.)'/::" - v?fi,K /'/ Wanganui;"jHimary '21/ ■s:Mr.-Jas: T. Mmr,- a prominent citi3on,,',diod suddenly this morning, aged 44. .-■' Dceoased was for many years in business here as a stonemason, and latterly was" also partner with., Mr. W. Voitch in -. an 'auctioneering ■ business. He took a prominent part in looal politics, was for many years a 'councillor, and held the position of deputy-Mayor at the timo of his death. He was also vice-president of the Labour Party. Ho was well known in musical and theatrical circles, being .'on the executive of tho North Island Band Contest Association, and a member of tho local Licdortafel. He piloted Madame Dolores round New Zealand 'when", the latter visited these parts.'' The lato Mr. Jluir, who was a member of tho Masonic fraternity, took n keen interest in ' sport, and'acted as secretary of the Christmas Carnival and Fast- Cycliii" Club. Some years ago he was president of the Northern Union Football Club,, and secretary of tho Walißamii Bowling Club. Tho news of his death has caused a profound sensation, as deceased was so widely known and popular. He leaves a widow and four young children.
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Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1964, 22 January 1914, Page 9
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196OBITUARY. Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1964, 22 January 1914, Page 9
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