OBITUARY

Dominion, Volume 35, Issue 289, 4 September 1942, Page 4

OBITUARY

Mr. Gordon Anderson, F.R.C.S.E.

The death occurred suddenly in Wellington yesterday of Mr. Ewart Gordon Anderson, a distinguished surgeon who established a practice in Wellington in 1921 after occupying several important positions in England. Born in Wellington in 1891, he was educated at the Mt. Cook School, and became a registered pharmaceutical chemist prior to studying medicine at Durham University and the London Hospital Medical School. He graduated M. 8.8.5., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., F.R.C.S.E., and F.C.S.A. Mr. Anderson served in the New Zealand Medical Corps during the last war, and was a member of the army of occupation in Germany. Following his war service Mr. Anderson engaged in a period of post-graduate surgical study in London and, returning to New Zealand, commenced practice in Wellington early in 1921. In the next year he was appointed senior surgeon on the staff of the Wellington Hospital, and that position he held with distinction till 1938, when indifferent health forced him to retire. He had quickly distinguished himself as a surgeon of ability. Probably his outstanding work was in thyroid (goitre) surgery. While he was in the United States of America in 1938, in spite of a 'serious illness, he interested himself in the new development of chest surgery, and during the last three years lie had accomplished some remarkable work in that branch of his profession, particularly in the newly-established clinic of chest surgery at Waipukurau Hospital. For many years Mr. Anderson was a member of the cancer committee of the Wellington Hospital, and he held the office of chairman of the Wellington Hospital staff. He was chairman also of the Wellington division of the British Medical Association. A foundation member of the Tory Street Hall, he was also prominently associated with the introduction of the citizens’ intercessory service. Among his interests were the Feltham children’s camp at Otaki and the British -Seamen’s Society. He is survived by his wife and three sons.

Mr. James Williamson I

Mr. James Williamson, Pitt Street, Wadestown, known throughout New Zealand for his skill as a wood-worker, particularly for his violin-making, died on Wednesday. . Mr. Williamson was a link with the early days of the Manawatu. Born in the Shetland Islands of Scottish parentage, he came to New Zealand in the 70's and first settled in Hawke’s Bay. Later lie removed to Feilding and for many years carried on business in that town as a cabinet-maker. About 34 years ago Mr. Williamson accepted a position with the mechanics’ section of the Post and Telegraph Department in Wellington, and he remained with the department till his retirement. Violin-making was always his greatest hobby, and examples of his beautiful workmanship have been exhibited in all the great exhibitions throughout New Zealand, England. America and the continent of Europe during the hist 40 years. At his home in Wellington may be seen diplomas and medals of first class merit from famous exhibitions. He was entrusted by Governments with the making Of many famous souvenirs for distinguished visitors to the Dominion. Mr. Williamson had a large circle of friends, and his advice and opinions on violins were frequently sought. His wife died some years ago. There are two brothers and two sisters still living in New Zealand, Mr. Archibald Williamson, Feilding, Mr. John Williamson, Taradale, Hawke’s Bay, Mrs. J. McGrath, Napier, and Mrs. W. Harper, Hastings. Two sons and three daughters survive him, Messrs. Victor Williamson and A. G. Williamson, Wellington, Mrs. C. Cunningham, Woodville, Mrs. R. Battersby, Wadestown, and Miss Alice Williamson, Wadestown.-One son, Mr. R. Williamson, died in the Napier earthquake disaster, and another son, Mr. I). 'Williamson, diet! at Feilding many years ago. A daughter. Olive, died in ’Wellington.

Mr. H. G. A. Cameron

Official information has newly been received that Mr. H. G. A. Cameron, a wellknown breeder of pedigree Friesian cattle, was killed in the lighting round the Corinth Canal in Greece lust year. Air. Cameron, who was just under the maximum military age for overseas service when the war broke out, immediately enlisted and went with the first echelon. He served in Egypt and Libya before'the lighting in Greece, where he received the great praise of his company commander for liis service. He was killed when his company was surrounded by German paratroops during the defence of the As 'a cattle breeder, Mr. Cameron specialized in the production of a highpercentage butterfat type of Friesian cattle. Mr. Cameron was the only son of Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Cameron, Paraparauinu.