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il is our painful duty to day to record the death ot one of the oldest—if not the very oldest—resident of the district in the person of Mr Robert M‘Morran, and which took place on Sunday night last, the Cth inst., at the White Horse Hotel, Manuherikia Valley, where he had resided lately in the capacity of manager of the house and farms. The cause of death was sunstroke whilst engaged driving a reaping machine. No name in the whole interior gold fields- from Nasehy to Queenstown — was better known than Robert M'Vforran, and we doubt if many would be found that was more generally liked and respected. He was a strong supporter of every movement that had for its object the well-being of the interior gold fields, and private individuals and public institutions alike benefitted by his kindliness of heart. Of late years his affairs have not progressed so favorably- as could haye been desired. However, he is gone from us to his eternal rest at the early ago of 42 years, and we can but say, may he rest in peace. He leaves a widow and one child and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss.
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Dunstan Times, Issue 986, 11 March 1881, Page 2
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201UNKNOWN Dunstan Times, Issue 986, 11 March 1881, Page 2
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