DEATH OF MR W. A. TOLMIE.

Evening Star, Issue 3887, 9 August 1875, Page 3

DEATH OF MR W. A. TOLMIE.

None in Dunedin will read the account of the death of Mr W. A. Tolmie, M.H. R., without feeling that we have lost one who possessed the esteem and respect of the whole community, Mr Tolmie was only a week or two ago in good health, and attending to his business as usual, but a few days since he was by bronchitis, which gradually increased in severity until yesterday evening. His state then appeared so dangerous that an additional medical man was called in, but despite all that could be done Mr Tolmie only survived till about seven o’clock last evening. Mr Tolmie came to Dunedin about twelve years ago, and entered into partnership with the local firm of Messrs Dalgety and Co. ; but soon retired from the business and devoted his attention to pastoral matters. In connection with the breeding of cattle and sheep his name is well known throughout the Colony, and whenever agricultural shows were held he was certain to have awarded to him a large number of prizes. Mr Tolmie also interested himself greatly in political affairs—both Provincial and Colonial—and for a long time held the position of Deputy-Superintendent of Otago. At the time of his death he was representative for Caversham in the General Assembly.