MR FRANCIS ERNEST NELSON
One of the early settlers in the Hawke 's Bay district, Mr. Francis Nelson, a son of one of the founders of the firm of Nelson Bros., Ltd., who remained in EnglaqpL when Mr. Williain Nelson came to New. Zealand, passed away at his home, "Kouncil," Havelock North, to-day at the age of 68 years. The late Mr. Nelson took no prominent part*in public affairs, but in indirect ways he was associated with the development of the farming industry in this district. His Wife, a daughter of the late Mr. J. N. Williams, predeceased him two years ago. Mr Nelson was born in England and came to New Zealand about 46 years ago. He was associated for some time with Nelsons Ltd. and Tomoana Freezing "Works and afterwards took up the directorship of some public companies. He was a nephew of the late Mr William Nelson, Hawke 's Bay "Grand Old Man. " His death this morning followed a short illness. He is survived by two daughters, Miss Gwen Nelson, who is at present in Australia, and Miss Buth Nelson, of Havelock North, and son, Mr. J. Nelson, who is on a visit to England. The funeral will leave his. late residenee for the Havelock North Cemetery on Wednesday at 11 a.m.
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Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 161, 26 July 1937, Page 8
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215MR FRANCIS ERNEST NELSON Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 161, 26 July 1937, Page 8
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