Grand Old Man
MVTEW ZEALAND TRUTH" joins IN with the reat of New Zealand In congratulating Dr. J. Gffies, of Auckland, who has just passed the ninety- six mark.
He came to New Zealand m 1868, m those stirring times when, the Dominion was being founded. ■
After all sorts of adventures, he served m various posts, . including settler, army surgeon, gold digger, magistrate, editor and m capacities where his knowledge and advice were indispensable In the administration of the colony's affairs.
Among his recollections is a personal friendship with Florence Nightingale.
And now, m the evening of his days, he has the memories of a life well spent — an adventurous . life that, despite its many phases, -vyas all for the good of those about him.
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NZ Truth, Issue 1190, 20 September 1928, Page 6
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125Grand Old Man NZ Truth, Issue 1190, 20 September 1928, Page 6
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