DEATH OF MR. JOHN SMITH

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1127, 19 August 1882, Page 2

DEATH OF MR. JOHN SMITH

(From the Auckland “ Stan”) In this evening’s issue will be found recorded the death of Mr John Smith, which happened at his residence, Princes-atreet. The deceased gentlemen has been in rather bad health for some time past, and the cause of death was bronchitis and inflammation of the lungs His decease was of a somewhat sudden nature, as he has been seen about town during the last few days. Mr Smith was one of the best known amongst local tradesmen, ami his connection with this city dates back for a long period. He was an early Australian colonist, and was present at the great fight at Ballarat concerning miners’ rights, being then connected with the detective force. Arriving in Dunedin from Australia, he commenced business as cafe proprietor. He subsequently came to Auckland, and opened a small drapery establishment in Grey«stroet. Succeassful speculation at the opening of the Thames goldfields enabled him to accumulate considerable wealth, with the assistance of which he extended his business. Soon afterwards he proceeded on a visit to the Old Country, ami on his return to Auckland re-commenced business in the handsome shop which he had built next to the United Sendee Hotel. Mi’ Smith was an enthusiastic spoilsman, ami owned a stud of horses, including Maid of Honour, Tim Whit Her, Trafalgar, Xantippe. Lady, and Toi»