PAPAKURA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 418, 15 October 1918, Page 3

PAPAKURA.

A report of the meeting of the Papakura Town Board held last night will appear in our next issue Intimation has been received by Mr Henry Henderson, of Papakura, that his fourth son, Private Walter J. Henderson, was killed in action on September 29th. Private Henderson, who was only 22 years of age, was prior to enlisting in the 25th Reinforcements, employed on his father's farm, situated between Papakura and Ardmore. He was educated at Papakura school and was a typical New Zealander and a fine stamp of soldier. The sympathy of a wide circle of friends is extended to the bereaved parents in their sad loss.

In connection with the recent elec

ion the committee of the .Ratepayers Association's ticket were entertained at supper one evening last week by Messrs E. D. McLennan, D. W. Jones, 8. Evans, A. W. P.. Brookfield, and T. D. Campbell in Miss Johnston's tea rooms. Opportunity of the occasion was taken by the successful candidates to show their appreciation of the efforts of Mr James Murray as Secretary and he was presented with a handsome pipe and case in recognition of valuable services rendered. The presentation was made by Mr E. D. McLennan (the new chairman of the Board) and the recipient suitably acknowledged the gift. Mr W. N. Mcintosh, a member of the Papakura Town Board, is at present confined to his bed with a severe attack of influenza. He was accordingly unable to attend last night's meeting of the Town Board. Pte. Leonard Joseph Ryan, son of Mr Joseph Ryan, proprietor of the Papakura Hotel, who was killed in action on October Ist was only 18 years of age. He volunteered at Papakura and departed from New Zealand with the 28th Reinforcements. He first volunteered at Pahi but on account of his youth the military authorities on his father's application released him. Disappointed at his father's action he again volunteered and eventually departed as stated above. He was educated at the State School, Pahi, Northern Wairoa, and afterwards at the Sacred Heart College, Auckland, where he captained the College football team. Upon leaving school he took up a position with Messrs. George Fraser aDd Sons at the Phoenix Foundry, Auckland. The sympathy of the district is extended to the bereaved parents in their sad bereavement. Another son, Pte. W. Ryan, who left New Zealand with the 19th Reinforcements and who has thrice been laid low, is still " somewhere in France." |

At the meeting of the Town Board last night a vote of condolence with Mr Ryan and Mr H. Henderson was passed.