NORTH LOSES WELL-KNOWN MAN
MR. J. McKINNON’S LENGTHY RECORD OF PUBLIC SERVICE Press Association. WHANG AREI, To-day. Mr. James McKinnon, whose death is announced from Wellington to-day, was prominently associated with the local bodies of this district for many years. In 1883 Jie was clerk to the first road board, following which he was clerk of the county council, and held that office for 27 years. During this period he was also town clerk of the borough for 18 years, and subsequently held positions as clerk of the Hikurangi and Onerahi Town Boards. In 1893 deceased was appointed secretary and treasurer of the Whangarei Harbour Board, and held that office until .Tune last, when he retired owing to failing health. He was also secretary of the High School Board of Governors from 1903 till December 1926. He became Pastmaster of the Masonic Lodge 1,647, E.C., and held the distinction of being elected a member of the District Grand Lodge of England and life member of the Whangarei lodge. He was the first secretary of the Whangarei Bowling Club, and a prominent member of the Presbyterian Chur-ch, being an elder and clerk o' session.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 120, 11 August 1927, Page 11
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