Obituary

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 369, 1 June 1928, Page 13

Obituary

MRS. C. M. LUKE The death occurred yesterday of Mrs. C. M. Luke, whose husband is chairman of the Wellington Hospital Board, and formerly Mayor of ’Wellington. Mrs. Luke was a daughter of the late Mr. Samuel Pinny, of Motueka. She married Mr. Luke in 1880. Mrs. Luke always took a great interest in civic works, and has always assisted in the activities of the Plunket and other similar societies in Wellington. MR. CHRISTOPHER GREENWAY Mr. Christopher Greenway, one of the early settlers in Taranaki and a Maori War veteran, died yesterday at New Plymouth, only one day before his 86th birthday. Born in Australia, the late Mr. Green way came to New Zealand in the early days. He married Miss Ann French, a daughter of the late Mr. William French. Mr. Greenway was one of the original settlers in the Hillsborough district, where his property is still farmed by two of his sons. Since his retirement deceased lived at Fitzroy, New Plymouth. He leaves a family of four daughters, and three sons. MR. T. A. LUCAS A prominent Hamilton barrister and solicitor, Mr. Theo. A. Lucas, died suddenly yesterday morning from heart failure. He had been in poor health for some time and had undergone treatment at the hospital. Born in Daylesford, Victoria, 61 years ago, he came to New Zealand at the age of about 21, after qualifying in law in Victoria. He practised in various New Zealand towns and cities before coming to Hamilton in 1923. The late Mr. Lucas was a leading lay reader in the Anglican Church. He also served as choirmaster of St. Peter’s Cathedral for some time. He is survived by a wife and two children, Mrs. R. S. R. Seddon and Mr. J. G. Lucas, of the local staff of the Bank of New Zealand. MR. A. W. MORRIS Mr. A. "VV. Morris, accountant in the money order department of the Dunedin Post Office, who was returning South after a visit to relatives in Auckland, died in Wellington yesterday at the age of 56. Born in Thames Mr. Morris joined the staff of the Auckland Post Office as a letter-carrier, and was later promoted accountant of the money order department, holding the position until about five years ago, when he was transferred to Wanganui in the same capacity. I-Ie removed to Dunedin about 12 months ago. He had completed 33 years in the postal service, most of the time being spent in Auckland. He was a prominent member of the Masonic Order in this city and was a pastmaster of the United Service Lodge, No. 10. Mr. Morris is survived by his wife and four grown-up children. A brother, Mr. J. T. Morris, is employed in the postal service in Auckland. MR. J. W. KINNIBURGH Press Association WELLINGTON, Thursday. The death occurred on Monday of Mr. John. William Kinniburgh, one of the oldest residents of Wellington. Mr. Kinr.lburgh’s parents came to Wellington in tho sailing ship George Fife in 1842, and he was born in Cuba Sti’eet SO years ago. He was originally a cabinetmaker by trade, and later joined the staff of the Wellington Harbour Board, with which body he was associated for 36 years. He was one of the earliest life members of the Wellington Working Men’s Club. He leaves a widow and two sons, Messrs. John Herbert Kinniburgh, and Percy James Kinniburgh. of Wellington, and a daughter, Mrs. Rogers, of Auckland.