MR. H. J. DIDDAMS, C.M.G.
The death has occurred in Sydney of Mr. H. J. Diddams, C.M.G. Born in Auckland, Mr. Diddams was educated in this city and served his apprenticeship as a compositor. Going to Melbourne in 1881, he joined the firm of McCarron, Bird and Company, and subsequently bought the business of the firm in Brisbane. For 18 years Mr. Diddams was a member of the Brisbane Council and was Mayor for three years. He was created C.M.G. in 1911. In 1925 he visited Auckland on his return from a health trip to England, and a few months ago he again visited Auckland and stayed with his sister. Mrs. F. Kenderdine, of Remuera. He was in ill-health and while on his way home to Brisbane he died in Sydney. Mrs. Diddams died eight years ago, and a daughter two years ago. One of Mr. Diddams’s sons is managing the business in Brisbane. A brother lives at Dunediiu
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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 611, 13 March 1929, Page 11
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159MR. H. J. DIDDAMS, C.M.G. Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 611, 13 March 1929, Page 11
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