SIR GEORGE HUNTER

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1056, 21 August 1930, Page 7

SIR GEORGE HUNTER

APPRECIATIONS IN HOUSE “SINCERE SYMPATHY’’ Press Association WELLINGTON, Wednesday. j References to the services of Sir George Hunter were made in the House of Representatives today, and the House then adjourned until the evening as a mark of respect. The Prime Minister, the Hon. G. W. Forbes, moved that the House should express its high sense of appreciation of the devoted services rendered to New Zealand by Sir George Hunter and tender its sincere sympathy to the relatives. Mr. Forbes said Sir George had always been very fair and just, and had held the respect of all who had known him. IT© had been kindly and courteous, and at the same time had always undertaken his duties in a. very thorough way. The Leader of the Opposition, the Rt. Hon. J. G. Coates, said Sir George had been one of the many worthy pioneers who could be named as an example to the youth of the Dominion. Uo had been a stock breeder of note, and his interest in racing had always been characterised by sportsmanship. His personality had won him the greatest esteem. He had been kindly, courteous, honourable and always willing to help. The Deputy-Leader of the Labour Party, Mr. M. J. Savage, endorsed the tributes paid by the previous speakers. The Hon. E. A. Ransom. Alinisterof brands, and Mr. H. M. Campbell (Reform—Hawke’s - Bay), both of whom had known Sir George for 40 years, also spoke. A motion expressing appreciation of the work of Sir George Hunter was also passed by the Legislative Council. FUNERAL TODAY Press Association WELLINGTON, Wednesday. t The funeral service of Sir Georgre Hunter will be held here in St. Peter’s Church tomorrow morning, after which the body will be taken by the “• 1o train to Waipukurau, where th® funeral takes place.