HON SIR WILLIAM STEWARD.
'rjie news of the death of Sir William Steward will be received with-regret all shades of public opinion In this Dominion, The deceased gentlem'ftn was a journalist by profession, bAt had spent many years in the service of the country as a member of flje Legislature., He was ft most industrious worker, and a man of strong personal convictions. He was somewhat idealistic in lii K opinions, but he wft's always respected for his sincerity of/ purpose and his" genial good-nature. He was a versatile writer, and a poet of; no mean ability.' He was a string advocate of an Elective Executive;, and many will regret that Ik> did not live to see this reform brought about. For a period he acted as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 10718, 1 November 1912, Page 4
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133HON SIR WILLIAM STEWARD. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 10718, 1 November 1912, Page 4
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