OBITUARY.

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19891, 21 May 1936, Page 10

OBITUARY.

+— MR WILLIAM ARMSTRONG. The death occured at Hamilton today of Mr William Armstrong, aged 86.; Mr Armstrong was born at Donegal, County Mar, Ireland. When about 25 he came to New Zealand where he was attracted by the gold rush at Thames and Ohinemuri. From 1875 to 1902 Mr Armstrong remained in this district and after his marriage he moved to Kawhia. However. he re—commenced prospecting at \Nharekawa \Vhangamata. Tairua, and Mercury, Bay on the east coast. For many years he was employed in the Kauri‘ Timber Company at Thames. ; Mr Armstrong is survived by three dauhgiers and three sonsz—Mesdames A. Korrheke. 11, Jacoh‘ L. )[cGaskelL and Messrs Charles, John and \\‘llliam Armstrong. 1 ...—w..— 1 MR A. B. WEST. , __.._. 1 (By Telegraph—Press Association.) GISBORXE, Thursday. Mr Andrew Burn \\‘est, manager of the National Bank at. Gisborne, died suddenly to-day. He was formerly manager at Blenheim and was appoint—ed to Gishorne in November. He is survived by a widow, two daughters and one son. ..._____. MRB c. J. TALBOT. ‘ (By Telegraph—Press Association.) ‘ TIMARU, Thursday. i The death occurred this morning? after a lingering illness of .\lrs Susan Talbot, \\‘ii‘e oi" Mr (J. J. Talbot. 21 member of the Main Highways Board and tormull' ALP. for ’l‘cmuka. i am JOHN c. spsucsn. i WELLINGTON, Wednesday. ‘ The death has occurred of Mr John Clarence Spencer. aged 35. As :1 Rugby footballer the late Mr Spencer had an outstanding record, playing for \\'eliingtml in over 40 matches and representing New Zea—land in 1903, 190 i) and 1007. n \\'as in 1905 that he captained New Zealumi againSt Australia in a match played at Dunedin. As a. Rugby League 1‘00! haller he also gained representative lhonours.