OBITUARY

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21196, 20 August 1940, Page 4

OBITUARY

MR ESAU PRETTY The death has occurred at the age of 73 years of Mr Esau Pretty, of Brookfield Street, Hamilton East. Bom at Raglan, Mr Pretty was the son of a Maori War soldier, Mr Joseph Pretty. The land his father owned at Raglan was the allotment awarded him for his service in the Waikato Militia. After farming at Raglan for a period, Mr Pretty came to reside in Hamilton on his retirement about 10 years ago. Mr Pretty served in the Great War at the age of 52 and was badly gassed. A well-known axeman, he won chopping events throughout New Zealand, including the Dominion championship for the 2ft. chop. His brother, Mr David Pretty, was New Zealand champion for 20 years, world’s champion for four years, and still holds the world record for the 2ft. chop. Mr Pretty is survived by four children. 3IR R. A. FORSMAN The death has occurred of Mr Robert Axel Forsman, at the age of 73 years. Born at Howick, Mr Forsman in 1890 assisted in the building of batteries at Karangahape and Waikino. In 1895 he married Miss Rosina Capill at Paeroa, and then spent 11 years storekeeping at Waharoa. Later he was farming in that locality. During 20 years’ residence at Waharoa he was connected with the Waharoa Football Club, School Committee, Cricket Club, and Hall Committee. He was also a pioneer member of the Road, Domain and Drainage Boards. He later moved to the Hamilton district, farming at Horsham Downs, Te Kowhai and Gordonton. Mr Forsman retired five years ago and had since lived in Hamilton. He is survived by his wife and six children Messrs L. Forsman (San Francisco), R. Forsman (Gordonton), W. Forsman (Waihi), T. Forsman (Hamilton), and Mesdames A. G. Porter (Te Kowhai) and W. A. Buchanan (Te Awamutu). There are four grandchildren.