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MR JOHN ANSTEY FORMER LEGISLATOR a f (By Telegraph.—Press Association) TIMARU, Wednesday The death has occurred of Mr John Anstey, aged 84. Bom in Devon, Mr Anstey came to New Zealand in 1878, settling in South Canterbury, where he took up farming. In 1905 he was appointed a member of the Royal Lands Commission, and as a result of this work was appointed to the Legislative Council in 1907, being a member until 1916. Reversing the usual procedure, he then entered the House of Representatives as member for Waitaki, and served for five years. He was a member of the Timaru Borough Council, a foundation member of the South Canterbury Power Board, and a member of the Chamber of Commerce for 20 years. He is survived by one daughter and three sons.
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Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21204, 29 August 1940, Page 9
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133OBITUARY Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21204, 29 August 1940, Page 9
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