MR. JAMES SPEDDARI, GIMMERBURN.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXVII, Issue 13, 1 April 1909, Page 499

MR. JAMES SPEDDARI, GIMMERBURN.

It is with sincere regret that we have to record .the death of one, of the oldest pioneers of Otago Central in the person of Mr. -James Speddari, who passed away at the,N*aseby Hospital on March 16 after a very long illness. The deceased was a native of Malta, and arrived in Otago about 50 years ago. He spent a considerable number of years mining, in and around the Naseby district, eventually settling down to farming in. Gimmerbjirn^^here he had resided up to the time of his demise. Mr'^jgpeddari, who leaves a family of four, was predeceased, Fy his wife, who died several years ago. The family ar*e%Mrs. Caldwell, Mrs. P. McErlane, Miss Speddari, andjt-.Mr. Speddarj., The remains were removed from tlie Naseby Hospital to the residence of the deceased, from where the funeral left for the cemetery. Notwithstanding the inclement weather a very large number of mourners were present to j?ay a last tribute of respect to one who was greatly esteemed. The Rev. Father McMullan officiated at the graveside. — R.I. P.