Transcript from the Southland Times, "Mr. Geroge Carmichael Dies At 85.", 1962

Item — Box: 1

Identifier: S00150003

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

A single document, the original of which was published in the 'Southland Times' on 15 March 1962.

Dates

1962

Extent

From the Series: 3 document(s) (Box 1)

Language of Materials

From the Record Group: English

Additional Description

Materials Specific Details

The Obituary describes George Carmichael's early life and his contibution to his community: * a prominent Friesian breeder * associated with Western A & P Assn, of which he was President until Shows ceased in WW1 * Member of Pourakino Rabbit Board, pre-WWII to 1962 * Member of Thornbury Domain Board * A founder of Thornbury Saleyards with which he was associated until 1945 * Survived by 3 sons and six daughters. One sons died in action WWII.