Death of Sir Arthur Guinness Former Speaker of House
Sir Arthur Guinness, Speaker of the House of Representatives, died after a brief illness. A prominent Grey County and Greymouth figure, he helped form harbour boards and served on multiple councils. Born 1846 in Calcutta, he came to New Zealand in 1852 and built a long, unbroken parliamentary career beginning in 1884. He was knighted in 1911.
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Paroa
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Teo Holds Tonight Resolutions Meeting
Teo plans a nocturnal gathering to discuss resolutions and possible proposals. The event focuses on community concerns and seeks input from residents.
Funeral Friday for Sir Arthur Guinness Grey Mulhouse
Grey mouth the funeral of Sir Arthur Guinness will be held Friday afternoon. Mourning is observed across the Dominion with flags at half mast and shop windows shuttered. Lady Guinness has received condolences from the Premier and politicians of all stripes, praising his service as Speaker and representative of Grey Zor for over 25 years. The Hon A L Herdman will attend for the Government.
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Arthur
Guinness
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A. L. Herdman
Successor as Speaker Named in Mackenzie Ministry
James Colvin, who had accepted office in the Mackenzie Ministry, is named as successor to the speaker post in the new arrangement.
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W Lang
James Colvin
Mackenzie
Immigrants Arrive in Wellington After Long Sea Voyage
A large batch of migrants arrived aboard the White Star liner Corinthic from London via Capetown Hobart. The 540 third class passengers included 260 assisted immigrants many domestic servants. Immigrants praised some officers yet bitterly complained of poor treatment for full fare passengers and confusion in the arrival process.
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Prime Minister Massey Pays Tribute to Sir Arthur Guinness
Wellington on June 10 reports the Prime Minister W F Massey praising Sir Arthur Guinness upon his death. Massey recalls Guinness as a longtime colleague and friend, a tactful Speaker, and a painstaking, respected Parliamentarian whose loss will affect the electorate and Dominion. A telegram of sympathy was sent to Lady Guinness.
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W. F. Massey
Arthur Guinness
Mr Massey
Sir Arthur Guinness
House of Representatives
Lady Guinness
Westland Council Condolences for Sir A B Guinness
At a Westland County Council meeting on June 10 officers issued a resolution mourning the death of Sir A B Guinness Speaker of the House of Representatives. The council expresses high respect for his public service from early Coast days and extends sympathy to Lady Guinness and to related counties and constituencies.
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Westland County Council
A. BR. Guinness
House of Representatives
Westland Provincial Council
Lady Guinness
Westland Education Board
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