Death of Mr. W. M.
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Brander
From Our Own Correspondent
Papeete, June 1.
rE death has occurred of Mr. Wini fred Marama Brander.
Mr. Brander was a member of an old and distinguished family, who have en acted a major role in the social and economic life of French Oceania, since the middle decades of the nineteenth century.
Mr. Winifred Brander was the young est son of the founder of the family. His passing has removed a beloved and re spected member of the rapidly diminish ing circle of old residents. He died on board the schooner “Tere Ora”, while on a voyage through the Tuamotu Islands, and was buried on the island of Takaroa.
He is survived by his brother, Mr.
Arthur Brander. two sisters who reside in Scotland, and a daughter.
Dr. H. Cummine has replaced Dr. J.
Nimmo at Thursday Island.