Death Of J. G. C. Bennie

THE death occurred, on March 28, in Sydney, of Mr. J. G. C. (“Jock”) Bennie, a well-known and highly re spected resident of Rabaul since the early 1920’5. He had been in indifferent health for several months past, and had retired from active work.

For over twenty years he was attached to the Government Stores branch of the Treasury Department in Rabaul. where his genial personality won him many friends.

He was one of the founders of the Rabaul Bowling Club, and for many years filled the position of secretary. He was also a past-master of Rabaul Lodge.

He leaves a widow and two sons.