Death Of G. F. Harrison
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Of Papua
THE death occurred in Samarai, Papua, on August 1, of George Fernley Harrison, of Fergusson Island. He was born at Farnsfield, Notts., England, 62 years ago. Emigrated with his parents to New Zealand in 1902, and joined his brother, E. W. Harrison, in Papua in 1910.
For five years he was engaged in build ing contracts in Samarai; one of the buildings he erected was the Samarai Post Office. In 1915 ne became a planter, and made his home at Kedidia Plantation, Fergusson Island. During the depression he gave his services to the Methodist Mis sion and amongst other jobs, built the Mission vessel, Eliam.
He served as a supervising shipwright at the Sariba Slip for ANGAU, from June, 1942, until the war ended, when he returned to his home at Kedidia.
At the time of his death he had taken two vessels into Samarai to be slipped and repaired. His death came suddenly.
One of the old brigade—honest, loyal, hospitable, and friendly with all—those who knew him well will miss him. He is survived by his brother who also lives on Fergusson Island.