MR WILLIAM SIMCOE
The death occurred at the Dunstan Hospital on Monday last of Mr William Simcoe, who had been a resident of Alexandra for the past 15 years. The deceased was born in London 39 years ago and enlisted in the army at the age of 16 years. He was badly gassed in the Great War. He came to New Zealand in an endeavour to regain his health. Mr Simcoe took an active interest in the sporting life of the town, particularly on the bowling green, where he had been one of the club’s best players for a number of years, and acted as "skip" in the various competitions. He was also the club’s greenkeeper, and acted as referee for the Hockey Club and as marker for the Miniature Rifle Club. Mr Simcoe was an active member of the Alexandra Volunteer Fire Brigade, having received his early training in fire-fighting as a member of the London Fire Brigade. The funeral took place at Alexandra on Wednesday. The members of the Fire Brigade and Returned Soldiers’ Association attended, and the coffin was borne to the Alexandra Cemetery on the fire engine. The service at the church and graveside were carried out by the Rev. W. J. Bevis. The “Last Post” was sounded at the graveside by Bandmaster W. Bringans. -Otago Daily Times, 17/10/1936.
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