News has come through from Dunedin that Mr. Percy Ambury, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Ambury, is very ill, and there is little hope for his recovery. -Taranaki Herald, 12/4/1913.
We regret to have to chronicle the death of Mr. Percy Ambury, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Ambury, of Devon street, which occurred at Dunedin yesterday, at the early age of 22. Deceased, who was educated at the local High School, was an enthusiastic worker in connection with the Baptist Church in New Plymouth. This work he continued on his removal to Auckland, some two or three years ago. About twelve months ago he offered and was accepted for the Indian Mission and had spent one year at the University, Dunedin, in preparation for his work in India to which he had been looking forward with a great deal of interest. During the recess he took charge of the Baptist Church at Waihi, and prior to returning to the University spent a month's holiday here. A cold which he had before leaving was aggravated on the journey down, and after arriving in Dunedin he was found to be suffering from a serious attack of pneumonia. He was removed to the Hospital, but as was notified a few days ago, there was little hope of recovery, and death ensued yesterday morning. The interment will take place at Dunedin to-day. Much sympathy will be felt for Mr. and Mrs. Ambury in their sad bereavement. -Taranaki Daily News, 25/4/1913.
Missionary "At Home" (excerpt)
It was resolved that a bed in the Mission Hospital at Chandpur be endowed as a memorial to the late Mr. Percy Ambury, who died while in the initial stages of his training for the Indian mission field. -Wanganui Chronicle, 17/10/1913.
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