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OBITUARY
MR. ALFRED JOHN
McKINLEY
The death occurred recently at his home, Pierce Street, Wellington, of an old Boer War veteran and resident of Wellington, Mr. Alfred John McKinley, at the age of 79 years.
The late Mr. McKinley was born in Wellington— his parents were then employed at 'Gobolion Station' — and during his school days attended the Wellington School. He worked in and around Wellington until near middle life. This term was interrupted only by a lengthy term of service as a soldier in the Boer War. He fought in several campaigns and could tell many incidents of interest centring around that experience. He came through the  campaign safely.
In middle life he took to travelling around the State, and in the States of Victoria and Queensland, both by horse drawn caravan and later by motor vehicles. His knowledge of the outback and life in the wide open spaces was extensive. A great admirer of the late Henry Lawson, Mr. McKinley himself wrote verse. His Jingles were never published, but were handed around among his friends. Ten years ago the late Mr. McKinley decided to end his roving life and settled down in Wellington in Pierce Street. He was an inveterate reader and kept pace with the political changes, both National and International. His keen mind and wide reading made him excellent company, and helped to pass the last nine months of his life, during when he was confined to bed.
He is survived by his widow.
His funeral left the Baptist Church, Wellington, for the Baptist portion of the Wellington Cemetery. Rev. E. A. Walsham conducted the service at the Church and later at the graveside. Messrs Murray Bros. had charge of the funeral arrangements.