Weir, Walter Henry

Walter Henry Weir (1876 - 1935)

The son of Henry Weir, brother of the Reverend Weir. He married Annie Weir.

His obituary stated:

"The death occurred recently of Mr Walter Henry Weir, an old and highly respected resident of the Halswell district.

In 1863 his father settled in Halswell and Mr Weir farmed in the district for many years. He was educated at the Spreydon Public School and at Cook's Private School and always took a keen interest in the affairs of the Cashmere-Halswell district.

Mr Weir served on the Halswell School Committee and held office in the Halswell Methodist Church for some years.

He was a successful breeder of Jersey stock and exhibited frequently at the Agricultural and Pastoral Association's annual shows. He also acted as judge in the dairy sections at many country shows.

Mr Weir, who was 58 years of age, is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs B. Woode and Miss Doris Weir and one son, Mr Harvey Weir."

He lived at "Dalkeith", 99 Hoon Hay Road, Spreydon.