21 MARCH 1931, Page 3

Mr. Vernon Hartshorn In Mr. Vernon Hartshorn, who died on

Friday, March 13th, the Government lost a servant whom they could ill spare. Behind his genial and unassuming manner and his obvious devotion to his work was some- thing more than the stuff of which the backbone of an Administration is made. His knowledge and judgment were immensely valued. Throughout the greater part of his career he was identified with the mining industry. The Prime Minister's tribute was a fine one, and it was obvious that it was sincerely felt.

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