George Munro

1875 - 1936  (61 years)

• Name	George Munro  [1]
  Born	6 Feb 1875	Kinlochbervie, , Sutherland, Scotland
  	George was born at Oldshoremore.
  Gender	Male
  Died	13 Feb 1936	Dunedin, , , New Zealand
  Person ID	I62820	Munro
  Last Modified	14 Dec 2011

  
  

• Notes

  ********** «i»The death occurred last night of Mr. George Munro, of Kaikorai, at the age of 61 years. Born in Sutherlandshire, Scotland, he joined the famous Scottish regiment, the Black watch, and during his military career saw service in various parts of the Empire, being for many years stationed in India. He was highly thought of as a piper, and gained something of a reputation in the regiment with his playing. On his retirement from the army he joined the Leith Police Force, Edinburgh, but in 1910 he decided to come to New Zealand. On his arrival he joined the Police Force, and shortly after came to Dunedin, where he resided until the time of his death. He was stationed at Roslyn for several years, and in later times was arms officer at the Central Station. Mr. Munro retired from the force in July of last year. He was a noted performer on the pipes, and in his youth was a successful competitor in national dances. After he withdrew from active competitions his services were in great demand as a judge, and was recognised as one of the most capable officials in the Dominion. He was a foundation member of the Dunedin Scottish Society, and for many years had been president, holding that office at the time of his death. Mr. Munro was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends. He is survived by his widow and a grown- up family. From the number of persons who attended the funeral of Mr. George Munro on Sunday it was evident that he was held in high esteem by all sections of the community. A total of about 150 cars followed the cortege. The service was at his home in 5 Hood Street, Kaikorai, was conducted by the Rev J.D. Smith. The pall bearers were members of the City Police Force. Pipers William Matheson and Norman M'Pherson led the cortege to the main street playing "Lord Lovat's Lament." The service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev J.D. Smith. Mr. White, a former member of the Black Watch Regiment, dropped a Red Heckle on the casket, after which Mr. John M'Donald, patron of Scottish Society, of which Mr. Munro was it's first and only president, dropped a sprig of heather, and he was followed in turn by each member of the Scottish Society's executive. The following societies were represented: - The Scottish Society of Dunedin, The Gaelic Society of New Zealand, the Caledonian Society of Otago, the Dunedin Burns Club, the Piping and Dancing Association, the St Andrew's Society of Otago, the late Irish Society, Imperial Ex -Servicemen's Association, Council of Dunedin Scottish Societies, Berwick Caledonian Society, Masonic brethren, and members and ex -members of the Dunedin Highland Pipe Band.«/i» (Obituary from "The Northern Times Scotland" via "Clan Munro Australia Newsletter" #28 - Dec 2011 - Don Munro, Editor) ********** Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

  
  

• Sources

  [S804] Clan Munro e-files - Munro, Don, Don Munro, Clan Munro Australia Newsletter #28 - vol. 8, issue 3 - Dec 2011 (Reliability: 3).