Death of Mr. John Halley
Mr. John Halley, the well known produce and shipping agent, died last night. He had been seriously ill for many months, during which he visited the Melbourne and Launceston hospitals for treatment, ultimately coming home a couple of weeks ago to die. He was a very old resident of Devonport, being stevedore to the U.S.S. Co. for many years. He was succeeded by his step brother, Mr. A. Digney, about 16 years ago, when he found that his own business required all his time, as he had worked up a very large connection. He was a liberal supporter of the Devonport Band and also of the Devonport Football Club. A motion of sympathy was passed at a meeting of the latter club last night when the sad news became known. Deceased leaves a widow and large family to mourn his loss.The last rights
The funeral of the late Mr. John Halley took place yesterday afternoon, the interment being made at the Don Cemetery. A wreath was sent from the Produce Merchants Association, who were represented by Mr. J. Yeldham. In token of the keen and generous interest the deceased had ever taken in the Devonport Band, the members headed the procession, playing the Dead March, with muffled drums. The chief mourners were deceased’s two sons, William and John, and two half brothers, Messrs. A and T. Digney. The cortege was a long one, and included many representative citizens, also some from Burnie. The band played its mournful air as the body was taken into St Olave’s Church, and again when it was conveyed to its resting-place in the general cemetery. The religious ceremony was conducted by Canon de Coetlogon assisted by Rev. M. Stephens. The flags on the steamers Perth and Taieri and on the Marine Board flagstaff were half-masted yesterday out of respect to the deceased.