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An obituary
in The Argus notes that Powell as the former president of the
Commercial Travellers’ Association from 1892-93 and “a leading member of the
association for nearly 40 years”. A bachelor, Powell
was believed to have fought in the New Zealand Maori Wars and was employed
by “Groves McVilty Pty Ltd” representing the firm in the north-east district
“and was well-known and popular identity on the roads” until his retirement
around 1914. Powell died on 9 June 1924 and was buried by “W G Apps and
Sons” two days later. |
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