David Phillips (1874–1939)
The death occurred to-day of Mr. David Phillips, aged 65, who was for many years prominently associated with the business and musical life of the city, as well as with philanthropic activities. Mr. Phillips was born in Wales and at the age of 17 he came to New Zealand with his uncle, Mr. David Theomin, and became associated with him in business, rising to the position of managing director of two companies. He was a member of the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce and also shared in the organisation of the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition. For some years he was president of the Dunedin Jewish Congregation. He is survived by his wife, one son and two daughters.
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- Phillips, Meta (wife)
- Michaelis, Norah Rebecca (daughter)
- Phillips, Ruth Zilla (daughter)
- Phillips, Richard David (son)
- Phillips, Florence Annie (daughter-in-law)
- Blaubaum, Agnes Rebecca (mother-in-law)
- Blaubaum, Elias (father-in-law)
- Marks, Zilla (sister-in-law)
- Blaubaum, Telka Kate (sister-in-law)
- Blaubaum, Blanche Frederick (sister-in-law)
- Blaubaum, Ethel Grace (sister-in-law)
- Blaubaum, Winifred Eva (sister-in-law)
- Marks, Isadore Jacob (brother-in-law)
- Blaubaum, Athol Keith (brother-in-law)
- Blaubaum, Hubert (brother-in-law)
- Blaubaum, Eric (brother-in-law)
- Blaubaum, Otto (brother-in-law)
- Blaubaum, Ivan (brother-in-law)
- Hallenstein, Elsa Agnes (niece by marriage)
- Halsted, Enid Amelia (niece by marriage)
- Lloyd, Gwendoline (niece by marriage)
- Blaubaum, Joan Edith (niece by marriage)
- Fitzpatrick, Barbara Jessie (niece by marriage)
- Vivian-Blaubaum, Rex Athol (nephew by marriage)
- Blaubaum, Athol Keith (nephew by marriage)
- Marks, George David (nephew by marriage)
- Blaubaum, Reginald Noel (nephew by marriage)
- Marks, Edward Herbert (nephew by marriage)
- Blaubaum, Peter Eric (nephew by marriage)
- Blaubaum, Gregory Masson (nephew by marriage)
- Blaubaum, Maxwell Bibra (nephew by marriage)
Citation details
'Phillips, David (1874–1939)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/phillips-david-23126/text32383, accessed 18 April 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
6 September,
1874
Merthyr Tydfil,
Glamorgan,
Wales
Death
18 July,
1939
(aged 64)
Dunedin,
Otago,
New Zealand
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