Noel, Fred, Lindsay and Chappie Myers

Arthur (Chappie) Myers

Obituary 1961 from the Manawatu Daily Times;
With the recent death of Mr Arthur (Chappie) Myers was ended the career of a well known stud sheep breeder and sportsman of some note.
Born at Apiti in 1907, he was the only son of the late Mr & Mrs F.P Myers, of Glenmore, Peep-O-Day. He married Miss Moira Guthrie of Ruahine, at Mangaweka in 1931 and took up a farm at Kimbolton in the same year.
In 1946 he established his Windwhistle Romney and Southdown stud. Moving to Roberts Line, Palmerston North, in 1954, he continued farming up to the time of his death.
An extremely good shot with both rifle and gun, he was a member of the old Maungarimu Gun Club, and in 1929 at Wanganui, became the North Island Claybird Champion.
Mr Myers took an active interest in aviation in the district, being a member of the Glider Club and a life member of the Middle Districts Aero Club of which he was at one period deputy club captain. He was the owner of the well known aircraft, Auster Z.K.A.W.I.
The father of the late Lindsay Myers, he was a familiar figure at the Palmerston North Speedway, and assisted in the building of the two T.Q. midgets which were raced with considerable success by his sons. Held in high regard by his many friends, his untimely death has left a sad gap in the community.

The Myers Family History -Arthur (Chappie) Myers

Cathy Clarke, Whangarei, New Zealand
email; mel.clarke@clear.net.nz
Last updated 20 Oct 2002

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