Laurenson, Russell James Biography 1971

LAURENSEN, Russell James
Justice of the Peace, retired
Born: Hampden, 12 February 1901, son of James H Laurensn; married Olive Bell, daughter of David Sinclair; 1 daughter
Education: Kakanui Primary School, Correspondence School, Institute Management Course 1955
Farming till 1926; salesman, WH Sims & Sons, Christchurch; salesman Ashburton Vacuum Oil Company 1928, manager lubrication department 1930, manager refined oil department, Wellington 1932, branch manager Otago-Southland 1939, branch manager Wellington 1946, Head Office manager National Accounts Department for NZ & Government liason officer 1955, retired 1960; Hatuma Lime Company (Waipukurau), Ross Dysart & McLean (Hastings); member NZBC [New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation] 1966; president Hutt Rotary 1955; reorganised & chaired NZ American Association 1956-60; director Bowring & Burgess, Insurance Brokers Wellington; Rotary District-Governor 1964-65; National Reserve and EPS controller; patron Orpheus choir Wellington; registrar St James Anglican Church 1961; leading roles bass baritone soloist in grand opera, light opera, oratorio, lieder, ballads, 1930-50; numerous broadcasts; organised Ashburton Choral Society
Fund-raising concerts during war; national Reserve
Recreation: yachting
Private address: 68 Penrose St, Lower Hutt