One of the competitors received a wire from Masterton on 30th December, announcing the death of Mr William Kummer aged 85. The deceased and his surviving brother, Gustave Kummer, planted the chess flag in the Wairarapa sixty years ago. His son (F. Kummer) and nephew (P Kummer) are still the strongest players in the district , and are worthily carrying on the high traditions of the family.
One of the competitors received a wire from Masterton on 30th December, announcing the death of Mr William Kummer aged 85. The deceased and his surviving brother, Gustave Kummer, planted the chess flag in the Wairarapa sixty years ago. His son (F. Kummer) and nephew (P Kummer) are still the strongest players in the district , and are worthily carrying on the high traditions of the family.
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Wilhelm R.U. Kummer born 22 Sept 1841 died 30 Dec 1926
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