Death notice of Mr. James Backhouse Walker

Widespread regret was expressed in the city on Saturday at the sad intelligence that Mr. James Backhouse Walker, F.R.G.S., of the firm of Walker and Wolfhagen, solicitors, and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Tasmania, had died from pneumonia, supervening on influenza. Mr Walker's achievements were listed such as being a leading authority on the history of early Tasmania, he was an active member as a trustee of the Tasmanian Library. He provided charity to many, and he was a consistent supporter of the Law Society. Many prominent dignataries attended his funeral