Denis Henry BLAKE [1889-1952]

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Denis Henry
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Blake
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John Black's list gives Blake's occupation in 1941 as Solicitor.

That list gives Blake's initials as "D H", while Brian lists them as "D N" (see http://gwulo.com/node/9896).

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Wilkinson & Grist Solicitors [1883- ]

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Birth registered Quarter 2 1889 Yarmouth Norfolk

Christening  25 May 1889 Norwich

Carl Smith Card 20 October 1919 new solicitor appointed .... was Town Clerk in Great Yarmouth..... WWI Bedforshire Regiment....

27 November 1928 Denis Henry Blake bachelor age 38 married Elizabeth Gwen William spinster nursing sister Government Civil Hospital

1947 and 1949 he witnessed affadavits in Hong Kong

 Andrews Cards  Death 24 November 1952 Denis Henry Blake aged 64 of Wilkinson and Grist Hong Kong  after long illness bravely borne of beloved husband of Betty Blake

According to the history of Wilkinson & Grist written by Rev Carl Smith I confirm that the above was a solicitor with our firm from 1919 to about 1955.

His greatest achievement was to be the promoter of the Shek O Development Company Limited. The Governor  was initially against the Scheme but eventually changed his opinion. Initially the enclave would have a Club house and membership would be restricted to Europeans and Americans.

I have more information on Mr. Blake if anyone is interested.