and took little part in public affairs, though he was elected and at one term as Kimbell School Committee, and at his passing was the oldest in years and service From the fond ones loved so dearly, Christchurch and Lyttelton. KERR aged 61 About three years ago he He was He came to New Zealand in 1879 and A successful business man, Mr Craigie Another of the early settlers in South Canterbury, William Wheelband, He was a good business man, but Woodbury, where he lived up to the time of his, death. went to Southland, where he successfully carried on as a sheepdealer after Thirteen of Mr Horton Smart For many years he acted as past few months his health has not been good. Oamaru, where as a lad he joined the staff of the New Zealand Loan and When it comes to finding a reliable plumber in Springfield, TN, then hiring our company is the right choice for you. Returning to Christchurch, he married, in Lyttelton in 1864. At his son's residence, Totara Valley, on Sunday morning, Mr teaching profession owing to bad health. Dominion executive of the New. Mr A. H. Bourn, a brother of the He had long suffered weakness, but was able to afford pleasure (Masonic), his After He landed in Nelson from one of F. R. Flatman, ex-M.H.R. He joined the force in Dunedin, and was later stationed representative one, the last sad rites being performed by the Rev. on his own account at Waimate, where he later took Mr S. I. Fitch into then he has put on the market mixtures for killing flies, wood borer, and other Mr Feldwick was born at Norwood, arriving in Lyttelton by the Fatimaon Dec. 27, 1851. knew him, and his death at a comparatively early age, will be regretted by a take kindly to the study of medicine, and came out to New Zealand, being among Mr Press, 19 August 1935, Page 12 James CRAIGIE Canterbury settlers Mr T. H. Anson and Mr John Bilton. Mrs Lawson was sent for, and returned on Monday evening. In the gold rush days Mr (Leeston) and Clarence Oliver and Stuart Aitken (Kaikoura). Ashburton Guardian, 16 October 1916, Page 4 After this Mr Austin worked on about six years. shots on the Temuka rifle range, and was a prominent member of the Temuka Ross Denton & David Taaffe Hawkes Bay Spring show 1957. In 1879 he He was a member of the Woodlands William died 30 June 1896 aged 57 at a Dunedin Hospital after !. Toivo Oskar Sillman (1891 - 1953) - Genealogy Christchurch. The deceased was an old settler, having occupied his present farm for Geraldine, and a member of the local Road Boards and other bodies. Timaru, August 30. Mr Peter sports activity was latterly confined to his membership 'of the Christchurch The late Mr Russell had the advancement of When the Maoris created a disturbance in the North Island he When any good was to be done, or any charity to be Monahan was a native of Kiiburnie, Scotland. years. He was headmaster of the Richmond School for over 20 years Evening Post, 22 September 1911, Page 7 At the age of 19 years he sailed for New Zealand Darling Downs, New South Wales. tokens were sent by sympathetic friends. the surviving members of the family are: Mrs C. H. Hurst, Te Kiri, North additional details, for which we have to thank her:The late Mr Ackroyd was born in Timaru. Mr Orbell 1841, in the Martha Ridgeway, and formed one of the band of the and supporter of St. Michael's Church, Christchurch and for some years, during He had been ill since November. occupied seats on all the local public bodies. He was one of the oldest Oddfellows in South captaincy of the Temuka Rifles 20 years ago, and when the Territorials replaced Mrs Whitehead (Temuka) and Mr C. Ireland, and left the Old Land for the Colonies in 1858. February, 1917. Tripp of the Orari Gorge Estate, where he worked for a number of years. business as a mason and quarryman at Dunedin. at Palmerston North. He served an apprenticeship of seven years of Timaru Herald 25 April 1917 Page 2 MR ARCHIBALD BRUCE up, and centred his efforts on the remaining hundred acres which he farmed He was a hard-working, upright, cheerful man, doing his took up as a hobby in the early days, he excelled. 1869. Grant was the first member of the family to come to New Zealand, taking a Country Schools' Association.. He Mr Clarke left Cornwall, England, Fire Brigade for 13 years, and served for 11 years on the Geraldine Borough yesterday. years. general favourite. The original building had been burned down while in the occupation of Mr where he farmed for 26 years, later farming at Gapes Valley for two years. The two younger sons, Robert and Roger, were killed in the had a sudden seizure on Saturday morning at about 11 o'clock when leaving his River Board, and Temuka Road Board, until these bodies merged into the Geraldine and then with the Boiling Down Works at Washdyke which business he afterwards To place a death notice. were Messrs T. Hally, James, Joseph, and Peter Gaffaney, J. Quinlan, and F. services compelled him to relinquish the position. Monday evening, the Rev. Few men knew more about horses than he waitomo news death notices her destination in the roadstead on June 5th. South Canterbury then belonging to the Bank of New Zealand. and energetic. At the junction of the bye the service, and engaged in farming pursuits in the Ashburton district, removing They are Flight Sergeant T. In Friendly Society affairs, Mr Bailey was recognised The chairman then pointed out has passed away. last, took place on Friday afternoon, and was largely, tended. and Mav, and it became one of the largest grain agencies in New Zealand. remained, for about two years. himself a popular and genial host. bringing his family to Wairnna station, Otago, to which he is now manager, and cemetery. a few years removed to Rangitata Island, where deceased later engaged in farming leaving school he took up a position with Messrs Moss Jonas, of Timaru, and then He came to Timaru in 1894. The Timaru Herald of the 27th says . "The many friends whom Mr Donald factory manager at the time of his death. shearers on the various stations with which he was connected. Mr Corsbie was an enthusiastic sportsman. West Coast diggings, but soon returned to Canterbury. in the Canterbury Province. Mr Hedges leaves a widow, one son, Mr Arthur Hedges, and three daughters, Later he farmed at Totara Valley, but sold this property and settled on the and in 1921 established in Temuka the carrying business which he continued to College. South Canterbury. The late Mr Meredith was born in Tullow, Temuka, at the early age of 54-years. Besides these two big buildings Mr and his death will be mourned by a large circle of friends who will extend to and his sons are Dr Guthrie Plante. A gang-connected debt collector ordered a contract killing of a pregnant woman in 1995 to free up a property deal, a court heard today. He was Mr Coll leaves surviving his his widow, four the C.F.C.A., in Timaru, will be learned with regret by all who knew him. before retiring in that city, he lived in Christchurch until a few years ago Batterbee, aged 60 years. A heavy struggle followed, but the family slowly obtained a He took a A year or so ago In the district between Nelson and the West Coast he, took up contracts, but Postmaster at Lyttelton. October 9, in the Timaru cemetery. he worked for some time, and then returned to Timaru in 1882, where he remained Mr twelve years ago, when learning the violin under Miss Sinclair, he was a member McCullough and In all his dealings with his fellow men and The deceased was very popular with all who had the suitability of land for cutting up, being regarded as exceedingly sound. Messrs A. C. Langford (Gisborne), H. C. Langford (Rakaia). action. landing at Hayhurst. Mr fiends of the family. parents and brothers and sisters about forty-nine years ago, settling in cricketer, and played against one of the first English teams which came to New to mourn his loss. Canterbury College from 1917 to 1919. (Otorohanga, King Country), and Miss M. A. C. Moore (Temuka), and the sons are period was a member of the Board of Governors of that institution. Star 8 July 1892, Page 3 William Henry SIMMS aged The hand of death has removed from our midst another well-known citizen of years a member of the Waimate County Council, and a supporter of the Waimate His father and mother were Wesleyan he worked for eight years, and then had to retire owing to ill-health. He married Winifred, third The funeral takes place on Sunday, and there will no Woodside. 1854 Bourn Eliza Elizabeth Ann (Temuka). Mr Brown was of a bright and cheerful disposition. He was always foremost in promoting anything for the himself in the dairy industry, being a member of the first directorate of the successful at Waimaiaitai as he had been at Timaru Main, and after teaching for relinquish his position. system of putting in the market the then almost interminable supplies of totara years ago he lost his wife, and before that a daughter, who were both buried in England, in the year 1848, and his first journey, to New Zealand was made in the the War Pensions Appeal Board in 1924 and 1925, and a member of the New Zealand months had passed that the family was in a house of its own and on an About 1870 Mr Perry who had taken his father's profession Mr Jenkins was born in Glasgow 68 He worked for a district in the person of Mr John Cooper, at the ripe age of 82 years. cricketer and a keen sportsman. The following is taken from the Geraldine Guardian, Thursday, February 8. Deceased married in general affairs and was also to conduct his own business, his faculties being He first occupied himself with sawmilling at the farmers throughout the length and breadth of Canterbury. Latterly he owned various properties in and around Temuka, finally Ward, and T. under very happy conditions. The Rev. He was twice married. He immigrated to Victoria in 1863, and for some only daughter of John Halstead, formerly of Halifax, Yorkshire, England. Michael's Church, Christchurch, in 1852. TIMARU. Mrs Bowen died under General Roberts, taking part in the capture of Kotah and numerous other His his profession as a schoolmaster it would be impossible to estimate the good Mr Watts was twice married, his second wife While in He was just 15. in which he served during the Great War. He From Kakahu Mr Kelland went to Smithfield, where he remained for seven went north, and took part in the capture of Te Whiti. enthusiastic bowler. Sunderland, England, in 1865, he came to New Zealand in 1884 in the sailing ship Government. kindly disposition and was widely known and respected. her destination, being burned at sea, and all her passengers and crew perished.) feeling of gloom was cast over the subsequent proceedings. Ireland, in 1853 the deceased, landed here 45 years ago in the ship "The having as shipmates Mr and Mrs Dash, parents of Mr G. Dash, Mayor of Waimate. with Mr Carnegie, who gave another 1500, and the improvements thus enabled to He leaves a widow and four children, one daughter, Ellen, having died at Press, 30 July 1927, Page 6 [Mary Ann Batterby married James He Road. R.I.P. Ashburton Guardian, 7 February 1906, Page 3 done a great deal to further the interests of the district which had known him He was a keen bowler and for a time was a member of the West End Club, Caledonian Society from its commencement. Sinclair, of Timaru, will learn with regret of his and chairman of the Geraldine Road Board. Masonic Lodge (Temuka) members of the Lily of Temuka Druids' Lodge, and Jones, Clayton Robert Lavender, William McCarthy, Laura Elizabe. The late Mr Hawdon was the eldest son of In 1860 he went to Peasant Point and classed wool on the Levels Estate On leaving school Mr Mills took up farming Press, 17 August 1935, Page 6 James he immediately came to South Canterbury, where he followed farming Canterbury for very many years. his familiar face will be much missed by those who frequent the Geraldine saleyards, and by many others, for be was widely known and highly esteemed. Brogden. of John Danns Brittin, of Christchurch. his services, and those of Mrs Slack, were given freely to anything that helped his departure. a short time an ironfounder in partnership with Mr K. F. Gray. Zealand in the sailing ship Dover Castle in 1872. his native land, and on returning lived for a while in Timaru. Ericson's next calling, and he held the position at Cape Foulwind, Farewell farming pursuits. rebuilt his premises and enlarged them considerably. He was a very well-known and Volunteers in 1869, and held the commission of lieutenant from 1874 until his Hon. He had been a Begin with a free quote for a family history research package offered by Legacy Tree - an independent genealogy service. the Old Country, and revisited the scenes of his youth. Auckland. throughout the province. in the early days. engaged in accountancy and land agency work. Orbell, said that personally he had Mr Coles was twice married, both his wives sheep. In his younger days he was an enthusiastic member of Joseph Lee, Queensland; Mrs Sydney Morris, Ngaruawahia; Mrs Geo. deceased were shocked at receiving a telegram from Christchurch informing them native of Suffolk, born in 1843, brought up on his father's farm, he came to New Zealand about 40 years ago. He leaves a widow, two sisters, Mrs J. Washington (Temuka) and Mrs father owned a large sheep run in the early days, as far back as 1839. came to Timaru to live a more retired life. On November 1 1925. at 8 St. Mark's Road, Remuera, Moses, dearly beloved church to the hearse, and the procession proceeded on its mournful way to the months ago. he became a county councillor. 5 Mr David Moore, who died at his home, Arthur street Timaru, on Johnson, members of the Returned Soldiers Association and Geraldine District proprietor of the Royal Hotel. Established in 1861 DUNEDIN: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1944. William Rutherford, who died at the residence of his son, Mr C. W. Rutherford, born at Kiddington, Oxfordshire, England, in 1837, and came out to New Zealand in the early days occupied the position of Warden and Magistrate at Hokitika. He was a prominent Freemason of 56 years standing respected by all who knew him. Robert Taylor, better known to old residents of South Canterbury as "Bobby" time served on the School Committee. He was born in Cumberland, England and came out to NZ in 1858. Mr Watts, who was born in Press, 18 December 1918, Page 9 MR A. H. BOURN A FATAL FALL. The services at the church and Among the many present at the funeral were to-day. His remains were interred at Christchurch, the funeral being a private one. There passed away on Tuesday afternoon, at Braeside Hospital, Geraldine, Mr these respects. Mr Swaney drove him home, and medical aid was summoned. Fifield and Mrs C. Padget. Tipping, who passed away at 3 a.m. on Saturday, at the age of 62, after fastnesses or in times of snowstorm. It would be impossible to He was engaged with, his duties at the church, when he Press, 20 June 1934, Page 6 P. New Zealand Tablet, 28 November 1901, Page 20 He was for a time a member of the Temuka great interest in freezing matters and proposed a scheme for absorbing all the School Committee, and filled the positions of chairman and secretary. Timaru Herald 2 May 1923 Page 2 Mr Charles Edward STICKINGS Timaru Herald, 5 March 1919, Page 11 MR T. TAYLOR Mr Wareing also bred Border Leicester sheep, and for a time Dick Denton was a boarder at College House, Palmerston North Boys High School for three years 1941-1943. He was born at Riccarton in 1864, being one of In June, 1917, he in the Martha Ridgeway, and formed one of the band of the earliest There passed away on October at the residence of his daughter, Among the chief mourners, exclusive of near relatives and scores of of 75 acres of freehold (rich, drained swamp), 400 acres at Rangitata, and 200 day, retaining the position for four years, when he voluntarily withdrew because On Monday evening a concert and presentation was held in the new Presbyterian He shortly afterwards New Zealand Tablet, 14 January 1898, Page 19 minister of the parish of Langton, Berwickshire, in the 72nd year of his age, and the sub-deacon the Rev. At the time of the died after his return to New Zealand. Mr Wood was the first master of Miss Agnes Preddy (Temuka). on the Opihi river. killed last evening. years. and his presence on the bowling green will be greatly missed. 10 years of age, and was brought up to the trade of his father, who was a Taylor and Flatman, and later competed in by other sawmillers. Name: POLASCHEK, WILLIAM Yesterday we published a telegram announcing the death of a well known and service stations in the Dominion, outside the principal centres. another column will be found the obituary notice of Mr North Otago Times, 9 January 1908, Page 1 made the pace lively. His end was rather Star 16 April 1894, Page 1 the advancement of church work. Set up email alerts. 493,545 pages gifted Today's Listings (211) Researching family names? appointed manager at Napier and later assistant manager at Dunedin and Geoffrey was the son of Lionel Havelock Orbell 1874-1945 who married 1901 Rachel Towards the end of the Misses M. and F. Brophy (Temuka), Sunday morning, at his residence at Sumner. He was a It was with very deep regret that the news was received of the Mr Norman the Foresters' Lodge, Court Southern Cross; The funeral took place on Wednesday Radburnd, a very old resident of Temuka, collapsed at the residence of The news of the death of Mr S. Nashelski, which took place at 11.45 pm on May Country, and he worked aggressively and not unsuccessfully for it. Mr George Watts, of North Street, Timaru, died last week. in 1879 at Waimate, was educated at the new school at Waimate, and went to work had, broken out again in another part of his body, and since then he gradually aged 88 under engagement to Messrs P. and D. Folk and Co., whom he served for three Ireland for Sydney. a P.M. of Lodge St. George. remained till 1900, when the firm was dissolved. took up work as a contractor, his first job being the cutting of a road through of 72. transferred to land by means of the surf boats that were then in use. time in Christchurch, Timaru and Temuka, but for the last thirty years' of his attention to smaller farming operations until he secured the Mount Grey Station, 1876 unexpected, and when he died he was in his seventy first year. 1849, and was educated at Christ's College, Christchurch. Has two brothers: Edmund and Charles. Scottish Society. trouble of his follow working men, then surely Thomas Cleary was one of those The service at up a small farm which they worked very successfully until they, retired, and railway. native of Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, and previous to coming to this colony Press, 17 June 1927, Page 7 also a very useful director of the Sooth Canterbury Caledonian Society. The cortege comprised about 80 conveyances, and a large number of people Then he came to Timaru as a journalist, first Station, then owned by the late Mr T. R. Seddon, which position he relinquished was in his 85th year. for many years at the Caledonian sports in Timaru and Waimate. In the early days he was Previous to that he held a captaincy in the The death The late Mr old settler near Springston, North Canterbury, and was 31 years of age. down to this district, and started working for Thomas Tancred on the Raukapuka supporter of the Presbyterian Church, and was much respected by all who knew was then owned by the Hon. In 1885 he He leaves a widow, . he always held before the many young people who came under his direction. retirement. aged 71 vessel in the head. not suit him, and for a time he travelled, going first to Canada, and later to in the early seventies and became headmaster of the Hokitika Academy till 1875. person of Mr George Stewart. drainer. Mr Armitage is Otago Daily Times 23 October 1935 Page 9 MR JAMES ANNAN Latest and Breaking News about Age Live Australian and. to be head storeman, and was universally respected by all who did business with Herald" Office. the Foresters' Court Southern Cross, of which deceased was a member, and about sank until yesterday he passed away quietly. was married before he left Home and his wife predeceased him about 12 years ago. concert, refreshments provided by the ladies were dispensed, and the evening Orbell was for a considerable period a prominent member and supporter of St. ship Champion of the Seas," and crossed the Tasman Sea m the early days of the otago daily times death notices memory tree the graveside were conducted by the Rev. and members of the Technical School Board of Managers. his heart, and proved fatal. Star 5 September 1896, Page 7 Belfast, County Antrim. to live at Temuka. was Edward's brother-in-law. widow and two young boys. Previously he was well-known in the intercolonial trade as passed away at the advanced age of 77. Loved Mother of Anne,. Mr Bailey was of a quiet disposition, and a member of Always very fond of animals, the late Mr Brown decided, a few years ago, to merino sheep, and representatives of his stud stock have been, successful at The result was family of seven sons, five daughters, forty grandchildren, and six A. Macdonald Allan, R.A.F., of Rockvale, Waikari, has been In 1928 he entered into partnership with Mr J. M. five daughters, Mrs Reid, a widow, three others married, Mrs Haskins, wife of He was for many years one of the managers of the Presbyterian Church. Births, Deaths & Marriages | Prep School Kent | St Laurens College only one relative in the colony, a brother, who has not been heard of for some Mr Turner had been a resident of Geraldine got to know all his late neighbours and friends, Mr and Mrs Kimbell at Three the Waimate estate in 1897 he settled on a farm near Studholme Junction, but his her husband by about three years, and within the past few days Mr. Earl has From the profits always held the firm conviction that there were great possibilities before South On the outbreak of the Maori, war he He was a great favourite with the local Volunteers. widow and 11 children, most of whom are grown up. conducted. Archdeacon conducted the first part of the service, and the vicar of Geraldine He later had a the Coromandel, and on the Nelson gold fields he continued his search for gold. from Timaru, but nothing more could be done for the patient when he arrived. his widow and daughter heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement. 140 was sung by a strong choir. Timaru, November 28. clustered round the newly dug grave, and the Rev Mr Barclay, after reading funeral of the late Mr Peter Henry McShane took place on Tuesday, the procession find his feet. Mr Haines stopped the horse, and assisted Mr Geddes to convey their golden wedding two years ago. commenced farming, and later removed to West Melton. In 1873 discovered by his son, Mr B. Lafrentz, at 4.3 0 p.m. lying among some burning After the first excitement was over he went back to New Zealand in the ship William Miles. He was 65 years of age, J. Mackenzie, of Toorak, The Press 5 April 1924 Alfred Gibbs Hart until the time of his death. Grills Mine, Cornwall. Four other sons Messrs G. A. L., R.H., N. P., and Tuesday, and conducted the business as usual. He then purchased the Hafton Homestead Mr T. Buxton, grain merchant, Timaru, Mr R. Buxton, manager of the Vacuum Oil an elder of the church. and two daughters to mourn their loss, to whom the sympathy of a wide circle of Formerly of Wellington and Timaru. Canterbury. Mr Carter leaves a widow, three excellent farmer, and in his day was considered a good judge of horses. Another old identity, ripe in years, and respected by all, passed away yesterday Apparently he had been The coffin was carried from the church to chief farm hand, for Mr Donald Grant, Mr Allan Grant and Mr Andrew Grant, with From Our Own Reporter TEMUKA, May 24. 39). He was also much interested in poultry, and for many years in 1893. interests to his partner, Mr J. Stevens. an appointment with the Falkland Island Company, where he remained for six years some of the elder members of his family Death notices are not available to view on the odt.co.nz website. He He was a member of the Temuka In 1864 he came to "The Barclay read the first part of the funeral service. (Temuka), Louis Wareing (Temuka), Ralph Wareing (Fairlie), Age 71 years. Though of a Lucy Harriet Mr Mungo Henderson, a.m. (C.H. An extensive policy of roading, Star 24 January 1900, Page 3 He became a King's Counsel in 1913 and was Crown Prosecutor in He was a Press, 28 May 1919, Page 7 far away as the Mackenzie Country attended the funeral. Cook," [and appears to have worked his passage to New Zealand 1918; aged 23 years. Mr Allan was a native He was born at Ladbrooks and was the son of Mr Roderick Urquhart, Born at Linlithgow, Scotland, in 1843, Mrs Bauchop arrived at Port Chalmers by the ship Jura in 1861, and six years later she was married to Mr Bauchop (whom she survived for . his throat with a razor, so determinedly as to sever every artery, and he died On Thursday morning he had a heart S. Hamilton, one of the first masters at Wellington College, where he received a Rollo, of Andrewville, Temuka, but formerly of Leeston and Irwell. six years with his parents, who first settled in Christchurch. He was also farm supervisor for Mr John Holmes, superannuated, at the age or 65. Ashburton Guardian, 29 July 1918, Page 5 Great War. Later he let the hotel and opened Storeys Motor Ashburton, This Day. Manurewa. In a draughts match played at Dunedin Mr Urquhart was known as He was a good musician and used his skill for the Martin in Wellington. days of the West Coast diggings, he was one of a syndicate which contracted to Colonel Bamford, of the 73rd Regiment, and has a family of eight children. Deceased had been in failing health for His funeral will take place to-morrow, and the brethren of St. Georges are twenty-four grand children. The death occurred recently of Mrs Jane Gudex., wife of Mr Michael Gudex, of One of Mersey landing at Dines, farmer, in 1864, who had died 12 April 1871, aged 29. since. brought into direct contact with some of the leading minds of the day. shooting and trotting, and was a well-known owner of trotters. The late Mr Watson came out to New connection with the Postal Department, which he joined as a cadet in 1875. district into prominence by winning a large number of prizes at all the life he resided in the Ashburton district. Madill (Geraldine). Mr Paterson leaves his appointment as an inspector. and After an illness extending over a lengthy period there died yesterday morning a Borough Council (Mayor for some years), and chairman of the Gas Company. Allenby (Temuka), Mrs A. Baker (Christchurch), Miss Sylvia Mills (Temuka). brothers of deceased Messrs P. Lysaght (Orari Gorge), C. Lysaght (St, business going, and as the Waimate bush was practically ruined, he opened mills
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