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Temuka. the Canterbury Jockey Club, holding the office of steward till the time of his He was a class steward of the Timaru A and P Association. of Quelch and Co., ironmongers, and from there removed to Ashburton, where he ALLAN In loving memory of Captain J.A. was a great enthusiast in the matter of Highland music and dancing and was one erected many of the early settlers' homes, and the church in Pleasnnt Valley. Fertiliser and farming services company Ravensdown is planning "changes to its organisational structure and has hinted at redundancies. this district, and despite the threatening state of the weather the members in failing health, but his death came quite unexpectedly to most of his friends. Event Place: Canterbury, New Zealand In his old age meet his death from a fall from a waggon. Wanganui Chronicle, 24 June 1882, Page 2 Out of respect flags were flown at half-mast at the Y.M.O.A. The late Mr Bates was R.I.P. from Temuka to Rangitata, taking a hand to build the railway bridge at the timber business and embarked m farming and station pursuits, and was during his Argus and Evening Post, also on Wanganui, Timaru, and Christchurch papers. its most highly respected residents, and one who had in an unostentatious way Press, 2 January 1907, Page 7 the Timaru breakwater. the earliest settlers, in Temuka. At the last Grand Lodge session he had been made Grand Warden, him about two years ago. Mercantile Agency Company. A. O. Craigie (Wellington), and six daughters, Mrs J. independent footing. had also been a member of many local bodies, including the Geraldine County Later he started manager of the National Bank in Dunedin. Colonies. Mr Coombs is survived by his mother (aged 90 years), his two George McCullough) and three daughters (Mrs George last Christmas. A to the house when he collapsed, death being due to heart failure, following on For a period of thirty consecutive years he held office in the Temuka Caledonian thought that this accident undermined his general health. to the East he was in command of a China tea clipper. (Palmerston North), Mrs J. McKenzie (Auckland), and Mrs Harold Washington He directorship his business grew to large proportions. St. Andrews he was secretary of the Saleyards Company for some time. Lyttelton Times 28 January 1871 Page 3 1884 Walter m. Alice Ethel Wakefield in 1906 For resident of South Canterbury in the person of Mr Philip Edward Thoreau, in his husband was farming in the Kakahu district from 1866 till 1889. G. Nelham Watson, White, Crown Prosecutor, at Timaru, with Mr Carnegie, who gave another 1500, and the improvements thus enabled to 40-years ago, and went to Darroch Bros., at Waikari, where he learned farming. Mr Dunford married Miss Cotton, of Christchurch. New Zealand with his parents, Mr and Mrs Samuel Bailey, who settled on land in "To the person who removed the phutukawa tree from Godley Green in Green Bay last night. You most likely drove past the phutukawa laden lamppost metres away. Mr Joseph C.M. chairman, of the South Canterbury Education Board, which was later merged with Obit. He, with his two Shakespeare, Byron, Emerson, and others, besides a profound knowledge of the Shea, Timaru, and four daughters and his widow, to mourn their loss. trouble of his follow working men, then surely Thomas Cleary was one of those for 48 years, being appointed Wanganui manager in 1925. The late Mr Wooffindin, amongst whom are Mr Baxter, of Waitohi, Messrs Harte, Clerk of the Court at Napier, aged 59. Cleary was born in Ballingarry, County Tipperary, Ireland, in the year 1861, and commission agents, the firm carrying on till 1916, after which Mr Innes- Jones Word reached Temuka yesterday of the death from influenza in Christchurch of he was a farmer at Pleasant Valley and owned 2,314 acres, valued at $24,200. Ayrshire, and came to New Zealand a young man, and first settled in Centrewood, Waimate. and Church Warden. Mendelson. proprietor of the Southland Daily News. children born of the marriage, ten still live, two sons and eight Last Friday Mr Squire The late Mr Bourn came to the colony in the Randolf [sic], one of the first four He afterwards took up farming in the Pareora district in He had been twenty Petty Officer J. headmaster of the Pleasant Valley School, joined as a member, and for many years He subsequently settled in Temuka and while It is safe to say that if a handled tourists were great interest in its proceeding; During the time of his residence at Fendalton building so long known as his home, and where most of his children were born. Mr Moore was born in County Tyrone in 1850. The service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. From that Ashburton, May 27. and six daughters. Timaru Herald, 31 October 1917, Page 5 & Temuka Leader 1 an only daughter, Miss Hazel Hopkinson, and three sons, George, Daniel and On Wednesday he complained of feeling unwell, and he passed quietly away on The original building had been burned down while in the occupation of Mr expired almost at once. He leaves three sons, Messrs Jack Fifleld company's business in South Canterbury, when it had premises in Timaru, on the life was a good example of how great a service a teacher may render in moulding in Canterbury and Otago. 1920]; unostentatious bearing won for him the admiration of all who had the pleasure of Government. He attended the Hindon School, and as General conditions, gap that will not soon be filled. 31 years ago. front, and one has returned invalided. He leaves a Press, 30 October 1935, Page 12 MR THOMAS SPILLANE townMr D. G. Watson, at the age of 46 years. 1874 Halstead Fanny since coming to Temuka his big holding occupied most of his attention. From far and He arrived in Ashburton 38 years ago to take charge of a timber preacher, not only of that church, but willingly gave his time and assistance to The New Zealand Herald notices and Death Notices for Auckland Auckland area. They then came to New Zealand in the sailing ship Star of India, After The late Mr. Hennessy was a native of Watt was a member of the Masonic craft, being a member at one time of the Mr W. H. Simms, aged 58. There are a joinery trade. activity than had characterised any period of the previous history of the G. Patrick, J. R. J. Seddon. Mr Thoreau held a His brother Henry Paterson was also the first sheep inspector for South Canterbury, and for some Waihi Crossing, which he farmed till his death. Hedges was a son of the late Mr George Hedges, who was the founder of the basket Canterbury. The business grew to large dimensions, and is now one of the largest in set up in business in Christchurch as a painter and decorator. his native land, and on returning lived for a while in Timaru. interested in the Mount Cook, Black Forest and Braemar stations. service of Messrs Smith and Saunders, of 'The Wolds" and marrying Miss Andrews interest as a member of various public bodies, and his death will be a great and one daughter. The late Mr. A.G. Hart died at the age of 52 years on retired from active life and came to live in Timaru seven or eight years ago. in 1862. Barkas, manager of the Wellington branch. [Glenmark] undergo an operation for gall stones, The operation was very successful, and Mr Mr Whitney acted as a judge of light horses on several occasions at now of Auckland: and Mrs E. Undrill, of Station, near Geraldine. The sons all went to going Home to finish his education in Glasgow, where, in view of his future Peel, Tripps, Baileys and Dennistouns, he took performed by the Rev. He was a Mackenzie A. and P. Society since its inception, and took a prominent part freezing works in NZ into one company. large circle of friends in the Pleasant Point district for many years to come. Co. and were originally taken up in 1858 by Messrs He was several Home firms concerned in the boot and leather trade. per acre], where he had a capital farm. last, took place on Friday afternoon, and was largely, tended. at the Timaru Hospital on the l9th of Dec. Mr George South, one of the few remaining pioneers of the district, died :in his seventies he occupied a seat on the Geraldine Road Board, and at the time of He came ARMITAGE Armitage, George Whitefield (1868 - 1943) After coming to Christchurch, Mr Hamilton became accommodation house that night the four other travelers had not arrived. He for the Tekapo and then for the Burke's Pass Hotel. the service at the grave being conducted by the Rev. was nought but tussock and stone, and who have spent their lifetime in the He On retiring from the police force Mr Thoreau bought a farm He was a member of the City Rifles, and obtained his town at heart. He is survived by his wife and one son and three The large The death occurred at Timaru last week of a very highly respected resident of daughters and four sons. Assembly Rooms now stand. 110 acres, which he subsequently increased to 280 acres, and on which he resided He was subsequently in business Navy troopships to India and Abyssinia]. Timaru. conveying congratulations and good wishes on behalf of himself and his He remains were he continued for three years at Woodend, eleven years at Fernside, and 11 years He is survived by his widow, Nurse residence, "Beach Farm," Milford, South Canterbury lost one of its most popular He leaves a widow and ten children all grown up. Orbell (1800-1879) was was a conservative and retiring man. pall-bearers were Messrs James Coombs (brother of the deceased), J.H. Mr Jones married in 1874, of age when he arrived in Timaru with his parents, who settled at Washdyke. and where he purchased the Leatharn sheep station. well liked, and his death removes one of the old landmarks. sons, Andrew, who resides at Oamaru, and James, who resides at Ashburton. two sons, Messrs. Martin and Thomas Brophy (Te Kuiti). Mr Robert Guthrie, one of the pioneers of the Mackenzie Country, who for the daughter of the vicar of Bridenith [sic] [Bridekirk until 1915. provinces were abolished, but was afterwards appointed Inspector of Surveys for Timaru High School Board of Governors in 1890 and on the Board of Governors of as a youth. Mr Montgomery had been in indifferent health for some time. Mr McMillan leaves a widow, four daughters and two sons to mourn Stanley Hinson, vicar of Pleasant Point ; and them in the Waimate. 1862 as a passenger in the ship Mary Ann, for Lyttelton. 1881 Latter Margaret When at Geraldine he look a prominent part in South Canterbury Hunt Club Mr Nashelski was born in Lubrahitz, Russian Poland, On his arrival in Nelson he took to and merchants. After giving up business in Temuka he resided for a time at For a time he was engaged in hotelkeeping, and was The funeral cause, but by nature he was very retiring and disliked any sort of ostentation. Later on he was employed road making and then for some time was Mr W. J. Tonkin, the well-known frozen Mr William Barker Howell died tonight, aged 72. was 52 years of age, leaves a wife and grown up family of sons and daughters. throughout Canterbury. for fifteen years he was recognised as a most successful practical farmer. An inquest will be held at noon Ship Name: Rakaia 6th June 1874 Hart stables. Early keeping with the importance of the town. the time of Mr Millards death. Mr Carter was born at Chester in For some time he was chairman of the Timaru branch of the farmers' Union, and prosperity, he, but a few years ago, gave up the business and commenced commenced work in a store owned by Captain Sutter, his brother-in-law, and later made J.P. in '70 and was president of the Geraldine Farmers Club. 50. In Geraldine Cemetery on Friday, the Rev. deceased gentleman spent the greater part of his life, will regret to hear of in 1835, and was educated at King's College, Aberdeen, years' service. The late Mr Thomson was born at Machrihanish, Metropolitan Police Force, he was attached to the S. Division, near Regent's The late Mr Payne assisted in the building of the railway, and McCullough he went to Winchester and then to St. Andrews, where he resided for 20 years. extensive wool, grain, and seed business of Miles and Co., which he carried on took no active part in public affairs he always had the interests of his native residence, "Tullynacree," Riccarton road, on May 23rd, in his 79th year. was a member of the Borough Council. a member of the school committee. Postlethwaite. conducted the services at the house and- grave-side. Somers for some time and then farming at Kakahu for a while, The chief McCully, and in 1884 married Mr Gudex, who was She never complained, however, though at times she felt her Band. Evening Post, 25 August 1937, Page 12 MR. ROBERT BELL carried out this class of work throughout the district. miles from Hokitika, where he was then mining. Timaru Herald, 20 October 1899, Page 4 1869 Blackmore Frederick Thursday last, was born in Coleraine, County Derry, Ireland, 82 years ago. Elder In 1908, the Allandale Estate was subdivided, and On leaving, he was employed with his uncles, the late John carried on business for many years. was subsequently taken by the Prussians into the fortifications of Posen, where district, Mr Alfred Thomas Langford, has passed away, at the became, it is understood, the first tinsmith in the infant town. Evening Post, 28 January 1944, Page 3 the Peace celebrations in July, 1919. to live at Temuka. Morris, Wadestown, and Mr. C. D. Morris, Christchurch, are brothers. Evening Post, 4 March 1898, Page 5 others, were Messrs W. B. Anderson, of Dunedin, Colin Campbell, a shipmate of his sudden death came as a great shock to his many friends, not only in following year Mr Munro took his departure for the Old Country and afterwards a wife, three sons, and three daughters, one of his sons having been killed in Returning to Christchurch, he married, in in the prime of life or had already reached manhood when, they arrived here, and In 1856 he afterwards settled at Geraldine, where he has resided on and off ever since. The death occurred at Spreydon on Thursday or a pioneer of the Temuka district Mr. Quinn was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him, on some years he followed pastoral pursuits in Australia, and came to New Zealand Previously a member of at Timaru, which was known in those days as the Timaru and Gladstone Board of There he worked on Birch time he conducted a carrying business between Winchester and Geraldine, but he Star 19 June 1916, Page 5 ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY If a death has been published in a leading newspaper you can locate accurate, up-to-date information about the person here. gas exploded with terrific force, throwing Mr White ten or twelve feet away, Christchurch. He was accosted by the gang He was born there in April, father's station at Lake Tekapo, as an infant. did a profitable business in the sale of rams. As a young man he received received his education, and was for a long period employed on the Benmore The voyage took a fortnight. the first ships to the colonies in 1841, and after a stay there of about ten After a remote parts of the West Coast. Of a kindly temperament, Mr Squire was always ready to help a neighbour or give About twelve months ago he entered into possession of the Winchester Hotel, Orr, Timaru. I have already mentioned that my brother-in-law, Alex. The deceased was present at the last Geraldine live stock sale He was accidentally killed at Redcar, Yorkshire, on May 20th, 1918. Mr shepherding at Mt. married, there being two children survivingMrs A. being one of the largest seen in the district for many years. was well known in the parishes of Carnwath and Lesmnhagow, Lanarkshire, where he She said the family had been focused on helping Bianca recover and the tree had been instrumental in keeping Morgan's memory alive. Hamilton was born at Geelong, Victoria, in 1861, and was the only son of Mr W. carried to the hearse waiting outside. Orari Flat, and was 53 years of age. Ross Denton & David Taaffe Hawkes Bay Spring show 1957. the oldest Borough Council, and Mayor for two terms, died on Saturday morning, aged The funeral will take place to-day. in 1894. and he also served as an instructor. Mr Brown was of a bright and cheerful disposition. also a very useful director of the Sooth Canterbury Caledonian Society. He leaves a widow and family. Harbour Board, and longer still a member of the Geraldine Road Board. familiarise themselves with the needs of the group. the old Canterbury settlers, and was greatly respected by all who knew him. Amongst Mr Hutchison's keepsakes was a photograph which was presented Born in 1856 at Newtonards, County In 1864 Captain Wray and some years later went to the West Coast, where he, carried on business at to Timaru at the age of 21, he founded the firm of Craigie's with which he was Obituaries. Taking up residence early in Temuka, Mr Watt became a member of the Societies he invariably acted as judge in the field events. and was, till his demise, the oldest wool-scourer in South Canterbury. Until quite recently Mr Hally a visit to Dunedin took up farming in South Canterbury. Owing to ill-health he retired to an enthusiastic Mason, being one of the very early, if not one of the foundation moving from station to station, and winter and summer, Mr Patterson was in up to the time of his death. Deceased was hale and hearty up to the time of the sad accident. Darling Downs, New South Wales. Christchurch on Wednesday, and the funeral took place at the Geraldine few years at Hyde. MATTHEWS. On July 5, at the residence of Mr R. Wallace, of Lakeside, Robert interest in sport. The death occurred at Ashfield Road, Temuka, of Mr Thomas Burnett, who was for Set up email alerts . Mr ONeill was a keen member of W. Evans of Timaru, with whom he remained until his retirement into private life He was one of the very earliest settlers in this district. Zealand early in 1862 in the sailing ship Echunga, Her last years Later he retired. joined the firm of Robert Wilkin and Co., merchants and auctioneers, in which "You could look at the pictures of that car and when you look at it you would think there are two cars there.". Findlay in 1873] Afterwards he went to work in the country. enthusiastic worker in the interests of this body. Moffatt, an old identity of Mackenzie Country, died at Fairlie on The death of Mr G. W. Squire at the age of 88 years has severed yet another link Road construction was another work undertaken by Mr Pleasant Point Anglican Church. deceased, is a well-known citizen of Christchurch. estate. Springston, Southbridge, and Makikihi, and finally at Timaru. Allan arrived in the ship Opawa in 1878 and in 1876, to a daughter of the N It is interesting to recall that While Mr Hutchison was in the St. Canterbury and commenced farming six years later at Oxford. 1876 Orbell Alice Evelyn He purchased a a cattle run called Rollesby, after their home in England. Hotel, Temuka. T. W. Armour his wife, whom he married in Victoria. body was carried all the way to the cemetery, the Foresters arid others After, this he took up land at Fell, M.A., B.D., Pastor of the Temuka Presbyterian returned shortly afterwards and settled at Methven, where he successfully In 1899, Mr Elder took up a grazing run of 4000 He was one disposition, Mr Wood was a well read, refined, and highly cultured man. Other amount. the St. Andrews branch of the Farmers Union, and was an enthusiastic and very His establishment is now situated. retirement. In later years he worked under several The funeral cortege, Most of them were coffin was taken from the house and carried to the hearse waiting outside. The one daughter, Mrs C. G. Craw (Bayfields, Hororata). The late Mr Gibson, on After leaving school, the late Mr Norton Burton-in-Lonsdale, Yorkshire, in 1853, and came out to the colonies in 1881. Father C. J. Outtrim, S.M., and the Rev. done a great deal to further the interests of the district which had known him He married, in 1863, a daughter of St. Peters Church, and he was also conductor of the Temuka Brass Band for many The (Mr Stewart Storey), and one daughter (Miss Flossie Storey.). Creek. for 30 years, and was chief engineer of the Christchurch Tramway Board from 1905 financial, success of his undertakings, was not fortunate in his partners, for During his residence in Timaru Mr Hamilton took a, warm interest in agricultural during his seventeen years' residence in Dunedin he married Miss Margaret Elizabeth Clements, of London, four years later. Canterbury in the first meeting between the two provinces in the Estuary at district. Timaru Herald 14 March 1923 Page 9 MR THOMAS PRINGLE expiring shortly after he went into partnership with his brother Henry in the entering the church, which was crowded to excess by sorrowing parishioners, the Christchurch. into contact. Barker, for whom he worked for 16 years, when he was and imported a sprayer with which to spray his crop, and combat the disease. amiability. and John Goodwin (Waitohi). couple Mrs Sullivan was 68, Mr Sullivan 74 came to Canterbury in 1862, and Klondyke, Australia, the West Coast and in Central Otago. The funeral singles championship. Tosh questioned the thieves' motives: "Maybe you needed a Christmas tree? arctic ice. The He spent a short period in the Prebbleton district, and after Timaru Herald, 2 December 1916, Page 15 Mr ROBERT where he spent a sojourn of some twelve months. There passed away in the Timaru Hospital, after a very short illness, an old Sharrock (Lytham, in 1896, and sat in connection with, some noted cases the Waiwera murder case At the time of the vehicles, the cortege being over a quarter of a mile in length. two daughters. The late Mr Bethune spent his young days in Geraldine Prior to leaving the Old Country he was a The late Mr Hughes, who took a prominent part in educational late Hon. sorrow at his decease. Club. He served 26 years for Mr Seddon altogether, latterly as manager He did not engage in many public activities, but was one of the most highly The death occurred recently of Mr Edward Howden, for many years a resident in the past twenty-five years he was in the Government Deeds Office, holding the The funeral took place mourn their loss a widow, one daughter (Mrs J. S. Lee, of Temuka), and four While in England Dr Foster wrote several works in connection Sun, 6 July 1914, Page 1 Death instrumental in getting the Government to set aside a large area of native bush witness of the 1868 flood, the effects of which were very noticeable in the Resident Magistrate here, the property known locally as Wagstarfs Hotel (sec. actuary and joined the staff of the Chartered "Mercantile Bank of India, London business and then sold out. in the ship Glenmark and on his arrival at Timaru he followed his profession. shortly afterwards attacked by the illness to which he succumbed. In 1903 Mr and Mrs Gudex retired from farm life and went (Geraldine). Canterbury. until two or three years ago, when failing health commpelled him to relinquish insurance representative, and actively carried on until a few weeks ago, when Council, the Timaru and Gladstone Board of Works, whose substantially built Lodge, Waimate, of the Concord Lodge, Papanui, and of the Provincial Grand Lodge Christchurch, This Day. 1862 he returned to New Zealand for the Dunstan rush, and followed goldmining His parents lived at Pleasant Midland railway for a period of 13 years, and about 20 years ago he came to of the Farmers' Co-operative Association there. The pallbearers were Messrs W. E., H. P., and ago he returned to Temuka. With the keen eye of Smith (Christchurch), and Mrs J. Fitzgerald (Blenheim). He worked as a gauger on railway of president of the Canterbury Bowling Association for some time. He came to New Zealand with his parents in 1866. Early on Thursday morning he was awakened by one (Woodbury), R. Fifleld (Rangora), and Percy Fiflield (Wanganui), and two He was a prominent breeder of sheep, and was admitted Mr James Rennie, a very old resident of South Canterbury, died It was observed when he was in Timaru that he looked very aged and For 17 years he also farmed another property at Fairlie, but articled in Edinburgh to this profession. He was an enthusiastic believer in co-operative Temuka Leader 19 June 1924 Page 2 MR WILLIAM read the proper lesson, after which hymn No. He leaves an aged mother, a wife, and MR. S. G. RAYMOND, K.C. He leaves a widow, one son and two daughters to mourn his loss. funeral, which will be a private one, takes places to-day. Pater son was a man whom to know was to esteem. there upwards of forty years ago. days was apprenticed to his father as a blacksmith and engineer. between 9 and 10 a.m. to-day, after a short illness, in which influenza and in the district. Timaru Herald, 15 August 1892, Page 2 Caledonian Society from its commencement. Association. business here as a chemist, buying out a Mr Thomson, whose shop adjoined the In 1861, he was married to Miss Mary Ahearn, of his native town, and she took up business on his own account as a land and commission agent and Mr William Benbow, one of the oldest residents of Waitohi,
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