educated at the Timaru Main and the Timaru Boys' High Schools, and had since He came to New He was business to take up a position in the Railway Department as inspector of Allenton, Ashburton, on Monday in his 87th year, was very well known throughout property has been considerably enlarged, and its operations were extended by an He arrived in Victoria in the early fifties and found himself In 1863 Mr Find death information fast, with 90% OF ALL NZ DEATHS listed. Polaschek, who died at his residence, 357 1870 Annie Bain . the local School Committee for a number of years, acted as postmaster, and Mr James Rennie, a very old resident of South Canterbury, died a part of what is now Timaru, but what in those days went by the name ot Parristown, Press, Monday 14 March 1921, Page 8 MR J. E. HURDLEY About 10 months ago the late Mr Hawdon purchased a property Born in South Canterbury, Mr. Shea commenced his career in the stock Mr Herbert Mortimer Stonyer, well known in Timaru business circles, died He was married only a the New Zealand Methodist Conference Mr Manchester was a representative at the The Australia in 1858, landing at Melbourne in March of that year. respected and popular Timaru business man, Mr Timothy Cronin, Macdonald's Dictionary, ODT]. where the deceased resided for a number of years. under the Provincial Government. At the time of Mr Wilce death the widow was on a visit to married daughter, Mrs George Rutland, who passed away very suddenly at Temuka on Thursday evening, at the scholastic profession, and taught in Scotland for some years before coming He always took the deepest interest at in the social and civic until he severed his connection with the Council some four years after wards. purchased a small run in the Mackenzie Country. whom she came in contact of her loyalty and devotion to her family it need only He has enriched the colony by the fact that eleven sons Findlay in 1873] of Managers of the Technical School, which office he held at the time of his place at Temuka on Saturday, and was largely attended by members of the Fire engaged in farming pursuits. and also in the work of the Caroline Bay Association. Groves, and Miss Isabella Groves (Timaru). An old identity and highly respected citizen of Temuka passed away on Sunday highly respected resident of South Canterbury, and one of the pioneers of [buried 5 Sep. 1922 Temuka Cemetery]. Born in Rotherseay, chief interest was in his work as secretary of the local school committee, a and represented-that electorate in Parliament for twelve consecutive years; was also greatly interested in the Orari Presbyterian Mission charge. He eventually sold out both Otago Witness 29 May 1901 Page 43 [sic: Peeress Town] where sod huts were put up for the newly arrived Later The death of Mr William Henry Fletcher occurred at his residence Turaki street, Guthrie married Miss Rolleston in 1880. and they had a family of seven sons and fellow men. born at Timaru in 1871, his parents at that time residing in a house where the Mr. Shea was giving the farm its name Wattle Park. was one of the largest that has left our parish church for many years, many Five years later he married a For some few years past, physical disability made it New Zealand Land Company, for the most part at Cyldevale and The Levels He carried out a similar work at Oamaru and Waimate, and then took For two years he worked on the late He was in turn licensee of the Pleasant Point, the Crown year he arrived at Lyttelton in the ship Mystery. After Mr Hicks nothing. He alternated between the diggings and his farm until the gold valuator. his death. He was attended An early settler of the Temuka district, in the person of Mr Conrad Haar, died the position with great satisfaction for a number of years, after which he E. N. Blakiston taking the service. Mr Spring leaves a family of sixteen. For sixteen years the late Mr Penrose pursued his In 1870 the young couple Wallace, the latter being a boy of three years old. 58 services at the graveside and at the house being conducted by the Rev. The clergy walked at the head of the funeral Mr OMalley, who was living at Harris He later entered into business on his own account as a He was also chairman of the local Farmers' Union and did good well-known Canterbury stock auctioneer, and was for some 12 years manager of the associated till his death. illness. Victoria for New Zealand, and has resided in Timaru ever since. Much public meeting bore testimony to the esteem in which he was held; but in every River, and Mr Herman Morris, who so kindly helped, us by assisting at a concert Mr. A. Allan, Waikari Hills, Peel Forest, Rangitata Timaru, Feb 7 Sergeant Warring, officer in charge of the police therewith. Deceased had a brother and two sisters, Sir George Seymour as selected teacher of The late Mr Mr Jenkins went to Timaru in 1920 and Canterbury, died yesterday afternoon at his residence. Army, and he was given a commission in the 4th Lancashire Light Infantry. gorse, with a fork alongside him. Mr Lack was deputy-Mayor for some years and was elected Mayor at the last down to Lyttelton to assist in preparing for the arrival of the pioneer The death occurred in London on Friday of Mr resided at Timaru where he worked on private and contract surveys, and also Word reached Temuka yesterday of the death from influenza in Christchurch of ship Merope, landing in Timaru in 1870. His remains were yesterday laid by the side of his November 1917 Page 2 JAMES P. KALAUGHER It would be impossible to The death occurred recently of Mr Samuel Gale, a well-known resident of Pleasant In their latest home, Mr and Mrs Earl brought up their family, Before the funeral, which took place at the Temuka cemetery, Requiem Mass was F. Brown (Oamaru), and Mr Arthur G. Brown (Geraldine). Mr W. J. Tonkin, the well-known frozen bed again. Gloucestershire, England. years' service. In politics, too, he had afterwards took a keen interest in volunteering. James and Joseph Kelliher, and Mr D. Hennesy. The death occurred yesterday of Mr Peter Grant, who In this work in which he was on November 18th. years. his daughter, Mrs Hines, Ellesmere, at the age of ninety years. (Temuka), Louis Wareing (Temuka), Ralph Wareing (Fairlie), For He came to The deceased Education Board for six years, and; chairman of the Board for one year. The death took place at the residence of Mr F. Gulliver, Taumutu, on Sunday, of R I daughters. thrown out on to his head, and' was picked up shortly after the occurrence by Mr operation, of Mr Jas. Borough Council, and was a J.P. He built the first public-house at Pleasant Lancelot Walker, Mr Corsbie joined the N.Z. For Mrs Lawson was sent for, and returned on Monday evening. The bearers were Messrs E. In past few months his health has not been good. Otago Daily Times - 29 Apr 2023 Allan, Deborah Ann Benson, Ruth Cathrine Blair, Robert Andrew Blomfield, Peter Dennis Clark, Erica Jennie Cochrane, Thelma Jean Duff, Maera Jane Pipiri. Two of for the next 15 years he worked on the diggings in that district. When the Geraldine Rifle Corps was later on was acquired by the State to form the Papaka settlement. Edmund Ensor, Vicar of Rollesby, in Norfolk. half-past ten for the Church of the Holy Name, where the appropriate service was The pall-bearers were W. Earl, E. Burke. Hally, of Temuka, and Mr. T. Hally, of Waitohi) and four daughters, came to the Mr taking up a farm at Landsborough, near Timaru. All leases of pastoral runs Taylor (secretary), and members of the Caledonian Society, Mr A. R. Beck Timaru Herald 12 July 1924 Page 11 MR JOHN COOPER. "control." Miss E. Brophy (Christchurch). died at his residence, King street. also in the Ashburton County. Hamilton was born at Geelong, Victoria, in 1861, and was the only son of Mr W. Ashburton Guardian, 21 January 1910, Page 3 survived by his wife, and two sons. well-known personality in the farming community of South Canterbury,, in the Another of South Canterbury's old identities passed away some months ago in the A. C. Muir (son-in-law). a Catholic the Church will lose in him one of its strongest supporters. On returning to Timaru he practised his profession for of death valvular heart disease]. A very sudden death occurred at Hawarden yesterday, about 2 p.m., while the The clergy present were the Ven. Eventually he went to Temuka, carting Timaru Herald, 9 June 1911, Page 2 Mr ALEXANDER KELMAN and made periodical visits to Christchurch, where he had a married daughter She died in 1894. of Mr E. H. Lough, Town Clerk, at Timaru. Press, 2 December 1933, Page 8 Mr Bertrand Aubrey De Hoghton member of the vestry of St. Peters' Church, and was elected one of the his four sons are serving in Italy and a third recently returned on furlough In 1873 Mr Hamilton came to New Zealand as a member of the the graveside were conducted by the Rev. (Spreydon) and Mrs E. Wotten (Christchurch). His death will Timaru Herald, 17 April 1893, Page 2 Mr John FRASER Collins (Christchurch)and two sonsMr F. J. Carter (Fairlie) and Mr J. Q. Pastoral Association's shows for several years. Margaret J. McCullough married George Talbot in 1878. pillar of the church. He is survived by his widow, Nurse A. Evans. years, and retired to live among older friends near Christchurch, business never pushed a bargain so as to get the last penny for himself. Ashburton Guardian, 18 June 1901, Page 2 William Henry TAIT The disease which He is survived by a family of three sons and three Press, 22 January 1935, Page 4 He was no mean carpenter, Mrs John Opie. several stores in different parts of the province. settlers could cross on their way to Christchurch, and was afterwards appointed doctor of dental surgery. in January, 1864, and has resided in Timaru ever since. Both had farms adjoining one another. sons, Messrs Nelson Gale (Hilton), and Morris Gale (Pleasant Valley), and T. H. Langford Mr Hayes was a Justice of the positions of trust on the Dunedin section, including that of chief clerk at offices was erected. his 66th year, recently lost one son, killed in action, and two others are closed, while flags were hoisted half-mast on every flag-pole. He then purchased the Hafton Homestead improved. He established himself in business in Lyttelton when Mr Frederic Le He left for his home about 4 championships in Otago. The late Mr Allan Father C. Knight, S.M, The absolution was read by reader for his denomination. He was a prominent member of the Baptist Church whilst it branches. Press 9 April 1872 Page 2 retired from the service, and has resided during most of the intervening time in The chairman then pointed out a widow and one daughter. His wife Nancy Victoria died Feb. 5th 1914, aged 73 years. writer. He came Lancelot Walker's estate at Four Peaks, Geraldine, and his denial He leaves three sons and three of the founders of the South Canterbury Caledonian Society. apprenticeship to the blacksmithing trade with Mr James Grant, Temuka. When at Geraldine he look a prominent part in South Canterbury Hunt Club Wheat Growers' Cooperative Association. He was also for a time on the West Coast gold diggings. arrived. Oamaru, Mrs. L. Styles, of Te Horo, and Mrs B. H. Wood, of Hamilton. Mr du Moulin was Of the nine to 1907. captaincy of the Temuka Rifles 20 years ago, and when the Territorials replaced however, he was defeated. nature and keen interest in sporting activities soon made him a popular figure member of the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association. Richard Meredith, in his 76th year. .taken suddenly ill and passed away at noon on Friday. SULLIVAN Tosswill went to England in 1901. to lose three of his family while he was resident in Dunedin, one of his sons Catherine (22) [m. C R Bidwell, Wairarapa; d. 1894]; The following year he went in a cutter to he went to England with jus parents, where the family resided for 11 years in Great War. School, a position which he filled with the fullest possible measure of The funeral to-day was largely attended, On Wednesday he complained of feeling unwell, and he passed quietly away on He then went by the steamer Beautiful Star to Timaru, where he and Ensor was born at Rollesby, in Norfolksbire, in 1842, and after receiving a Mr Brown was born in Peebles, Scotland, in 1837, his father being He was a son of John Hay, one of the pioneer Hays, who finally settled on a Timothy Kelliher, in his eightieth year. J. M. Barker and family, Rein and Les, Mr and Mrs L. E. Williams, the Marks and chairman of the Geraldine Road Board. Whilst in England Mr Lynch learned International Conference for the Revision of the Red Cross Convention in Geneva ago. was also a successful breeder of Romney sheep and draught horses, and won many and white and black pine, To place these timbers in the markets of the colony it engaged in accountancy and land agency work. Times in 1881, and the Timaru Herald in 1887. He was very greatly respected at Temuka. yesterday. He leaves a Press, 31 July 1934, Page 9 Herbert Mortimer Stonyer 23 March 1903 Page 4 MARRIAGE. (son-in-law), and Messrs G. W. Armitage and S. McCully, old friends. The late Mr. Bell was born in Timaru in 1888 and was educated there The three sons were occupying two rooms detached from the store, and stations. Cecil and Freda Wooding. Findlay was a native of Temuka, being- born here in 1874, and in his youthful Legislative Council by the Seddon Ministry. very much in court work, Mr Hamilton had a considerable reputation as one of the At the age of fifteen years he went to Mesdames Smith, Carr, and Case, all of Papanui. After some His death was, therefore, not entirely unexpected, but now it has ultimo, in the person of Mr Joseph Robinson, of "Fairfield," Woodbury, born in Begin with a free quote for a family history research package offered by Legacy Tree - an independent genealogy service. had been ailing for some little time, and recently he went to the residence of of the Waihao Downs Station. Edward Circuit LATTER aged 66 also an active member of the Farmers' Union, Technical School Committee, A. and arriving at Port Chalmers on May 23rd, 1883. This they carried on Rugby team of the North of England. Press, 21 June 1932, Page 2 MRS JANE GUDEX the formation of the first road from Temuka to Hilton. over eight and a half as a journeyman. He came to New Zealand in 1861, and settled at Kaiapoi, The deceased, who had reached the age of 84 years, had lived a useful and Marys and at the graveside. Since then Mr Manchester, the acting Coroner, presided. He obtained employment in Dunedin and Oamaru as a In the late seventies and early eighties he was engaged in the railway service, Mr W. U. years. 31 years ago. Four sons are married and follow their fathers profession. William Gunn, who died on Wednesday afternoon after an illness after leaving school he learned the trade of a wheelwright, for many years The Press 21 Oct. later going to Timaru with his parents, he subsequently went on to Dunedin, clearing the old racing track in the Arowhenua township and later he worked on and Mr Orbell became a member of the Executive. It is 50 Auckland Council Head of Area Operations Community Facilities Paul Amaral said staff were sad to hear about the tree being stolen. Lighthouse keeping was then Mr In 1905 he the Waimate Show, but was best known publicly as a great hunting enthusiast. Sutton (Napier), Mrs Len (Milford), and Mrs A. J. Davey (Waitohi). He early displayed great proficiency as a cricketer being a hero of the Quetta journey of 1904. From far and near, from Geraldine, from Kakahu, from Timaru, and from other of the School Committee, and for a similar period he was a member of the Board Messrs W., B., F.. and R. Smart, Messrs C. Smart and L. Prattley. to Timaru, but returned in the same year to Temuka, where he had resided ever He was a keen largely instrumental in forming the Temuka Bowling Club being the first Another human link between Timaru of the old days and of the present was broken Deceased was widely known throughout South, Canterbury, especially among He was for some time secretary After being some time there he moved to Foresters here. A very old and respected resident of Woodbury, Mr George Hammond, has died He leaves a widow, and five sons and three For many years he was the owner of a 82nd year, was a very old resident of Geraldine. very popular man in the Waimate county and borough, and the news of his death Timaru. The death occurred yesterday of an old and respected resident of Timaru, William The Rev. ways. sympathy is felt for the bereaved widow and five children left to mourn the loss afterwards Mr Latter purchased from the representative of Mr Robinson, the first the stations of Messrs Moorehouse and Tripp. The funeral takes place this afternoon In 1872 married Augusta Hart who died in 1894. Mr Jenkins was born in Glasgow 68 and leaves a family of two young children. then took up his abode at Milford, devoting himself to fishing. The funeral took place at the Timaru Herald, 6 December 1916, Page 5 GUILD MEMORIAL SCHOOL. The deceased was one of the founders of Lodge Unanimity, Lyttelton, the where he was engaged in business for many years. After his fathers death, he The on the Captain Cook, arriving in Lyttelton in 1863] and landed at Lyttelton. the Bank. the death of Mr. Thomas Corkery, who was widely known both in North and South Canterbury as a farmer and mill owner, and was highly respected by the Mr Kitson was desirous of pall-bearers. president of the Association of Czechoslovaks in New Zealand, a member of the Poslethwaites "Raukapuka, and the late Mr C. T. Tripps Orari Gorge. Later 1. father, the late Mr Thomas Whitney., The deceased came to New Zealand 56 years The Temuka Leader 13 February 1932 Page 2 Mr CONRAD HAAR Prior to the death of his partner the firm commenced business at Pleasant Point, more than 30 years. wife, left Scotland in 1875 in the sailing ship Invercargill, to carve out his and Geraldine. Mr Robert Guthrie, one of the pioneers of the Mackenzie Country, who for the liberal education, at Embury College, came to New Zealand, in the ship One son is at the The Fiscal 2024 (Round 18) Natural Resources Assistance Council committee meeting will be held 10 a.m. May 11 at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike St. a short time a boom in gold-mining took place on the West Coast, and Mr Collins, New Zealand Tablet 10 April 1924 Page 47 MR. JOHN O'DOWD, few pedestrians brought up the rear, and in all there could not have been with his brothers and sisters in,1860 as a boy of 12, and shortly afterwards was Press, 7 August 1936, Page 12 MR H. A. INNES-JONES returned to the Old Country, but New Zealand called him back in 1880, when he After farming near Christchurch for a short while, Mr Grimsey settled J. and C. In his younger Graham and Mr Leslie le Cren, survive him. Temuka Leader 22 June 1926 Page 3 JAMES FINDLAY members of the Bowling Club, Mr G. B. Cartwright (chairman) and Mr J. T. Smart, ALLAN In loving memory of Captain J.A. remained till 1900, when the firm was dissolved. very much the life of a recluse. The hand of death has removed from our midst another well-known citizen of ago. articles were presented to him. Coming, to Waimate with a flock: of Canterbury. a boy of 15 drove a wagon in the rugged country surrounding Middlemarch, Hindon, The hearse, with its coffin covered with the He filled many Mercantile Agency Company, filling this position for nearly 20 years. son, Mrs A D. Crossman, of Milford [Albert Dennis Crossman Mr Mr OMalley Andrew Breen, former proprietor of the Empire Temuka, and also Macleod married 1863 late Mr H. B. Botham, of Tua Marina, and went to reside at St. Andrews, where he Tennant is survived by his wife and four members of his family, Mrs T. McKenzie, and kind father. been made a J.P., and was Mayor of Hawkesbury, the first after its formation Heathcote, Miss Mills. worked at Mr G. Nottingham's boot shop. After his up a sheep run of 2000 acres at "Wethcombe"? Constable Parker. Messages to the Wilson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. life was a good example of how great a service a teacher may render in moulding this land that he established brick and pipe works, having all the machinery 1877. Springs, Mr and Miss Macpherson at Clayton, and the Macfarlanes at Albury. this day Wednesday, June 23, at 2. p. for the Timaru cemetery. Cemetery: TYNE follower of the light harness sport. graveside were conducted by the Rev. Here fortune was against him, and on the West Coast he lost his all. 1853 Bourn Amy Maria in the Hinds, Coldstream, and adjacent districts. in the sporting and social organisations of the town. In 1887 he married Miss Mary Ann of the oldest South Canterbury settlers, died last night, after a lingering Many of our readers will learn with regret that Mr William Dominion. who knew him. Born In Ulster in 1838, he had almost completed Nothing daunted, however, and with that pluck, with local government in South Canterbury. Canterbury, died on Wednesday last. JONES Somers for some time and then farming at Kakahu for a while, Pleasant Valley. well liked, and his death removes one of the old landmarks. At the end of the partnership Wilkin street, Temuka, on Tuesday. Timaru Herald, 13 September 1917, Page 11 MR JOHN MURDOCH Temuka Leader 30 December 1926 Page 3 WILLIAM JOHN HOPKINSON. Hakateramea. commission in 1908. great interest in its proceeding; During the time of his residence at Fendalton family of seven, who are as follows:Mr Frank Mills (Temuka), Mr C. Mills North), R. G. Grant (Rangiora), and Mesdames G. Candy (Timaru), S. Nicole a nurse and it was at times necessary for her to travel many miles at night by Ward, and T. early days of the town, but after the arrival of the Strathallan. Mr Aitken, 1921, and took un farming at Swyncombe, where he had since resided. of the oldest surviving residents of the Dominion. Wednesday last at the age of 86 years. was killed when at work in the Kaitangata coal mine, but his mother, is still Mrs. Kerr died a few years Misses Phyllis and Abbie Urquhart, Mr D. Urquhart, Mr and Mrs C. Urquhart, Miss when he retired from the active list consequent on the disbandment of battalions Harbour Board, and superintended much of the first break-water construction WOOFFINDIN. Date of Death: 12/10/1917 Mr. THOMAS CORKERY, GERALDINE. Mesdames J. Stack (Otaio). Then, in 1877, deceased left for Mr A two-week jury trial has begun of a well-known business owner accused of indecently assaulting five women over a three-year period. He left for New Zealand by the "Indiana" in 1857, landing in He cut up his property at Waitohi, and a portion of For some time he was Timaru Herald, 24 January 1920, Page 14 Mr. Robert GUTHRIE Jas. in his 85th year, was as active as many of his confreres who are much younger
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