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OBITUARY.

MR F. PAVITT.

The death is announced at Devonport, Auckland, of Mr Francis Pavitt, one of the pioneers of Canterbury. Mr Pavitt was born in Essex, England, seventy-six years ago. He was a son of the late Mr John Pavitt, who, with eight sons, including the deceased, landed at Akaroa on April 2, 1850. The deceased helped to erect the first sawmill in New Zealand. The site was at Robinson's Bay, on the Peninsula, and as that was before the arrival of steam engines for that kind of work, power was obtained from water. Mr Pavitt also helped to build several vessels at Akaroa. He studied as a civil engineer and surveyor, and, after practising in Christchurch for some time, went to Te Aroha, near the Thames, Auckland. He was very well known there by both Europeans and Maoris. He became closely acquainted with the Maori language and Maori customs and ideas, and after he had been appointed a Justice of the Peace in the district, it was usual for the Maoris, who had complete confidence in his fairness and judgment, to get him to arbitrate in their disputes. When the rebel Te Kooti, after he had been pardoned for his raid and massacre at Poverty Bay, announced his intention to visit his old home again, and raised feelings of resentment amongst the settlers, he was induced to visit Mr Pavitt, and offered to shake hands with him, a civility which Mr Pavitt declined to accept. In recent years Mr Pavitt removed to Devonport. He married Miss Cuff, who came to Canterbury a few years after his own arrival, and he leaves a widow and two sons and three daughters. He did not take part in public life in Canterbury, but he was known as a good oarsman, was captain of the Engineer Corps, and held positions amongst the Masons.

Source: Lyttelton Times, 23 December 1909, Page 9.

OBITUARY.

MR GEORGE L. W. DAVIES.

It is our sad duty to record the death of Mr George Lemuel Wasley Davies, which occurred suddenly at his residence, Cameron Road, yesterday morning at the age of sixty three years. The late Mr Davies was born in Gloucestershire, England, and when nine years old, accompanied his parents to New Zealand in the ship Douglas, landing at Wellington. The family settled at Rangiora, where they lived for about six years and then moved to Otakeho, Taranaki. Mr George-Davies was in business as a watchmaker at Opunake for eighteen years. Twenty-five years ago he commenced business as an engineer in Tauranga and had since resided here. He is survived by Mrs Davies and a family of eight sons and three daughters, all of whom reside in this district, and to whom the sympathy of many friends will be extended in their bereavement. The funeral takes place at 2.30 p.m. to-morrow.

Source: Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LVIII, Issue 10393, 4 June 1930

OBITUARY.

MR GEORGE RENWICK.

The many friends of Mr George Renwick will regret to learn of his death, which occurred late on Monday night, at his residence, Kaikoura, at the age of 80 years. The late Mr Renwick was born in England, and came to New Zealand at an early age, and had resided in Kaikoura for upwards of sixty years. He was one of the hardy pioneers who knew what it was to go through the trials incidental to early settlement in this district. He married the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs S. Poulter, and a family of eighteen resulted, fourteen of the family living, nine boys and five girls. His wife predeceased him by about 21 months. Recently Mr Renwick paid a visit to Hamner, but on returning home he became ill, and did not recover.

The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, a large number of old identities attending as a last mark of respect to the deceased. The Rev. C. F. Saunders officiated at the funeral ceremony.

Source: Kaikoura Star, 9 April 1925, Page 2.

OBITUARY.

MR J. H. BATEMAN.

Mr J. H. Bateman, of Waitahuna, whose death occurred on Friday morning last, was laid aside for some months two years ago, but for the past 13 months had been partially attending to his duties for his employers, the Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association (Ltd.). Born at Brampton, Oxfordshire, in 1863, he received his education at the primary and later the local high school and there was apprenticed to the drapery trade for a short period prior to sailing for New Zealand with his parents in 1865. They proceeded to Waitahuna immediately upon arrival at Port Chalmers. Mr Bateman followed the occupation of a shepherd and drover for some years, being engaged in the former capacity on several estates at Glenledi, near Milton, at Teviot Station, at Spylaw, and others. Ultimately he settled down at Waitahuna, taking up a farm at Paddy's Point. He was married to a daughter of Thomas and Ann Redpath, of Mount Stuart, and she survives him with a family of five sons and three daughters. Some 18 years ago Mr Bateman joined the staff of the Otago Farmers' Association as local agent, and later was appointed one of the firm's auctioneers, relinquishing that position some two years ago to take up his old place as agent for the firm at Waitahuna. Of a genial and cheery disposition, and ever ready to lend a helping hand, he won the esteem and goodwill of all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He was a prominent member of the Farmers' Club, and was president for a term. Of strict business integrity, his services and advice in a private capacity were often in demand. The funeral took place on Monday, and was one of the largest seen here for many years. Tho Rev. H. Hogg officiated at the house and graveside. Among those present were Mr F. Freeman, Mr Jasper Clark, Mr J. Couchman, Messrs Cameron, Kettle, and Cannon, Messrs J. Smith (Tapanui), A. F. Low (Middlemarch), Wm. McLachlan (Clinton), C. Leith (Mosgiel), A. McLachlan (Milton), J. Lockhart (Moneymorel, C. and H. Duff and S. A. Dumbleton (Tapanui), J. S. Blackie (Mosgiel), and Geo. Simpson (Dunedin).

Source: Otago Daily Times, 25 March 1925, Page 5.

OBITUARY.

MR M. D. BERKAHN.

The sympathy of many friends in Woodville and Palmerston North will be extended to Mr and Mrs J. Berkahn, of Victoria Avenue, in the loss they recently suffered through the death of their third son, Milton Douglas, at the age of 26 years. Born at Makotuku, the late Mr Berkahn received his education at Norsewood and Woodville. For the past ten years he had suffered an illness which culminated in his death.

Source Manawatu Standard, 1 February 1934, Page 8.

OBITUARY.

MR S. C. FARR.

There died in Christchurch yesterday, at the age of 92, Mr Samuel Charles Farr, a very old pioneer. Mr Farr was a native of Baldock, Herefordshire, England. He entered upon the profession of architecture, and in his twenty-third year he emigrated to New Zealand, sailing in the barque The Monarch, which was bound for Auckland. But The Monarch, in crossing the Tasman, struck boisterous weather. The rudder carried away, and the vessel drifted to the south of Stewart Island before a temporary rudder could be rigged. Then a start was made up the coast, but there was more rudder trouble, and on April 2, 1850 - 136 days out from London - the barque just made Akaroa. The prospect was pleasing, so 41 of the passengers, including Mr Farr and his fiancée, Miss Pavitt, decided to stay. The young people had left England with the intention of marrying as soon as they reached the new land, but there were difficulties at Akaroa. In the first place, no wedding ring could be obtained, and, second, there was no one to perform the ceremony. The first obstacle, however, was easily surmounted, for Mr Farr so successfully shaped a wedding ring from a half-sovereign that he was subsequently commissioned to make six others. Then a Registrar of Marriages was appointed, and on June 15, 1850, Mr and Mrs Farr were married, the wedding being the first to be solemnised in Canterbury. Shortly after Mr Farr's arrival he had an opportunity of proving his knowledge of the theory of cog-wheels, successfully replacing an incorrectly-geared set that had failed at an Akaroa flourmill. Later, in partnership with his brothers-in-law, the Messrs Pavitt, Mr Farr erected sawmills in Robinson's Bay, Barry's Bay, Duvauchelle and the head of the bay. He also followed his profession, designing first English Church in Akaroa, and also the Akaroa Monument. In 1862 Mr Farr moved to Christchurch, where he continued the practice of his profession. The Normal School, St. Paul's Church, and also several suburban and country churches were built on his design. He also designed and erected the first iron verandas in New Zealand, those being for Mr Chas. Kiver, on Messrs Wardell Bros. present Cashel Street site. The Sunday School movement in Canterbury was founded by Mr Farr, who began at, Akaroa on June 30, 1850, when he had five pupils. In 1869 he established the Sunday School Union in Christchurch, and was its president for the first seven years. For 22 years, Mr Farr was secretary to the Canterbury Acclimatisation Society, and he was partly responsible for stocking with fish almost every river and lake of the province. Also, the first side channels of Christchurch streets were constructed under his supervision. Mr Farr did good work as an officer of the Volunteer Fire Police, and Salvage Corps. At the Jubilee Exhibition of 1900 he was awarded a gold medal for a bas-relief plan of Banks Peninsula, carved in wood.

A man of strong character and firm resolve, Mr Farr was a true pioneer, and a real worker in the weal of the province. He was a member of the Christchurch Town Council prior to the creation of the Corporation, and also served a term on the City Council from 1873.

Source: The Sun, Volume V, Issue 1379, 15 July 1918

Obituary.

MR THOMAS BROUGH.

It is with sincere regret that we have to chronicle the sudden demise of Mr Thomas Brough. Although a recent arrival in Kawhia he was well known and highly respected. On Saturday last, whilst working on the wharf road, he was seized with a paralytic stroke, and died 16 hours later from cerebral hemorrhage.

A native of Wanganui, he was educated and brought up in Akaroa, where he entered into farming pursuits. He was well known there as one of the best oarsmen on the harbour and won many races in conjunction with his late brother-in-law, Mr Luke Perham. Some years later he migrated to Taranaki, and was known there as a successful road contractor. At one time he was licensee of tho Waipuku Hotel. While there be became a member of the Midhirst Masonic Lodge (Hinemoa 786 S.G.) The opening up of the Kawhia district attracted him here some months ago, and he was endeavoring to develops the fishing industry. A widow and fourteen children (the youngest being only five years of age) have been left to mourn their loss.

The funeral took place on Monday, a large number of residents following the cortege. The service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. B. Mitchell.

Source: Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, 23 March 1906, Page 2.

OBITUARY.

MR. DAVID SIIERRIFF.

ROTORUA, Saturday.

The death has occurred of Mr. David Sherriff at the age of 74, at his residence, Old Taupo Road. Mr. Sherriff came to New Zealand with his parents at the age of three. They settled at Mangonui. When a young man he came to Rotorua and started in business. He retired from an active part about 12 years ago.

Mr. Sherriff leaves a wife and three sons and one daughter, Messrs. J. W. Sherriff, W. Sherriff and P. Sherriff, and Mrs. S. Shepherd, all of Rotorua.

Source: New Zealand Herald, 29 September 1930, Page 12. 

OBITUARY.

MRS. CHARLES HAYLOCK.

The death of Mrs Clarles Haylock took place at her residence at Awamarino on the 30th ult. This marks another broken link in the diminishing chain of pioneers of the Kawhia South district. The deceased lady was the first white woman to reside at Awamarino, then virgin bush, and one of a handful of white women in the whole area of Kawhia South. It is told of her first trip into her new home from Kinohaku, a distance of some sixteen miles, a part only of which was a pack track the balance being rough bush track, that she rode on horseback carrying the second youngest child, while her husband, the late Charles Haylock, walked ahead carrying the baby. From those stern days to the present, Mrs Haylock was widely known for her intrinsic charming personality and never-failing genial hospitality to all. Her kindly nature won the hearts of all with whom she came in contact.

At the funeral on Tuesday at Kinohaku ,the large concourse of people attending, together with the mass of beautiful floral tributes bore witness to the widespread respect and esteem in which the late Mrs Haylock was held. She is survived by three sons and four daughters being Messrs Roy, Horace and Lewis Haylock, of Awamarino, and Mesdames F. Thrush and D. A. Burt, and Misses Maud, Grace, and Winnie Haylock.

Source: King Country Chronicle, 3 October 1929, Page 5.

OBITUARY.

THE PASSING OF A PIONEER.
Mr Charles Haylock

The whole of the Kawhia District suffered a severe loss when an old and highly-respected farmer and stock-breeder of Awamarino, Mr Charles Haylock, died in the Hamilton hospital early on Saturday, the 22nd Inst, in his sixty-sixth year after a brief illness.

Deceased was a son of the late Mr Charles Haylock, one of the early pioneers of Akaroa, and at an early age the death of his father threw the full weight of the farm management on his shoulders. After some years there he moved to the North Island, farming for a time at Katikati, later for eleven years at Taneatua, and finally in 1902, when the Kawhia South block was opened up, the late Mr Haylock was one of the first pioneers. He chose a section of fertile land in the Marokopa Valley in the heart of virgin forest which then entailed days of hard travelling to reach the nearest township. With the heart of a lion he set about doing his share towards breaking this wilderness of raupo swamp and heavy forest into a civilized state and establishing a home for his family. His death took place just when his work was nearing fruition. He was closely identified with all local public affairs and was one of the founders and for many years a director of the Marakopa Dairy Co.

One of the old school, the deceased was a man of singular strength of character and purpose, bore goodwill to all his fellowmen, and his unbounded hospitality was widely known and appreciated.

Mr Haylock's eldest son was killed at the war, and he is survived by his wife, three sons and five daughters.

Source: Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, 28 May 1926, Page 2.

OBITUARY.

W. SCARROW.

Another old and respected settler has passed away - Mr W. Scarrow, who, at the ripe age of 84, died at Sanson on Dec. 28. Mr Scarrow was one of the original Sandon small farm settlers, having come up from the Wellington district with the pioneer band who founded the Sandon Settlement. Mr Scarrow has for years past been looked on as an old identity of Sanson, whose name has been associated with the place from its commencement. He will long be remembered for his pleasant and kindly disposition. - Rangitikei Advocate

Source: New Zealand Mail, 4 January 1895, Page 19.

OBITUARY.

MRS JAMES RHODES.

Mrs James Rhodes (Aubrey street, Akaroa), who died recently at the age of 75 years, was a daughter of Mr George Haylock and a granddaughter of Mr G. Haylock, who arrived at Akaroa in the Monarch In 1850. Her father owned the first flourmill in Canterbury, driven by water power, and wheat grown on the Canterbury plains in those early days used to be ground into flour at the Grehan valley mill.

Mrs Rhodes was born and educated at Akaroa and married Mr James Rhodes, of Flea Bay. There she brought up a family, and Messrs Rhodes Bros, farmed the Flea Bay property in partnership for many years. Mr and Mrs Rhodes made their home in Akaroa about 37 years ago when Mr Rhodes retired from farming.

Mrs Rhodes had many interests, including the Red Cross. Lady Galway Guild, and Air Force Relations. Her husband died some years ago and she is survived by one son, Mr Victor Rhodes (West Coast), and four daughters. The Rev. D. M. Taylor conducted the funeral service at the Anglican cemetery, Akaroa.

Source: The Press, Volume LXXXI, Issue 24618, 14 July 1945.

OBITUARY.

Joy STENBURG was educated at Brooklyn School and Wellington Girls' College, joining the YWCA Cricket Club in 1933. Her Wellington debut came two years later against the touring English team and over the next five seasons, she was in the side that won four successive Hallyburton-Johnston Shield titles as national provincial champions.

In 1936/37, Joy switched to the (Wellington) College Old Girls' Club and began her career as an administrator. Known for her hard work off the field, she was elected secretary of the Wellington Women's Cricket Association in 1939. When women's cricket resumed after WWII, Joy took 7-9 off 16 overs in a club game along with heading the Wellington batting averages in 1945/46.

In 1948, Joy produced her greatest match performance taking 6-44 from 22 overs against Canterbury at the Basin Reserve, then making 122 in 220 minutes, her only representative century.

Joy's Test debut came against Australia at the Basin in March 1948, when she made the second to top score in both innings. Her best ever figures for Wellington came in 1952/53, when she took an astonishing 7-3 from eight overs against Otago in Dunedin with her medium-fast swing deliveries.

Joy toured with the first New Zealand team to England in 1954, together with her sister-in-law Ina who was vice-captain (in 1989 her sister-in-law Ina was awarded the MBE for services to hockey and cricket). Joy took 4-51 in the first Test at Headingley, Leeds. Her dogged innings in the second Test at Worcester, helped save the New Zealanders from defeat. Joy played her final international in Auckland on New Year's Day 1958, a non-Test match against the touring English team.

In 1956 Joy had been elected Chairwoman of the New Zealand Women's Cricket Council, a position she held until 1970. She returned to England with the second New Zealand team in 1966 as the assistant manager, chief selector and unofficial coach.

The Wellington Women's Cricket Association WWCA awarded Joy Life Membership in 1965 and in 1970 she received the same honour from New Zealand Women's Cricket Association NZWCC. She was made a Life Member of New Zealand Cricket, when the NZWCC merged with the men in 1991. As a Life Member of the WWCA, she became a Vice President of Cricket Wellington in 1988.

The current Cricket Wellington Premier Women's cricket competition is played annually for the Joy Lamason One Day Trophy.

At the time of her death on 16 February at the age of 96, Joy was believed to be the oldest living women's Test cricketer.

Source: Find A Grave, findagrave.com

OBITUARY.

The many friends of Mr. Thomas Pavitt, Wellington, and formerly of Greymouth, will regret to hear of the death of his wife which occurred this morning. The deceased, who was 81 years of age, had enjoyed excellent health until about twelve months ago. She was a native of Kings County (Ireland) and came to New Zealand with her parents. Her father was engaged for many years sheep farming at the Styx, Canterbury. After her marriage she lived for sixteen years in Greymouth. She is survived by her husband and eight of a family: Messrs Henry Pavitt (Greymouth), Austin, Charles and Owen (Wellington), Harold (Masterton), Mrs. L. G. P. Spenser (Auckland) and two unmarried daughters who reside with their parents. The late Mrs. Pavitt, was an exceptionally well read woman, and was always willing to give her help to any deserving cause. Many residents throughout the district will regret to learn of her demise.

Source: Greymouth Evening Star, 30 September 1919, Page 5.

OBITUARY

The death last week of Mr John Carlson of lower Hunter Road, removed a respected and worthy settler. He was almost the last of the early pioneers who made a settlement on what was known as the Ngaere block. The late Mr Carlson was born in Sweden in 1847, and emigrated to Australia in 1871. He came to Taranaki in 1881. When he came to the Eltham district he settled on land on the Lower Hunter Road and made a home right in the midst of a dense forest. Mr Carlson is survived by a grown up family of five sons and two daughters, and four of his sons fought in the European war.

Source: Stratford Evening Post, 4 February 1921, Page 5.

OBITUARY

CLAUSS - Roy H., M.D., a pioneering cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, died July 7, 2007 in New York City. He was 84. During his career, Dr. Clauss helped develop and perfect a variety of techniques involved in the performance of open heart surgery and cardiac bypass surgery, and helped pioneer bilateral carotid artery surgery. He authored over 150 medical articles and in 1971 co-authored ''Remedial Arterial Disease'' with the late Dr. Walter Redisch. Dr. Clauss and his second wife, Pamela Heavey Clauss, a surgical and heart pump nurse, along with Greek surgeon, Dr. George Sanoudos, established the first open heart surgery facility in Athens, Greece in the mid 1970s. Born in 1923 in Melrose Park, Illinois, Dr. Clauss graduated from Northwestern University in 1943 and from its medical school in 1947. Dr. Clauss married Jane Hamden, of Oak Park, Illinois, in 1945. In 1970 he married Pamela Heavey, and remained her devoted husband until her death in August, 2001. He had a tremendous love of the arts and music, frequenting the Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic as a patron. Dr. Clauss was for many years a member and then Deacon and Elder of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, in New York City. In 1993, he was one of the founding members of The City Church, New York. Dr. Clauss is survived by three children, eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, three siblings, and many devoted friends and colleagues. Dr. R. Maurice Boyd will hold services for Dr. Clauss at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel, 81st Street and Madison Avenue, on July 10, 2007 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made on behalf of Roy and Pamela Clauss to: Mend a Broken Heart Foundation, Inc., PO Box 434, Elmsford, NY 10523.

Source: The New York Times, 10 July 2007.

OBITUARY

CLAUSS-Pamela Heavey died peacefully at home on August 5, 2001 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Clauss, who lived in Manhattan, was the loving and devoted wife of Dr. Roy H. Clauss and the beloved and devoted stepmother of his three children Roy Stuart and his wife Kathryn, Eliot Reid and his companion Jamie Szoke, Jane B. Jackson and her husband David. She was a loving and devoted grandmother to Bryan North-Clauss, Melissa Malone, Lindsay, Ashley and Duncan Clauss, Floyd Jones, Pamela Jackson and Nathaniel Jackson, and sister of Jill Evans and her husband Alan Evans, and Philippa Lazarus and her husband Leslie Lazarus, A.O., of Sydney, Australia. Mrs. Clauss was born in Longueville, Sydney, Australia, to Alison Maud Bennett and John Aloysius Heavey, a New Zealand Navy veteran decorated for bravery in the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli in 1915. She was educated at St. Aidans and graduated from Sacred Heart College in Kensington, Sydney. Mrs. Clauss entered nursing training at St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney in 1942. Following a grand tour of Europe and nursing in England in 1956, she returned to Australia and was appointed nursing sister in charge of St. Vincent's newly established cardio-thoracic surgical unit under the direction of Dr. Harry Windsor. In 1959 Mrs. Clauss went to the Mayo Clinic as part of an exchange-training program, and in 1965 she joined the open heart surgery team of Dr. Roy Clauss and Dr. George Reed in New York City. Her pioneering of cardio-surgical by-pass techniques at the Mayo Clinic, New York University Medical Center and the New York Medical College educated a host of nurse perfusionists. Mrs. Clauss was a remarkable woman who devoted her life to helping others through her dedication to the Inner City Scholarship Fund and work at the Yorkville Comman Pantry. She pursued her interests in historic preservation through her work at Community Board Eight and the Seventy Fourth Street Association, and had a tremendous love of the arts and music, frequenting the Metropolitan Opera and the Philharmonic as a patron. Mrs. Clauss was a devout Catholic who gave to the Church and who received great strength from her faith. She will be remembered by her family and friends for her warmth, enthusiasm and kindness. Services will be held on Tuesday, August 7th at 10am at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola at 980 Park Avenue at 84th Street in Manhattan. Burial will be at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, New York. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Inner City Scholarship Fund, 1011 First Avenue, New York, NY 10022-4134.

Source: New York Times, 7 August 2001.

OBITUARY

Kevin Joseph Black,broadcaster: b Wellington, January 16, 1944; 1s, 1d; m Kristin Wilshier, 1d; d Auckland, February 18, 2013.

AN ICONIC radio personality of the 1980s, Kevin Black was pivotal in changing the way commercial radio was presented in New Zealand.

"If you were in music radio in the 80s, you sure as hell wanted to be working with Kevin Black than be on an opposing station, because you would be toast," said Black's former Radio Hauraki co-host, John Hawkesby. It is view shared within the broadcasting industry.

Black died suddenly from a suspected heart attack in his Remuera, Auckland, home on Monday. He had no underlying health conditions.

Before retiring in 2009, Black was a mainstay of music radio, having worked for ZM, ZB, Classic Hits, Solid Gold and The Sound.

He had a stint as a quiz master on the TV show Porkies and was an investor behind former music channel Max TV. He also owned Blackies Bar and Brasserie in Onehunga.

But he was known best for the Radio Hauraki breakfast show he hosted in the 1980s. It was here that he proved his influence over radio broadcasting in New Zealand.

"He was a natural ad libber, he was analytical over what the listener wanted," Hawkesby said. "He had an intimacy and an energy that made people want to turn the radio up, in case they missed something."

Black's earlier life was spent travelling the world with the British Merchant Navy, after joining the sea cadets at St Patrick?s College in Wellington.

It was during those travels that he became involved with the world?s first pirate radio station, Radio Caroline, which broadcast into Britain from just outside its territorial waters to circumvent the various industry and state controls on radio.

On returning to New Zealand, he worked for the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation before joining the Auckland-based Radio Hauraki - which itself had origins as a pirate station - and breaking new ground as a commercial radio presenter.

Former Hauraki breakfast co-announcer Phil Gifford called him the "Cheech and Chong of New Zealand breakfast radio".

"Blackie", as he was widely known, pioneered "candid calls", with listeners flocking to hear his pranks, such as calling the state mining authority to advise that he had dug a 40-metre hole in his backyard in search of minerals, or convincing a woman the remote control for her garage door opener was interfering with air traffic.

Such gags were revolutionary in an era dominated by state-controlled broadcasting, earning him infamy and making him the highest paid DJ in the country.

Yet while he drove a Rolls-Royce, former colleagues say he remained humble and was not fazed by social status.

He was also looking forward to his 70th birthday, in January 2014, and was in the midst of organising a bash for which he had asked his old radio pal Hawkesby to be master of ceremonies.

"He was full of life and he just looked good," Hawkesby said. "He was taut, tight and terrific, with a full head of hair."

Black was visiting a friend when he became unwell, and was found later at home by his family. He is survived by his wife, Kristin, and children Kandace, Kyran and Xavier.

Source: The Dominion Post, 23 Feb 2013, Page C6.

OBITUARY

Lance-Corporal J. McKone (died of wounds) was born at Hilderthorpe in December, 1895 and was educated at Awamoko School, finishing his education at St. Patrick's School Oamaru. After leaving school he joined the clerical branch of the railway service, and was stationed at Ngapara and Waiwera, where he was widely known. He enlisted at Waiwera, joining the Third Battalion of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade and subsequently was transferred to the signalling division. He landed in the firing-line in France on Easter Monday, and since then was constantly engaged in active work, taking part in three battles.

Source: The Press (Christchurch), 17 October 1916.

OBITUARY

Mr. James Duncan Hearn, returned soldier of the last war and a well known resident of Eastbourne and the Hutt Valley, died recently at his residence at Upper Hutt. Born at Arahura, Westland, in 1896, he was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Hearn, who afterwards went to Hastings. He was educated at the Hokitika High School, and later joined the staff of the Government Life Insurance Department, and was stationed at Wellington.

The late Mr. Hearn enlisted in 1914, and saw service on the Western Front, returning to New Zealand in 1919. On his discharge, he joined the staff of the Hutt Valley Electric Power Board, of which he was still a member at the time of his death.

He lived for a number of years at Eastbourne, and whilst resident there played cricket for the Eastbourne Club. Later he joined the local bowling club. He was also a Past Grand Master of Muritai Lodge, I.O.O.F., N.Z. After his transfer to Upper Hutt he became a member of the Wellington Racing Club, and at the time of his death was secretary of the Upper Hutt branch of the Returned Services' Association. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Source: Evening Post (Wellington), 24 December 1943.

OBITUARY

Mrs. Mary McLernon, a former resident of Napier for many years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. L. Primrose, Gisborne. Mrs. McLernon was the wife of Mr. Samuel McLernon, who was engaged in the jewellery business in Napier for more than 35 years, and who died twelve years ago. Mrs. McLernon was widely known as a valuable and untiring social worker, and was associated in an unostentatious manner with many Napier organisations for the promotion of social welfare. She was also a zealous church worker, who gave of her time unstintingly, notably in connection with St. John's Cathedral.

Mrs. McLernon leaves two sons, Mr. Harry McLernon, Gisborne, and Mr. Neville McLernon, Te Araroa, and two daughters, Mrs. H. L. Primrose, Gisborne, and Mrs. Gillies, Hamilton. One son, Lieutenant Leslie McLernon, was killed on Gallipoli.

The funeral will leave St. John's Church, Napier, at 2.30 to-morrow afternoon for the cemetery at Parke Island.

Source: From the Auckland Star on 8 May 1937.

OBITUARY

A SAD BOATING ACCIDENT.

A most melancholy boating accident occurred at the Thames on this day last week, whereby no less than four lives were lost. It appears that about noon on the day in question, Messrs W. Rea, sen., W. Rea, jun, A. S. Colquhoun, and John James started on a duck shooting expedition to the Piako swamps. The party set out from the beach in an open boat during a very severe north-westerly gale, and soon sailed out of sight. The boat was not seen to capsize, but late in the afternoon steamers reported having observed wreckage at the mouth of the Thames River. The boat was found on Monday morning in mid-channel bottom upwards. Unceasing efforts have been put forth by many willing hands since the occurrence, to recover the bodies. But so far only one body has been found, viz., that of Mr Colquhoun, which was found on Tuesday last, nearly a mile distant from where the accident occurred. The greatest sympathy is felt for those thus suddenly bereaved of those so dear and dear to them, and the sad occurrence has cast quite a gloom over the Thames. Mr Colquhoun has been head master of the Waiotahi, and latterly of the Tararu schools, was 26 years of age, and leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss. Mr Ren, sen., was a miner, and leaves a wife and six children. Mr Rea, jun., was 17 years of age, and pupil teacher at the Waiotahi School. Mr James was about 45 years of age, was also a miner, and leaves a wife and four young children.

Source: Te Aroha News, 16 May 1885 Page 7

THE FATAL BOATING ACCIDENT.

MR JAMES' BODY FOUND.

The suspense which has been endured by the relatives of the late Mr John James, one of the victims of the sad boating affair which happened recently in the Thames Harbour, was relieved on Saturday by the recovery of deceased's body. Shortly after the s.s. Kotuku left the Goods Wharf for Auckland on Saturday morning, the vessel was observed to deviate considerably from her proper course, and the sounding of her fog-horn soon denoted that something unusual had happened. Constables Dunn and Sheahon, with Messrs Clark and Simpson, were at the time preparing to set out on a searching expedition, but a boat manned by Messrs McClair, Lomas, and Irvine also put off from the wharf, and were the first to reach the steamer's side. The Kotuku then lay nearly opposite Tararu, and by her side was floating the body of the unfortunate man. It was immediately taken on board the small boat for conveyance to the wharf. As the party pulled ashore, the boat containing Constables Dunn and Sheahon approached, and the took possession of the remains, which were conveyed to the All Nations Hotel to await the necessary formal inquiry. The hands of deceased's watch pointed to 1½ minutes past 12 o'clock as the time of day at which the accident occurred.

Source: Thames Advertiser , 18 May 1885 Page 3

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ACTIVE LIFE ENDS
MR. CHAS. MATTHEWS
LONG PUBLIC SERVICE
PIONEER SHEEPFARMER

By the death yesterday evening, after a brief illness, of Mr. Charles Matthews, the Gisborne district lost a resident who had played an outstanding part in the farming, commercial and public life of the community. On Sunday morning Mr. Matthews suffered a seizure from which he failed to rally.

Born in England in 1878. Mr. Matthews came to New-Zealand with his parents, who settled in Patutahi. His father, Mr. Edwin Matthews, was a builder, but, attracted by the possibilities of farming in the district, acquired the Te Ruanui station, the breaking in of which was largely left to his son. In later years, Mr. Charles Matthews acquired other properties in the district, notably the Te Kopae station, which he also broke in from the rough. Throughout the district, and, indeed, much further afield, Mr. Matthews was known as an extremely competent farmer and breeder of Aberdeen-Angus cattle and Southdown sheep, and in this sphere he had earned a reputation that was rivalled by few.

16 Years County Chairman

The energy and zeal which he had devoted to his personal activities Mr. Matthews brought also into the public life of the district, which benefited in many ways from his able and farsighted administrative ability. Outstanding in this connection was his membership of the Cook County Council for a period of 24 years, for 16 of which he was chairman. Under his leadership, the County Council embarked upon a progressive programme which was largely responsible for the greatly improved amenities now enjoyed by the settlers.

His position on the County Council brought him larger and wider responsibilities. His experience on that body made him a valued member of the District Highways Council and Transport Licensing Authority and, in addition, he frequently represented the council at important local and national conferences. At various times he was also a member of the Mangapapa Town Board, the Cook Hospital Board, and the Poverty Bay Electric Power Board. In all of these activities he was noted for the soundness of his judgment and the breadth of his experience.

Semi-public duties also claimed a considerable share of his time, and in this connection no appeals made to him for a deserving cause fell on deaf ears. As chairman of the executive of the East Coast Patriotic Council he necessarily took a large part in the administrative work of that body and in the raising of funds for patriotic purposes. Last year he filled with distinction the position of chairman of the Competitions Society, and contributed largely to the success of a festival which was held under difficult conditions. He was also a keen member of the executive of the Crippled Children's Society and of the Rotary Club.

Company Directorships

Less well known, perhaps, were Mr. Matthews' associations with the commercial life of the district. He was a director of the ill-fated Poverty Bay Farmers' Meat Company, Limited, which experienced such difficult times 20 years ago, and other directorships which he held at the time of his death were those of Messrs. Williams arid Kettle Limited, Messrs. Adair Brothers, Limited, and Messrs. T. Corson arid Sons, Limited. In business affairs and in his public and private life Mr. Matthews was known for his equable temperament, his sound advice, and the enthusiasm which he applied to everything to which he set his hand.

For 33 years Mr Matthews had been actively connected with the Masonic Lodge as a member of Lord Abercorn, which had conferred its highest honours on him, and he had also held honours in the Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter.

He is survived by his widow, a daughter of the late Mr. A. J. J. Willson, and four sons and four daughters, Messrs. C. E. Matthews, of Waerenga-o-kuri, A. J. Matthews, of Rere, P. W. Matthews, of The Willows, Lieutenant R. H. Matthews, serving in the Middle East, Mesdames W. T. Brown, of Wellington, J. D. Kinder, of Gisborne, O. R. Bartrum, of Tolaga Bay, and Miss E. Matthews, of Gisborne.

The funeral will take place at Taruheru cemetery to-morrow after a service at his late residence, "Alyth," Hospital Hill.

Source: Gisborne Herald, 9 December 1942 Page 2

OBITUARY

Brenda LeVaun Morgan

Brenda LaVaun (Lundblad) Morgan, age 57, completed her battle with cancer and passed from the cares of this world into the arms of her Lord and Saviour Jesus on Sunday morning, October 25, 2015. She peacefully passed away at her home in Lacey, Washington.

Brenda was born on April 15, 1958 in Olympia, Washington, the first child of R. Vaun and Mary F. (Chappell) Lundblad. She lived her entire life in the Olympia area. Brenda attended South Bay Elementary School, Chinook Middle School, North Thurston High School and Centralia College.

Brenda enjoyed change and variety in her working career. Her first job during high school was working for North Thurston School District as an office assistant in the District office. After high school she worked for the Olympia Credit Union Center as a loan officer. Brenda left the public workforce in 1987 to stay home with her children. She started an in-home day care and enjoyed being home with her own children and caring for the children of family friends and children of families that quickly became part of her family.

In 1995, Brenda returned to work outside the home, at Top Foods in West Olympia as a deli worker. She then worked for Mega Foods in Lacey as the deli manager. When the deli closed, Brenda was offered a position as a meat wrapper. When the Lacey Mega Foods closed, she accepted a transfer to the Tumwater Mega Foods. Her final position was working for QFC in Lacey where she ultimately retired in December of 2013.

Brenda gave her life to Jesus at a young age while attending Emanuel Baptist Church in Olympia. She met her husband Dan on her sixteenth birthday at the Olympia Nazarene Church. Brenda and Dan were married on May 18, 1979. She gained her greatest joy from her three children and five grandchildren. She enjoyed working with children as a Sunday school teacher, Girl Scout leader and baseball coach. Knowing that as her children grew, there would be a home in the neighborhood where kids naturally gathered, she endeavored to make that her home. She organized water fights, baked cookies and opened her home and heart to all the neighborhood kids.

Brenda learned to crochet from her Grandma Fern. She really did not care much for the craft, but enjoyed the time with her grandmother. Brenda ultimately became very talented and she crocheted countless baby blankets and booties for friends and family. Some of her greatest joy came as a result of giving baby blankets to new mothers. Brenda's blankets have become treasured keepsakes.

Brenda was diagnosed with cancer in 2003. During her long fight she was a shining example of her faith in Christ, never complaining and always uplifting others. She was known for always having a smile and showing her love for Jesus by example.

Brenda was preceded in death by her grandparents, Richard and Fern Lundblad. She is survived by her parents Vaun and Mary Lundblad, brother Mike (Carol) Lundblad, husband Daniel Morgan, children Steven (Heather) Morgan, Sylvia (James) McFarland and Shapel Morgan. Her grandchildren Isaac, Clay and Bryce Morgan, James "JD" and Kaitlynn McFarland. Her sisters-in-love Merrill "Meri" (James) Waterhouse and Eldeen (Lee) Gilbert, brother-in-love Doug (Candy) Morgan and many other extended family members residing in Minnesota and Oklahoma.

OBITUARY

BRIEF ILLNESS
MR. H. L. PRIMROSE
LONG PUBLIC SERVICE

The death occurred this morning after a brief illness, of Mr. Harry Loftus Primrose, Commissioner of Crown Lands for the Gisborne land district for the past 13 years, and a public servant almost throughout his working life. Mr. Primrose had appeared to be in the best of health until last week, when he suffered a severe attack from which he failed to recover. He was 60 years of age.

News of his passing will be received with the deepest and widespread regret, for Mr. Primrose was known throughout the district and enjoyed the highest standing both in his official and private capacities. He took a keen and active interest in many community movements, among which was the improvement of the Waihirere Domain as an ideal playground for people of the district. He served in the last war with a surveying unit, and during the period of anxiety concerning the progress of the war in the Pacific, from 1941 to 1943, he made outstanding contributions to the preparations for defence of the East Coast area.

Prior to becoming Commissioner of Crown Lands in Gisborne, he was district surveyor and native lands consolidation officer, later becoming successively chief draughtsman and commissioner. He succeeded Mr. E. H. Farnie in the latter post.

He is survived by Mrs. Primrose and four sons, John, Adrian, Peter and Benjamin. Deep sympathy will be felt for the bereaved family. The funeral is to be on Monday, following a service at Mr. Primrose's late residence, at 3 p.m.

Source: Gisborne Herald, 1 July 1944, Page 2.

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BULLS NOTES

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

I have to record the passing of the last of the pioneers of the Lower Rangitikei, in the person of Mrs. Annie McDonnel, who reached the bend, in the road of life early on Wednesday morning The deceased lady will be sincerely mourned, especially by those to whom she was such a friend in the days of long ago. It is a far cry to the year 1840, when she landed in New Zealand in the ship Blenheim. She was a member of one of the Cameron families on board, and to distinguish her family from the others they were known as the Piper Camerons. The deceased lady was the last surviving member of that family. She lived in Wellington for about nine years after her arrival, and was then married to the late Mr. McDonnel, and came up to "Inverhoe," on the Rangitikei, where she has resided ever since. She is survived by three sons and six daughters, viz., Mr. John McDonnel (Marton), Mr. James McDonnel (Wairoa), and Mr. A. A. McDonnel (Lower Rangitikei), Mrs. Hugh Fraser (of Kauangaroa), Mrs. Gray (Wellington), Mrs. Smith (Palmerston North), Mrs. Daniels (Foxton), Mrs. Morse (Bulls), and Miss K. McDonnel, who lived with her mother. Twelve of her grandsons served at the front, viz., Capt. Daniels (killed), Laurie and Denis Daniels, William, Eric, and Dan Gray, also Lionel, Claude, George, Keith, and Wilson McDonnel, and Jack Fraser. Many of them were wounded. She also had three grand-daughters in the nursing staff - Nurse Gray, at the Front, and Nurses E. Gray and I. Daniels on the nursing staff in New Zealand. The two latter were both able to assist in nursing their grandmother at the last. Mrs. McDonnel would have been 90 years of age on Saturday.

Source: Wanganui Chronicle , 19 April 1919, Page 5

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BULLS

Sept 9th.

The death of James McDonnell, which happened on Sunday, has cast a gloom over the whole District. The deceased who has been gradually declining for some months past, arrived in the Colony of New South Wales as long ago as 1838, when he came to Wellington, being engaged in the shipping of horses and cattle to the above port. He subsequently determined to make New Zealand his home, and was one of, if not the first, settler in Rangitikei, where he has remained, living at Inverhoe ever since. The deceased in the early days was known throughout the Province for his unbounded hospitality, and never was there a case of want or distress but what "Big Mac" as his friends fondly called him, came forward to assist and alleviate. The funeral, which took place yesterday, was attended by settlers from all parts; and as the procession, which started from Bull's, neared the family burial ground at Inverhoe, its ranks were gradually swelled by young and old, by Maoris and others, all wishing to pay the last tribute of affection and respect to the once free-hearted settler, until it was at least half a mile long. In passing Parawanui I noticed that nearly all the Maoris who were themselves unable to follow, had adopted the usual symbol of their grief, viz - a garland of green creepers wreathed round their brows. The funeral service, which was performed by the Rev. Father Kirk, was admirably adapted for the occasion, and the address afterwards, pointing to the uncertainty of life and the wonderful mysteries of the never ending future, will long he remembered by the hundreds surrounding the grave where the remains of James McDonnell now rest in peace. Much sympathy was expressed for the widow and the large, though happily grown up family, thus suddenly left in sorrow, which let us hope will soon give way to a feeling of thankfulness in that death in this case was not only painless but peaceful.

Source: Wanganui Herald , 16 September 1875, Page 2

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DEATH OF A PIONEER

The funeral of the late Mr Hugh Fraser at the Fraser family cemetery, Parewanui, yesterday, was attended by many relatives and old friends. His parents, brothers and sisters and many of their descendants are buried there, dating back eighty years or more. Mrs Hugh Fraser died twelve years ago. She and her husband were pioneers of the bush-clad valley of Pohangina fifty years ago when the only road access was the bed of the river, which entailed no less than sixteen crossings. Some idea of the difficulties of transport may be gained from the fact that when Mr Fraser was carting his furniture and household goods to the new homestead the wagon was marooned in midstream during a flood which carried the whole of his clothing and effects away beyond recovery.

Though 91 years of age, Mr Fraser was well and active up to within two days of his death, when he had a fall. He suffered no pain. A month ago he had written from Ohura making all arrangements with the caretaker of the cemetery for his expected demise, also for transport and the attendance of the clergyman.

About ten years ago, when over 80, he had driven a horse and gig from Palmerston North to Ohura alone, a distance of about 180 miles, the time occupied being eight days. When 20 years of age, Mr Fraser had an adventure with the Maoris on the Coromandel Peninsula, where he and his companion were prospecting for gold. Only their knowledge of the Maori language acquired in old Rangitikei saved them from impending death.

Mr Fraser's survivors are James Fraser, of Hamilton; John Fraser, of Canada; Mrs Halse, of Okaihau, and Mrs Craven, of Ohura.

Source: Manawatu Standard, 20 November 1934 Page 8

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Death of an Old Colonist.

It is with sorrow that a large number of our readers will learn of the death of Mr Cord Heinrich Bensemann, which occurred at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr D. Max, at Hope yesterday morning. The deceased, who was a native of Hanover, was born in the year 1810, and was consequently nearly 73 years old. He landed at Nelson on the 16th June, 1843, having arrived in the ship St. Pauli, which sailed from Hamburg, bringing a number of passengers under the auspices of the New Zealand Company. In the early days of the settlement Mr Bensemann had to contend with the numerous difficulties which faced the pioneer settlers, and in his case they were not decreased by the fact of his being surrounded with colonists whose language he did not then understand. He was one of the original settlers at the German village at the Upper Moutere, and he continued to reside there for thirty-three years. The deceased was the father-in-law of the Rev W. Heine, Pastor of the Lutheran Church at the Upper Moutere, and although several of his descendants have preceded him on the long journey, he still leaves eight children, fifty-five grand children, and two great grand children to lament his death. His late wife, who was for some time prior to her decease a great sufferer, died some eight or nine years ago, and for the past few years Mr Bensemann has been ailing in health, whilst on Sunday last he was laid up with bronchitis, from which disease he died at 3 o'clock yesterday morning. The deceased was well known and respected by all the old settlers, English as well as German, and at his funeral, which will take place at the Lutheran Church Sarau, Upper Moutere, tomorrow morning at 11 o'olock, there is no doubt a great number will assemble to pay their last mark of respect.

Source: Colonist, 14 July 1883, Page 2 (Supplement).

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DEATH OF MISS C. FRASER.
A PIONEER SETTLER.

BULLS, Nov. 30.

The death occurred at Wanganui on Thursday of Miss Catherine Fraser, the last of a pioneer family of Rangitikei, her father, the late Duncan Fraser, and his wife coming from the Old Country and settling at Parewanui when there were few white people in this district. Miss Catherine Fraser was born at "Pukehou" just over 90 years ago, and on the death of her father went to Patea, where she conducted a private school for some 20 years, eventually going on to Aramoho, where she spent her later days. Representatives of pioneer families attended the funeral at the Fraser private cemetery, Bulls, on Friday, among the mourners being Mr J. J. McDonoll, of Marton, whose father, the late James McDonell, was the first white man in Rangitikei, taking up farming at "Inverhoo." Rev. T. G. Shilton conducted the service at the graveside, and the pall-bearers were Messrs J. E. Walker, R. C. S.McKenzie, C. Fraser, K. Fraser, R. F. Scott, and D. Campion.

Source: Manawatu Standard, 30 November 1935, Page 13.

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DEATH OF MR JOHN CAMERON.

From one end of Wairarapa to another, the news of the death of Mr John Cameron, of Opaki, will be learned with deep regret. He passed away this morning, at the age of 68. The deceased was born in Argyleshire, Scotland, and came out to New Zealand in 1840, in which year he arrived at Wellington. He lived at Kaiwarra for some little time, and eventually settled at Pahaou, where he has a station, which his son John now manages. He leaves a large family, nearly all of whom are grown up.

The late Mr John Cameron was a brother of Mr Duncan Cameron, of the Coast, and father of Mr Robert Cameron, who joined the Masterton Contingent of the New Zealand force which went to South Africa.

The deceased was one of the few remaining pioneers of settlement in this part of the Colony - and was one who had earned the esteem of all who knew him for his integrity and his sterling qualities as a colonist of many years standing. The grieving relatives will have the sympathy of a large number of settlers in their bereavement, The funeral will take place on Monday afternoon.

Source: Wairarapa Daily Times, 8 December 1900, Page 2.

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Death of Mr Poulgrain, Senior.

One by one our old colonists and residents pass to that bourne from whence no traveller returns. It is our painful duty on this occasion to record the death of Mr. G. Poulgrain of Tararu, who died on Thursday night, at the advanced age of 69 years - having practically reached the allotted age of three score years and ten.

The late Mr Poulgrain served his apprenticeship as a ship carpenter in his native land of Devonshire, England - where he married - but having contracted the gold fever left for the Bendigo goldfields and spent the early "fifties" there. He afterwards came to this colony and engaged in farming pursuits at Gisborne, but left there for Auckland shortly before the Poverty Bay massacre.

Very soon after the opening of this goldfield Mr Poulgrain took up his residence at Tararu and has resided on the same spot for 30 years. The deceased possessed a robust constitution and remained quite active until within the past month, when his health suddenly broke down and death overtook him quickly. The deceased, who was of a quiet disposition and greatly respected by his friends, leaves a widow - the partner of his joys and sorrows for 48 years and a grown up family of sons and daughters, to all of whom we extend our sympathy in this, the hour of their sad bereavement.

Source: Thames Advertiser, 23 April 1898 Page 4

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DEATH OF MR THOMAS WILSON OF OKETE.

Another old and much respected settler passed away from our midst last week, in the person of Mr Thomas Wilson, of Okete. The deceased gentleman was a native of Burton-on-Trent, England, and arrived at New Plymouth in the ship Berkshire during the year 1849. After a sojourn with his family in Taranaki for some years, during which time he was actively engaged in business, and successfully carried on a large farm, he took up his residence in the Raglan District in the year 1856, arriving in the Zillah. During the years that have passed since that date he was actively engaged in public as well as private life, he held the position of member for Raglan in the Provincial Council, and was earnestly interested on behalf of the district he represented. During the more than trying time of the war, whilst others settlers took refuge in Auckland, he courageously continued to occupy his farm. The danger of so doing was very great, and he ran many risks. At a later date he was appointed councillor for the Karioi riding in this county; also for many years he held office as chairman of the Whaingaroa Road Board, and was a useful man in all public matters of interest to the district. For many years past he suffered from rheumatism, and had at times received great benefit from a sojourn at the Whaingaroa Hot Springs, but being of a good old age he passed away from amongst us, another of those old pioneers whose place will be hard to fill. The funeral left the residence of the deceased at one o'clock on Saturday afternoon last. A large number of friends from all parts of the district had assembled, and followed the remains to the place of interment, Okete Wesleyan Church ground. On arriving at the church, as large a number met us, and after the remains of our deceased and respected friend were conveyed into the church, every seat was occupied. The service was read in an impressive manner by the Rev. Mr Stephenson, and the largest number of settlers that I have yet seen at a funeral were gathered around the last resting-place of their late fellow settler. Very great sympathy was felt and expressed for the family in their bereavement. The day was very squally, but during the interment continued fine. - (Own Correspondent, Raglan, September 13th.)

Source: Waikato Times, 14 September 1886, Page 2.

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DEATH OF MR. DONALD FRASER.

An old, highly esteemed, and widely known pioneer settler of the Rangitikei district passed to his rest on Saturday morning last, in the person of Mr. Donald Fraser. The deceased gentleman, who had attained the ripe age of 82 years, was born in Coron, Argyle, on Loch Linne, Scotland, in February, 1835. Mr Fraser was wont to describe his father as being "one of a family of fifteen, his mother one of fifteen, and himself one of fifteen." They left Greenock in August 1840, in the 450 ton barque Blenheim, and arrived in Wellington on Christmas Day of the same year. The passengers were mostly from the Highlands, and landed at Kaiwarra on December 27th. The father, Mr Duncan Fraser, set up as a blacksmith on the beach near Tinakori road, Wellington. When the Rangitikei block was purchased from the natives he went to look at it, riding on subsequently to Wanganui, where his daughter, Mrs Campion, was living. On his return he purchased 200 acres from the Government at 10s. per acre. The family then went to live in the Rangitikei. Mr Donald Fraser came up in 1852 with some cattle, he and his mother driving them all the way from Wellington, and travelling on foot themselves. The family had the greatest influence upon the settlement of the Rangitikei, its descendants some years ago numbering well over a thousand, and embracing the McGregors, the McKenzies, the Stevenses, the Campions, and the Richardsons, besides those bearing the name of the clan itself. Mr. Donald Fraser lived at Pukehou ever since he went there in 1852, with the exception of brief intervals when he caught the spirit of the goldfields, and made trips to the diggings in Victoria and Otago. He became widely known throughout the surrounding districts as a farmer on a large scale, though taking little part in public affairs. He was best known, perhaps, for his connection with the turf, which extended right back to the early days. His first recollections of racing were of rough and ready meetings on Petone beach and Te Aro flat, in Wellington. He had a vivid memory of such old-time champions as Figaro, Riddlesworth, and Sharkie. Mr Fraser used to do some long rides at different times before the days of trains, and on several occasions rode from Wellington to Pukehou by the old beach road from Paekakariki in 15 or 16 hours. He had a favourite horse by Peter Flat called Cracker, a wonderful horse with easy paces. He bred and owned many good animals, and raced horses for over forty years. Among some of those he bred were Fiteshire, Don Juan, St. Albans, Armourer, Barbarian, Gun Cotton, Bay Leaf, Lauiel, Daphne, Lorelei, Laurestini, Glory, Flora McDonald, Titokowaru, Plain Bill, Speculation, Ngatuera and Brown Spec. The greatest of all his horses however, was the champion Advance, by Vanguard-Laurel, who in his day won the finest prizes of the New Zealand turf. Laurel was subsequently owned and raced by Mr T. G. Collins, of Rangitikei Line, and Plain Bill was raced by Mr Tom Scott, of Parewanui.

For many years Mr Fraser had held the position of elected patron of the Rangitikei Racing Club. One of the first horses he raced was Fifeshire, who ran at Wanganui in 1864, so that for over forty years he has been the owner of racing stock. Mr Fraser had only been ill for a fortnight before his death, and previously had scarcely a day's illness in the course of his long life. Up till a month ago he was attending the stock sales and buying and selling, with as much keenness and acumen as he had ever done. A family of nine are left to mourn their loss. The sons are Mr Duncan Fraser and Mr Alexander Fraser (who left New Zealand with the 23rd Reinforcements), and the daughters Mrs Thomas Scott (Wanganui), Mrs D. H. Guthrie (Feilding), Mrs Frank Gorringe (Palmerston N.), Mrs Mervyn Gorrmge (Wellington), and three single daughters - Misses Marjorie, Kate and Sidney Fraser. The funeral will take place this afternoon, when the remains of the sturdy pioneer will be laid to rest in the family burial ground of the Fraser Clan at Parewanui.

Source: Wanganui Chronicle, 6 August 1917, Page 6.

BURIAL OF DONALD FRASER.

Settlers for many miles round attended the funeral of Mr Donald Fraser on Monday at Parawanui. Over 60 motor-cars left the house, and others assembled at the cemetery. Kawana Ropiha, on behalf of the Ngatiapa tribe, gave the ancient Maori chant for the departure of the chieftain. The Maori women wore wreaths of green leaves, and six young Maori lads bore the coffin on their shoulders. A number of valuable Maori mats were buried with the coffin. These were offerings of the tribe, to whom he had been a friend for 60 years. Sir James Carroll, Sir James Wilson, Mr James Colvin. M.P. and Mr D. H. Guthrie M.P. (son-in-law) were present.

Source: Feilding Star, 8 August 1917, Page 2.

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DEATH OF PIONEER
MR. F. W. PEDDLE
LONG PUBLIC SERVICE
PASSES LONG FARMING CAREER

The death this morning of Mr. Frederick William Peddle removes a figure who had been prominent in many aspects of the life of the Dominion and had contributed largely to its development. Although a great part of his life had been spent in the Gisborne district, he had left his mark in other parts of the country and also in Australia.

Born in Somerset, England, 78 years ago, he came to New Zealand when only 11 years of age and joined his brother who was then working on a station in Hawke's Bay. A few years later, attracted by stories of the rich land in the Poverty Bay hinterland, he set out north on horseback. A land deal which he had contemplated fell through and his first venture in this district was the opening of a butcher's shop at Ormond. While there he acquired property at Raukaroa and later bought the Youngs Nick's Head station and also secured interest at Motu which he retained throughout the remainder of his life.

Shortly after the turn of the century he went to Australia and for a time was farming at Toowoomba, in Queensland, but after a few years decided to return to Now Zealand. He bought property at Dargaville and farmed there for a time before venturing on the development of a large block of land in the Wairarapa district. During tile last war he lived a retired life in Auckland for a time and then returned to Gisborne to develop the interests he had retained here. He opened a sawmill at Motu and commenced the falling of his bush there, this being an undertaking of some considerable magnitude.

Interest in Politics

During the 67 years he lived in the Dominion, Mr Peddle, who had started out as a farm boy, owned and developed some tens of thousands of acres of land, opening up, in the process, a good deal of back country. During part of the time he had also been engaged in supervising the properly involved in his brother's estate.

In addition to his farming and sawmilling activities he had also devoted much time to matters of public interest and was known as a stalwart and determined supporter of any cause to which he lent his aid. He was a close student of politics and more than one public man owed a good deal to his assistance. He was a member of a committee which first induced the Rt. Hon. J. G. Coates to stand for Parliament and some years later himself contested an Auckland seat as an Independent Liberal. In more recent years he had been a member of the Gisborne Chamber of Commerce and had taken an active interest in problems affecting farmers on the flats, his own immediate interests being centred in his property at The Willows.

An active man throughout his life, Mr. Peddle had enjoyed good health until only a few months ago, and his energy and enthusiasm were the envy of those who came in contact with him. Failing health had restricted his activities only during recent weeks, and even after it was necessary for him to enter hospital he maintained a keen interest in his business affairs.

Mr Peddle is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Eliza Willson, whom he married 38 years ago, and two sons, Messrs. F. W. and R. J. Peddle, both of Gisborne. His only daughter died a few years ago. The funeral will take place at Taruheru Cemetery tomorrow afternoon.

Source: Gisborne Herald, 30 July 1942 Page 4

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DEATH OF POPULAR GISBORNE RESIDENT:
MR. H. S. P. McLERNON

The death occurred at his home in Hurahura Road, Gisborne, on Thursday night of Mr. Harry Stuart Parnell McLernon, a popular and esteemed citizen of Gisborne. He was 65 years of age.

Mr. McLernon was the second son of the late Mr. G. McLernon, Napier. He was born in Hamilton and was educated in Gisborne and at the Napier Boys' High School. He entered business in Gisborne and during later years was employed by the jewellery firms of A. Stoneham and Company and W. Good and Company.

Mr. McLernon was an enthusiastic member of the Gisborne Savage Club and was honorary stage director and a member of the executive for many years . He also look a keen interest in the production of amateur theatricals in Gisborne. In his younger days he was a keen sportsman. He played Rugby football, and was an active member of the Gisborne Rowing Club. He was a member of the Gisborne Club.

During the First World War Mr. McLernan held the rank of captain in the East Coast Mounted Rifles.

Mr. McLernon is survived by his wife, four sons and a daughter - Mr. Colin McLernon, Canada, Mr. Samuel McLernon, Christchurch, Mr. Michael McLernon. Gisborne, Mr. Jock McLernon, Hokitika, and Miss Jane McLernon, Gisborne. All his sons served in the Second World War and his daughter trained as a nurse during the war period.

There are two brothers in Canada, Messrs. J. R. S. and A. S. McLernon, and another, Mr. W. M. McLernon, in Hawera, and two sisters, Mrs. H. T. Gillies, Hamilton, and Mrs. H. L. Primrose, Gisborne.

Source: Gisborne Herald, 17 June 1950, Page 6.

OBITUARY

EMILY MAUD MARY WIRTH.

The late Emily Maud Mary Wirth passed away at her residence at West Toodyay, on December 4th, at the age of 42 years. She had lived in Toodyay all her life and leaves a husband and one daughter to mourn their loss. The funeral took place on Sunday morning last, being largely attended by relations and friends, the Rev. J. Mason officiating. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. J. W. Purslowe. Floral tributes were received from the following:- Husband and Daughter; T. and E. Wirth; Father, Mother, Brothers aud Sisters; Cedric and Olive; Aunt Mary and family; D. M. Lukin; Ernest, Agnes and little Billie Roach; Mr and Mrs S S. Sinclair and family; T. Ferguson and family; Mr and Mrs D. M. Lloyd; E. Lee and family; Mr and Mrs D. E. Lloyd and family; Mrs F. M. Smith and family; Mr and Mrs S. Ferguson and family; S. J. Lee and family; Jack, Eva and family; Mr and Mrs S. Parker; Mr and Mrs T. W. Ferguson and family.

The pall bearers were Messrs. S. S. Sinclair, W. W. Hasson, J. McCluney and C. J. Lloyd.

Source: Toodyay Herald, 12 January 1924, Page 1.

OBITUARY

L. R. McLernon

Funeral for Leslie R. McLernon will be held at 12 noon today at the chapel or Jos. C. Wray & Co., 1214 Mountain St. He died Thursday in the Montreal General Hospital at the age of 40.

Born in Toronto, Ont., Mr. McLernon was educated at Trinity College school, Port Hope, and McGill University.

He joined the Navy during the Second World War and was awarded a Distinguished Service Cross at St. Valery during the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force.

Mr. McLernon later commanded a motor torpedo boat during the war.

He was a member or the Naval Officer's Club of Montreal.

He is survived by his wife, the former Diana Dawes; and two children, Dilin and Patricia.

OBITUARY

LATE CR. C. E. WATKiNS.

The death occurred at his residence, "The Bungalow," Middleton Road, on Monday, July 10, of Councillor Charles Edwin Watkins, at the age of 74 years.

Born is Akaroa, New Zealand, in 1859, the late Cr. Watkins was the son of the late Dr. H. W. D. Watkins. His grandfather was one of the earliest settlers in the Canterbury district, under a scheme under the auspices of the Church of England. Educated in New Zealand, the late Cr. Watkins early showed an aptitude for surveying and civil engineering, and while still in his teens won a prize of £100 for devising a drainage scheme for the Ashburton County Council. Later he was engaged
in mining surveying in New Zealand, and was attracted to Western Australia by the gold discoveries of the 90's. Shortly after his arrival he held the position of manager of Hope's Hill mine at Southern Cross, but later transferred his activities
farther afield, after the discovery of Coolgardie by Bayley. For several years he acted as representative for various London financial interests, and was also engaged on mining surveys for the Government. When gold mining declined, he selected land in the vicinity of Woodanilling, which he farmed for some years, and which he held at the time of his death. He returned to surveying in the agricultural areas for a time, and from 1915 to 1927 was in New South Wales, where he held various positions as an engineer for the Metropolitan Board of Works, Sydney, and as Consulting Engineer for various Shire Councils. In 1927 he returned to Albany, and had resided here continuously since. He represented the East Ward in the Council for nearly five years. During his residence in Albany he designed the storm water drainage system on Mt. Clarence for the Council.

The late Cr. Watkins is survived by a widow and one son, Mr. C. T. Watkins, who practised his profession as a solicitor in Albany for some years, and who is now practising in Perth.

Source: Mount Barker and Denmark Record (Albany, WA), Mon 17 Jul 1933, Page 3.

OBITUARY

MARY BARBARA MCLERNON

On August 2, 2007, Mary Barbara McLernon, in her ninetieth year died peacefully at home surrounded by family and caregivers. For the past 10 years, she courageously battled Parkinson's Disease while retaining an amazing memory, her strong humour, and a vital will to live.

Mary was predeceased by her loving husbands Robert Ross McLernon and Roy Aubrey McLernon, as well as her brother Ramsey Fraser.

Loving Mother of John (Peggy), David (Pam), Colin (Gwen), Robert (Debby); Dear Grandmother of Christopher (Ali), Michael (Joanne), Jennifer, Laura, Lynn, and Robbie and Great-Grandmother of Max, Will, Charlie, Ethan, Jack, and Sophie. Stepmother of Diana (Michael), Derry (Steve), Peter (Diane), and Richard. Step-grandmother to Mark, Matthew, Sean, Robin, Ken, Jamie, Antoine, and Arianne.

She will also be missed by many dear friends in Toronto, Montreal, North Hatley, Florida, and Knowlton.

Mary was an avid gardener and graciously hosted many garden tours at her beloved Sherrygroom Farm. She led an active sports life competing well into her seventies in Golf and Tennis.

A private family funeral was held. There will be a memorial celebration for friends and family at the Knowlton Golf Club.

OBITUARY

MR ALLAN FINDLAY

Although it was expected, the passing of Mr Allan Findlay shocked the residents of Denniston where he was one of the most energetic and public-spirited of men, says the "Westport News." No cause found him withhold his services if it were a deserving one. He was mainly instrumental in the establishment of a gala day each year on the 3rd of June (the King's Birthday), and it was then that the annual six-a-side hockey tournament of the Buller district was held and an attraction which drew hundreds to the top of the mountain. He had been secretary since its inception of the County of Buller Hockey Sub-Association, and his loss to this branch of ladies' sport will be keenly felt. His services during the 1929 earthquake and the relief work which followed will ever stand to the credit of his name. As secretary of the school committee he was an indefatigable worker. He was one of those on whom Denniston owes a debt of gratitude for the establishment of an up-to-date secondary school and technical branch. He has been congratulated over and over again by the Nelson Education Board on the thoroughness of his work, and only at its last monthly meeting when speaking to a vote of the members for his speedy return to health, it was declared that he was the best school secretary among the very many under the Nelson Board.

Mr Findlay was 45 years old at his death, and served with the Medical Corps during the Great War, was decorated with the D.C.M. for gallantry at Gallipoli, and invalided from the Peninsula. When well again he served in France.

His funeral, which left the residence of his parents, Mr and Mrs J. Findlay, Mill street, Westport, was a military one. There was a very large number of cars conveying representatives of public and sporting bodies both from Denniston and the whole of the Buller district. Among those who were present were the Hon. W. H. Mclntyre, M.L.C., and Mr P. C. Webb, M.P. for Buller. The Rev. S. W. Webber conducted the service at the graveside, "The Last Post" being sounded by Bandsman V. McHerron. General regret is being expressed with his wife and sons and his parents and sister, Miss E. Findlay.

Source: Nelson Evening Mail, 5 August 1935, Page 7.

OBITUARY

Mr C. L. SUTTON

The death has occurred at Auckland at the age of 93 of Mr Clement Lawrence Sutton, a veteran Waikato coachman. Born in a military camp at Karaka during the Maori wars, his father ran the first mail coach from Raglan to Hamilton. Mr Sutton, himself, carried the mail over this route for 50 years. After marrying he settled in Hamilton in 1890 and ran the town's first livery stables and expanded the coaching business all over the Waikato. He will he remembered by identities of the Cambridge district.

Source: Waikato Independent, 9 November 1949, Page 5.

OBITUARY

MR DUNCAN CAMERON

The death occurred yesterday morning, at Moroa, near Greytown, of a highly respected and pioneer settler of the Wairarapa, in the person of Mr Duncan Cameron, who had reached the ripe ago of 84 years. Deceased came to New Zealand with his parents, and landed, at Kaiwarra on Christmas Day, 1840. In the year 1846 his father, Mr Donald Cameron, entered into possession of the sheep station, on the East Coast, known as Pahaoa, which later was taken over by the five sons, Messrs Dugald, Alexander, Donald, John and Duncan Cameron. Later again Messrs Duncan and John Cameron bought out their brother's interest in Pahaoa, and divided the property into two parts, one of which was renamed Glen Dhu, and became the property of Mr Duncan Cameron.

Deceased leaves a widow, who is a daughter, of the late Mr Archibald Gillies, of Otaraia, and there were ten children, as follows:- Messrs William, (deceased), Thomas (deceased), Alan (at Castlepoint), and Jack Cameron (at Glen Dhu), Misses Annie, Nellie, and Grace Cameron, and Mrs Cecil Kebbell, Mrs Fred Pearce, and Mrs J. Goring Johnston. The relatives will have the deep sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their bereavement.

Source: Wairarapa Daily Times, 22 April 1915, Page 5.

OBITUARY

Mr G. W: Bensemann.

By the death of Mr G. W: Bensemann, which occurred on Good Friday, the Upper Moutere district has lost one of its pioneers and a useful public man. Mr Bensemann was born in Nelson in 1847, his parents coming here from Germany. After some years' residence in town the family moved to the Moutere. Mr Bensemann, with his brother Frederick, was engaged for many years in the sawmilling business, combined with farming. He had the misfortune to lose his left arm while in the sawmill, a heavy handicap which left him undaunted, and he continued to not only carry on his business, but his interest in public affairs was unabated. He was chairman of the School Committee and a member of the Road Board for a score of years, and for fully thirty years he was a churchwarden of tho Lutheran Church. Of later years, Mr. Bensemann confined his attention to farming. Death followed upon an illness of several months, and was not unexpected. He left a widow and eight children, all grown up, three sons, Messrs Conrad, Rudolf,and Joseph Bensemann, and five daughters, Mesdames Schroeder (Ranzau), Blaess (Australia), Eggers (Wakapuaka), and two who are unmarried. The funeral on Sunday last was largely attended, the Rev. G. F. Hoyer conducting the burial service.

Source: Colonist, 1 April 1910, Page 2.

OBITUARY

MR GEO. HAYLOCK

On Monday evening a very old identity old identity of the Peninsula passed away suddenly at his residence, Akaroa, in the person of Mr Geo. Haylock. Deceased was in his seventy-eighth year. He had enjoyed good health till about a month ago, when he complained of choking sensations, and was attended to by Dr McReddie, who said his heart was weak. However, Mr Haylock went about as usual, and walked down on Monday afternoon to get the daily paper. Mrs Haylock left him for about ten minutes that evening. He seemed perfectly well, but when she returned she found him quite dead.

The Haylocks are of an Essex family. The Ashdon Hall Farm has been in the possession of the family for years, and deceased was born there on August 21, 1833. In 1850 his father, who was then a widower, came out with his family in the sailing ship Monarch, and landed in Lyttelton on April 6, 1850, coming straight on to Akaroa. Mr Haylock, senr., and family lived for two years in a house on the section now owned by Mr L. J. Vangioni. After living there two years he moved d up the Grehan Valley, where he had a flour mill.

Mr Gorge Haylock, speaking to us some time ago about the early days, spoke strongly about the carelessness of some of the early settlers in not seeing they had correct deeds to their properties, and said many trusting people lost money in this way. His father, who came out with letters of introduction from Lord Mansfield to Sir George Grey, had much trouble in getting land when he came here. He had promises from Sir George Grey of land at £1 per acre if the Canterbury Land Association was not formed in three months' time. He was also promised excellent terms by Mr Godley. In the end he decided not to buy from the Government, but purchased from private persons. Ho bought a section in Akaroa as well as the Heads property, for which he had title deeds, but the Grehan Valley property had no title deeds to it. At his father's death George Haylock took over the mill at Grehan Valley.

The tale of the Monarch's trip is told in "The Stories of Banks Peninsula," where mention is made of the Grehan mill run by Mr Haylock. This was the first flour mill imported to Canterbury, it being the habit to ground the flour in hand mills. All the wheat from the Canterbury Plains used to come down to Akaroa to be ground in Mr Haylock's mill, and sent back to the consumers there. However, though it had such a good start, difficulties began to surround the mill. Trade fluctuated, and in the end Mr Geo Haylock had to abandon the business. He then carried on business as a wheelwright work for which he bad an absolute genius. Whenever any machinery went wrong or any clock was out of order, Peninsula people used at once to consult Mr George Haylock, who repaired everything that was brought to him. He carried on this work till about ten years ago, since when he has only done a few odd jobs. Mr Haylock was also a keen gardener having a thorough knowledge of practical gardening. Being seventeen years of age when the Monarch came to New Zealand, Mr Haylock had a good knowledge of the early days, and he was very interesting indeed to talk to, keeping a clear memory of the old limes.

In 1851 Mr Haylock married the youngest daughter of Dr. Watkins. He leaves a wife and fourteen children, six sons and eight daughters. He was buried by the Rev. A. H. Julius in the Church of England cemetery on Wednesday, there being a large attendance at the funeral.

Source: Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 3 February 1911, Page 2.

OBITUARY

MR JOHN McDONELL.

With tragic suddenness, Mr John McDonell passed away peacefully whilst resting at his home on Tutaenui Road, Marton, on Wednesday afternoon, in in his 70th year. He appeared to be in his usual health, being of a robust appearance, and his sudden death came as a great shock to his relatives and friends.

Mr McDonell was a keen sportsman, and was formerly well-known in the racing world, having raced Papatere and Bonnie Rill. For a number of years he officiated as clerk of the course for the Rangitikei Racing Club, of which he was elected a life member on retiring. In appreciation of his services as steward, Mr McDonell was elected a life member of the Marton Jockey Club at its last annual meeting. During the years 1921, 1922, and 1923 he filled the office of president of the Marton District A. and P. Association, and always took a keen interest in the affairs of the association. For a number of years he followed the occupation of farming in the Sanson, Halcombe, and Marton districts, finally retiring to take up his residence in Marton. Mr McDonell leaves a widow and one son (Wilson McDonell, of Dannevirke), and two daughters (Mrs Henry Lampp and Mrs Albert Lampp, of Marton).

Source: Manawatu Standard, 20 November 1936, Page 8

OBITUARY

MR R. A. HAMMERTON

(P.A.) WELLINGTON, Dec. 23.

The death has occurred of Mr Reginald A. Hammerton, engineer and surveyor. Mr Hammerton, who was born at New Plymouth and educated at Wellington, did railway survey work in many parts of the North Island and in Australia. He became permanent way engineer of the Wellington city tramways in 1902, and retired in 1932.

Source: Evening Star, 24 December 1946, Page 4.

OBITUARY

MR W. E. SEARLE

Mr Walter E. Searle, for many years one of the most respected citizens of Oamaru, passed away on Friday last at Timaru, where he was living in retirement. He was born at St. Denys, Southampton, and came to New Zealand with his parents on the Dunfilian about 70 years ago. As a boy he attended the old Stone School in Union street, Dunedin, and the North-East Valley School. He later settled in Oamaru, where he became one of the pioneers of the motor industry for North and Central Otago. Mr Searle took a leading part in the public life of Oamaru. He was a borough councillor for some years, one of the original members of the Beautifying Society, and a justice of the peace. He was also a Rotarian and a zealous Sunday school worker. His wife died 10 years ago, and he is survived by a grown-up family of two daughters and three sons - Sister R. A. Searle, of Timaru Hospital; Mrs R. Sutton, of Christchurch; Mr E. A. Searle, of Dunedin; Mr H. V. Searle, of Nelson; and Dr W. N. Searle, of London.

Source: Otago Daily Times, 5 October 1943, Page 6.

OBITUARY

MR WALTER ANDREWS.

Mr Walter Andrews (Waltham) who passed away last week after a short illness was well known in Akaroa where he paid many visits. He married Miss Laura Haylock, daughter of the late Mr Geo. Haylock, Akaroa, and is connected with several families here. He was a very keen churchman, being a member of the vestry of St. Saviour's, Waltham. He was working in Messrs A. J. White's factory up to a week before his death. Mrs James Rhodes (Akaroa) is a sister of Mrs Andrews and Mrs F. R. E. Davis is a niece. Mr Andrews had made arrangements to visit Akaroa before he contracted pneumonia which proved fatal.

Source: Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 31 August 1937, Page 3.

OBITUARY

MR. C. M. WALLACE

The sudden death yesterday afternoon of Mr. Charles Martin Wallace at the residence of his son, Mr. B. Wallace, 795 Childers road, came as a shock to his many friends. Born at Wanganui 65 years ago, Mr. Wallace was the son of one of the earliest settlers of the Wanganui district, Mr. Joseph Wallace, who survives his son, being now 98 years of age. Throughout his life Mr. Wallace was a clerical worker, his occupation being interrupted by the 1914-18 war when he went overseas with the ninth reinforcements.

At the age of 24 Mr. Wallace married Miss Cathrine Anne Irwin at Wellington, and 14 years ago the couple came to Gisborne to settle. Mr. Wallace was engaged in the taxi business as a bookkeeper in Gisborne but had not enjoyed the best of health during the past 12 months.

To mourn his loss Mr. Wallace leaves his wife, two sons and two daughters. They are Mrs. V. Chamberlain, Wellington, Mrs. T. Mosen, Wanganui, and Messrs. B. Wallace, Gisborne, and E. Wallace, Frankton Junction. There are also 10 grand-children.

A service is to be held in Cochrane's chapel, William street, at 3 o'clock on Monday afternoon, after which the funeral will leave for the Taruheru cemetery.

Source: Gisborne Herald,3 August 1946, Page 8.