Notes

OBITUARY

MR. FRANK L. FEARN

The death of Mr. Frank Leonard Foam took place last night at his residence, 144 Wainui road, removing a station manager who has been well known in the Gisborne district for many years.

The late Mr. Fearn, who was 65 years of age, was born in Yorkshire, England, and came to New Zealand with his parents when only seven years old. Living first in Napier, he took up the occupation of station hand, and came to the Gisborne district 35 years ago, remaining here ever since.

During the greater part of his time in the district he was managing well-known properties. In this capacity he was for 17 years with the late Mr. T. Jex-Blake, for two years with Mr. D. J. Parker, and for five years with the late Mr. F. Hall. Ill health overtook him 18 months ago.

Deceased was married in Gisborne to Miss Jessie McConnell shortly after coining to Gisborne. His wife predeceased him about two years ago. He is survived by one daughter and one son, Mrs. A. J. Miles and Mr. G. Fearn, both of Gisborne.

The interment will take place at the Taruheru cemetery to-morrow, the funeral leaving deceased's late residence after a short service at 2 p.m.

Source: Poverty Bay Herald, 9 September 1936, Page 2

OBITUARY

MR. GEORGE J. DUXFIELD
Pioneer Matamata Settler

One of Matamata's oldest and most respected farmers, Mr. George J. Duxfield, died suddenly at his home close to Matamata on Sunday last. Deceased, who was 79 years of age, was born at Newcastle-on-Tyne, England, in 1857, and came to New Zealand in the s.s. Ruapehu in July, 1886.

Mr. Duxfield came of farming stock, being a son of the late Mr. John Duxfield, of Waterworks Farm, South Gosforth, Newcastle, in the county of Northumberland. Other members of the family farmed in that county and in Yorkshire. When a depression occurred in the farming industry in England in the 80's the family migrated to New Zealand. For the first few years after landing Mr. Duxfield worked on the main trunk railway, assisting to build the station at Te Awamutu. Later he engaged in contracting at Whangarei. Towards the end of the 90's Mr. Duxfield commenced dairy farming at Point Chevalier, Auckland, but after six years took up the farm he occupied at the time of his death when the Matamata Estate was opened in 1904.

Mr. Duxfield throughout his life showed a keen interest in farming matters, and was a foundation member of the Matamata branch of the Farmers' Union and of the Matamata A. and P. Association. He also, served on the hall committee and school committee in the early days, and throughout was a staunch supporter of the Anglican Church, serving for many years on the vestry. Although of a retiring disposition, he was ever-ready to assist a good cause, but of recent years had retired from public life. Deceased is survived by a grown-up family of four sons, Messrs. G. F., S. R. and S. K. Duxfield (Matamata) and J. E. Duxfield (Puketurua), and nine daughters, Misses E. M. and H. E. Duxfield (Matamata), and Mesdames C. W. Blennerhassett (Litchfield), C. C. Dinsdale (Te Poi), S. J. Hewlett (Otorohanga), H. T. Munro (Tauranga), A. Long (Matamata), W. T. Bell (Auckland) and G. J. Hemsley (Waharoa). Three brothers, Messrs. F. W. and A. W. Duxfield (Wanganui), R. D. Duxfield (Horotiu), and one sister, Mrs. J. McLaren (Te Aroha), also survive him.

The funeral service was held on Tuesday, the Rev. G. F, W. Oulds officiating. There was a very large and representative gathering of settlers at the service and at the graveside, and also many beautiful floral emblems from friends and societies. The pall-bearers were the four sons and two nephews, Messrs. T. McLaren (Manawaru) and P. Duxfield (Wanganui).

Source: Matamata Record, 5 March 1936, Page 4.

Obituary

The death has occurred of Mr. George Joseph Duxfield, aged 79, one of the oldest and best-known farmers in the Matamata district. Mr. Duxfield, who was born in England in 1857, was the eldest son of the late Mr. John Duxfield, of Waterwork Farm, South Gosforth, Newcastle-on-Tyne. With his parents, Mr. Duxfield came to New Zealand in the steamer Ruapehu, landing at Auckland in 1886. For a time he worked on the Te Awamutu section of the Main Trunk railway, and later he was engaged in contracting at Whangarei. He then began farming on his own account at Point Chevalier, Auckland, remaining there until 1904. In that year he took up his farm property at Matamata.

Mr. Duxfield was a foundation member of the Matamata branch of the Farmers' Union and of the Matamata Agricultural and Pastoral Association. Although of a retiring disposition, he was always ready to help a worthy cause but of recent years had retired from public life. He was a staunch supporter of the Anglican Church and for many years served on the vestry. In 1892 Mr. Duxfield married Miss Marian Kinlock, third daughter of the late Mr. Edward Kinlock, of Auckland. Mr. Duxfield is survived by Mrs. Duxfield, four sons and nine daughters.

Source: New Zealand Herald, 7 March 1936.

OBITUARY

MR. GEORGE MUIR

The sudden death of Mr. George Muir on Tuesday caused widespread regret among the many friends he made in this district during his 52 years' residence here. Mr. Muir died in Gisborne following a period of indifferent health.

A well-known and highly respected resident of the district, Mr. Muir was the youngest child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Muir and was born in Akaroa 72 years ago. He lived at Springton for a few years before coming to Gisborne at the age of 20. He took up employment on Te Arai station until it was broken up for settlement and then shifted to Makaraka, where he was employed by the Poverty Bay Turf Club for the next 26 years.

In 1901 he married Miss Elizabeth McConnell. Ten years ago he took up farming on his own account, but on the death of his wife seven years later took up residence with his daughter, Mrs. Bernard Parker.

Beside his daughter; there are left to mourn their loss two brothers, Mr. A. Muir, Christchurch, and Mr. D. Muir, Auckland, and two grandchildren.

A man who made many friendly and lasting associations in the district, he was popular with a wide circle of friends and was for 47 years connected with the Druids' Lodge.

Source: Gisborne Herald, 13 September 1945 Page 6

OBITUARY

MR. J. H. WILLSON

The death occurred in the Cook Hospital yesterday afternoon of Mr. Jeffrey Henry Willson, aged 18 years. Mr. Willson was born in Gisborne and educated at the Waikohu School, after which he was engaged in farming in the Gisborne district, Tolaga Bay and in Wairoa. He was well known among sporting bodies and was very popular,

Mr. Willson leaves his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Willson, Waikohu, four brothers, Mr. G. Willson, Wairoa, Mr. R. Willson, Whakatane, and Messrs. L. and B. Willson. Gisborne, and three sisters, Mrs. C. M. Parkinson, Hexton, and Misses F. and N. Willson, Waikokopu, to whom the sympathy of their many friends will be extended.

The funeral will leave Cochrane's private chapel at 1.45 p.m. to-morrow for the Taruheru cemetery.

Source: Gisborne Herald, 21 March 1940, Page 5

OBITUARY

MR. J. W. POULGRAIN.
PROMINENT THAMES CITIZEN.

The death occurred early this morning of Mr. John William Poulgrain at Braemar private hospital, following a seizure which he suffered some days ago. Deceased, who was 76 years of age, was one of the oldest and most prominent residents of Thames.

Born at Gisborne in 1859, Mr. Poulgrain received his early education at Auckland, coming to Thames in 1869. In December, 1871 he entered the service of the firm of Messrs. MacDonald and Miller, barristers and solicitors, Thames, and was one of the principals of this firm, now Messrs. Miller, Poulgrain and Garland, for an unbroken period of 60 years.

Mr. Poulgrain took an active interest in local body affairs, being elected to the Borough Council in 1895, and also to the Board of Governors of the Thames High School. He was also prominent in friendly society affairs, being one of the oldest members of the Court Pride of Parnell No. 4409, Ancient Order of Foresters. He was a past Chief Ranger and for the last 40 years had been senior trustee. Deceased was a director and vice-chairman of the Thames Co-operative Terminating Building Society, and for many years occupied a seat on the committee of management of the Thames Permanent Land, Building and Investment Society.

Deceased is survived by his widow, a daughter, Miss D. Poulgrain, and a son, Mr. Cecil H. Poulgrain, both of Thames.

Source: Thames Star, 4 September 1935, Page 2

LEFT £100,000.
THAMES LAW CLERK.

MR. POULGRAIN'S ESTATE.
TWO CHARITABLE BEQUESTS.

Probate was granted at the Supreme Court this morning in the estate of the late John William Poulgrain, retired managing law clerk, Thames, who died on September 4 last at Thames. The deceased's estate is valued at £100,000.

The will provides for two charitable bequests, the sum of £250 being bequeathed to the vestry of St. George's Episcopal Church, Thames, and the Thames Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, in the latter case the £250 to be used for the benefit and advantages of the nurses' home.

The remainder of the estate is left to deceased's widow and family.

Well-known Resident.

The late Mr. Poulgrain was one of the best known and best respected men in Thames and his impressive personality made him an outstanding figure. Punctilious as regards dress he was known everywhere by his tall "billycock" and frocked coat, and his tall trim figure could be seen regularly every morning as he strode down to his office from his home in Tararu Road, about two miles away. Mr. Poulgrain was recognised as an expert in mining law and was greatly respected in his profession. He was known, too, as a very keen business man.

Mr. Poulgrain was born at Gisborne in 1859 and received his early education in Auckland. Coming with his father to Thames in 1869, he received further education at a private school, and in 1871, when only 12 years of age, he entered the employ of Messrs. MacDonal and Miller, barristers and solicitors. He remained with that firm and its successors, Messrs. Miller and Son, and Messrs. Miller, Poulgrain and Garland, for over 60 years. Mr. Poulgrain was actively interested in local affairs and was a strong supporter of the Anglican Church. He is survived by his wife, one son, Mr. Cecil H. Poulgrain, who is a partner in the present firm of Miller, Poulgrain and Garland, and one daughter, Miss D. Poulgrain.

Source: Auckland Star, 4 October 1935, Page 9

Obituary

MR. MICHAEL WALLACE.

The funeral of the late Mr. Michael Wallace, a well-known miner and prospector, who died suddenly at Launceston on Thursday evening, took place on Saturday at the Carr Villa Cemetery. At the graveside were several with whom deceased was associated on the mining fields, particularly at Mount Victoria. A native of Westbury, where he was born 75 years ago, the late Mr. Wallace at an early age was engaged in mining on the West Coast, and for some years was employed at the Mount Lyell mines. On the death of his parents he returned to Westbury, and took over the farming property, which he later disposed of and returned to mining. Most of his time was then spent on the Mount Victoria goldfield, with the exception of a short while at the Adams field osmiridium rush. He always had great faith in the Mount Victoria field, and opened up one or two gold shows, but success did not attend his efforts. Deceased is survived by his wife. There is no family.

Source: The Mercury (Hobart, Tasmania), 31 December 1934.

OBITUARY

MR. R. S. RENWICK

The death was recorded in Auckland last week of Mr. Robert S. Renwick, a well-known resident of Putaruru and Arapuni. For the last 12 years he had been employed at Arapuni, where he was well respected. A few months ago he gave up active work and went to live in Auckland. Since then Mr. Renwick had been in indifferent health, and he passed away after two days' illness. He leaves a widow and four of a family - Mr. R. J. Renwick (Waikato), Mr. L. Renwick (Waihi), Mrs. K. L. Bergquist (Putaruru) and Mrs. E. McArthur (Auckland).

Source: Putaruru Press, 27 February 1941, Page 4.

OBITUARY

MR. RICHARD POULGRAIN.

The death occurred last week of Mr. Richard Poulgrain, an old resident of Auckland, at the age of 80 years. Born in Cornwall, Mr. Poulgrain came to New Zealand as a child with his parents, who settled in the Thames district. In his youth he was an apprentice boilermaker with Messrs. Fraser and Tinne, in Stanley Street, Auckland. He left their employ in 1889 and with Mr. T. Bach founded the Vulcan Iron Works at Hobson Street. With the expansion of business, they removed to larger premises in Albert Street and successfully carried on as boilermakers and ironfounders. They manufactured plant and machinery for several mining companies and constructed the cyanide vats for the Talisman Company. One of the firm's biggest jobs was putting in a new bottom to the hull of the steamer Triumph when she was wrecked on Tiritiri Island.

Some years later Mr. Poulgrain entered the service of Messrs. R. R. Masefield and Company and was in charge of the boilermaking shop until he retired on account of failing health about seven years ago. Mr. Poulgrain was recognised as one of the "fathers" of the boilermaking trade in Auckland. He was an old member of the Fountain of Friendship Lodge of the Oddfellows. He is survived by his wife, four daughters and two sons.

Source: New Zealand Herald, 29 June 1931, Page 13

OBITUARY

MR. TOM PRESTON

The death occurred yesterday, at his residence in Manutuke, of Mr. Tom Preston, a well-known Poverty Bay settler whose association with the district dates back to 1888, in which year he came to Gisborne from the South Island. The late Mr. Preston was New Zealand born, his family being resident in Invercargill at the time of his birth 67 years ago. After leaving school he followed farming pursuits throughout his life, taking employment with the late Mr. John Clark, Opou station, Te Arai, shortly after his arrival in this district, and remaining on that station many years.

The State purchase and subdivision of Te Arai block gave Mr. Preston an opportunity to embark on farming on his own account, and he used, it to good purpose, his section being recognised as one of the best-farmed on the flats. He remained on the property until shortly before his death, having enjoyed fair health until recently.

The deceased is survived, by Mrs. Preston, formerly Miss Edith Julia Willson, the daughter of an old established Poverty Bay family, and by two sons and one daughter. The latter is Mrs. R. Grayson, of Manutuke, and the sons are Messrs. Robert Preston, of Wairoa, and Raymond Preston, of Manutuke. Much sympathy will be extended to the members of the family from a wide circle of friends.

Source: Poverty Bay Herald, 10 September 1931, Page 2

OBITUARY

MRS ELEANOR WILLSON

The death occurred to-day, after a brief illness, of Mrs. Eleanor Wilson, relict of the late Mr. A. J. J. Willson, a lady of 46 years residence in Poverty Bay. The deceased had reached the age of 81 years, and had a host of friends, who will join with her relatives in mourning the loss of a typical representative of the pioneer generation.

The deceased was born in Tasmania, where her maiden name, Meyers, is well known. She came to New Zealand as a young woman, and in Nelson in 1871 she married Mr. Willson. They lived on the West Coast for many years before coming to Gisborne, where they took up farming and achieved a gratifying degree of success at a time when prices and export facilities were not what they are today. Their family numbered eight, comprising Messrs. W. G. Willson (Westport), A. J. Willson (Gisborne), and H. E. Willson (Waikohu) and Mesdames Thos. Preston (Manutuke), Chas. Matthews (Mangapapa), F. W. Peddle (Motu), J. C. Campbell (Ngatapa) and John Harris (Hangaroa). There are 38 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Mr Willson predeceased Mrs. Willson by eight years, after a long life of great activity.

The interment of the deceased, which is to take place to-morrow at Makaraka cemetery, will be private.

Source: Poverty Bay Herald, 26 November 1930, Page 11

OBITUARY

MRS GEORGE POULGRAIIN

The death of Mrs Annie Guthrie Poulgrain, wife of Mr George Poulgrain, formerly of Gisborne, occurred yesterday at Upper Hutt. The late Mrs. Poulgrain was born in Auckland and came to Gisborne about 40 years ago, she and her husband residing here until 1929 when they went to Upper Hutt to live with a daughter. Mrs Poulgrain made a wide circle of friends in this district who will join in general regret at her passing, and extend especial sympathy to the husband and family of four sons and two daughters, namely: Mrs W. Smyth (Taneatua), Mrs H. Willson (Waikohu), Mrs J. Muir (Manutuke), Mrs E. O'Hagan (Upper Hutt), Mr Nelson Poulgrain (Gisborne) and Mr Ken Poulgrain (Manutuke).

Source: Gisborne Times, 18 November 1933, Page 4

OBITUARY

MRS J. MACFARLANE.

Mrs J. Macfarlane, of Coldstream, who died on Friday night, ranked among tho very earliest colonists, having arrived in Wellington with her father, Mr Donald, Cameron, in the ship Blenheim, in 1841. Seven years later she married Mr John Macfarlane, who had landed in Nelson in 1842, and afterwards removed to Wellington. In 1850, three weeks before the arrival of the first four ships, she and her husband came to Canterbury, and took up the Loburn run, where they lived until 1862. They then removed to Coldwhere Mr Macfarlane died in 1884. Mrs Macfarlane was highly esteemed for her benevolence and other good qualities. She has left six sons, Messrs M. Macfarlane, (Coldstream), John Macfarlane (Hawkswood), Walter Macfarlane (Kaiwarra), Duncan Macfarlane (Lyndon), Alexander Macfarlane (Achray), and James Macfarlane. Her daughters are Mrs J. Jamieson, Mrs W. C. Nicholls and Mrs J. Fulton.

Source: Lyttelton Times, 27 April 1908 Page 8.

OBITUARY

Mrs John Cameron

Another old resident of the Wairarapa, in the person of Mrs John Cameron, died at her residence at Cole street, Masterton, on Sunday evening. The deceased, who was seventy-six years of age, had been ailing for about five weeks. She was born at Argyllshire, Scotland, and came to New Zealand in 1857 in the ship Oliver Laing. For a number of years she resided at Pahaoa, East Coast, and later on the Opaki. She leaves a family of six sons and four daughters. The sons are Messrs Donald Cameron (Hinakura), Duncan A. Cameron (Hunterville), John Cameron (Dunedin), Robert A. Cameron (Mauriceville), M. D. Cameron (Sydney), and E. P. Cameron (France). The daughters are Mrs H. Hamlin (Auckland), Mrs W. Roberts (Whakatane), and Misses C. and M. Cameron (Masterton). The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon.

Source: Wairarapa Age, 14 October 1918, Page 5.

OBITUARY

MRS MARGARET McKENZIE

The death occurred at her residence, Kimbolton-road, yesterday, of Mrs Margaret McKenzie, relict of Mr T. U. McKenzie, at the age of 82 years. The deceased lady had been gradually sinking for some time, and her relatives were quite prepared for the end.

Mrs McKenzie was the daughter of the late Mr Duncan Fraser, of Pukehou, Parawanui, and was born in Argyleshire, Scotland, in 1826. She came with her parents to New Zealand in the ship "Blenheim" in 1840, landing at the Hutt. Port Nicholson in those days was nothing but bush and Maori pas. In 1842 she married Mr T. U McKenzie, and resided in Wellington till 1849. Mr and Mrs McKenzie then lived for a year at Porirua, and from 1850 to 1853 at Turakina. The family then took up their residence at "Poyntsfield," Lower Rangitikei, where they lived till 1897, when they came to Feilding. Mr McKenzie died here in May, 1904. The deceased lady went through all the experiences of the early settlers, roughing it as only the bush pioneers had to, feeling the terrors of the Maori wars, and braving all the dangers of the vanguard of civilisation. The house at "Poyntsfield" was known far and wide for its hospitality to both the friend and the stranger, and it was no uncommon occurrence for the inmates to be called up in the night to provide for some needy stranger. The garden was also looked on as a mark on the countryside.

Mr and Mrs McKenzie kept "open house" for the whole district for which they have long been remembered by visitors and old residents of the Rangitikei and adjacent districts. Of a family of twenty-one, there are seven sons and seven daughters living, who also have numerous children. The funeral will take place at 12.15 p.m. on Monday.

Source: Feilding Star, 10 April 1909, Page 2

OBITUARY

MRS MINNIE McDERMOTT.
SISTER OF MR F. LYE, M.P.

The death occurred on Saturday of Mrs Minnie McDermott, aged 61 years, of Auckland, at the residence of her brother, Mr S. Lye, Newstead.

Mrs McDermott, who had previously spent part of a holiday with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs Fred Lye, of Pukekura, went to Newstead about a fortnight ago, and succumbed to a heart attack.

Deceased was born in Tunbridge Wells, England, in 1872, and came to New Zealand with her parents, Mr and Mrs R. B. Lye, in 1874. The family settled in Auckland, where the late Mrs McDermott spent most of her life. In her younger days deceased was prominent in musical circles in Auckland, being connected with the Auckland Amateur Operatic Society, the Auckland Choral Society and several other similar bodies.

She is survived by her husband, three sons, Messrs F., .T., and M. McDermott, and two daughters, Misses D. and E. McDermott, all of Auckland.

Source: Waikato Independent, 31 October 1933, Page 4.

OBITUARY

MRS. ANTONIO RODRIGUES.

Another very old Akaroa identity passed away yesterday evening in the person of Mrs Antonio Rodrigues. The deceased lady has been long ailing and her death was no surprise to her family and friends. She came to Nelson with her husband in 1858 by the ship "Westminster," and arrived here a few weeks later, and has resided here ever since. She was a native of Madiera, and left that island in 1857 with the intention of coming to New Zealand. She had one child on her arrival in the Colony - the late Mrs James Rhodes. The late Mrs Etienne Lelievre and Mr John Rodrigues also died before their mother, but four daughters and one son survive to mourn her loss, all the children with the exception of Mrs Rhodes being born in Akaroa. She led a peaceful and useful life, doing quiet good in her generation, and passed away, beloved by a large circle of friends.

The funeral takes place next Sunday afternoon.

Source Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 3 July 1903, Page 2.

OBITUARY

MRS. ESTHER POULGRAIN.

The death occurred on Saturday of a very old Auckland resident, Mrs. Esther Poulgrain, of Pratt Street, Ponsonby, in her 87th year. Mrs. Poulgrain, whose maiden name was Hewlett, was born in London, and arrived at Auckland in 1862 as a child of 10 in the ship William Miles. She married Mr. Richard Poulgrain, a Cornishman, who was well known for many years as a partner in the firm of T. Bach and Company, proprietors of the Vulcan Ironworks, Albert Street. Mr. Poulgrain died six years ago. Except for one trip to Wellington, Mrs. Poulgrain spent the last 76 years of her life in Auckland. and had resided for 59 years in the same house in Pratt Street. She is survived by a son and four daughters, all of Auckland. There are four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Source: New Zealand Herald, 11 October 1937, Page 14

OBITUARY

MRS. GEORGE MUIR

The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Stockwell Muir occurred suddenly at her home in Makaraka to-day. Mrs. Muir, who was born in Auckland, and was the wife of Mr. George Muir, had lived the greater part of her life in this district. During recent years she had not been in the best of health; but her death to-day was unexpected.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Bernard Parker, and two grandchildren.

Source: Gisborne Herald, 30 April 1942, Page 6

OBITUARY

MRS. HENRY WILLSON

The death at the Cook Hospital yesterday morning of Mrs. Gladys Willson removed one who had been resident in the district for many years. Mrs. Willson, who was born at Te Arai 51 years ago, was the second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Poulgrain. She married Mr. Henry Willson 31 years ago, and lived for the greater part of her married life at Waikohu.

She is survived by her husband and a family of three daughters and four sons - Mrs. C. Parkinson, Hexton, Mrs. G. Greenstreet, Gisborne, Mrs. H. Haydon, Waikohu, Private R. Willson, overseas, Private L. Willson, armed forces, Mr. G. Willson, Wainui and Mr. B. Willson, Waikohu. There are four grandchildren.

A service will be held at Cochrane's chapel at 1.45 p.m. on Friday, after which the funeral will leave for the Taruheru cemetery.

Source: Gisborne Herald,10 December 1942, Page 2

OBITUARY

MRS. J. S. FEARN

The death occurred at Cook Hospital yesterday of Mrs. Jessie Stuart Fearn, a well-known resident of the district. Mrs. Fearn was in good health until 9 o'clock yesterday morning, when she was taken ill, and the end came shortly afterwards.

Born in Auckland 53 years ago, Mrs. Fearn came to Gisborne at the age of eighteen, and had remained here ever since. She married at the age of 22, Mr. Frank Fearn.

Mrs. Fearn is survived by her husband, one son Mr. Gordon Fearn (Gisborne), one daughter, Mrs. Miles (Gisborne), two sisters, Mrs. G. Muir of Gisborne, and Mrs Nasmith (Wellington), and a brother in Wellington, to whom will be extended the sincere sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their sad bereavement.

The funeral will leave the late residence No 144 Wainui road, at 2 p.m. to-morrow (Sunday) for the Taruheru Cemetery.

Source: Gisborne Times, 28 April 1934, Page 5

OBITUARY

MRS. MARY AMELIA O'NEILL.

Mrs Mary Amelia O'Neill, a lady who was highly respected and honoured throughout her wide circle of friends in many parts of New Zealand, passed away at Hastings last evening, after a long illness borne with great fortitude and patience. She was aged 45 years and was the wife of Senior-Sergeant O'Neill, of the Hastings Police Force.

The late Mrs O'Neill throughout her life had been a woman of outstanding personality, whose enthusiasm, kindness and sincerity in all that she undertook and in all her many interests made her one for whom there could be nothing but great respect and a feeling of thorough faithfulness. Her kindly disposition led her to see nothing but good in those with whom she came in contact, and this particular trait in her character was particularly evident in her dealings with those unfortunates with which she came in contact in the course of her husband's duties as a police officer.

Born in Dunedin, Mrs O'Neill had lived in many parts of the Dominion, making many friends in New Plymouth, Wellington, Taihape and Onehunga. She had resided in Hastings for the past three years, but her illness had prevented her from making any great contact beyond her own immediate circle.

An accomplished pianist, she bad performed successfully in many of the towns in which she had resided and was always a popular performer at social functions. She had taken an active part in the Girl Guide movement when in Taihape, her enthusiasm doing much to foster that organisation. The Roman Catholic Church was one of her greatest, if not her greatest, interest, and in that connection she directed a great deal of her energies and her enthusiasm, her influence having a wonderful effect upon her associates.

Besides her husband, Senior-Sergeant O'Neill, there remain to mourn their loss a family of four children, the Misses Aileen and Connie and Messrs John and Bernard, all of Hastings.

Source: Hawke's Bay Tribune, 20 March 1934, Page 8.

OBITUARY

PASSING OF VETERAN
PATRICK TALTY

There passed away at the Hawera public hospital on Tuesday evening one who had seen active service in many parts of the world - namely, Patrick Talty, at the great age of 84 years. A native of Ireland, he joined the 57th Regiment (Die Hards) in 1856, when 19 years of age, and very soon, after that was under fire, for he saw service in the Crimea the same year. His regiment took an active part in the suppression of the Indian Mutiny in 1857-58, and subsequently left direct for New Zealand to assist in the Maori war, arriving in the early sixties. On the regiment arriving in New Zealand Talty was drafted to Taranaki with a detachment, and he was present at many engagements against the Maoris in different parts of the province, including the historic attack on Sentry Hill redoubt in 1864, when Major Butler and his small force of Die Hards accounted for over forty of the enemy. After leaving the Imperials in 1867, having served eleven years, Talty joined the colonial forces and saw a good deal of fighting in South Taranaki. He was present at Te Ngutu-o-te-Manu in 1868, when disaster overtook the colonial forces. Altogether the late Veteran Patrick Talty saw more service than falls to the lot of most men, and through it all he maintained the highest character. So far as is known he leaves no relatives in New Zealand, his wife having predeceased him many years ago. Strange to say he possessed only the New Zealand war medal, which was awarded to him as recently as 1911; but that he was entitled to others there can be no question.

The funeral will be a military one, leaving the Catholic Church at 2 p.m. to-morrow. It is to be hoped that as many Maori war and South African veterans as can attend will do so.

Source: Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLVIII, 17 July 1924, Page 4.

OBITUARY

PIONEER WOMAN
LATE MRS. E. LUTTRELL

70 YEARS IN GISBORNE
POST-MASSACRE UNREST REFUGE IN COURTHOUSE

By the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Luttrell who passed away yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Cyril Buscke, Manutuke, the Poverty Bay district lost one of the few survivors of the Massacre period.

Mrs. Luttrell, who had attained the age of 87 years, was one of those who, immediately following the massacre, took up residence in Gisborne and lived under the shadow of Te Kooti's possible return. Her memories of that period were clear and detailed, almost to the moment of her passing, and in recent months she had often harked back to the incidents of the past.

The late Mr. William Davis, Wellington, was the father of Mrs. Luttrell, and some time after his death at sea his widow remarried, her second husband being Mr. A. L. W. Bousfield, Government surveyor, who made the first survey at Napier and Taradale. He was a well-known breeder of good horses, and while residing in Hawke's Bay Mrs. Luttrell became an accomplished rider.

Fears of Te Kooti

When the family moved to Turanga^A in the late months of 1863, the settlement was still stricken by the events of the Te Kooti massacre, and business and settlement were almost at a standstill. The fear that the rebels would repeat their raid kept the little community on the qui vive, and then for some time afterwards all the women and children were accommodated nightly at the courthouse, which stood on the site of Adair Bros. premises^B. The men took turns at keeping guard, and many an exciting episode occurred as a result of the nervousness that prevailed.

Later, when Te Kooti was known to have left the immediate neighbourhood, settlers began to resume farming operations, and the margins of European settlement were gradually pushed further into the country. Riding parties and picnics were the most popular forms of entertainment, and there was always a spice of danger to add to the relish of these outings, until finally the Hauhau menace was removed.

A Lived in Slab Whare

The Bousfield family settled in the neighbourhood of Waituhi, across the river from Ormond, and lived there for 12 years, most of the time in a slab whare lined and roofed with raupo in the native fashion.

This was remembered by Mrs. Luttrell all her life as one of the most comfortable habitations, for it was warm in winter and cool in summer. It was surrendered when Mr. Bousfield took up residence in Gisborne again, and resumed his practice as a surveyor in company with the late Colonel Winter.

The latter was responsible for laying out the town of Gisborne, and Mrs. Luttrell and friends of her age were participants in the ceremonies associated with the commencement of that task. They also celebrated the opening of the Matawhero bridge, on the main south road, and Mrs. Luttrell was one of the first to cross the completed structure.

Sunshine and Shadow

In her long lifetime, Mrs. Luttrell, who was married in 1878 to the late Mr. E. V. Luttrell, saw much of sunshine and shadow. Her husband died suddenly in 1911, and most of the treasured relics of her early association with Gisborne and Napier were lost through the two fires and the several floodings that affected her successive homes in the district. Nevertheless, she retained to the last an optimistic outlook upon life, and enjoyed keenly the sense of being one of the oldest surviving residents of Poverty Bay, and a link with a period remembered by only a handful of other people.

The surviving members of her family are Mrs. J. Mclntosh, Gisborne, and Mrs. C. Buscke, Manutuke; Mr. A. Luttrell, Waimana, Bay of Plenty, Mr. W. Luttrell, Te Karaka, and Mr. E; Luttrell, Wellington. There are 18 grandchildren and six great-grand-children.

The funeral will leave Mrs. Buscke's residence at Manutuke early this afternoon for the Makaraka cemetery.

Source: Poverty Bay Herald, 1 July 1939, Page 16.

^A Turanga is now called Gisborne.
^B Adair Bros. store was on the northeast corner of Gladstone Road and Grey Street.

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Richard S McLERNON

On August 14, 2017, on the tennis court practicing one of his numerous passions, Richard S. McLernon died at the age of 67. Son of Roy McLernon and Phyllis Anne Morrisey, spouse of Monique Dupuis and loving father of Antoine Bisson-McLernon and Ariane Bisson-McLernon.

Richard will be dearly missed. He lived in Sherbrooke for the last 40 years, a community he loved and in which he was very involved.

In addition to his spouse Monique and children Antoine (Isabelle Vendette) and Ariane, he will be missed by the mother of his children, Denise Bisson, his sisters Diana Ridley (Michael Ridley) and Derry Carr (Steve Carr), his sister-in-law Diane McLernon (Peter McLernon), his grand-children Henri and Nicolas McLernon-Vendette, the parents of his spouse Jacqueline and André, the children and grand-children of his spouse Simon (Alexandra), Carl (Anne-Sophie), Frédérick, Raphaël, Jason, William, Elliot, Mia, Ludovic, Thomas. He will also be mourned by numerous nephews, nieces, friends and colleagues.

The family will receive condolences at the Plymouth-Trinity United Church, Sherbrooke. A ceremony will follow and a reception will be held at the Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke.

Richard McLernon was an exceptional being in all of his cherished roles: father, spouse, grand-father, lawyer, philosopher, friend and volunteer. He would no doubt want to leave us with these parting words, "It's been a real slice of life!"

Source: Sherbrooke Record, 23 Aug 2017

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Rugby Ground to Farewell Scarrow

A service farewelling Waikato-based gardening guru Eion Scarrow will be held at the Te Kauwhata rugby grounds this afternoon.

Scarrow, who rose to fame because of his popular television garden show Dig This, died in a rest home on Anzac Day with Ann, his wife of 21 years, at his side.

He was 81.

Scarrow presented Dig This from 1972-1986. He also presented gardening programmes on radio for 30 years, wrote columns for several publications and took garden tours to 90 countries as well as writing a total of 24 books.

He spent his last four months working on book number 25 at the Apirangi Village rest home where manager Margaret Donald said he was well known amongst staff and residents for his love of the facility's gardens.

"He had his computer and desk here and he was really wanting to finish his book," she said.

From his bedroom window Scarrow watched with interest as the local Lions Club assembled a planned aviary on the grounds - a project he was hoping to see come to fruition.

Scarrow's love of gardening began as a youngster thanks to parents who were keen gardeners.

Fellow gardener, former Hamilton City Councillor and horticulturist, Bill Ward, knew Scarrow for more than 45 years.

"His death is certainly sad for the industry - he truly opened up a new world for today's horticulturists."

Mr Ward described Scarrow - a member of the Chrysanthemum, African Violet and Fuchsia societies - as a "grass-roots man" who was self-taught and passionate about horticulture.

Scarrow established Hamilton's most popular private garden, Willow Glen at Gordonton. It was there that he married his second wife, Ann, in 1990.

Five year's later the couple moved to a property on the hills above Hampton Downs where visitors could drop in and purchase plants from the nursery.

Over the years Scarrow has battled illness including prostate cancer and used his celebrity status to raise awareness of the disease.

But it was a variety of health issues that prompted his move into care at Apirangi Village in January. He remained there until his death last Thursday, surrounded by family.

Scarrow leaves behind Ann, four adult children and three adult step-children, 13 grandchildren and one great grandson - a second great grandchild was born in the early hours of last Friday morning. His funeral will take place today at the Te Kauwhata rugby ground at 1pm.

Source: Maryanne Twentyman, Waikato Times, 29 April 2013, Page 3.

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SUDDEN DEATH OF MR H.S. MYERS.

A somewhat sudden death occurred at the Imperial Hotel on Saturday afternoon. Mr H. S. Myers, of Sydney, who was in Auckland on mining business, and staying at the Imperial Hotel, was found by the porter lying dead on the sofa in the smoking-room about 3.30. Mr Myers had lunch at the hotel and seemed in his usual good spirits. He complained of no indisposition, and after lunch, as was his custom, went into the smoking-room to take a nap. He was noticed asleep on the sofa at two o'clock, but when the porter was going out for a walk at 3.30, and locked into the smoking room he was surprised at the paleness of Mr Myers, and was startled on going over to him to find life apparently extinct. Dr. Mackellar and the police were at once communicated with. The former, on arrival, was able to do nothing, and the body was removed by the police to the Morgue.

Mr Myers was over here from Sydney on mining business. Some twenty years ago he was a well known wine and spirit merchant here, but of late years had resided entirely in Sydney, only making short visits to this city. It is hardly eighteen months since Mrs Myers and the eldest daughter died in Sydney, and the remainder of the family, the youngest member of which is thirteen years old, are still in Sydney. After leaving Auckland Mr Myers took up the business of a produce merchant, and was also connected with the New Caledonia trade. Latterly he was to a considerable extent interested in mining. He was a native of Tasmania, and was a smart and enterprising business man. Personally ha was very much liked. He was a brother-in-law of Mr Gabriel Lewis, auctioneer, of this city, and of Mr Edward Lewis, of Messrs A. H. Nathan and Co.

A post mortem on the body was made by Dr. Mackellar at the morgue this morning and as a result of this examination a verdict of "death from fatty degeneration of the heart" was returned at the inquest held afterwards at Gleeson's Hotel before Dr. Philson, coroner.

The funeral of deceased took place at Waikomiti this afternoon.

Source: Auckland Star, 2 November 1896, Page 5

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Sylvia Kathleen Morgan

Sylvia Kathleen Morgan, age 87, slipped out of her earthly body on the arm of Jesus when he beckoned her home to Heaven on November 22, 2014. She passed away in Lacey, Washington. Sylvia had been a resident of Olympia for 61 years, living in the family home for all 61 years.

She was born August 5, 1927 in Elma, Washington, and named Kathleen Morris. She was the first child of George Douglas and Alida Ruth (Merrill) Morris. Her younger brother, Douglas Merrill Morris, was born in 1929.

Sylvia and her brother Douglas were raised in Bucoda, Washington, where her father was the Methodist-Episcopal minister and her mother was a first grade teacher at the Bucoda Elementary School.

When Kathleen was 6 - 7 years old, she decided that would no longer be her name. She adored her maternal grandmother, Sylvia Merrill, and decided "Sylvia" was her new name - and from that moment on, she refused to speak to anyone (including her parents) when called Kathleen. It was Sylvia or nothing! Thereafter, she was known as Sylvia Kathleen Morris. She attended school in Bucoda and Centralia High School, where she was first chair clarinet in the marching band and orchestra. She also attended Dietz Business College in Seattle.

Sylvia enjoyed Bucoda's small town life, summers swimming and catching crawdads in the Skookumchuck River, picking berries on the hill and working at the local grocery store during high school. She loved the many trips to her grandparents' farm in Elma. She often told the story of a Christmas trip to Elma in a blinding snowstorm in the family's Model T.

After she completed business college, she was hired by Pacific Powder Explosives in Tenino and later she worked for several state agencies including DSHS, the Governor's Office and L&I's Safety Education Section.

In 1949 riding the Greyhound Bus between Bucoda and Tenino, she met Clarence "CJ" Morgan, the good looking driver. Since Sylvia didn't drive, she was a regular on the bus and soon they were dating. They married in 1951 and settled in Tenino. They moved to Olympia in 1953 and raised three children. Dad was the love of Mom's life and though he preceded her in death by 23 years, there never was anyone who could come anywhere close in measuring up to her "Morgan."

Sylvia served as church treasurer for many years. She taught kindergarten Sunday school for decades here at the church. Multiple generations of children know and love "Miss Sylvia" and can tell you the joys of receiving "gummy worms" that she always had on hand each Sunday. She loved children and devoted her life to her own quickly expanding family of grandchildren and great grandchildren, friends, neighbors and church. Mom was always happiest when she had her grandkids close, a grandbaby or two snuggled in her arms, camping with the grandkids, or attending their birthday parties, celebrating with them at graduations, weddings and especially when the great grandchildren began to arrive!

Sylvia is survived by one daughter, Merrill (Jim) Waterhouse; two sons, Douglas (Candy) Morgan and Daniel (Brenda) Morgan; one step-daughter Eldeen (Leroy) Gilbert; nine grandchildren: Mark (J'aime) Brennan, Daniel Brennan, James (Amy) Morgan, Pamela (Jared) Fox, Steven (Heather) Morgan, Sylvia (James) McFarland, Shapel Morgan, Brian (Sharon) Gilbert and Tim (Jeannie) Gilbert; and nine great grandchildren. Her husband, parents and brother preceded her in death.

Source: Funeral Alternatives of Washington, https://funeralalternatives.org

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THE LATE MR THOMAS FRASER.

The funeral of the late Mr Thomas Fraser took place yesterday, the interment being at the Fraser burial ground at Parawanui. There was a large attendance of friends and relatives to pay their last tribute to his memory. The Rev. Mr Nicholson, of Bulls, was the officiating minister, and the pall-bearers were deceased's three sons, two nephews (Messrs Duncan and Alex Fraser) and Mr Duncan Campion. The late Mr Eraser was one of the Fraser clan of Rangitikei, a family which has taken a prominent part, in the settlement and development of this coast. Their progenitors were Mr and Mrs Duncan Fraser who came from Fort Augustus, on the Caledonian Canal, Scotland. They made the voyage to New Zealand in the barque Blenheim, 450 tons. She sailed from Greenock and after a voyage of four mouths and ten days arrived in Wellington harbour on Christmas Day, 1840. Their children numbered fourteen, and there are over a thousand descendants from them. The late Mr Thomas Fraser was born in the Bay of Biscay, on the voyage to New Zealand. He lived for a number of years at Wellington, and then removed to Rangitikei with the family. He followed farming pursuits for a number of years at Rangitikei, Awahuri and Stony Creek, afterwards taking up hotel keeping at Petone and Longburn, and finally living in retirement at Longburn. He is survived by two brothers and one sister, viz., Messrs Donald Fraser (Pukehoe, Bulls) and Hugh Fraser (late of Pohangina) and Miss Kate Fraser (of Palmerston North). He is also survived by his wife, daughter and three sons, Miss Kate Fraser, Mr W. G. Fraser (of Duthie and Co., Wellington), Mr C. D. Fraser (of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Co., of Wanganui) and Mr .J. D. Fraser (of the clerical branch of the Railway Department, Dunedin). The late Mr Fraser saw many stirring times in connection with the early days, and many times he made the journey from Rangitikei to Wellington and back on foot through the hostile Maori tribes. He also had some exciting experiences hunting wild cattle in the Lower Rangitikei, at which dangerous pastime two of his brothers were killed. He took a keen interest in volunteering and was a member of the old Rangitikei Cavalry, which was famous for its proficiency in those days. In his prime he was a man of prodigious strength and performed some extraordinary feats of lifting before block and tackle was imported.

Source: Manawatu Standard, 13 December 1915, Page 5.

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THE PASSING OF A PIONEER.

By telephone on Saturday evening the Palmerston North friends of Mrs Hugh Fraser received the sad news of her somewhat sudden death at Wanganui, where she had resided since leaving the district some years ago. Mr Hugh Fraser and his wife were the first settlers to reach the back blocks, thirty miles up the Pohangina river. At Komako they made their house the delightful resort of hundreds of friends and the welcome home of many in distress. Mrs Hugh Fraser known far and well as "Aunt Christina," in the absence of any other facilities, became first postmistress and telephonist of Komako and conducted the office for a long period. Mr Hugh Fraser, two daughters and two sons survive. They will remember with pride and affection the mother who, though always in delicate health was cheerful and helpful to everyone. Two sisters, Mrs J. Smith, of Massey Street, and Mrs P. Daniell, of Ruahine Street, live in Palmerston North, and her brother, Mr A. A. McDonnell at Ashhurst, and Mr John McDonnell, at Marton. One son lives in Samoa and one in Wanganui. Mrs Frasers father, James McDonnell, "Big Mac." of "The Hoe," lower Rangitikei, was one of the very early arrivals in that district where he had resided since 1850. In her early days, and in fact after she was sixty years of age, she was a clever horsewoman. She was one of those rare personalities who never appeared to grow old. Always the bright companion as well as the mother nature of the younger generation, by whom she will long be remembered as a life's ideal for their own following. By the calendar, her years exceeded those allotted to us, but being beloved of many, she could not grow old. The. funeral will leave Wanganui at 11.30 to-day for the Fraser family burial place at Parewanui.

Source: Manawatu Times, 25 September 1922, Page 4

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VETERAN JOURNALIST
DEATH OF MR F. WEBB-JONES

(by Telegraph. - Press Association)
WANGANUI, Friday.

The death occurred yesterday evening of Mr F. Webb-Jones, editor of the Wanganui Herald for the past 35 years.

The late Mr Webb-Jones, who was 74 years of age, was born in Wanganui in 1864. He took a great interest in public affairs. He was a member of the Patriotic Society and the Development League, being the first president of the latter body. He also took an active Interest in Methodism. He was a circuit steward for nearly 30 years, Sunday school superintendent for 25 years and for many years a delegate to the annual conference of the Methodist Church. Deceased was a prominent Mason and well-known in bowling circles, being a foundation member of the Gonvllle Club.

Source: Waikato Times, 14 January 1938 Page 6.

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WILLIAM CAMERON

Mr William Cameron, one of the few remaining pioneers of Southland, died at his residence, South Riverton, on Saturday, after a short attack of Influenza, at the age of 78 years. Deceased was a familiar figure in Riverton, and, in true Highland fashion, always wore a plaid. He was an unobtrusive and a pleasant old man, and greatly esteemed by his many friends. He was born at Fort William, Invernesshire, Scotland, in 1820, being the youngest son of John Cameron, Esq., of "Corrychoillie," who was a large dealer in sheep. He received a good education at Blair's College, and leaving which he joined the Army, being stationed for a time in Ireland. Resigning the Army, he emigrated to Australia, eventually landing in Otago in 1845, and at once took to sheepfarming in the Taieri district, and was the first to drive sheep from there to Jacobs River, passing over where Invercargill now stands, when only two houses were to be seen, one of them being occupied by Mr Peter Dalrymple, who still resides there. Mr Cameron took up runs at Waicolo, Linton, and Glenchoich, and bade fair to prosper, but one loss coming rapidly on top of another, he decided to retire and live quietly on Centre Island, in Foveaux Straits, the island being the property of his wife. When the Government erected a lighthouse there he was made keeper, a post he filled until advancing years made him relinquish it. After residing for 25 years on the Island Mr Cameron returned to the mainland, taking up his abode at South Riverton. He was married to a daughter of the late Captain Howell by his first wife, who, with several of a family, mostly grown up, are left to mourn their loss.

Source: Western Star, 8 November 1898, Page 2

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An old Poverty Bay resident in the person of Mr. Herbert Octavius Bousfield passed away on Friday afternoon, following, a long illness. Mr. Bousfield had resided in this district for the last fifty-three years, and as a boy he attended the Makauri school, completing his education at the Hawke's Bay Grammar School, Napier. He was born in Hawke's Bay, and for the major part of his life he had been connected with stock, and was for about 20 years on the old Te Arai estate. He was exceedingly well-known for his kindly disposition and had gained the respect of all who knew him. He was the second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Bousfield, and his two brothers, Edward and Frederick, and his step-sister, Mrs. Luttrell, reside in Poverty Bay. The late Mr. Bousfield leaves a family, comprising Messrs. Fred. (Gisborne), and Roy (Waipukurau), and the Misses Rita, Nellie and Lorna Bousfield. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at the Makaraka cemetery.

Source: Gisborne Times, 24 April 1922 Page 4

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An old resident in Wellington, Mr. Phillip Copeman Willson, died at his residence, Tinakori Road, yesterday. Mr. Willson was born at Edgeware Road, London, in 1886, and arrived in New Zealand 47 years ago. Four years after arriving here he married Miss Fannie Jones. In 1872 he entered the Public Works Department of the Civil Service, and eleven years later was transferred to the Lands and Survey Department, and subsequently joined the Department of Roads. In 1902 Mr. Willson retired on a pension.

Source: Evening Post, 10 July 1908

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An old settler of the Rangitikei, Mrs Elizabeth Ann McDonell, of Parewanui, and later of Rongotea, passed away on Wednesday. The deceased lady was born in Lower Rangitikei in 1858, and was the second daughter of the late George and Selina Wheeler, who were amongst the earliest settlers of the district. She married Archibald McLean McDonell, the eldest son of the late James and Ann McDonell, of "Inverhoe," Lower Rangitikei, and a direct descendant of the Glengarry clan. She leaves four sons and one daughter. The deceased was a lady beloved by all. She was of a bright and cheerful disposition, charitable, and always ready to assist those in need. Her husband predeceased her about nine years ago.

Source: Manawatu Standard, 7 September 1926, Page 11

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Another respected old settler passed away at the Wellington Hospital on Thursday in the person of Mrs. Charles Mudgway, whose name is associated with many historic events connected with this city. Her husband, Mr. Charles Mudgway, arrived with his parents in the ship Catherine Stuart Forbes in Wellington in June, 1841, and was married here some years afterwards. They resided at Pipitea Point for many years, and whilst living there the rebel natives looted their dwelling-place. Afterwards Mr. Mudgway removed to the Hutt, where he took part in fighting the Maoris, and claims to have shot the first Maori in an engagement under Lieutenant White, of the 96th Regiment. Mr. Mudgway also formed part of the gang who wore engaged in making the first road undertaken by the New Zealand Company, namely, from Pipitea Point to Kaiwarra. His wife, whose decease we are noticing, was with him during his early trials, and for the last 26 years they have been living together at Porirna. We believe we are correct in stating that Mrs. Mudgway, who was a daughter of the late Mr. Sunnex, of the Hutt, leaves a host of relatives, eight of her own progeny, 32 grandchildren, and 50 great grandchildren, making altogether 90 descendants, not including other near relatives, all of whom reside in the Wellington Provincial District. This is an excellent record.

Source: The Evening Post (Wellington),

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Hawke's Bay businessman and environmentalist Pat Turley has been remembered for his "indefatigable leadership" and work within the community. Turley died last Tuesday, aged 58, after suffering a medical event while mountain biking on Te Mata Peak.

He and his wife own Hawke's Bay property analyst and valuation firm Turley and Co, which has been involved in a number of large projects across the district. Turley also volunteered a lot of time to community trusts such as Cranford Hospice Trust and Maraetotara Tree Trust.

His wife Sue Turley said he would be sorely missed by many. "He loved life to the absolute max and was incredibly community-minded and a beautiful family man." She said he had a real "thirst for knowledge and learning", which he had passed on to his three children.

"Pat became a trustee of the trust in 2008. He was chairman from 2014 until 2020. During this time the trust grew under Pat's indefatigable leadership to receiving corporate, government and private sponsorship that allowed us to plant up to 10,000 trees a year. As well as his incredibly hard work for the trust, Pat was also a great conversationalist.

"He always had an appropriate anecdote or story to tell to illustrate a point he wanted to make. His presence on the trust will be sorely missed. As our kaumatua Kepa Toa appropriately put it 'Kua hinga he totara i te wao nui a Tane'."

The trust also stated that it was "perhaps appropriate that he left us among the trees and birds he so loved".

In an obituary published at the weekend, his family said "a great totara has fallen". Turley has also been a big part of Cranford Hospice Trust's push to raise $15 million for a new hospice between Napier and Hastings.

A celebration of his life will be held on Friday in Havelock North. Turley moved to Hawke's Bay in 1995 from Auckland, and grew up in King Country.

Source: Gary Hamilton-Irvine, Hawkes Bay Today, 30 Aug 2022.

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In the death of Mr Harry Haylock on Tuesday last, Akaroa loses another of the party of emigrants who came out to Akaroa in the Monarch on April 2nd, 1850. This boat was specially chartered by Mr Robinson, first magistrate of Akaroa, and Mr Smith, then owner of Kinloch, Little River. The boat was bringing out stock for the two gentlemen mentioned, but she also carried a number of passengers, the majority of whom were bound for Auckland which was to be the boat's first port of call. When off Banks Peninsula the boat was obliged to call into Akaroa through stress of weather, and Mr Haylock sen. and his family were among those who were so delighted with Akaroa that they decided not to go on to Auckland. Mr Harrington, Mrs Wascoe, Mr S.C. Farr and Messrs Vogan were amongst some of the others who settled here. Immediately after landing the passengers heard of the formation of the Canterbury Land Assn., and made arrangements to buy up their holdings. Mr Haylock sen., with his four sons, whom deceased was the youngest, settled in Greban Valley, which he called after his birthplace in Suffolk. He established there the first flour mill in Canterbury.

Young Harry Haylock grew up with the settlement, and after working with his father at various occupations on the land, finally settled down at Onuku, about three miles from Akaroa town, where he had, as time progressed, a large model dairy farm. In 1868 he married Miss Grandi, and had a family of eight, three sons, Messrs Arnold, Lai and Arthur Haylock, and five daughters, of whom four are living, Mesdames H. McDonnld, T. Rhodes, Misses Nellie and Nora Haylock. One daughter, Mrs Alfred Haylock, died about ten years ago. About nine years ago he leased his farm to one of his sons and retired to Akaroa, passing the evening of his days in attending to a fine garden, of which he was very proud. He was of a most kindly and hospitable nature, and his homestead at Onuku was famed throughout the Peninsula for its welcome to visitors. Though often asked, be took no part in public life. All his life he enjoyed splendid health, a week ago being the first time he ever had a doctor. He was buried in the Church of England cemetery yesterday by the Rev A H Julius, there being a large cortege who paid their last respects.

Source: Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 May 1915.

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It is with no little regret that we have to announce this morning the deaths of two of the best known and most respected residents of Canterbury, Mr John Inglis, formerly Chairman of the Board of Education, and Mr John Macfarlane, of Coldstream, Rangiora, two gentlemen whose deaths will cause a feeling of regret among all who had the privilege of their acquaintance during life. The following particulars of their careers will doubtless be read with interest by many.

JOHN MACFARLANE.

Mr John Macfarlane died yesterday morning, at his residence, Coldstream, Rangiora, after a protracted period of ill health. The deceased gentleman was, perhaps, one of the moat successful of our colonists. He landed in Nelson in the year 1842, shortly after the settlement was formed, and saw some stirring times with the Maoris. He was in the Wairau district at the time of the massacre there, the news of which he was the first to carry into Nelson. After a short stay in that part of the country, he went over to Wellington, where he gained a profitable interest in a run. In the year 1850 he left Wellington for Canterbury, landing at Lyttelton three months before the settlement was formed. After a brief sojourn in the vicinity of what is now Christchurch, he moved to the Northern district, first settling at Loburn, and afterwards at Coldstream, where he resided until his death. He was the first settler to introduce sheep into that part of the Canterbury district, and he confined himself principally to sheep-farming and stock breeding, an occupation which turned out profitable enough to enable him to become the proprietor of some of the finest sheep runs in the Island. He at all times took the deepest interest in stock breeding and agricultural pursuits generally, and on the establishment of the Northern Agricultural and Pastoral Association, some sixteen years ago, was elected President, an office which he continued to hold until this season, when he was obliged to refuse re-election on account of ill-health. He was also a member of the Ashley County Council during the time it existed. During the last year or two his health began to fail, and about a month ago his illness assumed a serious character. In spite of medical skill, he gradually sank, and passed away peacefully yesterday morning at the age of 67. The character of the deceased gentleman was of sterling description, his upright dealings and kindly disposition winning for him always the highest esteem of everyone with whom he came in contact. The funeral is to take place at half-past 2 on Saturday afternoon.

Source: Lyttelton Times, 24 October 1884, Page 5.

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James Douglas Watson, noted New Zealand scientist, academic and biotech entrepreneur, was born in Te Teko - a small dairying township in the Bay of Plenty. He studied and trained at the University of Auckland where, with the support of his PhD mentors Ray Ralph and R.E.F. Mathews, he was equipped with the new discipline of molecular biology and an awareness of the power it had to answer fundamental questions of biology. In 1967 he moved to California to work as a Postdoctoral Fellow in one of the first biotech start-ups at the time and then later, at the Salk Institute when it was recruiting the brightest young minds to revolutionise science and the role it had to play for human good. This was also a watershed moment for Jim personally, as it coincided with the turmoil of the Vietnam war on University campuses, and the questioning of many of the societal values and assumptions present at that time about race and gender roles. Jim proudly counted luminaries such as Jacob Bronowski, Arthur Kornberg, David Baltimore, Francis Crick, James Watson and Jonas Salk as his colleagues at this time.

Jim was recruited to the high-profile Salk Institute in 1969 where he found himself in his element developing his science under the mentorship of Mel Cohn. He was rapidly embraced by the US science community and his special mix of drive and intellect, allied with a special ?kiwi charm?, led to him working with many of the leading figures of the day including Leroy Hood. He eventually decided to take a Professorial position at California University, Irvine, where he became deeply involved in the new ways of building research-centred teams and biotech ventures around the recent science discoveries and translating them through to the practical value. It is at this time that Jim made some key discoveries to our understanding of the immune system and in a partnership with Steve Gillis, performed an elegant series of studies that characterised and defined the major hormones and their receptors that drive the immune response (in particular Interleukin-2). His discoveries were fundamental and wide reaching, being the first to link the lps response gene to chromosome 4. Almost two decades later, Bruce Beutler?s group used positional cloning to find that this gene encodes TLR4, and for this he was awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine.

The knowledge and scientific approaches that evolved from Jim?s work, influenced many other efforts to understand the diversity of hormones and factors that regulate the immune system which is ongoing today. From this work, Jim can be rightly credited with being one of the founding fathers of cytokine biology. However, despite the many accolades and opportunities that were available to Jim in the USA at this time, he decided that his heart lay in bringing the scientific revolution and the benefits that come with it back to New Zealand. Therefore, in 1981 he returned to the School of Medicine, University of Auckland where he founded the Department of Molecular Medicine and served as Head of the Department from 1983 to 1993. With his friend and colleague Professor John Marbrook FRSNZ, he set the scene for the future of Immunology in New Zealand. As the representative of New Zealand Immunology, he was a key architect in the merging of the New Zealand and Australian Societies of Immunology to form the Australasian Society for Immunology which has proven to be of significant benefit to both organisations.

Jim continued his scientific work on characterising cytokines of the immune system for many years, producing over 220 publications and 40 patents. In addition, he began studies on the immune response to M. Leprae - still a significant disease in southern Asia - and built an internationally recognised programme aimed at developing a vaccine to prevent this disease. Jim was also involved in one of the first studies that demonstrated that the transfer of selected populations of T cells into SCID mice can result in an inflammatory wasting disease?a phenomenon now known to result from the exclusion of FOXP3+ Treg cells. Anyone who had the privilege of working with Jim Watson at that time, will always recount his infectious love of science, deep knowledge and thinking beyond the immediate. He rejoiced in being disruptive to the established way of doing things and surfed a very visible and confident ?California wave? in the New Zealand science community. In addition to his development of the Department of Molecular Medicine, Jim worked hard to break down the barriers to scientific partisanship throughout New Zealand and sought to build the capability of the scientific communities through recognition of the value of all groups (government, academia and commerce), the need to connect scientific disciplines and the need to support the endeavours of young people.

Jim made contributions to many organisations throughout New Zealand and played key roles as Trustee of the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research, Chairman of the Leukemia and Blood Foundation, President of the Australasian Society of Immunology, Director of the Foundation of Research Science and Technology Science Board, Executive in Residence of University of Auckland Business School, Chair of the NZ National Science Panel, Chair of the Riddet Institute, Chair of the Maurice Wilkins Centre and in 2003 he was elected President of the Royal Society of New Zealand.

In the later part of Jim?s scientific career, he saw the need to build Biotech in New Zealand. In 1994 he formed and led as CEO New Zealand?s first Biotech company, Genesis Research and Development Corporation which attracted venture capital from the USA, Australia and New Zealand and a listing on the Australian Stock Exchange. At its peak, Genesis grew to become 150 people applying the tools of bioinformatics, gene hunting and immunology to diverse areas of New Zealand science and technology. Jim also played further roles in the New Zealand Biotech sector being founder and Director of Biojoule Ltd, Pure Power Technology. In 2004 Jim was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer and, as a result, formed Caldera Health with Richard Forster with the aim of finding better ways to diagnose and treat prostate cancer. After a long-battle with the disease lasting more than a decade, Jim succumbed to the disease. He is survived by his wife Margaret, and family.

As anyone who has met Jim would acknowledge, he was charismatic, energetic and optimistic ? even in the face of severe disease. He made important contributions to the field of immunology, science and technology, he enriched the lives of those who knew him and has been a major force in New Zealand science.

Source: Professor Graham Le Gros FRSNZ, Royal Society of New Zealand, https://www.royalsociety.org.nz 

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Mr. William Lowes, whose death in Brisbane was announced yesterday, was sixty-four years of age, and was a native of Holterwhistle (Northumberland). According to the Wairarapa Star, he had been brought up to farming, but on his arrival in Wellington in 1865 he entered into business as an importer of saddlery. This business he conducted until 1873. He afterwards engaged in business at Wanganui, and subsequently in Masterton. In 1882 he joined Mr. Joseph Ioins in the auctioneering business, which has since been so successfully conducted under the name of Lowes and Iorns. In 1890 he became sole proprietor of the business, and remained so until the time of his death. The late Mr. Lowes was regarded as one of the shrewdest men of business in the district. For a time he occupied a seat on the Wellington Provincial Council, and on the Wellington Education Board. He served a term as Mayor of Masterton, and many years ago was made a Justice of the Peace. As Chairman of the Town Lands Trust his business acumen stood him in good stead, and he did splendid service to the Trust. To the Masterton A. and P. Association as President, and afterwards as Secretary, he rendered invaluable service. A friend to the farmer, a capital judge of stock, and a man of high intelligence, the death of Mr. William Lowes will leave a gap in the community which will be hard to fill.

Source: Evening Post, 16 July 1901, Page 6.

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One of New Zealand's very early settlers. Mr. Richard Mudgway, died at Upper Hutt last Saturday. Born in the Hutt Valley 98 years ago, Mr. Mudgway had spent practically the whole of his long life in the district. He clearly recollected many early incidents connected with the growth of Wellington and with the development of the Hutt Valley. As a pioneer he was interested in many of the early projects in and around the district, farming, roadmaking, and building claiming his chief attention. He retired from active business life in 1918 and afterwards lived quietly in Levin till recently, when he went to live with his daughter-in-law, Mrs. I Mudgway, in Miro Street, Upper Hutt.

Source: The Evening Post (Wellington), 10 March 1942.

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The death has occurred at Puru, Thames, of a former resident of Marokopa, Mr F. D. Haylock. Mr Haylock first went to that district from Akaroa in 1908. For a number of years he ran a launch from Marokopa up the river to the dairy factory at Awamarino, collecting cream en route. Later he disposed of the launch and took up land near Marokopa, which he farmed successfully for a number of years. Seven years ago he sold his farm and retired to Puru.

Source: Te Awamutu Courier, 24 February 1950, Page 6.

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The death occurred at the Masterton Hospital this week of Mr. Alfred Frederick Renwick at the age of 53 years. The late Mr. Renwick lived for many years in the Featherston district, prior to going to Tinui about two years ago. He was of great assistance during the epidemic which raged at the Camp, carrying out the duties of night orderly at the Anzac Hospital at Featherston. Deceased, who was a widower, is survived by one daughter, Mrs Arthur Mellish (Featherston).

Source: Wairarapa Age, 8 May 1931, Page 5.

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The death occurred suddenly at, Bulls on Saturday of Mr Ernest W. Morse, a well-known resident of the district for many years. The late Mr Morse was about 66 years of age, and came from Nelson, afterwards residing in Fordell, Sanson and Bulls. His father, the late Major Morse, was connected with the breeding and racing of thoroughbreds, and the family followed in his footsteps, three sons, Herbert, Alfred and Ernest, being caretakers of racecourses at Cambridge, Hawera and Bulls respectively. Mr Ernest Morse raced several homes in the early days, amongst the number being Bona Fide, winner of many cups and other important handicaps. At one time he was proprietor of the old Sanson Hotel, and latterly was attached to the clerical staff of the Rangitikei Dairy Coy., Ltd. Deceased look a great interest in Rugby football, cricket and athletic sports, and was an active member of the Bulls-Ohakea Sports Club. His funeral took place at Clifton cemetery, Bulls, on Monday.

Source: Manawatu Standard, 7 March 1929, Page 4

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The death of Mrs Cameron, wife of the late Alexander Cameron, of Kaiwarra, occurred at her son's residence "Okar," yesterday afternoon, at the ripe age of 77. The deceased lady was one of Wairarapa's earliest pioneers. She came out with her father, the late Hugh Morrison, of Glenmorven and Morrison's Bush in the year 1840, by the ship "Blenheim." After residing in Wellington for a short time, when quite a young girl, she came to Wairarapa with her father, who had taken up a run known as Morrison's Bush. They made the journey from Wellington in an open whaleboat, and after a very rough and exciting passage, during which they narrowly escaped shipwreck, they landed on the open beach at Te Kopi. It was in the days when quicker modes of transit were unknown in these parts, and through the roughest of country she made the way to her future home, all on foot. She was the only surviving sister of the late John Morrison, of Blairlogie, well known in this district. Mrs Cameron was a fine type of the early pioneer, facing the difficulties of the early times with undaunted courage; and at the same time had a kindly disposition and was greatly beloved by all who came in contact with her. She leaves three sons and five daughters to mourn her loss. The funeral takes place to-morrow at Wellington.

Source: Wairarapa Daily Times, 12 October 1911, Page 5. 

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The funeral of the late Mr. Alex. Cameron, one of the oldest and most respected residents of Kaiwarra, took place this afternoon, and was very largely attended. The interment was made in the Sydney street cemetery. The deceased, who was a native of Argyllshire, and was 76 years of age, came out to New Zealand by the ship Blenheim in 1840, and has resided in the colony ever since. He was in New Plymouth when the first immigrants arrived there, and later on he walked from that township to Wellington. He went down to Otago with the first party of surveyors sent to that district, the journey occupying six weeks. Later on he worked under the Hon. Captain Russell's father in forming the military roads near Johnsonville. Mr. Cameron was for some time in partnership with his brothers as station owners in the Wairarapa, but for the last 21 years he has been out of business. Amongst many public offices which he had held were those of Mayor of Onslow, Chairman of the local Licensing Bench, Vice-President of the Caledonian Society, and Chieftain of the Gaelic Society. The deceased, who leaves a widow and nine children, one of whom is the wife of Captain Cameron, Marine Superintendent for the Union Company, was possessed of a genial and generous disposition, and was deservedly popular.

Source: Evening Post, 21 December 1899, Page 4.

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The late Mr Carl William Alve, whose death at Rangitane was announced in yesterday's issue of the "Standard", was born in the Rhine Province, Germany, in 1849 and came to New Zealand in the ship Gutenberg in 1875. After residing in the Featherston district four or five years he took up land at Eketahuna, and endured the hardships incidental to the early period of settling that district. After sixteen years farming - principally dairying - in the Forty Mile Bush, he went back to Featherston, but did not stay there long, as he acquired the farm at Rangitane, near Palmerston, where he has resided ever since. Mr Alve made friends wherever he settled, and was highly respected by all who knew him. Deceased leaves a wife and family of ten children, most of whom are grown up, three of the daughters being married, and there are a number of grandchildren. The funeral takes place to-morrow.

Source: Manawatu Standard, Palmerston North, on 23 September 1910.

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There passed away at Stratford on Monday last Mr Arnold Haylock, third son of Mrs H. Haylock of Akaroa. Born in Akaroa 52 years ago he was educated at the Kaik school by Rev. Mr Hamilton. About thirty years ago he left Akaroa for the North Island, taking up farming in Taranaki. He took up land twenty-eight years' ago and has been engaged in dairying ever since. He was a very keen farmer and his property was looked upon as a model farm. He married Miss David who is a member of the family that lived originally at French Farm and he leaves a widow and six children, three sons and three daughters. A few years ago he sold out his farm and bought a property close to Stratford where he has lived ever since. He and his wife have been recently on a visit to their old Akaroa home having only just returned to Stratford. Many Peninsula relatives and friends who were pleased to renew acquaintance with Mr Haylock will learn with much regret of his death. His health had not been too robust of late and he was subject to heart attacks.

Source: Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 2 July 1929.

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We regret to announce the death of an old and respected resident, in the person of Mr. Thomas Oakley, which took place on Friday last after a comparatively brief illness. The deceased was a resident for upwards of a half a century, and was well known throughout the district. He was very industrious, and continued to be remarkably active when men of his years are usually laid aside by weakness and the infirmities of age. He followed public affairs with keen intelligence, and exercised the franchise on all occasions as a citizen's highest duty. He possessed musical talents, and was regarded as a master of the concertina and accordion. He leaves two sons (Charles and Horace) and one daughter (Mrs. A. Vickery.)

Source: Portland Observer and Normanby Advertiser, Victoria, Monday 17 Jun 1918, Page 2.

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On Friday morning last, at the Portland Hospital, there passed beyond the vale a well known Portlander in the person of Mr Thomas Oakley. The deceased, who landed in Portland by the ship Frances Henty in 1862 had attained the age of 77 years. As an industrious steady member of the community, and as one who spent the greater port of his life here, Mr Oakley was well known and highly respected. The funeral yesterday was very largely attended.

Source: Portland Guardian, Victoria, Monday 17 Jun 1918, Page 2.

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Widespread regret will be felt at the sudden decease of Mrs. Jessie McConnell aged 83 years, a very old identity in this district, and one of the very early settlers in New Zealand. The passing of the old lady was very sudden, and occurred at about 3.15 a.m. to-day, at the residence of a daughter, Mrs. M. Nasmith, in Whitaker street. The late Mrs. McDonnell was the only daughter of Mr. Robert Gray, and was born at Kirkoswald, Ayrshire, Scotland, her father being a well-known implement maker of his time. Sixty-three years ago deceased married Mr. Samuel McConnell, of Belfast, and immediately came to New Zealand, making a home at Christchurch. There were but few houses then on the site of that now flourishing city. After several years there, Mr. and Mrs. McConnell went to Auckland, and remained there until the death of the husband, some eighteen years ago. Mrs. McConnell then came to Gisborne, where her four married daughters, Mesdames G. Poulgrain, G. Muir, M. Nasmith, and L. Fearn, had settled. Her son, Mr. S. McConnell, accompanied, her to Gisborne, and also settled here. The deceased was blessed with a wonderful memory, and clearly remembered incidents of the early days. She is survived by her five children, twenty-five grand-children, and twenty-three great grandchildren.

Source: Poverty Bay Herald, 28 January 1922, Page 2