Notes

OBITUARY
MR. ARNOLD COOMBE

WELL-KNOWN SPORTSMAN

The death occurred in the Cook Hospital on Saturday of Mr. Arnold Coombe, a veteran of the First World War and well known throughout the district for a number of years as outstanding sports enthusiast and exponent.

Mr. Coombe was born 60 years ago in the South Island, and took up farming employment as a youth. He was keenly interested sport and developed special enthusiasm for Rugby football and cricket.

While in the Nelson district he represented that province in Rugby, and in later years, when he came to live on the East Coast, he represented both Gisborne and East Coast in football and cricket, being a prominent member of the Poverty Bay XI which had a good record in Hawke Cup competition matches, particularly with Hawke's Bay. He was a batsman of merit, but his chief exploits were as a fast bowler.

He was an early volunteer for service abroad with the First N.Z.E.F., and left New Zealand with the Third Reinforcements, serving in Egypt and on Gallipoli, where he was wounded.

Later he was with the Wellington Mounted Rifles in the desert campaign. After his return to New Zealand he was employed for several years by Messrs. Oates Bros., Tokomaru Bay, and during recent years he was on the staff of the Coronation Hotel, Gisborne.

Mr. Coombe is survived by one brother, Mr. Maurice Coombe, Gisborne, and three sisters, Mrs. A. Hood, Auckland, Mrs. L. Brown, Petone, and Miss G. Coombe, Blenheim.

The funeral will take place today, the burial at the Soldiers' Plot, Taruheru cemetery, following a service at 1.45 p.m. at Cochrane's chapel.

Source: Gisborne Herald, 24 May 1948, Page 6.

OBITUARY
MR. EWEN CAMERON

55 YEARS AT BUSHMERE

Another old settler of Poverty Bay and a pioneer of the back block settlement in New Zealand passed away this morning, in the person of Mr. Ewen Cameron, of Toanga, Bushmere. The late Mr. Cameron had been resident at Toanga for 55 years, and for the first 50 years of that period had never once slept in Gisborne, except when undergoing hospital treatment. Until recently he had enjoyed robust health, but latterly the effects of his early active life appeared to take their toll, and during the past few weeks he had been confined to bed. His death occurred quietly at an early hour to-day.

The deceased was really a notable character in the district, for among his interests was a keen enthusiasm for ploughing, and for many years it was his practice to conduct contests among the ploughmen of the district, one of these drawing no less than 16 entries. Caledonian associations were another of Mr. Cameron's enthusiasms, and he was a foundation member of the A. and P. Association. He inherited his interest in stock from his father, Mr. John Cameron, of Corricholie, Inverness, in which city the late Mr. Cameron was born. Mr. John Cameron was a noted dealer in stock, and his son took a hand in his business when still quite young.

It was in 1860 that Mr. Ewen Cameron landed in New Zealand, and for 10 years thereafter he engaged in all classes of country work in the Auckland province, particularly in the Waikato. It was there that he took part in punitive expeditions against the Maori rebels, in the early 60's, and gained his experience of the bush. In 1870, he went to Hawke's Bay, and took employment with Sir Donald McLean, who at that time had not attained his knighthood. In the following year, he came to Gisborne with two bullock teams and drays, and he eventually settled on his property at Toanga, Bushmere, which he bought through the late Captain Read.

His first 25 years residence there were not without incident, for his title to the property was contested keenly by the original native owner to the land, Wi Haronga, who claimed that Captain Read had no authority to dispose of the property. After 25 years of fighting, Mr. Cameron secured his title, and in the meantime he had developed Toanga to a high state of cultivation. Always a believer in the efficacy of man-power, he worked early and late, and his property was one of the earliest on the fiats to reach what is now a fairly commonplace state of order. When Toanga first came into his hands, however, it was covered with dense scrub, and it. was not uncommon to put up wild pigs in the underbrush. A fine puriri bush drew nearby, and on one occasion Mr. Cameron and an assistant actually lost themselves in the course of a pig-hunt, reaching home at 3 o'clock in the morning after an all-night struggle through the bush.

It was with posts split from the puriri bush referred to above that Mr. Cameron built his first fences on Toanga, and some of the posts are standing to day, after over 50 years service. Cattle and sheep have passed on and off the land by the thousands since his advent there, and many pens of stock from Toanga have figured successfully in pastoral shows. Humorous interludes of the early days were Mr. Cameron's favourite conversational material in his later years, and one of his anecdotes concerned his unofficial position of traffic controller on the Bushmere road, when it was no more than a dirt track with many bad bogholes. one hole in paiticular was the bugbear of traffic, which at that time was fairly heavy on the Bushmere route; and after receiving many calls for assistance in extricating buggies and wagons from his quagmire, Mr. Cameron took the step of advertising publicly that he would be available for rescue purposes on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. On those days only, he undertook to give his best service in pulling "bullock, horse, man, woman, or child," out of the bog, but on other days he reserved his energies for the development of his land. It was not unusual for him to let his fences down in order to allow the passage of traffic when the road got too bad for use, or to wade thigh-deep into the mud to rescue lady passengers from bogged vehicles.

The older generation of Poverty Bay settlers will remember many more anecdotes of the dour Scot who built his first hut in the remains of a Maori redout, who surrounded it with a moat across which passage could only be obtained by way of a drawbridge. The late Mr. Cameron was twice married, and is survived by his second wife and seven sons and two daughters. The sons are Messrs. R. J. Cameron (Mangapapa), Angus Cameron (Bushmere), A. Cameron (Makaraka), C. Cameron and J. Cameron (Gisborne), and P. and K. Cameron (Harwera). The daughters are Mesdames H. White, of Hexton, and J. B. Clark, of Patutahi.

Source: Poverty Bay Herald, 26 February 1929, Page 7.
 

ORIGINS
Julia Maria SLOANE

The following is a summary of research reported in Chapter 5, A Watkins Family of New Zealand by Doreen Corrick (1988). The chapter is titled "Miss E. Paton's Researches". Elsie A PATON was Julia Maria Sloane's great-granddaughter who while living in England, with assistance of professional genealogists, searched for documents to discover the origins of Julia.

Mary Ann KENT was baptised on 28 March 1806 at St Marylebone, Westminster (London), the daughter of Stephen and Jane KENT. Her birth date was recorded as 27 Feb 1806. Jane Kent went on to marry James SPENCER and later a Mr COCKS, carver and gilder of Marylebone High Street, London. Mary Ann's half sister, Rosina Emily SPENCER was born 8 Feb 1808. The sisters were baptised at St Marylebone 4 Dec 1812 with the names Julia Maria SPENCER and Rosina Emily Stephens SPENCER, daughters of James and Jane SPENCER. Their birth dates were recorded in the Baptism Register.

These two sisters were cared for Cassandra Julia HAWKE, the daughter of Martin Bladen HAWKE, 2nd Baron Hawke of Towton and Cassandra TURNER. Cassandra married three times, first to Samuel ESTWICK (1770-1797) on 15 Jul 1793, then the Reverend Stephen SLOANE (-1812) in 1880, and finally to William Frederick GREEN (AKA Thomas GREEN) on 2 Sep 1820. In 1811 Stephen SLOANE made provision in his will for £1000 to be paid to his wife Cassandra when he died. About the time Stephen SLOANE died in 1812, or earlier, the two sisters went to live Cassandra Julia SLOANE (nee HAWKE) in London. Before getting married a third time, Cassandra entered into a Marriage Settlement, in which yearly interest from £1000 of £50 was to be paid to the two girl's mother, Jane COCKS, for her life, and on her death the £1000 was to go to Julia Maria SLOANE and Rosina Emily Stephens SPENCER. The sisters were cared for by Cassandra for at least 14 years.

Cassandra Julia GREEN died in London in 1826. In 1827 Julia Maria SLOANE married Daniel Watkins at St Marylebone. In 1828 Rosina Emily Stephens SPENCER married Thomas LEWTHWAITE at St Marylebone.

Jane COCKS (the two sister's mother) died in 1840. A a Deed of Release was drafted on 26 Aug 1840 and sent to Dr Daniel Watkins and his wife in Sydney in connection with the payment of £625 (£500 plus interest) as Mrs Watkins share of the annuity to Jane COCKS.

In summary, Julia Maria SLOANE was known by three names prior to her marriage:
(1) Mary Ann KENT after her baptism in 1806.
(2) Julia Maria SPENCER after her second baptism in 1812, reflecting her step-father's surname.
(3) Julia Maria SLOANE at some time before 1820.

Source: A Watkins Family of New Zealand, Doreen Corrick (1988).

Partners

Edith Effie BERKAHN had a series of partners based on different records.

Effie had three children with James WARD based on birth records. NZ Birth Register lists the parents of both Basil Arthur BERKAHN in 1912 and Vera BERKAHN in 1915 as Edith Effie and James. The parents of Mona Edith WARD in 1914 are listed as Effie and James. CONCLUSION: James WARD was the father of Effie's three children. There was no record of Edith BERKAHN marrying James WARD.

However in her will dated 19 Oct 1943 the names of her children are given as: Basil Arthur EDWARDS, Mona Edith EDWARDS and Vera OLUFSEN. Vera EDWARDS had married Aksel Teodor Mork OLUFSEN in 1933. Based on School Records in the NZSG Kiwi Collection, the EDWARDS surname appeared in 1919 when Basil and Mona attended Woodville School, with Mr Jas EDWARDS being their parent/guardian when enrolled again in 1920. In October and November 1924 the three children attended Ong Onga School in Hawkes Bay, again with Mr J EDWARDS being their parent/guardian. The three children were enrolled in Papamoa School in the Bay of Plenty in November 1925 with Mr J EDWARDS being recorded as their parent/guardian. Mona Edith EDWARDS attended Gisborne High School in 1929 and 1930, having previously attended Tauranga High School, with her mother Mrs EDWARDS of Gate Pa, Tauranga recorded as her parent/guardian.

Did James Ward change his name to James Edwards, or was James Edwards a different person? In the Electrol Roll of 1931 Edith was using her maiden name again (Edith Effie BERKAHN, spinster) and living at Gate Pa, Tauranga.

Edith, aged 44 years, married widower David SMITH in 1932. but he died in 1940. David farmed at Otumoetai, now a suburb of Tauranga. Following David's death Edith married again, in 1943 to William George WESTON. William, a waterside worker in Auckland, died two years later in 1945 at Tauranga. Edith and William were living in Mount Eden, Auckland, according to the 1943 Electoral Roll. After William's death Edith lived at Otumoetai for the rest of her life according to electoral rolls and her probate file. She died in 1957 and was burried in Tauranga.

PEDESTRIAN INJURED

ACCIDENT AT RAHOTU
MOTOR-CAR OVERTURNED

Injuries to a pedestrian, now a patient in the New Plymouth Hospital, and damage to a horsetrap and two motor-vehicles are the results of a remarkable train of accidents which occurred at an early hour on the Main South Road near Rahotu yesterday morning. Minor injuries also were suffered by the two occupants of one of the cars, but these were not serious.

It is believed that the injured man, Barnev MacLean, a Maori, was struck by the car which was proceeding in the same direction as he was walking. The driver of the car, Hapi Hana, who was accompanied by his brother Mu Hana, both of them being Maoris, endeavoured to avoid MacLean, and the swerve was responsible for the car overturning beside the road. The Hana brothers had been returning from an eel-fishing expedition in some of the streams, north of Rahotu, and their catch was spilled out on the road as the vehicle capsized.

Constables W. F. Antill and H. Shields were summoned to the scene of the accident, just south of the Rahotu factory, and Dr. T. N. Watt arrived to attend to the injured. MacLean was found to be suffering from facial abrasions, a leg injury and possibly slight concussion, and his transfer to the New Plymouth Hospital was later made by ambulance. Mu Hana suffered a cut on the head, and his brother minor cuts and abrasions, both receiving medical attention before being sent home. The motorcar suffered fairly extensive damage.

Later the accident was indirectly responsible for another collision, involving a horse-trap and a milk-lorry. Apparently the attention of both drivers, was distracted by the overturned car beside the road, and the two vehicles came into contact, some damage resulting. No one was injured on this occasion.

DEATH OF VICTIM,

Injuries Prove Fatal

The death occurred in the New Plymouth Hospital last night, following his admission earlier in the day, of Huera (Barney) MacLean, aged 22 years, the injuries received as a result of the accident reported above, proving fatal. A well-known young Maori, deceased was employed bv the Public Works Department at Rahotu, and it is understood that his home was at Uruti.

Source: Opunake Times, 18 November 1938, Page 2.

Personal.

L/Cpl. Roy Austin Berkahn, a son of Mr and Mrs J. Berkahn, of Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North, has been released from a prisoner-of-war camp and has arrived in Egypt, according to official advice received by his parents. L/Cpl. Berkahn left New Zealand with the Third Echelon and was captured in Crete. He escaped 12 months later and got to Greece, where he was captured again.

Source Manawatu Times, 8 November 1943, Page 4.

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS
Unsung hero finally gets sung

OPOTIKI'S Fraser Cameron has been awarded the Queen's Service Medal for services to the community and theatre.

THE Opotiki De Luxe Theatre, the scouts, the RSA, St John Ambulance, the A&P Association and the Cameron Clan are just some of the organisations that have benefited from Mr Cameron's generosity over the years.

Close friend Don Paynter said that Mr Cameron "forgot to put the labour on the bills" if it was an organisation that had requested electrical work.

Sometimes, though, the family lost out.

His daughter-in-law Irene Cameron said she and her husband Stu had purchased a pallet of concrete that they would use at their home, meanwhile storing it at the back of the electrical shop.

"When we came to fetch it, Fraser had taken it down to the theatre and used it there," she said.

"He would always disappear down to the theatre."

Born in Gisborne in 1930, Mr Cameron moved to Opotiki in 1955.

Before moving here, following the completion of his apprenticeship, Mr Cameron had sailed for five years on the combined passenger and cargo ship Rangitoto, working for the New Zealand Shipping Company.

"Then I got married and came ashore," he said.

"I worked for 12 months at the Whakatane board mill and then I worked for the power board as an electrician for five years" (in Opotiki).

At Christmas 1960, Mr Cameron started his own company and since that time he has been involved with numerous local and community organisations in Opotiki.

He has been involved with the Opotiki and Districts 10,000 Club, which has promoted Opotiki and the surrounding district since 1960. He served his first term as president from 1974 to 1976, held a second term in the 1990s, and remains on the committee today.

He joined the Opotiki Chamber of Commerce in 1964 to encourage growth in Opotiki businesses and community. He chaired the Nukutere Scout committee.

Mr Cameron was a founding member of the Opotiki De Luxe Theatre Community Trust in 1979 and has been involved in several capacities, including providing maintenance and lighting for the theatre, and serving as treasurer, secretary and president of the trust.

He is also a trustee of the Opotiki Drama and Education Charitable Trust, which owns and operates lighting and sound equipment on behalf of the community.

He was president of the Opotiki Rotary Club from 1985 to 1986 and 2005 to 2006, and club treasurer from 2016 to 2018.

Mr Cameron is a member of the Returned and Services Association and for the past 30 years he has provided the sound system used for the Opotiki Anzac Day parades and Armistice Day services.

The St John Ambulance used his post office box for its mail while he collected fees for the ambulance association.

Mr Paynter said Mr Cameron had also done lots of electrical work for the A&P Association's showground.

"He's also a past national president of the Cameron Clan of New Zealand," he said.

Mr Cameron said that while he knew "one lady who always said I should be recognised," he did not "feel I need that sort of thing myself". "I consider myself a very lucky boy," he said.

While running his company he imported seven electricians from Britain to the business.

"There was a shortage of electricians in those days," he said.

"All but a few of them are still in New Zealand."

While being involved with Rotary, he has been on-call duty at the dairy factory.

Just as one of the Rotary meetings was about to commence, Mr Cameron remembers being called out to an electrical calamity at the dairy factory.

"I called them to let them know I was going to be late, asking them to keep my dinner for me," he said. "Which they did. I got my dinner some six weeks later, at the next meeting."

Source: Opotiki News, www.thebeacon.co.nz, Tuesday, June 4, 2019, page 4.

Final curtain call for theatre stalwart

A MUCH-LOVED and community-oriented man was farewelled at the Opotiki De Luxe Theatre in Opotiki yesterday.

Fraser Logan Cameron QSM pulled in a full house at his last appearance at his much-loved theatre.

Having started his electrical business in Opotiki in 1959, his last day of work at his business was Friday, August 16. He died 11 days later.

Mr Cameron was a founding member of the Opotiki De Luxe Theatre Community Trust in 1979 and has been involved in several capacities, including providing maintenance and lighting for the theatre, and serving as treasurer, secretary and president of the trust.

He was president of the Opotiki Rotary Club from 1985 to 1986 and from 2005 to 2006, and club treasurer from 2016 to 2018.

He was also a past national president of the Cameron Clan of New Zealand.

Mr Cameron worked for several different companies, fixing their electricity and being available for call-outs any time of day.

Which all goes some way to explaining the many and varied community members attending his funeral.

Daughter Mary-Anne said her father had started working at the age of 15, also taking on night school to learn mathematics, which then enabled him to start his electrician apprenticeship.

"He got a gold medal as an apprentice," she said.

Fast forward to 2019 and Mr Cameron was awarded a Queen's Service Medal, but did not quite make it to the investiture ceremony.

Opotiki Mayor John Forbes, during the funeral, said Mr Cameron had a sharp mind and that he was "a community asset".

"In the council we deal with all sorts of assets, but one of the most important assets are our people."

"It has been bestowed on me to, on behalf of the Governor-General, present Fraser with his Queen's Service Medal."

Many lovely anecdotes were recounted by family members, including being asked to do electrical stocktaking, witnessing Mr Cameron's trait of helping people in need, which possibly included talking to Jehovah's Witnesses.

From youngsters, a common theme of a stern man wearing white overalls who had extraordinary skills with a wooden, extendable ruler soon appeared.

"He had an easy smile."

Mr Cameron had also recorded many movies with his video camera and they are set to become clan folklore.

Monday's funeral began and ended with bagpipe music from Colin Cameron, Tristan Sanders and Eliot Fenton.

An administrative matter was also sorted during the ceremony, after it was mentioned that Mr Cameron had been involved with the Opotiki Rotary Club for 51 years.

Opotiki Community Theatre Trust chairwoman Ellie Collier said Mr Cameron had been involved with the theatre longer than he had been a Rotarian.

"He was with us first and we claim him," she said.

Mrs Collier said Mr Cameron had thought she could count when she joined the theatre trust.

"He was disappointed when I used a calculator," she said.

"He was an amazing person, someone to look up to, and I am thankful to have known him."

Fraser Cameron was the dearly loved husband of Elaine and father of Shona, Stuart, Darryl (deceased) Mary-Anne and Vivienne, father in law to Jeff, Irene, Rhys, Butch (deceased) and Paul. He was the loved Poppa of 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Source: Opotiki News, www.thebeacon.co.nz, Wednesday, September 4, 2019.

REPORT OF DEATH

OVERCOME BY GRIEF.
NEW ZEALANDER'S DEATH.

GENEVA, October 6.

A young married couple named Wallace, whose relatives live in Auckland, died at Lucerne under tragic circumstances. The wife died as the result of blood poisoning, and the husband, in a fit of mania, fired a revolver shot into his dead wife's head. He then shot himself dead.

GENEVA, October 7.

The Wallaces were recently married. Mrs Wallace, who was aged 23, complained that she was unwell, and her husband hurried her to the best hotel. A doctor diagnosed the case as one of food poisoning. The wife died in a few hours in terrible agony. The husband threw himself upon the body in a paroxysm of grief. Later, when left alone, he got a revolver from his luggage and shot himself. It is understood Wallace came from New Zealand, but his wife was an English girl.

Vernon Wallace was a son of Mr T. Wallace, of Burnley terrace, Mount Eden, Auckland. His wife was formerly Miss Winnie Howard. Vernon Wallace was a New Zealander, aged 28 years. He served with the New Zealand forces in the war at Gallipoli, where he was badly wounded and returned to New Zealand, afterwards proceeding to London to gain experience in his trade as a tailor. At the time of his death he was enjoying a holiday. He leaves no family, Mrs Wallace was a sister of Mr Richard Arthur, warehouseman, of Auckland.

Source: The Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17580, 9 October 1922, Page 7.

REPORT OF DEATH

OVERCOME BY GRIEF.
NEW ZEALANDER'S DEATH.

GENEVA, October 6.

A young married couple named Wallace, whose relatives live in Auckland, died at Lucerne under tragic circumstances. The wife died as the result of blood poisoning, and the husband, in a fit of mania, fired a revolver shot into his dead wife's head. He then shot himself dead.

GENEVA, October 7.

The Wallaces were recently married. Mrs Wallace, who was aged 23, complained that she was unwell, and her husband hurried her to the best hotel. A doctor diagnosed the case as one of food poisoning. The wife died in a few hours in terrible agony. The husband threw himself upon the body in a paroxysm of grief. Later, when left alone, he got a revolver from his luggage and shot himself. It is understood Wallace came from New Zealand, but his wife was an English girl.

Vernon Wallace was a son of Mr T. Wallace, of Burnley terrace, Mount Eden, Auckland. His wife was formerly Miss Winnie Howard. Vernon Wallace was a New Zealander, aged 28 years. He served with the New Zealand forces in the war at Gallipoli, where he was badly wounded and returned to New Zealand, afterwards proceeding to London to gain experience in his trade as a tailor. At the time of his death he was enjoying a holiday. He leaves no family, Mrs Wallace was a sister of Mr Richard Arthur, warehouseman, of Auckland.

Source: The Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17580, 9 October 1922, Page 7.

REPORT OF DEATH

RETURNED SOLDIER DEAD.

TAURANGA, Monday.

The death occurred yesterday of Mr. George Charles William Davies. Deceased, who was 27 years of age, was the eldest son of Mr. George Davies, of Tauranga. He served in the Gallipoli campaign and later in France. He was both wounded and gassed, and after his return to New Zealand bad health developed. He recently went to Oropi on a motoring trip and when returning was seized with haemorrhage of the lungs and expired in a few minutes. He is survived by a widow and two young children.

Source: New Zealand Herald 13 May 1924, page 10.

OBITUARY.

MR GEORGE CHARLES WILLIAM DAVIES.

We regret to chronicle the death of Mr George William Davies which took place yesterday. Deceased, who was twenty-seven year of age, was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs George Davies of Cameron Road, Tauranga, and was born in Waitara, Taranaki. He left New Zealand with the Fourth Reinforcements, having enlisted at Napier, when he was then residing. He served in the Gallipoli campaign and later in France, his total service being three and a half years. He was wounded and also gassed. He returned to New Zealand by the Marama on May 18, 1918. Shortly afterward bad health developed and this was due to gassing. Despite special treatment his health grew worse. Yesterday he went to Oropi on a motoring trip. When returning he was seized with haemorrhage of the lungs and expired in a few minutes. Deceased is survived by a widow and two young children for whom the greatest sympathy will be felt in their irreparable loss. The deceased will be accorded a military funder. Returned soldiers are invited to attend the funeral, which will leave the hospital tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. and the territorials under Lieut Browning, will form the forming party, mustering in the vicinity of the hospital at 2 p.m. The Band will also take part, and members are requested to make every effort to attend (p. 4).

Source: Bay of Plenty Times 12 May 1924, page 4.

REPORT OF DEATH

THE FALLEN AND WOUNDED
Private P. McKone.

Mr M. McKone, North road, has received word that his son, Patrick McKone, was killed in action on October 4th. Private McKone left New Zealand with the Twenty-fourth Reinforcements. He was educated at Awamoko and St. Patrick's Schools. This is the second of Mr McKone's sons to make the supreme sacrifice, Lance-Corporal John McKone having been killed on October 1st of last year.

Source: North Otago Times 26 October 1917, Page 3.

REPORT OF DEATH

A fatal accident occurred yesterday, in Messrs J C Malfroy and Co.'s bush, which has cast a gloom throughout the district. Whilst one of the firm's employees in the person of Mr Patrick Hayes was engaged falling bush, a falling tree struck another, the branch of which in descending struck him on the back of the head, causing fatal injuries. The injured man was at once removed, and medical aid sought, but before it arrived death bad ensued. The deceased was only 32 years of age, and was a native of Victoria, having resided in the Colony for the past eleven years. He was eighteen months ago married to Lucy, third daughter of Mrs Cropper of Arahura, and widespread sympathy is felt for the bereaved wife. The deceased was highly popular and much esteemed by a host of friends, and his tragic death is much lamented. An inquest was held at Culen's Three Mile Hotel at three o'clock yesterday afternoon before Mr Coroner Acheson and a jury. After evidence had been heard, the jury returned a verdict of accidental death.

Source: West Coast Times on Thursday, 11 July 1907

REPORT OF DEATH

An infant child, six months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Spurdle, of Wanganui, died on board the s.s. Rotoiti on the voyage down from Onehunga early this (Tuesday) morning. The child was in delicate health, and had been attended by a doctor in Auckland.

Source: Taranaki Herald, 24 January 1899, Page 2.

RESEARCH NOTES

Finding the correct James Henry WALKER

It has taken some effort to find the right James Henry Walker who married Rea Aliceson Fraser in 1935. Based on the Gisborne electoral rolls, James Henry Walker was a printer in Gisborne from 1928 until 1954. After his divorce in 1954 he moved to Auckland, and in the 1963 electoral role was reported a printer and married to Jean Grace Walker.

Three James Henry Walkers died between 1963 and 2020 according to NZ BDM online:
(1) Born 6 Mar 1913, died 1976 Balaclutha, buried Dunedin - a Dunedin Salesman.
(2) Born 13 Dec 1886, died 6 Sep 1987 Waiuku - a Waiuku Farmer.
(3) Born 23 Dec 1906, died 21 Mar 1998 Auckland, cremated North Shore, Auckland. - the James Henry Walker who had married Rea Aliceson Fraser in 1935.

The Gisborne Times reported Rea Aliceson Fraser "was married to James Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Walker, formerly of Gisborne, and now of Timaru". The parents of James Henry Walker born 1906 were James Henry and Margaret Walker according to NZ BDM online. The 1919 Gisborne Electoral Roll has James Henry Walker, sawmill hand, and Margaret Walker living at 724 Aberdeen Road, Gisborne.

SAD DROWNING FATALITY.

Quite a gloom was cast over the town and district on Sunday evening when it became known that Mr Frederick Ricardo, a sawmiller, had been accidentally drowned in the "scour." It appears that in company with his son Albert, a boy fourteen years of age, and three other men, named respectively Peter Romari, George Douglas, and Natale Bronco, he left on a fishing excursion in the afternoon about two o'clock. After about an hour's fishing near Kerris' bridge, the party returned to the "scour" to have a swim. Deceased was first into the water and shortly afterwards sank in the middle of the "scour," his companions - none of whom could swim - trying to render assistance by sending the boat adrift towards the spot where deceased went down, and also using the oars to try and bring him to the surface. One of the party also waded in and got to within three yards of the place, but then returned owing to the water being up to his neck. They were unsuccessful in their efforts, however, and returned to the town and apprised Constable Dent of the
sad occurrence, who immediately repaired to the scene. A number of townspeople also went out, and diving operations were commenced by Messrs Tyers, Bryant, A Bazeley, Lambden, and Plant, the former bringing the body to the surface after it. Deceased, who was forty-six years of age, had resided here for about 18 months, and was a hard-working and temperate man. He leaves a widow and family of nine to mourn their loss. A magisterial enquiry was held before Mr E. W. Hill, J.P., at the court-house on Monday afternoon, when the following evidence was adduced:-

Margaret Ricardo, deposed that deceased was her husband, and left home shortly before two o'clock on Sunday to go fishing, her youngest son Bertie accompanying him; he was in good health and spirits; did not see him again alive; saw the body that morning and identified the remains as those of her husband; he had informed her that he could swim; she knew of no reason or cause that would lead him to take his life; their domestic relations were very happy.

William Arthur Tyers, telegraph messenger stationed at Nagambie, deposed that on Sunday evening, about seven, p.m., the boy Ricardo passed the house where he resided; he was crying, and said his father was drowned; witness went to the "scour," and, with others, dived to recover the body which he found in about 7ft of water; brought the body to the bank, and life was extinct; knew deceased personally; as far as he could judge the body was recovered about
twenty minutes to eight.

Albert Ricardo, son of deceased, deposed he was fourteen years of age; left home with his father about two o'clock; went down the river in company with four others and his father; one of the men worked for his father and was present in court; after fishing for an hour near Kerris' bridge they started to home; called at Pienelli's, where the men had a glass of wine, but took none with them; then went back to the "scour" because George Douglass wanted his father to go back for a bathe; his father asked him where there was a good place and Douglass said at the " scour"; on arrival they tied the boat up about 14ft from where the men went in; his father, Peter Roumari, and Douglass went in the water, the former first his father swam about near the bank for a time, and then Peter asked him-to go across and see how deep it was; his father started to walk across, and when he got near the middle he sank; he came up again a second time, and then disappeared altogether; was quite sure he came to the surface twice; he did not call out; Peter went in up to his neck, end then came out; Peter and Natale Banco got in the boat and the latter put an
oar down where his father had sunk; they also looked about but failed to see any sign of him; they searched for about five minutes and then rowed to the town to report the matter to the police; knew his father could
swim, but only saw him in the water once - on the day he was drowned; he splashed in the water for about four or five yards; was then struggling.

Peter Komari deposed he was a laborer residing at Nagambie; had known deceased for three mouths, and worked for him for a month; went out in a boat with him on Sunday as far as Kerris' bridge; stayed there for an hour and then came back to Pienelli's vineyard, where witness had two glasses of wine and deceased one glass; deceased asked where there was a good place to have a swim, and Douglass said the "scour"; witness asked them to come home, but deceased
wanted to go for a swim; arriving at the "scour" deceased went in the water first, and swam along the edge for a few
yards, where the water was 2ft in depth; witness asked deceased if he could go across and he said yes; he went about a yard and witness asked him if he was on the bottom, to which he replied yes; next saw deceased in the centre, where he sank; witness could not swim, but went in up to his neck, and was then four yards from where he sank; pushed the boat over and told Brosco to try if he could feel him with the oar, but he could not; then went for assistance; never saw deceased rise a second time; they did not take any wine away with them from Pienelli's.

George Douglass, laborer, deposed that deceased never came up a second time, and they searched for five minutes; there was a piece of rope attached to the boat; deceased sank about three yards from the bank; he was 18 years of age and could not swim; the accident happened about a quarter to six o'clock; he was in the boat with Bronco and
tried with an oar. Natale Bronco said that only he and another, who was not present, were in the boat when they tried for deceased with an oar; Douglass was not in the boat at the time.

Dr Reid deposed that he identified the body as that of Frederick Ricardo, aged about 45 years; he had known him for the last twelve months as a hard-working, honest, and temperate man; there were no marks of injury or violence on the body, but it was of a very dark color, due to hypo-static congestion; death could have been caused by drowning.

Constable Dent deposed that when the body was recovered it was quite cold and limp reckoned the depth of water where it was found at about 8 feet; about 9 feet from the northern bank, and 12ft from the southern; it would be quite possible that deceased got cramp on the sudden immersion in the very deep water, and not being a good swimmer, and having his under-pants on, collapsed with fright when he got out of his depth; the body was recovered about 7.25 p.m., and had been in the water about an hour and a half.

A verdict of accidentally drowned whilst bathing was returned.

The remains of deceased were interred in the local cemetery on Tuesday afternoon and were followed to their last resting place by a number of relatives and friends. The Rev. T. Riding officiated at the house and grave in a most impressive manner. The coffin-bearers were Messrs Taylor, A. and J. Millett, I. Caelli, J. Beretta and Bell. The mortuary arrangements were most efficiently conducted by Mr H. R. Band.

Source Nagambie Times, 10 Feb 1899, Page 2.

Note The "scour" was an opening cut in the bank of the Goulburn River to allow a fresh supply of water to come in for the Nagambie town. The "scour" was about 12 feet or 14 feet wide, with slippery banks.

Shipping
THE FRIEDEBURG, FROM HAMBURG.

This fine iron ship, commanded by Captain E. Hopper, arrived, and anchored off the Heads, on Friday afternoon. On Saturday morning, the s.s. Gazelle, having on board the Health Officer (Dr Donald), Mr R. J. S. Harman (Deputy-Superintendent), Captain Gibson, Dr Rouse, and Mr J. E. March, Commissioners, Dr Haast, Mr Ruddenklau, and Mr Monson ? who went down as interpreters ? left the wharf, and proceeded down to the vessel, which was then underweigh some three miles outside the Heads, and, on going: alongside, the usual questions were asked, and, there having been no sickness on board, the vessel was at once declared clear. On going on board, everything was found to be scrupulously clean, and the accommodation for the passengers excellent. The immigrants are mostly Scandinavians and Poles, with about a dozen German families. They comprise 61 single women and 34 single men, the rest being married people and children. Six children were born on the passage; one child (11 months old), died on July 13. The peculiar feature in this ship is her spacious 'tween decks, which measure 8ft 6in from floor to beam. The sleeping accommodation is very roomy. The cubic space thus set apart has ensured proper ventilation, and made the health of the passengers remarkably good, and as we have said, no serious cases of illness have occurred. The ship was built by Messrs Stephens and Son of Glasgow, and belongs to Messrs B. M. Sloman and Co. of Hamburg, the well-known ship-owners there, who for half a century have almost exclusively shipped immigrants from that port to America, and lately to Queensland. They have a fleet of 18 ships specially built for immigration purposes, of these the Friedeburg is a worthy specimen. The passengers looked very healthy, and are in good spirits. Dr J. D. L. Temple is the Surgeon Superintendent, and it is owing to his care and excellent management that the immigrants have come out so well. The usual inspection was made by the commissioners, and also by the Deputy Superintendent, and with the exception of a slight complaint about the water during a portion of the voyage, but which was remedied, there was nothing to complain about. A distilling apparatus would be a great advantage to vessels of this class. As soon as the immigrants are landed the Friedeburg will sail for Java; thence to Hamburg, and will bring out more emigrants. The s.s. Gazelle took the ship in tow, and brought her up to on anchorage off the town. A large number of foreigners visited the ship yesterday.

The following is Captain Hopper?s report of the voyage:- The Friedeburg sailed from Hamburg on May 21st; passed the Lizards on June the 1st; crossed the line on June 23rd, but was detained by calms at Fernando Norunha for three days; got the S.E. trades from the S. by E.; had to stay several times on the coast of Brazil until past the Abruhas Shoals; passed the longitude of the Cape on July 21st in 45deg. S.; passed the Crozettes on July 30th, and Tasmania August 19th; eastings were ran down in 48deg. to 50deg.; then had light variable winds to sighting the Snares on Aug. 26th; thence had variable winds, with rain and fog, until Aug. 30th; at 9.am. on that day Banks Peninsula was made, Godley Heads same day, and at 4 p.m. dropped anchor, making the passage from the Lizards in 90 days.

Source: Lyttelton Times, 2 September 1872, Page 2.

SHUNTER INJURED.

SUSTAINS COMPOUND FRACTURE OF THIGH.

At about 6.30 this morning a shunter named T. Carmichael, employed at the local railway station, met with a painful accident. He was pulling a wagon with a wire tail-rope and, instead of getting outside, by some unaccountable manner, he got between the wire rope and the wagon and was crushed, sustaining a compound fracture of the thigh. Later, the suffer was removed to the Palmerston North hospital. The unfortunate man, who is married with three children, is about 30 years of age, and resides in Main street west.

Source: Manawatu Standard, 3 August 1925, Page 6.

SHUNTER'S DEATH.

FATAL INJURY AT RAILWAY YARDS.

Mr Thomas Carmichael, the shunter who was injured at the local railway yards yesterday morning, through being caught on the wrong side of a tail rope, succumbed to his injuries at 8.30 o'clock last evening.

Born in Patea in 1890, the late Mr Carmichael came to Palmerston North about two and a half years ago. He was a very prominent member of the local Salvation Army Corps and held the rank of young people's sergeant-major. Several years ago he held commissioned rank in various parts of the Dominion. He was also a member of the Masonic and Oddfellows' Lodges. By a tragic coincidence he met his death on the ninth anniversary of his wedding day. Besides his widow, he leaves three children, two boys aged eight and six and a-half years respectively, and a girl two and a-half years.

Source: Manawatu Standard, 4 August 1925, Page 6.

Suicide Near Sandon.

Apparently a case of determined suicide took place near Sandon yesterday. A young man named William Scarrow, not arriving home at his usual time, his father went in search of him about 4 o'clock in the afternoon and became very much alarmed at finding his son's hat and watch lying near a dam, situated about 800 yards from their residence. Constable Coyle was then sent for, who, with the aid of a number of settlers dragged the pond, and not at once finding anything, drained it, when the deceased was seen where there had been 12ft of water with his body doubled in a stopping position by ropes which were tied from his neck to his legs. The deceased was 32 years of age, unmarried, and was residing with his parents on the road known as the Cemetery line, about two and a half miles from Sandon. He was a very enthusiastic member of the Brethren. Latterly he has complained of noises and pains in his head. The inquest will be held today when probably more particulars will be obtained! - Advocate.

Source: Manawatu Herald, 30 July 1891, Page 2.

An inquest was held yesterday by Mr Snelson, coroner, at the residence of William Scarrow, concerning the death of his son, who was found drowned on Monday in a dam. A verdict was returned that the deceased had "Committed suicide while temporally insane."

Source: Manawatu Herald, 1 August 1891, Page 2.

TEACHER'S DEATH.

FINDING OF SUICIDE.

A verdict of suicide by poisoning was returned by the coroner, Mr. F. K. Hunt, this morning at an inquest touching the death of Clinton Roland Gribbin, a school teacher, aged 41, who was found dead in Point Erin Park last Sunday morning.

Evidence was given that Gribbin, who occupied a room in Vincent Street, was a married man with two children, and that he had not been heard of since he left the Newmarket School about three weeks ago.

Source: Auckland Star, 3 November 1937, Page 8.

Television Dog Trials

The winner of the 1979 television dog trials, Rex Berkahn, who farms in the Maraekakaho district west of Hastings, carrying 2700 ewes and 120 breeding cows on his 835 acre property.

Rex has lived and worked on the farm all his life and has been a regular supplier of livestock to Tomoana.

Rex has two heading dogs, Prince and Laddie, which are both part of his working team. Rex and the dogs are well known to the farming community and general public because of their success in the 1979 TV Dog Trialling series "A Dog's Show".

He found the experience invaluable and rated the opposition as some of the most competitive he had ever met. He also feels that the series has done a lot to create more public interest in trialling.

Rex feels the major reason for his success is 'control'. He says "If you can control the dog, you can control the sheep," and also believes in rewarding the dog for a job well done.

Most of the preparation for trialling is taken care of by working the dogs on the farm with only a small amount of extra training needed to prepare them for the competition.

Over the last 20 years Rex has had 9 wins and 14 seconds in the H. B. Centre Championships, and in 1961 won the NZ. Longhead Championship with Faye, and in 1977 won the NZ. Shorthead Championship and was runner-up in the Longhead Championship with Prince.

Perhaps the best measurement of the respect fellow trialists have for Rex can be shown by the fact that he has been a North Island Trial Judge since 1962 and is currently a NZ. reserve Trial Judge.

Source Weddel's World, July 1979 - https://knowledgebank.org.nz

THE FATAL ACCIDENTS AT OTAKI.

In last issue we were able to announce little more than the bare fact that two fatal accidents had occurred after the Otaki races. We are able now to lay further particulars before our readers.

The first case is that of a man named Charles Mudgway. It appears that he was riding at a hard gallop round the course, and was met by four ladies on horseback, viz, two of the Misses McDonald, of Horowhenua, Miss Jenkins, of Otaki, and Miss Cameron, who was on a visit to Mr Jenkins, to whom she is related. Mudgway was riding along "full tear," whilst the ladies were going along at a sharp canter. The former, being unable to guide his horse past the ladies, struck Miss Jenkins on the leg, and glanced off, meeting Miss Cameron, both horses and riders striking violently. Miss Cameron and Mudgway both fell to the ground, and the former dropping on his head, a concussion of the brain ensued from which he died in a short time. Miss Cameron was badly bruised, and was compelled to take to her bed at once, but we hear is now improving rapidly. Mudgway was until lately a resident of the Hutt. He was a stout man, 35 years of age. He was a widower, having some time since lost his wife, and by his death five children, all boys, are orphaned.

Source: Manawatu Herald, 27 January 1880, Page 2.

INQUESTS AT OTAKI.

An inquest was held at Otaki on the 23rd inst., before Dr Hewson, coroner, on the body of Charles Mudgway, who was killed on the day previous.

The following jury were impanelled - Messrs Bennett (foreman), Eager, Bevan, McCrae, Bills, Pearson, Winterburn, Johnson, Larsen, Anderson, McDonald, and Mackay.

Miss Jenkins deposed that after the races she was riding round the course in company with Misses Cameron and McDonald, when she observed two wen coming from the opposite direction; passed the first, but the second, who was riding at full speed, was unable to guide his horse, and, although she tried to get her horse out of the way, knocked her aside; and glancing off, struck Miss Cameron's horse full in the counter; the force of the concussion knocked both horses down : deceased was thrown on his head, while Miss Cameron fell between the horses; the crowd then came up.

This was the principal witness, and her evidence was corroborated by Misses Cameron and McDonald.

George Bell stated that after the accident he picked up the deceased, who was lying with his head bent under his body; deceased never moved nor spoke.

The Coroner informed the jury that he had made a post-mortem examination, and found that the cause of death was concussion of the brain.

The jury retuned a verdict of "Accidental death."

The deceased was a native of the district of Wellington. His friends reside at Porirua, and he was generally liked for his quiet, unassuming manners. He leaves five sons. A ball was held on Friday night, the proceeds of which - some £7 or £8 - are to be handed over for their benefit.

Miss Cameron was insensible for some time, and was severely shaken and bruised about the face.

Source: Manawatu Herald, 27 January 1880, Page 2.

THE MISSING STEAMER OHAU.

ALL HOPE ABANDONED.
CIRCULAR BY UNION STEAM SHIP COMPANY.
FLAGS TO BE HALF-MASTED ON SUNDAY.

The following is a copy of the circular issued by Mr James Mills, managing director of the Union Steam Ship Company, to all branch managers respecting the disappearance of the steamer Ohau:-

I regret very much to advise you that there is every reason to fear that the s.s. Ohau foundered in the severe gale experienced in Cook Strait on Saturday, 13th inst. The Ohau was coal laden from Greymouth to Dunedin and was passed by the Rosamond close by The Brothers' lighthouse shortly before 1 o'clock on Saturday afternoon. She was seen by the lighthouse-keeper at Cape Campbell at 3 o clock, and was then about 10 miles north. She was kept in sight until dark, struggling against a furious south-west gale and heavy sea. Her masthead light was sighted at 5.20 p.m., but after that nothing was seen of her, although a look-out was kept for her off and on until 10 o'clock.

The gale was an unusually heavy one, and several of our steamers were forced to seek shelter, delaying their arrival at their destinations from two to four days. Until within a few days ago it, was confidently hoped the Ohau would turn-up also, but when after the weather moderated there was no sign of her, it was feared something serious had happened. The Brunner was despatched from Wellington to search the coast line, but after a thorough examination no signs of the ship or of wreckage were discovered. We are forced therefore to conclude that she foundered, with all hands, during the night of the 13th inst.

We find it difficult to account for the loss of the Ohau, as she was a strongly-built vessel and well found in every particular. She was built by Messrs Denny Bros. to a special specification, and recently underwent a thorough overhaul, being fitted with new decks, etc.

No doubt there will be many anxious inquiries made to you regarding those on board. I therefore enclose list of her officers and crew. She carried no passengers.

The loss of the Ohau is very distressing to us and as many of her officers and crew belonged to Dunedin, we are brought very closely in touch with the widespread sorrow entailed by her loss. The relatives and friends of those missing have the heartfelt sympathy of the directors and staff, in their present bereavment.
-Yours, etc.,
(Signed) James Mills,
Managing Director.

Crew, list of s.s. Ohau, as per articles: -
Richard Brewer, master, married.
Murdoch MacPherson, chief officer, married.
Robert Hogg Warrender, second officer single.
J. F. Heddell. lamps and A.B., single.
A. Taylor, A.B., single.
J. Martin. A.B., single.
W. Carey. A.B., single.
J. Angus, A.B., single.
A. Weibe, A.B., single.
W. J. Nichoils, deck boy, single.
Robert Burns, chief engineer, married.
John Young, second engineer, married.
D. Grant Stevenson, third engineer, single.
J.W. Charnock, donkeyman, married.
J. Underwood, fireman, single.
W. Denny, fireman, single.
J. Ferguson, fireman, single.
R. Wilson, fireman, single.
Joseph Fielder, chief steward, widower.
A. Pender, second steward, single.
A. Schofield, cook, single.
A. G. Mathieson, purser, single.

The officers were insured for the following amounts:- Richard Brewer, master, £750; Murdoch MacPherson, chief officer, £500; Robert Hogg J Warrender, second officer, £200; Robert Burns, chief engineer, £500; John Young, second engineer, £400; D Grant Stevenson, third engineer, £500; A. G. Mathieson purser, £200. The fact of all the officers being insured shows the wisdom of the company's regulation which requires all their officers to insure their lives for sums varying according to their rank, and the company contributes a portion of the Premium. The scale is as follows:- Captains £500, chief engineer £400, chief officers £300, second engineers £200, second officers £200, pursers £200, all junior officers £100. The company has also a liberal provision for which, if any officer desires it, he may insure for 50 percent more than the amount his rank calls for. It will be seen that several of the Ohau's officers took advantage of this.

The managing director has instructed that all the company's vessels shall carry their flags half-mast high on Sunday next as a token of respect to the memory of the officers and crew of the Ohau. This will be done at all noyie.

Source: Otago Daily Times, 26 May 1899, Page 5.

WRECK OF THE OHAU.

DISCOVERY OF WRECKAGE.
THE LAST HOPE GONE.

The head office in Dunedin of the Union Steam Ship Company have received the following telegram from Wellington:- "Hatches, oars, and life buoys belonging to the Ohau washed ashore between Castle Point and Cape Turnagain."

This information leaves no doubt as to the fate of the Ohau. She evidently foundered with all hands, probably off the Kaikouras, and the wreckage was carried by the currents to the place where found.

Castlepoint is a post town in the County of Wairarapa North, in the Riding of Castlepoint 108 miles N.N.E. of Wellington, and 41 miles from the Masterton railway station. Cape Turnagain is about the southernmost point of Hawke's Bay. The distance between the two points is about 40 miles.

As our readers will remember, the Ohau was coal laden from Greymouth to Dunedin, and was passed by the Rosamond close by The Brothers' lighthouse shortly before 1 o'clock on Saturday 13th May. She was seen by the lighthouse-keeper at Cape Campbell at 3 o clock, and was then about 10 miles north. She was kept in sight until dark, struggling against a furious south-west gale and heavey sea. Her masthead light was sighted at 5.20 p.m., but after that nothing was seen of her, although a look-out was kept for her off and on until 10 o'clock.

Source: Otago Daily Times, 5 June 1899, Page 5.

THEFT

The following articles describe events surrounding theft by Terrence NIXON, his escape to Australia and subsequent deportation back to Auckland for trial.

POLICE REPORTS.

AUCKLAND. - 29th Jan 1933, on warrant for theft of £795, the property of the New Zealand Government (Labour Department), Terrence Moncrieff Nixon, age twenty-one, height 5 ft. 6 in., clerk, slight build, swarthy complexion, black hair, blue eyes, large face with prominent features; well dressed in clerical-grey serge suit (very wide Oxford bag trousers), grey Stetson hat, and brown shoes; jockey appearance. The officer in charge of the Labour Department, who was going on leave, affixed his signature to two blank cheques to enable the accused, who was employed by the Department, to draw small amounts to pay for rations, &c., if required. The latter filled in the cheques for £30 and £765, and cashed them at the Bank of New Zealand, Queen Street. He may be accompanied by Cyril Robert Hankins (an insurance agent, who has disappeared), age twenty-four, height 5 ft. 10 in., native of Australia, thin build, pasty complexion, dark hair, sharp features; big-boned and broad-shouldered; dressed in a brown-and grey suit, and sometimes does not wear a hat. (18 Jan 1933 issue)

AUCKLAND. - Terrence Moncrieff Nixon, theft: It has been ascertained by the Auckland police that his height should read 5 ft. 2 in. In company Cyril Robert Hankins he left Auckland for Sydney (Australia) by the s.s. "Monowai" on the 29th December last. (15 Feb 1933 issue)

Source: New Zealand Police Gazette, 1933.

ARRESTED IN SYDNEY
TWO AUCKLAND CLERKS
ACCUSED REMANDED ON BAIL

Two young men who recently were arrested in Sydney at the instigation of the New Zealand police, appeared in the Police Court yesterday on charges of theft. The accused, who arrived from Sydney by the Wanganella on Tuesday evening in the custody of Detective Hamilton, were Terence Moncrieff Nixon, aged 22, clerk, and Cyril Robert Hankins, aged 25, insurance clerk.

Nixon, for whom Mr. McVeagh appeared, was charged that on December 29, 1932, being a servant in the employ of the New Zealand Government, he stole £795, the property of the Government, while Hankins, who was represented by Mr. Finlay was likewise charged with the theft of £795, but not as a servant of the Government. Nixon formerly was employed in the Auckland office of the Labour Department.

On the application of Detective-Sergeant O'Sullivan, both accused were remanded until November 16 by the magistrate, Mr. F. K. Hunt. Each was allowed bail of £500 and ordered to report daily to the police.

Source: New Zealand Herald, 9 November 1933, Page 10.

THEFT OF MONEY
YOUNG MEN SENTENCED

Terence Moncrief Nixon, aged 22, and Cyril Robert Hankins, aged 25, who were arrested in Australia last month for stealing £795, the property of the Labour Department at Auckland, were sentenced today by Mr. Justice Smith.

His Honour said that Nixon's downfall appeared to be due to gambling. It was the old, old story. His theft was deliberate, and probation was impossible. He would be detained in the Borstal institution for three years.

Regarding Hanking, his Honour said he was not a party to the actual theft, but had shared in the money and thereby became a party. He would be admitted to probation for three years on condition that he paid £100 to the Labour Department during the probation period.

Source: Evening Post, 27 November 1933, Page 8.

TWO DIE

Accident At Chertsey

Two Christchurch women were killed, when the car in which they were travelling was struck by the southbound rail-car on the Chertsey level crossing over the Main South Road at 6.45 p.m. yesterday. They were:

Mary Josephine Denise Holmes, aged 33 single, a radiologist at the Timaru Hospital, whose parents are Mr and Mrs J. D. Holmes, of 24 Bishop Street, Christchurch; and

Shirley Ann Watkins, also of the staff of the Timaru Hospital, whose parents live at 7 Bolton Avenue, Christchurch.

The crossing is controlled by lights and bells.

The car was described as a complete wreck by a Railways Department official after it had been carried about 40 yards down the track by the double-unit rail-car.

Source: The Press,, 6 January 1968, Page 1.

UNUSUAL INQUEST

BODY NOT RECOVERED.

"This is an unusual inquest, in that the body of the person said to have been drowned has, not been recovered," said the coroner, Mr. A. Grant, at an inquest in Hawera into the death of Bernard Wallace on November 22 at Waihi beach.

"The Coroners Act makes, provision for the holding of inquests in such cases, but such provision is made use of only in cases where the question of public interest is concerned, or for some private purpose which may be properly entertained" continued Mr. Grant. "As the result of representations, I have been directed by the Attorney-General to hold this inquest.

"From the evidence given and also at the inquest on Miss Mary Frampton, I feel justified in assuming Bernard Wallace was drowned and that his body is not likely to be recovered, although all possible steps have been taken by the police. My finding will be that he was accidentally drowned at Waihi Beach on November 22 between 2.30 p.m. and 3.30 p.m."

Source: Gisborne Herald, 20 January 1943, Page 4.

WEDDING AT KIHIKIHI.

WESTGATE - RUSHBROOKE

A very pretty wedding was solemnised in Christ's Church, Kihikihi, on Monday last, by Rev. F. W Clarke, when Miss Alice Mary Rushbrooke, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs E. E. Rushbrooke, of Kihikihi, late of Great Ellingham, Norfolk, England, was married to Mr William Arthur Westgate, fourth son of Mr and Mrs Albert Westgate, of New Buckenham, Norfolk, England. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very becoming in her dress of cream cashmere trimmed with lace insertion, and she also wore a wreath and veil. She was attended by her sister Miss Bertha Louise Rushbrooke, who wore a peacock blue costume with hat to match. The bride's brother, Mr Alban George Rushbrooke fulfilled the duties of best man. The happy couple left by the express for Wellington en route for England by the "lonic," the bride wearing a navy blue cloth costume with hat to match. A reception was afterwards held at the home of the bride's parents, when besides some colonial friends a great number of Old Country, especially ex-Norfolk, friends were present to wish the newly-wedded pair every happiness and bon voyage.

Source: Waikato Argus, 15 June 1911, page 2.

WEDDING BELLS.

WATSON - LINSELL

On Wednesday, January 15, the wedding was quietly solemnised at the Rangitaiki Presbyterian Church of Eleanor Margaret, fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs F. T. Linsell, of Onepu, and Thomas James, eldest son of Mr and Mrs R. R. H. Watson, of Otakiri.

The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, looked most attractive in a frock of dusky pink, charmingly embroidered in pastel shades at the neck and waistline. Her hat and accessories were powder blue, and she carried a posy of cactus dahlias to tone with her frock.

In attendance as bridesmaid was Miss Patricia Linsell, sister of the bride, who wore a frock of aqua blue crepe, with navy hat and accessories, and carried a posy of gerberas and carnations. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Phillip Watson, as best man.

The officiating clergyman was the Rev. J. H. Starnes, and the organist was Mrs Gowie.

Following the ceremony, a reception, attended by relatives, was held at the home of the bride's parents. Mrs Linsell received her guests wearing a frock of teal blue with touches of gold, and a matching hat. She carried a posy in burgundy tonings. She was assisted by Mrs Watson, who wore an ensemble of pastel green with hat to tone. Her posy was of phlox in cyclamen shades.

The bride travelled later wearing a frock of teal green with a floral stripe, and a matching jacket. Her hat and accessories were navy blue.

Source: Bay of Plenty Beacon, 27 January 1941, Page 4.

WEDDING BELLS.

Drogemuller - Bensemann

A very pretty wedding was solemnised at the Church of the Cross, Upper Moutere, on Wednesday October 17th, when Miss Dorothea Helena Drogemuller was married to Mr Adolf E. T. Bensemann. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. Schwarz, the church, which had been very prettily decorated by friends of the bride, being crowded with spectators.

The best man was the bridegroom's brother, Mr T. Bensemann. The bridesmaids were the Misses Jane and Agnes Drogemuller, and the Misses Agnes, Bose, and Alice Bensemann, sisters of the bride and bridegroom respectively. Messrs L. Drogemuller, A. Max, R. Bensemann, and T Drogemuller acted as groomsmen.

The bride looked charming in a handsome gown of cream cashmere, trimmed with white satin and chiffon. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet, and wore a handsome gold brooch, the gift of the bridegroom.

After the ceremony about 120 guests sat down to a sumptuous breakfast at the residence of the bridegroom's parents (Mr and Mrs F. Bensemann). In the afternoon various games were indulged in, and the evening was devoted to singing and dancing, all thoroughly enjoying themselves until the gathering broke up early in the morning with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" and the National Anthem. The wedding gifts were numerous and useful. The schoolchildren were granted a half-holiday, and the village was en fete for the occasion.

Mr and Mrs Korte (grandparents of the bridegroom) who arrived in Nelson, May 1865 in the ship Magna Bona, and who have resided in the Moutere ever since, celebrated their golden wedding on the same day and many and hearty were the congratulations bestowed upon them.

Upper Moutere, 5th November, 1900.

Source: Colonist, Nelson, 7 November, 1900 Page 3.

WEDDING BELLS

Campbell - Bryson

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cobden street, was the scene of a very quiet but pretty wedding on Wednesday, when Norma Catherine, second daughter of Mrs. Bryson and the late Mr. R. Bryson, Patutahi, was married to Harry Raymond, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Campbell, Ngatapa. The Rev. R. B. Spence conducted the marriage ceremony, and Mr. Irvine Moore presided at the organ.

Friends of the bride had decorated the church most tastefully with beautiful mixed autumn flowers in bronze tonings and tinted foliage, the colours blending harmoniously with the frocks of the bridal party.

The bride, who was escorted by her cousin, Mr. R. Eade, was becomingly attired in a charming model gown or honey coloured reversible satin, designed on graceful classical lines, worn with a smart brown velvet toque ornamented with a Scotch quill and an eye-veil, and brown suede shoes with silk hose to tone. She carried an artistic arm spray of gold roses and chrysanthemums and autumn foliage.

The bride was attended by her sister, Aliss Molly Bryson, as bridesmaid, wearing a smartly modelled tunic suit of nut brown cloque, with hat and shoes to tone, and carrying a charming bouquet of bronze and tawny coloured chrysanthemums, intermingled with beautiful autumn foliage.

Mr. Raymond Preston, cousin of the bridegroom, ably carried out the duties of best man.

After the ceremony at the church, a very enjoyable reception was held at the Freesia Lounge, where the usual toasts were honoured. The bride's mother received the guests, wearing a smartly tailored costume of navy herringbone pinspot worsted and a becoming navy velour hat, and holding a beautiful bouquet of roses, carnations and autumn foliage.

Mrs. Campbell, mother of the bridegroom, chose a very neat tailored costume in a becoming shade of rust, with a brown georgette blouse and a smart brown sealskin felt hat, and shoes and hose to tone. Her lovely bouquet was composed of mixed flowers in rich bronze tonings, and autumn leaves.

At the conclusion of the wedding breakfast the bride and bridegroom left on a motor tour, Mrs. Campbell travelling in a smartly tailored suit of nigger brown worsted, worn with a dainty blouse of beige lace, a brown hat, gloves, handbag, shoes and hose completing her toilette.

Mr. and Mrs. Campbell will make their future home at Ngatapa.

Source: Poverty Bay Herald, 15 May 1937 Page 11.

WEDDING BELLS

DUXFIELD - WILLIAMS

A pretty wedding took place at All Saints' Anglican Church, Matamata, on Saturday, January 10, 1942, when Ireen Ellen (Connie) Williams, of Matamata, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Williams, Morrinsville, was married to Selwyn Kitchener Duxfield, youngest son of Mrs. M. F. Duxfield, of Matamata, and the late Mr. G. J. Duxfield. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. F. W. Oulds and the organist was Mr. P. Ingham.

The bride, who was given away by her father, entered the church wearing a gown of cream embossed satin, with a full skirt ending in a short train. The bodice was fashioned with a heart-shaped neckline and long, tight-fitting sleeves. The embroidered veil was caught to the head with a top-knot of orange blossom. The bride's shower bouquet was of creme gladioli.

In attendance as bridesmaids were Miss Violet Burton, of Te Puke, and Miss Hazel Latham, of Matamata. They were dressed alike in frocks of white sprigged organdie with full skirts, high necklines with rucked yokes and very full sleeves- Matching picture hats completed their ensemble. They carried posies of scarlet carnations.

The best man was Mr. Gordon Goodwin and the groomsman Mr Ray Goodwin, both of Te Poi.

A reception was later held at Loveridge's Tearooms, where the guests were received by Mrs. W. J.Williams, mother of the bride, and Mrs. Duxfield, the bridegroom's mother.

Mrs. Williams wore a navy frock relieved with white, a full-length coat to match and navy accessories. She carried a bouquet of pink carnations.

Mrs. Duxfield wore a black ensemble relieved with white and black accessories. Her bouquet was of mauve carnations.

When the bridal couple left on their honeymoon the bride travelled wearing a navy ensemble with matching accessories.

The invited guests were: Mrs F. M. Duxfield, Mr and Mrs G. F. Duxfield, Mr and Mrs S. R. Duxfield, Mr and Mrs C J. Hemsley, Mr and Mrs Maddren, Mr and Mrs. W. Blennerhassett, Mr and Mrs J. E. Duxfield, Mr and Mrs C. C. Dinsdale, Mrs R Long, Mr and Mrs John Malligan, Mrs H. Howard, Rev. G. F. W. and Mrs Oulds, Mr and Mrs Roy White, Mr and Mrs J. E. Cummings, Mrs D. Dobson, Mrs C. Sheridan, Mrs J. Mills, Mr and Mrs M. Molesworth, Mrs I. Bary, Mrs Latham, Mrs S. J. Hewlett, Mrs H. T. Munro, Mrs G. Goodwin, Misses Una Molesworth, E. M. Duxfield, Eileen Casey, Joy Blennerhassett, Merle Hewlett, Margaret Duxfield, Margaret Maddren, Messrs. J. Darragh, R. Williams, J. Williams, Ted Duxfield, W. E. Malligan.

Source: Putaruru Press, 19 February 1942, Page 3.

WEDDING BELLS

Parkinson - Willson

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday afternoon when Leonie Agatha, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Willson, Waikohu, was married to Campbell Manson, only son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Parkinson, Kanakanaia, the Rev. James Aitken, M.A., officiating.

Dr. Irvin Moore presided at the organ.

The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in her lovely frock of white souple satin, which was cut on long classical lines, and her beautifully embroidered silk tulle veil which was becomingly arranged to her head with clusters of orange blossom. She wore white satin shoes and silk hose to match, and carried an artistic shower bouquet of snowdrops and other spring flowers combined with maidenhair fern.

The two bridesmaids, Miss Sylvia Willson, sister of the bride, and Miss Lois Gregory, looked very pretty in their dainty frocks of pink silk organdie, which were gracefully modelled, the long skirts being trimmed with long inlet frilled godets. They each wore a charming pearl beaded Juliet cap, and carried a bouquet of mixed pink flowers. Their satin shoes and silk hose were in pink to match their frocks.

The duties of best man were ably carried out by Mr. Gerald Willson, brother of the bride, and those of groomsman by Mr. Arthur Isabeth.

The subsequent reception was held at the Freesia Lounge, which was tastefully decorated with spring flowers. The usual toasts were honoured during the wedding breakfast, and musical accompaniments and items were played by Miss Lena Ruru, who presided at the piano.

Mr. and Mrs. Willson, the bride's parents, received the guests, Mrs. Willson wearing a smartly tailored black costume with a black hat to match, and holding a lovely bouquet of orange tinted flowers.

Mrs. Parkinson, mother of the bridegroom, was becomingly frocked in navy blue relieved with touches of white, worn with a fine straw hat to tone, and carried a dainty bouquet of spring blooms.

The bride and bridegroom left later on their wedding trip, the former travelling in a smart tailored suit of flecked tweed in dark tonings, worn with a fur coat and a neat black hat.

Mr. and Mrs. Parkinson were the recipients of many beautiful and useful wedding presents.

Source: Poverty Bay Herald, 11 August 1934, Page 11

WEDDING BELLS

WALKER - FRASER

A very pretty wedding was solemnised at Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday evening when Rae Alison, second daughter of Mr. James A. Fraser and the late Mrs. Fraser, of Palmerston North, was married to James Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Walker, formerly of Gisborne, and now of Timaru.

The ceremony was performed by Canon A. F. Hall, and Mr. W. Kohn presided at the organ.

The church was artistically decorated in soft shades of pink and blue intermingled with delicate greenery, carrying out the colours of the bridal group. A floral arch comprised of belladonna lilies and Michaelmas daisies supported a wedding bell caught with pink ribbons, and posies were attached to the pews in which the guests were seated.

The bride, who was escorted by her uncle, Mr. D. P. Cameron, of Waerenga-a-hika, wore a lovely frock of parchment angelskin lace designed with a cowl neckline, and sleeves to match terminating just below the elbow. The skirt was cut on straight lines, a bias flounce giving fullness at the back and forming a short train.

The exquisite bridal veil of hand-embroidered Brussels net - a family heirloom - was arranged with a coronet of orange blossom.

Parchment lace mittens, court shoes of embossed velvet and a sheaf of pink, and white belladonna lilies completed the charming effect.

The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Betty Fraser, and Miss Joan Buscke who wore picturesque frocks of rose-colored organdi.

The bodices were ornamented with three bias frills in cape effect and the skirts, closely moulded at the hips, were frilled, below the knees.

Pink velvet bandeaux encrusted with tiny blue flowers encircled their heads, and blue velvet slippers with stockings to tone were worn.

Their bouquets were composed of pink belladonna lilies and blue delphiniums.

Mr. Ralph Tier carried out the duties of best man and Mr. C. Buscke was groomsman.

A charmingly-arranged reception, followed by a dance, was afterwards held at the Freesia Lounge.

Mr. and Mrs. D. P, Cameron acted as host and hostess, the latter wearing a handsome gown of black satin beaute trimmed with pintucks and touches of white georgette, and a black hat. She carried a posy of red roses and carnations, intermingled with maidenhair fern tied with red streamers.

The reception and supper rooms were gay with a wealth of seasonal blooms, and at the table of the bridal party the handsome two-tier home-made cake, the decoration of which was the artistic work of Miss D. Cameron, cousin of the bride, was surrounded with slender vases of belladonna lilies and Michaelmas daisies.

The bride and bridegroom left later for their honeymoon, which is to be spent in the South.

Mrs. Walker travelled in a smart frock of Marina blue and white printed flat crepe with a faggotted yoke, a grey swagger coat, and blue felt with trimmings of blue and white cord.

A lovely array of wedding gifts was displayed at the home of Mrs. D. P. Cameron, Waerenga-a-hika.

Source: Gisborne Times, 2 March 1935 Page 3.

WEDDING BELLS

Willson - Fraser

Attractive Frocks

Dainty tinsel georgette was the material chosen for the attractive frocks worn by the bride and bridesmaids of the pretty wedding celebrated in Holy Trinity Church on Thursday evening, and spring bulbs and ornamental foliage were used with artistic effect for the decoration of the church.

The bride was Betty Ngaio, daughter of Mr. J. Fraser, Ruatahuna, and niece of Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Cameron, Waerenga-a-hika, and the bridegroom, Gerald Edward, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Willson, Waikohu. Canon A. F. Hall conducted the marriage service, and Mr. D. G. Dyer presided at the organ.

Graceful Bridal Gown

Escorted toy her uncle, Mr. D. P. Cameron, who gave her away, the bride, carrying a lovely sheaf of lilies, made a charming picture in her graceful gown of tinsel georgette over magnolia satin, which was designed on becoming princess lines, and her dainty magnolia tulle veil, which was held in place by a halo of orange blossom and hung in filmy folds over her frock. The only jewellery worn by the bride was a beautiful string of Mexican opals, a gift from the bridegroom, which was an effective finishing touch to her picturesque ensemble.

The bridesmaids, Miss Iona McKenzie, chief, cousin of the bride, Miss Iris Phillips, and Miss Marjorie Willson, sister of the bridegroom, were dressed alike in very pretty frocks of cornflower blue tinsel georgette each modelled with a gauged waistline forming a full, flowing skirt, and a V neckline finished with a sequin butterfly. A little tulle veil held in place with three silver flowers, silver shoes and hose to tone, and an artistic bouquet of pink and blue flowers, including camellias, daphne and blue irises, completed each bridesmaid's charming toilette.

The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Hugh Cameron as best man, and by his brother, Mr. Ronald Willson, and Mr. Neil Munro, Wairoa, as groomsmen. The bridegroom's cousin, Mr. Ralph Matthews, was to have been best man, but owing to the bad state of the roads and lack of plane transport he was unable to reach Gisborne.

Enjoyable Reception

After the service in the church a very enjoyable reception was held in Le Grand Cafe, where the guests were received by Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Cameron, the latter wearing a smart ensemble of London tan lace and a velvet toque to match, and holding a pretty bouquet of autumn-tinted flowers, the chief of which were Iceland poppies.

The bridegroom's mother wore a becoming gown of black chiffon velvet and a black velvet toque.

The bride's sister, Mrs. Walker, in an attractive frock of blue floral silk and a white fur coat, and Miss Iona Fraser, wearing sylvan green panne velvet and a gold figured jacket, assisted in entertaining the guests.

Among the other relatives present were Mrs. C. McKenzie, the bride's aunt, in prune velvet with a matching toque, and Mrs. Parkinson, the bridegroom's sister.

The customary toasts were honoured during the wedding breakfast, which was served from tables effectively decorated with spring flowers. Pride of place at the bridal table was held by a handsome wedding cake. The duties of chairman were ably carried out by Mr. J. B. Clark, Patutahi.

After the wedding breakfast a delightful dance was held, the music being played by Mrs. W. Thomson. In addition to the guests who attended the wedding, a number of young people were invited to the dance, which proved a happy finale.

While the dance was in progress the bride and bridegroom left on their wedding trip, Mrs. G. E. Willson's travelling ensemble comprising a smartly tailored brown suit trimmed with touches of green, a brown hat and a brown fur coat.

The Guest List

Among the guests invited were Mr. and Mrs. D. Cameron (Ruatahuna), Mr. and Mrs. W. Cameron, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Mackie, Mr. and Mrs. R. Dods, Mr. and Mrs. Trafford, Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. F. McKenzie, Mr. and Mrs. C. Holland, Mr. and Mrs. C. Tietjen, Mr. and Mrs. A. Cameron, Dr. and Mrs. H. Angell, Mr. and Mrs. G. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. W. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. G. V. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Willson, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. De Costa.

Mr. and Mrs. K. Cameron, Mr. and Mrs. H. White, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Buscke, Mr. and Mrs. B. Alley, Dr. and Mrs. F. Kahlenberg, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Murphy (Tokomaru Bay), Mr. and Mrs. E. McKay (Te Awamutu), Mr. and Mrs. C. Handly (Palmerston (North), Mr. and Mrs. Halse (Auckland), Mr. and Mrs. Weatherly (Whakatane), Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bain, Mr. and Mrs. C. Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. J. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. A. Stoneham, Mr. and Mrs. J. Craill, Mr. and Mrs. Bull, Mr. and Mrs. G. Edgecombe (Waipukurau), Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. P. Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Kinder, Mr. and Mrs. A. Willson, Mr. and Mrs. C. Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. K. Poulgrain, Mr. and Mrs. N. Poulgrain, Mr. and Mrs. P. Muir, Mr. and Mrs. A. Trafford, Mr. and Mrs. G. Muir, Mr. and Mrs. Smythe (Whakatane), Mr. and Mrs. B. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. C. Parkinson, Mr. and Mrs. H. Allan, Mr. and Mrs. Gregory (Thames), Mr. and Mrs. Redmond (Opotiki), Mr. and Mrs. O'Hagen (Timaru), Mr. and Mrs. Brown (Petone), Mr. and Mrs. A. Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. H. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. E. Matthews.

Mesdames A. W. Arthur, C. McKenzie, Baird, Preston, and Grayson.

Misses McKay (Wai-o-matatini), Parata (Rotorua), E. and L. Matthews, M. Cameron, M. Willson, G. Parkinson. I. Fraser, I. McKenzie, E. McKenzie, S. Willson, Muir, E. Poulgrain, J. Campbell, L. Harris, A. Bull, N. and A. Williams, L. Hill, M. and H. Trafford, H. Lane, I. and E. Cameron, N. Allen, I. Phillips, J. Tietjen, E. Wheeler, S. Fleming, G. Clinch, C. Faulkner, A. Jacobs, A. Hannah, I. MacDonnld (Tolaga Bay), P. Baird, J. Pilmer, N. Bruce, M. Nathan (Palmerston North), N. Trafford (New Plymouth), and J. Poynter.

Messrs. McPhail, A. H. Wilson, W. Pilmer, G. McKay (Wai-o-matatini), J. Smith (Palmerston North), G. and H. Cameron, B. McKenzie, S. Robertson, A. and G. McPhail, V. Packe, C. and S. Trafford, R. Pilmer, Birch, J. Nigro, J. Peddle, R. Matthews, R. Preston, G., L., and B. Willson, A. Hope, and Haden (Whakatane).

Source: Poverty Bay Herald, 23 July 1938 Page 17

WEDDING.

Cameron - Redpath

On Wednesday, September 23rd, a wedding took place in St. Andrew's Church, Gisborne, when Mr Rymer Corrychoillie Cameron, sixth son of Mr Ewen Cameron of Toanga, was united in matrimony to Miss Charlotte Helen Redpath, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs George Redpath, of Rakauroa. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. Jas. Aitken. Mr Thomas Redpath gave away the bride, who was attired, in a becoming gown of silver lace and georgette. She wore a veil with orange blossoms, and in her bouquet could be seen sprays of bush clematis sent by Waioeka friends. Very dainty was the appearance of the bridesmaid Miss Mary Hay, daughter of Mr Thomas Hay, of Kaiteratahi. She wore a pretty dress of pink crepe de chine, trimmed with fringe of the same hue, and a pink hat to correspond. The best man was Mr Davis Cameron, cousin of the; bridegroom. Many relatives and friends were present at the reception held at La Grande Lounge, where Mr and Mrs Thomas Redpath received the guests, the hostess being attired in a dress of navy silk marocain with touches of royal blue and hat to match. The usual toasts were honoured, the speakers being Messrs J.B Clark, Cameron (brother and cousin), T. and G. Redpath, Hay, Foster, Picken and Mrs D. P. Cameron. The bride's travelling dress was a costume of mole checked wool marocain, with hat en suit. The happy couple left by motor car, amidst a shower of confetti, and with many good wishes. They were the recipients of many handsome and useful gilts, including cheques. Ciro pearls were presented to the bride and bridesmaid by the bridegroom. Mr J. B. Black presided at the reception in his usual capable and sympathetic manner.

Source: Poverty Bay Herald, 28 September 1925, page 2.

WEDDING.

GALLAGHER - HARFORD

At the Salvation Army Citadel Manchester street, yesterday, a very interesting wedding was celebrated, the contracting parties being Mr H. Gallagher and Miss E. Harford (daughter of Mr and Mrs G. J. Harford). The bride, who was given away by her father, was neatly attired in the Salvation Army costume, and wore the white silk wedding sash, with a spray of orange blossom. Lieut. Bessie Harford (from Onehunga) acted as bridesmaid, and Mr T. Hill acted as groomsman. Alma Bain and Thelma Edwards were flower girls, and were dressed in cream and wore pale blue sashes. They carried baskets of flowers. Brigadier Carmichael, from Wellington, conducted the ceremony. Mrs James, of Feilding, played the "Wedding March," and the Salvation Army Band, of which Mr H. Gallapher is a member, played a suitable selection. The hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion by friends of the bride. As the happy couple left the hall, they were greeted with showers of confetti and rice. The wedding party and guests then adjourned to Whitehead's tea rooms, where a very happy time was spent, the usual toasts being called for and many pleasing speeches made. The presents received by the bride and bridegroom have been numerous, amongst the number being a handsome marble clock, suitably inscribed, presented by the members of tbe band. Messrs W. H. Bain and Co. and staff, of which Mr H. Gallagher is a member, presented him with a handsome oak and silver salad bowl. After the wedding breakfast, the happy couple left for Palmerston North by motor.

Source: Feilding Star, 11 March 1915, Page 3.

WEDDING.

RAMSAY - BARCLAY.

A wedding of unusual interest took place in the Kaitangata Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, when Sergeant Wm. Ramsay (Main Body), eldest son of Mr T. Ramsay, and Miss Susan Barclay, eldest daughter of Mr Wm. Barclay were joined in holy matrimony. The church was beautifully decorated by lady friends of the bride. Rev. R. McDowall officiaifced.

The bride looked charming in a dress of cream crepe de chine, with an overdress of satin and a train of merv silk with pink underlining. She also wore the orthodox veil and orange blossom, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet. As the bride entered the church the Wedding March was played by Miss I. T. Smaill, A.T.C.L.. The bridesmaids, Miss Lily Ramsay and Miss M. Rarity, were attired in silk, with pearl and fringe trimmings. Messrs Ralph Barclay and W. Middlemass acted as best men.

After the ceremony a large number of guests repaired to the Masonic Hall to partake of the wedding breakfast, and the toasts usual to the occasion were honoured.

The happy couple received many costly and useful presents. The bridegroom's presents were: To the bride, a marble clock; to the bridesmaids, silver button-hook and shoe-horn and silver teaspoons. The bride's present to the bridegroom was a gold chain and pendant; to the best men a pocket shaving outfit and a fountain pen.

The happy pair, left in the afternoon by motor for the North to spend the honeymoon. The bride's travelling dress was of brown velvet, with hat to match.

Source: Bruce Herald, 29 September 1919, Page 4.

WEDDING.

REDPATH - SHONROCK.

A very pretty wedding took place on Wednesday morning November 17 at the home of the bride's parents, when the marriage place of Vanda Edith, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs G. F. Shonrock, Ohakea, to Hugh Blaikie, second son of Mr and Mrs J. Redpath, of Auckland and late of Feilding.

The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. H. H. Te Punga. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a very dainty French model frock of pale pink crepe de chene, beaded with silver. A pale pink embroidered tulle veil hung from from a coronet of orange blossoms and she carried a beautiful bouquet of roses, Himalayan rhododendrons and asparagus fern.

The attendants were Miss Gladys Klatt, niece of the bride, and Miss Tess Redpath, sister of the bridegroom. The former wore a beaded frock of cyclamen voile and the latter a blue embossed georgette frock. Each carried posies of roses and pink passion flower and wore gold necklets, the gift of the bridegroom.

The bridegroom was attended by Mr Len. Robertson as best man and Mr Maurice Frecklington as groomsman.

After the ceremony Mrs Redpath was presented with a gold horse shoe tied with pink ribbon, by little Audrey Capstick. A reception was held in the Ohakea Hall, which had been beautifully decorated for the occasion by friends of the bride, a special feature being a huge wedding bell suspended above the bridal party. A very handsome three-decker pink iced cake, which harmonised with the general colour scheme, was made by, and was the gift of Mrs R. Klatt, sister-in-law of the bride.

Mrs Redpath's traveling frock was a wine-coloured jumper suit of crepe de chene and fawn hat.

Source: Wanganui Chronicle, 11 December 1926, Page 18 (Supplement).

WEDDING.

RUSHBROOKE - McLAREN

A pretty wedding that created a great amount of interest at Manawaru was celebrated in Christ's Church (Anglican) at Manawaru on Wednesday, the Rev. H M. Smyth being the officiating minister. The contracting parties were Miss Elinor McLaren eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs T. McLaren, of Manawaru, and Mr Alban George Rusbbrooke, eldest son of Mr and Mrs E. E. Rushbrooke of Te Mawhai, Te Awamutu.

There was a large attendance of relatives and friends of the young couple at the church which presented quite a pretty scene when the bride arrived accompanied by her father and bridesmaids. The party entered and left the Church to the strains of Mendelsohn's wedding march played by Mrs Robert Duxfield. When leaving the Church, the children from the school paraded outside and showered an immense amount of confetti on the young couple.

The bride was attired in cream crystaline silk with allover silk lace and wore a veil, court train and orange blossoms. She also carried a shower bouquet of asparagus, maiden-hair fern, heath and narcissi.

The bridesmaids, Misses Bessie and Ethel McLaren, sisters of the bride, both wore dresses of cream radianta trimmed with cream lace, insertion and buttons and cream mob caps trimmed with white lace. Both carried shepherd's crooks with white flowers and streamers. The bride was given away by her father.

The bridegroom's presents to the bridesmaids were handsome greenstone broaches mantled with heavy gold. Mr Ernest Rushbrooke, brother of the bridegroom attended his brother as best man.

The presents on view at the bride's home were of a beautiful and useful nature, and included several cheques and a silver kettle and spirit lamp from the adherents of the Manawaru Anglican Church.

About forty-five guests assembled at the home of the bride's parents to partake in the wedding feast, and the tables presented a pretty array. These were profusely decorated with jonquils and narcissi, and carried a really sumptuous repast, including an elaborate three decker cake, manufactured by Messrs Wigg & Co. The toast of the Bride and Bridegroom was proposed by Rev. Smyth, and that of the parents of the Bride and Bridegroom by Mr R. L. Somers. The young couple left by motor car for Hamilton, from whence they will proceed to tour the Auckland Province. They will afterwards take up their residence at Te Mawhai. '

Source: Te Aroha News, 7 August 1914, page 2.

WEDDING.

SCHULTZ?WILLIAMS.

A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised in St. George?s Church, Patea, on Wednesday, January 27, at 2 p.m., by the Rev. 0. Gibson, when Phyllis Emma, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Williams, Egmont Street, Patea, was married to Walter Henry, third son of Mr. and Mrs. George Schultz, Eltham.

The bride, who entered the church with her father, looked very sweet and dainty in a frock of white satin beaute, made on classical lines with plain, close-fitting bodice and fully flared ankle-length skirt. Her veil was of ivory tulle, clasped to the head with sprays of orange blossom, and she carried a beautiful arm-spray of white carnations, chrysanthemums, roses, gypsophela and maidenhair fern. She was attended by her sister, Miss Edna Williams, who was attired in an ankle length frock of blush pink brocaded crepe de chine, with flared frills at hips and short flared sleeves. Her hat was of pale lemon crinoline and her shoes were of lemon satin to tone. She carried a shower bouquet of pink roses, aquilegeas, chrysanthemums, carnations, gypsophela, and maidenhair fern.

Mr. Edward Schultz, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Miss J. Sheild, L.T.C.L., L.A.B., presided at the organ.

After the ceremony an adjournment was made to the residence of the bride's parents where the immediate relatives of the young couple were entertained to a dainty wedding breakfast, and the usual toasts were honoured. The bride's mother received her guests in a smart black two-piece frock, relieved with white, and a black and white hat. The bridegroom's mother wore a black satin frock with touches of white, and a black hat.

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Schultz left by car for the north, where the honeymoon was spent, the bride travelling in a frock of blue floral ninon, with blue cloth coat, fur trimmed, a beige soft straw hat, turned off the face with a tiny posy of flowers, and beige shoes and stockings and handbag to match. Mr. and Mrs. Schultz?s future home is at Kakaramea.

Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. G. Anderson, Greymouth (grandparents of the bride), Mrs. T. Collins, Greymouth (aunt), Mr. G. Collins, Greymouth. (cousin), Mrs. J. Goodall, Wellington (aunt), Mrs. E. Cressey, Miss Cressey, Mrs. H. Cressey and Mr. A. Cressey, Hawera, Miss McLean, Hawera, Mr. and Mrs. F. Schultz, Hurleyville, Mr. and Mrs, A. Schultz, Hurleyville, and Mr. George Schultz, Eltham.

Source: Taranaki Daily News, 17 February 1932, Page 11.

WEDDING.

TOWNEND - GATENBY.

The wedding.took place at the Mangatoki church on May 3 of Alice Freda, eldest daughter of Mrs. M. Gatenby, Mangatoki, and James, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Townend, Mangatoki. The Rev. Langeton performed the ceremony. Miss Doris Gatenby, sister of the bride, played the Wedding March.

The bride, who was escorted by her uncle, Mr. H. Korte, wore an ivory frock of silk taffetas and lace with a beautiful net and silk lace veil, held in place, by a wreath of orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern.

The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Elsie Gatenby, as bridesmaid. She wore a frock of pale green art silk celanese and hat of white felt with touches of green and carried a bouquet of pale pink chrysanthemums. Mr. William Townend, brother of the bridegroom, was best man.

Mrs. Gatenby, mother of the bride, wore a frock of black velvet and hat of wine coloured felt. She carried a posy of autumn-tinted flowers. Mrs. Townend, mother of the bridegroom, wore black figured crepe-de-chiue with fur coat and red hat, and carried a posy of deep red flowers.

A reception was held in the Mangatoki hall, where the toasts were honoured. Mr. and Mrs. Townend left by car for the north, the bride travelling in a frock of brown silk marocain, with brown hat, coat, shoes and stockings to tone.

The bride?s and bridesmaid?s bouquets were made and presented by Mrs. E. J. Gifford. Mrs. J. H. Anderson, Mangatoki, made and presented the bouquets to the mothers of the bride and bridegroom.

Source: Taranaki Daily News, 11 May 1932, Page 11.

WEDDING

McLACHLAN - BATEMAN

A wedding of considerable interest was solemnised in the Waitahuna Presbyterian Church on October 8, when the Rev. E. E. Andrews united in the bonds of matrimony Vera Logan, youngest daughter of Mrs and the late J. H. Bateman, of Waitahuna, to Alexander Miller McLachlan, eldest son of the late Helen and James Campbell McLachlan, of this city. The church was tastefully decorated by friends of the bride, and there was a large gathering of friends present to witness the ceremony. Miss Muriel Noble presided at the organ. The bride entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mr John Bateman, and was becomingly attired in a long-sleeved gown of ivory crepe de chine and lace, with a beautiful embroidered tulle veil, attached to a coronet of orange blossom. She wore satin slippers and hose eu suite, and carried a dainty shower bouquet of spring flowers and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Ruby Bateman, wore a very pretty ankle-length sleeveless frock of green floral ninon with shoulder cape daintily trimmed with georgette to tone, her wide drooping felt hat and satin slippers being of the same shade, and she carried a shower bouquet of spring flowers in gold tones with streamers to match. When the happy couple left on their honeymoon trip the bride was wearing a frock of blue celanese satin with hat and shoes to tone. A blue coat and marmot stole completed a very charming ensemble. Mr James McLachlan, of Dunedin, brother of the bridegroom, attended as best man. After the marriage ceremony Mrs Bateman entertained the guests in Brown's Hall, where the usual felicitations and toasts were proposed and honoured.

Source: Evening Star (Dunedin), 25 October 1930 Page 22.

WEDDING

McLay - Bateman

A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised at the Presbyterian Church, Dunrobin, on February 3, when May, second daughter of Mr and Mrs H. McLay was married to Albert Redpath Bateman, fourth son of Mrs and the late Mr John Bateman, of Waitahuna. The Rev. J, Cawley was the officiating minister. Mrs H. Duff officiated at the organ. The church was tastefully decorated by friends of the bride, with pink and white flowers. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a frock of white georgette and a bridal veil of embroidered silk net with a coronet of orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of white roses, sweet peas, and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Nellie McLay, wore a frock of pale blue georgette trimmed with silver, and a head dress of pale blue with silver coronet. She carried a bouquet of pink roses, sweet peas, and maidenhair fern. The two little flower girls, Violet McLay, sister of the bride, and Alpha Duff, looked very sweet in frocks of white georgette trimmed with pink, and carried baskets of pink and white sweet peas. Mr William Caffell carried out the duties of best man. After the ceremony about 30 guests were entertained at the home of the bride's parents, where a sumptuous breakfast was provided. During the breakfast a large number of telegrams were read and the usual toasts honoured. Later the happy couple left by car for the south, the bride travelling in a frock of brown morocain with brown hat and shoes to match, and wearing a choker fur, the gift of the bridegroom. They were the recipients of many handsome presents.

Source: Otago Daily Times (Dunedin), 26 February 1926, Page 12.

PERSONAL.

Prior to his departure from Waitahuna, Mr A. R. Bateman and family were tendered a farewell by the residents. Mr Paterson spoke of the loss to the school committee of Mr Bateman, who had been a very capable chairman, and extended to him their best wishes for the future. Mr H. B. McCorkindale and Mr J. M. Rose also spoke, voicing their appreciation of both Mrs and Mr Bateman's services in the district, and wishing them a long and happy time in Milton. Mr R. McCaw, in making the presentation of a rug to Mr and Mrs Bateman, said that they had both been good citizens and had willingly given their services wherever or whenever they were required. They would be greatly missed in this district, and he wished them every success in their new home. Mr Bateman briefly replied. Prior to his departure for Milton, Mr Bateman was the recipient of gifts from the local football club and the local sports club, and Mrs Bateman received a gift from the Women's Institute.

Source: Evening Star (Dunedin), 26 August 1940, Page 12.

WEDDING

SCOTT - RAMSAY

A very quiet wedding of great interest in Kaitangata was solemnised at the residence of Mrs J Mackie, aunt of the bride on Wednesday when Lillie Jane Ramsay, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Thos. Ramsay, Reid Street, Kaitangata, was united in the bonds of matrimony to Robert James Scott, second son of Mrs Scott and the late David Scott, Inveresk Farm, Stirling. The bride looked both chic & charming in an exquisite gown of ivory crepe de chine, tastefully relieved with white satin and radium lace. Her veil was heavily & beautifully embroidered and held in place with the customary wreath of orange blossoms (the whole kindly lent by Mrs J Mackie). She carried a pretty shower bouquet of sweet peas and maiden-hair fern. Miss Jessie Brown, Ratanui, cousin of the bride, attended as bridesmaid, and presented a pretty sight in a simple dress of fugi silk and white satin, with a black hat relieved with white. Her bouquet was similar to that of the bride's. Miss Cecilia Ramsay (sister of the bride) was second bridesmaid, and was attired in a charmingly pretty dress of shell pink crepe de chine, with cream hat relieved with pale blue flowers. Her bouquet was composed of marguerites and gypsophilia. Mr Geo.Scott, a brother of the groom, was best man. The ceremony was carried out by the Rev. R.M.G. McDowell.

The wedding breakfast was served in the drawing room, which was artistically decorated with sweet peas for the occasion and some 50 guests participated. The Rev. Mr McDowell presided, and the toast list customary on such occasions was enthusiastically honoured. Several congratulatory telegrams were received.

The presents were numerous and costly and bore excellent testimony to the popularity of the contracting parties. The bride's present to the bridegroom was a set of military hair brushes, and to the best man a Morocco wallet. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a fox fur,and to the bridesmaids a case of silver teaspoons and gold bangle respectively.

After the wedding breakfast the bridal party motored to Balclutha to visit the photographer. Later in the afternoon Mr & Mrs Scott left by car for the north, where the honeymoon is to be spent. Mrs Scott's travelling dress was a navy blue costume, heavily braided with a biscuit-coloured hat trimmed with henna and stockings and shoes en suite.

Source: Newspaper cutting transcribed by Keith Ramsay. The wedding occurred on 14 January 1925.

WEDDING

Vickery - Langley

A quiet wedding was celebrated at St. Stephen's Church, Portland, on Tuesday evening, September 8, by the Rev, Canon Carmichael, when Miss Alice L. Vickery, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Vickery, of West Portland was united in matrimony with Mr Arthur G. Langley, second son of Mr and Mrs C. Langley. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr J. Vickery, was becomingly dressed in white, and wore the usual
wreath and veil. The bridesmaid was Miss Ruby Spiken, and the bridegroom was supported by his brother, Mr W Langley. After the ceremony the bridal party and a few friends drove to the residence of the bride's parents, where a pleasant evening was spent.

Source: Portland Guardian, Victoria, Monday 14 Sep 1914, Page 2.

WEDDING

A very pretty wedding was solemnised at the Waitahuna Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, April 15, when Miss Eva M. Bateman, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. H. Bateman, of "Braemore," Waitahuna, was married to Mr James T. Smith, of Waitahuna. The church was tastefully decorated for the occasion by girl friends of the bride. The Rev. H. Hogg officiated at the ceremony, and Miss Muriel Noble presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a gown of cream crepe de chine, effectively trimmed with pearls and lace. She wore the customary veil, arranged with spray of orange blossom, and carried a pretty bouquet of white carnations, lilies, and maiden-hair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Vera L. Bateman, wore a dainty frock of rose pink crepe de chine with head trimmings and black picture hat, and carried a floral bouquet. After the ceremony, a reception was held in Cavmody's Hall, where these guests were entertained by Mr and Mrs Bateman. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Alex. McLachlan as best man. Later Mr and Mrs Smith left for the north, the bride travelling in a navy blue serge costume, trimmed with henna braiding and a hat to match. The young couple's future address will be Waitahuna.

Source: Otago Daily Times (Dunedin), 29 April 1924, Page 5.

WEDDING

A very quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised at "Kenelm Rise," the residence of Mr T. Preston, Te Arai, by the. Rev. W. Grant, the contracting parties being Miss Thurza Willson, fifth daughter of Mr A. J. Willson, of Te Arai, to James, eldest son of Mr J. Campbell, of Makauri. The bride was prettily attired in an Empire gown of cream figured lustre trimmed with silk guipure lace and insertion, and wore the orthodox veil and orange blossoms, and also carried a lovely bouquet. She was attended by her sister Ruth as bridesmaid who wore a dress of blue ninon de soie trimmed with insertion and lace. They both wore pearl and amethyst brooches, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr George Campbell, as best man. After the ceremony the party were entertained at a sumptuous breakfast, about thirty of the most intimate friends and relations being present, after which the happy couple proceeded to their future home at Ngatapa, amid showers of rice and congratulations.

Source: Poverty Bay Herald, 25 July 1910, Page 4

WEDDING

A wedding of much interest was celebrated at the Waitahuna Presbyterian Church on April 30, when Miss Caroline V. Crane, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Jos. Crane, of "Fairview," Waitahuna, was married to Mr Allan R. Bateman, third son of Mr and Mrs J. H. Bateman, of Waitahuna. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. Hogg, and Miss Muriel Noble presided at the organ. The church was beautifully decorated with autumn foliage and flowers by the girl friends of the bride. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, and wore a beautiful frock of ivory satin charmont, effectively beaded, and with it a veil of finest net relieved with orange blossom. She carried a beautiful bouquet comprising white chrysanthemums, carnations, and maidenhair fern. She was attended by her sister, Miss Hazel Crane, who wore a pretty frock of pale green brocade taffeta, shot with gold, and hat to match. Two little maids, Vonna Crane and Mavis Cameron, attended as flower girls, and looked very dainty in frocks of lemon crepe-de-chine, with large tulle bows on the hair. They carried baskets of flowers. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Bert Bateman, as best man. The wedding breakfast was served at the residence of the bride's parents, when the usual toasts were duly honoured and congratulatory telegrams read. The young couple were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents, including a number of cheques. The bride's travelling frock was of nigger brown face cloth, trimmed with fur and Oriental cloth and panne velvet hat to match. Mr and Mrs Bateman departed on their honeymoon amidst showers of confetti and the best wishes of their friends. Their future home will be at Clinton.

Source: Otago Daily Times (Dunedin), 9 May 1924, Page 10.

WEDDING

A wedding of much local interest took place in St. Andrew's Church at 3 o'clock this afternoon. The contracting parties were Mr Matthew Grey Nasmith, son of Mr M. G. Nasmith, and Miss Helen McConnell, fourth daughter of the late Mr Samuel McConnell, of Auckland. The ceremony was performed by the. Rev. J. G. Paterson. The Misses Nasmith, Jessie Poulgrain, and Nellie Bousfield were bridesmaids. Mr K. Humphreys acted as best man. Mr L. Fearn gave the bride away. After the ceremony the wedding party were photographed at Mr limes. The happy couple go to Auckland for their wedding tour.

Source: Poverty Bay Herald, 21 August 1902, Page 3

WIFE'S EXTRAVAGANCE.

BANKRUPT CLERK'S FAILURE.
CAUSE OF SEPARATION.

In his statement to the Official assignee a Wellington clerk named Terence Short, who has filed his petition in bankruptcy, states that the immediate cause of filing was that there was a warrant of committal out against him under a judgment summons. He was a married man with four children, whose ages were 14, 11, 8, and 3½ years respectively. He owed approximately about £200, and had no assets. What furniture he had got together had been taken by his wife, who had left him a fortnight ago, taking the three youngest children with her.

"I regret," bankrupt said, "having to file my petition in bankruptcy, but the cause is that my wife has incurred debts far beyond our means of living. Many times I have tried to check her extravagance, but without avail. We have been separated twice, solely through her extravagance, seven and two years ago. But we have come together again on her promising not to incur debts without my knowledge. Until recently I thought she was carrying out her promise, because I never received any accounts. They arrived after I had gone to work, and were apparently destroyed. The way I learnt about it was that the rent was in arrears £7, and the landlord's representative came to me. I then looked into the matter and found that other debts had been incurred."

Asked if he could make any offer to his creditors, the bankrupt said that at present he was not in a position to do so. He earned £325 a year and out of this he paid £3 a week to his wife and £1 5s for board.

Source: New Zealand Herald, 1 August 1924, Page 10.