Arthur Henry 'Arty' Fullford (1866-1912) was born Nov 1866 in Forest Hill, Kent England, to William Henry John Fullford (1843-1908) & Mary Ann Taylor (1843-1931)
William & Mary, with 4 of their children, sailed from London on 26 Aug 1874 on the Howrah, arriving in Wellington 30 Nov 1874

photo Brooklyn 1875 as it looked on their arrival. Mt Victoria in the background.

. . children of William & Mary . .
* 1865 - 1930 William Henry John Fullford
. married Annie Gertrude Smith (1863-1953) in Wellington 1891 & had 8 known children
* 1866 - 1912 Arthur Henry 'Arty' Fullford (+Short +Southee) . as featured below
* 1868 - 1949 Sarah Mary Fullford
. married Walter George Webb (1869-1938) in 1889 & had 14 known children. Her mother, Mary Ann Fullford, remarried in 1914, two years after Arthur's death, to George's father, George Webb (1848-1915) see timeline at 1914
* 1869 - 1956 Clara Fullford
. had a son, Alfred Fullford (1893-1962 +Long +Wilmshurst)
. Clara married Alfred William Trueman (1853-1932) in Wellington on 4 Nov 1895 & had 8 known children, 6 in Manawatu.
. she next married Henry Iver Brodersen (1863-1946) from Denmark in Palmerston North 26 Aug 1935
* 1876 - 1958 Georgina Fullford (+Mills)
. born in Wellington, married John David Mills in 1898

Arthur Henry 'Arty' Fullford married Maria Short (1870-1927) in Wellington on 29 Nov 1890. Maria was a daughter of Henry Short (1843-1914) & Margaret Mason (1850-1930)
. . children of Arty & Maria . .
child . 1 . 1893 - 1919 Ivy Hazel Fullford
NZ Mail, 29 Dec 1893 . FULLFORD - On the 1st December, at Brooklyn, the wife of A. H. Fullford, of a daughter.
. Ivy married Alfred Herman Conner (1884-1965) in 1917.
they had a daughter
* 1918 - 2006 Ivy May Conner
. she was 6 months old when her mother died. She married Keith Davis Marenzi (1906-1971) in 1937. Next married ? Rogers. Died as Ivy May Marenzi-Rogers in Pahiatua in 2006.
Evening Post, 29 Jan 1919 . CONNER - On the 27th January 1919, at Wellington Hospital, Ivy Hazel, the beloved wife of A. H. Conner and eldest daughter of Mrs E. Dockery and the late A. H. Fullford.

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child . 2 . 1899 - 1962 Myrtle Ada Fullford
. married John 'Jack' Agnew in 1919
Evening Post, 15 Nov 1919 . AGNEW-FULLFORD - On the 22nd October, 1919, at the Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn, by Rev B. Hutson, Jack Agnew, son of Mr and Mrs J. Agnew, of Auckland, to Myrtle Ada Fullford, second daughter of Mrs E. Dockery and the late Arthur Harry Fullford, Brooklyn.
they had 2 sons
* 1920 - 1992 Allan John Agnew (his name became Bell)
* 1922 - 2004 Leonard Raymond Agnew (his name became Bell)
28 Feb 1923 . Wellington Magistrate's Court. On a charge of deserting his wife and two children John Agnew was ordered to pay £2 a week towards her keep. The evidence showed that the defendant had disappeared in October last and had since then failed to maintain his wife and family. The wife was also granted a separation order.
NZ Times, 2 Oct 1923 . Magistrate's Court. John Agnew, whose arrears totalled £26 was sentenced to one month's imprisonment, the warrant to be suspended so long as £8 is paid forthwith and £2 per week afterwards.
Evening Post, 19 Aug 1926 . Myrtle Ada Agnew, on the grounds of separation, was granted a decree nisi to be moved absolute within three months, with interim custody of children and cost on the lower scale, against John Agnew.
. On 30 Nov 1926 Myrtle next married John Hennery Bell, using her maiden name.

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17 Sep 1900 . DIVORCE . Maria left Arthur in May 1899 with their 2 daughters, and moved in with Ernest Dockery (1876-1932) at Featherston. Arthur divorced her in Sep 1900 and she married Ernest Dockery on 9 Sep 1901, under her maiden name Short. Ernest was a painter/paper hanger in Featherston & Greytown. Ironically they were living in Ohiro road, Brooklyn by 1925 and buried together at Karori.
NOTE Ernest's mother was Prudence Short (1849-1930) who was a sister of Maria's father, Henry Short (1843-1914).

* Arthur next married Millicent Mary Sophia Southee on 18 Sep 1901. Millicent was a daughter of Joseph Southee (1846-1892) & Elizabeth Anna Robinson (1852-1916).
* Mr A. H. Fullford, of the firm of Fullford and Smith, one of the representatives of the Ohiro Ward in the Melrose Borough Council, was married at Brooklyn this afternoon to Miss Millicent M. S. Southee, eldest daughter of the late Mr Joseph Southee, of Wellington, The ceremony was performed by the Rev C. S. Ogg. The bride, who wore a costume of pale grey silk, was attended by Misses Emily Hebbend and Ivy Fullford, to each of whom the bridegroom gave a gold brooch. Mr W. Simms was best man. At the conclusion of the service the guests were entertained at the residence of the newly-married couple. The honeymoon is to be spent in the Manawatu. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a gold brooch set with diamonds.
. . children of Arty & Millicent . .
child . 3 . 1902 - Norman Arthur Claude Fullford
. still alive in 1909. Death not found to date.

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child . 4 . 1903 - 1943 Vera May Fullford
. Vera did not marry. She often just used the name May Fullford. May was a contestant for Wellington in the 1st Miss New Zealand contest in 1926 when she was 23. New Zealand's first national beauty contest, organised by leading daily newspapers, featured provincial heats, public voting and a lavish finale in Auckland's His Majesty's Theatre. The finals were held in Auckland, run by newspapers in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Provincial contests were held first and the winners and runners-up in these contests competed at the final in Auckland. The first Miss New Zealand was not like today. There was no parading on stages around the country. All of the contests were based on photographs published in the newspapers and the winners were chosen by a public vote. The supreme winner was 19-year-old Miss Otago, Thelma McMillan.
Evening Post, 15 Nov 1943 . FULLFORD - At Wellington, on November 13, 1943, Vera May, second eldest daughter of the late A. H. Fullford, late Brooklyn and eldest daughter of Mrs M. Scott, Edinburgh Tce., Wellington South. A patient sufferer at rest. Interred at Karori today.

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child . 5 . 1904 - 1974 Rita Grace Fullford
Rita was a Champion School Swimmer, representing her school in a number of championships in diving & swimming around the country.
. married Robert Thomas Evans Mustard (1893-1963) in 1924
Evening Post, 29 Feb 1924 . MUSTARD-FULLFORD - On the 27th February 1924, at Wellington, Robert Thomas Evans, eldest son of Mr and Mrs E. Mustard, of Dunedin, to Rita Grace, the youngest daughter of the late A. H. Fullford (late Brooklyn).
* A quiet wedding was celebrated on Wednesday at the Presbyterian Manse, Pirie street, by the Rev Mr Baird, when Miss Fullford, daughter of the late Mr Arthur Fullford and Mrs Scott, was married to Mr R. Mustard, of Dunedin. The bride was attired in silver marocain and carried a Victorian bouquet. She was given away by her mother. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr T. Mustard, of Wellington and the bride by Miss Hicks and Miss Rita Woods, as bridesmaids. A reception was afterwards held at the home of the bride. The honeymoon will be spent in the south.

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child . 6 . 1907 - 1907 still born daughter Fullford
Evening Post, 2 Dec 1907 . FULLFORD - On the 30th December, 1907, at Jefferson street, Brooklyn, the wife of A. H. Fullford, of a daughter (stillborn). Buried at Karori.

~ . TIMELINE . ~ of Arthur Henry Fullford
18 Nov 1874 Passengers by the 'Howrah' .. their ages, occupation and the countries the immigrants come from .. Fullford, William, 29, bricklayer; Mary Ann 29, William 9, Arthur 7, Sarah 5, Clara 4 - Hampshire ..

18 March 1887 Melrose Football Club held their annual meeting at the Masonic Hotel last night week, Mr J. Gamble in the chair .. The election of officers resulted as follows:- President, Lieutenant-Colonel Butts; Captain, Mr J. Gamble; Vice-Captain, Mr J. Burns; Secretary, Mr W. White; Treasurer, Mr A. Fullford .. It was decided to join the Association and enter for the Junior Cup in the coming season and to adopt the colors of red and blue hooped jersey and stockings, with white knicker-bockers.

29 Nov 1890 Arthur marries Maria . FULLFORD-SHORT - On 29th November, 1890, at St Marks' Church, by the Rev R. Coffey, Arthur Harry Fullford, to Maria, second daughter of Henry Short; both of Wellington.
photo St Mark's Church on Dufferin Street 1900 (founded in 1874, bell tower added 1888, demolished 1960s) & cricket in progress at the Basin zoom in

27 July 1891 Lost Dog . on Thursday last, from Loan and Mercantile Co., Fox Terrier Dog, with collar on' dog is well known and answers to name of Jack. Reward on returning to A. H. Fullford, at G. Thomas' new building. Anyone detaining after this date will be prosecuted.

The HURRICANE of March 1893 .. the sea broke across the harbour, the breakers made havoc on every beach. Some houses lost their foundations and were destroyed, including that of Arthur's father William Fullford (rented out). There were injuries to stock and people but no deaths. At Petone Esplanade the force of water washed away the ballast from underneath the railway line. The Manawatu Line was damaged and the express train unable to leave but 'the mail always gets through', via another route. Mitchelltown & Polhill Gully were seriously damaged, the water from the hills pouring through the township.
photo Mitcheltown 1900s (now Aro Valley), shows Holloway road which runs up Polhill’s Gully.
Ships were wrecked, some yachts blown ashore. The Hutt river was, as always, out with a vengeance, reaching around 69ft, breaking its banks, people having to sit up on their roofs. The Wellington Ladies Christian Association jumped into action distributing, clothes, blankets, boots and food .. good read at this long, detailed article
photo Hutt River in flood 1913 at Melling suspension bridge. Not during the above hurricane but showing how it looks on a regular basis during heavy rain - to this day.

9 Aug 1895 City Improvements . Those passing along Manners street have noticed a building in the course of erection and now approaching completion, at the corner of Cornhill street. It has been erected for letting purposes .. more here .. The contractors are Messrs Norbury and Trevor, Messrs W. Crabtree and Son provided the ironwork, Mr G. Snaddon carried out the plumbing and sanitary work and Mr A. H. Fullford the plasterwork. The architect who designed and supervised the erection is Mr T. S. Lambert, of this city.

2 March 1896 . Wanted
* To Let, at Brooklyn a two-roomed Cottage, with hall and all conveniences, water inside and range; rent very cheap; will do any improvements to a good tenant; would suit bachelor. Apply A. H. Fullford, Brooklyn.
* A strong active boy; one willing to learn Plastertin. Appl;y A. H. Fullford, Plasterer, shop, 79 Willis street, by letter, or at private residence, Brooklyn
* To buy, a staunch Horse, for buggy. Apply to A. H. Fullford, Brooklyn, or shop, 79 Willis-street

25 April 1896 Melrose Borough Council . At the meeting of the Melrose Borough Council on Tuesday the Public Works Committee will recommend:- .. that the offer of Mr A. H. Fullford to supply timber for kerbing the footpath opposite his property at Brooklyn be accepted and that the work be carried out by the Council.

27 May 1896 School needed for Brooklyn . The Board of Education was interviewed by the Vogeltown School Committee: Messrs F. Jennings, *Ashton Buddle Fitchett, G. E. Smith, A. H. Fullford and Gregory, who urged that a school should be established at Brooklyn. Mr Jennings stated that when the weather was wet the smaller children could not be sent from Brooklyn to the Vogeltown School. Boys and girls frequently got sopping wet on their way to and from school and sickness resulted. Brooklyn was increasing in population and it would be necessary either to enlarge the Vogeltown School or to open a school at Brooklyn. Mr Smith said that the Brooklyn children only had to walk a mile to Vogeltown, but in the winter they got the full force of the weather. The Chairman said there was no doubt that the school at Vogeltown was in an exposed position. He felt sure that it would have to be closed if a school was opened at Brooklyn. Mr J. Robertson suggested the removal of the Vogeltown school to a site nearer Brooklyn. The deputation, which represented a public meeting of the parents, was informed that the Board would consider the request after a report had been received from Inspector Lee.
NOTE Ashton Buddle Fitchett (1844-1931) was a son of John & Louisa Fitchett, who, with their 7 children, arrived on the 'London' 1 May 1842. The young colony established a district of Ohiro in the early 1840s. Settlers could access the new district only via the steep Ohiro Road. The land was subdivided into many blocks. In 1852 John Fitchett purchased a number of these blocks and established a dairy farm called Ohiro Farm, known also as Fitchett's Farm. A township named "Fitchett Town" formed in the 1860s and its name changed to "Brooklyn" in 1888 when the then land-owners, (Dr) Ashton B. Fitchett and R. B. Todman, offered the main subdivision for sale. The offer included 208 lots of Fitchett's Farm next to Brooklyn. In 1902 Brooklyn was extended further up the Brooklyn Hills when Ashton B. Fitchett sold additional lots of land.
photo Brooklyn School 1910 - full photo & zoom, aka 'the School on the hill'. The Vogeltown School, opened in 1883, was situated on the Ridgway and was the first school in the area with a role of 137 pupils in 1894. In 1898, 2 years after the above meeting, a new school was opened on the present site. In 1903 the name was changed to Brooklyn School.

1 April 1898 A Footpath Incident . In the Magistrate's Court, Frederick George Maitland, clerk, sued Arthur H. Fullford, of Willis street, plasterer, for £10 10s for personal injury and discomfort through lime falling on him. The plaintiff said that on Saturday, the 26th February, at about noon, he was passing under the scaffolding which was over the footpath in front of the building in course of erection for Messrs Kirkcaldie and Stains (affectionately named Kirks for 159 years) on Lambton Quay
photo Kirkcaldie & Stains 'Kirks' 1920 . zoom
NOTE 6 months later, on 27 Oct 1898, at about 4.30pm, two middle-aged women, walk into the Tea Room of Kirks. Manager Ellen Dick was on duty. As she came out of the kitchen, one of the women got up and pulled out a large 6-chamber revolver. She pointed the gun at Mrs Dick and fired. The bullet struck on her left side, just under the rib cage, glanced off and hit the wall. Mrs Dick retreated into the kitchen and hid in the storeroom. After firing another two times, the assailant Annie McWilliam, started back down the stairs. At the front door she was stopped by the store manager, Mr Teasdale and Sidney Kirkcaldie. Ellen Dick was not greatly injured by the shooting as the fabric of her corset slowed the bullet down ..

29 Nov 1898 A concert and dance in aid of the Anglican Church building fund was held in the Brooklyn schoolroom last evening, over 300 people being present. Items of a miscellaneous character were contributed by Misses Tripe, Palmer, Watson and Messrs Harris, Buckley, Barnett, Gardiner, Brown, Sinclair, Wilkins and Smith. The accompaniment were supplied by Mrs Barker and Miss Tripe. The success of the entertainment was in a great measure due to the efforts of Mr A. H. Fullford, the honorary secretary.

17 Sep 1900 Divorce . Fullford v Fullford
Arthur Harry Fullford prayed for a divorce from Maria Fullford on the ground of adultery with Ernest Dockery. Petitioner stated that there were two children issued of the marriage. His wife left his house in May 1899, returned three weeks later and left again. She was traced to Featherston, where she lived with Dockery. His Honour granted a decree nisi and made an order granting the wife custody of the youngest child (Myrtle then 17 months) and reasonable access to the elder (Ivy then aged 6.10).

26 Nov 1900 Supreme Court, Murder Hearing . Mary Henderson was arraigned on an indictment charging her with having murdered Mary Alice Winifred Luke at Wellington on the 28th August last. The following jury was empanelled:- Messrs Arthur Fullford (foreman), Edward Bentley, James Donald, Christopher Aplin, Henry Purbrook, Hugo P. Hanify, Frederick C. Retter, Horace C. Barber, John Thomas Levett, Joseph W. Backhouse, Walter Webb (Arthur's son-in-law) and Alfred Shadbolt . (opening trial at link)

17 April 1901 Mayor of Melrose . Messrs John Reid, George Frost, George Baylis and Arthur Fullford have been nominated for the Mayoralty of Melrose and there are eighteen nominations for the Borough Council

14 June 1901 Poultry Society . A meeting of the Wellington Poultry Pigeon and Canary Society was held last night. Mr A. H. Fullford presided. A large number of members were present.

15 June 1901 . 'Arty' Fullford, one time full-back for Melrose in the late eighties, has developed into a vice-president of the club. It is a cheerful feature of the Melrose games to see Arty take the field at half-time and throw lemons to the panting players - "fifteen in a bag and one for the referee."

9 Sep 1901 Maria next married Ernest Dockery, under her maiden name Short.
18 Sep 1901 Arthur next married Millicent Mary Sophia Southee.

24 April 1902 Greater Wellington . In the course of his address at Kilbirnie last night, Mr A. H. Fullford made some reference to the Greater Wellington scheme. He said that as a member of the special Commission set up by the Melrose Borough Council to negotiate with the City Council, he could not divulge any details of the scheme. The proposals would no doubt be made public after Friday next. He had been assured, however, that he would be safe in saying that under the scheme water, drainage and trams were provided for, Constable-street hill was to be lowered and the city's new electric tramway would be carried on to the hotel at Kilbirnie. If the two Councils adopted the scheme now before them, he would be in favour of submitting the proposals to ward meetings of rate-payers of the borough. Of those meetings were poorly attended, then he favoured posting a card to every ratepayer on the roll and asking them to vote "Yes" for the scheme of "No' against. If he was returned as Mayor and the Greater Wellington scheme, as at present proposed, did not succeed, he would push the matter further and was prepared to promise to take a poll on the subject of amalgamation.
photo Kilbirnie Hotel 1890s zoom in

9 March 1904 Help Wanted . Young girl to assist in housework and with two children. Apply Mrs A. H. Fullford, 38 Jefferson St., Brooklyn

1 April 1905 The Burgesses Of Wellington . Ladies and Gentleman - As a resident of the City of Wellington for 30 years and knowing its Municipal requirements, I desire to offer myself as a Candidate for a seat in the City Council. My success in my own business leads me to hope that I might be equally successful in helping to transact the business of the city. I was for five years a member of the Melrose Borough Council and in the 1902 municipal election I lost the Mayoralty by nine votes only and secured election as Senior Councillor. I believe that in the larger arena of the Greater Wellington Council I may be able to use my experience and enthusiasm to the advancement of your interests. Yours faithfully A. H. Fullford

16 March 1906 The new Brooklyn Hall owned and erected by Mr A. H. Fullford, was formally opened on Wednesday evening by the Hon. W. Hall-Jones, is architecturally and as a public conveyance, a decided acquisition to Brooklyn. The building, erected on a central site in Cleveland street, right opposite the tramway terminus, is a handsome brick structure three stories high - quite the most pretentious building in the township. It has a frontage of Cleveland street of 40ft by a depth of 80ft and is constructed on a design thought out by Mr Fullford that is calculated to give the maximum comfort and convenience for meetings, 'socials', dances, etc., for which hitherto there has been no adequate provision. The ground floor is occupied by two spacious shops, with Majolica-tiled fronts. A feature of the structure is the fine flight of concrete steps (20ft wide), at the side, which leads to the first and top floors. On the first floor is the supper-room (45ft by 40ft), which can be used for small meetings or social evenings and for the latter purpose is provided with a piano. The hall proper occupies the whole of the top floor (80ft by 40ft) and is a large apartment that seats 600 persons, for whom folding chairs are provided. It is fitted with a small stage and the floor has been especially constructed for dancing. Brooklyn Hall cost 3000 to erect and since its completion Mr Fullford has received many congratulations on the enterprise he has displayed in providing such a long-felt want. During the progress of the opening function, Mr W. Mummery, on behalf of the residents of Brooklyn, presented Mr Fullford with a Gold Albert, as a mark of their appreciation of his enterprise and foresight.
photo Cleveland Street c1908 zoom in

19 May 1906 Bag Of Oranges . A striking feature of the landscape at half-time whenever Melrose are playing at the Athletic Park - Patron Arty Fullford and his bag of oranges.

1 Dec 1906 Toyland Brooklyn Hall . A large consignment of Dolls, Toys and Novelties has been received. They will be sold at London Retail Prices! The buyers will be astonished at the Smallness of the Cost, whilst the Children will be delighted with the beauty of the Toys and Novelties!. Don't Forget. Come One, Come All, We can Supply You. A. H. FULLFORD, Toyland, Brooklyn.

20 April 1907 Rugby Football .. This may be a bit late, but I will be pardoned for mentioning it all the same. When Melrose played the Masterton team on Easter Saturday, the conspicuous feature during the afternoon was the fact that Arty Fullford did not make his appearance with his usual bag of oranges. Let us hope he will not forget to-morrow afternoon, for both Melrose and Poneke will appreciated an orange, I doubt not, at half-time ..

photo Melrose Senior Football Club . Winners of Wellington Rugby Union's Senior Championship and Charity Cup, Aug 1908
* Back Row: D. Gilchrist (Coach), Tom Spencer (Vice-President), J. Paterson (Treasurer)
* 2nd Bow: Arthur Fullford (Patron), D. Sullivan, W. S. Adams, Jack Spencer, A. H. Cameron, J. Murphy, J. De Blois, A. G. Warwick (Secretary).
* 3rd Row: G. Hamilton, J. W. Murphy, B. King, George Spencer (Captain), D. Mclnnes, L. McKay, H. Dewar.
Front Row: C. Greeks, W. Church, C Murphy, J. Marshall, H. Beavis

24 Aug 1907 Fullford's Hall, at Brooklyn was crowded on Wednesday evening, the occasion being a concert and dance by the Catholics to secure funds to erect a church upon the hill.
photo opening the Church upon the hill 12 June 1911

5 Nov 1907 Scarcity of Plasterers . Mr Smith, of the firm Fullford and Smith, plasterers, informed the Arbitration Court yesterday that he did not think there were more than fifteen thoroughly competent plasterers' labourers in Wellington Other labourers would not do; they might be willing, but they were useless without experience of the trade. Mr Plan?, representing Messrs Fullford and Smith (who were cited for employing a non-unionist while unionist labourers were available) said his clients had applied to the union before for a plasterers' labourer and they had sent a seaman. The non-union labourer referred to in the case was a highly-skilled man and well thought of by those who had employed him. His Honour Mr Justice Sim observed that had this man joined the union a lot of trouble would have been saved. It was shown that while there were labourers on the union books who might or might not have been good men at their calling, yet there were no plasterers labourers available at the time of the alleged breach and the case was accordingly dismissed.

20 Dec 1907 The Tramway Employees. on the Brooklyn section have shown their appreciation of various acts of hospitality by Mr A. H. Fullford during the past year by presenting him with a sold silver matchbox, suitably inscribed and a case of silver-mounted pipes. Mr W. T. Young, secretary of the Tramway Employees' Union, has written to Mr Fullford, thanking him for his generous treatment of the conductors and guards, particularly during wet weather. Mr Fullford lives close to the tram terminus at Brooklyn and he has made it a practice throughout the year to provide the tramway men with tea, coffee, bread and cheese, etc., when they are on late duty.
photo Brooklyn Tram 3 May 1907 (shows a fatal tram accident)

20 May 1908 - Death of Arthur's Father . The funeral of Mr William John Fullford, father of Mr A. H. Fullford, of Brooklyn, which took place yesterday afternoon, was attended by a large number of representatives of the building trade of Wellington city and district. Among the numerous telegrams of condolences received by Mr A. H. Fullford was one from the Prime Minister. The Rev Mr Walker, of St Thomas's officiated at the graveside at Karori.
Evening Post, 15 May 1909 In Memoriam
FULLFORD - In fond and loving remembrance of William Henry John Fulford, who departed from this life on the 16th May 1908. Gone, but not forgotten
Peaceful be thy silent slumber,
Peaceful in the grave so low;
Thou no more wilt join our number,
Thou no more our song shall know.

Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fled,
And in heaven with joy to greet thee,
Where no parting tears are shed.
- Inserted by his loving daughter and son-in-law. Georgina and John Mills.
FULLFORD - In loving memory of William Henry John Fullford, who departed life on the 16th May 1908, at Newtown, Wellington. Gone but not forgotten.
- Inserted by his loving wife and grandchildren, Ivy, May, Rita and Norman Fullford, Brooklyn.

In 1908 The first service in Brooklyn of the Wesley Church, was held in Arthur's Community hall in Brooklyn

7 July 1908 Electric Light For Brooklyn . Mr A. H. Fullford spoke at Brooklyn last evening on the question of installing electric light in the district. He stated that the light could be installed at £1 a point and that the cost of wiring a house need not exceed £5 and that the corporation would pay the cost of connection to their mains up to £2 10s. He then explained the economy that could be effected by use of the Osram lamp, a 32 candle-power costing less than 1d for four hours' illumination. This new lamp had given the death blow, he said, to the notion that electric light was expensive. After the meeting a number of persons signed a request to the City Council for electric light for Brooklyn.

24 Dec 1908 Tramway Motormen . A number of tramway motormen and conductors who were off duty, paid a surprise visit to Brooklyn last night and presented Mr and Mrs A. H. Fullford with two pieces of silver plate as an appreciation of many acts of kindness shown to them and the other employees of the department during the past year. Mr Andrew Cowper, in making the presentation, expressed the thanks of motormen and conductors to Mr and Mrs Fullford for hospitality shown to them, particularly during wet weather and wished the recipients a pleasant Christmas and New Year. Mr and Mrs Fullford entertained the visitors for the remainder of the evening. Several toasts were honoured and songs were contributed by Messrs A. Cowper, Yates, J. Clark, Dineen and Bouker. The toasts of Messrs Richardson (chief engineer), Cable (assistant chief engineer) and James (traffic manager), were drunk with great enthusiasm. Several speakers dwelt on the good relations existing between the tramway executive officers and the employees.

photo Wild-pig hunters, Wainuiomata 18 Feb 1905. Arthur sitting middle centre with white hat

13 March 1909 Melrose Football Club . The annual meeting was held last evening, Mr A. H. Fullford presiding .. The following officers were elected:- patron, Mr A. H. Fullford .. Auditors: Messrs J. Burns and A. H. Fullford .. Trustees, Messrs J. Grant and A. H. Fullford

3 April 1909 Hockey Club . The third annual general meeting of the Wellington Wednesday Hockey Association was held last night in the Y.M.C.A. rooms, Mr A. H. Fullford, presiding

3 July 1909 Popular Police Officer . Of the many successful social gatherings in the Brooklyn Hall this winter, none have been more enjoyable than the one held last evening in honour of Sub-Inspector Phair and his wife and family, on the eve of their departure for Dunedin. The large company were the guests of Mr and Mrs A. H. Fullford. Vocal items were by Mrs F. Bradley, Misses Henderson and Gooday and Messrs Tunley, A. Smith, Henderson and Jacobsen and bagpipes were played by Mr Scott. Music for the dances was supplied by Mr John Fraser and the accompaniments to the songs were played by Mrs H. Vile and Master Fred Bradley. Messrs F. Bradley and C. Hamilton acted as directors and ceremonies. Supper was served in Mr and Mrs Fullford's residence. Sub-Inspector Phair's health was toasted enthusiastically. Several gentlemen spoke highly of his services as a police officer and expressed regret that he was leaving Wellington. At Mr Phair's suggestion, the health of Mr and Mrs Fullford was drunk with musical honours. The Sub-Inspector and his wife and family will leave for Dunedin next Tuesday.

19 July 1909 Surprise Party . Mr and Mrs A. H. Fullford, of Jefferson street, Brooklyn were tendered a large surprise party on Friday night, when about 150 of the friends headed by Mesdames Mines and Bradley and Miss Haskell, wended their way to their home and expressed a desire to entertain them in recognition of their many acts of hospitality. As the house was not large enough to accommodate so large a party, an adjournment was made to the Brooklyn Hall, where dancing was entered into and a programme of music enjoyed. Songs were contributed by Mesdames P. Bitossi and Bradley, Miss Ellison, Messrs Thompson, Jacobsen and Henderson. Mr John Fraser supplied the dance music and Messrs J. E. Mines and F. Bradley acted as directors of ceremonies. A flashlight photograph was taken by Mr Joe Zachariah .. (Zak's Photo Depot)

11 Jan 1910 ROLL UP, ROLL UP, Look Out, A Select Dance will be held in the Brooklyn Hall, on Wednesday next, 12th January 1910. Dancing commences at 8 p.m. Cars stops at the door. First-class floor.
* Ladies 6d, Gents 1s.
* Music supplied by Mr J. Fraser.
* M.C.'s - Messrs Milland and Halladay.
.. A. H. FULLFORD, Hon. Sec.

30 May 1910 Brooklyn School Committee .. Councillor G. Frost was charged with interfering with a scrutineer, one A. H. Fullford. This was denied in toto, Councillor Frost reporting to the board that the meeting rejected Mr Fullford (27 votes) as a scrutineer in favour of Messrs Brow (48 votes) and Rose (43 votes). Councillor Frost repudiated a suggestion made at the meeting that he "had a set on" Mr Fullford. Tampering with scrutineers by candidates who were subsequently elected was also denied.

27 June 1910 Brooklyn Harriers . The weekly run of the Wellington Harriers took place on Saturday, There was a poor muster, only fifteen turning up. A trail was laid by Wilton and Tinney across the Sugar loaf at Brooklyn and round the back of the new reservoir at Karori and then doubling back to Brooklyn and thence home. A run in of 200 yards resulted in a dead heat for Rowberry and Lamberg, with T. Johnson second. The runners were afterwards entertained by Mr and Mrs A. H. Fullford. The next run will be at Karori.

20 Aug 1910 Melrose Rugby wins Wood Spoon Of Melrose, the winners of the wooden spoon, it is impossible to speak without a certain feeling of sadness. In 1908 Melrose were at the head of the list, easily champions, without having lost a march. In 1910 they were at the bottom of the list, having won only one match and having lost as many as they won (10) in 1908
. Shades of the Spencers! has it come to this? It must be bitter for Arty Fullford, the bulwark of the Melrose Club, to see his favourites down among the dead men.There is no question that Melrose this season were of no senior form. With the exception of McInnes, all the old brigade that used to thunder down the field after George Spencer's gigantic punts and smash through all opposition, is gone. Of the newer generation only Twomey and Marshall, among the backs, show any form at all. The decline of Melrose is much to be regretted.
. NOTE . 5 Spencer brothers played for Melrose .. With grounds in Owen St., Newtown, the Club played in red and blue hooped jerseys and socks. Thomas Spencer (senior 1849-1924), a Vice President of the Club purchased Lot 172 of the Brooklyn Estate in 1888 and with his wife Emma (nee Murch, 1852-1931), raised five sons, all of whom - Thomas William George 'Tom' Spencer (1873-1959), William John 'Bill' Spencer (1874-1963), Walter Spencer (1877-1959), George Spencer (1878-1950) & John Clarence 'Jack' Spencer (1880-1936) played for Melrose. Both Jack (lock forward) and George (fullback) represented Wellington & both were chosen to play for the All Blacks in 1907. In 1908 both George & Jack switched to Rugby League and toured Australia with the NZ team in 1909, becoming the first brothers to represent NZ in both rugby codes in successive seasons.

17 Sep 1910 Port Nicholson Yacht Club .. after the presentation of prizes, Mr A. H. Fullford made a short speech referring to the way in which yachting was going ahead and donated the sum of £1 1s as a trophy
photo Port Nicholson Yacht Club 23 Nov 1911

12 April 1912 Dissolution Of Partnership . The Partnership hitherto existing between Arthur Harry Fullford and George Thomas Smith, carrying on business as Plasterers, at Martin-street, Wellington, under the firm or style of Fullford and Smith, has been Dissolved as from the 12th day of April 1912, by mutual consent.
NOTICE .. A. H. Fullford has commenced business as Plasterer at Egmont-street. Telephone 1940. Private Residence, Brooklyn; Telephone 2411. All work entrusted to him will be promptly attended to. On Sale - Lime, Sand and Cement.

9 May 1912 City Council Vacancy . Nominations for the election of a Councillor to fill the vacancy caused by the elevation of Mr McLaren to the Mayoralty will close at noon tomorrow. So far Mr Arthur Fullford, of Brooklyn, is the only candidate nominated. His nominators were Ashley B. Fitchett, Patrick W. Corby, Frederick Bird and Benjamin H. Gardiner. Messrs W. Thompson and E. Tregear (Labour) have announced their candidature and are in the field. Mr Tregear opens his campaigning by an address to the electors in the Paul's Schoolroom, Tinakori-road, this evening.

17 Aug 1912 Property To Let at Brooklyn, 6 roomed house, all conveniences; also 3 roomed cottage; suit bachelors, etc/ Apply A. H. Fullford, Brooklyn. Tel.2411

24 August 1912 . Arthur dies of pneumonia . On the 24th August, Arthur Harry Fullford, beloved husband of Millicent Fullford, Jefferson-street, Brooklyn, aged 46 years; deeply regretted
Mr Arthur Harry Fullford, a resident of Wellington for nearly forty years, died at his home in Brooklyn this morning. He was a native of England, 46 years of age and learned the trade of a plasterer in this city. After working as a journeyman for some time he entered into partnership with Mr T. Smith and was associated with the latter until about two years ago.
Mr Fullford was a capital tradesman and under his direction many of the largest plastering contracts in Wellington were carried out. Since the dissolution of partnership he had carried on the plastering business on his own account.
Mr Fullford was a most enthusiastic footballer. He was one of the founders of the Melrose Club and he held office init from the time of its inception until his death. He also took an interest in other outdoor sports. For some years he was a member of the Melrose Borough Council and he sat on the City Council for a term as one of the Melrose district representatives under the Greater Wellington scheme. Nearly thirty years ago he bough land at Brooklyn and became one of the earliest residents there. The fine brick and concrete hall in Jefferson-street was erected by him and remained his property until his death. The deceased was a member of one of the Foresters Courts. For a considerable time past he had not been in good health. Some months ago he had a bad attack of influenza. The immediate cause of death was pneumonia.
The death occurred at Brooklyn, on Saturday morning of Mr Arthur Harry Fullford, a resident of Wellington for nearly forty years. By trade Mr Fullford was a plasterer and carried out many of the biggest contracts in this city in this line. For some years he was a member of the Melrose Borough Council and he also sat of the city council as one of the Melrose representatives under the Greater Wellington scheme. He was one of the earliest residents of Brooklyn, as he bought land there nearly thirty years ago. He was a most enthusiastic footballer, was one of the founders of the Melrose Club and was an office-bearer continuously from its inception till his death. As a mark of respect the flag at Athletic Park was flown at half mast on Saturday. Mr Fullford leaves a widow and four children. He succumbed to pneumonia.
Funeral Notice Court Sir George Bowen, No 5084, A.O.F. The Officers and Members of the above Court are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral of the late Bro. A. H. Fullford, which will leave his late residence, Cleveland street, Brooklyn, on Monday 26th August at 2 p.m. for Karori Cemetery. A. W. O. Travers, Secretary.

29 Aug 1912 TO LET a 6-roomed House situated Jefferson-street, rent cheap; also lockup shop in Cleveland street. Apply Mrs A. H. Fullford, 38 Jefferson-street, Brooklyn.

6 Sep 1912 Fire at his Property . At half-past eleven o'clock today the Fire Brigade received a call to Harbour View road, Northland, an outbreak having occurred in a four-roomed cottage owned by the Fullford estate and occupied by Mr Percy Smith. Very little damage was done. The cause of the fire was a defective chimney.

30 Aug 1912 To Plasterers . Wanted to sell, as one lot, Plasterer's Plant, including lime, sand, cement, tiles. etc., belonging to the late A. H. Fullford. Apply Logan 130 Ingestre-street, or Tel. 2411.

27 Nov 1912 Sale of Arthur's Property . A sale of several fine city properties, in the estate of the late A. H. Fullford, Brooklyn, will be held in Messrs Harcourt and Co.'s rooms, Lambton Quay, at 2.30 p.m. on December 10.

7 Dec 1912 Sale By Auction of the Following Properties, to close the estate of the late A. H. Fullford, Brooklyn. Messrs Harcourt and Co. have been instructed by the Public Trustee as administrator of the estate of A. H. Fullford, deceased, to sell by public auction, at their rooms, 195 Lambton Quay, on Tuesday, 10th December at 2.30 p.m.
* All that property known as the BROOKLYN TOWN HALL, with two shops and billiard room adjoining.
* FIVE RESIDENCES in Jeffersen Street, Brooklyn, all well let.
* ONE HOUSE at Northland
* VACANT SECTION, Lowery Bay
These properties MUST BE SOLD. Title: Land Transfer.
10 Dec 1912 various properties in the estate of the late Mr A. H. Fullford were offered at auction this afternoon. The Brooklyn Hall and two shops and a billiard room attached to it, five residences in Jefferson-street, Brooklyn, house and section at Northland and a section at Lowry Bay, were submitted, but the only property sold was the one at Northland, which was bought by Mr George T. smith for £405 (Dec 2019 equivalent of $68,300). There was no offer for the Brooklyn Hall.
photo Jefferson street, Brooklyn 1912 zoom in

]2 May 1914 Arthur's mother remarries to George Webb (1848-1915). She was 71 & George was 66. George had 1st married Ellen Jane White (1842-1905) in Warwickshire 1869 & had 11-12 children, most in Taita/Wellington regions. Mary Ann's daughter (Arthur's sister), Mary Sarah Fullford (1869-1949) had married George's son, Walter George Webb (1869-1938) in 1889

29 Jan 1919 Death of Arthur's daughter Ivy CONNER - On the 27th January 1919, at Wellington Hospital, Ivy Hazel, the beloved wife of A. H. Conner and eldest daughter of Mrs E. Dockery and the late A. H. Fullford.

25 April 1919 Arthur's wife Millicent remarries SCOTT-FULLFORD - On the 17th April 1919, Arthur John, second son of Edward Scott, to Millicent May, widow of the late A. H. Fullford; both of Wellington

17 Aug 1921 Brooklyn Pictures Varied cinema fare will be provided at the opening of the Brooklyn Pictures in Fullford's Hall to-night. There will be three star pictures - "The Right of Way" featuring Bert Lytell; "The Web of Chance" with Peggy Hyland in the star role and "The Jockey" in which Clyde Cook, the Australian comedian, will take the leading title part.

written 30 Aug 1924 referring to Football Records of 1887 . Wairarapa v Wellington - The first junior representative match played in New Zealand took place between Wellington and Wairarapa at Masterton on September 17th, 1887. The teams were as follows:-
WELLINGTON: Full-back, Arty Fullford (Melrose, one of the founders of the Melrose Club and its first treasurer, now deceased). Three-quarters: Tom Hoar (Melrose, now residing in Masterton); Robinson (Wellington); E. J. Barnett. Halves: McCullough (Union), Gibbon. Wings, Johnson (Poneke, captain), Galloway. Forwards: Campbell (Melrose), Mitchell (Poneke), Pyke (Wellington), Clarke (Poneke), Whitting, Ginders (Rivals), G. Welch.
WAIRARAPA: Full-back: A. D'Arey (Red Star, now deceased). Three-quarters: R. Thompson (Masterton), Remini (Te Ore Ore, who afterwards played with Red Star seniors and who still resides in the district; Snodgrass (Carterton). Halves: Pani (Te Ore Ore), Hawke (Red Star). Wings: J. Bannister (Masterton, captain), Thomas (Red Star, who, while still a member of the Red Star junior team, in 1888 played for the Wairarapa seniors against Stoddart's English team). Forwards: Walter Welch (Red Star), Bill Iggulden (Masterton), Alf Hoar (Red Star), Kara (Te Ore Ore), Akatu (Te Ore Ore), M. Nicholson (Carterton) and Jack Emmett (Red Star).

3 July 1930 Death of Arthur's brother William FULLFORD - At Raetihi, on 3rd July 1930, William Henry Fullford, beloved husband of Annie Fullford, 12 Newtown avenue' aged 66. Deeply regretted.

18 Sep 1931 Death of Arthur's mother The death took place at Pahiatua of Mrs Mary Ann Webb, relict of the late Mr George Webb. Deceased, who was 89 years of age, was born in Kent and came to New Zealand in 1874. She lived in Wellington up till about 18 years ago, then settled in Pahiatua. The late Mrs Webb always enjoyed good health and was highly respected by all who knew her. She was married in England, reared a family of five - two sons and three daughters. The surviving members of the family are; Mrs W. Webb (senr), Pahiatua, Mrs J. Mills (Wellington) and Mrs A. Trueman (Levin). There are 37 grandchildren and 60 great-grandchildren.
* she is buried Grave 32 at Mangatainoka
Her HEADSTONE reads WEBB. In Memory Of Little Granny, Mary Ann (Fullford). Born 29.1.1843. Died 2.11.1932

15 Nov 1943 Death of Arthur's daughter Vera FULLFORD - At Wellington, on November 13, 1943, Vera May, second eldest daughter of the late A. H. Fullford, late Brooklyn and eldest daughter of Mrs M. Scott, Edinburgh Tce., Wellington South. A patient sufferer at rest. Interred at Karori today.

written 2018 Wellington's Ghost Rugby Clubs
Part 6 - Brooklyn .. The 1907 season started promisingly for the Club, with 13 new players and a decision to enter teams in the Junior Championship, as well as in the Third and Fourth Grade competitions. Arty Fullford, associated with the Melrose Club, was elected Club President and Richard Greeks the Club Captain, with the club’s gymnasium now located on Martin Square in Te Aro. The 1907 season was unsuccessful, however Claude Greeks received the award for “best working player on the field and most attentive patroniser of the gymnasium”. In 1908, the club decided once again to enter a team in the Junior Championship, however in early April the club decided to resign from the Union, with the press noting that “the withdrawal of the club was stated to be due to lack of interest”. Arty Fullford took some players across to Melrose, while others joined St. James ..


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39 year old Arthur Henry Fullford 5 April 1905
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