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the BLEWDEN GROOMS
Alfred James Blewden (1885-1979)
son of William BLEWDEN & Ann SOAR (Bower)
married Alice May STAFFORD in 1909
their known children
* 1910 - Alison May Blewden
* 1912 - Alfred David Blewden
ALICE died 15 February 1974 aged 86
ALFRED died 18 April 1979 aged 93
* they are buried Plot 077, Row 6, Block M at Purewa, Auckland

* Frank Blewden (1872-1944)
son of William BLEWDEN & Ann SOAR (Bower)
married Sarah 'Nellie' WINDSOR in 1897
their known children
* 1898 - William Herbert Blewden
* 1900 - Iris Cordelia Blewden
* 1906 - Frank Bower Blewden
* 1908 - Alan George Blewden
FRANK died 4 October 1944 in Auckland, He is buried Lot 426, Area 3 at Otahuhu. His headstone reads In loving memory of Sarah (Nellie) Blewden died 2nd Feb. 1943 aged 68 yrs and her husband Frank died 4th Oct 1944 aged 72 yrs.?

* Thomas Blewden
son of William BLEWDEN & Ann SOAR (Bower)
married Alice May ASHWORTH 5 June 1901 at St Paul's Presbyterian Church, Napier
their known children
* 1902 - Eileen May Blewden
* 1905 - Alma Victoria Blewden
* 1907 - William Raymond Bower Blewden

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* William Blewden (1826-1888) - Auckland Builder
married Ann SOAR (nee BOWER) (1840-1917) in 1884
NOTES there was an Ann Soar who arrived on the Tybernia into Auckland on 4 Sep 1863. On that passenger list there is a Mary Ann Soar with her (supposed) husband John H. Soar and (their sons) John Bower Soar (1857-1925) & William Charles Soar (1859-1941). So, was the above Ann Soar who married William Blewden in 1884 the same person? and a widow by then?

Auckland, 12 March 1886
Scaffolding Falls with Three Men
The Denizens of Freeman's Bay were thrown into a state of great alarm and excitement this afternoon by the unwanted occurrence in that quiet neighbourhood of a very serious accident. Three plasterers were busily at work upon a scaffolding drawn up to the third story of the brick hotel which is in course of erection at the corner of Victoria and Vernon-streets, when suddenly, with a great crash, the boards seemed to give way in the centre. Two of the men tumbled heavily to the ground, while the third was happily near enough to reach and support himself upon a cornice .. One of the two stunned men was seen to be JOHN SOAR, stepson of Mr BLEWDEN, the contractor for the erection of the hotel .. (more at the link)

* on BDM the children listed as being born to a William and Ann Blewden from 1866 to 1885 (I will list them here as someone may recognise them)
* 1866 - 1960 Henry Blewden
- Henry died 17 September 1960 aged 94. He is buried Plot 077, Row 6, Block M at Purewa, Auckland
* 1867 - 1954 Emma Amelia Blewden
* 1869 - 1924 Thomas Blewden
* 1872 - 1944 Frank Blewden
* 1874 - ? Annie Elizabeth Blewden
* 1876 - 1957 May Florence Blewden
* 1878 - 1924 Arthur Blewden (born 11 Nov 1878 twin)
* Arthur wasn't married. He died 4 June 1924 aged 45 in Auckland. He is buried Lot 295, Block A, Area 1 at Hillsborough Cemetery.
Headstone
In loving memory of Arthur Blewden died 4 June 1924 aged 46 Erected by his loving sister Emma
* 1878 - 1917 Jessie Blewden (twin)
* 1880 - 1965 Edith Ellen Blewden
* 1882 - 1975 Amy Jane Blewden
* 1885 - 1979 Alfred James Blewden

this raises a number of questions
* were they all of 'this' William & Ann or 2 families?
* did Ann & John Soar separate but not divorce/die until after 1884, thereby making Ann unable to marry until then

the VALUATION of WILLIAM's PROPERTY
Borough of Newton Valuation 15 January 1888
Occupier's Name - BLEWDEN, William
Occupier's Occupation - Contractor
Property Description - Sub. 5 and 7 of Allot. 1 and 2 Princes Street
Rateable Value - £40.0.0 ()Jan 2012 equivalent of $7,900
Date - 15 Jan 1888
Entry Number - 31
Owner's Occupation - Occupier
Record Title: - Borough of Newton Valuation List Richmond Ward

the DEATH of WILLIAM BLEWDEN
Wanganui Herald, 29 Oct 1888
The body of a man was found in the harbour at half-past 4 this morning. Two letters, one unopened and address to Thos. Blewden, contractor, Union or Cook street, Auckland, were found in the pocket. The body has not yet been identified
South Australian Register, 30 Oct 1888
Mr William Blewden, a well-known contractor, was found drowned in Wellington Harbour. He was on his way to Melbourne
Evening Post, 30 Oct 1888
At the request of the widow of Mr William Blewden, the Auckland contractor, whose body was found on Te Aro beach yesterday, the arrangements for the interment of his remains have been undertaken by Mr Allan Maguire, contractor for the Te Aro reclamation. Deceased leaves a large family of eight sons and six daughters, several of whom are grown up, while others range from twelve to seventeen years of age
Evening Post, 30 Oct 1888
An Unexplained Fatality
An inquest was held at the City Morgue this morning, before Mr Robinson, R.M., on the body which was found on the beach at Te Aro yesterday, and which has since been identified as that of William Blewden, contractor, of Auckland. Mr Wm. Eades was foreman of the jury.
Inspector Thomson was the senior police officer present
Dr Cole, who had made a post mortem examination of the body said that he found a quantity of sand and shelly gravel both inside and outside the clothing, and in the mouth and nostrils, as if it had settled there for some little time. The only marks of external injury were abrasions on the forehead, and at the back of the head, and cuts on the outside of two fingers of the right hand. These might have been caused by washing against the rocks, and though the bruises on the head might have stunned a man, they would not have been sufficient to cause death. On opening the head, he found the brain abnormal as to weight, shape, consistency and colour, while the upper convolutions were flattened, these appearances indicating that deceased had suffered from chronic inflammation of the parts, probably for some years. Witness thought he must have manifested during life some symptoms of both mental and physical aberration. Did not think it necessary to examine the body further. The congestion and distention about the vessels of the brain would almost of themselves be sufficient to account for death. The body had none of the ordinary appearances of drowning, and could not have been very long in the water. Deceased's eyes were evidently defective, and he thought being seized with giddiness. Could not say, from the examination, what was the cause of death, but could be certain that death was sudden, from the fluidity of the blood.
- to Inspector THOMPSON - This very abnormal condition of the brain might decidedly have developed suicidal tendencies. All the marks on the body were such as might have been caused by washing against rocks after death
- Constable DOYLE proved to finding the body and James G. Spence identified it as that of William Blewden, an Auckland contractor. The latter witness had known deceased for some years, and had never noticed any signs of mental aberration, or seen him the worse for liquor, His eyesight, however, was very defective
- Patrick HOULIHAM, plateplayer, employed on Mr A. Macquire's reclamation contract, said he saw deceased pacing to and from on the footpath in Willis-street at 4 o'clock on Sunday afternoon. Witness remarked to a friend that the deceased then looked half silly. He was them walking up and down, with his head sunk on his breast, as though thinking, but did not appear to be drunk
- Constable GILLESON deposed that he had ascertained on board the s.s.Tarawere that deceased was a passenger by that vessel from Auckland to Melbourne, and that on his way to Wellington he had been so uneasy and troublesome that the steward was obliged one night to lock him in his bunk. He left the vessel at 7 o'clock on Sunday evening, and was not seen on board again. The steward came to the Morgue, and identified the body as that of the passenger he had alluded to. Inspector Thompson explained that as the steward would have lost his employment if he had been detained to give evidence, and as his testimony would not have been material, it was not thought necessary to keep him in Wellington.
- Inspector Thompson said that deceased had a very expensive lawsuit in Auckland last year, and had once had some very serious losses, which he thought, had affected his mind considerably. The doctor's description of the condition of deceased's brain had not at all surprised him.
The jury returned an open verdict of Found Dead
* he is buried unknown plot. Section C of E at Bolton Street Cemetery, Wellington

DEATH of ANN BLEWDEN
Auckland Star, 26 Feb 1917
Another old resident of Auckland, Mrs William Blewden, died yesterday, aged 78 years. Deceased was born in Nottingham, England, and came to Auckland in the ship Tyburnia in 1863. She was married to the late Mr William Blewden, who was a contractor in Auckland for many years, and amongst other works constructed the first reservoir at the corner of Ponsonby Road. Mrs Blewden is survived by 13 children, 34 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
Ann is buried Plot 49A, Block O, Area 2 at Waikaraka cemetery. Her headstone reads: In loving memory of Ann beloved wife of William Blewden died 25 Feb 1917 aged 77 yrs
16 June 1917 Ann's estate was certified for stamp duty and was valued at £3091 (equivalent in June 2012 of $366,000)

* William Herbert Blewden (1898-1974)
son of Frank BLEWDEN & Sarah WINDSOR
grandson of William BLEWDEN & Ann SOAR (Bower)
married Olive Esther GARMSON in 1925

* William Raymond Bower Blewden (1907-1992)
son of Thomas BLEWDEN & Alice May ASHWORTH
grandson of William BLEWDEN & Ann SOAR (Bower)
married Phyllis Ebbitt BROCK in 1930

the BLEWDEN BRIDES
* Amy Jane Blewden (1882-1975)
daughter of William BLEWDEN & Ann SOAR (Bower)
married Joseph Ivory STICHBURY in 1907
their known children
* 1911 - Joan Amy Stichbury

* Annie Elizabeth Blewden (1874-?)
daughter of William BLEWDEN & Ann SOAR (Bower)
married George Orlando CUMMINS in 1901
no children found - in fact they disappear after this

* Edith Ellen Blewden (1880-1965)
daughter of William BLEWDEN & Ann SOAR (Bower)
married Alexander BURNS in 1909
their known children
*1909 - Dulcie Burns
* 1911 - Gibson Alexander Burns

* Eileen May Blewden ()
Eileen was born 31 March 1902 to Thomas BLEWDEN & Alice Mary ASHWORTH
granddaughter of William BLEWDEN & Ann SOAR (Bower)
she married Peter Sydney ENTING on 3 Dec 1924
- Peter was born 27 November 1900, 7th of 7 children of Laurenz Moritz ENTING (1858-1907) & Selina Amelia Gertrude HEWALD (1868-1932) who married 21 June 1887 at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Napier (Selina is buried in Timaru)
EILEEN MAY died 17 June 1983 aged 81
PETER SYDNEY died 7 February 1991 aged 90

* Emma Amelia Blewden (1867-1954)
daughter of William BLEWDEN & Ann SOAR (Bower)
married Thomas Henry TOWNSEND (1859-1918) in 1898
their known children
* 1898 - Edward Henry Townsend
* 1900 - Alfred Charles Townsend
* 1902 - Frank Leopold Townsend
* 1904 - Gladys May Townsend
OF INTEREST
Auckland Star, 6 Jan 1925 - SOAR, On January 6 1925, at the Auckland Hospital after a long and painful illness, John Bower, the dearly beloved husband of Catherine Mary Soar (nee Douglas m. 1916) and beloved father of Roy, Charles and William Soar, Mrs Easton (Gladys May Soar (1896-1974) m George Easton in 1923) and Mrs Knaggs (Irene Alice Soar (1900-1970) m Leonard Gilbert Knaggs in 1924), and eldest son of the late Ann Blewden of 92 Cook Street West aged 68 years. The funeral will leave the residence of his daughter, ?? Road, Edendale, for Hillsborough Cemetery to-morrow (Wednesday) at ?p.m.
* Mrs C Soar and family, Kaipara Flats (Rodney), desire to thank all kind friends who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement, also for cards, letter, telegrams and floral emblems received, also doctor and nurses of Ward 14, especially Sister Sutherland, of the Auckland Hospital
* Mr Soar, a very well known figure in this and surrounding districts passed away recently in Auckland. Chimneys for miles round have been put up by this much honoured gentleman. The whole district has felt the deepest sympathy for the bereaved family
Auckland Star, 6 Jan 1926 - SOAR, In loving memory of John Bower Soar, who died January 6 1925. At Rest. Inserted by Mr and Mrs C. Townsend, 6 St James St
Auckland Star, 31 July 1941 at his residence, 13 Smith Street, Newton, (suddenly), William, beloved husband of Emily Soar (nee HASLAM m 1887). aged 82 years. Funeral leaves McIvors Limited, Karangahake Road 1.30 p.m. Saturday, for Hillsboro Cemetery

* Jessie Blewden (1878-1917)
daughter of William BLEWDEN & Ann SOAR (Bower)
married Arthur Leslie CASEY in 1911

* May Florence Blewden (1876-1957)
daughter of William BLEWDEN & Ann SOAR (Bower)
married Henry LYMAN in 1894
their known children
* 1896 - Henry Wilfred Lyman
* 1899 - Amy Ann Lyman

* a Richard Soar married Lydia Amelia CARTER in 1886
their known children
1887 - Claude Christopher Richard
- Claude married Gladys Catherine RYAN in 1915
1888 - Harold Victor Soar
- Harold married Gladys Ellen MAY in 1916
1890 - Frederick Charles Soar
- Frederick married Flora Edna DAVIES in 1920
1891 - Ethel Amelia Soar
- married Arthur Frederick Massey in 1913
1893 - Frank Bower Soar
- Frank (son of Mrs Ansen and the late Richard Soar) married Rene Pearl BRETT 9 Oct 1916 in Ponsonby
* Richard died 1 March 1910 aged 47 (born 1862/3) he is buried Lot 37, Block N, area 2 at Waikaraka
Auckland Star, 1 March 1910
On March 1st, at the Auckland Hospital, Richard, the beloved husband of Millie Soar, after a long and painful illness, in his 48th year. The funeral will leave his late residence 48 Albany-rd., at 2.30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2nd, for Waikaraka Cemetery. Friends please accept this intimation
* his widow, Lydia Amelia 'Millie' next married Frederick ANSEN. She next married O. J. MORELL in 1913
13 Aug 1927 (in her obit they have 2 different names)
Mrs L. A. MORELL. The death took place at the age of 61 years of Mrs Lydia Amelia 'Mille' Morell, after a very short illness. With her husband, Mr O. J. Morell, she had latterly lived at Paparata. He first husband was the late Mr Richard Soar. The following children survive:- Mrs A. F. Massey, Henderson; Messrs C. C. Soar Dargaville, H. V. Soar Pukemiro; F. C. Soar Onehunga; and F. B. Soar, Raetihi

MISC. NOTES that may or may not be of this family
1 March 1875 John Soar was charged with assaulting his wife, Anne Soar, by striking her repeatedly, kicking her, and knocking her down. Mr Joy stated that the prosectrix regretted having laid the charge. The prisoner said that he would plead guilty; he was ashamed of what he had done; but had been subject to a series of petty tyranny at the hands of his wife. He owned to striking her, but said the striking didn't last for two minutes. The informant said that she did not wish to press the charge against her husband, and the Bench reluctantly complied with the application of the learned counsel, and discharged the prisoner
17 Nov 1876 7th suicide
At the Provincial Hospital, John Soar, aged 39 years (birth of c1837); native of NOTTINGHAM, England
- I have a strong feeling that this is Ann's husband. She was born 1838 and also from Nottingham

NOTES
* according to amscott (see comments below) Peter Sydney Enting was married to Beatrice Lillian SCOTT

Beatrice Lillian Scott was born 23 March 1904
daughter of George Litson SCOTT (1874-1943) & Mary Beatrice MILLS (1877-1962)
no marriage found but Beatrice was an 'Enting' when she died 15 Sep 2003 aged 99

* Mary Beatrice MILLS was a daughter of Henry MILLS & Jane Fagg BATEMAN
their known children
* 1877 - 1962 Mary Beatrice Mills
as above
and twins ..
* 1881 - Lilian Jane Mills
* 1881 - Elizabeth Annie Mills

George Litson SCOTT was a son of George SCOTT (1832-1877) & Elizabeth VICKERS (1845-1922)
their known children
* 1866 - 1925 Emily Elizabeth Scott
married Octavius Wedderburn HOMES (1864-1917) from Herefordshire and had 7 children

* 1868 - 1925 Mary Ruth Scott
married Arthur HARRIS (1866-1929) and had 8 children

* 1869 - 1932 Alfred Victor Scott
married Grace WOODCOCK of St Just, Cornwall and had a son Alfred (who was to marry Cecilia Evelyn UNWIN in 1919, and had 4 known sons)

* 1872 - 1936 Sarah Scott
married Samuel John HULL (1865-1903) in 1895 and had 4 children
* 1 son, Henry Vickers Hull was KILLED IN ACTION in France
Sarah remarried in 1905 to John George BALL (1867-1959) and had 4 children
note - John George Ball had married Sarah's sister Eliza Scott in 1895 (see next)

* 1873 - 1901 Eliza Scott
married John George BALL (1867-1959) in 1895 and had 4 children
Eliza died in 1901 aged 28
John next married her sister Sarah (see above)

* 1874 - 1943 George Litson Scott
as above

PHOTO
George Litson Scott
buried PLOT 395, ROW 130, BLOCK M at Timaru cemetery
wife Mary Beatrice was buried with him on Xmas Eve 1962

JAMES HENRY WALLER (1846-1914)
- was born in Reigate, Surrey, England
- he emigrated into Lyttelton on the Steadfast in 1851 aged 4
- he married in 1890 to:
ANNIE EDITH ORR (1865-1919)

JAMES & ANNIE had 9 children:

... 1
1891 - 1916 Leonard James Waller
- born in Westport, Buller
- Leonard married Margaret Isabella 'Gertrude' Eleamor MORROW (1892-1965) in 1912
- Leonard served in WWI as Lance Coperal 24/1849 with the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Reinforcements 2nd Battalion, F Company, embarking from Wellington 8 January 1916. His next of kin was his wife Gertrude c/o Mrs A. Waller, Te Kuiti. Leonard was KILLED IN ACTION 15 September 1916 in Somme, France aged 25. His memorial is at Caterpillar Valley (New Zealand) Memorial, Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France
- Gertrude next married Roy Victor READ (1890-1967)
10 October 1916 lance Corporal Leonard james Waller, killed in action in France on September 15, 1916 was the eldest son of Annie and the late james Henry Waller, of Te Kuiti. He was born in Westport, and prior to enlisting was employed by the County Council in Morrinsville. He leaves a wife and young family. Two brothers are on active service in France, and a third brother is now on leave from H.M.S. Pyramus, and is visiting his mother in Te Kuiti


... 2
1892 - 1953 Emily Elizabeth Waller
- born 29 December 1892 in Wellington
- Emily married James PAMMENT (1890-1965) in 1915 in Te Aroha
EMILY & JANES died in Tauranga and buried in Katikati


... 3
1893 - 1918 Alfred Eric Waller
- Alfred served in WWI as Private 12/3499 with the Auckland Infantry Regiment, 1st Battalion, 8th Reinforcements, enlisting from Te Aroha and embarking from Wellington 13 November 1915. His next of kin was his mother Mrs James Henry Waller of Te Awamutu. Alfred DIED OF DISEASE (Bronchitis) on 6 March 1918 in France aged 24. He is buried XXXI. G. 18., Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, France


... 4
1894 - 1971 Henry Thomas Waller
- Henry served in WWI as Rifleman 23/948 with the 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, C Company, enlisting from Putaruru and embarking from Wellington 9 October 1915. His next of kin was his mother james Henry Waller of Somerstown, Te Aroha.
from Auckland Weekly News, 4 October 1917 "Rifleman Henry T. Waller, third son of Mrs. J. H. Waller, nurse, of Te Kuiti, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in the field. Rifleman Waller, who left New Zealand with the seventh reinforcements, was wounded on September 10. He took part in the Somme and Messines engagements."
- Henry married Ida Winifred Florence Muriel PILCHER (1897-1980) in 1922
- a daughter of Stephen PILCHER & Janet PERCY
HENRY died 18 January 1971 aged 76 in Hamilton
- he is buried RSA-07-089 at Hamilton Park cemetery
IDA died 8 August 1980 aged 83 in Hamilton
- she buried BEECH-10-30, Hamilton Park cemetery


... 5
1897 - 1970 Arthur George Waller
- Arthur married Veta Rose CARNELL (1904-1972) in 1924
- 2nd of 5 known daughters of George Arthur CARNELL & Annie ISKIRKA
ARTHUR & VETA died in Waitakere, Auckland
- buried together Plot PROTESTANT LAWN D Row 2, Plot 48


... 6
1899 - 1979 Cecilia May Waller
- Cecilia married John DAVIDSON in 1924


... 7
1900 - 1963 Marion Isabelle Waller
- Marion married Frederick Harold EDMONDS (1896-1977) in 1920
MARION died in Te Aroha
FREDERICK died in Thames


... 8
1903 - 1965 Edith Annie Waller
- Edith married Henry Frances George COOPER (1904-1977) in 1926
EDITH died 16 March 1965 aged 62 in Auckland
HENRY died 12 July 1977 aged 72 in Auckland
- they are buried together Block Z Row 21 Plot 071 in Purewa


... 9
1906 - 1984 Una Florence Waller
- Una married James Reginald BONNER (1902-1989) in 1931
UNA & JANES died in Auckland


PHOTO
Private 12/3499 Alfred Eric Waller

the MURGATROYD marriages in New Zealand 1888 - 1932

the MURGATROYD GROOMS

Arthur Murgatroyd (1891-?)
- son of Benjamin Murgatroyd & Ellen Maud Bezzant
- married Lena May COAD (1896-1972) in 1913
- Arthur was a Garage Proprietor in Matamata

Benjamin Murgatroyd (1864-1957)
- married Ellen Maude BEZZANT (1871-1943) in 1890
on August 12 1935 at Wellington, David (1856-1935), loved and only brother of Benjamin Murgatroyd, 71 Owens Road, Epsom, Auckland

* John Murgatroyd (1863-1951)
- married Mary Alice FLETCHER (1863-1940) in 1888
- their known children:
1889 - Gordon Fletcher Murgatroyd
1890 - Olive Gertrude Murgatroyd
1892 - Alice Muriel Murgatroyd
1893 - Sydney Allan Murgatroyd
1895 - Hugh Lester Murgatroyd
1899 - Margaret Lilian Murgatroyd
1902 - George Fletcher Murgatroyd

John Bertie Murgatroyd (1884-1958)
- married Gladys Langdon ELLIOT (1887-1973) in 1909

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Joseph Murgatroyd (1858-1940)
- Joseph married Jane CLARKSON (1850-1942) in 1888
Joseph arrived into Lyttelton 2 Aug 1880 on the 'Loch Awe' from London with his parents & 6 siblings
On 3 Nov 1888 at Durham street, Wesleyan Church (Christchurch), by the Rev W. J. Williams (President of the Conference), Joseph, eldest son of Mr Joseph Murgatroyd, of Christchurch, late of Apperley, Yorkshire, England, to Jane, only daughter of Mr James Clarkson, Apperley, Yorkshire, England
- the known children of JOSEPH & JANE:
1889 - ? Mary Murgatroyd
- On 6 Dec 1889 at St James street, Linwood, the wife of Joseph Murgatroyd, junr., of a daughter
1894 - ? Charles Stanley Murgatroyd
1897 - 1966 Harold Clifford Murgatroyd
1902 - 1970 Nora Agnes Murgatroyd
NOTE see notes below for this family
* = indicates siblings of this Joseph Murgatroyd (jnr)
* = indicates children of this Joseph Murgatroyd (jnr)

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Leslie Benjamin Murgatroyd (1902-1989)
- son of of Benjamin Murgatroyd & Ellen Maud Bezzant
- Leslie married Doris Evelyn THOMPSON (1905-2003) in 1927

William Henry Murgatrody (1881-1960)
- married Mary Elizabeth GREENOUGH (1881-1915) in 1910
- Mary died in Wanganui the same day as her stillborn daughter
on the 30th September 1915, at Wanganui, Mary Elizabeth, dearly-beloved wife of William Henry Murgatroyd, aged 34 years. Private interment

William Henry Murgatroyd (1881-1941)
- born in Pendalton, England to David Murgatroyd & Hannah Mortimer
- William married Elsie Elicia Rossiter (1883-1921)
- Elsie was born in Christchurch & died in Cheviot aged 38
- William next married Mona Mildred DAVIDSON (1899-1981) in 1925
12 June 1941 The Friends of the late William Henry Murgatroyd are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral, which will leave the Sacred Heart Church, Britannia Street, Petone, Tomorrow (Friday), June 13, 1941, at 2 p.m. for the Taita Cemetery

William Mortimer Murgatroyd (1902-2002)
- son of William Henry Murgatroyd & Elsie Elicia Mabel Rossiter
- married Eva Margaret BELL (1911-1975) in 1931


the MURGATROYD BRIDES

Beryl Alicia Mary Murgatroyd (1906-2000)
- daughter of William Henry Murgatroyd & Elsie Elicia Mabel Rossiter
- married Herman Otto Henry SCHWAMM (1899-1968) in 1926

Estelle Florence Murgatroyd (1909-2007)
- daughter of William Henry Murgatroyd & Elsie Elicia Mabel Rossiter
- married Colin Ogilvie ROSS (1909-1967) in 1930

Ethel Vera Murgatroyd (1896-1977)
- daughter of of Benjamin Murgatroyd & Ellen Maud Bezzant
- married James Robert WEST (1891-1973) in 1920

Florence Murgatroyd
- married Henry RINALDI (1873-1940) in 1903

Florence Rita Murgatroyd (1895-1954)
- daughter of of Benjamin Murgatroyd & Ellen Maud Bezzant
- married Harold Scott TRIM (1900-1989) in 1924

Ivy Winifred Murgatroydp (1892-1963)
- married John Cameron KAY (1889-1967) in 1915

Joyce Denton Murgatroyd (1911-1973)
- daughter of John Bertie Murgatroyd & Gladys Langdon Elliot
- married Richard Kenneth WILLIAMS (1901-1960) in 1930

* Sarah Murgatroyd (1860-1937)
- married William Calder AIKEN (1858-1916) 6 Nov 1902 in Wellington
- Born in Nelson, William first married Clara SMITH (1858-1900) in 1882 in Queensland. He returned to New Zealand in 1896 and settles in Christchurch


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NOTES

the known siblings of Joseph Murgatroyd:
1858 - 1940 Joseph Murgartroyd
1860 - 1937 Sarah Murgatroyd
Martha S. Murgatroyd
1863 - 1951 John Murgatroyd
Elizabeth Murgatroyd
1869 - 1904 Harriet Murgatroyd
1871 - 1900 Annie Murgatroyd

Jane Clarkson was born in Lancashire, England to James CLARKSON (1820-1900) & Mary LAMBERT
- the known siblings of Jane Clarkson:
1850 - 1942 Jane Clarkson
1851 - 1928 Thomas Clarkson
1855 - 1861 Ann Clarkson
1859 - 1947 Joseph Clarkson
? - ? William Clarkson


On 22 Nov 1895 Joseph Murgatroyd & his brother John took over their father's (Joseph Murgatroyd) Wool Scouring and Fellmongering businesses at Christchurch and Patea

* On 8 Jan 1900 at Rolleston street, Linwood, Christchurch, Annie, youngest daughter of Joseph Murgatroyd sen., died aged tweny-eight. [Bradford (Yorks) papers please copy]

10 Feb 1900 Owing to continued ill health, Mr Joseph Murgatroyd, one of the original Directors of the Christchurch Meat Company, resigned

12 June 1901 CHRISTCHURCH WOOLBROKERS ASSOCIATION - The Skin Sale, Thursday, 13th June, will be held at 12 noon for the convenience of Buyers and Brokers who desire to attend the Funeral of the late Joseph Murgatroyd (aged 74)

27 March 1906 Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing between us, the undersigned, Joseph and John Murgatroyd, in the trade or business of Woolbrokers and Woolscourers, carried on by us at Christchurch and Auckland under the style or firm of Murgatroyd Bros., was this day Dissolved by mutual consent. All Debts due to and owing by the late firm will be received and paid by the undersigned Joseph Murgatroyd by whom the business will infuture be carried on at Auckland under the style or firm of Murgatroyd Bros.

1 July 1913 ON TOUR, LONDON - Mr and Mrs N. C. Aiken, of Christchurch, are staying at Sidcup, where they are the guests of Mr Joseph Murgatroyd (Mrs Aiken's brother). The plans include visits to all parts of Great Britain and they return to New Zealand via France and Italy


* from the LONDON GAZETTE, 2 Oct 1915 ... Charles Stanley Murgatroyd to be Second Lieutenant
* from the CHRISTCHURCH PRESS, 9 Feb 1917 ... News from London - Two sons of Mr J. Murgatroyd (late of Canterbury) are on service. Both were born in New Zealand. Mr Charles Stanley Murgatroyd has a commission in the Royal East Kent Yeomanry, and Mr H. Clifford Murgatroyd in the Royal Garrison Artillery


PHOTO
Durham Street, Wesleyan Church, Christchurch
... a handsome stone building, at the corner of Durham and Chester Streets. Two large towers surmount the front, and the sides are protected by heavy balustrades. The foundation, stone was laid early in 1864, by Mr. Samuel Bealey, then Superintendent of the Province, and the opening services were held on the 25th of December, of the same year
- see Joseph Murgatroyd & Jane Clarkson

the RUSSELL buried (or cremated) in Wellington 1871-2012
* unnamed children & born still babies not listed
* these are burial dates - all at Karori unless otherwise stated
* newspaper articles from PAPERS PAST, anything in italics being my additions

? ADELE, Russell
- 13 Feb 1941 aged 2 days

? AGNES Russell
- 2 July 1875 aged 3 at Bolton St
on the 30th June 1875 from the effects of injuries sustained through being run over by a horse and cart, Alice Russell, aged 3 years
the INQUEST

? AGNES CECILIA Russell
- 20 June 1957 aged 65

? AGNES ROBB Russell
- 3 May 1977 aged 81

? AGNES WYLIE Russell (nee NEELY)
- 12 April 1977 aged 69 at Makara
- Agnes married David Wilson Russell in 1932

? ALBERT THOMAS DAVID Russell
- 20 September 1960 aged 49

? ALEX Russell
- 19 September 1931 aged 80

? ALEXANDER Russell
- 14 December 1951 aged 80

? ALFRED Russell
- 5 May 1899 aged 68

? ALFRED PHILIP Russell
- 21 October 1950 aged 64

? ALMA OLIVE Russell
- 10 December 1924 aged 31

? ALTHEA ROSALIE Russell
- 13 July 1977 aged 46

? AMY ETHEL Russell
- 6 July 1973 aged 88

? ANDREW WILLIAM HARRY Russell
- 9 August 1966 aged 17

? ANNE Russell
- 13 May 2011 aged 91

? ANNIE Russell
- 12 December 1954 aged 76

? ANNIE Russell
- 27 July 1957 aged 83

? ANNIE AMELIA Russell (nee WATSON)
- 27 December 1968 aged 82
- Annie married David Russell in 1909

? ANNIE ELLEN Russell (nee BONSEY)
- 20 May 1960 aged 72
- Annie married William Gray Russell in 1909

? ANNIE aka SARAH HENRIETTA Russell
- 24 March 1939 aged 60

? ARCHIBALD Russell
- 30 September 1954 aged 56

? ARCHIBALD HOUSTON Russell
- 6 July 1976 aged 65

? ARCHIBALD VICTOR EMANUEL Russell
- 25 July 1923 aged 55 (BDM has 51)

? ARTHUR EDWARD Russell
- 21 May 1924 aged

? ARTHUR JAMES Russell
- 30 January 1959 aged 67

? ARTHUR PERCY Russell
- 5 January 2000 aged 75

? ARTHUR THOMAS Russell
- 7 April 1931 aged 49

? ARTHUR WILLIAM Russell
- 16 October 1945 aged 66

? AUDREY MARY Russell
- 7 November 1985 aged 52

? AUGUSTA LILLIE Russell
- 11 November 1985 aged 75

? BARBARA WALLACE Russell (nee RANKINE)
- 25 August 1972 aged 74
- barbara married Henry paterson Russell in 1930

? BARBARA WILSON Russell
- 3 April 1995 aged 83

? BEATRICE SUSAN Russell
- 4 November 1914 aged 10 hours

? BENNETTA HYNCHIE/HYNCHEY Russell
- 4 March 1980 aged 91

? BETTY Russell
- 30 January 2006 aged 90
- (death date 12 September 2004)

? CATHERINE Russell
- 9 April 1916 aged 85

? CECIL ROY Russell
- 4 June 1981 aged 88
- Cecil married Lorna Elise MOORE in 1931

? CECILIA SARAH Russell
- 4 May 1937 aged 66

? CHARLES Russell
- 25 November 1918 aged 41

? CHARLES Russell
- 27 July 1920 aged 64

? CHARLES Russell
- 25 September 1972 aged 75

? CHARLES ALEXANDER Russell
- 6 September 1935 aged 60

? CHARLES EDWARD Russell
- 8 February 1925 aged

? CHARLES HASTINGS Russell
- 13 November 1918 aged 45
- Charles married Norah Harriett FISHER in 1908 who remarried in 1923 to John Cotter TANGYE in 1923

? CHARLES HENRY Russell
- 6 July 1964 aged 81

? CHARLES JOHN Russell
- 13 August 1973 aged 70

? CHARLES LAKE CECIL Russell
- 14 July 1894 aged 4 years 7 months (BDM has 48 years)
on the 12th July 1894, Charles Lake Cecil, eldest son of George Cecil and Alice Evelyn Russell, aged 4 years and 7 months. (Alice Jane Evelyn MILLS who married George in 1889)

? CHARLES MacARTHUR Russell
- 17 December 1986 aged 75

? CHARLES STANLEY Russell
- 2 August 1956 aged 69
- son of William Henry RUSSELL & Sarah Ann HILL
- Charles married Henrietta Tasma HYDE in 1927

? CHRISTINA Russell
- 15 March 1927 aged 72

? DANIEL LEGGATT Russell
- 23 August 1952 aged 78

? DAVID Russell
- 10 June 1940 aged 53

? DAVID ALEXANDER Russell
- 11 February 1961 aged 86

? DAVID HUNTER Russell
- 9 October 1987 aged 64 at Makara

? DAVID KELMAN Russell
- 6 October 1971 aged 76
- David married Grace Agnes WEBB in 1926

? DAVID LINDSAY Russell
- 19 September 1988 aged 48

? DAVID WILLIAM Russell
- 8 October 1937 aged

? DAVID WILSON Russell
- 18 May 1977 aged 77 at Makara
- married Agnes Wylie NEELY in 1932

? DENNIS CYRIL Russell
- 23 September 1958 aged 29

? DONALD Russell
- 30 May 1980 aged 65

? DORIS HELEN Russell
- 15 December 1904 aged 4? months

? DORIS JOSEPHINE Russell
- 24 November 1965 aged 71

? DOROTHY VERA PEARL Russell
- 14 May 2001 aged 86 at Makara

? DOUGLAS MARTIN Russell
- 27 July 1976 aged 93
- Douglas married Florence MARSDEN in 1915

? EDITH LYDIA Russell
- 19 July 1967 aged 90

? EDITH MAUD Russell
- 5 October 1963 aged 70

? EDITH MILDRED Russell
- 24 May 1961 aged 55

? EDWARD Russell
- 12 November 1914 aged 47

? EDWARD SAMUEL Russell
- 22 August 1925 aged 41

? EDWIN COLLINS Russell
- 9 September 1957 aged 82

? EDWIN JOHN Russell
- 8 April 1968 aged 74

? EILEEN LOUISE Russell
- 19 September 2006 aged 86

? ELIZA ANN Russell
- 3 December 1910 aged 69

? ELIZA JANE Russell
- 13 June 1890 aged 7 at Bolton St
- 6th of 11 children of Alexander RUSSELL & Emily MASON

? ELIZABETH Russell
- 27 July 1910 aged 70

? ELIZABETH Russell
- 2 November 1934 aged 68

? ELIZABETH ANNIE Russell (nee BROWN)
- 13 June 1941 aged 69
- Elizabeth married James Stark Russell in 1902
12 June 1941 The Friends of Mr James Stark Russell, 24 Edge Hill, are invited to attend the Funeral of his beloved wife, Elizabeth Annie, which will leave the Chapel of E. Morris, jun., Ltd., 25 Kent Terrace, Tomorrow (Friday), June 13, 1941, at the conclusion of Service, which will commence at 2 p.m., for the Cemetery, Karori.

? ELIZABETH HARRIET Russell (Forrest may be maiden name)
- 6 April 1990 aged 91

? ELLEN MATILDA Russell
- 31 March 1885 aged 33 at Bolton St

? ELLEN MAUDE Russell
- 13 November 2004 aged 80

? ELLEN RUTH Russell
- 28 July 1981 aged 83

? ELSIE MARIE Russell
- 4 November 1949 aged 77

? EMILY Russell
- 19 February 1942 aged 77

? EMILY Russell
- 21 February 1996 aged ?

? EMMA GIFFORD Russell (nee WOODCOCK)
- 19 October 1951 aged 63
- Emma married Matthew Thomas Russell in 1908

? ERIC WILLIAM HENRY Russell
- 26 June 1967 aged 55

? ETHEL ALICE Russell
- 16 May 1949 aged 86

? EVA KATHERINE Russell (nee JEFFERSON)
- 17 May 1977 aged 83
- Eva married George Aitken Russell in 1921

? EVELYN FREDA Russell (nee WILLIAMS)
- 10 February 1976 aged 72
- Evelyn married Stanley Randolph Russell in 1928

? FLORENCE Russell (nee MARSDEN)
- 30 June 1964 aged 88
- Florence married Douglas Martin Russell in 1915

? FLORENCE EMILY Russell
- 7 November 1979 aged 73

? FRANCES MARY Russell (nee FIELD)
- 18 March 1955 aged 68
- Frances married Loftus Charles Russell in 1928

? FREDERICK CHARLES Russell
- 16 September 1986 aged 70

? FREDERICK WILLIAM Russell
- 7 November 1939 aged 48

? FREDERICK WILLIAM Russell
- 2 May 1942 aged 64

? GEORGE Russell
- 9 November 1955 aged 83

? GEORGE AITKEN Russell
- 19 July 1979 aged 87
- George married Eva Katherine JEFFERSON in 1921

? GEORGE HOWLETT Russell
- 26 December 1878 aged 6 at Bolton St
- 1 of 7 sons & 4 daughters of Sir William Russell RUSSELL & Harriette Julia HODGSKIN and a grandson of Lieutenant-Colonel Andrew Hamilton Russell (1811-1900), early settler and Minister of the Crown

? GERALD ARTHUR Russell
- 4 February 1899 aged 9
- 3rd of 4 children of Arthur Edward RUSSELL & Ethel Alice WILLIAMS

? GERALD HOLMAN Russell
- 25 March 1969 aged 67

? GIFFORD MARK Russell
- 24 April 1985 aged 74

? GORDON FOULES Russell
- 10 July 1968 aged 64

? GORDON HENRY Russell
- 25 July 1950 aged 73

? GRACE AGNES Russell (nee WEBB)
- 10 August 1957 aged 66
- Grace married David Kelman Russell in 1926

? GREGORY Russell
- 4 March 1969 aged ?

? GREGORY RUFFELL Russell
- 3 March 1888 aged 63 at Bolton St

? GREGORY RUFFELL Russell
- 6 June 1956 aged 32

? GWENDOLINE EDNA Russell
- 7 May 1910 aged 4 years 4 months
on the 5th May 1910 at her parents residence, main-road, Karori, after a short illness, Gwendoline Edna, dearly beloved infant daughter of William and May Russell aged 4 years and 4 months. So loved, so mourned. Suffer little children to come unto Me

? HANNAH SOPHIE Russell
- 28 June 1977 aged 3 months

? HAROLD CLAUDE Russell
- 26 October 1938 aged 16

? HAROLD JOHN Russell
- 3 September 1959 aged 61

? HARRIETT Russell
- 10 June 1911 aged 40

? HARRIETT Russell
- 26 November 1938 aged 60

? HARRY HUGH Russell
- 21 February 1996 aged (possibly 1911-1992)

? HARRY THOMAS Russell
- 26 October 1933 aged 66

? HECTOR Russell
- 29 November 1971 aged 85

? HENRIETTA TASMA Russell (nee HYDE)
- 2 October 1959 aged 57
- Henrietta married Charles Stanley Russell in 1927

? HENRY Russell
- 2 May 1905 aged 73

? HENRY Russell
- 19 August 1929 aged 49

? HENRY CAMPBELL BANNERMAN Russell
- 27 May 1960 aged 54

? HENRY PATERSON Russell
- 21 March 1970 aged 80
- Henry married barbara Wallace RANKINE in 1920

? HERBERT HENRY Russell
- 30 June 1967 aged 80

? HERBERT JAMES Russell
- 19 April 1974 aged 68 at Makara

? HORACE ARTHUR Russell
- 10 June 1918 aged 14 days

? HUGH HEIDEMAN Russell
- 4 December 1878 aged 10 days at Bolton St

? HUNIA SYBIL Russell
- 26 June 1971 aged 78

? IAN DAVID Russell
- 11 March 1992 aged 45 at Makara

? IAN GRAY Russell
- 13 March 1987 aged 55

? IDA MAY Russell
- 31 August 1978 aged 72

? IRENE PAULINE EMMA Russell
- 7 January 1904 aged 11 months
- daughter of Arthur William RUSSELL & Pauline Alice TATTLE

? IRIS RUTH Russell (nee BREEN)
- 17 November 1977 aged 82
- Iris married Roy McIntyre Russell in 1920

? ISABELLA Russell
- 9 May 1958 aged 78

? ISABELLA MANN Russell
- 31 July 1961 aged 80

? JABEZ Russell
- 15 May 1884 aged 21 at Bolton St
17 May 1884 A painful feeling has been caused among a large number of Civil servants and others by the womewhat sudden death of Mr Jabez Russell, of the Railway Department. He was taken ill with typhoid fever last Sunday week, after a visit to the Wairarapa and succumbed to the disease on Thursday. He was very popular among a large number of friends, being a capital musician and possessed of a very genial disposition. He was also regarded as a very promising young officer in the department. The funeral took place this afternoon
26 May 1884 At the Adelaide-road Wesleyan Church last evening, the Rev W. Baumber preached an eloquent and impressive sermon, having special reference to the recent death of the late Mr Jabez Russell. The Rev gentleman took his text from the 12th verse of the 90th psalm, "so teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom". The late Mr Russell had for a considerable time held the position of organist at the Adelaide-road Church and the preacher made kindly reference to the service he had rendered in this and other ways and reminded his bearers of the uncertainty and brevity of life, using Mr Russell's early and lamented death as an exemplification of this. There was an unusually large congregation assembled and the service through out was a very solemn one

? JACK Russell
- 3 May 1963 aged 56

? JACK LEYES Russell
- 4 December 1984 aged 75

? JACK MERVYN Russell
- 26 September 1979 aged 56

? JACOB CARL Russell
- 7 november 1933 aged 69

? JAMES Russell
- 7 January 1919 aged 78 at Bolton St
On the 5th January 1919, at his residence, 27 Tory-street, Wellington, James Russell, beloved husband of Mary Russell; aged 78 years. No flowers by special request

? JAMES Russell
- 13 April 1950 aged 75

? JAMES Russell
- 18 January 1954 aged 68

? JAMES DOUGLAS Russell
- 15 January 1970 aged 49

? JAMES HIGHMAN Russell
- 28 October 1970 aged 62

? JAMES MORRIS Russell
- 27 February 1965 aged 35

? JAMES STARK Russell
- 2 October 1957 aged 83
- James married Elizabeth Annie BROWN in 1902
12 June 1941 The Friends of Mr James Stark Russell, 24 Edge Hill, are invited to attend the Funeral of his beloved wife, Elizabeth Annie, which will leave the Chapel of E. Morris, jun., Ltd., 25 Kent Terrace, Tomorrow (Friday), June 13, 1941, at the conclusion of Service, which will commence at 2 p.m., for the Cemetery, Karori.

? JAMES WALTER Russell
- 18 November 1986 aged 80
- son of Walter James RUSSELL & Harriet DAY

? JANET BLACK Russell
- 18 February 1960 aged 88

? JAMES CHARLES Russell
- 6 November 1914 aged 72

? JAMES HEATON R Russell
- 29 May 1910 aged 27

? JESSIE Russell
- 30 November 1879 aged ? at Bolton St

? JESSIE McINTYRE Russell
- 13 April 1903 aged 1
- daughter of James RUSSELL & Mary Samson BLACK

? JESSIE NELSON Russell (nee WOODING)
- married Rupert Henry Ludwig Russell in 1915
- 4 May 1977 aged 85

? JOHN Russell
- 8 April 1886 aged ? at Bolton St

? JOHN Russell
- 1 March 1911 aged 65

? JOHN Russell
- 1 February 1922 aged 54

? JOHN Russell
- 30 April 1940 aged 71

? JOHN Russell
- 28 February 1950 aged 60

? JOHN Russell
- 27 June 1968 aged 83

? JOHN Russell
- 1 September 1969 aged 72

? JOHN ARTHUR Russell
- 31 January 1883 aged 9 weeks at Bolton St

? JOHN DANIEL Russell
- 30 November 1873 aged 3 at Bolton St
- son of James RUSSELL & Mary Ann RENNINGTON

? JOHN DAVID Russell
- 25 November 1940 aged 65

? JOHN EDWARD Russell
- 27 October 1972 aged 62

? JOHN HERBERT MOWBRAY Russell
- 25 August 1952 aged 56

? JOHN MacDONALD Russell
- 22 January 1901 aged 40

? JOHN MacDONALD Russell
- 20 August 1957 aged 68

? JOHN SHORTMAN Russell
- 23 March 1954 aged 62

? JOHN THOMAS Russell
- 11 May 1978 aged 19

? JOHNATHAN JAMES Russell
- 10 October 1977 aged 4

? JOSEPHINE Russell
- 15 May 1943 aged 66

? JULIA Russell
- 25 August 1942 aged 56

? KATE Russell
- 25 September 1946 aged 61

? KEITH ALEXANDER Russell
- 15 May 1912 aged 3 months

? KEVIN JAMES Russell
- 28 April 2000 aged 75

? LEONARD Russell
- 28 April 1932 aged 55

? LEONARD BROWNING Russell
- 31 December 1976 aged 68

? LEOANRD ISITT Russell
- 3 July 1964 aged 71

? LESLIE NIXON Russell
- 29 September 1904 aged 9 months

? LESLIE WILLIAM Russell
- 6 February 1950 aged 77

? LILLIAN DOROTHY Russell
- 31 August 1903 aged 10 hours
- 1st of 3 children of Frank William RUSSELL & Ada STONE

? LILY JEAN MARJORIE Russell
- 19 September 1980 aged 61

? LOFTUS CHARLES Russell
- 7 August 1962 aged 77
- Loftus married Frances Mary FIELD in 1928

? LOUISE ELIZABETH Russell
- 16 July 2012 aged 79 (death date 2 Feb 2012)

? LYDIA Russell
- 24 August 1957 aged 82

? MAGGIE WATSON Russell
- 5 April 1958 aged 84

? MARGARET Russell
- 4 May 1923 aged 40

? MARGARET BERNADETT Russell
- 19 January 1996 aged 87

? MARGARET GWENLLIAN Russell
- 24 August 1971 aged 87

? MARIA Russell
- 28 December 1925 aged 80

? MARIE DOREEN Russell
- 26 March 1998 aged 75

? MARIE JOSEPHINE Russell
- 11 December 1944 aged 65

? MARION Russell
- 6 october 1975 aged 88

? MARTHA Russell
- 8 February 1941 aged 90

? MARTIN JAMES Russell
- 25 July 1989 aged 85

? MARY Russell
- 27 January 1904 aged 37

? MARY Russell
- 22 January 1945 aged 86

? MARY Russell
- 31 January 1945 aged 76

? MARY Russell
- 18 April 1983 aged

? MARY Russell
- 20 october 1947 aged 69

? MARY ANN Russell
- 8 November 1928 aged 86 at Bolton St

? MARY ANN Russell
- 7 September 1939 aged 79

? MARY ANN Russell
- 12 February 1940 aged 64

? MARY ANNE Russell
- 14 April 1983 aged 91

? MARY LOUISE Russell
- 8 September 1966 aged 86

? MARY MATILDA Russell
- 12 August 1961 aged 86

? MARY MAY Russell
- 26 December 1903 aged 13 weeks

? MARY WINIFRED Russell
- 16 September 1974 aged 85

? MATTHEW THOMAS Russell
- 6 March 1931 aged 44
- Matthew married Emma Gifford WOODCOCK in 1908

? MAURICE JOSEPH Russell
- 26 May 1976 aged 61

? MAY SAMPSON Russell
- 9 June 1942 aged 69

? MELISSA ANNE Russell
- 6 March 1984 aged 12

? MIRIAM Russell
- 23 April 1871 aged 39 at Bolton St

? MIRIAM Russell
- 1 January 1896 aged 70 at Bolton St
(these 2 Miriam Russell buried together)

? MYRTLE MAY Russell
- 3 June 1925 aged 37
- Myrtle was a spinster, a daughter of William & Mary RUSSELL

? NETTIE EVELYN Russell
- 11 January 1955 aged 66

? NOLA DOREEN Russell
- 7 September 1998 aged 53

? NORAH MARGARET Russell
- 22 January 1982 aged 78

? NORMAN OLIVER Russell
- 19 June 1984 aged 78

? NORMANBY WEBLING Russell
- 31 August 1945 aged 64

? OLGA JEANETTA Russell (nee GILBERD)
- 17 May 1979 aged 70
- Olga married Leonard Browning Russell in 1932

? OLIVE MAY Russell
- 17 March 1964 aged 83

? PATRICIA VIOLET Russell
- 15 July 1997 aged 72

? PAULINE ALICE Russell (nee TATTLE)
- 27 August 1947 aged 58
- Pauline married Arthur William Russell in 1902

? PETER WESTON Russell
- 3 September 1981 aged 58

? PHILLIP Russell
- 6 June 2003 aged 53

? RACHAEL BENTLY Russell (nee GUYMER)
- 7 November 1963 aged 78
- Rachel married John Russell in 1908

? REX REGINALD RUTTER Russell
- 26 April 1972 aged 61

? ROBERT Russell
- 15 October 1920 aged 77

? ROBERT Russell
- 31 July 1969 aged 45

? ROBERT Russell
- 29 November 1979 aged ?

? ROBERT BROWN Russell
- 23 Nov 1976 aged 74

? ROBERT HENRY Russell
- 30 December 1939 aged 20

? ROBERT SAMUEL Russell
- 19 October 1916 aged 39
on the 16th October 1916 suddenly, at 111 Frankly-road, Auckland, Robert Samuel Russell, Butcher, eldest son of A. Russell, 10 Roy-street, Newtown, Wellington
- son of Alexander RUSSELL & Emily MASON, brother of Eliza Jane above
- Robert married Isabell Sheppard PENNEYE in 1912 who remarried in 1922 to Angus James Neville POLSON (1888-1927)

? ROY McINTYRE Russell
- 6 July 1942 aged 49
- Roy married Iris Ruth BREEN in 1920

? RUBY Russell
- 31 March 1988 aged 94

? RUBY WOODRIDGE Russell
- 17 December 1959 aged 71

? RUPERT HENRY LUDVIG Russell
- 26 May 1975 aged 82

? RUTH ISABEL Russell
- 30 August 1999 aged 79

? SAMUEL PETER Russell
- 14 April 1976 aged 2 weeks at Makara

? SARAH Russell
- 29 October 1951 aged 57

? SARAH MARY Russell
- 5 April 1920 aged 69

? SHIRLEY MACE Russell
- 5 April 2007 aged 77

? SOPHIA Russell
- 9 January 1931 aged 55

? STANFORD HICKMAN Russell
- 9 March 1957 aged 48

? STANLEY Russell
- 11 April 1894 aged 2

? STANLEY RANDOLPH Russell
- 20 January 1972 aged 68
- Stanley married Evelyn Fred WILLIAMS in 1928

? SUSAN JANE Russell
- 5 July 1965 aged 87

? THELMA ANNE Russell
- 27 December 1995 aged 45 at Makara

? THELMA GRACE Russell
- 26 July 1988 aged 88 at Makara

? THERESA ALICE Russell
- 21 April 1941 aged ?

? THOMAS Russell
- 8 August 1942 aged 47

? THOMAS GEORGE Russell
- 10 March 1962 aged 52

? THOMAS GIFFORD Russell
- 1 July 1987 aged 40 (death date 17 July 1985)

? VANCE KEVIN Russell
- 1 February 1999 aged 74

? VERA ALMA Russell
- 31 October 1977 aged 64

? VERA BLANCHE ALICE Russell
- 23 June 1964 aged 57

? VICKI CHRISTINE Russell
- 13 February 1990 aged 39

? VICTORIA Russell
- 7 July 1877 aged 75 at Bolton St

? VIOLET ELIZABETH Russell
- 13 July 1987 aged 80

? WALTER Russell
- 19 November 1926 aged 54

? WALTER Russell
- 15 December 1961 aged 81

? WALTER BOWES Russell
- 23 April 1986 aged 87

? WALTER JAMES Russell
- 29 January 1965 aged 87

? WILLIAM Russell
- 5 May 1919 aged 65

? WILLIAM Russell
- 30 December 1926 aged 64

? WILLIAM Russell
- 24 May 1928 aged 36

? WILLIAM Russell
- 11 May 1949 aged 65

? WILLIAM Russell
- 23 August 1955 aged 86

? WILLIAM Russell
- 4 July 1967 aged 80

? WILLIAM Russell
- 30 May 1990 aged 68

? WILLIAM ALEXANDER Russell
- 14 September 1945 aged 66

? WILLIAM EDWARD Russell
- 17 September 1968 aged 50

? WILLIAM GRAY Russell
- 10 November 1934 aged 50
- William married Alice Ellen BONSEY in 1909

? WILLIAM HENRY Russell
- 20 December 1911 aged 62

? WILLIAM HENRY Russell
- 17 November 1958 aged 73

? WILLIAM JAMES Russell
- 19 September 1921 aged 42

? WILLIAM JOHN Russell
- 19 December 1960 aged 55

? WILLIAM OSCAR Russell
- 14 October 1955 aged 78

? WILLIAM VICTOR Russell
- 10 November 1965 aged 80

? WILLIAM ZACHARIAH Russell
- 8 September 1885 aged 5

? WINIFRED KATIE Russell
- 2 February 1946 aged 72


PHOTO
GRAVE of Gerald Arthur Russell (1889-1899)
Plot 5 N, Section CH ENG at Karori

from the Auckland Star, 5 October 1916
ROLL OF HONOUR

Sergeant F. N. R. DOWNARD (1878-1981)
... Sergeant Frederick Newman Reeve Downard, reported wounded in left thigh, admitted to hospital 16th September, left New Zealand as sergeant, Fourth Battalion, N.Z. Rifle Brigade.
He was born at Hove, Brighton, England, was educated at Parua Bay, and at the time of enlisting was headmaster of Kuaotunu school.
He is a son of Mr and Mrs S. W. Downard, Woodside Road, Mount Eden
Frederick Newman Reeve Downard served as:
? Sergeant 26/54
? Occupation - School Teacher
? Next Of Kin - S.W. Downard (father), 9 Woodside Road, Mount Eden, Auckland
? Body on Embarkation - New Zealand Rifle Brigade
? Embarkation Unit - 4th Battalion, C Company
? Embarkation Date - 5 February 1916 from Wellington

Frederick married Mary Dorothy Spottiswoode HOPKIRK (1897-1975) in 1926
- born in Wellington 1 Feb 1897 to Alexander HOPKIRK & Mary McLEAN
- Mary was living in Waikato in 1919 Electoral Roll
On May 5 1926 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, by the Rev J. Hay, Frederick N. R. Downard, of Levuka, Fiji, third son of Mr and the late Mrs S. W. Downard, of Mount Eden, to Dorothy, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Hopkirk, "Kinloch", Cambridge

27 Feb 1930 - WHANGAREI
... There was a large attendance in the Presbyterian Church Hall last evening, when Mr and Mrs F. N. R. Downard, who are to leave for Tuakau to-morrow, were farewelled by the congregation, of which they have been most valued and respected members.
The Rev William Elliott, on behalf of the congregation, presented Mr Downard with a beautiful clock, and Mrs Downard with a handbag and pair of vases
Mr G. H. Morrish, session clerk, spoke eulogistically of Mr Downard's work and influence as an elder and treasurer of the Church
Mr Rust said Mr Downard had always been ready to go the "second mile"
The Rev T. H. Burton, B.A., said he wished publicly to thank Mr Downard for the quiet and capable assistance he had rendered him during the vacancy in the pastorate of the Church
Mr Downard replied on behalf of himself and Mrs Downard
When supper was handed round, members of the congregation took the opportunity to emphasise the sentiments expressed on their behalf by the public speakers, and the guests were not left in doubt as to the sincerity of the regret which is felt at their departure


Corporal S. C. G. DOWNARD (1885-1916)
... Corporal Samuel Charles Gowner Downard, killed in action 23rd July, was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs S. W. Downard, of Woodside Road, Mount Eden, and was born at Lewes Sussex, England. He left New Zealand with the Seventh Reinforcements, October, 1915, as corporal, Wellington Battalion.
For several years he was in the Government Insurance Department, Wellington, and at the time of enlisting was in the Department for Internal Affairs.
He leaves a widow and a daughter three years of age, who reside at Karori, Wellington
Samuel Charles Gower Downard served as:
? Corporal 10/2826
? Next Of Kin - Mrs Agnes Downard (wife), Standen Street, Karori, Wellington
? Body on Embarkation - 7th Reinforcements
? Embarkation Unit - Wellington Infantry Battalion
? Embarkation Date - 9 October 1915
? Last Unit Served - Wellington Infantry Regiment, 1st Battalion
? Place of Death - DIED OF WOUNDS 23 July 1916 at France
? Grave Reference - I.E.4. at Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres, France

Samuel married Agnes BLACKWOOD in 1911
On 29th March 1913. to Mr and Mrs S. C. G. Downard, Standen street, Karori - a daughter



NOTES
25 OCOTBER 1929 - Mr S. W. DOWNARD
... An old identity of North Auckland more recently of Mount Eden, Mr Samuel William Downard has died at his home, Woodside Road, in his ninety second year. He was born at Hove, Brighton, on may 21 1848 and for a number of years was in business at Brighton and at Lewes, Sussex
In 1888 on account of his wife's health Mr Downard decided to settle in New Zealand. They came out with their young family of four sons and four daughters in the ship Crusader, which made the passage in 84 days - almost a record.
Soon after his arrival, Mr Downard settled at Parua bay, Whangarei where he remained for 20 years before removing to Auckland. * Three of his sons served in the Great War and one was killed in France in 1916. Mrs Downard died 17 years ago

* the third son who served was:
Ebenezer Thomas Owen Downard (1883-1966)
- In January 1902 Ebenezer sat (and passed) his junior Civil Sevice Examination in Whangarei
- In December 1904 Ebenezer sat (and passed) his senior Civil Sevice Examination in Wellington
- He lived in Karori, Wellington in 1909-1910 when he was Clerk of Deacon's Court, Kent Terrace, Wellington.
- He was in Auckland in 1912
- Ebenezer married Marguerite RIMMER (1890-1970) in 1915
- 1st of 6 children of Seth 'Luther' Pierpoint RIMMER (1860-1933) & Eliza Mercelline 'Lena' CAMPBELL (1869-1962). Luther & Lena are buried Hillsborough cemetery, Auckland
EBENEZER & MARGUERITE had 2 known sons:
1920 - Oct 2010 Wilfred Charles Downard
- On the 24th march 1920 at their residence, Standen street, Karori, Wellington, the wife of Mr E. T. O. Downard, of a son
1922 - Sep 2010 Stanley Bruce Downard
- He was the Honorable Auditor of the Auckland National Reserve, Medical Corps in 1916
- Superintendent of Mt Eden Presbyterian Church in (at least) 1925
- He was elected Presbyterian of the Presbyterian Sunday School teachers Association in Auckland in 1931
- He was District Accountant of the Public Trust Office in Auckland when he retired in 1944
2 June 1944 The retiring district accountant of the Public Trust Office, Auckland, Mr E. T. O. Downard, was presented with a silver fish service by the staff at a farewell gathering. In making the presentation the District Public Trustee, Mr A. S. Faire, referred to the high regard in which Mr Downard i sheld by the staff, and paid tribute to the capable way he had discharged his duties. The staff joined in wishing Mr Downard many years of health in his retirement


PHOTO
HEADSTONE of Samuel Charles Gower Downard
I.E.4. at Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres, France

SCHOOL COMMITTEES - Auckland & Waikato districts April 1903

ARATAPU
? ANDERSON
? BALL
? Arthur James BECK, Minister of the Church of England and Vicar of Northern Wairoa and districts, was born at Wellington in 1869
? Thomas COBBALD
? Horace HAMMOND, C.E., Engineer to the Hobson County Council, was born in London in 1862, and educated in Brisbane and Auckland
? Thomas WEBB, J.P., Coroner, was born and educated in Staffordshire. In 1863 he came to New Zealand by the ship ?Gertrude,? and engaged in farming on the Kaipara. His father, Mr. Thomas S. Webb, was coroner before him
? Alfred Robert WELHAM, Auctioneer, was born in London in 1858 and in 1882 came to New Zealand in the ship ?Akaroa,? landing in Dunedin

ARDMORE
? Henry HENDERSON - Chairman
? W. P. BAIRD
? George BELL
? Daniel BRISBANE
? D. P. BURNSIER (?)
? Samuel McCULLOUGH
? Herbert Arthur MULLUN

BIRKDALE
? John HADFIELD - Chairman
? J. G. KAY
? W. J. McCULLAGH
? John LOWE
? T. OSMOND
? T. M. SHEPHERD

BOMBAY
? W. K. CORNTHWAITE
Rev F. B. DOBSON
James EVANS
D. MacKENSIE
J. N. SAWYER
Two additional appointments remain to be made by the Education Board

BUCKLAND
? George BALLARD - Chairman
? Robert BILKEY
? Mark CLAYTON
? John HARTLAND
? John JEFFRIES
? Robert JOHNSTON
? Henry WILCOX

CAMBRIDGE
? George DICKENSON - Chairman
? C. W. ARNOLD
? F. J. BROOKS
? J. H. EDWARDS
? J. FERGUSON
? James HALLY
? M. P. McDERMOTT
? B. SAVAGE
? T. WELLS

DRIVING CREEK
? The old committee (?) were re-elected, with Mr John REILLY as Chairman and Mr H. P. HORNIBROOK as Secretary

HENDERSON
? Thomas McKAY - Chairman
? Hedley Augustus BUSCOMB(E)
? John CANTWELL
? A. T. HOLT
? Edward H. HOLT
? George PIRRIT
? Charles SMITH

HUNTLY
? Edward Septimus WIGHT - CHAIRMAN, Manager of the Taupiri Coal Mine, was born in Sunderland, England, in 1863
? W. ELLISON - Secretary & Treasurer
? Charles GLEESON, Baker and Confectioner, Great South Road, Huntly. Established in 1889
? Charles HAILWOOD
? Noah HARRY, one of the Engineers in charge of the Coal Pumping Department of the Huntly Railway Station was born in Cardiff, Wales, in 1852
? Henry Roper PORTER, Engineer in charge of the Machinery at the Taupiri Coal Mines, was born in Auckland in 1866
? E. B. SHEERAN

KIRIKIRI
? T. A. COOPER - Chairman
? W. COMER
? F. GIBBONS
? H. HAWKINS
? P. O'HARA
? George G. PAUL
? P. WATENE

MERCURY BAY
? F. MEIKLE - Chairman
? H. WHEELER - Secretary
? D. BRYCE
? T. KELLY
? P. McCARTHY
? SMITH
? WILSON

Mount ROSKILL
? C. BAGLEY - Chairman
? HAYR - Secretary
? BOYD - Treasurer
? HERD
? HILL
? KINLOCH
? PARTRIDGE

NGARUAWAHIA
? William James PADDY - Chairman, (1868-1954) Blacksmith, Ngaruawahia. The business was established in 1883 by William's father. William was born in Queensland & arrived in Auckland 1874
J. W. BALL - Secretary
A. BOOTH jnr
F. E. GOLDSBURY
M. O'CONNOR jnr
D. O'LEARY
A. J. SIMMELHAG

OHINEWAI
? W. MOONEY - Chairman
? J. AUSTEN
? E. FOSTER
? A. NEIL
? G. SILVESTER

OMAHU, Cormandel
? J. McCASKILL - Chairman
? S. BAX
? J. A. BELL
? A. F. DODSON
? W. ELLIOTT
? George PORTEOUS
? George TILSLEY

PAPAKURA
? E. FITZPATRICK - Chairman
? Alexander BELL
? John M. BRUCE
? Joseph GLANVILLE
? Robert MASSEY
? Benjamin PATON

RAMARAMA
? W. SHARPE - Chairman
? W. H. ALLEN
? H. DONAHUE
? G. McDOWELL
? G. STEWART
? A. TOWNSEND
? G. F. WALLIS

RANGIRIRI
? J. McINDOE - Chairman
? F. FOSTER
? W. HOOTEN
? A. SCOTT
? W. H. JURY

RUSSELL
? C. F. BAKER - Chairman
W. C. ANDERSON
William Edward FLOWERDAY
S. LUSH
G. T. POOLE
T. R. WILLIAMS
W. J. WILLIAMS

SWANSON
? John METTAM - Chairman
? Charles James McENTEE, jnr
? William MEEKLE
? John W. TAYLOR
? Thomas J. TIERNEY

TARARU, Thames
? Samuel DABB - Chairman
? C. BARKER
? F. BENNETT
? F. CHALLIS
? Albert Edward POULGRAIN
? F. SHAW
? Robert WILSON

Te AROHA
? Rev C. ABERNETHY - Chairman
? Rev E. M. COWIE
? ANNAN
? HILL
? McINDOE
? McINMAN
? SHERLOCK

Te RAHU
? T. FRY - Chairman
? R. BROWNE
? J. POLLARD
? W. TAYLOR
? J. WEAL

TITIRANGI
? William T. BISHOP - Chairman
? Thomas S. ARMSTRONG
? James ATKINSON
? John Joseph BISHOP
? James M. EDDOWNEY
? John MATHESON
? Thomas MATHESON

TUAKAU
? E. C. FROST - Chairman
? J. R. ALLPORT
? J. COLLINS
? C. DROMGOOL
? J. DROMGOOL
? L. McGUIRE
? J. POLAND

WADE
? FOSTER - Chairman
? BAYES
? BRUNTON
? CREER
? A. JACK
? LEES
? ROBERTS

WAIUKU
? C. T. BARRIBALL - Chairman
? A. M. BARRIBALL
? G. BENNETT
? J. HENFLING
? John LOWE
? A. MAY
? S. T. ROSSITER

WHANGARATA
? James Russell PIRRIT - Chairman
? Thomas C. MAYS - Treasurer
? Samuel James RESTON - Secretary
? Charles E. BINNEY
? James A. BURNS
? Peter GRANT
? James McNALLEY

WOODHILL
? Charles TARRANT - Chairman
? Hector FRAZER
? John H. FULTON
? Francis OSBORNE
? Richard PENGELLY
? Leonard R. PHILIPS
? Poata URUAMO

PHOTO
William James PADDY, Blacksmith in Ngaruawahia
- taken from NGARAUWAHIA from NZETC

James Russell PIRRITT (1854-1918)
married in Papakura, Auckland on 17 June 1881 to:
Agnes Johnston BLAIR (1862-1942)

JAMES & AGNES had 11 known children:

... 1
1881 - 1959 Effie Jane Pirritt
- Effie married William MILLAR in 1926


... 2
1882 - 1982 Christina Pirritt
- Christina married William Archibald SMEED (1883-1943) in Papakura 10 Aug 1910


... 3
1884 - 1967 George Herbert Pirritt
- George married Essie Jane AUSTRIDGE (1893-1954) in 1915


... 4
1886 - Barbara Maud Pirritt


... 5
1888 - 1960 Agnes Blair Pirritt
- Agnes married William Henry ANDERSON in 1914


...6
1889 - 1916 James Archibald Pirrit
- was born at Whangarata, near Tuakau, the second son of James & Agnes. He became a teacher in the King COuntry and later was on the staff of Green & Colebrook at Tuakau. Three years later he began farming in Morrinsville and was a keen footballer
- James served in WWI as Trooper 13/2893 with the NZEF, 9th Reinforcements Auckland Mounted Rifles, A Squadron. He embarked from Wellington 8 Jan 1916 & his next of kin was his father James Russell Pirritt, Kiwitahi Road, Morrinsville.
James was KILLED in action on 13 Sep 1916 in the Battle of Flers-Courcelette.
at Somme, France. His memorial is at Caterpillar Valley (New Zealand) Memorial, Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France


... 7
1891 - 1969 Blair Joseph Pirritt
- Blair married Grace Tilburn SELLECK (1897-1976) in 1928


... 8
1892 - 1975 Belle Pirritt
- Belle married Victor Ernest WILSON (1898-1974) in 1918


... 9
1898 - 1987 David Andrew Pirritt
- David married Kathleen Ingeborg BARWICK (1903-1995) in 1930


... 10
1898 - Violet Lillian Pirritt



... 11
1901 - 1976 Hector Alexander Pirritt
- Hector was in Hamilton in 1918 when he passed the Public Service entrance examination



NOTES
At James Archibald's link it states he was 1 of 12 children.
Can you help with who the other child was

in 1881 James was a Farmer in Pokeno
in 1903 (at least), James was the Chairman of the Whangarata School Committee
- Whangarata is about 3km west of Pokeno, Franklin

James Russell Pirritt died in 1918 aged 64
Agnes Johnston Pirritt died 1942 aged 80
- they are buried in Morrinsville


PHOTO
James Russell & Agnes Johnston Pirritt
- from NZETC

from Family Tree Circles 24 Aug 2012
ERNEST FELTUS ADAMS (1865-1958) & Hannah Maud HALE (1867-1912) married in 1892. Feltus was a mining engineer & surveyor & lived in Albert St, Thames
the known children
* 1894 - Kenneth Ernest Adams
1896 - Osmond Cedric Adams
1899 - Eulalie Mary Gwendoline Adams
1900 - Alfgar Vivian Adams
1902 - Nellie Eunice Maud Adams
1904 - Trevor Alwyn Adams
1907 - Cicely Vida Constance Adams
1909 - Leslie Roland Adams
* Kenneth married Jessie Whittaker (1897-1984), daughter of James Henry Whittaker (1868-1947), the founder of Whittakers Chocolate

from THAMES - NZETC written about 1902
... Adams, Ernest Feltus, Mining Engineer, Authorised and Licensed Surveyor, Thames. P.O. Box, 5. Telephone, 69. Mr. E. F. Adams was born in the Isle of Man in 1865, and came to New Zealand with his father, Mr. James Adams, B.A., in the S.S. ?Great Britain? in 1871. The family settling in Auckland, he was mainly educated at the Church of England Grammar School, while his father held the position of headmaster of that institution, and completed his studies at the Thames High School, of which Mr. Adams, senior, is still the principal. The subject of this notice was employed in the Government Survey Department for about six years, working principally in the Hauraki Peninsula. He entered the service as a cadet, and passed his examination three years later. Mr. Adams resigned his position in the Survey Department to start business with Mr. James McLaren, formerly Inspector of Mines, as mining engineers and surveyors. After two years he purchased his partner's interest. The business he now carries on was established in 1867 by the late Mr. W. C. Wright, who disposed of his interest to Mr. D. H. Bayldon; that gentleman sold to Mr. Adams, who conducts a large and extensive business. The office's records of the goldfields date from 1867 to the present time, and the plans alone number over 3500.

TIMELINE
21 December 1881 - CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS (Ernest aged 16)
... In the junior examination held October last 84 candidates underwent examination, of whom 20 passed and 64 failed. Ernest Feltus Adams, Thames; Church of England Grammar School, Parnell for 5 years; High School Thames for 1 years - passed with total of 1533 marks
... In the senior examination, 30 candidates unerwent examinaiton; 13 passed and 17 failed to pass. Ernest Feltus Adams - passed with total of 2357 marks
Horace William Colebrrok is the highest in the colony and Ernest Feltus Adams is the seventh

9th June 1890 - APPLICATION FOR LICENSED HOLDING
... Under Regulation No 4, DISTRICT: Hauraki, Thames.
To the WARDEN at THAMES - I hereby apply for a Licensed Holding for gold mining purposes, under the provisions of "The Mining Act, 1886", of the lands hereinafter described.
NAME and ADDRESS in Full of applicant:
- Ernest Feltus Adams, Thames, surveyor
LOCALITY where the land applied for is situated:
- Karaka Creek; situated between Alabama Creek and Little Nell Licensed Holding. Bounded on all sides by supposed unoccupied ground
EXTEND OF LAND applied for:
- 24 acres
AMOUNT OF CAPITAL proposed to be invested:
- 1000
PORPOSED MODE OF WORKING THE LAND:
- by tunnelling and stoping
TERM FOR WHICH LICENSE IS REQUIRED:
- Twenty one years
GENERAL REMARKS:
- Mark on pegs, Marked out 7th June, 1899 at 3pm
The above application and any objections will be heard at the Warden's Office, at Thames, on 24th July, 1890, at 10.30am. Any person desiring to object to the issue of a license for the land applied for must, before that date, enter his objections at the Warden's Office, at Thames. - H. W. NORTHCROFT, Warden

20 April 1892 - MARRIAGE
... at St George's Church, Thames, by the Rev T. O'Callaghan, D.D., Ernest Feltus, eldest son of James Adams, B.A., to Hannah Maud, youngest daughter of J. W. Hall

in the 1893 Electoral Roll
... Earnest Feltus Adams was a Surveyor of Sealey St., Thames

6 April 1895 - A REMARKABLE ACTION
- ... very large report at the this link of an action brought in the Hauraki Warden's Court to test the right of Thomas Henry Russell and the Koimata Goldming Company to the possession of a claim at Waitekauri. Some of the names involved were:
Ernest Feltus Adams
Hubert Percy Barry, manager of the Waihi G.M. Company
Edward Kersey Cooper
William Hollis
James Jordan
Harry Eyre Kenny
George Henry Mason
William Morgan, mine manager
John O'Toole
George H. Purchas, mining surveyor
John Guest Ralph
Thomas Henry Russell
William Henry 'Harry' Skeen
Mr Witheford
... Ernest Feltus Adams, surveyor and mining engineer, deposed, in answer to Mr Cooper, that he had examined the workings of the Waitekauri Licensed Holding on the 7th March, and found you could only go a certain distance in any of the main workings. On the surface, there was a drive, which he thought was an old drive, and a small stope had been taken. There was nothing to show systematic mining working for a period of nine months. At the Golden Point level, there were wooden rails at the cross-cut, but inside no rails. About 190 feet in, the back of the drive had fallen in from want of re-timbering. There was a drive to the right on the main level, in which the timbers were all in a dangerous condition. There were no rails across the road to the hopper; and these must have been taken away. The hopper doors and levers were missing, and also the terminal break and the wire rope of the self-acting grade, and the grade itself was in such a condition that it would be dangerous to run a truck over it. On the Queen level, a portion of the level though the Jubilee ground was in good condition. Ar one hundred feet from the turn off, that level had caved in also. There was also a drive to the right into which he did not go because it was in a bad condition when he was in there about nine months ago. From the condition of those workings, he should say there had been no recent underground workings, and such workings could not be carried on safely without repair. The ground had all the appearance for six months, and the tramway to the Lomata Co.'s battery was in a bad state. Three parts of them broken, while the trestle work was broken down where it crossed the creek. The tramway had been stripped of its gear. What was there now was the remains of a tramway

4 July 1896 - ERNEST'S NEW OFFICES
... The new building which Mr E. F. Adams purposes to erect in Queen street will be a valuable addition to the town, both from an architectural and business point of view. The immense volume of work which has fallen to Mr Adams' lot since the commencement of the "boom" has long ago proved that the accommodation and conveniences of his present office are altogether insufficient, and therefore a more spacious and up-to-date building to keep pace with the times. Even if the present rush for ground intensifies

23 August 1897 - ACCIDENT AT WAITEKAURI
... News frpm Paeroa states that an accident befell Mr E. Adams at Waitekauri on Wednesday night. He was riding from the Golden Cross along the company's tramline when the horse galloped into some trucks standing at the kilns. The result of the collision was that, although the rider maintained his seat, he recived a severe blow in the mouth

31 January 1898 - UP-COUNTRY NOTES
... The shotting competition of the Ohinemuri No 2 corps for two trophies presented by Messrs Hauge Smith and Co. and Mr E. Adams, took place last Saturday

7 March 1901 - FERRY ON THAMES RIVER
... The following interesting report by Mr E. Adams on the proposed ferry on the Thames River was read at yesterday's meeting of the Thames County Council
- "Acting under your instruction I visited the site of the proposed ferry between Turua and the Matatike road in company with Councillor Bagnall and beg to furnish you with the following report, which I think covers the whole ground in a general manner ...

in the 1906 & 1909 Thames Street Directory
... Ernest Feltus Adams was a Mining Engineer & Surveyor in Queen St., Thames

13 November 1909 - WAITAWHETA BUSH TRAMWAY
... Tenders will be received for Tramway Formation at Waikino to the Waitawheta Bush in sections, ranging from 1,000 to 7,000 yards. Plans and conditions to be seen on the job. Tenders will be received up to Monday 22nd, November 1909 and to be addressed to manager Kauri Timber Company, Waikino

on 29 March 1912 at the Thames Hospital, Hannah Maud, dearly loved wife of Ernest Feltus Adams; aged 45 years. The Funeral of Hannah Maud Adams will leave St George's Church, Mackay-street, To-morrow, Sunday, 31st inst., at 2pm. Friends please accept this initmation - Robert Twentyman, Undertaker

on April 13th 1914 at the residence of J. W. Hall, Esq., the bride's father, by the Rev James Milne, M.A., Ernest Feltus Adams, to Ellen Mary CLARE, both of Thames

9 December 1915 - AUCKLAND REINFORCEMENTS
... A medical examination of volunteers for service with the Dominion reinforcements was held last night at the Drill hall. Forty men appeared and at this number 22 were accepted, 18 deferred and two rejected. The names, occupation and addresses of those accepted are:-
... & David William Castle, bushman, Vincent Street

1 April 1916
... DAVID WILLIAM CASTLE served in WWIl as Private 12/4151 with the NZEF, 11th Reinforcements Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company. His address & occupation on enlistment was Bushman of Vincent Street, Central Auckland. His next of kin was his wife, Mrs A. J. Castle, 96 Franklin Road, Auckland. This was Ann Jane BRADY (1869-1925) whom he married in 1893 & had 3 children:
1895 - 1898 Mary Belinda Castle
- Mary died aged 3
1898 - 1969 Catherine Georgina Castle
- Catherine married John Michael Fitzpatrick (1897-1973) in 1919
1903 - 1971 John Patrick Castle
- John married Wilehlmina Winifred Daisy Bell (1909-1993) in 1931

7 January 1918
... In the list of names and addresses of men who returned by the latest troopship the address of Private D. W. Castle was given as care of a person and number in Franklin Road, The correct address should have been Mrs Castle, 37 Crummer Road

in October 1918
... Private David William Castle was reported as wounded, a son of Mrs Castle of Thames. Prior to enlisting with the Eleventh Reinforcements he was a Bush Contractor at Gumtown, Mercury Bay, and his wife was residing at Franklin Road, Ponsonby

in August 1917
... John William Adams served in WWI as Private 56212 with the NZEF, 29th Reinforcements Auckland Infantry Regiment, A Company. His next of kin was his brother Ernest Feltus Adams, Sealey Street, Thames

29 Aug 1923
Deed of Agreement made between the Corporation of the County of Thames and the Corporation of the Borough of Thames respecting the Thames Water-race
... For the purposes and objects of these presents the Borough Council and the County Council hereby appoint Ernest Feltus Adams, of Thames, Engineer, to define the area of land within the Thames County requisite for a watershed or catchment area in connection with such water-race, and the Borough Council and the County Council will abide by the definition made by the said Ernest Feltus Adams of such area, and the County Council will assist the Borough Council in creating the area so to be defined by legislation or otherwise as a reserve for all or any of the purposes of such water-race

6 October 1925 - MANGAWARA DISPUTE
... The Court of Appeal was engaged this morning hearing an appeal from the decision of Mr Justice Herman in an action heard at Hamilton in March. The appellant was Edward Charles Pilkington, of Tauheu, farmer, and respondents Frederick Will Platts of Te Kuiti, Stipendiary magistrate. Alfred James Baker of Auckland, Public Works Enginne. Ernest Feltus Adams of Thames, civil engineer. L. R. W. Reid, W. D. Thompson, E. A. Thompson, G. E. Buck, George Proctor, Tom Murchie, C. A. L. Thompson, B. Thompson, D. S. McKenzie, R. A. Cuff, C. A. Green and C. A. Proctorm all of Orini, farmer, and W. S. Carter of Wellington, farmer and the Mangawara River Board ... more at link

on Dec 5 1925
... at Epsom, Auckland, Ann Jane, wife of David Castle, of 24 Union St., City, aged 56 years. R.I.P. The funeral will leave C. Little and Son's Ltd., Hobson St., at 10am Monday, for Waikumete Cemetery
- Ann is buried Plot ROMAN CATHOLIC, DIVISION A, Row 4, Plot 95 at Waikumete

PHOTO
Ernest Feltus Adams
- taken from top link (photo of his premises also at that link)

REGISTER OF VENDORS OF POISONS
for the PROVINCIAL DISTRICT of WELLINGTON

ANDERSON, Carl Leopold (1842-1914) ... Sanson

BARRAUD, Charles Decimus (1822-1897) ... Wellington
- Pharmacist, artist
BARRAUD, William Francis (1851-1926) ... Wellington
BRITTAIN, Henry ... Wellington
BURN, Robert Gibbon ... Wanganui

EVENS, Edwin Charles ... Masterton

FIFE, William ... Featherston
FITZGERALD, William C. ... Wellington

GARRATT, William Thomas (1836-1889) ... Wellington
GORDON, Thomas ... Wellington
GREATHEAD, M. ... Bulls

HANCOCK, John ... Wellington
HOGG, D. M. ... Eastown
HOGG, Allan B. ... Wanganui
- also lived in Woodville
HOOKER, Thomas ... Carterton

JOHNSTON & Co ... Wellington

LEARY, Richard ... Palmerston North
LEVIN, William Hort 'Willie' (1845-1893) ... Wellington
- Merchant, politician, philanthropist

MASON, Thomas Gange ... Masterton
MEE, George ... Wellington
MUIR, John ... Waverley

REMMINGOTN, Arthur (1856-1909) ... Palmerston North
REMMINGTON, Arthur Edward ... Bulls

SHEEHY, Michael ... Wellington
SNELSON, George Matthew (1844-1919) ... Palmerston North
- Community leader
St GEORGE, Leonard ... Greytown

TOOGOOD, William ... Featherston

WAKEFIELD, John ... Wanganui
WHITE, Frederick ... Wellington
WILLIAMSON, Hugh Bellis (1850-1926) ... Wanganui
- Hugh Bellis Williamson was born in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, the eldest child of Hugh Williamson and Sarah Caskey
? WILTON, Matthew Henry (1825-1903) ... Marton

W. F. JAMES, Registrar of Poisons, Wellington, 17th January 1884

see A names for introduction to the journal:
CAULFIELD War Memorial - IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE
MEN AND WOMEN WHO DIED IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM

A ... B ... C ... D ... E + F ... G ... H ... I+J+K
L ... M ... N+O+P ... R+S ... T+U+V ... W+Y

any SOLDIER known to have died as a POW is indicated by *


... M ...
MacROBERTS, James Moore - Private 3145
- born Jan 1874 in Branxholme, Victoria to Rev James Hamilton MacROBERTS & Elizabeth Sinclair KIRKPATRICK & educated at Hamilton Academy and Scotch College
- he married Ann Martha Entwisle (1876-1926) 25 April 1905, Queenscliff
- served with 6th Battalion, A.I.F., 10th Reinforcement
- embarked from Melbourne29 Sep 1915 on RMS Osterley
- wife, Annie Martha MacRoberts, 15 Auburn Grove, Armadale, Victoria
- KILLED IN ACTION 2 May 1916 in France
- buried in Y Farm Military Cemetery, Bois-Grenier, France aged 42
* 5'8", sallow complexion, brown hair, black hair
* A bequest to the School following his death enabled the construction of two class rooms at the end of the South Wing. These became known as the MacRoberts Classrooms. The MacRoberts Scorebox was also named after him
* Annie was later at 6 Wattletree Rd, Malvern
* his younger brother was Andrew Hamilton MacRoberts (1875-1943) enlisted in the AIF on 25 Sep 1915 as Private 4409, with 15 Battalion and was later staff member and vice-principal of Geelong College


* MANING, Henry Anthony Beresford - Private 4929
- born Oct 1883 in Gippsland, a son of Rev Marcus Anthony & Louisa Maning. He attended Church of England Grammer School, South Yarraa. He was Clerk of Sumner, Brambra Rd, Caulfield
- served with 60th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 7 March 1916 on HMAT Wiltshire
- mother, Louisa Maning, Sumner, Brambra Rd, Caulfield
? DIED FOR HIS COUNTRY 19 July 1916 in France aged 22
- VC Corner Australian Cemetery and Memorial, Fromelles, France
* 5'7", sallow complexion, brown eyes, dark hair
* Henry was rejected on four occasions before finally accepted for the AIF on 25 September 1915
* had a sister, Mary Louisa Beresford Maning, Staff Nurse, A. A. N. S. Salonika and England. Their father 'disappeared' about 1913


MASON, Sylvester Murray - Private 3205
- born 1887 in Yarrawonga, Victoria to John & Rachel Mason, he was a Commercial Traveller of Caulfield
- served with 59th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 16 Dec 1916 on HMAT Medic
- father, J. W. Mason c/o Rice T Hopkins, Flinders Lane, City
- wife, Grace Mary Mason "Edgecombe" 23 Cromwell St., Caulfield
- died 14 Oct 1917 in Belgium aged 31
- buried on Tokio Ridge, opposite Celtic Wood, the Ypres Front where he fell
- exhumed to Plot 3, Row 6, Grave 38 Sanctuary Wood Cemetery, Zillebeke, Belgium
* 5' 5?", fair complexion, blue eyes, fait hair
* note says "had 10 relatives serving but no distinctions won"
* eye witness accounts:
... I saw him killed at Ypres. He was caught by a shell whilst out doing patrol duty and was killed instantly. I knew him very well. He was a married man
... he was fair, clean shaven, about 30, about 5ft 7, very stout and married, but no children. He was a good singer, used to sing at the concerts, soft spoken. Mason was on patrol with Corporal Irvine, L/Cpl Howell and Private Jacobson all of A. CoY. about the 14th Oct near Polygon Wood and as they were returning I heard one of them calling for help. Cpl Irvine came back to our trench and told us that a shell had burst. I think they were buried close to where they were killed
... concerning Pvt S. W. Mason 3205 and Pte C. Pearce 2962, they were killed at Tokio Ridge, opposite Passchendaele Ridge, while coming in from patrol in No Mans Land on October 14th. We went out next morning and buried the body behind A. Coy HQ, right in front of Tokio Ridge. Height about 5'9", of very stout build, fair complexion and blue or grey eyes and had a slight deformity of the left foot. Buried in the vicinity of the front line it being impossible to remove them further back owing to intense artillery fire


MASTERS, Charles Alexander - Sergeant 852
- born 1885 in London, he arrived in Australia at 3 months of age & attended Albert Park State School
- a Farrier & Blacksmith of Allison Rd, Elsternwick
- served with 4th Battery 2nd Brigade Australian Field Artillery
- embarked from Melbourne 20 Oct 1914 on HMAT Shropshire
- mother, Louisa Fanny Masters, 43 Alison Rd, Elsternwick
- KILLED IN ACTION 9 Nov 1916 in France aged 30
- re-buried Plot 1, Row K, Grace 1 Grass Lane Military Cemetery, west of Gueudecourt
- AIF Burial Ground, Flers, France
* 5'8", fair complexion, hazel eyes, light brown hair
* admitted to Hospital, Gallipoli Peninsula 20 Sep 1915 Enteric Fever
* he was promoted to Sergeant at Tel-el-kebir on 13 Jan 1916
- his father, Captain Charles John Masters, 6th Brigade Ammunition Column 6th Army Brigade, Australian Field Artillery, was mentioned in despatches 28 Dec 1918
* his younger brother was Major Edgar Masters, 101st Howitzer Battery 1st Field Artillery Brigade, was awarded the Military Cross 5 Oct 1917


McALPINE, Archibald Hugh - Private 11315
- memorial has A. H. McAlpine
- born 1884 in Tarraville, Gippsland, a son of James Hugh McAlpine (1840-1924) & Margaret Ann Smith. His father was a Butcher, owning his own house and butcher shop. After leaving Tarraville James and Margaret lived for a number of years years in Bendigo and then retired to Elsternwick
- Archibald's known siblings:
1871 - Ada Isabella McAlpine
1873 - Ronald James McAlpine
1874 - Mabel McAlpine
1876 - Eugenie Annie McAlpine
1878 - Margarita Lillian McAlpine
1880 - Ella Rosalie McAlpine
1884 - Archibald Hugh McAlpine
1884 - Elizabeth Meta McAlpine
1888 - Percy Hope McAlpine
- Archibald was a Horse Trainer
- served as Private 11315 with the 12th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company, NZEF
- embarked from Wellington in May/June on HMNZT 51, the 'Ulimaroa
- his next of kin was his father J. H. McAlpine of 225 Charles St., Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia
- DIED OF HIS WOUNDS 2 Oct 1916 in France
The Argus, 19 Oct 1916
McALPINE - On the 2nd October, died of wounds received in action in France, Archibald Hugh, of New Zealand Expeditionary Forces, second son of J. H. and M. A. McAlpine, 22 Charles-street, Elsternwick, loving brother of Ronald, Mrs Hands (Dandenong), Percy and E. A. McAlpine (nurse), Mrs Gamble (of Elsternwick), Mrs C. Wilson (Harcourt) and Mrs J. Y. Hope (of Bendigo), aged 32 years
"He rose responsive to the Empire's call,
And gave his strength, his life, his all."
- Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-l'Abbe, Somme, France V.B.4


* McCAUL, Donald Curtis (or Curteis) - Private 1980
- memorial has D. C. McCauld
- born 20 Aug 1895 in Elsternwick, Melbourne, 5th of 5 children (1 set of twins born in London) to John Curteis McCAUL (1857-1896, died in Elsternwick) & Emma CRAWFORD (1857-1927, died in Caulfield)
- a Clerk of 243 Glenhuntly Rd, Elsternwick
- served with 60th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 17 April 1915 on HMAT Hororata
- mother, Mrs E. Wimberley of same address
? DIED FOR HIS COUNTRY 19 July 1916 in Gegend Fromelles, France
- interred Gefallen
- VC Corner Australian Cemetery and Memorial, Fromelles, France
* 5'10", fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair
* 19 July 1916 Died 7.25 hours. Effects in German hands. Being reported as Killed in Action, France
* 22 Oct 1915 Dear Madam, With reference to your inquiry for No 1980 D. C. McCaul, 60th Battn., A.I.F. we regret very much that we have bad news to send you. His name has appeared on a German Death List, dated September 13th, as having died a prisoner of war and they claim to have his personal effects. We are very sorry indeed to have to tell you this, and you have our deepest sympathy. We cannot say that we will ever get fuller particulars for you, but we shall certainly send you any information we may get.
* 12 Aug 1920 To Major McLean, Dear Sir, the late Sergeant McCaul's father died many years ago. I am his mother, and am the nearest blood relation. I re-married my present husband, Colin Wimberley fourteen years ago. Yours truly (Mrs) Emma Wimberley
* (Emma married Colin Campbell Wimberley (1857-1936 of Scotland) in May 1906). She was the daughter of Hiram Allen Crawford from Worcester County, Massachusetts who became the mayor of Beechworth (Ned Kelly country) & Anna McNeil, the first of Hiram's 3 wives). It is reported Emma was friends with Ned Kelly's daughter Kate


McCULLOCH, George - Private 2846
- memorial has C. McCALLOCH
- NOTE, the name was sometimes written as MacCulloch
- born May/June 1880, Carisbrook, Victoria to Joseph McCulloch (1834-1915) & Jane McPherson (1845-1920)
- a Farmer of 'Clifton' Balaclava Rd., Caulfield
- served with 38th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 16 Dec 1916 on HMAT Medic
- mother, Jane McCulloch, Carisbrook
- brother, Robert McCulloch, 63 Kambrook Rd., Caulfield
- KILLED IN ACTION 4 Oct 1917 in the Battle Of Broodseinde, Belgium aged 38 (see photo)
- re-interred to Plot 57, Row B, Grave 15Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium
* 6', medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair
* eye witness accounts:
... was killed in action on the 4th October. He was first posted missing and later reported killed in action and was buried by the Padre ? of a mile N. of Zonnebecke Village
* 12 Oct 1920 I, Robert McCulloch, 63 Kambrook Rd, Caulfield, declare that Mrs Jane McCulloch, mother of the late 2486 Pte G. McCulloch, 38th Bn A.I.F., died at Maryborough, Victoria in 1920. I being the oldest surviving brother make application for war medals etc due in connection with the service of the late Pte G. McCulloch
* George's father, Joseph McCulloch, was born in Perthshire, Scotland & emigrated on the 'Ellen Stuart'7 Dec 1858 into Victoria. His mother, Jane McPherson was born in Aberdeenshire & emigrated with her sister Margaret (1847-1896) 20 Dec 1848 on the 'Waverley' into Sydney. Joseph & Jane married 1867 in Victoria. Their children (born in Carisbrook) were:
1868 - 1941 Joseph McCulloch
1869 - 1933 Robert McCulloch (married daughter of his mother's sister, Margaret)
1871 - Margaret McCulloch
1873 - 1874 George McCulloch
1876 - 1905 Jane McCulloch
1878 - 1928 Jessie McCulloch
1880 - 1917 George McCulloch
1882 - 1955 John McCulloch
1885 - 1947 William Paul McCulloch
1886 - 1955 Alexander McCulloch
1888 - 1961 Rebecca McCulloch


* McGREGOR, Herbert Mills Locke McGregor - Private 6310
- memorial has F. L. McGregor
- born 5 Sep 1897 in Flemington, Victoria to Aeneas McGREGOR (1865-1937) & Adelaide Louise BARTLETT (1868-1959), & a grandson of Angus McGREGOR & Elizabeth MILLS. He attended Armadale State School
- a Clerk with Provost Marshall's Office, Bendigo, of 23 Molesworth St, Armadale and Clerk at Seymour Camp with rank of Corporal for 10 months
- served with 14th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 7 Sep 1916 on HMAT Port Sydney
- father, Aeneas McGregor of same address
- Angus was at the attack at Bullecourt on 11 April 1917 ... The attack was postponed to 11 April, 4:30. This time twelve tanks would advance together with the 46th battalion of the 12th brigade, the 14th battalion and the 16th battalion of the 4th brigade. Six tanks would roll before the 46th battalion and another three tanks were attached to the 14th and the 16th battalion ... after that they were to capture the small villages of Reincourt and Hendecourt. At 10am the Germans started a heavy counterattack. The German 27th (Wurttenberg) Division attacked from Reincourt and managed to recapture the OG 1 and 2 trenches.
3000 Australia soldiers were killed or wounded & 1000 men were taken prisoners
? Angus was badly wounded in his left arm during the attack. He was first reported as one of the hundreds missing from that fateful day. However, he had been captured at Reincourt and was taken to Reserve Lazarett Munster Prisoner Of War Camp where his left arm was amputated above the elbow. He was there for three weeks
*** missing in France 28 April 1917. captured 18 april 1917 at on 2 May this was deleted to read died of wound whilst prisoner of was at Soltau Hanover delete to read died at reserve lazarette munster lager hanover
* DIED OF HIS WOUNDS 2 May 1917 in Munster Hospital aged 20
- buried West Plot, Row 1, Grave 225 in Munster Prisoner of War Cemetery
- re-interred Plot 4, Row G, Grave 12 at Hamburg Cemetery, Germany
* 5' 7", medium complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair
* Wounded in France losing his left arm on the 11 April 1917. Captured and taken Prisoner of war & sent to Soltau Camp
* eye witness accounts:
... he died in Munster Lager, Hannover, he had been there 3 weeks. Was wounded in arm at Bullicourt on 11th April 1917. His arm was amputated above the elbow. He hardly knew what he was doing for the last few days. Was buried in Prisoner of War Cemetery, Munster, hanover
... letter from Saltau, Germany to Records Dept. A.I.F. London. - Dear Sir, I am of the few N.C.Os fit and able to write so am taking the following obligation on myself. On the 2nd. of this month, Pte. Herbert MacGregor No.6310 14th, Bn. died. I must say every care and attention was paid him but it was hopeless from the start. All thanks are due to the doctors here for the care and attention paid to him. His end was a peaceful one and he had a soldiers funeral
BROTHER:
* Senior Wireless operator Angus Bartlett Clarence McGregor
* born Goulburn, New South Wales
* served with Mercantile Marine
* joined the navy in 1915 and was onboard at the Gallipoli landing
* mother, A. McGregor, of 23, Molesworth St., Armadale
* he was one of the 19 men 'lost' on board the HMAT A49 Seang Choon (Rangoon) when it was torpedoed & sunk by the German submarine U 87 while on a voyage from Sydney, NSW and Dakar to Liverpool with general cargo in the Atlantic, near Bantry Bay, South Coast of Ireland, on 10 July 1917. He was 23
* buried Castletown Berehaveb (ST. FINIAN'S) Cemetery, County Cork
The Prahan, 1 Sep 1917 After having served nearly two years and a-half as wireless operator on a transport, Angus Bartlett Clarence McGregor lost his life when the vessel was sunk by an enemy submarine. He was 23 years old, and when he enlisted in January, 1915, was a postal mechanic at Malvern. Before the war his wireless plant at Armadale attracted much attention, and his parents home was a meeting place for young men interested in wireless telegraphy. He was a son if Mr and Mrs Aeneas McGregor of 23 Molesworth street, Armadale. His brother. Private H. M. L. McGregor, died of wounds at the front


McINDOE, Roy William - Corporal 926
- born Newport, Melbourne, attended Scotch College, Melbourne then to Melbourne University
- served with 1 Australian Light Horse Field Ambulance Australian Army Medical Corps
- embarked from Melbourne
- father, William Donald McIndoe, 18 Carnarvon Rd., Malvern
- DIED OF PNEUMONIA 16 Dec 1915 in Egypt aged 20
- Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt


McINTYRE, John - Gunner 4236
- born 1890 in Prahran, Melbourne to John McINTYRE & Clementina McCHLERY, he attended Malbern Grammar School
- a Bank Clerk of 97 Glenhuntly Rd, Elwood, Victoria
- served with 2nd Brigade Australian Field Artillery
- embarked from Melbourne 17 April 1915 on HMAT Forty-One
- mother, Mrs C. McIntyre of same address
- DIED 16 August 1917 in Belgium
- Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium
* 5' 8?", medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair
* When John first enlisted his mother, Clementina, a widow, was boarding with her children, initially at Robe St., St.Kilda, changing addresses several times before finally settling at "Inverkeith" 80 Hawthorn Rd., Caulfield in 1917
* His sister, Lilias McChlery McIntyre's married Alexander Warwick McKinley. He was Corporal 3205 with the 60th battalion & was killed at Polygon Wood, 27 Sep 1917 aged 27
* eye witness accounts:
... Lieutenant C. Crofts was up in a German Pillbox with them (1107 H. Robbins & 4236 J McIntyre) at Clapham Junction, in the Ypres Salient, on 15th Aug, when a shell blew the pillbox up, burying them beyond recovery. Croft reported this to us on his return to the Battery. I knew both men very well. They were telephonis on the battery staff and had been with us a long while
... I was up forward as F. O. Officer and had with me several telephonists of whom Gunner Robbins and McIntyre were two of them. At about 1 p.m. I was speaking to these two men and had left about 2 minutes after, when a shell landed on the shelter they were standing uncer, which blew it in and allowed two or three tons of earth to fall on them. I went back to look for then but could not find them and two of the men that escaped told me they were standing there when the shell burst and mst have been buried and from what I know of the place I think there is no doubt of them being killed
... he came from Rochester, Victoria, was a single man and a farmer. He was killed by a shell in a German dugout with 6 or 8 others. This was in front of Sillebeke during the early morning. Their bodies were never recovered as the dugout was blown to bits


McKAY, Alan - Corporal 4883
- born 1895, Mildura, Victoria to Nathaniel Breakey McKAY (1859-1924) & Emma THOMPSON (1856-1946), he attended Scotch College and Melbourne University
- a University Student of 56 Canterbury Rd, Middle Park, Victoria
- served with Unit: 46th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 14 March 1916 on HMAT Anchises
- father, Nathaniel McKay of 42 Narong Rd., Caulfield
- KILLED IN ACTION 14 Nov 1916 in Flers, France aged 21
- Grave 20, Row E, Plot 8 Bancourt British Cemetery, France
* 5'7", fresh complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair
* 2 brothers served:
* Ralph McKay (1885?1959), engineer and industrialist
* Victor Rex McKay (1887?)
- their uncle was Hugh Victor McKay


McKEAN, Rupert - Private 1050
- born in Melbourne, a Labourer from 'Inverness' Sycamore St, Caulfield
- served with 8 Infantry Battalion
- embarked from Melbourne 19 Oct 1914 on HMAT Benalla
- wife, Daisy R. McKean of same address
- DIED OF HIS WOUNDS 16 Sep 1915 at Gallipoli Peninsula
- Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey
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McKIE, Francis George - Sergeant 4558
- born Buchan, Victoria
- enlisted from Melbourne
- served with 46th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne
- mother, Mary McKie
- DIED 11 Oct 1917 in Belgium
- Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium
bio for this soldier to be added


McKENNA, Edward Albert - Captain
- served with E Company, 7th Battalion, 66th Infantry
- embarked from Melbourne 19 Oct 1914 on HMAT Hororata
- KILLED IN ACTION 25 April 1915 at Gallipoli Peninsula aged
- Lone Pine Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey
* from the site as his link ... Capt McKenna served with the 66th Infantry, Citizens Military Forces prior to enlisting with the AIF on 19 August 1914. He embarked from Melbourne on 19 October 1914 aboard HMAT Hororata as a member of E Company, 7th Battalion. He was killed in action on 25-30 April 1915 at Gallipoli Peninsula, aged 37 years
bio for this soldier to be added


McKENZIE, J. G.
- this soldier to be added


McKNOCKITER, GEORGE - Corporal 455
- born Bairnsdale, Victoria
- from Camperdown, Victoria
- served with 8th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 19 Oct 1914 on HMAT Benalla
- next of kin: father, W. McKnockiter, Murray-street, Colac, Victoria
- also: father, W. McKnockiter, Adeney Street, Camperdown
- DIED OF ILLNESS 31 May 1916 at sea aboard the hospital ship Kanowna aged 23
- he was buried at sea
- memorial at Chatby Memorial, Al Iskandariyah, Egypt
NOTE Corporal McKnockiter was awarded the Military Medal (MM) for conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in the field and was wounded in action on more than one occasion


MELVIN, R. S. mc
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MOILE, Rowland Syril John - Corporal 2805
- born 1891 in Thorpdale, Victoria to Rowland Tidd MOILE (1861-1942, born Sandhurst, Victoria) & Fanny MILLER (1868-1952 born Laanecoorie, Victoria)
- a Bricklayer of 28 Porter St, Prahan
- served with 6th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 10 Sep 1915 on HMAT Star of Victoria
- mother, Mrs Fanny Moile, Coorigil Rd, Murumbeena
- DIED OF HIS WOUNDS 16 Nov 1916 in France aged 25
- Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, France
* access to Rowland's documents unavailable as at this date
* he married Linda Ruby WIGG in 1915
* The Argus, 28 Nov 1916 MOILE - On the 16th November, 1916, at 38th Casualty Clearing Station, France, died of wounds received in action, Rowland S., dearly loved son of Rowland Tidd (on active service), Fanny Moile, of Coorigil road, Murrumbeena, brother of Elsie, Wilfred, Reginald.
A man of men; esteemed worthy of heavenly honours.
... MOILE - On the 18th November, 1916, at 38th Casualty Clearing Station, France, died of wounds, Rowland S., loved son-in-law of Mr H. C. and Mrs Wigg, 27 Closeburn avenue, East Prahran; brother-in-law of Leslie (on active service, Gladys, Alma, Grace, Phyllis, and Eve Wigg. Beloved by all.
... MOILE - On the 16th November, 1916, at 38th Casualty Clearing Station, France, died of wounds received in action, Corp. Rowland Syril John Moile, beloved husband of Ruby Linda, 27 Closeburn avenue, East Prahran. The way of the cross
* when his father, Private 2090 with the 29th Rowland enlisted, (on 8 July 1915), they were living at Murrumbeena


MOORE, George Ernest - private 1690
- born Sep 1886
- Carpenter & Professional Cyclist of Margaret St, Murrumbeena
- served with 5 Infantry Battalion
- embarked from Melbourne 19 Feb 1915 on HMAT Runic
- May Moore - ex wife, address unknown
- DIED AT SEA 24 Aug 1915 of Dysentery on the Hospital Ship HMT Scotian aged 28 & buried at sea at 12.30pm 24 Aug
- Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey
* 5' 7?", medium complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair
* 29 March 1915 LAST WILL of George Ernest Moore, Private 1690. In the event of my death I give the whole of my property and effects to my son George Albert Moore, Margaret St, Murrumbeena. In 1916 this son was at 12 Alexander St, South Yarra with his mother, receiving his father's 13 per annum War Pension which his mother was Trustee of (about $60 per week in 2012). This amount increased to 20s per fortnight from 25 Oct 1915 (about $120 per week in 2012). . In Feb 1921 the son was living at 234 Barclay St, St Kilda
* 13 Sep 1915 the Hon Secretary write to Colonel hawker of the Victoria Barracks in Melbourne:- "Dear Sir, Could you give me the official confirmation of the death of Private George Ernest Moore who is reported to have died in the Hospital at Malta on August 24th. I am asking this as his widow is making application for marriage"


MOORE, John Heywood - Corporal 431 (also Temporary Company Sergeant Major)
- born Oct 1894 in Milton, Queensland to J. & Amelia S. Moore
- a Railway Surveyor of "Karalpa", Clarence St, Elsternwick
- served with 21st Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 10 May 1915 on HMAT Ulysses
- father, J. Moore of same address
- KILLED IN ACTION 12 Nov 1916 in France aged 22
- buried Grave 9, Plot 1, Row M, A.I.F. Burial Ground, Grass Lane, Flers, 3 miles SSW of Bapaume
* 5'10?", fresh complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair


MORRIS, George Henry - Private 692
- born about 1890, parents died when he was 4
- a Labourer of Footscray
- served with 7th Battalion A.I.F., C Company
- embarked from Melbourne 19 Oct 1914 on HMAT Hororata
- sister, T. (?) Morris, Kyneton, Victoria
- KILLED IN ACTION 8 May 1915 at Gallipoli Peninsula aged 25
- Helles Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey
* 5'5?", ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair
* his sister, Louisa Dalrymple, was living at Horace St, Malvern when she enquired about her receiving his medal, the Gallipoli Star & Victory Medal


PHOTO
No man's land after 4 Oct 1917 attack
looking towards the German front line
see George McCulloch

* the 45th Reserve Division had 2,883 casualties
* the 4th Guard Division suffered 2,786 casualties
* 4,759 German prisoners were taken
* the Second Army casualties were 12,256 (week ending 4 Oct)
* the II Anzac Corps lost 3,500 casualties (including 1,853 New Zealanders)
* the 21st Division had 2,616 casualties
* the Fifth Army losses were 3,305 (week to 5 Oct)