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I would like to share one of the best New Zealand sources of finding anything about the early settlers/pioneers and a site I have used probably every researching day since I discovered it years ago ... Papers Past

I was very surprised to read that one of the first things Samuel Revans did when he landed on Petone Beach back in 1840 was to set up his printing press and it surprises me more that someone has had the foresight to keep each issue ever since (unlike myself who thought yesterdays newspaper was for lighting the fire or wrapping the fish & chips !!)

Because of the small population during the early days of New Zealand, nearly everyone got their names in the newpapers at some stage (whether they wanted to or not at times) and most people liked to record their births & deaths etc to share the news with everyone in their community because everyone knew each other. So the likelihood of you finding something on your ancestors is very good.

As at this date Papers Past contains more than two million pages of digitised New Zealand newspapers and periodicals. The collection covers the years 1839 to 1945 and includes 77 publications from all regions of New Zealand. It is an incredible source of information for all Kiwis (or anyone researching settlers in NZ) and they keep adding old newspapers all the time


this then is my Wild Card ...
Tracking ancestors using Grandpa's Paper trailS
... aka NEWSPAPERS

I offer some hints on finding info from the site

one of the easiest searches, if you know the date of death and if that person was a long-term settler of a certain area, is to enter at least the year of their death (the month is even better) and find their:
? OBITUARY
- this will often say things like, John Pyonere (I'm making up an ancestor here)
* arrived in NZ in 1840
* on board the Kiwi
* he married in 1860 to Jane Doe
* they settled in Wellington and
* had 10 children
* John was the Proprietor of a number of Hotels in the area
* he was the Counciller from 1850-1880 etc etc
* he leaves 3 daughters, Mrs A in Wellington, Mrs B in Auckland, Mrs C in Hastings and a son in Foxton
* another son was killed in Gallipoli
* his wife deceased him 3 years ago
- Wonderful amount of info from one insertion

If your ancestor was not a long term settler you can still track him fairly easily by searching his name by date.
John Pyonere name search might reveal:
? PASSENGER LISTS - 1840 into Wellington
- gives the name of the ship & port of departure and often his age
? COURT CASE - 1845 in Upper Hutt, John is fined for being drunk in charge of a horse after leaving his local hotel. This tells you he is living in the Hutt now
? LOCAL NEWS - 1848 in Featherston, John is standing for Councillor
- he has moved north but obviously settled for awhile
? MARRIAGE announcment - 1860 in Carterton
- he has moved a little north. The weddings were usually held in the bride's home town & often in the 'gossip pages' a detailed description of the marriage, who the attendants were, the spouses family, what they wore etc etc
? BIRTH announcements - 1851-1853-1855 in Masterton & Palmerston North
- you are tracking him moving further north. Go check BDM for children's names
? ADVERTISEMENTS - 1855-1865 John advertises his services as a Carpenter in Taihape. Jane advertises her home produce, flower seeds etc and they always give an address
? COURT CASES - 1870 John is in Taupo when he and his neighbours have a dispute
- still moving north
? ADVERTISEMENT - 1875 from the Taupo Post Office that there are 3 unclaimed letters for John. You know he was there but left (still heading north ?)
? MARRIAGE announcement - 1880, SMITH-PYONERE, Mary the youngest daughter of John & Jane to Fred Smith at the bride's father's residence, Hamilton (north again)
? DEATH - 1900, John Pyonere, in Auckland aged 73 leaves 3 daughters, Mrs A in Wellington, Mrs B in Auckland, Mrs C in Hastings and a son in Foxton, another son was killed in Gallipoli, his wife deceased him 3 years ago

When you have this list of his whereabouts you can then go search the newspapers for each town for any further info. Also check the cemeteries databases, census, district archives etc etc

If you're lucky you will find some juicy bits of scandal :)
I was surprised to find 2 of my maternal ancestors who were caught with an illegal still in the bush way back in 1883!! The court case went on for quite some time and provided a great deal of information
Happy Hunting ...

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1840s PRINTING PRESS

New Zealand Periodicals says "A periodical is a regularly published magazine, newsletter, or journal. Many genealogical societies and historical organizations in New Zealand publish magazines, newsletters and genealogical periodicals"

I subscribe to the monthly enewsletter from FamNet, the on-line Family History Network for those with a New Zealand connection! This is where you can interact with the FamNet community: post your views, read old newsletters, and so on. Most of this is freely available, you will not even need to register unless you want to post something, or get access to blogs.
See here for a list of past newsletters
... it includes:
? newsletters
? ask an expert
? can youo identify these pictures
? information wanted
? help offered
? for sale
? letters to the editor
? useful websites (currently 4410 URLs recorded in the searchable table)
? top NZ sites
? top OZ sites
? blogs & mailing lists
? FamNet in Schools (making family history fun & interesting)


The New Zealand Society of Genealogist (NZSG) is unique because it covers the whole of New Zealand.
In other countries, individual areas have their own organisations.

THE NZ GENEALOGIST MAGAZINE
NZSG Members receive bi-monthly issues of The New Zealand Genealogist for the period of their membership.
This award-winning magazine [FFHS Elizabeth Simpson Award 1995 & 1999] contains articles of interest to all members, not only those researching in New Zealand but also those researching overseas from New Zealand. A full-colour production, it also contains regular features on NZSG services to members, book reviews, NZSG activities around New Zealand, and the latest developments in the genealogy/family history world.
Members are entitled to have their research queries and up to 16 surnames of interest published each year in The New Zealand Genealogist, and are encouraged to submit articles on research and family history-related topics.

The Journal of the NZSG. This magazine is issued six times a year by the appointed editor under the umbrella of the NZSG elected Council.
You need to belong to the NZSG to receive it personally (see top link) but it could be available in libraries for you to see.

It features:
? Articles written by members about their research.
? Educational articles.
? Branch news.
? Resource news.
? Reports of meetings.
? New books available for borrowing.
? Who am I (photographs of unidentified people)
? Information wanted and offered.
? Members interests

Membership entitles you to:
* Branches
* Cheque Service
* Educational Courses
* Interest Groups
* Letter of introduction for overseas visits
* Library
* Members Interests
* Members On-Line Discussion [Members List]
* Members Only Databases
* NZSG Family Research Centre
* On Line [Gale] Newspapers - Yours to read on-line at home!
* Publications
* Research Services
? Government Gazettes
? Huguenot research service
? North America research service
* Schools Look ups
* Scottish Certificates purchasing service
* The NZ Genealogist magazine
* UK Certificates purchasing service
* UK Probates purchasing service
click her to become a Member


there are 72 NZSG Branches throughout New Zealand
- (go to this site for individual links to each town branch listed below)

54 branches in the North Island
Northland District:
? Bay of Islands
? Far North
? Northern Wairoa
? Warkworth
? Wellsford
? Whangarei

Auckland District:
? Auckland
? Franklin
? Hibiscus Coast
? Howick
? North Shore
? Panmure
? Papakura
? Papatoetoe
? St Heliers
? St Johns
? Waitakere

Waikato District:
? Cambridge
? Hamilton
? Huntly
? Matamata
? Morrinsville
? Te Awamutu
? Tokoroa

Thames Valley-Coromandel District:
? Mercury Bay
? Tairua/Pauanui
? Thames
? Waihi
? Whangamata

Bay of Plenty District:
? Papamoa
? Rotorua
? Tauranga
? Te Puke
? Whakatane

Taupo District:
? Lake Taupo

King Country District:
? Te Kuiti

East Cape/Poverty Bay District:
? Gisborne

Taranaki District:
? Hawera
? Inglewood
? New Plymouth
? Stratford
? Waitara

Wanganui/Rangitikei District:
? Wanganui

Hawkes Bay District:
? Hawkes Bay

Wairarapa District:
? Wairarapa

Manawatu/Horowhenua District:
? Feilding
? Otaki
? Palmerston North

Wellington District:
? Hutt Valley
? Kapiti
? Kilbirnie
? Porirua
? Wellington


18 branches in the South Island
Nelson District:
? Motueka
? Nelson

Malborough District:
? Blenheim

Westland District:

North Canterbury District:
? Waimakariri

Canterbury, Central & Mid District:
? Bishopdale
? Canterbury
? Riccarton

South Canterbury District:
? South Canterbury
? Waimate

Otago District:
? Alexandra
? Balclutha
? Cromwell
? Dunedin
? Mosgiel
? Oamaru

Southland District:
? Gore
? Southland
? Winton


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week 34
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week 35
GENEALOGY FRIENDS

week 36
ANCESTORS PHOTOS

week 37
STATE ARCHIVES

week 38
FUNNY ANCESTOR STORY

week 39
SOCIETY JOURNAL or QUARTERLY

week 40
WILD CARD

week 41
PAST GENEALOGY RESOURCES

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EMBLEM of
New Zealand Sociey of Genealogist
FAMILY HISTORY - PRESERVING OUR PAST FOR THE FUTURE

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 *


... I ...
IRWIN, Frederick Stanley Anderson - Private 1907
- born 1884 in Caulfield to John Anderson IRWIN (1856-1890) & Elenora WHITE. His father was from County Tyrone and was the Health Officer for Malvern Council
- Frederick was a Secretary in Ivanhoe. He married Gladys SIMPSON in 1909
The Argus, 11 May 1909 IRWIN-SIMPSON - On the 31st March, 1909, at
Holy Trinity, East St. Kilda, by the Rev. F. G. Masters, Frederick Stanley Anderson, eldest son of the late Dr. Anderson Irwin and Mrs. Irwin, of Rose Hill, Caulfield, to Gladys, second daughter of A. W. Simpson, Esq., of Caulfield
- served with Air Mechanic 2nd Class, Australian Flying Corps, 11th Reinforcements
- embarked from Melbourne 4 Aug 1917 on HMAT Themistocles
- son, John Anderson Irwin, c/o Mrs C. S. Kemp, Darebin Rd, Heidelberg
- DIED OF Pneumonia/Septicemia at sea on the Themistocles 28 Sep 1917 aged 32
- Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton, United Kingdom
NOTE Frederick became ill suddenly on the voyage from Australia & died in the Irish sea aboard the Themistocles. He was buried at sea 31 Sep-1 Oct
... eye witness A. R. Brown, Private 1876 A.F.C. - "I came over with Irwin in the Themistocles which landed Glasgow on Oct 2 1917. Irwin died of some internal trouble about 2 days before reaching port and was buried at sea, being buried without Military Honours, as we were in the danger zone. He qualified for flying Corps in Point Cook & Laverton Camp and came from Melbourne. I was in Laverton Camp for 7 months with him. He had a high forehead, inclined to be bald and going grey. Was about 30 years of age and great man on Y.M.C.A. and had lost a child about a month before embarkation, A quiet, clean-living man"


... J ...
JAMES, P. M.
- this soldier to be added


JEFFERY, Albert - Private 3555
- Albert was born in Newmarket, England in 1890, youngest of 7 children of Benjamin Colin JEFFERY & Hannah WILLSHIRE. His parents first lived at Market Street, Newmarket. His mother died before he was 1
- he was a Groom at "Denbies" Glen Huntly on enlistment
- served with 24th Battalion, Australian Infantry (Australian Imperial Forces)
- embarked from Melbourne 5 Jan 1916 on HMAT Afric
- wife, Annie R. Jeffery, c/o P.O. Glen Huntly. Later change of address: A. R. Jeffery, c/o Mrs Angus, "St Leonards" Eskdale Road, Caulfield
- KILLED IN ACTION 5 Oct 1918 in France aged 28
- VI. Q. 5. Bellicourt British Cemetery, France
* Initially he was buried with 12 of his mates who were also killed on 5th October, at MELBOURNE CEMETERY, MONTBREHAIN, on the South side of the Montbrehain-Ramicourt road, containing the graves of 15 Australian soldiers (13 of whom belonged to the 24th Battalion, from Victoria,) who fell on the 5th October, 1918. They were later exhumed and moved to the Bellicourt British Cemetery, a short distance away (see the link at his name for much more)
* Albert married Annie ? in Nov 1915, 6 weeks before embarking. Annie later left Australia (19 Oct 1919), returned to her parents at 11 Stafford Street, Burton on Trent and remarried to ? BARHAM


JONES, William Francis - Sergeant 2726(A)
- William was born in Newtown, New South Wales. A son of William Woodrow JONES & Annie Helena BABILINSKI (1875-1925 of Prussia)
- he attended Christian Brothers, East St. Kilda & enjoyed athletics. He was a photographer living in Prahran before enlisting
- served with 7th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 5 Oct 1915 on RMS Moldavia
- father, W. Jones, 17 Eliza Rd, Windsor, Melbourne at enlistment. Also seen, mother, Annie at 'Stanmore' Ontario St, Caulfield
- KILLED IN ACTION 4 Oct 1917 Passchendaele, Belgium aged 22.10
- Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium
* Height 5' 8", fair complexion, medium Build. William spent 4 years in the AMF & was known by his men at the front as "The Musical Sergeant"
* eye witness reports:
... I saw his grave with a cross erected over it, bearing his name and particulars just in front of our front line where we hopped over on Oct 3rd, near Zonnebeke. He was my Sergeant and I knew him well. He was very musical. I think he came from Victoria as his nickname was 'Bendigo'
... I buried Jones on the field, Passchendaele Ridge, Ypres. We just marked the grave then but I cannot say if cross was subsequently erected. I saw him before he was actually dead but he only survived his wounds, which were body wounds, a few minutes. I saw the shell burst right alongside him
... he was in B. Coy, came from Ballarat and was single. He died in the second Ypres stunt, in the early morning during the attack
... I knew casualty. He was a well built man, about 5' 8", fair complexion, about 24 years of age. Casualty was at Polygon Wood during the advance and was going forward with the rest in attack when a shell landed near, killing him instantly. I was a few yards away at the time and saw him fall. As we were in a hot corner we could not stop and I did not hear or see any more of him


JOHNSON, Norman Lloyd - Captain
- born 1887 in Windsor, Victoria
- served with 29th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne
- father, Robert Johnson, Lucan St, Caulfield
- DIED OF HIS WOUNDS 18 Dec 1917 in France aged 30
- Trois Arbres Cemetery, Steenwerck, France
this soldiers bio to be added


JOYNT, Gerald Victor Woolcott - Lieutenant
- born 13 Sep 1883 at Prahran, Victoria, a son of Edward Kelly JOYNT (1844-1912) from Crossmolina, County Mayo, Ireland arrived Victoria 1872 on the 'Agamemnon' & Victorian born Alice WOOLCOTT (1858-1913)
- he was a Cashier at Croydon at time of enlistment
- served with 57th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 16 Dec 1916 on HMAT Medic
- wife, Phillis Gwendoline (nee FENTON), 'Holmwood', Croydon (buried Brighton)
- KILLED IN ACTION 25 Sep 1917 at Glencorse Wood, Ypres aged 34 (& 12 days)
- Dickiebusch Cemetery, Belgium (near Ypres)
* from The Argus 11 Oct 1917
- JOYNT - Killed in action on September 26, in France, Lieutenant Gerald Victor Woolcott Joynt, beloved husband of Phillis, "St. Elmo," Long Street, Elsternwick, and loving father of Gwendoline, brother of R. D. Joynt (Rev R. D. Joynt, pioneer missionary to the aborigines at the Roper River Mission Station (pdf), Northern Territory), and Lieutenant R. W. (sic) Joynt (on active service); eldest son of the late Edward Kelly and Alice Joynt, "Lara," Shoobra road, Elsternwick; aged 33 years.
- JOYNT - Killed in action, on 26th September, 1917, in France, Lieutenant Gerald Victor Woolcott Joynt, beloved son-in-law of Fred and E. M. Fenton (Elizabeth Margaret), "St. Elmo," Long street, Elsternwick. Duty, Valour, Honour.
* his brother was William Donovan Joynt) (1889-1986)
* his wife Phillis remarried to A. L. HARGRAVE
- eye witnesses reports:
... rather short, about 5' 8", medium size, well built, brown hair, dark complexion
... I saw Lieutenat G. V. W. Joynt 2 or 3 times after he was killed, lying in the Glencorse track. He was killed by shell. He was buried in one of the little cemeteries near Dickebusch
... He was killed instantly by a shell just after we had gone over at Glencorse wood attacking Polygon Wood at dusk. We took our objective and his body was left behind our line but it was impossible to bring it in owing to the heavy barrage. He was with C. Coy on this day
... Private J. Higgins of the 57th and another boy, carried him back and buried him and Captain Aram (O/C 57th) behind the line in the field
... On Sept 28th (daytime) I saw the burying party go up at Dickybush on Ypres front to bury Lt. Joynt/ He was buried with Capt. Dickenson of B. Coy. who was killed that same night, just behind the line
... A shell burst right in front of us and killed Lieut. Joynt and two captains. This was at Glencorse Wood. Lieut. Joynt lay where he fell for 2 or 3 days and then some men fetched his body in a limber to where we were encamped. Then it was taken on to Dickebusch and buried close there somewhere where there is a cemetery. I remember the Officer was wearing a diamond ring on his finger and it was untouched when they brought his body in
... he was buried at the Casualty Clearing Station at Dickiebusch Cemetery and I helped bury him. He was buried alongside of Capt. Elliott and Capt. Dickinson and I erected a cross over the grave with his name and number. It was a Military Funeral, I took a photo of his grave
* see also ANZACs at GLENCORSE WOOD


... K ...
KEAST, Thomas Eric Carter - Corporal 411
- born 1894 in Ballarat to William Henry KEAST (1840-1914) & Ellen Jane JAMES (1848-1916)
- served with 22nd Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne
- KILLED IN ACTION 27 Oct 1915 at Gallipoli
- Shrapnel Valley Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey
bio for this soldier to be added


KEAN, H.
- this soldier to be added


KEMP, Albert Edward - Private 6800
- born 1884 in South Yarra 5th of 7 known children of Harry KEMP & Agnes UGLOW (1855-1944). He attended Punt Rd., State School & became a Butcher
- he married Annie Josephine Gertrude CREWES in 1910 & had a daughter, Ethel Mavis Kemp (1911-?) & a son born in Caulfield, George Percival Kemp (1916-1982)
- served with 6th Battalion (Infantry) 22nd Reinforcements
- embarked from Melbourne 25 Oct 1916 on HMAT Ulysses
- mother, Mrs E. Kemp, "Esther" 3 Fitzroy St, Footscray
- wife, Annie J. Kemp, 8 Normanby Avenue, Malvern
- KILLED IN ACTION 21 Sep 1917 at Glencorse Wood aged 33 & body never found
- commemorated at 29 Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium
* aged about 30, 5' 7", dark complexion, well built
* the embroidered postcard sent for his father's birthday 1917 My dear Father
* the hand written letter that Albert wrote from the Western Front to his 6 year old daughter Ethel on 12 July 1917. Albert was killed 9 weeks later
* eye witness reports:
... I saw him killed by a German Bomb wilst we were holding our first objective at Glencorse Wood. He was not buried as far as I know of. He came from Melbourne
... Kemp's mate J. Jorden, gone to Australia having one arm amputated and living about Melbourne, Moonee Ponds, told me that Kemp was killed in the Glencorse Wood Stunt


KENNEDY, Archie - Sapper 427 (possibly)
- memorial has A. Kennedy
- born in Brunswick, went to Moreland State School, later moved to Elsternwick
- served with 1 Australian Mining and Boring Company
- embarked from Melbourne
- father, Archie Kennedy, 3 Prentis St., Elsternwick
- KILLED IN ACTION 20 June 1916 in Belgium aged 19.2
- Railway Dugouts Burial Ground, Belgium
* cousin to Reginald Ernest Poulter 2878 from South Melbourne who won the
MM and the Rusian Medal


KENNEDY, George Henry - Private 817
- born May 1892 in Bourke, NSW, son of Robert A, Kennedy who had been in the 21st Battalion
- a Traveller of 22 Park St, Elsternwick. His school was Caulfield Rd & Brighton Rd
- at enlistment was a Clerk of park St, Elsternwick
- served with 5th Battalion (Infantry), G Company
- embarked from Melbourne 21 Oct 1914 on HMAT Orvieto
- R. J. Kennedy, Park St, Elsternwick
- KILLED IN ACTION 25 April 1915 at Gallipoli aged 23
- Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey
* 5' 6", fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair
* personal effects: dice, 13 coins, book, cards, 2 tin cases, knife,stamp


KESTLE, Albert Richard - Private 600
- born 1890 in Taradale, Victoria to John Mannell KESTLE (1833-1912) & Elizabeth Jane PENALUNA (1852-1948)
- he attended Punt Rd, State School
- he married Myrtle Alice FORSCUTT (1892-1957)
- served with 12th Company Australian Machine Gun Corps
- embarked from Melbourne
- NOK
- DIED 28 Sep 1917 in Belgium aged 27
- Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium
* belonged to Prahran Rifle Club for a number of years
more to be added


KIDD, Roy Alexander - Private 275A
- born 1892 in Echuca to James KIDD (1850-1940) & Mary Ann TILLEY (1851-1925)
- served with 58th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne
- father, James Kidd 59 St. Georges Rd., Elsternwick
- KILLED IN ACTION 17 April 1918 in France
- Crucifix Corner Cemetery, Villers-Bretonneux, France
* He had a cousin, Private Ernest 'Ernie' Kidd, killed in Galipoli 27 Aug 1915 and a brother Private 957, Frank Herbert Kidd, returned from serving in France with the: 1 Veterinary Section - 14 to 16 Reinforcements. 2 Veterinary Section - 14 to 16 Reinforcements. 1 and 2 Mobile Veterinary Section - 14 to 18 Reinforcements. 3 Mobile Veterinary Section. 4 and 5 Mobile Veterinary Section - 17 to 25 Reinforcements. Veterinary Corps - Special Reinforcements. (February 1916 - November 1918)


KILLICK, Reginald - Corporal 957
- born July 1892 in Kogarah, NSW to William Henry KILLICK (1855-1925) & Grace EVERS (1858-1902)
- a Teamster of Regent St, Kogarah, N.S.W.
- served with 1st Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Sydney 18 Oct 1914 on HMAT Afric
- father, William Henry Killick, Carnegie, Victoria
- KILLED IN ACTION 21 Sep 1917 in Belgium aged 25
- Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium (body exhumed 21 Sep 1917)
* 5' 9", fair complexion, brown eyes, fair hair
* ... 17 Feb 1916 Lance Corporal Reginald Killick, now reported dangerously ill, relapsing fever, admitted seventeenth General Hospital, Alexandria (Varicose Veins), will furnish progress report when received. Pronounced out of danger on 22 Feb. 8 March 1916, now reported Lance Corporal Reginald Killick progressing favourable.
* 6 Aug 1917, Reginald Killick, serving as 1st Battalion, A.I.F. of the A.I.F.: It is not necessary for me to make a will. I arranged my affairs before leaving England
* No 967, Cpl. R. Killick, 7/- per diem from 11th August 1916, to wife, Mrs Molly Killick of "The Fire", Hurstbourne, Tarrant, Andover, Hants. This cancels previous allotment of 4/- per diem
* 22 March 1967, 70 Kleins Road, Northmead, to the Secretary of the Department of the Army. Canverra. Re: Anzac Commemorative Medallion and Medal. ? wish to apply for the above, in respect of my father, Corporal R. Killick - 957. Yours, Miss Grace Howard Killick"
* 22 August 1922, to the Officer in Charge, Base Office, Melbourne. "Dear Sir, I would be very much obliged if you could let me have the address of Mrs M. Killick, widow of Corporal Reg. Killick, 1st Battalion, A.I.F. Mrs Killick came out to Australia on the R.M.S. 'Orontis'?? about the end of November 1919, and went to live with her husband's relatives in Melbourne and Sydney. The reason I am asking is that I have had a letter from a friend who is desirous of knowning her whereabout."


KIRKLAND, William Angus - Sergeant 572
- born 1893 in Elsternwick to William KIRKLAND (1865-1948) & Margaret SCOTT (1864-1896)
- served with 5th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne
- DIED OF HIS WOUNDS 20 Sep 1917 in Belgium
- Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium
* more to be added


PHOTO
Australian soldiers at the Battle of Polygon Wood
see William Francis Jones

a DIRECTORY list of the ADVERTISERS in the Waikato Times 5 July 1881

AUCKLAND IRON WORKS
SMITH, H. H. - Durham-street, West Auckland

AUCTIONEERS
? BANKS and Co. - Parawai, Thames
? BUCKLAND, A. - Auckland
? BUCKLAND, J. S. - Ohaupo and Hamilton
... 22 May 1886 Mr Buckland left for Sydney yesterday with eleven head of choice cattle and seven horses, inclufing Comedy, who won the Waikato Hunt Club Steeplechase. Many friends attended the Rotomahana to see Mr Buchland off. Comedy, it will be remembered, was bred at Rotorangi, and was the property of Messrs Grice. There is a general expression of regret that Mr Buckland should be lost to the community
? COTTON and Co. - Cambridge
? DOWDEN, J. - Exchange Auction Mart, Auckland
? HUNTER and NOLAN - Auckland
? HUNTER and NOLAN - Ohaupo
? HILL, K. - Hamilton
? KNOX, J. - Hamilton

BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS
? HAY, W. M. - Hamilton
? GRESHAM, Thomas - Te Awamutu
? WHITAKER and SHEEHAN, Hamilton
? COLEMAN, W - corner Queen and Shortland street, Auckland
? JACKSON and RUSSELL - Fort-street, Auckland

BLACKSMITHS & WHEELWRIGHTS
? PARKER and GOODMAN - Tamahere
? PEARSON, W. and G. - Hamilton East

BOOTMAKERS
? STEPHENS - 136 Queen-street, Auckland

BREWERS
? CUMMING, W. - Hamilton East
? DICKSON and BURNETT - Ngaruawahia

BUTCHERS
? AVENELL, W. - Te Awamutu
? LAIDLAW - Te Awamutu

CARRIERS & CARTERS
? KELLY, W. H. - Hamilton

CHINA & GLASS WAREHOUSE
? SANDES & Co. - Hamilton

COMMISSION AGENTS
? CLARK, G. E. - Cambridge
? COTTON and Co. - Cambridge
? EDGECUMBE, J. S. - Hamilton
? ROCHE, R. W. - Te Awamutu

DRAPERS
? COX, N. R. - Hamilton
? GARLICK and CRANWELL - City Arcade, Auckland
? HATRICK, J. E. R. - Hamilton
- J. R. E. Htrick, Draper, Tailor and Clothier, Hamilton East, Hamilton West and at Mr A. Isaacs' late store, Duke-street, Cambridge - Blankets from the Kaiapoi, Roslyn and Wellington Factories. Flannels (Colonial and English) in great variety. Shirtings, Sheeting &c., ladies Macintoshes and Gents' ditto. Dress materials - Plushes, Silks, Veveteen, &c., &c., a splendid selection to choose from. Ladies'and Children's Hats in endless variety. Ladies' Riding Caps from 6d each. Ribbons, Laces, Feathers &c. Crewel Silks, Knitting and Macrame Cord, Trousers and every description of fancy goods. The finest assortment of Jerseys out of Auckland
? MOSES, J. - Hamilton and Te Awamutu
? RATTRAY, W. - 66 Queen-steet, Auckland
? SOMERFIELD, F. J. - 134 Queen-street, Auckland

DRESSMAKERS & MILLINERS
? RATTRAY, W. - Queen-street - Auckland

ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS
? BOYLAN - 74 Queen-street, Auckland
? SANDER, T. G. - Hamilton
? SIMMS, James - Hamilton

GALVANISED IRON WORKS
? PARKER, S. - Wellesley-street, Auckland

GENERAL MERCHANTS
? DEY and FRENCH - Hamilton East
- Tea Dealers and General Merchants, invite all to Inspect, Compare and Try their large and well-assorted stock. Just received, Ladies', children's, Men's and Boy's Boots. Dey and French 3/- tea. 3d a pound (about 9c per pkt of 100 tea bags! in 2012), Maize, oats, Chaff, Flower and Garden Seeds, Agents for Langstroth Beehives
? LAIDLAW, G. A. - Te Awamutu

GRAIN & PRODUCE MERCHANTS
? HENDRY & DACRE - Queen and Custom-house streets, Auckland
? HESKETH and AITKIN - 1905 Queen-street, Auckland
? LAYBOURNE, Adam - Fort-street, Auckland

GROCERS & TEA DEALERS
? GIBBONS, H. P. & Co. - Hobson-street, Auckland
? TREWHELLAR, T. - Hamilton

HOTELS
? CUNNINGHAM and KING - Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson-street, Auckland
? GAUDIN, F. - Waikato Hotel, Hamilton East
? GWYNNE, Richard - Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton
- Richard died in May 1883 and a long obituary was written in the Waikato Times ... the form and face of Mr Gwynne were so familiar to all who lived in or visited Hamilton, that his departure from their midst will create a void which nothing can fill up ... a native of Rosstrevor, in the County Down, he left the Old Country in the year 1849, and made a tour of North and South America ... the ship in which he took passage was unhappily wrecked at Barwon Heads, and Mr Gwynne, who was an expert swimmer, was among the number of those who reached the land ... he had long been suffering from disease of the liver, until at length dropsy supervened ... the remains of the late Mr Gwynne were interred in the Hamilton West cemetery beside those of his two sons who died shortly afyer the family's arrival in Waikato ...
? LEWIS, H. - Central Hotel, Te Awamutu
? MISSEN, Edwin - Te Aroha Hotel, Waihou
- three miles from the Thames Valley Goldfield, visitors will find first-class accomodation and every comfort at the above Hotel with good Stabling and secure paddocks. None but the best brands of Ales, Wines and Spirits kept in stock. Saddle horses for hire, coaches for the Waikato and the Goldfield call at the Hotel daily
? O'HALLORAN - Te Aroha
? PEARCE, W. H. - Commercial Hotel, Hamilton
- he had the Royal Mail Hotel in Victoria street, Auckland in 1875
? RAYNES, Andus - National Hotel, Cambridge (transferred from W. Walker 1879)
? ROSE, F. - Masonic Hotel, Cambridge

INSURANCE COMPANIES
? New Zealand Insurance Company - Insurance Building, Auckland
? Mutual, Norwich

LAND AGENTS
? CLARK, G. E. - Cambridge
? HILL, K. - Hamilton
? ROCHE, R. W. - Te Awamutu
- 10 April 1890 Dr Pairman and Mr R. W. Roche, being about to leave the Waikato, were entertained at dinner at Mr Lewis' Hotel on Thursday, the 3rd inst., all the surrounding districts being well presented (but no women invited) ... Mr Roche had been residing in Te Awamutu for over twenty years. He had been many years on the staff of the 'Waikato Times'. Polite and courteous to all with whom he came in contact, he was a favourite with all, especially the ladies ...
? SEARANCKE, W. N. - Hamilton ([url=http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/2s10/1)William Nicholas[/url]

MANURES & BONEDUST
? CLARK, G. E. - Cambridge
? CUMMING, W. - Hamilton East
- Do not leave your bones lying loosely about, send them to the Waikato Bone Mill and turn them into money. Bones purchased in any quantity
? HAMMOND and BRYAN - 1 Fort-street, Auckland
? HURST, W. J. and Co. - 101 Queen-street, Auckland and Ohaupo
- Bonedust, Boneflour, Superphosphate of Lime, Superphosphate and Blloid mixture, Clover and Grass seeds, Agricultural Implements of every description

MILLERS
? HALLY Bros. - Cambridge (flour mill)
? LAMB, R. - Ngaruawahia
- in 1882 Hally & Lamb offered to merge their mill properties in the Waikato Farmers'Co-operative Association
- in 1885 they dissolved the partnership
- Hally Bros, Brewery at Cambridge was leased to E. Cussen in 1886

NURSERYMEN
? SHARP, J. - Cambridge

SEED MERCHANTS
? CLARK, G. E. - Cambridge
? FOREST, F. - Piako
? HILL, K. - Hamilton
? HURST, W. J. and CO, - 101 Queen-street, Auckland
? KEELY, J. - Cambridge West
? LABOURNE, A. - Fort-street, Auckland
? PALMER, W. J. - Carleton-road, Auckland

TIMBER MERCHANTS
? BERRY, GARDENER and NEIL - Orakau and Kihikihi (Sawmills opened c1880)
? COULTHARD Brothers, Steam Saw-Mills - Ohaupo
? LAVERY and WHITEHOUSE - Te Aroha
- Ironmongers, Builders, Timber Merchants, all kinds of buildings designed and erected. Licensed dealers in Arms and Ammunition, Blasting Powder and Fuse. Dynamite and Caps. Saddlery, Hollowware, Plated Goods, Glassware, Paints, Stockholm Tar, Oils, Coal Tar, Stoves, Cutlery, China, Stationery
? THORNTON, SMITH and FIRTH - Auckland

TAILORS & OUTFITTERS
? JAGGS, William - Cambridge
- he opened his store on Xmas Eve 1879 bext door to Hammond's Chemist. He also carried on the his store in Ngaruawahia which he had had for 2 years
? MARTIN, James - Hamilton (Private with the 3rd Waikato regiment)
? NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY - Auckland
? RATTRAY, W. - Queen-street - Auckland

WHOLESALE TINSMITH
? WAITE, H. - Fort-street and Eden-terrace, Auckland


last updated 23-9-12

John BARR, poet (1809-1889) lived Kaihiku, Clutha + Dunedin, Otago from 1852

the biography of John BARR is on Dictionary of New Zealand from which I have taken parts of and put here

I found a poem he submitted to the 'Otago Witness' 19 April 1856 which I cannot find anywhere else so want to share with our readers

... John Barr was born on 24 October 1809 at Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, the son of a manufacturer, James Barr and his wife, Rebecca Barr. He was educated at a parish school before entering the engineering trade, eventually establishing the firm Barr and McNab, which took on large shipbuilding contracts on the Clyde. On 11 April 1844, at Paisley, he married Mary Jamieson LAMB; they had at least two daughters and two sons. The closure of the firm following contract failures decided the Barrs on emigration, and in 1852 they sailed for New Zealand on the Dominion, arriving at Port Chalmers on 28 September. They settled on a farm at Halfway Bush, Wakari, later moving to a property at Kaihiku which they named Craigielee. About 1861 Barr sold the farm and retired to Dunedin. From the time of his arrival in the colony Barr enjoyed a successful career as a poet and achieved some eminence in Otago society ... Barr's enthusiasm for the potentials of the new colony is often grounded in a grim retrospection. The majority of his references to Home focus on the oppressiveness and injustices of the rigid class system he had left behind. A strongly egalitarian idealism emerges:
'Nae mair the laird comes for his rent,
When I hae nocht to pay, sirs.
Nae mair he'll tak me aff the loom,
To touch my hat, and boo to him';
and there are sharp contrasts between the helpless poverty of the British working classes and the prosperity of the settlers' lives:
'There's nae place like Otago yet,
There's nae wee beggar weans,
Or auld men shivering at our doors,
To beg for scraps or banes.
... read more at link above


Barr's Poems and songs are characterised by a strong Scottish identity, immediately evident in the language.
This is the poem published in the Otago Witness 19 April 1856
... O JEANIE LEAVE YOUR FATHER'S HA' ...
O Jeanie leave your father's ha',
And gang wi' me my dearie O
To yonder cot beside the burn
That wimples down sae clearly O,
There wild flowers deck the clay-built wa's,
There's nought to mak' you eerie O,
For love stands blinking at the door
To welcome you my dearie O.

The moon shines bright o'er yonder hill,
And stars are sparkling rarely O,
But your twa een outshine them a',
And that my heart kens sairly O;
O pledge your troth to me sweet lass,
There's witnesses abune us O,
Nae mair our loving hearts shall part,
Till death come in between us O.

She has pledged her troth in sweet embrace,
With joy their hearts are swelling O,
While crimson blushes on her cheek,
Their tale o' love are telling O.
Now Georgie in his humble ha'
Is happy late and early O;
There's mutual love between the twa,
Altho' they live but sparely O.

Then wha wad sigh for lordly ha's,
Wi' a' their pomp and splendour O,
And wha to mingle wi' the great
Wad peace o'mind surrender O;
He's happier far that ower the riggs
Gangs hame to his ain desire O;
In slumbers sweet he taks his rest,
And waukens blythe and cheerio O.

- J. B., Craigielee



NOTES
31 May 1856 - FOR SALE
... The property called Craigielee, situate in the Wakari District and containing 20 acres of land, and a weather-boarded house thereon. Ten acres of the land have been under the plough, 3 acres of which are now laid down in grass. There is abundance of timber and a fine stream of water upon the property. The price will be low and early occupation given. For particulars apply to Messrs Harris and Gillies, Dunedin
... this ad ran until October 1856 when it then read "To Sell or Let" and the ad was still running, and John Barr still living there, in May 1861 when John put it up for sale by Private Contract. By Feb 1862 John was in Dunedin when he printed a 'little volume' of poems, published in Edinburgh. The 'Otago Daily Times' wrote ... "quite irrespective of their local character, which endows them with a peculiar attraction, the Poems possess intrinsic merits in themselves which entitle them to rank high as literary productions"


In 1857 he moved with his wife Mary and their four children to Balclutha, and established a farm which he called Craigielee. He was the founder of the New Zealand Robert Burns Society

on September 18th 1889
at his residence, Ravensbourne, John Barr, Craigielee, in his 80th year ...

21 September 1889
Our obituary column this morning (says Thursday's Daily Times) contains intimation of the death, at the ripe age of 80 years, of Mr John Barr, well known by his territorial appellation of "Craigielea." The deceased gentleman was born in Scotland, and was for some years a member of the firm of Barr and McNab, engineers, Paisley. In 1852 he emigrated to Otago, "?n order," to use his own words, "to hew out a home for himself and his family in the wilderness." In those early days of the settlement the figure of Mr Barr was well known, and not less widely than his genial humor and his talent for comprising songs and poems. Yhe fruits of his efforts in this direction he published in book form in 1861, and many of the pieces contain fine specimans of humor and satire. He settled at the Half-way Bush on his arrival, and afterwards removed to Kaihiku, where his farm was subsequently bought by the late Mr Kettle. Mr Barr then lived at the Water of Leith, and some few years back became the recipient of a considerable legacy, since which time he has lived a somewhat retired life, latterly at Ravensbourne, where he died yesterday. He is survived by Mrs Barr and two daughters, one of whom is married. There is no doubt that when the early history of Otago comes to be fully written, Mr Barr's name will be found prominent among those of the early settlers

9 November 1889
Mr John Barr, known in Dunedin as the "Water of Leith poet", died on September 18 at his residence, Ravensbourne, Otago. Mr Barr, who was eighty years of age when he died, was born in Paisley, Scotland, and arrived in New Zealand in 1852. He was an apt versifier, and some of his poems bore traces of deep feeling and great sympathy with nature. In 1861 he published a book of songs which is still to be found in Dunedin libraries. For many years he lived near the picturesque Water of Leith, until recently when he removed to Ravenshourne. Mr Barr had also an estate at Craigielea. In addition to his poems, Mr Barr was an occasional contributor to several New Zealand journals

11 November 1889
IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN BARR, late of Craigielea, deceased. All person having claims against the late Mr John Barr, of Craigielea, are requested to send in their accounts to the Executors, care of the Perpetual Trustees Company, before the 15th inst., otherwise they will not be recognised. Walter Hislop, John McFarlane, Executors


If you know who his children were, or if you're a descendant, we would like to hear more. Please leave comments below



PICTURE
Portrait of John Barr published in Otago Punch, 9 February 1867
taken from top link

last updated 22-9-12

the RIGGS buried in Karrakatta, Fremantle Perth WA to Dec 2011
(some birth dates may be approximate, based on age at death)
BIG THANKS to janilye of this site for her help and input. Due to all her digging she has discovered that many of the Riggs below originated from Dorset, England. This is also where the Kiwi Riggs originated and, I believe, the reason Alfred and his family moved from Carterton, Wairarapa and ended up in Freo back in early 1900s.
We, rather janilye!, will eventually find that connection ...


ALFRED HENRY Riggs (1853-1934)
- 3rd child of Andrew Cooper RIGGS (1831-1915) + Mary Ann RICHARDSON (1824-1908), he arrived in Lyttelton, New Zealand as a 4 year old
- he married Davinia Robinson BOULTROME? (1854-1935) in 1878
- they settled in Carterton, Wairarapa
- they moved to Perth, Western Australia between 1891-1908
- they lived in Cottesloe, Perth
- Arthur died 21 March 1934 aged 79
- his grantee was Davinia Robertson Riggs
Buried with Davinia in Grave 0078, Section HA, Presbyterian area at Karrakatta cemetery. Albert's side of the headstone reads: (click the link above):- In Loving Memory of Alfred Henry Riggs, beloved husband of Davinia Robertson and loving father of Maggie, Davinia and Donald. Died 21 March 1934 aged 79 years. 'Forever with the Lord'.


ALLEN Riggs (1924-1997)
- last address was Mount Lawley, Perth
- Allen died 26 April 1997 aged 73
- his ashes dispersed at Karrakatta cemetery


ALMA EDITH Riggs (1898-1978 nee WILLIAMS)
- Alma married Montague John Riggs in Broome, West Australia in 1923
- her last address was South Como, Perth
- Alma died 10 May 1989 aged 80
- her ashes memorialised at Fremantle cemetery
by janilye on 2012-09-22 05:03:45
Alma Edith Williams was born North West of Bendigo in Eaglehawk in 1897, the daughter of John Daniel Williams (1866-1931) and Edith Emily STARR (1868-1938) John and Edith married in Chewton, Victoria in 1896. He died at Narrogin, West Australia and she died at Mount Lawley.


DAVINIA ROBERTSON Riggs (1842-1935 nee BOULTROME?)
... database has Lavinia
- Davinia married Alfred Henry Riggs in New Zealand in 1878 (see 1st entry)
- her last address was Cottesloe
- Davinia died 20 Feb 1935 on 20 Feb 1935 at her residence, Rarotonga, 25 Mann-street Cottesloe, Davinia Robertson Riggs, widow of the late Alfred Henry Riggs, darling mother of Davinia Rhoda (Mrs Bernard Holt) and Donald Alexander Riggs, and devoted grandmother of Merome Holt. Privately interred on February 21 in the Karrakatta Cemetery by Arthur E. Dariea and Company. The Rev Harry Beere conducted the last rltes. Nearer my God to Thee. Buried with Alfred in Grave 0078, Section HA, Presbyterian area at Karrakatta cemetery. Davinia's side of the headstone reads:- Also Davinia Robertson Riggs, died 20th Feb 1935, aged 80 years. 'Nearer my God to Thee'. Devoted grandparents of Merome Holt (Merome became well known during WWII as part of an entertainment group to the troops overseas, she played piano, danced and sang)


DOROTHY EILEEN Riggs (1915-2011)
- lived East Fremantle
- Dorothy died 22 Dec 2011 aged 96
- his ashes memorialised at Fremantle cemetery


EDWARD GILBERT Riggs (1989-1998)
- last address was Jurien Bay. West Australia
- Edward died 6 March 1998 aged 80
- his ashes taken by Funeral Director


EMELINE Riggs (1892-1967)
- her last address was Lake Grace, Eastern Wheatbelt
- Emeline died 19 August 1967 aged 75
- her ashes dispersed at Karrakatta


FLORENCE Riggs (nee ROBBINS 1888-1956)
- daughter of W. T. Robbins, London, England
on 26 Oct 1935 at Christ Church, Claremont, by the Rev. J. Bell, Donald Alexander, only son of the late Mr and Mrs A. H. Riggs, of Rarotonga, Mann-street, Cottesloe, to Florence, third daughter of the late Mr and Mrs W. T. Robbins, of London, England. (her father in law was Alfred Henry, first entry above)
- Florence lived at Cottesloe
- she died 18 Dec 1956 age 68
- her ashes are scattered over garden at Karrakatta


FREDERICK EDWARD ARTHUR Riggs (1928-1992)
- his last lived at Kallaroo, Perth suburb
- Frederick died 22 May 1992 aged 64
- ashes memorialised at Pinnaroo Valley Park


GEORGE MURRAY Riggs (1859-1909)
- his last address unknown
- George died 9 July 1909 aged 50
- his grantee was David Charles Woodston Wilson
- he is buried gravesite 1488, Anglican area of Fremantle cemetery
by janilye on 2012-09-22 01:40:14
I've got an address for a George Riggs in 1909 at the Cleopatra Hotel in Fremantle as a yardman. The Cleopatra was a wild pub in 1909 the licensee then was Alfred J. Button the next year it was sold. It was right down on the Wharf. May not be the same bloke, the only link is Fremantle and the fact that I can find only 1 George Riggs death in WA up to 1971.
DEATHS: RIGGS GEORGE M Male FREMANTLE 149 1909 no Marriages.
... The West Australian, Saturday 10 July 1909
FUNERAL NOTICES - RIGGS?The Friends of the Late Mr. George Murray Riggs are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of Mr D. C. Wilson, Clifton House. Market-street, Fremantle. TO-MORROW (Sunday) AFTERNOON, 11th inst. at 2.3O o'clock. ARTHUR, E. DAVIES and CO., Undertakers. Market street, Fremantle. Tel No. 225
... The West Australian Monday 12 July 1909
The funeral of the late Mr. George Murray Riggs took place yesterday. afternoon, and was well attended. The cortege left the residence. of Mr. D. C. Wilson, "Clifton House," Market-street. Fremantle, and proceeded to the Fremantle Cemetery, where the remains were interred in the Church of England portion.
- The pall-bearers were: Messrs. C. Quorn, T. T. Cooper, C. Buzza, and P. McCarthy. The chief mourners were Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Wilson, Mrs. Carlson, Miss Beattie, and Messrs. Quorn and W. Best. Numerous wreaths and floral tributes were sent by friends. The Rev. F. G. O'Halloran officiated at the grave. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Arthur E. Davies


HARRY PARKER Riggs (1861-1946)
- his last adddress North Fremantle
- Harry died 17 Sep 1946 aged 85
- his grantee was Maud Isadore Robinson
- he is buried gravesite 0032, section MON HH, Baptist area at Fremantle cemetery
by janilye on 2012-09-22 02:48:23
Harry Parker Riggs was born 11 June 1861 at Kooringa South Australia and died at North Fremantle on the 17 September 1946. He was the son of William RIGGS (20 September 1835, Dorset, England-25 June 1909, Gawler, SA) and Ann Jane PARKER (1837 County Down, Ireland-24 May 1920 in Gawler SA)


HORACE GRENFELL Riggs (1913-1967)
- his last address was Spearwood, West Australia
- Horace died 6 Nov 1967 aged 54
- his ashes are memorialised at Fremantle cemetery


JONATHAN EDWARD Riggs (?-1991)
- his last lived Tom Price, Pibara, West Australia
- Jonathan died 1 May 1991 age unknown
- ashes notice posted at Karrakatta cemetery


MABEL Riggs (1921-2006)
- her last address was Cooloongup, Perth
- Mabel died 3 Sep 2006 aged 85
- ashes taken by Funeral Director at Fremantle cemetery


MAYNARD BARNETT Riggs (1887-1967)
- his last address was Maylands, Perth
- Maynard died 11 April 1967 aged 79
- his ashes dispersed from Karrakatta cemetery


MONTAGUE JOHN Riggs (1898-1973)
- his last address was 8 Orient St., South Fremantle
- Montague died 9 June 1973 aged 74
- ashes memorialised at Fremantle cemetery
by janilye on 2012-09-22 04:26:50
Montague was a seargent of police in Perth and Alma Edith was his wife. Her maiden name was Williams, they were married in Broome in 1923
He was born in 1898 at Wool, Dorset, England to Montague RIGGS (1872-?) and Fanny STICKLEY (1869-?) whose children were:
* Joseph H Riggs (1896 Bere Regis, Dorset-?)
* Matthew G Riggs (1897 Bere Regis, Dorset-?)
* Montague John Riggs (1898?1973)
* Cecil R Riggs (1900 Wool, Dorset-?)
Don't know when Montague migrated, this is where he worked as a policeman:
? 1925 Subiaco - Constable
? 1931 Nullagine Police Station (Kalgoorlie)
? 1936 Balcatta
? 1937 Leederville
? 1943 Fremantle
? 1949 South Fremantle
? 1958 South Fremantle living 170 Hampton Rd, Fremantle, made Seargent this year
? Retired about 1962


MONTAGUE RAYMOND Riggs (1925-2002)
- born in 1925 in Perth, son of Montague Riggs & Alma Edith Williams above
- his last address was Guildford, Perth
- Montague died 7 March 2002 aged 76
- his ashes memorialised at Fremantle cemetery


ROSSLYN CLARICE Riggs (?-1936)
- her last address was Spearwood
- Rosslyn died 28 Nov 1936 age unknown
- she is buried gravesite 0048, section MON A3, Anglican area at Fremantle cemetery



NOTES
by janilye on 2012-09-22 03:59:35
I didn't realise Harry was related. His father William Riggs came out on the Marshall Bennett in 1853. He and Ann Jane Parker were married in St. George's Church, Gawler, South Australia on the 1 May 1856.
As far as I can tell these are their children and there is no George Murray Riggs;
George (1858-1858) born and died in Gawler
Mary Jane (1859-1924) died in Melrose, South Australia
Allice Ann (1860-died as an infant)
Harry Parker (1861-1946) died in Fremantle
James Parker (1863-1948) died Gawler, South Australia
Esther Allen (1865-1944) died in Riverton, South Australia
Albert William (1867-1938) died in Port Pirie, South Australia
Alice Edith (1871-1950) died in Port Pirie, South Australia
John Andrew (1873-1962) died in Adelaide, South Australia
George Handel (1876-1969) died in Gawler married Ethel Strongman (1878-1958)
Annie Elizabeth (1879-1954) died in Largs Bay, South Australia
... I was of the opinion that if George Murray Riggs was related at all it would be as a brother to William Riggs. Have to find immigration record.



PHOTO
Christ Church Claremont built 1892
wedding venue of Donald Alexander RIGGS & Florence ROBBINS in 1935

last updated 22-9-12

for arr123 - 20 Sep 2012
looking for Riggs in new zealand decendants from Dorset England
also read comments at end for more details


William RIGGS married Mary ANGEL 15 May 1807 in Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset
- they had a son:
1809 - 1897 George Angel Riggs
- George married Thomasine/Tamzin COOPER 20 March 1830 in Coombe Keynes
- they had a son:
1831 - 1915 Andrew Cooper Riggs in Wool, Dorset, England
Andrew's mother died Dec 1841 in Wareham, Dorset
His father next married Charlotte WHITE
- in April 1851 census Andrew was an unmarried Carpenter in Bethnal Green
- Andrew married Mary Ann RICHARDSON on 1 July 1851 Richmond-upon-Thames
- in November 1852 he is in Brownlow road, Haggerston, Hackney, London


Andrew Cooper RIGGS (1831-1915) arrived into Lyttelton, Christchurch on 29 Jan 1860 on the Robert Small, with his family, having left London on 6 Oct 1859
the family was:
? Andrew Cooper Riggs, aged 29, a Carpenter (1831-1915)
? Mary Ann Riggs, aged 35, his wife (1824-1908)
and their children:
? Andrew Cooper Riggs aged 7 (born 1852)
? Arthur 'George' Riggs aged 6 (born 1853)
? Alfred Henry Riggs aged 4 (born 1855)
? Julia Thomasine Riggs aged 2 (born 1857)
... there was also a 1 month old baby on board:
? Amelia Thomasine Riggs (born 1859)

NOTE a couple of the children are proving difficult to find either marrying or dying. Because in 1902 Andrew is said to have had 3 sons & 2 daughters living, we will find them by process of elimination. When Amelia married in 1888, her parents said "their youngest daughter" so she is to be counted in the 5 surviving children of 1902


the following was written in 1902 in The Cyclopedia of New Zealand and gives a lot of info for Andrew ... Mr. Andrew Cooper Riggs, who was elected to the Newton Borough Council in 1885 when the borough was formed, sat till 1894, when he did not seek re-election. No other member of the council has, so far, sat for so many consecutive years. For nearly his whole term of office he was chairman of the streets committee, and he acted as mayor for a time. The water scheme was initiated and carried out during his term, and so were numerous contracts for road-making and drainage. Mr. Riggs was born in Dorsetshire in 1831, and was brought up to the building trade at Blandford. After finishing his apprenticeship he went to London, where he married and established himself in business as a builder and contractor. In 1860 Mr. Riggs came to New Zealand by the ship ?Robert Small,? and landing at Lyttelton, went on to Christchurch, where he settled and started in the building trade. He removed to Wellington in 1866, was in business at Marton for sixteen years, during which he erected the Town Hall, Sir William Fox's residence at Westoe, and the whole of the township of Crofton also for Sir William Fox. In February, 1885, Mr. Riggs landed in Auckland, where he carried on business as a builder and contractor till 1892, when he established his present business, that of a land agent in Karangahape Road, Auckland. Mr. Riggs is a prominent member of the Rechabites, and other temperance societies, and has held the position of District Chief Ruler, and secretary. While he was at Marton, he organised a branch of Rechabites in that town. Mr. Riggs filled the post of past master and past grand treasurer to the Orange institution of New Zealand, and was at different times chairman, secretary, and treasurer of the Marton and Crofton public schools. His volunteer experience extended over sixteen years in Christchurch and at Marton; and while at Marton he was a member of the vestry of the Anglican Church Mr. Riggs is married to a daughter of the late Mr. Henry Richardson, of Tottenham Court, London, and has three sons and two daughters.


Andrew Cooper RIGGS & Mary Ann RICHARDSON had another son, a year or so after their arrival bringing their family to 7 children:

... 1
1852 - 1928 ANDREW COOPER RIGGS, junior
- born 28 Nov 1852, baptised St Mary Haggerston, Middlesex
- Andrew married Bessie Maggie LUCAS (1853-1930) in 1890
found by janilye: NZ Electoral Roll has Andrew Cooper Riggs junior:
1880/81 - Rangitikei, 100 acres with shop etc
1890 - Newtown Ave, Wellington, Shoemaker
1896 - Austin St., Wellington, Shoemaker
1900 - 48 Austin St., Wellington, Shoemaker also Bessie Riggs, married woman
the known children of ANDREW & BESSIE:
*1892 - 1969 Louisa Elsie Riggs
- Louisa married Roy NIX in 1915 & they farmed in Carterton
- Roy was the 3rd of 4 children of Lewis NIX & Sarah Ann WOOD. His father was chairman of Parkvale School from 1880 to 1884 and 1893-1895. Roy served in WWI as Private 53060 with the NZEF, 28th Reinforcements Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company. He embarked from Wellington 14 July 1917 for Bapaume, France. He had been nine months in the trenches before he was KILLED IN ACTION 24 Aug 1918. His wife Louisa was then living at Seddon street, Carterton
- Louisa died 15 Sep 1969 aged 75 & buried Block 1, Plot 506, Lawn A at Clareville
*1894 - 1944 Clifford 'George' Riggs
- Clifford served in WWI as Private 10/4183 with the NZEF, 11th Reinforcements Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company. He embarked from Wellington 1 April 1916 for Suez, Egypt. His father, Andrew Cooper Riggs was then living at Seddon street, Carterton. Clifford died 14 Jan 1944 aged 49 & is buried PLOT 1, R.S.A. at Clareville, Carterton
*1898 - 1963 Mona Ivy Amelia Riggs
- Mona married Arthur Courtney CARWELL-COOKE (1901-1979) in 1924
- Mona died 20 Aug 1963 aged 65 & buried Plot 56Z/3, Lawn at Karori, Wellington with Arthur
*1905 - 1905 Harry Kenneth Riggs
- Harry died Dec 1905 aged 6 months (database has 6 years), he is buried in PLOT 29. OLD UNSEC at Clareville cemetery, Carterton
ANDREW COOPER Riggs died 3 Nov 1928 aged 76 in Carterton
- he is buried PLOT 3, NEW SUR A at Clareville
BESSIE Riggs died 1 June 1930 aged 67
- she is buried PLOT 4, NEW SUR A at Clareville


... 2
1853 - ARTHUR GEORGE RIGGS
- nothing found for Arthur


... 3
1855 -1934 ALFRED HENRY RIGGS
- Alfred married Davinia Robinson BOULTROME? (1854-1935) in 1878
- their known children:
*1880 - 1891 Margaret 'Maggie' Davinia Robinson Riggs
- Margaret died 20 March 1891 aged 11
- she is buried Plot 63.I at Bolton st, Wellington
*1884 - 1977 Davinia Rhoda Amelia Riggs
- Davinia married Bernard Molineux HOLT in Perth, W.A. on 14 Jan 1909
16 Jan 1909 ... A quiet, but pretty wedding took place in Claremont, Western Australia, on January 14, at the residence of Mrs Holt - for a long time resident of Tinakori Road, Wellington - when her youngest son, Mr Bernard Molineux Holt, was married to Miss Davinia Riggs, only daughter of Mr and Mrs A. H. Riggs, of Claremont. The ceremony was performed by the Rev W. J. McClemaus at Christ Church. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Donald Riggs, wore a pretty dress of ivory chiffon taffetas, with veil and orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet. She was attended by Miss Winifred Holt, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Blanch Pettard, of St Kilda, Melbourne, who both wore frocks of white silk muslin and white Merry Widow hats. Mr Lionel Preston acted as best men. The wedding breakfast was held at 'Muritai", (Fraser street, Claremont) Mrs Holt's residence, after which the newly married pair left for the Claremont jetty, where a private launch, gaily decorated with bunting, awaited and took them up the river to Applecross. There they spent the first few days of their honeymoon
- Bernard died 15 Aug 1955 aged 72 at Swanbourne, Perth
- Davinia died 16 April 1977 aged 93 at Claremont, Perth
- they are buried together Grave 0343, Anglican area at Karrakatta cemetery
*1888 - Donald Alexander Riggs
- Donald married Florence ROBBINS (1888-1956) in 1935
on 26 Oct 1935 at Christ Church, Claremont, by the Rev. J. Bell, Donald Alexander, only son of the late Mr and Mrs A. H. Riggs, of Rarotonga, Mann-street, Cottesloe, to Florence, third daughter of the late Mr and Mrs W. T. Robbins, of London, England.
On 10 August 1836 the staff of Elder, Smith and Co., Ltd., held a dance and bridge party at the Savoy Hotel ballroom. Mrs Donald Riggs wore amethyst satin. Mrs Bernard Holt wore maize angel skin. On 3rd August 1938 New Zealand Visitors were Entertained at the Covent Garden Cafe. Cries of "Haere-Mai" (welcome) and "Kia-Ora" (good luck) greeted the New Zealand Government Tourist and Trade Commissioner in Australia (Mr W. Taylor) and the New Zealand Government representative in Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia (Mr. J. A. Malcolm) when they were guests of honour at a dinner arranged by the New Zealand Association of Western Australia... Mrs Bernard Holt wore maroon embossed satin peplum over navy blue satin frock and Mrs Donald Riggs, black velvet emsemble
- Florence died 18 Dec 1956 aged 68, her ashes scatterd over garden at Karrakatta
- in the West Australia Electoral Rolls, Donald was living in Fremantle from 1916-1963. Not known yet what happened to him (possibly look at Warringah, NSW)
ALFRED HENRY Riggs died 21 March 1934 at Cottesloe, Perth, aged 79
DAVINIA ROBINSON Riggs died 20 Feb 1935 at Cottesloe
on 20 Feb 1935 at her residence, Rarotonga, 25 Mann-street Cottesloe, Davinia Robertson Riggs, widow of the late Alfred Henry Riggs, darling mother of Davinia Rhoda (Mrs Bernard Holt) and Donald Alexander Riggs, and devoted grandmother of Merome Holt. Privately interred on February 21 in the Karrakatta Cemetery by Arthur E. Dariea and Company. The Rev Harry Beere conducted the last rltes. Nearer my God to Thee. Buried together Grave 0078, Section HA, Presbyterian area at Karrakatta cemetery. Albert's side of the headstone reads: (click the link above):- In Loving Memory of Alfred Henry Riggs, beloved husband of Davinia Robertson and loving father of Maggie, Davinia and Donald. Died 21 March 1934 aged 79 years. 'Forever with the Lord'. Davinia's side of the headstone reads:- Also Davinia Robertson Riggs, died 20th Feb 1935, aged 80 years. 'Nearer my God to Thee'. Devoted grandparents of Merome Holt (Merome became well known during WWII as part of an entertainment group to the troops overseas, she played piano, danced and sang)


... 4
1857 - ? JULIA THOMASINE RIGGS
- Julia married John WILLCOCKS (1847-1893) in 1879
- the known children of JULIA & JOHN:
*1881 - 1966 Frank Willcocks
- Frank married Margaret KELLY in 1913
*1883 - ? Mary Willcocks
- Mary married William James Henry FORD in 1906
*1886 - ? Elizabeth Willcocks
- possibloy married William Henry EDWARDS in 1921?
*1889 - Sidney Cooper Willcocks
- nothing known about Sidney
*1891 - Charles Willcocks
JULIA next married Frederick Charles WOLFERSTAN (1850-1926) in 1896
- not yet found what happened to them after this


... 5
1859 - 1921 AMELIA THOMASINE RIGGS
- Amelia married Charles David COLLIER (1866-1958) in 1888
24 March 1888 - AUCKLAND
... On March 15 1888, at the residence of the brides's parents, by Mr Robert Laing, Charles David Collier, eldest son of the late Mr C. Collier, engineer, to Amelia Thomasine Riggs, youngest daughter of Mr A. C. Riggs, builder; both of this city
- the known children of AMELIA & CHARLES:
*1894 - 1974 George Edward Collier
- George married Edith Elsie Gladys HAYTER (1894-1965) in 1920
- Edith was born in Brockenhurst Hants, Portsmouth
*1898 - ? Rose Amelia Collier
- Rose married Henry George PARSONS in 1924
*1900 - 1970 Charles David Collier
- Charles married Mary Ann WILKIN (1903-1979) in 1925
- daughter of Thomas WILKIN & Elizabeth HOCKLEY
*1903 - 1975 Alfred Herbert Collier
- Alfred married Florence Esther KILGOUR (1908-1972) in 1932
- daughter of William KILGOUR & Lillian 'Lily' BLAKE


... 6
1862 - 1949 ALBERT FREDERICK RIGGS
- the exact date of Albert's birth is not recorded, rather I cannot find it recorded, but he was born some time in 1862
- Albert married Kate Rebecca BURNISTON (1862-1948) in 1882
On 29 June `1882 - WELLINGTON
... at the residence of the bridegroom's father, College-street, Wellington, by the Rev R. Bavin, Albert Frederick, youngest son of A. C. Riggs, to Kate Rebecca, youngest daughter of the late G. F. Burniston, of Burton-on-Trent, England
- the children of ALBERT & KATE:
*1883 - 1928 Arthur Vernon Riggs
- Arthur married Catherine Isabel FERGAN in 1911
- Arthur was a Carpenter, he died 16 Dec 1928 aged 45 and is buried Plot 378 J, Section CH ENG2 at Karori, Wellington. The headstone reads "Until the day breaks and the shadows flee away"
*1885 - 1971 Albert James Stanley Riggs
- Albert married Minnie Elizabeth NICHOL (1887-1966) in 1910
*1887 - 1964 Lawrence Henry Cooper Riggs
by janilye on 2012-09-22 07:02:19: Lawrence Henry Cooper Riggs was born in Auckland and enlisted at Randwick, NSW the son of Albert Frederick Riggs. Joined up on the 29 August 1914 he was a carpenter and 27 years old. Before he joined up he spent 18 months in the Wanganui Rifles. He was at the landing on 25 April 1915, woumded at Lone Pine both legs and left arm, survived, returned to Australia 1917 shell shock. He was married, I found a letter from his wife asking for the Anzac Commemorative Medal she signs it G. E. Riggs. Her name was Gladys Edith and in 1967 she lived at 12 Lord St, Kempsey, NSW
- Lawrence served in WWI as Private 23/18/1 with the 1st Battalion, E Company. He embarked from Sydney 18 Oct 1914 on Transport A19 Afric. His next of kin was his father, Albert Frederick Riggs, Waipawa. He returned to Australia 8 May 1916
- Lawrence married Gladys Edith PHELPS (1894-1983) in 1917
- in the Australian Electoral Rolls:
1930 - Warringah, New South Wales
1937 - Macquarie, New Aouth Wales
1943 - 1963 Lyne, New South Wales
- Lawrence Henry Cooper Riggs died 23 July 1964 aged 77. He is buried Row: B, Portion: Col at Kempsey East cemetery, his wife Gladys Edith, died 13 July 1983 aged 89. Sydney Morning Herald 14 July 1983 RIGGS, Gladys Edith Phelps. - July 13, 1983, at Kempsey Hospital, of 6 Hodgson Street, Crescent Head and late of 9 Lord Street, Kempsey, loved wife of the late Lawrence H. C. Riggs, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Joan and Alan Dooley (Bathurst), Patricia (Crescent Head), Milton and Rita (Kempsey) and loved grandmother and great-grandmother of their children, aged 89 years
*1889 - 1943 Ernest Richardson Riggs
- Ernest was a Carpenter. He served in WWI as Rifleman 28538 with the NZEF, 9th Reinforcements 4th Battalion, H Company. He embarked from Wellington 11 Oct 1916 for Plymouth, England. His mother was then living at 18 Fritz street, Palmerston North
*1894 - 1963 Reginald Walter Riggs
Reginald served twice in WWI as Rifleman & Private 28539 with the NZEFC, 9th Reinforcements 4th Battalion, H Company in 1916 & 43rd Reinforcements F Company in 1918. In 1916 his mother was at 18 Fritz street, Palmerston North & in 1918 she was at 18 Russell street, Palmerston North
- Reginald married Mary Teresa REA in 1921
*1896 - ? Gladys Kate Riggs
- more info needed
*1900 - 1978 Florence Mildred Riggs
- Florence married Norman PLIMMER (1901-1962) in 1930
*1902 - 1959 Herbert Burniston Riggs
- Herbert died 19 July 1959 aged 56 & his ashes buried Plot 111 DIV 10, NICHE at Karori with his wife, Mona McDonell GRAY (1906-1983), whom he married in 1931
*1904 - 1977 Norman Leslie Riggs
- spouse not found
- Norman died 18 Oct 1977 aged 73 & buried SOLDIERS ASH BURIAL K Row 1a, Plot 230 at Waikumete, Auckland
ALBERT FREDERICK Riggs died 8 March 1949 aged 86 & buried Plot 432 L, Section CH ENG2 at Karori, Wellington with KATE REBECCA who died 19 Jane 1948 aged 86



Mary Ann Riggs died 2 Sep 1908 aged 85
Andrew Cooper Riggs died 23 July 1915 aged 84
they are buried together WESLEY DIVISION A Row 6, Plot 14B at Waikumete, Auckland

it now appears we have found the "5 children"
research continuing


TIMELINE & NOTES
15 July 1863 - CHRISTCHURCH
Andrew had an unclaimed letter at the Christchurch Post Office

17 Dec `863 - CHRISTCHURCH supreme court
... The sittings under the Debtors'and Creditors'Act 1863, were resumed in the Town Hall on Tuesday last at 11 o'clock. Re: Andrew Cooper Riggs. Mr Slater appeared for the petitioner, who was a builder of various places, but latterly of the Town Belt, Christchurch. This was an application for final discharge. Affidavits were read to the effect that notice had been given to the creditors to attend meetings, and that they had failed to attend on the days named in the affidavit. His Honor, considering the whole circumstances, and it being evident that there was no estate, granted the order of discharge

13 April 1864 - CHRISTCHURCH Electoral Roll
... Andrew Cooper Riggs was living in the Town Belt, east in the leasehold property No.1137, corner of Tuam and Madras streets

13 Jan 1888 - AUCKLAND
... in the Auckland Police Court against Charles Barrett,


NOTES
because Andrew Cooper Riggs junior lived in Carterton and his father lived in Auckland we will assume at this time that this Last Will and Testament of Harriet Mann (1830-1902) was signed by her friend, Andrew Cooper Riggs senior on 28 May 1902 ... this is the last will and testament of me HARRIET MANN of Auckland in the provincial district of Auckland in the colony of New Zealand, Widow. Hereby revoking all former WILLS and testamentary dispositions made by me I direct my just debts and funeral and testamentary expenses to be paid as soon as conveniently may be after my decease. I Appoint my friend Andrew Cooper Riggs of Auckland in the aforesaid, Estate agent and my son in law George Waddel of Auckland aforesaid court bailiff... (read the will at the link)

also, found by janilye, 1880/81 NZ Electoral Roll has Andrew Cooper Riggs senior:
College streeet, Wellington, Builder
Rangitikei, 100 acres, part of A.R.

see also RIGGS buried Karrakatta



PHOTO
ANDREW COOPER RIGGS senior
- taken form New Zealand Electronic Text Centre

last updated 21-9-12

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 *


LAURIE, Bertram Alfred - Private 1387
- born 1894 in Melbourne to John Walter LAURIE (1869-1947) & Phoebe Josephine PRIEST (1864-1909)
- enlisted from Claremont, Tasmania
- Baker of Alder Street, Caulfield
- served with 15th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne
- father, John Laurie, Alder St, Caulfield & 156 Olive St Caulfield
- KILLED IN ACTION 30 April 1915 at Gallipoli aged 21
- Quinn's Post Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey
- re buried Grave 4, Row A at Popes Hill Cemetery
* 5' 6", dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair


LAURIE, Peter Frederick - Gunner 31420
- born at Footscray to Peter LAURIE (1863-?), 8th of 12 children of Peter LAURIE & Jean WEYMES) & Jane Ross DONALD. They owned land called 'Red Hill' near Murphy's Flat. When the railway line passed through the area, the railway station was called Laurie. (Between Dunolly & Inglewood)
- a Clerk of 31 Droop St, Footscray
- served with 10th Field Artillery Brigade
- embarked from Melbourne 23 Dec 1916 on RMS Orontes
- father, Peter Laurie of same address, also 10 Halstead St., Caulfield
- DIED OF HIS WOUNDS 13 Sep 1917 at Dickebusch, just south of Ypres, aged 23
- Godewaersvelde British Cemetery, France
* eye witness accounts:
- medium height, thick, stout set, fair, very jovial, sang well, did not smoke, single
... he died at the 37th C. C. Station of multiple shell wounds
... he was wounded while asleep under the tarpaulin alongside the ammunition wagon at Dickebusch. There were only five or six shells came over at the time and this was the only one to do any damage - it was a direct hit. I was on the spot immediately we heard the shell land and saw him taken away. He was a late Reinforcement and had only been a few weeks with us
... we were hit by the same shell at Dickebusch at 1.30 a.m. and were together at the 1st Dressing Station and at the C.C.S. where he died the same day white I was there after an operation. The C.C.S. was about 12 miles from Dicebusch. Private George Kruger 31954 was there wounded with us
... Laurie was hit at Dickebusch by a shell and died of wounds the next day, buried at Godwaesveldte about 3 kilometres from Popperinghe. I detailed the burial party


LEE, Henry Iliff - Corporal 3755
- memorial has M. J. Lee
- born 1887 in Walhalla, Victoria to Charles Harrison LEE (1846-1903) & Elizabeth SMITH (1859-1945), attending State School 957, Walhalla, Victoria
- Henry was a Hairdresser, enlisting 23 Sep 1915 from the Military Training Camp at Blackboy Hill, Western Australia (10,399 people enlisted at Blackboy Hill, used to house large numbers of Australian Imperial Force (AIF) troops before they left for the various battlefront locations. Troops were transported to the adjacent Helena Vale Railway station and marched across to the camp, so as to not interfere with the working of the Eastern Railway)
- served with 51st Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Fremantle 12 Feb 1916 on HMAT Miltiades
- mother, 'Leslie' 5 Willow St, Elsternwick
- KILLED IN ACTION 14-16 Aug 1916 at Mouquet Farm, France aged 29
- exhumed from the vicinity of Pozieres and reburied Plot 10, Row M, Grave 2 at Serre Road Cemetery No 2, Beaumont Hamel, France
* 5' 6" Dark complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair
* Henry, nicknamed 'Curley', was the 7th born of thirteen children, in the busy gold-mining town of Walhalla. Henry's brother, Charles Gordon Lee of Darling road, Caulfield, when speaking of Henry said, "Henry led a splendid life in every respect and stuck to his widowed mother till duty called. Henry was a splendid athlete and without enemy." Henry's father died in Kalgoorlie in 1903, his mother living till the 15th. June 1945, died at Malvern
* in 1917 brother Charles Gordon Lee was living at Repton Road Caulgield East
Kalgoorlie Miner, WA. 14 August 1917
... LEE ? In loving memory of our dear brother, Corporal Henry Lee, who was killed in action in France on August 14th, 1916. One of God's best._ ? Inserted by his loving sister and (brother-in-law. B. and J. Pinkus, brothers George Lee (Beria). Roy Lee (Perth) and fiance, Minyon Griffiths
... LEE ? In loving memory of my dear mate, Henry (Curley) Lee, who was killed in action at Mouquet Farm, on August 14th, 1916. One of the whitest, one of the best ? Inserted by Vic Pinkus.
... LEE ? In affectionate memory of 'Curly' Lee, killed in action, France, August 14th, 1916. ? Inserted by his old pal and comrade, Roy Fitzpatrick.
... LEE ? A tribute to the memory of our dear friend, Sergeant Henry J. Lee, who was killed in France. 14th August, 1916. R.I.P.


Le BROCQ, Norman Edward - Private 3080
- born May 1897 Stawell, Victoria to John Henry and Susan Le Brocq,, he attended Glen Huntley State School
- a Blacksmith of Park Avenue, Glenhuntly
- served with 58th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 29 Sep 1915 on RMS Osterley
- father, John Henry Le Brocq, 18 Park Ave., Glen Huntley
- KILLED IN ACTION 27 March 1918 in France aged 20
- St Pol British Cemetery, St Pol-sur-Ternoise, France
* 5' 6", sallow complexion, blue eyes, fair hair
* eye witness account:
... I was travelling by train to Doullens, and we were in St Pol Station, which was about 20 miles behind the line, when the Germans started shelling the station with long range guns. The train was moved outside the station, and received a direct hit from a 12" H.E. shell, which killed 11 men outright, and wounded about 10 more. I stopped behind to clear up and saw, and recognised, the bodies of Jack Reid, Frank Bunting and 'Hallie' Phillips, under the horses with which they had been travelling, also the body of Cpt. Joe Cook, who had been thrown over a hedge, and Charles Beer, who was lying on the line. They had all been killed outright. I also saw the bodies of R/Q/N/Sgt Osborne, and Ptes. Rompie, Le Brock, and Day, who had also been killed outright by the shell. It happened at about 8p.m. towards the end of march 1918. We had to leave the bodies on the side of the line and continue our journey. The Railway Transport Officer, at St Pol Station, promised to attend to the burial


LEACH, Cuthbert Francis - Private 2854
- memorial has C. F. Leich
- born 1895 at St Arnaud to Henry Francis LEECH & Margaret MUIR
- he was a Carpenter of 55 Bowen St, Moonee Ponds
- served with 37th Battalion A.I.F.
- embarked from Melbourne 16 Dec 1916 on HMAT Medic
- father, Henry Leach, of same address
- DIED OF BRONCHO PNEUMONIA 17 Nov 1918 at 40th Stationary Hospital France aged 21
- buried St Marie Cemetery, Havre Div. 62, Row Q, Grave Certified by Headquarters 17 April 1919
* Wounded Sep-Oct-Nov 1917, fractured humerus and ribs, severe
* Father lived in Moonie Ponds. However person giving info to the War Memorial historian was R. Bowen of Hotham St, Elsternwick


LEMON, Henry David - Private 493
- memorial has H. N. Lemon (best match is Henry David)
- born 1874 at at Isleworth, England to Frank LEMON (1844-1888) & Rachel PRYKE (1844-1910). He attended school at Arragon Rd., Twickenham, England.
- enlisted from Albert Park (10km from Caulfield)
- served with 5th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne
- wife, Annie Lemon, 10 Dow St, South Melbourne (9km from Caulfield)
- KILLED IN ACTION 25 April 1915 in Gallipoli aged 40/41
- Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey
* 5' 10", sallow complexion, grey eyes, brown hair
* Henry was previously in the R.M.A serving on the HMS Camperdown. He was onboard when she rammed the Victoria on 22 June 1893. He married Annie Elizabeth LANGDON (1875-1959) in Middlesex, England in 1900 & had 3 daughters in England:
1901 - Norah Annie Innis Lemon
1903 - Eileen Dora Lemon
1907 - Kathleen Margaret Lemon


LENNON, Hugh - Private 3868
- born April 1886 in Tanjil, Victoria to William LENNON (1856-1903) & Mary McDonald (?-1950)
- a Sleeper Hewer c/o Miss Lizzie Boyce, Bringolong, Victoria
- served with 23 Infantry Battalion
- embarked from Melbourne 8 Feb 1916 on HMAT Warilda
- mother, May Lennon, 26 Parkville St, Burnley & 7 Sheady St, Richomnd
- KILLED IN ACTION 4 Aug 1916 in Moquet Farm, France
- Courcelette British Cemetery, France
* 5' 11", medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair
* reported missing, certified 1 Oct 1917 as killed in action
- eye witness account:
... I saw him lying at Moquet Farm but don't know what happened after


LENNON, John Alexander - Private 3574
- born Nov 1890 in Geelong to William Lennon & Margaret McDonald Ellison ???
- Labourer, with sister Ellen E. Lennon at Mr J. Crisp, Bell St, Coburg
- served with 29 Infantry Battalion
- embarked from Melbourne 1 Aug 1916 on HMAT Orsova
- sister, Ellen Eliza Lennon c/o Rev F. Lewin, 'Vicarage', Elwood, Victoria
- also mother, Mrs William Watts of 118 hawthorn Rd, Caulfield
- KILLED IN ACTION 29 July 1918 aged 27
- Mericourt-L'Abbe Communal Cemetery Extension, France
* Elsie Elizabeth Lennon, N.O.K and beneficiary. Informed base records she had no objection to 'our mother' receiving war medals. address given - Mrs M Watts 118 Hawthorn Rd., Caulfield,
wife of William Watts.
* 5' 7", dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair
* on 20 May 1921 his sister Ellen wrote: "My father William Lennon deserted my mother and family of six about 30 years ago, and as my mother who was in delicate health was unable to keep her family without his support, the State took them all over, five at first and the remaining one - james - a few years after. My late brother No. 3574, Private John A. Lennon, 39th Battalion, and myself, two brothers and one sister were taken care of by Mrs Murray, Kilgour Street, South Geelong, until we were 13 years of age when we were put to work. I have three brothers who were killed in action, as under:-
No 3774 Pte J. H. Lennon, 29th Battalion
No. 133, Pte. H. Lennon, 8th Light Horse Regt.
No. 1366, Pte. R. Lennon, 7th Battalion
All were unmarried. I was next-of-kin to the first and last mentioned. I have no objection to our mother being given the medals"
* in 1922 his mother & stepfather received his British Bar
* in his Will left everything to his sister c/o Mr J. Crisp. In 1924 she was in Kew


LENNON, Richard - Private 1366
- born Nov 1887 in Geelong
- a Labourer of 3 Robb St, Spotswood, Victoria
- served with 7 Infantry Battalion
- embarked from Melbourne 2 Feb 1915 on HMAT Clan McGillivray
- stepfather, William Watts, Spotswood
- KILLED IN ACTION 7 Aug 1915 at Gallipoli aged 27
- plot 2, row A, grave 43 Shrapnel Valley Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey
* 5' 7", medium complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair
* Richard Lennon was a state ward. HIs mother wrote from 11 Hawthorn St, Caulfield on 25 Sep 1920: "Dear Sir, In reply to your enquiry re the father of Private R. Lennon. I do not know as he deserted me and the six children twenty six years ago at Wangaratta. The youngest being in arms at the time. The police hunted for him but did not find him and the children were taken by the state. Afterwards married Mr W. Watts"


LEWIS, Henry - Private 3073
- born June 1896 in Tasmania
- Driver of 5 Buckley Street, East Caulfield
- served with 6 Infantry Battalion, 15th Machine Gun Company
- embarked from Melbourne 29 Sep 1915 on RMS Osterley
- mother, Henrietta Peterkin of same address
- KILLED IN ACTION 20 July 1916 in France aged 20
- Plot 1, Row B Rue-Du-Bois Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, France
* 5' 6", fresh complexion, grey eyes, brown hair
* his stepfather Henry Peterkin, of Carnegie, signed the consent form for Henry's enlistment


LEWTAS, Ivo Lawrence - Private 6828A
- born Maryborough, Victoria in 1899
- Ivo was a Student on enlistment
- served with 24th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 21 Nov 1917 on HMAT Nestor
- father, James Jesse Lewtas of 45 Selwyn Ave., Elwood, Victoria
- also, father J. Lewtas, 63 St Georges Rd. Elsternwick
- DIED OF HIS WOUNDS 8 August 1918 in France aged 19
- grave 6, row A, plot 5 Crouy British Cemetery, Crouy-Sur-Somme, France
* 5' 8", fair complexion, brown eyes, black hair


LINGHAM, Arthur Robert - Company Sergeant Major 415
- born 1890 in Nathalia, Victoria to William Octavius LINGHAM (1859-1939) & Jane Clotilda LIDDY (1858-1941)
- he was in the Commonwealth Civil Service prior to enlisting
- served with 29th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 10 Nov 1915 on HMAT Ascanius
- father, William Lingham, "Acheron" Royal Ave., Glen Huntley.
- DIED OF HIS WOUNDS 5 Dec 1916 at 38th casualty clearing station France aged 26
- buried Heilly Station Cemetery (adjacent to Hospital) Mericourt-L'Abbe, France
* Arthur had a sister, Elsie May Maud Lingham (1887-1952) & a brother, Bertram Gordon Clement Lingham (1901?1941)
NOTES Arthur was just over 6' tall. He was promoted to Sergeant on 10 March 1916. Wounded accidently in France, receiving a gun shot wound to the upper left wrist on the 22 July 1916, receiving initial treatment at the general hospital in France and then on the 26 July 1916 transferred to the Kitchener Hospital in Brighton, England. Returned to France on 14 October 1916. Promoted to Company Sergeant Major 24 Nov 1916
* His father wrote a very moving piece about Arthur on the War memorial circular; "He was of an interesting nature. Good musician and tenor singer. Likewise an all round sportsman and a general favourite in the regiment also amongst the general public, both home and abroad"
* The Argus, 5 Dec 1919 LINGHAM HINES CLARK ? In loving remembrance of our dear friend, Arthur Robert Lingham, died of wounds received in France 5th December, 1916; also our dear nephews and cousins, Harry Clark, died of wounds, 5th General Hospital, France, 7th October, 1918; and Sam Hines, killed in action in France 24th October, 1917. (Inserted by Mr. and Mrs. Borlase and family, Claremont avenue, Malvern)
* The Argus 5 Dec 1921 LINGHAM ? In loving memory of our dear son, Company Sergeant-Major, Arthur Robert Lingham, 29th Batt., who died of wounds in France, 5th December, 1916. Loved in life, honoured in death, treasured in memory. (Inserted by his loving parents, brother and sister)
* The Argus, 5 Dec 1940 LINGHAM.-In memory of Arthur Robert, son of the late W. and J. Lingham, brother of Bert and Elsie, died of wounds December 5 1916 (22 Royal Avenue. Glenhuntly)


LINTON, Cecil Arthur - Gunner 35032
- born in Burnie, Tasmania 22 Jan 1896, a son of Samuel LINTON & Margaret Howells HOOPER. He attended Caulfield Grammar thence to the Dental College and the University of Melbourne
- Dental Student of "Clontarf" Meadows St., East St. Kilda
- served with 6th AFA Brigade Australian Field Artillery
- embarked from Melbourne 9 Nov 1917 on HMAT Port Sydney
- father, Samuel Linton, of same address
- KILLED IN ACTION 28 July 1918 in France aged 22.6
- Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, France
* 5' 7?", fresh complexion, grey eyes, brown hair


LLOYD, George Francis - Company Sergeant Major 11821
- born in Kilmore, Victoria 5 March 1895. Only son of Methodist minister, Rev. George Samuel LLOYD & Helena Jane HONDS of the Methodist Parsonage in Stawell, later moving to the Parsonage in Mimosa Street Caulfield
- George attended Wesley College Melbourne
- a Clerk of 5 Levien St, Essendon
- served with M T Australian Army Service Corps att 3rd Division School
- embarked from Melbourne 5 June 1916 on HMAT Afric
- father, G. S. Lloyd of same address, previously in Caulfield
- DIED OF PLEURITIS at the 1st Casualty Clearing Station, France
- Estaires Communal Cemetery and Extension, France
* 5' 6?", fresh complexion, grey eys, brown hair


LOOKER, Frederick Keith - Lance Corporal 308
- born in Melbourne Aug 1886, to George Arthur LOOKER (1850-1906) & Fanny Rosina DICKSON (1854-1940 daughter of Bassett Dickson of Glen Ayr, Richmond)
- a Bank Clerk of Murrumbeena
- served with 22nd Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 10 May 1915 on HMAT Ulysses
- mother, Fanny Rosina Looker, Neerim Rd, Murrumbeena
- DIED OF JAUNDICE 15 Nov 1915 at St George's Hospital, Malta aged 29
- Grave 5, Row D at Pieta Military Cemetery, Malta
* 5' 8", medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair
* brother of William Robert below
* had a brother, Harold George Looker #13337 (1882-1919)


LOOKER, William Robert - Sergeant 917
- born 1893 in Murrumbeena, Victoria to George Arthur LOOKER (1850-1906) & Fanny Rosina DICKSON (1854-1940), Later moving to 18 Grant St., East Malvern
- enlisted from Ripponlea, a Station hand of Neerim Rd, Murrumbeena
- served with 5th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 21 Oct 1914 on HMAT Orvieto
- mother, Fanny Looker, of same address
- DIED OF HIS WOUNDS at No. 12 General Hosp. Rouen, France aged 23
- St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France
* 5' 11", dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair
* brother of Frederick Keith above
The Argus, 7 December 1916
Sergeant William R. Looker, youngest son of Mrs George Looker, of Murrumbeena, is reported by the Defence department to be dangerously ill. He is suffering from gunshot wounds in the knee, thigh, and arm. On the outbreak of war Sergeant Looker was one of the first lads to enlist from the Murrumbeena district He was in the landing at Gallipoli, and sustained slight wounds both there and later on in France, but until last month, when he met with his present casualty, managed to keep continuously at the front.
The Argus, 6 December 1916
LOOKER - About 2nd December, 1918, at No. 12 Australian General Hospital, Rouen, France, died of wounds, Sergeant William Robert, 5th Battalion, D Company, A.I.F., beloved youngest son of Mrs Looker and the late George Looker, of "Yambee," Neerim road, Murrumbeena. Thrice previously he was slightly wounded, but remained
continuously at the front since the landing at Gallipoli. He faced many hardships and perils, and died a gallant soldier, serving his King and country to the end. Age 23 years


LONG, Cuthbert Jones - Private 469
- born 28 Aug 1870 in Melbourne, attended Scotch College
- a Brokerage Clerk of Hotham St, Brunswick
- served with 7 Infantry Battalion
- embarked from Melbourne 19 Oct 1914 on HMAT Hororata
- widowed mother, Marie Latour Long, Hotham St, Elsternwick
- KILLED IN ACTION 25 April 1915 - 2 May 1915 Gallipoli Peninsula aged 44
- No 2 Outpost Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey, 1? miles NNE of Anzac Cove
* 5' 11?", ruddy complexion, blue eyes, brown hair


LONG, Robert Arthur - Private 1050
- born in Richmond to George Frederick & Rosetta Lavinia Long, attended Tooronga Rd., State School, Malvern
- a Printer of Leamington Cres., Caulfield East
- served with 6th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 19 Oct 1914 on HMAT Hororata
- sister, Rosetta Mary Bishop, of same address
- KILLED IN ACTION 8 May 1915 at Gallipoli Peninsula aged 33
- Helles Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey
* 5' 7", fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair
* written by sister Rosanna Mary Bishop, Dandenong & Bourke Rd., East Caulfield ... "His eldest brother served in the Boer War now living in Colchester in Essex, tried 5 times to enlist but was rejected as medically unfit. Because he was discharged from Boer War as medically unfit"
* his sister Rosetta wrote on 22 July 1920, from East Malvern ... "I am the nearest blood relation, his father, mother, sister, deceased. The eldest of family, a brother, left Australia for Africa 25 years ago and has not returned since, his name is Charles Frederick Long, last heard of in Colchester, England, where my brother-in-law, Corp W. P. Brown late A.I.F. saw him when in England. I am the eldest sister & only living blood relative of the deceased soldier in Australia & was a dependant & next of kin"


LORDING, Harry Griffith - Private 3867
- born March 1886 in Kensington, Melbourne to John Charles & Mary Hannah Lording, attended Parkside State School in Adelaide, Brother of James Jones next
- Landscape Gardener of 17 Melton Place, West Melbourne
- served with 3rd Battalion Australian Machine Gun Corps
- embarked from Melbourne 8 Feb 1916 on HMAT Warilda
- father, John Charles Lording, 55 Maugham St, Parkville, West Melbourne
- KILLED IN ACTION 5 April 1918 in France aged 32
- Ribemont Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France
* 5' 8?", fresh complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair
* brother of James Jones Lording below
* Harry is first left, sitting on ground
* Court Martialled 8 May 1917. AWOL twice (total of 27 days) & when in lawful custody awaiting trial he escaped twice (arrested once in London & again in Poole). Then AWOL again for 16 days. He forfeited 220 days pay


LORDING, James Jones - Private 2462
- born Oct 1890 in Kensington, Melbourne to John Charles & Mary Hannah Lording, attended King Street State School, Melbourne, Brother of Harry Griffith above
- Carpenter of 27 Milton St, West Melbourne
- served with 58th Battalion (Infantry)
- embarked from Melbourne 25 Sep 1916 on HMAT Shropshire
- Father John Charles Lording 55 Maugham St, Parkville, West Melbourne & also of 27 Milton St, West Melbourne
- DIED 14 March 1918 in Belgium aged 28
- Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium
* 5' 8", fresh complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair
* brother of Harry Griffith Lording above
* court martialled a number of times (AWOL & escaping from prison, insubordination, resisting an escort), received 6 months. Rejoined unit 1 Fen 1918 & killed in action 2 months later


LOUDEN, Andrew Anderson - Trooper 2131
- born in Ballarat, attended Dana Street School, Ballarat
- served with 1st Australian Battalion Imperial Camel Corps
- embarked from Melbourne
- father, Henry Louden, "Musellabeh" 40 Meredith St., St. Kilda
- KILLED IN ACTION 10 April 1918 in Palestine aged 23
- Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel
* his uncle, Lieutenant D. L. Thomas, Royal Engineers B.F.F., was killed in action the previous week on 30 March 1918, during the British retreat from Mont St Quentin to Amiens, France


LOVE, Colin Douglas Grant - Driver 3277
- born Feb 1896 in Melbourne, a Clerk of 'Rosslyn' Rosedale Ave, Glenhuntly
- served with 2nd Mechanical Transport Company 6th Field Ambulance
- embarked from Melbourne 4 June 1915 on HMAT Ajana
- father, James Edward Love of same address
- KILLED IN ACTION 18 August 1918 in France
- Daours Communal Cemetery Extension, France
* 5' 10?", dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair
* Colin received the Military Medal posthumously: "On 10 June 1918 near Albert during the successful attack by the 7th Australian Infantry Brigade near Morlancourt, Driver Love drove his Ford motor ambulance car continually from an R.A.P. back to the Relay Post. During this time, for about twelve hours, there was very heavy shelling, and the road was particularly dangerous. He helped to load and unload the car, and by his careful and courageous driving continuously kept the evacuation route open and prevented congestion. He showed great courage and devotion to duty". On 2nd May 1919 they wrote to his father asking if he would like the medal forwarded to him or if he would like it to be handed to him publicly. His father chose to be handed it publicly
* Dorothy Maud Grant Love of Rosedale Ave, Glen Huntley, received his personal effects and was the sole benefactor in his Will


LOVE, James Richard - Private 3064
- born Oct 1891 in Carrum, Victoria to Richard & Mary Love, attended Caulfield State School
- a Labourer of Almond St, Caulfield
- served with 59th Battalion (Infantry), C Company, 15th Brigade
note record varies, also has Private 3061, 58th Battalion, transferred from 6th
- embarked from Melbourne 29 Sep 1915 on RMS Osterley
- father, Richard Love, of Almond St, also Sycamore St, also Hawthorne Rd, also Poplar St, all in Caulfield
- KILLED IN ACTION 19 July 1916 in France aged 24
- plot 6, row J, grave 41 Ration Farm Military Cemetery, La Chapelle-Darmentieres, France
* 5' 4?", fresh complexion, grey eyes, auburn hair
* first reported missing, court of enquiry on 28 Aug 1917 declared him killed in action - eye witness accounts:
... I say positively casualty is not missing. I saw him at Perham Downs, England in June 1917, where he was at mess. I spoke to him. I congratulated him. He told me that he had been reported missing
* a sister of Sycamore St, Caulfield asked they forward her letter, of 28 Sep 1916, to him
* his father wrote on 30 Sep 1916 "Dear Sir, my son J. R. Love, No 3064, 59 Batt C Company was reported as missing on the 19 July last. Since then I have nothing. If you could supply any further information it would relieve my anxiety"


LYALL, Brian - Gunner 1277
- born Feb 1893 in Townsville, Queensland to William & Margaret A. Lyall
- enlisted from St Kilda, Victoria
- a Ploughman of 'Ivanhoe' Glen Eira Rd, Elsternwick
- served with 6th Battery 2nd Field Artillery Brigade
- embarked from Melbourne 20 Oct 1914 on HMAT Shropshire
- widowed mother, Margaret A. Lyall, of same address, later Murphy St, South Yarra
- DIED OF HIS WOUNDS 1 Dec 1915 at Gallipoli aged 22
- buried grave 8, row 9 at N.Z. Point Cemetery, Gallipoli
- re interred grave 5, row I Ari Burnu Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey
* 5' 7", fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair
* letter dated 18 Oct 1920 "I, William Lyall, 22 Logan St, Canterbury, Victoria, do solemnly and sincerely declare that my mother & father are both deceased. I am the eldest brother of the late Gunner Brian Lyall No.1277"
* Letters from an ANZAC gunner compiled & edited by K. M. Lyall
The Argus, 21 Dec 1915
... LYALL - Died of wounds on 1st December, Gunner Brian Lyall, 6th Battery 2nd Brigade, A.F.A., 1st Division, younger son of M. A. Lyall, 'Ivanhoe " Gleneira road, Elsternwick, and the late William Lyall of Greenvale Station, North Queensland, aged 22.
... LYALL - A tribute to our dear comrade Gunner Bryan (Peter) Lyall, killed at Gallipoli 1st December, 1915. He died as he lived - nobly. (Inserted by past and present members of the Christ Church Cricket and Football Club, South Yarra)
The Argus, 2 May 1936 LYALL - In loving memory of our nephew, Brian Lyall, who fell at Gallipoli landing. Inserted by his loving uncle, C. Sproule Hemphill, 12 Cole street, Elsternwick


PHOTO
Battle of MOQUET FARM part of the Battle of the Somme and followed the Battle of Pozieres - see Hugh Lennon

from Connecting Spirits 2012
Stretcher bearers of the 6th Australian Infantry Brigade, under the Red Cross Flag, passing the old cemetery of Pozieres, having come from the line near Mouquet Farm. Image from Australian War Memorial

ELECTORAL ROLL for the HUTT VALLEY, 9 April 1864
original list taken from Province of Wellington
... my additions will be obvious ...

Robert AUSTIN
Place of Abode: Hutt
Place of Property: Hutt, leasehold
- Robert married Mary Ann HALL in 1862

Leonard George BOOR (1825-1917)
Place of Abode: Hutt
Place of Property: Hutt, part of section 35, 10? acres
- born in Market Place, Warminster, Wiltshire, England, 5th of 9 children of James BOOR & Mary BLACHFORD
- Doctor, Coroner, Surgeon and Medical Superintendant at the Nelson hospital, the mental hospital, the Immigration Barracks, the old people's home and the gaol. He gave Botany lessons at Suter's Bishopdale Theological College
- mentioned in the interesting article on Braemar Flats
17 Feb 1917 Dr Leonard George Boor, who died recently at Nelson in his 92nd year, was educated at Christ's Hospital, London. After taking his medical course at Westminister Hospital he practised for about four years in London. His health failing, he determined to come out to New Zealand and take up land. But upon his arrival in Wellington in 1854 he found such a demand for his services as a doctor that he resumed the practice of his profession. In 1870 he was appointed surgeon to the Nelson Hospital and Asylum and held the position for nearly 27 years. He was people's churchwarden at All Saints' Church for many years from 1876 onward. Dr Boor married Miss Emily Mary Arnold (a near relative of Dr Arnold of Rugby) who predeceased him in 1891. His four daughters, who survive him are:
* Mrs R. C. Tennent, of Invercargill, for many years a resident of Patea
- Emily Mary Boor (1854-1944) married Robert Collings Tennent in 1875
* Mrs Kempthorne, wife of Archdeacon Kempthorne of Brightwater, Nelson
- Mary Louisa Boor (1859-1939) married John Pratt Kempthorne in 1878
- a son born 1886 Leonard Stanley Kempthorne became a Bishop
* Mrs Burnett of Woodville
- Edith Johnstone Boor (1866-1952) married Hubert Burnett in 1888
* Miss M. Boor of Nelson
- Millicent Arnold Boor (1870-1963) not married

Henry BARBER (1838-1905)
- born in London to Otho Barber, see next
Place of Abode: Willis street, Wellington
Place of Property: Hutt Bridge, house and land
- born in London to Otho Barber, see next
- Henry married Phillippa Jane KNIGHT (1848-1923) in 1867
- their known children:
1869 - 1945 Edward 'Ted'Daniel Barber
- married Alice Maud HUSSEY (1873-1913) in
- he married Margaret Anne PIRIE in
1874 - 1859 Myrtle Barber
- married Francis Beresford YOUNG (1974-1946) in 1922
1879 - 1939 Otho Barber
- he married Weibker Christina WOOD (1878-1966) in
1872 - Harold Barber
- married Agnes Henrietta Phoebe McEWEN (1877-1966) in
1876 - 1966 Ethel Jane Barber
- married Frank Bryce INNES (-1941) in
1880 - `956 Ainslie Knight Barber
- married Mabel Flora JONES (1889-1968) in

Otho BARBER (1807-1871)
Place of Abode: Hutt
Place of Property: Hutt, household
28 Oct 1863 in the Hutt Court, Otho was charge with allowing his horse to wander in the public highways
4 March 1867 Otho was charged with a breach of the Slaughter-House Ordinance
31 May 1871 at the residence of his son, Henry Barber (see above), Molesworth street, Mr Otho Barber, aged 64 years

Harry BOWLER (1842-1892) aka Henry William, Esq.
Place of Abode: Porirua
Place of Property: Taita
- also had freehold property in Wellington terrace
12 May 1864 Harry Bowler, Esq., to sell without reserve, at his Station, Porirua, on Monday 30th inst., ALL the SHEEP, CATTLE, HORSES &c., now depasturing on the Station, together with the Working Bullocks, Farming Implements, Pigs, Poultry, Furniture, &c, &c.
SHEEP These sheep, about 200 head, are the Produce of Pure Negretti Rams out of imported Ewes, purchased with the greatest care and regardless of expense by the late William Bowler Esq (1773-May 1863), officer of the NZ Company, arrived on the "Stag" in 1852
The rams will be sold separately and the ewes and wethers in lots to suit purchasers. Guaranteed clean
CATTLE The Cattle consist of Milch Cows, Heifers, and a few Steers - all of the very highest class; and 1 pair Working Bullocks
HORSES About 12 head. Among the lot will be found excellent Horses and Mares, and 3 capital hacks
POULTRY Consisting of Peacocks, Turkeys, Geese, Ducks, and Fowls
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS consisting of Ploughs, Carts, Bullock Bows, Yokes and Chains &c, &c
FURNITURE Of the most useful description, including Chests of Drawers, Bedsteads, Clocks, Engravings, Tables, Chairs, Bedding and Bed Linen &c, &c
The DAIRY is replete with every necessary
In addition to the above there is a good Store of Hay, Weighing Machines, Vice, Iron Gates, Wheelbarrows, Fowling Pieces, a variety of Timber for building purposes and various lots too numerous to mention
The Sale takes place at 1 o'clock sharp. Luncheon will be provided. Carriages will leave town in due time for the Sale
ALSO TO LET WITH IMMEDIATE POSSESSION, the valuable homestead now in occupation of Harry Bowler Esq. To let for a term of years the beautiful farm at Porirua Bay. It is impossible to conceive a spot so well calculated for a sheep-farmer to secure a homestead near town, being within an easy two hours ride or drive. There are seven hundred acres of fenced land, with abundance of wood and water, capital stock-yard and cow-sheds, well fenced paddocks.
With such a splendid view of the harbor and bay, at a trifling outlay it might be made one of the most beautiful residence in the colony
12 May 1864 his Excellency the Governor had been pleased to make the following appointment:
In the Wellington Militia, Harry Bowler to be Ensign. Date of Commission, 5th May 1864
23 Nov 1865 at Hawtrey Church, Johnsonville, by the Rev H. W. St Hill, Harry Bowler, Esq., to Elizabeth Sarah HUME, adopted daughter of Henry Taylor Esq., Johnsonville. No Cards. They had a daughter in 1866 - Marion Leny/Lonny Bowler who married John Francis McClean in 1889
25 Aug 1866 Ensign Harry Bowler, of the Porirua Company, Wellington Militia, has resigned his commission
in July 1867 Harry sold another 700 acres in the Porirua Harbor District with 8-roomed house, men's house, barns, stable, pigsties etc

James BROWN
Place of Abode: Upper Hutt
Place of Property: Upper Hutt, freehold
- James was the Proprietor of the Criterion Hotel in Upper Hutt. Because of a severe accident which entirely incapacitated him he had to sell up everything, including the 20 acres on which the hotel stood, in Nov 1866

Charles BUTLER
Place of Abode: Upper Hutt
Place of Property: Upper Hutt, house

Thomas Charles BUTLER (1807-1880)
Place of Abode: Upper Hutt
Place of Property: Upper Hutt, house
on 11 June 1880 at Spring Bank, Upper Hutt, Thomas Charles Butler, aged 73 years. Auckland and Napier papers please copy

Richard BYCROFT, gentleman
Place of Abode: Well Hall, Hutt road
Place of Property: Well Hall, the Hutt, in the Province of Wellington, a house and land, part of section 28

Charles COLLIS, junior (1840-1913)
Place of Abode: Wainuiomata
Place of Property: Wainuiomata. freeholder, rural section, 90 acres, adjoining No.6

Charles COLLIS, senior (1811-1892)
Place of Abode: Wainuiomata
Place of Property: Wainuiomata, freeholder, part section No.2, 33 acres
15 March 1892 The funeral rites of the late Mr Charles Collis, sen., were conducted yesterday at Wainuiomata by the Rev Mr Kirk. The deceased was one of the oldest men in the valley and was also among the old identities of Wellington. Born in Hampshire, England, he emigrated to New Zealand about the end of 1841, landing on the Petone Beach on the 1st March 1842. He lived in the Hutt Valley till about 1846 when he moved to Porirua. There he stayed for thirteen years but being lured by the prospects of the Wainui Valley he took up a small piece of ground, which he has occupied ever since. Two months ago he celebrated his eightieth birthday and up to the time of his last attack of paralysis, he was able to do enough work to keep his farm in working order. About a fortnight ago he suffered two successive strokes of paralysis, and he was taken to the Wellington Hospital, where he died on Saturday. There was a large gathering of acquaintances at the funeral service. Mr Collis leaves four sons and two daughters, of whom all are married wexcept one daughter

Samuel DEATH (1837-1920)
Place of Abode: Waiwetu, Hutt
Place of Property: Waiwetu, Hutt, leasehold land section No.17
- 6th of 9 children of George Gooch Death & Mary Ann Sturgeon
25 Nov 1867 Shortly after three o'clock this morning the alarm of fire roused up the residents in the Hutt, and it was found that the new stables at the Albion Hotel were in flames. The proprietor, Mr Samuel Death, and the neighbours, soon succeeded, however, in stopping the spread of fire, which was confined to the outbuildings, and quickly quenched. The loss sustained is not, we are informed, very considerable, a little harness and some bundles of hay alone being consumed. This afternoon, Constable Brady brought into town from the Hutt, Edward Buckridge, William Buckridge, and George Edwards, charged with having set fire to the stables above named.
30 Oct 1886 The friends of Mr Samuel Death are invited to attend the funeral of his late mother (Mary Ann nee Sturgeon 1805-1886), which will leave his residence, Taita, on Tuesday, 2nd November, 1886, at 3p.m.
11 June 1889 Samuel in court against Ellen Boyd, daughter of Charles Death, Ellen's husband William Boyd and 2 infant grandsons of Charles Death, Ernest & Samuel Death
11 Feb 1890 The Friends of Mr Samuel Death are invited to attend the funeral of his late father (George Death 1808-1890), which will leave his residence, Taita, on Wednesday, the 12th February, at 3.20 p.m.
(Samuel's parents, George & Mary Ann are buried Christ Church Taita)
23 Jan 1897 The friends of Mr Thomas Riddler are invited to attend the funeral of his late mother (Elizabeth 1809-1897), which will leave the residence of her son-in-law, Mr Samuel Death, Taita, for Christ Church cemetery, Taita, Tomorrow, Sunday 24th January, at 1.45 p.m.
19 Sep 1919 There passed away at Eltham recently, Mrs Samuel Death at the age of 78 years (Mary Ann Riddler). Born in 1841 (sic, 1842/43) on the ship Thomas Sparks, just before reaching Wellington Heads, Mrs Death settled at Petone with her parents, Mr and Mrs William Riddler. Mrs Death was married in 1863 and was therefore within four years of her diamond wedding. After living forty years in the Hutt Valley, where their family were all born and brought up, Mr and Mrs Death went to Taranaki. Mr and Mrs Death both passed through the vicissitudes of the early settler's life. Mr Death having served in the Militia in the troubles with the Maori. She leaves a husband and family of nine, eight sons & 1 daughter:-
* 1865 -`1933 Arthur Samuel Death, Levin
* 1867 - 1931 George Death, Thames Valley
* 1868 - 1943 Henry William Death, Fraser road, Eltham
* 1870 - 1946 Frank Death, Fraser road, Eltham
* 1872 - ? William Death, Fraser road, Eltham
* 1873 - 1937 Thomas Death, Fraser road, Eltham
* 1879 - 1947 Norman John Death, Fraser road, Eltham
* 1885 - 1950 Sidney Harold Death, Fraser road, Eltham
* Mrs Thomas Haigh Hudson (Alice Ethel Death 1882-1964?), Palmerston North
** Amy Elizabeth Death 1877-? was another daughter

Robert DEATH (1820-1886)
Place of Abode: Hutt
Place of Property: Hutt, leasehold, No.25 section
- 9th of 10 children of Francis Death & Elizabeth Gooch and uncle of Samuel & Joseph Death here, their father, George Gooch Death, was his brother

Joseph DEATH (1844-1924)
Place of Abode: Waiwetu, Hutt
Place of Property: Waiwetu, Hutt, leasehold land sections No. 66 and 17
- 7th of 9 children of George Death & Mary Ann Sturgeon
- he married Catherine LYNCH St Mary's, Thorndon in April 1866

John DEVINE
Place of Abode: Wainuiomata
Place of Property: No.317, 52 acres, Western Nutt district

John DICK
Place of Abode: Wainuiomata
Place of Property: house and freehold 57 acres on section numbered 16 on map of Lowry Bay and Wainuiomata district

John DICK, junior
Place of Abode: Wainuiomata
Place of Property: Wainuiomata, freeholder, section No.7

William EBDEN (1822-1889)
Place of Abode: Petoni, Hutt
Place of Property: Petone, Hutt, section No.79

William Alfred FITZHERBERT (1843-1906)
Place of Abode: Wainuiomata
Place of Property: house situated on section numbered 12 on map of Lowry Bay and Wainuiomata district

James William FOX (1835-`884)
Place of Abode: Lower Hutt
Place of Property: 10 acres unserveyed land, part of Buck's section

Nathaniel GRACE (1840-1905)
Place of Abode: Wainuiomata
Place of Property: sections 12 and 13, Wainuiomata Valley


Thomas GRACE
Place of Abode: Wainuiomata
Place of Property: sections Nos. 58, 59 and 60 in the Wainuiomata district

Alfred HERD
Place of Abode: Hutt
Place of Property: Hutt, house

Thomas HEYWARD
Place of Abode: Belmont
Place of Property: 60 acres land and house at Belmont, Western Hutt

Henry JACKSON
Place of Abode: Hutt
Place of Property: house and garden, rented at 30 per annum on western side of Hutt road abutting on same

John JACKSON
Place of Abode: Hutt
Place of Property: sections No 43 and 35 Lower Hutt

William KELHAM
Place of Abode: Hutt
Place of Property: Hutt, house and land

William KINGDON
Place of Abode: Hutt
Place of Property: above Belmont, Hutt, 60 acres, freehold

Thomas LIDDY (1832-1905)
Place of Abode: Hansartt
Place of Property: Hutt, 60 acres on section 322, freehold

George Henry LUXFORD (1827-1905)
Place of Abode: Willis street, Wellington
Place of Property: Petone Beach, near the Hutt, 75 acres freehold land

James MILNE
Place of Abode: Hutt, No 29 Section
Place of Property: Hutt,section 29, leasehold

Thomas MULLINS
Place of Abode: Hutt
Place of Property: part of section 25, Hutt road, house and land

George Stewart O'HALLORAN
Place of Abode: Lower Hutt road
Place of Property: Lower Hutt Road, household

Isaac PLIMMER (1834-1908)
Place of Abode: Lambton Quay, Wellington
Place of Property: \upper Hutt

Robert PRICE
Place of Abode: Western Hutt District
Place of Property: No.186, Hutt, Western district

Micaiah READ
Place of Abode: Warden's House, Wellington Gaol
Place of Property: sections No.31 & 32, upper Mungaroa

Thomas ROBERTS
Place of Abode: Hutt Gorge
Place of Property: Stoke's Valley, part of section 179

William ROBINSON
Place of Abode: Stokes's Valley
Place of Property: Sroke's Valley, land half sections No.65

Henry SANSON (1836-1909)
Place of Abode: Hutt Bridge
Place of Property: Hutt Bridge, house & paddock, leasehold

Charles SMITH
Place of Abode: Wainuiomata
Place of Property: Wainuiomata, leaseholder, part section No.1

William John SPACKMAN (1840-1904)
Place of Abode: Upper Hutt
Place of Property: house at Upper Hutt

William TAYLOR
Place of Abode: Hutt road
Place of Property: House & land, Hutt road

John Matthew TAYLOR
Place of Abode: Ghuznee street, Wellington
Place of Property: Village of Richmond, Hutt, half acre land, freehold

Samuel John TOCKER (?-1890)
Place of Abode: Hutt Bridge
Place of Property: Hutt Bridge, house & garden

William Henry TUCKER
Place of Abode: Hutt
Place of Property: Waiwetu road, wooden house & garden

John Howard WALLACE
Place of Abode: Wellington
Place of Property: Mungaroa, Hutt

Henry WOOD
Place of Abode: Pipitea Point, Thorndon Quay
Place of Property: 3 acres in the Hutt part of section No.3

PHOTO
UPPER HUTT c1865
taken from the National Library

HOKITIKA is a township in the West Coast Region of New Zealand's South Island, 40km (25 miles) south of Greymouth
Hokitika is a Maori word, which means 'place of return'
It was given this name for its riches in greenstone (pounamu)


Joseph George BROCKLEHURST (1858-1924)
was born in Sandridge (now named Port Melbourne), Victoria, Australia

he married Ada KNIGHT (1861-1933) in 1882
Ada was born in Debtford, Kent, England


JOSEPH & ADA had 6 known CHILDREN

... 1
1882 - 1957 Ellen Elizabeth Brocklehurst
- born in Hokitika
- Ellen married William BARROWMAN in 1909
ELLEN died 6 September 1957 aged 75


... 2
1884 - 1958 Josephine Caroline Brocklehurst
- Josephine married Lot COOPER (1881-1953) in 1905
- Lot was a son of Reuben COOPER & Alice GLOSSOP
- the known children of Josephine & Lot:
1910 - Jack Allen Cooper
JOSEPHINE died 10 December 1958 aged 74


... 3
1886 - 1941 Ethel May Brocklehurst
- Ethel married Robert LYNN (1884-1961) in 1910
- their known children:
1911 - Ada Mary Lynn
ETHEL died 11 June 1941 aged 54


... 4
1888 - 1961 Ruby Myrtle Brocklehurst
- born in Hokitika
- Ruby married Charles MILLS in 1914
- she married James PARKE (1888-1968) in 1930
- James was born in London, arriving in NZ about 1928
RUBY died 2 April 1961 in Christchurch
- last address: 26 Coleridge street, Christchurch
JAMES died 29 April 1968 aged 80
- they are buried Plot 168, Block 2 at Memorial Park cemetery


... 5
1890 - 1924 Joseph James Brocklehurst
- born 15 Oct 1890 in Hokitika
- Joseph died 24 May 1924 aged 34
- 1 month to the day before his father (see photo)


... 6
1893 - 1967 David William John Brocklehurst
- David was a Farmer
- he married Elizabeth LEENEY in 1917
DAVID died 9 March 1967 aged 73
ELIZABETH died 26 July 1975 aged 78
- they are buried Plot 13, Row T, Block 3 at Taita Lawn cemetery


NOTES
31 Jan 1887 ... Mr Joseph Brocklehurst tenders his thanks to those who so kindly came to his assistance when bathing in the surf the other evening

5 April 1890 ... The Wesleyan Church Bazaar and concert was continued on Thursday last and was pre-emenintly successful, a large number of persons not only attended but investing money in the various useful and pretty articles with which stalls were laden. Miss Annie Bignell, charmingly arrayed as a Fairy, presided at a small model of a windlass neatly constructed by Mr Joseph Brocklehurst and drove a roaring trade

23 Feb 1899 ... The secretary of the Westland Acclimatisation Society beg to acknowledge with thanks a parcel of Japanese Iris from Mr Joseph Brocklehurst for ornamenting the grounds at the hatchery, Kanieri Lake


JOSEPH BROCKLEHURST died 24 June 1924 in Hokitika
ADA BROCKLEHURST died 26 Dec 1933 in Hokitika
- they are buried Plot 6168, Block 282 at Hokitika cemetery


PHOTO
HEADSTONE of Joseph & Ada Brocklehurst at Hokitika cemetery
HEADSTONE READS:
In Loving Memory of
JOSEPH G. BROCKLEHURST
died 24th June 1924
aged 66 tears
ALSO his son JOSEPH
died 24th May 1924
aged 34 years

ADA BROCKLEHURST
22.12.34

BOTTOM PLAQUE READS
In Remembrance
LIONEL RONALD (LES) ARCHER
died 30th July 1993 aged 63 years