ngairedith on Family Tree Circles

I am recommending a family genealogy site, researched and documented with loving care by one of our familytreecircles members, Christchurch NZ researchers, amscott

Much more than a family tree ...
Contains stories, 4940 relatives & 3564 photos at above date (4931 views)
As it is being added to regularly, call back from time to time
The SCOTT FAMILIES TREE


This is the list of the names on their site as at 13 Feb 2016
A
Adams, Aelfthryth, Aelgifu, Aethelred II of England, Aiken, Ainger, Airth, Aitkin, Aldus, Alfred the Great, Allen, Andea, Andrews, Angel, Angier, Angwin, Ankerwis, Archer, Armiger, Armstrong, Arundel, Ashcroft, Ashmore, Astley, Austin

B
Babkirk, Backler, Bacon, Badcock, Bagrie, Bailey, Baker, Baldwin, Ball, Ballard, Banon, Baring, Barnes, Barnett, Barrett, Barrie, Barson, Bartels, Bartlett, Bath, Beal, Beaumont, Beckley, Beckwith, Bell, Bennet, Bennett, Bennetto, Bennetts, Benning, Bentley, Berriman, Berry, Berryman, Bethoc Princess of Scotland, Bevill, Bevill (Bevile), Bibby, Biel, Bigbury, Biggins, Billett, Billinsley, Bingham, Bird, Bischoff, Bishop, Black, Blay, Blewden, Blewett, Blomfield, Blomvyle, Blomfyld, Bloomfield, Boan, Bone, Bonville, Borford, Borgfeldt, Borlase, Borrie, Bosley, Boswood, Bottrall, Bourke, Bowden, Bowler, Bowles, Bowman, Boyce, Boyd, Boyle, Boys, Bradley, Branston, Brice, Bridge, Bridgeman, Briggs, Brinkworth, Britter, Broadley, Broadway, Brockett, Brodrick, Brook, Brooks, Brown, Bruce, Bruer, Brunton, Buchan, Buckle, Buckley, Bucknell, Budge, Bull, Burgess, Burnett, Burrows, Burton, Busvargus, Butcher, Butler, Buttler, Buxton, Byerford, Byers, Byles, Byrn

C
Caddy, Cadenhead, Caird, Calvert, Cameron, Campbell, Campenon, Camperon, Canmoor, Canmore III King of Scotland, Carew, Carnegie, Carrad, Carseldene, Carter, Carteret, Cartwright, Caskey, Cavell, Cawthorne, Chalk, Challacombe, Champernon, Champernoun, Champion, Chapel, Chapman, Chappell, Charles, Charlton, Chase, Cheesman, Chenhale, Chenhall, Chenhalls, Chidderleigh, Christian, Chudley, Churchill, Clair, Clark, Clarke, Clarkson, Claydon, Clemens, Clothier, Cobden, Cock, Cocke, Cockle, Coldbeck, Cole, Coleman, Colley, Collins, Collis, Colombus, Colyer, Combe, Comyn, Connolly, Cook, Cook-Abbott, Coombes, Coombs, Cooper, Corbet, Cornelius, Cornish, Cossins, Cott (alias Scott), Coughlin, Countess of Northumbria, Courtenay, Courtney, Cousley, Cowley, Cowling, Coy, Crawford, Creaner, Crews, Cridge, Crisp, Critchley, Cross, Crossan, Crothall, Crothers, Crowcroft, Crowe, Cruthers, Cunningham, Curline, Curnow, Currie, Curry, Curwen, Cuthbertson, Cutts

D
Dance, Daniell, Darling, Daubeney, David Earl of Huntingdon, Davies, Davis, Davison, Davy, Dawson, Day, De Angus, De Beauchamp, De Beaumont, de Belleme, De Bodrigan, de Bretagne, De Champernon, De Chatellerault, de Chaworth, de Corbell, De Courtenay, de Crepon, de Creully, de Crevecoeur, de Envermeu, De Goldington, De Huntingdon, De Limoges, De Londres, De Meschines, De Monfort, De Mormaer, De Rohant, De Senlis, De Soules, De Taillefer, De Warenne, Dear, Death, Deighton, Delft, Dench, Denis, Dennis, Dennys, Denton, Derby, Dermot, Devereux, Dickie, Dillon, Dinson, Ditty, Dobson, Dodds, Doherty, Dolan, Donegall, Donnelly, Dougherty, Dowding, Dowie, Downey, Drake, Drew, Drofeman, Drummond, Duchess of Saxony, Dunbar, Duncan, Duncan I King of Scotland, Duncan Lord of Mormaer, Dunn, Dunnico, Durie, Durrant, Dutton, Dwyer, Dyer, D'Artois, D'Ath, d'Avove, D'Evreux

E
Eadgifu Kent, Eady, Ealdgyth Queen of England, Ealhswith og the Gaini, Earwaker, Edgar of England, Edlin, Edmund I the Elder, Edmund II King of England, Edmund 'Crouchback', Edward 'Atheling' Prince of England, Edward Elder, Edwards, Edwars, Egan, Eleanor of Castile, Eleanor plantagenet, Eleanor, Queen of Castile, Eleanore Queen of England, Elfgiva, Ellery, Elliott, Ellis, Elphick, Elshaug, Endean, English, Enting, Erisey, Ermengarde Maine, Evans, Everard, Everett

F
Fagg, Farquhar, Farr, Farrar, Farre, Feniel, Ferguson, Ferrand, Filmer, Findlay, Fisher, Fitch, Fitz, Fitz Alan, Fitz Roland, FitzAlan, Fitzgeoffrey, FitzHammon, Fitznichols, Fitzpatrick, FitzRobert, Fitzsiward, Fleming, Flemming, Florence, Fogden, Fohl, Forbes, Ford, Forrest, Forster, Foster, Foulques IV 'Le Rechin' Count of Anjou, Foulques V king of Jerusalem, Fowler, Fox, Francis, Fraser, French, Friggens, Frost

G
Gaasrud, Gage, Galloway, Garvin, Geary, Geenville, Gent, Geoffrey Duke of Brittany, Geoffrey I Count of Gatinais, Geoffrey II Count of Gatinais, George, Gertrud Countess of Nordgau, Gibbon, Gibson, Gieseler, Giffard, Gilbert, Gilchrist, Giles, Gillman, Gilmore, Gilpin, Ginty, Glasson, Gleghorn, Glengarry, Glover, Goffin, Going, Gollan, Good, Goode, Goodhall, Goodmanson, Gorges, Gosling, Gough, Gourley, Gowlett, Graham, Grant, Gray, Greaves, Green, Greenfield, Greenslade, Greer, Grenfell, Grenfield, Grenville, Grenville, Grenville, Grenville, Griffin, Griffith, Grimes, Grimston, Grimwade, Grose, Grove, Grundy, Gunn, Gunton, Gurney, Guy

H
Habgood, Hailstone, Hales, Hall, Halliday, Halligan, Hallowes, Hamilton, Hamley, Hammond, Hampton, Hanchford, Hanham, Haniforth, Hanna, Hannah, Hansen, Hanson, Harbridge, Harding, Harper, Harrie, Harris, Harry, Harrys, Hart, Harvey, Hawkins, Hayden, Hayward, Headen, Healee, Heath, Heifer, Helias Count of Maine, Henderson, Hennessey, Henry, Henry I King of England, Henry II Plantagnet, Henry III, Henry of Huntingdon, Henry the Young Plantagenet King, Hepburn, Herbert, Herlete of Falaise, Hester, Hewers, Hewitt, Hewstone, Hickman, Hicks, Higgins, Higgs, Hignett, Hill, Hillyer, Hines, Hipson, Hitchcock, Hitchings, Hobbs, Hobson, Hocking, Hodges, Hogg, Hogger, Hoile, Holbro, Holmes, Homann, Homes, Honeychurch, Honia, Hood, Hooper, Horgan, Horrox, Hosmer, Houston, Howard, Hudson, Hughes, Hull, Humphreys, Humphries, Huntingdon, Hurl, Hussey, Hutchinson, Hutchison, Huxtable, Huyer

I
Ince, Inwood, Irving, Irwin, Isabella of France

J
Jacka, Jackson, Jacobs, Jacques, Jago, James, Janvikova, Jarden, Jarvis, Jayasuria, Jelbert, Jenkin, Jennings, Jenson, Jermalinski, Jermyn, Joan Queen of Sicily, John, John Le Scott of Huntingdon, Earl of Che, Johns, Johnson, Johnston, Jones, Jordan, Jose, Judith of Brittany

K
Kaye, Keast, Keates, Keckwiche, Keen, Kellaway, Keller, Kelloway, Kemsley, Kendon, Kennedy, Kerr, Kessell, Ketcheson, Kidd, Kidson, Kilday, Kimpton, King, King David of Scotland, King John of England, Kinley, Kirton, Klampt, Knight, Krauss

L
Lafontaine, Lamb, Lane, Langdon, Langley, Langlois, Lanyon, Large, Latimer, Lattimer, Lau, Laurie, Law, Lawrence, Lawrey, Lawry, Lawton, le Pettit, Le Vaillant, Leahy, Leatham, Leathan, Lee, Lefeber, Legat, Leggo, Lennon, Lennox, Leob, Lethan, Leverett, Lewis, Lexium, Liegard, Lies, Lindsay, Line, Linnard, Lipke, Litson, Little, Liudolf Count of Brunswick, Llewellyn, Lock, Loeffler, Loosley, Loring, Lorkin, Louden, Love, Lovel, Luke, Lupky, Lyford, Lyon

M
MacFadden, MacLachlan, Maddern, Maddigan, Maddren, Mahaut Princess of Brabant, Maher, Maitland, Malcolm III King of Scotland, Mallett, Mander, Margaret of France, Margaret Princess of England, Margaret Queen of Scotland, Margetts, Mark, Marriott, Marshall, Martin, Martyn, Marwick, Mason, Mathew, Mathews, Matilda Countess of Flanders, Mauger Count of Mortain, Maxwell, May, Mayers, McAlister, McCann, McClenahan, McCracken, McElwaine, McGavock, McGill, McGilligan, McGrath, McGregor, McGuire, McIntosh, McKee, McKenzie, McKinney, McLachlan, McLaren, McLean, McLeod, McLoughlin, McNeil, McPherson, McQuillan, McWilliam, McWilliams, Mee, Megarry, Meikle, Mellish, Melrose, Memories, Mendoza, Mercer, Meyer, Meyerhoff, Miller, Milligan, Millman, Mills, Milne, Mitchell, Moauro, Moffat, Moor, Moore, Morgan, Morrclear, Morton, Mott, Muir, Munn, Munro, Murish, Murphy, Murray, Murrish, Muschamp, Myers, Mylwaye

N
Nankervis, Nee, Neeley, Neely, Neff, Neill, Nelson, Neustria, Neville, Newman, Newton, Niccols, Nicholas, Nicholl, Nicholls, Nichols, Nind, Nixon, Noble, Norris, North, Noye, Nuttall

O
Oates, Oats, Ockwell, Okeston, Olive, Oliver, Olivie, Olivier, Ollive, Orange, Orr, Osborne, Oscar, Otts, Ousten, Outhwaite, O'Brien, O'Hara

P
Packard, Paesell, Paine, Palmer, Palmieri, Papprill, Park, Parker, Parks, Parmenter, Parsell, Pascow, Paterson, Paton, Patterson, Pattison, Payne, Pearce, Pearse, Pearson, Pegg, Pelbit, Pelz, Penberthy, Penrose, Penwarden, Pepper, Pepperell, Perkins, Perry, Peters, Petrotta, Peyto, Philippa of Hainault, Phillips, Phipps, Pickering, Piggott, Pigott, Pike, Pinckney, Pine, Pirt, Plantagenet, Plantegenet, Platt, Pollard, Polmeare, Pope, Pottmaster, Poucher, Poultney, Powell, Powley, Poyntz, Poynz, Prew, Price, Princess of England, Pringle, Pritchard, Proctor, Proffitt, Pullen, Purkiss, Purvis, Pyke

Q
Quinn, Quipp

R
Radakovic, Raife, Raleigh, Redpath, Reed, Reeve, Reid, Remphrey, Renwick, Reskilly, Reynolds, Rice, Rich, Richard, Richard II Duke of Normandy, Richard the Fearless, Richards, Richardson, Richie, Riki, Riley, Ritchie, Robert Earl of Gloucester, Robert I Count of Artois, Robert I the Magnificent, Roberts, Robinson, Robjent, Robson, Roche, Rodda, Rodger, Rogers, Rognvaldsson, Rohant, Rolton, Roseman, Ross, Roulston, Rouse, Row, Rowe, Rowlett, Roy, Royce, Ryan, Rye

S
Sabinash, Sadler, Saint Ledger, Salmon, Sands, Sanford, Saunders, Saundy, Schildren, Schmidtlein, Schreurs, Scott, Seeley, Sefton, Seward Earl of Northumbria, Seymour, Shackleton, Shakerley, Shansfield, Shaw, Sheard, Sheerin, Sheldon, Shelley, Sheppard, Sherman, Short, Shutford, Shuttleworth, Sida, Sillery, Simms, Simon I Lord of Montfort, Simpson, Sinnott, Sisson, Skinner, Skudder, Sloan, Smith, Smythe, Snow, Sokera, Sole, Soman, Soper, Sorino, Soundy, Southcott, Southgate, Spear, Spencer, Spicer, Spurre, Squire St Ledger, Stalley, Stancliffe, Stanley, Stannard, Stanton, Starling, Steele, Steinmann, Stephens, Stephenson, Stevens, Stewart, Stinton, Stirling, Stock, Storr, Stott, Stowe, Strack, Strickland, Stringer, Strong, Stuart, Studholme, Stuff, Sturt, Suddery, Suffern, Sullivan, Sutherland, Swain, Swann, Swanson, Swenarton, Swezey, Swyt, Sydenham, Symonds

T
Tailer, Tait, Tayler, Taylor, Teed, Templeton, Thacker, Thomas, Thompson, Thomson, Thorn, Throckmorton, Thynne, Tiley, Tingey, Tiplady, Tippett, Tisch, Todd, Todhunter, Tolputt, Tonihi, Tonkin, Toulson, Trace, Tracy, Tredgold, Tregarten, Tregarthen, Tregear, Tregerthen, Tregomynion, Tregoning, Trelill, Tremayne, Trembath, Trenbath, Trengrove, Trenowth, Tresise, Treviler, Trevor, Trewent, Trezise, Tripp, Tubb, Tucker, Turner, Tuttle, Tweedie, Twinn

U
Unwin, Ure, Ustrick

V
Valletort, Van Volkenburg, Vaudrey, Vavasseur, Vermandois, Vickers, Victor, Vine, Vivian (Vyvyan), Von Brunswick, Von Polinitz, Vuletich

W
Wadkins, Walford, Walker, Wallis, Walls, Walsh, Walters, Warren, Warrin, Waterson, Watkinson, Watt, Watte, Watterson, Watts, Wearne, Web, Webb, Webber, Webster, Weeley, Weight, Welch, Wells, Welsh, Wendleborn, West, Westrope, Weymouth, White, Whitfield, Whitleigh, Whitlock, Widmer, Wilde, Wiley, Wilkinson, Willers, William I King of England, William IX Plantagenet, William Longsword, Williams, Williamson, Willsher, Willyams, Wilson, Windsor, Witman, Witt-Hewittson, Wongprathet, Wood, Woodbury, Woodham, Woodley, Woods, Woolcock, Woolcock (Wolcocke), Worden, Worner, Worsley, Wortham, Wratt, Wright, Wyche

Y
Yaxley, Young

hi Scott,
Is there any chance of enabling us to see who 'votes "up" (likes) our comments on posts? similar to how it shows on FB. This would show who is interested in the subject, who was helped by the comment or who agrees with what was said. This could lead to 2 or more of us working together to reach a solution

Obviously, this would not be popular for those giving a "down" vote' but in fact, a down vote is of little help on any comment if we don't know exactly what it is about the comment they do not agree with

Mabel Lillian ALPE (1887-1959)
married Alfred SLOPER (1885-1938) in 1905 and had 5 known children
* 1905 - 1994 Nina Mabel Sloper
- married Lancelot Joseph Cyrus ASHWORTH (1899-1967) in 1925
* 1908 - 1987 Catherine Mary Sloper
- married Alfred Benjamin James HAMLIN (1898-1989) in 1929
* 1912 - Alma Lilian Sloper
- married Sydney Henry BOOTE (1906-1994) in 1935
* 1913 - Phyllis Sloper
- nothing known
* 1915 - 1998 Eric Robert Sloper
- married Joy Isabel Jane COLSON (1919-1998) in 1940

TIMELINE for Mabel Lillian Sloper
New Zealand Herald, 21 May 1931
FARMERS UNION - WOMEN'S DIVISION
A most successful meeting of ladies, presided over by Mrs A. Sloper, was held in the Tokoroa Hall to meet the president and several members of the Putaruru branch, who were present to assist in the formation of a Women's Division in Tokoroa

Auckland Star, 18 January 1934
PUTARURU
An enjoyable evening was given by Mrs A. Sloper at her home, Tokoroa, to farewell Mrs Barr, who is leaving the district. Mrs Sloper was assisted by Mrs Kendall in arranging the evening's entertainment. Mr J. H. Lory, in making a presentation to Mrs Barr and her daughters, Valerie and Betty, referred briefly to the widespread regret that was felt at their departure. Among those present were: Mesdames Lory, Carruthers, Flavall, Kendall, Nicholson, Pearson, Turner, Ashworth, Newell, Purchase, Nichols and Miss Mowbray

New Zealand Herald, 17 May 1935
PLUNKET SOCIETY - ACTIVITIES AT PUTARURU
A very full year's work was reported at the annual meeting of the Putaruru sub-branch of the Plunket Society and a satisfactory balance was revealed. Among the more important activities of the year had been the erection of a plunket room in Putaruru.
The election of officers resulted:- President, Mrs H. B. Coupe; vice-presidents, Mesdames J. Ranger, W. Campbell, W. Yandle, A. H. Tulloch, A. G. Leggatt, J. H. Scott and C. G. MacDiarmid; secretary, Mrs R. G. Hutton; treasurer, Mrs H. L. Martin; committee, Mesdames, K. McDermott, H. Lindsey, J. R. O. Lochhead, A. L. Mason, L. Blackman, M. St. J. Paxton, A. Sloper, E. Watkins, H. Rees, L. Hooper, C. C. Neal

New Zealand Herald, 26 September 1938
SLOPER - On September 24, at Matamata, Alfred, dearly beloved husband of Mabel Sloper, Tokoroa, and father of Nina, Catherine, Alma, Phyllis and Eric; aged 52 years

New Zealand Herald, 5 October 1938
SLOPER - Mrs A. Sloper and Family, Tokoroa, wish to thank all kind friends and relations for expressions of sympathy and floral emblems received in their recent sad bereavement

New Zealand Herald, 10 May 1940
SLOPER-COLSON - On April 6, at St Peter's Church, Putaruru, by Rev. P. Cleary, Joy Isabel Jane, third daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Colson, Tokoroa, to Eric Robert, only son of Mrs Mabel and the late Alfred Sloper, Tokoroa

Mabel & Alfred are buried together. The headstone reads:
In loving memory of Alfred, Dearly loved husband of Mabel Lilian SLOPER, Died 24th Sept 1938, Aged 53 years, And Mabel Lilian, Died 20th July 1959, Aged 72 years.

The Sloper family had the original Butcher Shop in Tokoroa
Mabel remarried to James (Jack) Baird Campbell after Alfred's death. Jack was the original Manager of the Matarawa Land Company

Martha BOUTS (1845-1910) married in 1874 to
Police Sergeant John PRICE (1834-1891)
* John was from Wales and a non-commissioned officer who served through the Indian Mutiny. He came to NZ about 1860 and was in the NZ Police force for many years serving in Canterbury & Auckland.
JOHN died in Cole St., Masterton 10 June 1891 aged 57 from acute bronchitis & is buried Old Ground at Archer Street
John's Obituary
MARTHA died in Masterton 17 Oct 1910 aged 65 & is buried Archer Street

JOHN & MARTHA had 4 known children:
*1875 - 1876 Florence Llewellyn Price
- Florence died 4 Feb 1876 aged 5 months and is buried in Bolton St cemetery, Wellington

*1876 - 1962 Harvey 'Harry' Llewelyn Price
-- Harry married Lillian SIDDERS in 1911
- Lillian was from Kent, England. She was in a de facto relationship with Horace Edwin FERNEE who was still married to Emma Rhoda Palmer (1859-1936). They had a son Horace George Fernee (1896-1963). Lillian emigrated to NZ with 12 year old Horace in 1908. De facto Horace stayed in England and remarried in 1916 after a divorce from Emma.
* Harry & Lillian lived next door to his mother, Martha Price, at 28 Sussex Street, Masterton when Horace served as Private 23818 in WWI
- Lilian died 28 Sep 1960 aged 84. Harry died 5 July 1962 aged 81. They are buried Archer St cemetery, Masterton

*1878 - MARTHA 'Minnie' PRICE
-- Minnie married William Daniel McKAIN, 4 Jan 1899 at 30 Sussex St (against her mother's wishes who thought she could do better than a brushmaker). William was 1 of 15 children of Daniel McKain & Amelia O'Hara, confectioners in Lower Hutt ... see STORY BELOW

*1880 - 1932 Edward Thomas Price
-- Edward married Helen May EXELL (1880-1963) in 1907
- Edward died 11 Dec 1932 aged 52 and is buried Archer Street cemetery, Masterton

The MURDER/SUICIDE of Minnie Price & William McKain
Minnie Price married William Daniel McKain, 4 Jan 1899
After a month long honeymoon in Dunedin, Christchurch & Auckland, William and Minnie returned to Wellington where William pawned his violin in Johnsonville to buy a ticket to Palmerston North.
They arrived there on Valentine's Day and were staying at the Royal Hotel. Three nights later, on Friday 17 Feb, William was heard in his room dictating a letter for Minnie to write (this later showed premeditation, the contents in link below)
At 4:20 next morning William shot Minnie with a revolver whilst she was in bed. Twenty minutes later he shot her again. An hour and 20 minutes later he turned the gun on himself
-- Minnie was 20 & William was 22 --
more on the Palmerston North tragedy

What is amazing to me and obviously many at the time, is why, when the other hotel guests heard the first and subsequent shots, was something not done at 4:20am?? Instead, later that morning when the housekeeper was unable to get in their room she called the police

Against his wishes in the letter, William is buried at Taita & Minnie is buried at Masterton.
... The Murder/Suicide Letter
... Another telling of the story


PHOTO
30 Sussex Street, MASTERTON - c1895
Martha Price aged 50 & daughter 'Minnie' Price aged 17
more photos, info & comments

BLUFF burials
* excludes still born
* birth date may be calculated from age at death
* date could be that of death or burial
* names grouped together not necessarily related
* a lot more info available by reading the headstones at above link
NOTES Original list of names was taken from the above database. Most people have been individually researched, but not all, use as a guide only to your own research

A to C .. D to F .. G to I .. J to L
M to O .. P to R .. S to U .. V to Y

PARK, Helen - 16 Dec 1916 aged 7

PARKER, Barbara Ruth - 7 Sep 1948 aged 2 hours
PARKER, Edgar - 28 Sep 1957 aged 86
PARKER, Edward - 14 June 1927 aged 70
PARKER, Elizabeth Jane - 26 Oct 1888 aged 54
PARKER, Elizabeth Euphemia Hutchinson - 12 March 1909 aged 26
PARKER, Ernest James - 26 Feb 1938 aged 38
PARKER, Fanny Maitland - 14 Jan 1943 aged 59
PARKER, John - 4 July 1911 aged 81
PARKER, Mary Ellen - 29 March 1922 aged 68

PARRY, Charles Henry - 2 June 1977 aged 95
PARRY, Irvana Elizabeth Naismith - 20 Dec 1984 aged 75
PARRY, John - 24 May 1946 aged 72
PARRY, Margaret Minnie - 12 May 1982 aged 91
PARRY, Maria M - 7 March 1904 aged 5 months
PARRY, May - 25 Oct 1941 aged 62
PARRY, Nellie - 8 March 1932 aged 49
PARRY, Sarah Hamilton - 19 Aug 1944 aged 64
PARRY, Thomas William - 30 Dec 1942 aged 71
PARRY, Walter Irvine - 26 Nov 1952 aged 65

PARSONS, Frances Henry - 7 Feb 1928 aged 29
PARSONS, Albert William - aged 72
PARSONS, Alfred Arthur - 13 Nov 1974 aged 70
PARSONS, Alfred - 28 Jan 1932 aged 58
PARSONS, Annie Clark - 23 Sep 1896 aged 24
PARSONS, Brian - 9 Sep 1939 aged 8 days
PARSONS, Catherine - 20 July 1962 aged 84
PARSONS, Edward Henry - 11 Nov 1930 aged 64
PARSONS, George - 23 Dec 1911 aged 41
PARSONS, Grace Elizabeth - 23 Sep 1956 aged 81
PARSONS, Henry Francis - 16 Dec 1942 aged 71
PARSONS, Isabella - 8 Dec 1951 aged 80
PARSONS, Ivy Beatrice - 6 Auf 1916 aged 23
PARSONS, Jessie Elizabeth - 13 Feb 1910 aged 3
PARSONS, Louisa Grace Barr - 7 May 1950 aged 70
PARSONS, Martha - 27 Jan 1911 aged 71
PARSONS, William - 1 May 1903 aged 65
PARSONS, William - 6 Aug 1943 aged 78
PARSONS, William Henry Francis George - 1 Nov 1911 aged 16

PATERSON, Alice Maud - 20 Sep 2001 aged 89
PATERSON, William Irvine - 11 June 2009 aged 96

PATTERSON, Brian Francis - 15 July 2003 aged 64
PATTERSON, Charles Thomas - 31 Oct 1982 aged 71
PATTERSON, Clara Annie - 30 Nov 1954 aged 61
PATTERSON, Eileen Jessie - 8 June 2000 aged 88
PATTERSON, Robert Melbourne - 20 Jan 1972 aged 79
PATTERSON, Vivian James - 9 May 1953 aged 19

PAULIN, Ada Helen - 14 Jan 1924 aged 40
* & her prem baby

PAY, Eric Richard - 7 Dec 1932 aged 6 hours

PEARCE, Herbert John - 4 Nov 1955 aged 47
PEARCE, Marguerita Mary - 28 May 1956 aged 58

PEARSE, Walter George - 6 July 1900 aged 19 months

PEDERSON, Christopher - 1 Feb 1902 aged 45

PEERS, Capt Henry - 2 July 1918 aged 91

PENNIALL, Elizabeth Frances - 15 May 1985 aged 99
PENNIALL, Ronald Alan - 11 Sep 1949 aged 3
PENNIALL, Thomas Charles - 25 Jan 1960 aged 75

PERKINS, Annie Sloan - 16 April 1957 aged 62
PERKINS, Benjamin James - 6 Sep 1975 aged 79

PERRY, Anna - 22 Sep 1938 aged 66
PERRY, Charles - 7 Jan 1862 aged 26
PERRY, Charles Walter - 5 July 1954 aged 85
PERRY, George - 21 June 1891 aged 58
PERRY, John Henry - 5 Jan 1877 aged 10 weeks

PETERSEN, Carla Fay - 3 Nov 1958 aged 5 minutes

PETRIE, Alexander Adam - 20 July 1882 aged 11 months

PHILLIPS, Elizabeth - 5 Aug 1960 aged 77
PHILLIPS, Hugh - 30 April 1949 aged 35
PHILLIPS, William Alexander - 3 Jan 1932 aged 51

PLANK, Annie Maria - 26 Sep 1934 aged 44
PLANK, Elizabeth Chalmers - 18 Nov 1939 aged 79
PLANK, James Barr - 26 Sep 1959 aged 67
PLANK, John - 3 July 1916 aged 58
PLANK, William Edward 'Bill' - 11 Jan 1960 aged 70
* Remembrance 53807 Pte WE Bill Plank Passed away 9th January 1960 Aged 70 years Natures Gentleman

PLEASANT, James - 25 Feb 1894 aged 39

PULFER, Frederick James - 7 May 1918 aged 41

QUESTED, Mrs Freda Alice - 8 July 1940 aged 28

RAE, Isabella - 3 May 1916 aged 77
RAE, Robert - 8 July 1882 aged 48
RAE, William - 24 June 1877 aged 16 days
RAE, William John - 20 Feb 1883 aged 6 months

RAMSAY, Leslie Russell - 21 Nov 1941 aged 9 days
RAMSAY, Robert Greig - 27 Aug 1908 aged 21

RANDALL, George Thomas - 24 May 1941 aged 58
RANDALL, Lillias Thompson - aged 60
RANDALL, Netha Dale - aged 72

RANKIN, Mary - 10 Aug 1936 aged 87
* buried with Hanna family

RAYMOND, Annie Agnes - 6 March 1911 aged 74
RAYMOND, Darcy Nichol - 8 Oct 1927 aged 53
RAYMOND, Herbert Percy - 25 March 1902 aged 26
RAYMOND, - Irven Willis - aged 64
RAYMOND, Capt John William - 2 Feb 1912 aged 86
RAYMOND, Sarah - 1 Aug 1954 aged 91

REES, John Evan - 9 July 1914 aged 35
REES, Walter Robert - 13 April 1953 aged 45
* buried with Metzger family

REID, Henry - 23 July 1894 aged 19

RENNIE, Mary B - 9 Nov 1909 age not found

RICHARDS, James Thomas Auld - 18 June 1917 aged 48
RICHARDS, Lewis - 27 Sep 1888 aged 39

RICHARDSON, Annie Louisa - 25 Dec 2000 aged 93
RICHARDSON, David - 30 Sep 1911 aged 41
RICHARDSON, David - 27 Nov 1917 aged 57
RICHARDSON, George Fordham - 11 July 1983 aged 75
RICHARDSON, Minnie Amelia - 30 Sep 1911 aged 41

RIDLAND, Agnes Ellen - 12 Feb 1907 aged 3
RIDLAND, Susan Mary - 11 June 1911 aged 40
RIDLAND, Andrew Bairnson - 21 Sep 1929 aged 97
RIDLAND, William John - 27 Feb 1938 aged 67

RISSETTO, Ernest Caesar - 6 Feb 1903 aged 39
* due to accident at Greenhills

RITA, Annie Mabel - 20 Oct 1963 aged 89
RITA, Henry - 12 Oct 1944 aged 68
RITA, Henry Maru - 23 March 1921 aged 18
RITA, Henry Paitu Rauwhenua - aged 68
RITA, Cecil Pirikahu - 11 June 1923 aged 19
RITA, Robert Agrippa - 1 Oct 1923 aged 11

ROBERTS, Arthur P - 2 Oct 1935 aged 45
ROBERTS, infant - 15 Feb 1877

ROBERTSON, Fanny Ann - 4 Oct 1911 aged 85
ROBERTSON, John - 16 April 1913 aged 88
* .. also of their sons who were accidentally drowned Bluff Harbour, Andrew 3 Jan 1882 aged 22, John 12 April 1910 aged 52
ROBERTSON, Hector - 11 Aug 1909 aged 22
ROBERTSON, John - 16 April 1913 aged 87
ROBERTSON, Sarah - 7 July 1910 aged 28
ROBERTSON, William - 7 May 1909 age not found

ROBINSON, Charles Daniel McLaughlin - 22 Oct 1961 aged 67
ROBINSON, Edward William - 25 Oct 1945 aged 95
ROBINSON, Florence Joyce - 1 Aug 1923 aged 1
ROBINSON, Grace Fairlie - 5 Jan 1955 aged 60
ROBINSON, Jane Ann - 3 July 1959 aged 93

ROBJOHNS, Dorothy Ellen - 28 Jan 1951 aged 57 (nee Waddell)
* married Henry Charles Robjohns (1891-1953) in 1914

RODERIQUE, David John - 21 July 1965 aged 1 day
RODERIQUE, Edwin Henry - 15 Nov 1941 aged 16
RODERIQUE, Eric Henry - 12 Oct 1907 aged 6 weeks
RODERIQUE, Henry John - 1 July 1961 aged 84
RODERIQUE, John - 10 Oct 1903 aged 44
RODERIQUE, Mary Jane - 30 March 1945 aged 60
RODERIQUE, Sarah - 1 Sep 1939 aged 75
RODERIQUE, Thomas James - 17 July 1915 aged 7 months
RODERIQUE, Vicki Jan - 2 July 1958 aged 5 months

ROLINSON, Ernest Hampstead - 22 Aug 1944 aged 65
ROLINSON, Rose - 18 May 1976 aged 95

ROSE, Albert George - 14 Oct 1907 aged 6
ROSE, Charles - 3 Jan 1911 aged 72
ROSE, Charles Louis - 14 Dec 1950 aged 72
ROSE, Norah Frances - 12 April 1927 aged 71
ROSE, Robert Alexander - 15 July 1952 aged 69

ROSS, Alexander 'John' - 12 Aug 1891 aged 102
North Otago Times, 14 Aug 1891
ROSS - Alexander J. Ross aged 102 years. John Ross, father of Mr Ross of Sargood, Son and Ewen, died at Green Hills yesterday, aged 102 years. He enjoyed good health until recently, but his sight had gradually gone until he became blind

RUCK, Frank - 26 Sep 1957 aged 63

RUSDEN, Eona Pearl - 1 July 1908 aged 10 months

RUSSELL, Abner Clough - 17 Oct 1939 aged 68
RUSSELL, Alexander William - 8 June 1928 aged 57
RUSSELL, Dorothy Maud - 21 Feb 1939 aged 35
RUSSELL, Gordon - 28 Dec 1901 aged 21 months
RUSSELL, Louisa Violet - 7 Dec 1918 aged 44
RUSSELL, Maxwell Scott - 4 June 1933 aged 3
RUSSELL, Melvin - 26 Nov 1937 aged 25
RUSSELL, Robert - 28 May 1877 aged 55

RUTLEDGE, Florence Alice - 8 July 1953 aged 61
RUTLEDGE, Frederick Robert - 28 July 1941 aged 49

RYAN, Annie Ellen May - 8 Oct 2003 aged 91
RYAN, Caroline - 28 Jan 1955 aged 11 hours
RYAN, Louisa Adelaide - 8 Feb 1952 aged 85
RYAN, Mark James - 20 Jan 1962 aged 1 day
RYAN, Mary Josephine - 9 Jan 1931 aged 46
RYAN, Philip Panapana - 15 June 1928 aged 54
RYAN, Phillip - 26 Feb 1955 aged 52
RYAN, Richard George - 2 June 1937 aged 38

A to C .. D to F .. G to I .. J to L
M to O .. P to R .. S to U .. V to Y

PHOTO
Plot 51, Block General 5
In remembrance
Annie Clark Parsons
Died 23rd Sept 1896
Aged 24 years
Also her eldest son
George Died 1st Nov 1911
Aged 16 years

Burials in Andersons Bay, Northern, Southern & East Taieri cemeteries
* to August 2015
* still born not included
Also see Lamont Marriages for a lot more info on many of these people

ALFRED Lamont aged 2 days
died 4 Jan 1920
buried Andersons Bay with his parents Duncan & Georgina Lamont and brother Donald Sinclair Lamont

ALICE LILLIAN Lamont aged 81
married of 8 Spylaw St., Dunedin
died 4 Oct 1971
cremated

ANDREW PEDEN Lamont aged 66
born in NZ, not on BDM
died 13 Dec 1975
buried Andersons Bay with Elizabeth Mary Lamont, arrived from Scotland about 1953

ANNIE Lamont aged 41
nee Don(n), Annie married Hugh Lamont in Knox Church, Masterton in 1892
died 23 June 1895
buried Northern cemetery with Hugh

ANNIE SINCLAIR Lamont aged 68
nee Copland, married James Lamont
died 2 Sep 1986 a widow
buried Andersons Bay with her parents David & Jeanie Sinclair Copland & her brother David Kellas Copland

CATHERINE Lamont aged 86
nee Shaw, born in Scotland, married Donald Lamont in 1923
died 23 June 1969 in Christchurch
buried Northern cemetery with the PAGE & SHAW families of ...
Jessie Wilhelmina Page, John Elliot Page, Marjorie Wilhelmina Page and Alexander, Elizabeth Margaret, Hugh Finlay & Wilhelmina Caroline Shaw

CUTHBERT Lamont aged 74
he was a dentist in Otautau, Southland
married Lillias Stuart Mollison (1877-1935) in 1902
died 14 July 1953 Cornwall Geriatric Hospital, Auckland
ashes were scattered

DONALD Lamont aged 81
born in Scotland, arrived in NZ about 1877/78
married Jane McDonald in 1878
died 1 July 1923
buried Andersons Bay with Donald John McDonald (1828-1923)

DONALD SINCLAIR Lamont aged 91
died 11 April 2000
buried Andersons Bay with parents Duncan & Georgina Lamont & brother Alfred

DOROTHY GERTRUDE JEAN Lamont aged 80
nee O'Connor, married Leonard Lamont in 1927
died 11 Feb 1986 in Hastings
buried Andersons Bay with Leonard

DUNCAN Lamont aged 71
from Ireland, arrived NZ about 1893
married Georgina Sinclair in 1907
died 15 Aug 1943
buried Andersons Bay with wife Georgina and sons Alfred & Donald Sinclair Lamont

ELIZABETH MARY Lamont aged 89
died 26 March 1998
buried Andersons Bay with Andrew Peden Lamont
arrived from Scotland about 1953

ELLINOR ANNIE Lamont aged 56
nee Mason, married David Lamont in 1904
see link above for children
died 26 June 1935
buried Andersons Bay with daughter Jean Agnes Lamont

ETHEL PHILLIPPA Lamont aged 21
daughter of Davidson Stoupe Millar & Elizabeth Lamont
married Carl William McAllan 'Allan' Lamont (1894-1916) in 1912
lived Franklin St., Dalmore, Dunedin
died 17 Aug 1914
buried Andersons Bay

GEORGINA Lamont aged 76
nee Sinclair, married Duncan Lamont in 1893
died 25 Jan 1957
buried Andersons Bay with husband Duncan Lamont & sons Donald Sinclair & Alfred Lamont

HUGH Lamont aged 81
born in Scotland, Hugh was a butcher
married Annie Don(n) in Knox Church, Masterton 1892
died 11 March 1921
buried Northern cemetery with Annie

INEZ GIBSON Lamont aged 92
born Manly, Sydney
died 20 Oct 2008 in Ross Home Dunedin
buried Andersons Bay with husband John William Lamont in soldiers interment
online tribute 2008 LAMONT, Inez Gibson. On October 20, 2008 at Ross Home; aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John William Lamont, loved mother of the late Lesley and loved mother-in-law of Steve Dunne (Whakatane). Loved Nan of Michael (Wellington) and John and Jo-Anne (Toowoomba) and great-grandmother of Jamie and Sarah Lesley.
A service for Inez will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel corner Andersons Bay Road and Oxford Street at 2pm on Friday October 24 followed by private cremation.
Messages may be sent to 18A Hinemoa St, Whakatane

JAMES GEORGE Lamont aged 68
see link above for parents & siblings
James was a school teacher
died 29 March 1986
buried Andersons Bay

JEAN AGNES Lamont aged 83
daughter of David Lamont & Ellinor Annie Mason
never married, see link above for siblings
died 30 Nov 1989 in Dunedin Hospital
buried Andersons Bay with Ellinor Annie Lamont, soldiers interment

JOHN Lamont aged 29
from Scotland
died 12 Nov 1882
buried Northern cemetery
Otago Witness 18 Nov 1882 - DEATH On the 12th November, at his residence, North-East Valley, John Lamont, M.A., assistant teacher High School and late of Alyth, Forfarshire, Scotland; aged 29

JOHN Lamont aged 26
from Scotland
died 27 Dec 1908
buried Northern cemetery
Evening Star 28 Dec 1908 - DEATH LAMONT - On the 27th December, at Dunedin, John Lamont, son of the late Coll Lamont, Port Bannatyne, Bute; aged 26 years. Private interment

JOHN BLAIN Lamont aged 22
died 10 June 1926
buried Andersons Bay and is included on the large headstone in Sydenham, Christchurch which reads ...
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
Catherine Lamont - CH CH, 19-4-1916 (nee Mossie)
William Lamont - CH CH, 14-5-1921 and their children
John Blain Lamont - Dunedin, 10-6-1926
William Lamont - Auckland, 29-7-1960
Mary Hall Flavell - Nelson, 7-7-1961
George Lamont - CH CH, 22-2-1971
Euphemia Zanders - CH CH, 24-4-1981
Agnes Baken - died 12th Aug 1985 aged 81
Alfred Lamont - CH CH, 2-1-1987
Catherine Lamont - Sydney, 29-3-1994
Elizabeth Melville Robertson - Nelson 10-9-1996
Ellen Last - CH CH, 28-5-1996
Margaret Watson Liston - Sydney, 3-11-2002

JOHN WALLACE Lamont aged 94
was a Quarry Foreman
died 15 April 1985
buried Andersons Bay with Thomas McLellan Lamont, Emma Lewis & Margaret Fanny Morrison

JOHN WILLIAM Lamont aged 77
died 27 Oct 1988 in Wakari Hospital
buried Andersons Bay with Inez Gibson Lamont

LEONARD Lamont aged 76
was a Taxi Driver in Dunedin
died 18 Oct 1973
buried Andersons Bay with Dorothy Gertrude Jean Lamont

MURRAY STEWART Lamont aged 88
Murray was an upholsterer
died 19 April 2011 in Redroofs Rest Home
his ashes were scattered

THOMAS McLELLAN Lamont aged 84
Thomas was a farmer
died 16 June 1949
buried Andersons Bay with John Wallace Lamont, Emma Lewis & Margaret Fanny Morrison

VIOLET Lamont aged 60
born Aberdeen, Scotland
died 26 Jan 1962, a widow
buried East Taieri

WILLIAM Lamont aged 16 months
born in Victoria, Australia
died 28 March 1863
buried Southern cemetery

the LIST of SURNAMES connected to this family including:
ANGOVE, ARTIS, BALLANTINE, BATHGATE, BLAMEY, CHRISTIE, CLUNING, COTTERELL, CROW, CURTIN, DOBSON, DONLEAVY, ECCLESTONE, ELD, FLEAY, GEGGIE. GRAINGER, HALLINAN, HIGGS, HURST, JORDAN, KEE, JESSELL, LIVESLEY, MANNERING, MARSHALL, MOTTRAM, NUSKE, PEPIN, PICKERSGILL, RANN, SLATER, STINTON, TAPPER, TONKIN, TRIGWELL, WAKELY, WARK, WATERMAN, WOOD

Viola Henrietta ? was base born, possibly in Busselton, to 'Avis' Henrietta Allen (1852-1945) when Avis was 18
* Avis married Edward BALDOCK (1838-1910) in Busselton in 1871 when she was 19 and had 2 children. Edward arrived into Fremantle on the convict ship 'Corona' 22 Dec 1866. He died of double pneumonia in the Government Hospital 1 March 1910 after having been lost in the bush. The papers record he had no friends or relatives in the locality. He was buried in Narrogin.
* Avis next married? Charles Albert BERRY (1852-) c1876 when she was 24 and had 6 children. Viola Henrietta then became a Berry. Avis & Charles had 6 children
The death of Charles Albert Berry not yet found.
* Avis had a son, Ernest Charles James 'Ernie' Berry in Boranup, near Karridale, in 1891 when she was 39. His father's recorded name was "unknown".
Ernie became a Berry & married Ella Lilian DONOVAN in 1924
* Avis died 18 Jan 1945 when she was 92 and was buried at Karrakatta


* Viola Henrietta Berry had a base born son, Henry Hugh 'Harry' Berry in Berridale, NSW, when she was 17
* Viola had a daughter, May Gopp, in Albany in 1889 to William GOPP (1864-?) when she was 19
* Viola married William Adolphus Trankenbergh CLOWES (1864-1899) in Albany in 1890 when she was 20 and had 4 children. Harry Berry & May Gopp then became Clowes.
William was a son of Josiah Clowes & Louisa Nickson/Nichson of Great Bolton
Viola & William owned the Donnybrook Hotel. William shot himself on 15 May 1899 in their Donnybrook Hotel when he was 34
* Viola next married George Robert PITTMAN (1873-1939) 9 July 1902 in Fremantle when she was 32 and had a daughter.
Viola & George owned the Donnybrook Hotel

the CHILDREN of Viola Henrietta Berry
... 1
1887 - 1927 Henry Hugh 'Harry' Berry/Clowes
* born in Berridale, N.S.W.
- Henry married Ellen Euphemia Mary 'Ellie' MURPHY (1887-1959) in 1911
Ellie was a daughter of Jeremiah Duff MURPHY & Jessie Dalrymple BALLANTINE
HENRY & ELLIE had 3 known children:
* 1912 - 1998 Viola Jessie 'Jean' Clowes
- Jean married Raymond Wyrill 'Jack' WALKER in Perth 1936
* 1913 - 1999 William Adolphus 'Dolph' Clowes
- Dolph married Dorothy Edith 'Dot' STONE in Perth 1940
* 1919 - 1982 Keith Henry Clowes
- Keith served WWII as WX12542. He married Gabriel Merle 'Gay' PERRET (1923-2013) in Claremont in 1949. He died 5 Feb 1982 aged 61. Gay died 17 Aug 2013. They are buried Karrakatta

... 2
1889 - ? May Gopp/Clowes
* born in Albany, W.A.
- MAY married Alexander Bowen 'Alex' BATHGATE (1874-1950) in Donnybrook 1912
Alex was a son of Simon BATHGATE & Hannah Ann McBRIDE
MAY & ALEX had 3 known children:
* 1914 - 2010 Viola Bathgate
- Viola married Alfred Andrew 'Alf' WARK in Perth 1942 & moved to South Australia
* 1916 - 1917 William Bowen Bathgate
* 1920 - 1997 Raymond Alexander Bathgate

... 3
1891 - 1965 Phoebe Louisa Clowes
* born in Albany, W.A.
- Phoebe married William Frederick ARTIS in Donnybrook in 1917
William was born in Bulli, N.S.W., served as Sapper 21680 in WWI. Phoebe & William had the Railway Wine Saloon in Wellington St., Perth, The Grosvenor Hotel in Hay Street and the Balmoral Hotel in Victoria Park

... 4
1893 - 1956 Mabel Charlotte Clowes
* born in Katanning, W.A.
- Mabel never married. She died 20 June 1956 in Royal Perth Hospital aged 63

... 5
1895 - 1897 Avis Clowes
* born in Bunbury, W.A.
- Avis died aged 1 in Bunbury, W.A.

... 6
1898 - 1974 William Adolphus Newcombe Clowes
* born in Bunbury, W.A.
- William married Alice Isobel May TRIGWELL in Perth in 1929
Alice was the 13th child of John TRIGWELL & Ellen Emma ECCLESTONE
WILLIAM & ALICE had 2 children:
* 1930 - 2006 Alexander William 'Bill Clowes
- Bill died in Mandurah
* 1934 - Betty Clowes (living)
- Betty married Ronald Howard OLIVER

... 7
1904 - 1987 Evelyn 'Pearl' Clowes
* born in Donnybrook, W.A.
- Pearl married Samuel Leslie 'Les' JORDAN in West Perth in 1940
Samuel was a son of William Davie JORDAN & Henrietta Janet JOHNSON
PEARL & SAMUEL had 1 son (living). They had the Grosvenor Hotel in Hay Street, Perth and the Brighton Hotel at Cottesloe

the LIST of SURNAMES connected to this family

PHOTO
GROSVENOR HOTEL 1952, corner Howick & Hill Streets, Perth, W.A.
Originally built in 1886 as a two story private dwelling, designed by Francis Bird, it was granted a hotel licence later that same year to Robert Stroud. The Grosvenor has been in service as an operating pub ever since, and this makes her one of the oldest pubs still operating in Perth today.

* the Upokongaro birth, death, marriages
* the Upokongaro School
* the Upokongaro Hotel
* the UPOKONGARO FERRY
... NOTES ...
* There is a lot of Council debate in this journal about the problems with the wire rope etc used on the ferry. If you go to the photo at bottom of page and use the zoom option it can be seen how the ferry was operated
* Due to the size of this journal some postings may have been edited to just contain items of real interest, eg names. Take it as a given that tenders were called every year (later 2) for leasing the ferry. They are posted when names are given or circumstances of the leasing changed. Some links are provided to save space and make good reading

ALSO SEE The Legend of the Whanganui River
A HIGHLY RECOMMENDED watch of a 1952, 15 minute, documentary-film from archivesNZ which tells the story of the Whanganui River. It recounts a Māori myth believing the river is the path carved by a god (Pukeonaki aka Mt Taranaki) in its journey from the volcanic plateau to the west coast. There is beautifully shot footage of Māori paddling a waka under tui-laden matai and tourists cruising on steamers. In 1950 the NFU had become part of the Department of Tourism and Publicity (after accusations of political bias) and this film reflects the change, with a triumphant narrative of progress underpinning an often-bloody river history.

Wanganui Chronicle, 31 March 1877
COUNTY COUNCIL The usual fortnightly meeting of the above body was held at the Albany Chambers on Thursday afternoon. Present - The Chairman, Crs Heslop, Higgie, Moore, Handley, Sommerville, Walker and Baker.
A committee consisting of Messrs Higgie, Sommerville and Heslop be appointed to inquire into and report upon the Upokongaro Ferry

Wanganui Herald, 17 May 1877
LEASING THE FERRY Sealed Tenders for the Leasing of the Upokongaro Ferry for the term one year, will be received till 10 a.m. on Wednesday, the 23rd inst., at their office, Albany Chambers, Ridgway-street, where the conditions of lease may be seen. £15 to be deposited with tender. By order, A. J. KETLEY, Clerk to Council

Wanganui Chronicle, 29 Aug 1877
RATE PAYERS of the present WANGAEHU HIGHWAY DISTRICT
... The present area of the County is somewhere about 1,814,000 acres, of which the approx area of the Wangaehu Highway District is 1,179,000 acres. This is the district which it is proposed to erect into a separate County, being only about 300,000 acres less than the County of Rangitikei and considerably larger than the County of Manawatu (more at above link) ... The Upokongaro Ferry brings in £21 per annum, which, equally divided, will give to our side of the river £10 10s

Wanganui Herald, 8 Nov 1877
IN BAD CONDITION The County Council received a letter from Mr Joseph Hughes, calling attention to the bad condition of the ferry boat and punt gear, at the Upokongaro ferry and stating that he, as ferryman, was suffering from loss of trade in consequence. The Foreman of Works was instructed to report on the matter at the next meeting

Wanganui Chronicle, 29 Nov 1877
WHO IS LIABLE While the County Council and the lessee of the Upokongaro ferry are discussing the point as to who is liable for repairs, a suffering public are compelled to cross the river at the risk of their lives.

Wanganui Herald, 29 Nov 1877
CLAUSE IN THE LEASE With reference to the condition of the ferry boat and fear at Upokongaro, the Chairman read a clause in the lease which provided that the boat and gear should be kept in good order by the lessee. To supply therefore the material which was required in a letter read at last meeting from the person at present employed at the Ferry would be substantially to cancel the lease; it was therefore resolved that a copy of the letter received from the person in charge of the Upokongaro Ferry be forwarded to the lessee and that he be requested to put the wire and the punt in repair, in accordance with the conditions of the lease.

Wanganui Herald, 30 Nov 1877
REMARKS EXPLAINED The loss which might be sustained by the lessee of the Upokongaro Ferry in consequence of the unguarded remarks made by our contemporary in yesterday's issue, render it only just that the real condition of the ferry boat and fear should be made public, in order that the intending passenger may not be frightened by what in reality partakes of the nature of a misrepresentation. The County Council having been communicated with by the person at present in charge of the ferry with regard to certain repairs that were required, instructed the Foreman of Works to visit Upokongaro and report on the condition of the boat and gear. This he did and reported at the last meeting of the Council that certain repairs would be found necessary, but that the punt, aas at present, is perfectly safe for some months to come. The lease of the present lessee will shortly expire and before re-letting it the Council will have the whole affair seen to. In the meantime the assurance of the Foreman of Works should prove a sufficient guarantee of safety in crossing the river at Upokongaro.

Wanganui Herald, 30 April 1878
TENDERS FOR LEASING Sealed Tenders for the leasing of the Upokongaro Ferry for the term of one year, commencing on the 1st day of June 1878 and expiring on the 31st day of May 1879, will be received until 1p.m. on Thursday the 9th of May next at the office, Albany Chambers, Ridgway-street, where the conditions of lease may be seen. A. J. KETLEY, Clerk of Council

Wanganui Chronicle, 10 May 1878
THE ONLY TENDER The only tender received by the Council for the lease of the Upokongaro Ferry was that of Mr J. Hughes, who was in attendance. The amount tendered by him was £15 or £20 if a residence was supplied (2015 equivalent $2,212 or $2,950), but Mr Hughes stipulated for certain purchases and repairs which were not considered necessary by the Council, or at any rate, not to be furnished at the price offered. After some discussion it was resolved on the motion of Cr Higgie, that fresh tenders for the Upokongaro Ferry be called, for consideration on the 30th May and that the Foreman of Works in the meantime be instructed to prepare plans for building a new punt and procuring other plant, viz., iron winch, wire and repairs to boat, The committee to open tenders to be Crs Heslop, Higgie and the chairman

Wanganui Herald, 31 May 1878
TENDER ACCEPTED A special meeting of the County Council was held at the Albany Chambers last afternoon, at which the whole Council, with the exception of Mr Gabb, were present. The Chairman explained that the meeting had been convened to consider the matter of the appointment of a person to take charge of the Upokongaro Ferry and the reception of the annual balance sheet. After some discussion relative to the first matter it was resolved on the motion of Councillor Higgie "That Mr Joseph Hughes be appointed ferryman at Upokongaro at a salary of £3 10s (2015 equivalent of $442) and that he be instructed to charge the full fees."
... note Assuming Joseph turned it down, see 21 June (G. H. Blair)

Wanganui Chronicle, 4 June 1878
TAKINGS FROM THE FERRY The incoming receipts for the half-year ended March 31st 1878 for the Upokongaro ferry was £18 15s

Wanganui Herald, 21 June 1878
ANOTHER TENDER ACCEPTED A special meeting of the County Council was held in the Albany Chambers. Three tenders for the leasing of the Upokongaro Ferry were received and considered, that of Mr G. H. Blair (Gavin Hamilton Blair 1830-1900) for £30 being accepted. In connection with the same matter it was resolved on the motion of Cr Higgie that tenders be called for the building of a new punt according to specifications to be seen at the County Council office.
NOTE Gavin was born in Ardrossan, Scotland in 1830. In 1851 he was living with his parents in Inverkip, Gourock, Renfrewshire. Gavin was a Mariner. He married Agnes Houston (1831-1866) in 1856 in Scotland & had 2 daughters. They went to Australia in the early 1860's. Agnes died in Greenock, SA in 1866. In 1870 he married Mary Maria Davidson (1826-1876 nee Watson, a widow, born in India, arrived from Adelaide in 1854 as Mrs John Davidson), in St Johns, Willis St, Wellington. Owned the Steam packet Hotel in Wanganui and with his brother Robert operated the ferry across the Wanganui River. In 1870 Gavin applied for a transfer & renewal of the license of the Steam Packet Hotel, nearly opposite the bridge, Taupo Quay (later named Fosters Hotel. His wife Mary died in the Steam Packet Hotel in 1876. In 1877 he bought the 'Robina Dunlop' wreck. His lease of the Upokongaro Ferry was accepted in 1878. Sometime after this he returned to Australia and again worked with his brother Robert (1828-1900) as ferry operators across the Manning River in Taree, NSW, in which he drowned in 1900.

Wanganui Chronicle, 5 July 1878
BUILDING A NEW PUNT Three tenders for the building of a punt for Upokongaro were opened and after consideration that of Mr Robt. Law, for £91 10s (2015 $13,423) was accepted on the motion of Cr Handley, seconded by Cr Higgie

Wanganui Chronicle, 2 Aug 1878
LEGALISING THE FERRY The Chairman said that he had, with Cr Heslop, interviewed the Council's solicitor as to the advisability of legalising the Upokongaro Ferry and that gentleman had expressed it as his opinion that there was no necessity for doing so

Wanganui Chronicle, 24 Sep 1878
NEW LAUNCHING The new punt for the Upokongaro Ferry was launched yesterday by Mr Robert Law, the builder, who has put the work through in his well-known workmanlike manner. The ironwork was entrusted to Mr D. Murray, which is a sufficient guarantee of its quality. The punt was much needed, as the one in present use at the above ferry has done it work and is no longer serviceable.

Wanganui Herald, 6 Nov 1878
FREE FOR KIDS Mr A. Simpson referred at some length to the Kaiwhangaroa Ferry, urging the necessity for granting free passages to the children attending school. It was resolved that the Secretary write to Mr C. R. S. McDonnell asking him to work the Ferry for three months, the Upokongaro Ferry scale to be adopted and children to pass over to the school free of charge.

Wanganui Herald, 28 Nov 1878
FIXING THE STEPS A Committee, consisting of Crs Robertson (George Sinclair Robertson, see 2 Nov 1880), Smith and Kennedy, was appointed to meet the Foreman of Works at Upokongaro on Monday, to confer with him relative to the best steps to be taken to repair the step at the approach at the Upokongaro Ferry

Wanganui Herald, 20 March 1879
PREVENTING ACCIDENTS The necessity of taking some precautions to prevent accidents in future was discussed and it was proposed by Cr Smith, seconded by Cr Robertson - that the steamers and other craft requiring a lowering of the ferry wire should no pass by after dark until a red light is exhibited in some conspicuous place and that the appearance of such light shall be sufficient evidence that the wire has been lowered and that this be advertised. Carried.

Wanganui Herald, 6 June 1879
NEW TENDERS Tenders will be received at the Office of the Council until June 14th at 12 noon, for the leasing of the Upokongaro Ferry for a period of 12 months, commencing the 1st day of July next. Conditions of lease may be seen at the County Office, Rutland Chambers. ED. N. LIFFITON (Edward Nolloth Liffiton 1844-1923), Clerk Wanganui County

Wanganui Herald, 19 June 1879
SAFETY CONCERNS Some conversation then took place concerning the safety of the wire rope at the Upokongaro ferry and road maintenance. Notice is hereby given that,on and after the 20th inst., a Red Light will be exhibited at the Upokongaro Ferry, between Sunset and Sunrise, to indicate when the Wire Rope is lowered and navigation clear. Steamers intending passing must sound the whistle a mile on either side of the wire and any person in charge of any steamer or craft attempting to pass when the Red Light is not exhibited, will do so at their own risk.

Wanganui Herald, 31 July 1879
PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRE Mr Denby put forward again his claim of £7 10s 7d for loss sustained through damage to his steamer by the Upokongaro ferry wire. He complained that recently, at the Upokongaro ferry, when there was a fresh in the river, the wire rope was not lowered sufficiently and that it caught the steamer's bottom as she was coming down stream with three loaded punts after her. Cr Lowes moved that Mr Denby be informed that the Council cannot admit his claim re steamer. This was seconded by the Chairman and carried.
A letter from the Harbour Board was read, requesting the Council to raise the wire at the Upokongaro Ferry, as the arrangement which had been advertised did not suit the requirements of the case. Cr Robertson said that he had been down to the Ferry in a boat and he found the light brilliant enough, though it was perhaps badly placed, being in a line with a light in Mr Kennedy's house.
Cr Sommerville said that the harbour Board seemed to think that they were master of the situation. They would find that this was a mistake. The County Council had not originated the ferry wire, but took it over from the Provincial Government and he read a clause of the Act giving the Council power to do as they pleased with regard to the wire.
A conversation then ensued, of which the chief points were that the ferry was absolutely necessary to the district and the rope was not dangerous if proper care was used. The Chairman then moved - That as the raising of the wire at the Upokongaro Ferry would prevent the working of the punt across the river, this Council cannot see their way to stranding the wire and further, that at the meeting of delegates appointed to consider the matter, the decision arrived at was that the wire should remain as it now is and that a light be put up, which arrangement has been carried out by the Council. This was seconded by Cr Smith and carried.
... An opinion was read from Mr Fitzherbert respecting the control of the ferry wire. He thought that by the wording of the Act the Board had full control, but suggested that the limits of the port should be better defined.

Wanganui Herald, 31 Dec 1879
ILLEGAL TOLLS Thomas Christopher was charged with demanding and receiving from Thomas Wallace, a member of the Armed Constabulary while on actual duty, the sum of 4d, as toll for crossing the Upokongaro Ferry. Fined 1s and cost 13s.

Wanganui Herald, 12 Feb 1880
Mr SHEARER Letter from R. Shearer asking for reduction of rent of the Ferry on account of the Doctor's Bridge being closed. Moved by Cr Lowes that Mr Shearer be recommended to refer the matter of compensation for stoppage of traffic to the Wanganui-Waitotara Highway Board.

Wanganui Chronicle, 11 June 1880
LEASE OF FERRY Tenders of the leasing of the Upokongaro Ferry, for a period of 12 months commencing the 1st day of July next, will be received at the Office of the County, Rutland Chambers, until 4p.m. on the 15th instant. Each tender must contain a sum equal of 10 per cent of the offer as a guarantee of good faith. (This receiving date was later extended to 24th June)

Wanganui Herald, 2 Nov 1880
INQUEST INTO A DEATH
An inquiry into the death of Jane Campbell Robertson, daughter of Mr G. S. Robertson, of Waireka, was held on Monday afternoon before Dr Tripe, J.P., Coroner and a jury composed of the following:- Messrs James Maxwell (foreman), J. Fleetwood, P. G. Smith, E. Smith, C. Smith, H. Montgomery, W. Montgomery, A. Montgomery, H. A. Owen, J. Piercy, J. Kennedy, J. Nelson, S. W. Peel and A. Filmer. The following is a digest of the evidence:-
Thomas Christopher, the ferryman working the punt at the time of the accident, deposed that when the punt was about 45 yards from the right bank he heard Mrs Robertson scream out something about the child. He did not see the girl fall off the punt nor see her in the water. There is not any life buoy or grappling irons kept on the punt. No effort was made from the punt to save the child as neither himself not Mr Keith, who was the only other male on board, could swim.
William Hardie Keith said that he was on the Upokongaro punt on Sunday. Mrs Robertson and four children were also on the punt. When about 40 yards from the right bank he heard Mr Robinson cry out that Jenny had fallen into the river. He ran to the end of the punt and saw the child's clothes rise to the surface once about ten yards from the punt. He asked the ferryman if he could swim and received an answer in the negative. He could not swim himself, He could not see any chance of saving the child, as the current took her away from the punt. Mrs Robertson and the children were standing at the opposite end of the punt to himself and Christopher.
By the Foreman: There was a slight jerk of the punt just at the time the child fell off. The ferryman was working the guy at the time in order to bring the punt close up to the hauling line. The deceased and the other children were standing on the apron of the punt. Mrs Robertson was standing close to the little boys and watching them. The deceased was on the other side of her.
Gilbert Robertson, brother of the deceased, said that he was eleven years of age. He was on the Upokongaro punt on Sunday, in company with his mother and brother and sisters. Just as the punt was approaching the hauling line and the ferryman put out his hand to catch it, his (witnesses') sister fell off. A ripple seemed to catch the punt just as the ferryman reached out and a jerk was given to the punt. His sister was standing on one foot with the other crossed over and leaning her arm on the end of the rail. He noticed his sister rise to the surface once, but it was some yards away from the punt ... more at link above. The Coroner in summing up dwelt very forcibly on the necessity for life-buoys and grappling irons being kept in the punt ...
to see who this was & her family see Upokongaro BDM 1880

Wanganui Chronicle, 15 March 1881
NEW BOAT LANDING Tenders to be called for earthwork, scrubbing and metalling the approaches to the Upokongaro Ferry on both sides of the river and that an estimate be obtained for the construction of a convenient boat-landing on both side. Moved by Cr Robertson and seconded by Cr Smith - carried.

Wanganui Herald, 14 June 1881
RETHINKING THE LEASE At a special meeting of the Wanganui County Council held yesterday, it was resolved to withdraw the announcement as to the Upokongaro Ferry lease. It is the intention of the Council to let the ferry for a longer period (to be decided upon at a future meeting) by virtue of the powers contained in the Counties Act Amendment Act 1880

Wanganui Chronicle, 13 July 1881
THE NEW LEASE Tenders will be received at the office of the Council, Rutland Chambers Wanganui for the lease of the Upokongaro Ferry for a term of Three Years, commencing on the 1st day of October, 1881. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted

Wanganui Herald, 5 Sep 1881
ARAMOHO TO UPOKONGARO FERRY It was determined to call for tenders for 200 chains (4km) of metalling on the River Bank from the Aramoho bridge to Upokongaro Ferry, with a view chiefly of ascertaining the cost so as to see whether it could be met by a special rate within No 5 Ward - Mr Robertson gave notice of motion in favor of raising a special rate of 1s in the £

Wanganui Herald, 8 Feb 1882
UPOKONGARO FERRY ITEMS The Chairman said that the lease of this ferry, although in existence several months, had not been signed, owing to delay on the part of Mr Betts, the Council's solicitor, upon whom the Clerk had called, besides writing letters, several times. The Chairman was instructed to write to Mr Betts on the subject and point out the unsatisfactory state of the matter
* A report was received from the Sub-Committee, consisting of Crs Dymock and Thatcher, stating that they found the bulk of the timber obtained for landing stage, &c., at the Upokongaro ferry had been washed away by the recent flood, between L3 and L4 worth only remaining. They understood that three of the piles could be recovered and recommend that Cr Kennedy be instructed to use his exertions and knowledge in doing so. They find that the Council will have to put the punt landing in order and suggest a breakwater about 10ft long would be the most economical and permanent way to repair the damage.

Wanganui Herald, 14 Sep 1882
COMPLAINTS OF THE STATE OF THE FERRY Cr Abbott said Mr Robertson had complained of the state of the ferry - Cr Kennedy applied for a return, for next meeting, of the income and expenditure of ferry since it have been taken over by the Council. Cr Abbott moved that £4 10s be expended on steps on Cr Kennedy's side of the river and £30, if necessary, to make a landing of Mr Robertson's side of the river. Cr Craig seconded. Cr Sommerville moved, as an amendment, the £5 be voted for a boat landing on the side of the river - Cr Parsons seconded - The amendment was lost. Cr Polson moved, as a further amendment, the £5 be expended towards making landing steps at the ferry as a final expenditure and that it be left to the Chairman and Cr Kennedy to expend - seconded Cr Dymock. The amendment was again lost. Cr Sommerville moved as a further amendment that, as the expenditure on the ferry has already been very great, nothing further be expended. Cr Kennedy said steps were absolutely necessary on the other side and someone would be drowned ere long - Cr Polson seconded the amendment. Cr Sommerville thought the settlers themselves should do something in the matter - Cr Kennedy said they already paid for what they had done by the Council. On the suggestion of Cr Abbott it was decided that Cr Craig's offer to see the work done be accepted, the motion having been carried.
REMUNERATION - Mr H. J. Reid's application for remuneration for drawing plans and supervision of the Upokongaro breakwater was granted and it was decided to pay him the sum of £2 10s - Cr Abbot said he was the paid servant of another body and payment ought to be made to the Board

Wanganui Herald, 4 Oct 1882
LOSING MONEY The returns concerning the Upokongaro Ferry were laid on the table - Cr Polson said he had all along said the expenditure exceeded the income and he was glad in a way to see his remarks borne out. The returns showed the expenditure to be £280 as against an income of £227 for the time since the Council had taken it over - Cr Kennedy thought the income was not stated as they should be

Wanganui Herald, 7 March 1883
COUNCIL MADE A LAUGHING STOCK From what transpired at the County Council meeting yesterday it appears that conditions were to have been drawn up in the lease of the Upokongaro Ferry by which the lessee was to be held responsible to make good any damage. Now it appears these conditions have never been prepared, although the solicitor has been repeatedly referred to in the matter and it is now stated that supposing the conditions were prepared the contract has so far expired that the lessee will not sign them. The clerk said the Council had been made a laughing stock of by their laxity in this matter and the Chairman was asked to interview the Council's Solicitor and have an explanation as to the cause of delay

Wanganui Herald, 28 May 1883
RENEWING THE LEASE Tenders will be received at the office of the County Council until Tuesday June 5 1883 at 10a.m., for the Leasing of the Upokongaro Ferry for a term of one year. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Wanganui Herald, 6 Aug 1883
WANGANUI-WAITOTARA HIGHWAY BOARD The usual monthly meeting was held in the Secretary's office. There were present - Messrs Dymock (in the chair), Moore, Robertson and Peake
... the most disgraceful road in the ward and district was on the river bank. There are 129 chains to complete it to the Upokongaro Ferry and there is plenty of good metal convenient.

Wanganui Herald, 3 June 1884
KEEPING THE FERRY A letter from the Waitotara County Council was read, offering to take over the Upokongaro Ferry - Resolved that a reply be forwarded, stating that the Council were not disposed to dispose of the ferry at present. Resolved that tenders be called for 11th of June for the lease of the ferry for on year and that a sub-committee, consisting of Crs Kennedy, Noake, Lees, Sommerville and Fleetwood, be appointed to open tenders.
-- it was also decided at this meeting that there being no poundkeeper at Kennedy's Michael Cocoran was appointed

Wanganui Herald, 11 June 1884
NEW FERRYMAN At a special meeting of the Wanganui County Council held this morning, tenders for the lease of the Upokongaro Ferry were opened. Two tenders were received each being for £42. W. Brooks was chosen by the Council and he takes charge from today

Wanganui Herald, 8 July 1884
LIBELOUS ARTICLE In dealing with the question of the transfer of the Upokongaro Ferry, Mr Moore, at the Waitotara County Council, said that there had appeared an article in the Chronicle which certainly was calculated to damage the value of the ferry. In his opinion the article was clearly libelous. Whatever could have prompted the editor to write such an article, he did not know. He had gone out of his way altogether and had taken into account something about a toll. Anything that he had heard outside in that way should not have been used in an article. It had, fortunately, not prejudiced the letting of the ferry, as the article appeared the morning the tenders closed, but had it been in earlier the tenders would have been lower.

Wanganui Chronicle, 8 Oct 1884
IMPROVING THE APPROACH A letter was read from ratepayers requesting that the approaches to the Upokongaro ferry be improved and metaled - Resolved that the work be done, the cost not to exceed £7

Wanganui Herald, 20 May 1885
RELEASING Tenders are invited for the lease of the Upokongaro Ferry for one year. Tenders have to be sent in to Mr Filmer before the 27th

Wanganui Herald, 27 May 1885
NEW TENDERS Tenders for the Upokongaro Ferry were opened, that of J, Taylor £45 was accepted. The other tenderers were - J. Christopher £42 4s and Brooks £40

Wanganui Herald, 3 Aug 1885
RIVER BANK ROAD Cr Ritchie moved that in consideration of the expense incurred on the River Bank Road through the traffic coming from the Wanganui County over the Upokongaro Ferry, that the Wanganui County be asked to contribute a sum of £50 to assist in keeping the said road in repair. Seconded by Cr Perry and carried.

Wanganui Herald, 30 June 1886
FERRY RE-LET The Upokongaro Ferry has been re-let by the Wanganui County Council to Mr J. Taylor at the same figure as last year.

Wanganui Chronicle, 4 May 1887
COST OF A NEW BOAT The ordinary monthly meeting of the Wanganui County Council was held yesterday. Present - Messrs Polson (chairman). Blyth, McDonald, Porteous and Parker. The matter of the Upokongaro ferry boat was left to the foreman to inquire as to the cost at which a boat can be built and to report at next meeting.

Wanganui Herald, 7 June 1887
TENDERS CALLED Alternate tenders are invited for the Lease of the Upokongaro Ferry for one or three years, from the 1st July next. Specifications can be seen at the County Office. Tenders will be opened at noon on Saturday the 25th June next. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order. ARTHUR FILMER, Clerk
* the tender of Mr Taylor at £40 a year was accepted. The only other tender was Mr Christopher.

Wanganui Chronicle, 8 Nov 1887
TOLL GATE The Chairman drew the attention of the council to the fact that the Wanganui County Council had not repaired their bridge on the River Bank Road and consequently all the traffic was thrown on to the Waitotara County's road, without other bodies contributing anything at all towards the keeping of the road in repair. The council received nothing from the ferry and it would be only right that other bodies should contribute towards the road. He moved that in view of the large amount of traffic thrown on the River Bank Road by the inability of the Wanganui County Council and several Road Boards to repair their bridges and keep their River Bank Road open, this Council instruct the secretary to take the necessary steps to empower this council to put a toll gate on the River Bank Road, at the Upokongaro Ferry - Seconded by Cr Ritchie and carried.
AN OUTRAGEOUS PROPOSAL - The motion carried at the meeting of the Waitotara County Council yesterday, which was moved by Cr Robertson and seconded by Cr Ritchie, to place a toll gate on the River Bank Road near the Upokongaro Ferry, is a startling and outrageous attempt to levy a crushing tax on a few settlers, who are obliged to come that way into town, pending the repairs of the bridges on the other side of the river. There is no necessity for such an extreme course being adopted and we do not think the ratepayers of the Waitotara County Council district will countenance such harsh and uncalled for measures against their unfortunate fellow-settlers on the other side of the river, who are incommoded quite enough as it is and should not be treated in the cavalier fashion advocated by the members of the council. The action of the Wanganui County Council is not attending at once to the damaged bridges on the left bank of the river road, is most reprehensible, but it does not warrant the Waitotara County Council in putting up a toll gate near the ferry, which would injuriously affect the whole of the settlers living above Upokongaro and in the Makirikiri district. For a moribund Council to pass such a resolution was most improper, as the matter is one on which the decision of the whole of the ratepayers should be taken in the elections now approaching, during the progress of which candidates will, no doubt, be asked by the electors to give a pledge to rescind the obnoxious and mischievous resolution. Country settlers are taxed quite heavily enough as it is. The days of toll gate have, or out to have, passed away, as they are great bars to progress and have been abolished nearly everywhere in the civilised world

Wanganui Chronicle, 9 Nov 1877
UNSAFE Present - The Chairman, Councillors Higgie, Polson, Gabb, Handley and Kennedy
Letter read from James Hughes, lessee of the Upokongaro ferry, calling the attention of the Council to the fact that the punt is unsafe and requires immediate repairs and that the wire is bad and not safe; also stating that he has already spent 12 on it himself. He complains that he is losing money in consequence of person objecting to cross the river through the dangerous state of the punt. Resolved - That the Foreman of Works inspect the punt and report on it at the next meeting

Wanganui Herald, 5 June 1890
TENDERS CALLED Tenders are invited for the Lease of the Upokongaro Ferry for two years from the 21st July 1890.

Wanganui Chronicle, 20 Feb 1891
REPAIRING The Upokongaro ferry, which has been blocked since the flood, is so far repaired as to permit of horse traffic from to-day and it is hoped that vehicles will be able to cross on Monday next.

Wanganui Herald, 5 Oct 1892
TENDERS CALLED It was resolved that tenders be called for renting the Upokongaro ferry for two years from November 1st, 1892

Wanganui Chronicle, 6 Dec 1892
RIVER NAVIGATION The Clerk of the Wanganui County Council wrote that a resolution had been passed to the effect that all steamers going up and down the river should whistle as they approach the Upokongaro Ferry and remaining steady until the wire was lowered. Mr Hatrick pointed out that it was impossible for a steamer to remain steady when going with the stream with two or three punts behind her. However, it was pointed out that if the speed were slacked off slightly the idea in view when the resolution was passed by the County Council would be met.

Wanganui Herald 1 August, 1893
MORE WIRE PROBLEMS The ferryman of the Upokongaro ferry waited on the Council, asking who was to replace the wire carried away by the punts towed by the Wairere, when the semaphores had the danger signal up. Cr Ross was appointed to attend to getting the wire raised at once.

Wanganui Chronicle, 7 April 1894
PAINTING It was resolved that the necessary oil and paint be sent to the ferryman for the painting of the Upokongaro ferry house.

Wanganui Herald, 9 Oct 1894
TENDERS CALLED Tenders will be received for the lease of the Upokongaro Ferry and house for a term of two years.

Wanganui Herald, 5 Jan 1895
MANGAWHERO ROAD BOARD It was resolved that the clerk write the Mangawhero Road Board that if the Council be willing to hand over the Upokongaro ferry punt and ferry house to the Board, will the Board be prepared to take over the ferry.

Wanganui Herald, 2 March 1895
TAKE OVER The Mangawhero Road Board wrote signifying their willingness to take over the Upokongaro Ferry and the main roads in its district in compliance with the Council's letter.

Wanganui Herald, 18 Oct 1895
LOST (10s reward) - Between the Swimming Baths(?) and Upokongaro Ferry, dark green Hand-bag, containing card case, chegue, etc. Anyone finding same will oblige by returning it to the Freezing Company's office.

Wanganui Herald, 31 Oct 1896
TENDERS Will be received to Wednesday 4th November for the lease of the Upokongaro Ferry for two years from 1st December
* the tender of John Taylor was accepted at £36 per annum

Wanganui Chronicle, 5 Nov 1898
TENDERS FOR LEASE It was moved by Cr Ross and seconded by Cr Georgetti, that tenders be called for the lease for two years of the Upokongaro Ferry and House from 1st December 1898

Wanganui Chronicle, 3 Dec 1898
KENNEDY'S COACH Mr Allcock notifies that the Upokongaro Ferry will be opened on and after today and that in future the Kennedy's coach will run the Aramoho side of the river

Wanganui Chronicle, 7 Jan 1899
REPAIRS Crs Ross and Georgetti were deputed to arrange about the approaches to the Upokongaro Ferry being repaired

Wanganui Herald, 9 Dec 1899
WANGANUI COUNTY COUNCIL
It was decided, on the motion of Mr Mason, to get Mr Law to repair the Upokongaro punt

Wanganui Chronicle, 11 Jan 1900
CLOSURE Notice is hereby given that the Upokongaro Ferry will be closed during repairs as from the evening of Sunday 14th till further notice. ERNEST BARNS, Clerk Wanganui County Council. (It was reopened on the 24th)

Wanganui Herald, 23 Oct 1900
TENDERS Are invited for the Lease of the Upokongaro Ferry and Ferry house for a term of two years

Wanganui Herald, 15 Dec 1900
LIFE BUOY Cr Mason was authorised to have the life-buoy at Upokongaro Ferry repaired

Wanganui Herald, 9 April 1902
WILD STORMS
The heavy rains of yesterday and last evening caused a considerable freshet in the river and the Upokongaro punt, at Kennedy's, a few miles up the Wanganui river, has been washed away, consequently traffic by the ferry has been temporarily suspended

Wanganui Herald, 9 May 1902
WANGANUI COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
The Committee, appointed to attend to the Upokongaro Ferry, have decided to have the punt thoroughly overhauled and Mr Law, who has done the work considers the punt good for another nine or ten years. They decided to call for fresh tenders.

Wanganui Chronicle, 1 Aug 1902
UPOKONGARO FERRY CASE At the magistrate's Court on Monday, before Mr C. S. Kettle, S.M., a case Wanganui County Council (Mr Watt) v A. Hatrick (Mr Barnicoat) was heard. The plaintiffs claimed to recoer from the defendant the sum of £7000, being amount of damage to the ferry wire rope at Upokongaro by the defendant's steamer Ohura in December last when crossing the ferry on its passage from Pipiriki to Wanganui. The plaintiffs claimed that the breaking of the wire rope was caused by the negligence of the captain of the Ohura when crossing it ... more at above link

Wanganui Herald, 12 Dec 1902
OVERHEAD WIRE In answer to questions, the chairman estimated that the cost of erecting the overhead wire at Upokongaro Ferry was about £150. On the motion of Cr Fletcher, the clerk was instructed to prepare a table showing the cost of the wire

Wanganui Herald, 11 June 1903
UNDERWATER WIRE PROBLEMS Mrs Allcock, the lessee of the Upokongaro Ferry, waited on the Council and stated that the underwater wire had been of no use to her in working the ferry during the late freshes and that she had been unable to work the ferry from May 27 to June 7. It was resolved that Mrs Allcock be allowed £3 from her next quarter's rent
- The Chairman's action in having the approaches to the ferry metalled was confirmed.
- It was resolved that the opinion of the County solicitor be taken upon the question as to whether the Council has power to carry on a ferry at Upokongaro in view of the fact that the traffic on the Wanganui River may be temporarily obstructed thereby and the solicitor be asked to confer with Mr H. D. Bell, solicitor of Wellington thereon

Wanganui Chronicle, 16 June 1903
FERRY CHARGES The Secretary for Education in reply to a letter re fees charged school children on the Upokongaro Ferry, pointed out that under the Public Works Act children attending school were exempt from such charges

Wanganui Chronicle, 14 Oct 1903
CONSIDERING CLOSING It was resolved that a committee consisting of Crs Mason, Speed and the chairman be authorised to call a meeting of ratepayers in the Mangawhero Riding to consider the question of closing the Upokongaro ferry and to report to the Council at its meeting
* the committee of Neilson, Mason, J. E. Wilson, F. Furth & H. M. Speed called a meeting of the ratepayer who asked the Council to give the ferry another trial with the recommendation to the Council to give Messrs Hodder, Missen, Heyda and Brooks permission to work the wire providing the lessee agreed

Wanganui Herald, 10 May 1904
IS IT LEGAL The Council's solicitor (Mr J. Watt) wrote giving his opinion, as requested, as to whether the Council could legally maintain the Upokongaro Ferry as at present constructed, that is with an overhead rope, as a legal ferry? Mr Watt, in the course of his letter, pointed out that general cases which bear upon the question all tend to show that the wire-rope across the river such as that in use at this ferry must be admitted to be an obstruction to navigation and as such is illegal. A ferry worked by an overhead wire-rope is a primitive idea and no cases bearing directly thereon are recorded. Mr Watt face it as his opinion that if a ferry is to be maintained it will have to be a different class to the present. Probably a steam ferry is the only form of ferry that could be usefully established. Mr Watt went on to point out that he was of opinion that no legal ferry had ever been established at Upokongaro, that the Wanganui County Council have no power to establish one on the same principle as the present one and moreover, that it is very questionable if the County Council would not be liable for any damage caused by the present wire rope

Wanganui Chronicle, 26 May 1904
FERRY CARRIED AWAY Shortly after dark the Upokongaro Ferry was carried away and almost immediately afterwards the punt broke adrift and darted off in the darkness. At about a quarter past six the punt was seen passing the Town Wharf and it doubtless went out to sea. The latest information from Upokongaro was to the effect that rain was still falling and the river rising

Wanganui Herald, 27 Dec 1904
FERRY REOPENED The Upokongaro ferry, which has been closed during the recent flood was opened to-day. Visitors to Wanganui can now do the round trip

Wanganui Herald, 11 March 1905
PASSING A BYE-LAW A letter from the Board's solicitor was read with reference to the Upokongaro ferry and advising the passing of a bye-law for the regulation of steamer traffic. He suggested that all steamers approaching the ferry be ordered to blow their whistles and that they do not attempt to cross the wire when the punt is crossing the river

Wanganui Herald, 10 July 1905
SENSATIONAL ACCIDENT occurred at the Upokongaro ferry last week, when the mail coach and horses were precipitated into the river and two passengers had an experience they will not be anxious to repeat. The horses jibbed when drawing the coach on to the punt, two wheels of the vehicle being on the ferry and two on the shore approach. The ferryman proceeded to push on the hind wheels with the object of forcing the horses forward and in doing so pushed the punt away from the bank. The consequence was the coach and horses were pulled off and fell into the river. There were two passengers, a young lady and a Maori woman, sitting on the box seat of the coach at the time of the accident and realising the danger they promptly jumped into shallow water, the coach and horses being forced out into the stream. The heads of the animals were held up by the ferryman until assistance arrived and a block and tackle were obtained to haul the horses and coach to terra firma. In the meantime the passengers were taken over to the hotel, where a change of clothing was provided and their boxes and portmanteau were subsequently found floating down stream

Wanganui Chronicle, 13 Sep 1905
BICYCLE CHARGES The question of the charge which should be made for the carriage of bicycles across the Upokongaro Ferry was mentioned at the Wanganui County Council meeting yesterday. It was pointed out that at the present time there was no regulation charge and in consequence all kinds of charges were made. Some ferrymen had made the fee so high that many cyclists had been prevented from making the round trip from Wanganui and back. Notice was given that the charge be fixed at 2d per bicycle

Wanganui Herald, 27 Nov 1905
NEAR DROWNING ACCIDENT We hear that Mr Alf Gray had a rather narrow escape from drowning on Sunday evening. He was rowing to town when his boat collided with the Upokongaro ferry wire. The result was that the boat was capsized in midstream. Mr Gray was fully clad and was wearing a pair of Wellington boots, but he was able to swim to the upturned boat, on which he drifted about a mile down the river until picked up by a native named Simon, who had witnessed the accident and put off in a canoe. Mr Gray lost a new rifle, some ammunition, etc. and a fine collection of paua shells which he was bringing down for presentation to the Museum

Wanganui Chronicle, 4 Dec 1905
NOXIOUS WEEDS Tenders are invited up to 4p.m. on Monday the 4th December, for clearing noxious weeds along the Wanganui River Bank between Aramoho and the Upokongaro Ferry. ARTHUR K. BLUNDELL, Inspector in Charge

Wanganui Herald, 13 Dec 1905
CHANGE OF FERRYMAN It was decided that Mr G. Watson be appointed to work the Upokongaro ferry service and put the approaches in repair, to the satisfaction of Cr Caines, at a salary of 35s per week and the use of the Council's cottage

Wanganui Herald, 6 Jan 1906
ANOTHER ACCIDENT Mr Neilson stated that another accident had occurred at the Upokongaro Ferry and moved that the matter of drawing up regulations to control traffic be left in the hands of the chairman to report upon - Mr Hatrick said it was not the traffic that wanted regulation but the ferry itself

Wanganui Chronicle, 15 Feb 1906
REFUND Mr J. T. Hodder, the late lessee of the Upokongaro ferry, wrote stating that as he had opened up the ferry after the big flood and had been put in consideration expense in repairing the approaches, he desired compensation of £50. This matter, as also a request for free carriage of the mail coach across the ferry, was referred to the chairman and Cr Wray to report at next meeting

Wanganui Herald, 5 Sep 1906
BUILDING A NEW BOAT The Chairman reported that Mr R. law had offered to build a boat for the Upokongaro Ferry at the rate of 1 per foot - It was decided that Mr Law be instructed to build a 16ft boat to be ready by the 1st November

Wanganui Herald, 3 Jan 1908
MUCH VEXED QUESTION Some discussion took place on the much-vexed question of the Upokongaro ferry. Eventually Cr Fletcher moved that the question be referred again to the Chairman and Cr Caines to make satisfactory arrangements, if possible, with the ferryman for the continuance of the service, Failing that they be empowered to call for tenders which are to be opened at next meeting and if not satisfactory the ferry to be closed

Wanganui Herald, 19 Feb 1908
FERRY IN TROUBLE The residents on both sides of the river near Upokongaro have very naturally been greatly concerned at the recent decision of the Wanganui County Council to close the ferry there. The ferry has been in use for over 30 years and has been so much used during that period that it has grown to be something more than a mere public convenience. It has become, in fact, a public necessity and will become more so than ever as population increases. To townspeople, also, the closing of the ferry would be a matter of some concern, inasmuch as the drive or ride to Upokongaro, thence across the ferry and back to town by the other side, is one of our most pleasant and favorite outings. The County Council has had a difficulty in arranging for the carrying on of the ferry in future, following upon the present lessee's throwing up of his lease and not caring about taking it on itself, decided, as stated, to close it. It would be a great pity if this were done and if it came to the worst, it would be a wise proceeding on the part of the Council to pay a small subsidy to a lessee to insure him against loss, which subsidy it might be possible to have supplemented by other local bodies whose ratepayers are affected. We are glad to hear, however, that there is a reasonable prospect of the ferry being carried on as heretofore. We are informed that negotiations are in progress for the continuance of traffic and that it is probable that matters will be definitely fixed up in two or three days. We sincerely hope the result will justify the expectation, for the ferry takes the place of a bridge at that point and to close it would be practically the same as closing an important bridge which acted as an essential link between two different districts

Wanganui Herald, 14 March 1908
THE FERRY IS CLOSED PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Upokongaro Ferry is Closed for Traffic. D. BELL, County Clerk

Wanganui Chronicle, 31 March 1908
A PUBLIC MEETING A meeting of all those interested in the keeping open of the ferry across the Wanganui River, at Upokongaro, will be held at Upokongaro on Wednesday, April 1st at 7p.m.

Wanganui Herald, 3 April 1908
COUNCIL REGRETS When the Upokongaro ferry was under discussion at the County Council meeting to-day, the Councillors were unanimous in expressing their regrets that it had been found necessary to close the service and intimated that they would be only too glad if some satisfactory arrangement could be made for the working of the ferry in the future. It was pointed out by the chairman that the statement that the service had proved a profitable one in the past was unfortunately incorrect. There had been at one time, he understood, a profit of £200 on the service, but during the last 20 years this sum, together with £80 additional, had been eaten up. In the discussion on the subject, it was made clear that the Council would be quite willing to make up any small deficiency should one be incurred by the Mangawhero Road Board if that body took over the service

Wanganui Herald, 14 April 1908
WILL THE FERRY STAY Many will note with pleasure that something definite has at last been done in connection with the Upokongaro Ferry, in that the Mangawhero Road Board has taken it over form the Wanganui County Council ... more at above link

Wanganui Herald, 22 May 1908
FERRY MOVING AGAIN The Upokongaro ferry is now in charge of a Maori whose working of same is giving every satisfaction, while he himself appears well satisfied with his job

Wanganui Herald, 28 May 1908
TENDERS FOR LEASE of the Upokongaro Ferry will be received up to 10.30a.m. on Saturday, 6th June 1908 at the Office of the Mangawhero Road Board, Ridgway Street, Wanganui. J. FAIRBURN, Clerk
* only one tender was received, that of Rupuha Himona and it was resolved to accept it
* On 11 May 1909 it was resolved to call for fresh tenders for lease of the ferry. One tender was received from Reuben at £10 per annum and it was resolved to accept it provided the back rent was paid

Wanganui Herald, 2 March 1910
EXTRAORDINARY AFFAIR AT UPOKONGARO After the Mexican Laurent attempted to blow up the Hotel the finding of his coat and vest on the Ferry containing correspondence it appeared to point to his suicide ... read above link at this date

Wanganui Herald, 6 Feb 1911
IN DISREPAIR
Mr H. M. Speed waited on the Council, as a deputation from the Wanganui County Council and mentioned the matter of the disrepair of the Upokongaro punt and suggested that the Council contribute towards the maintenance of same. The Council decided to contribute £10 per year, but declined to pay anything towards a new punt
* however it was decided to build a new punt and tenders were invited in April 1911. Applications were also invited for the position of Ferryman, wages of 8s per day including Sundays and the cottage rent free

Wanganui Herald, 6 June 1911
DISGRUNTLED PASSENGERS The settlers on both sides of the Wanganui River who use the Upokongaro Ferry have a real grievance in respect to the frequent interruptions which take place in the service. At present, owing to the neglect of the Wanganui County Council to keep the punt in repair, the communication across the river is by the ferry boat and settlers, especially those who have to take mike or cream to the creamery ... we doubt whether the settlers in any other part of the Dominion would have put up with such a medieval service for so long ...

Wanganui Chronicle, 12 June 1911
OUT WITH THE OLD ... Wanted to sell, Upokongaro Ferry Punt. Good timber in it, no reasonable offer refused. Apply County Council, Wanganui
IN WITH THE NEW ... Up-river settlers will be pleased to hear that the new punt for the Upokongaro ferry work was towed up to its new position yesterday

Wanganui Herald, 11 Jan 1912
WHO HAS CONTROL The matter of the control of the Upokongaro Ferry has been engaging the attention of the local bodies interested in its management, the Wanganui and Waitotara County Councils and the Mangawhero Road Board, for some time, but at last there appears some possibility of finality being reached. At the meeting of the later body yesterday the following resolution was passed: "That a letter se sent to the Wanganui County Council informing them that this board is willing to take over control of the ferry, but declines to accept any responsibility for accidents happening to either passengers or plant and the Messrs Glenn and Speed be appointed a deputation to wait on the Waitotara County Council, together with two representatives from the Wanganui County Council, with a view to obtaining a subsidy towards the upkeep of the ferry

Wanganui Chronicle, 15 April 1912
SCALE OF FERRY TOLLS The following scale of Tolls will be collected at the Upokongaro Ferry:
FOOT PASSENGERS:
between 7am and 8pm - 2d
at other times - 4d
VEHICLES:
* 2 wheels & 1 horse - 1s
* 4 wheels & 1 horse - 1s 6d
* each additional horse - 6d
* each passenger over 2 with a vehicle - 2d
* horses per head, including rider - 6d
* cattle per head - 3d
* sheep per head - ½d
* motor cars, including passengers 2s 6d
* motor bicycles, including rider - 6d
* bicycles, including rider - 3d
* engines, N.O.E. - 5s
A. E. MANNINGTON, County clerk

Wanganui Herald, 23 Dec 1912
FERRYMAN WANTED Steady, reliable man as Ferryman for Upokongaro Ferry. Permanent job. £2 10s per week and cottage

Wanganui Herald, 2 May 1913
INSTALLATION OF A HAND WINCH It was decided to install a hand winch on the punt of the Upokongaro Ferry to mitigate the present practice of hand haulage by the ferrymen

Wanganui Chronicle, 8 Oct 1913
DEPUTATION The Wanganui County's decision to close the ferry is likely to be further postponed ... Mr Allen pointed out the urgent necessity of keeping the ferry open ... that 13 children passed over the ferry every morning to attend the Upokongaro school. The nearest other school was at Aramoho, four miles away ...

Wanganui Herald, 21 Nov 1913
NOTICE OF CLOSING THE UPOKONGARO FERRY PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that on and after the 5th day of December 1913, the ferry now under the Control of the Wanganui County Council at Upokongaro will be closed

Wanganui Chronicle, 6 Dec 1913
DECISION TO CLOSE It was resolved to adhere to the Council's previous resolution and declare the ferry closed as from December 5th. It was further resolved to inform the Waitotara County Council that the Council was not prepared to give away its plant but would entertain any reasonable offer for it

Wanganui Herald, 12 Jan 1914
CLOSURE LEGALITY On Cr Ross' suggestion the Waitotara County Council decided this morning to obtain their solicitor's opinion on the legality of the Wanganui County's action closing the Upokongaro Ferry. Cr Ross contended that the ferry was a "highway" and as such, could not be closed to public use

Wanganui Herald, 6 March 1914
WHAT ABOUT THE SCHOOL CHILDREN The Wanganui Education Board wrote urging on the county the necessity for re-opening the Upokongaro ferry as its closure was a great inconvenience to a number of children. If the ferry is opened the Board will pay to the County controlling the ferry 6d for each child over the age of five years of age (return fare) on condition that the children are conveyed by the punt and no by the ferry boat ... more at link

Dominion. 8 April 1914
RE OPENED After being closed for several months and causing great inconvenience to settlers, the Upokongaro ferry, about seven miles above Wanganui, is to be reopened almost immediately. After a good deal of negotiation between the Wanganui and Waitotara County Councils, the former put forward a proposal that the ferry should be managed by a joint committee of three members from each councils. Both bodies will share profits and losses. Whether the ferry will be run for long is now a matter of speculation

Wanganui Herald, 3 July 1914
THE FERRY IS LET Cr Fletcher reported that the Upokongaro ferry had been let to a man named A. Cooper at wages of 25s a week and all taking at the ferry. These takings do not include the Education Boards subsidy. Cr Fletcher said that he still thought that it was a great mistake to have ever re-opened the ferry. The council recommended the Ferry Committee to go into the matter of taking out an accident risk over the working of the Ferry

Wanganui Herald, 6 Feb 1915
TROUBLE FOR THE FERRYMAN Two or three snags in the river near the Upokongaro ferry have been the cause of a lot of trouble to the ferryman who has frequently been delayed owing to the wire getting entangled in the trees. The matter was brought under the notice of the Wanganui County Council yesterday and the ferry committee will take action to remove the obstructions

Wanganui Herald, 23 July 1915
THE FLOOD ... as the river continued to rise, owners of motor launches and other river craft began to express some anxiety for the safety of their boats. A launch moored near the town bridge was pulled over bu it moorings and sank. Another launch was washed out to sea. A n oil store near the town bridge was washed away. The Upokongaro ferry boat got adrift this morning, but was taken in tow and secured about half way between the Aramoho and Dublin Street bridges ...

Wanganui Herald, 1 July 1916
TENDERS CALLED FOR for a Lease of the Upokongaro Ferry for a period of two years
* the tender of B. Palmer was accepted as ferry-keeper and he was to receive £2 10s per week plus takings

Wanganui Chronicle, 8 June 1918
CONCRETING THE BANKS The concreting of the approach on the left bank of the Upokongaro Ferry has been completed and the opposite side will be similarly treated when the flood waters have subsided. The floods have left large deposits of silt on both approaches to the Upokongaro ferry and men have been employed to assist the ferryman to remove the same

Wanganui Chronicle, 18 July 1919
FERRY TO CLOSE NOTICE is hereby given that the above Ferry will be Closed to traffic on Saturday Next, the 29th inst., Peace Day. GEO. DARBYSHIRE, Clerk, Wanganui County Council

Evening Post, 25 Feb 1936
17 YEARS LATER Mr A. Ross and Mrs J. Wickham asked the Minister for the restoration of the Upokongaro ferry service, saying it was difficult for a Minister to interfere with local politics between the Wanganui and Waitotara Counties. Mr Semple offered to confer with the chairmen of the respective counties and endeavour to act as a conciliation officer

PHOTO
the FERRY/PUNT at Upokongaro
USE THIS ZOOM TO SEE MORE

BLUFF burials
* excludes still born
* birth date may be calculated from age at death
* date could be that of death or burial
* names grouped together not necessarily related
NOTES Original list of names was taken from the above database. Many of the entries have incorrect names and/or dates (sometimes out by months or years). There are names on headstones that are not on the database. Most people here have been individually researched, but not all, so use as a guide only to your own research

A to C .. D to F .. G to I .. J to L
M to O .. P to R .. S to U .. V to Y

SALMONSON, Frank Samuel - 12 Dec 1900 aged 4 days

SANDILANDS, Charles George - 18 July 1927 aged 15
SANDILANDS, Charles - 19 Jan 1908 not found
* possibly infant son of Charles James Sandilands & Susan Jane Nitey
* buried with Dixon
SANDILANDS, John William Leslie - 29 May 1906 aged 6 months
SANDILANDS, Susan Jane - 21 May 1964 aged 86

SANDS, Charlotte Mary - 16 Dec 1971 aged 65
SANDS, Melvin George - 5 Dec 1951 aged 43
SANDS, Margaret McDonald - 7 March 1956 aged 23

SARGEANT, Marguertia Alice Daisy - 27 May 1971 aged 75
SARGEANT, Reuben - 16 Dec 1956 aged 68

SCHOLFIELD, Betty - 20 Feb 1926 aged 4 hours
SCHOLFIELD, Peggy - 20 Feb 1926 aged 6 hours
SCHOLFIELD, Clara - 10 Oct 1950 aged 67
SCHOLFIELD, William Dilke - 14 Aug 1950 aged 78
* Master Mariner, husband of Clara

SCOTT, Andrew - 27 July 1906 aged 70
SCOTT, Annie - 2 June 1911 aged 5 hours
SCOTT, David - 3 Aug 1909 aged 80
SCOTT, Elizabeth - 25 April 1902 aged 69
SCOTT, George Andrew - 23 May 1897
SCOTT, Isabella - 13 March 1913 aged 42

SCULLAY, Helen Margaret - 4 Nov 1902 aged 14 months
SCULLAY, Mavis Jeanette - 15 June 1904 aged 3 months

SEABOURNE, Winifred Renelda - 27 Feb 1984 aged aged 73
* buried with Metzger family

SHANNON, James Joseph - 3 April 1953 aged 45
SHANNON, James Michael - 14 Sep 1925 aged 41
* accidentally drowned
Otago Daily Times, 18 Sep 1925
The body of James Shannon, the seaman who was reported missing from Bluff on Monday evening, was found to-day. It was seen floating under the water near the spot on the wharf where the steamer Loyalty was sunk when an effort was made to locate the missing man by means of an explosion of gelignite. It is stated that the shot was fired by Harbour Board officers under the direction of the police who considered that the explosion would bring the body to the surface. An inquest was held in the Bluff Courthouse. A verdict was returned that the deceased, James Shannon, met his death by drowning while endeavouring to get aboard his boat, the Britannia, in Bluff Harbour on the night of September 14. The following rider was added:- "The jury wished to bring under the notice of the proper authorities the necessity for a light on the wharf where the mishap occurred; also that previous fatalities have occurred about this part and that no non-commissioned boat be allowed to take up a berth alongside the wharf"
SHANNON, Katherine May - 11 March 1946 aged 65
SHANNON, Ronald James Arthur - aged 71
SHANNON, Stanley Raymond - aged 74
SHANNON, Vera Irene - aged 74
SHANNON, Walter - 10 Nov 1909 aged 14 days

SHAW, Annie Vivienne Grace - 20 Nov aged 88
SHAW, Benjamin - 16 May 1924 .. person not found
SHAW, James - 7 Oct 1961 aged 62

SHEAD, William - 16 Aug 1905 not found

SHEPARD, Louisa Lavina - 21 Sep 1940 aged 27
SHEPARD, Phyllis - 2 Oct 1956 aged 88
SHEPARD, Roi Hinerange - 5 Sep 1932 age not found
SHEPARD, Roy Hawea - 17 March 1961 aged 55
SHEPARD, Roy Thomas - 2 Feb 1938 aged 9 months
HEADSTONE
In loving memory of
Arihi Newton Died 4th Oct 1928 Aged 77 years, Pumau Ki Te Atua Amine Koai Ia, also her grandson Charles Tewaewae TeAu Died 16th Aug 1923 Aged 7 months, and her granddaughter, Alice Hui TeAu Died 17th Mar 1925 Aged 9 months
SHEPARD, Thomas - 14 Oct 1938 aged 78
SHEPARD, Jane - 24 April 1876 aged 69

SHEPHERD, Thomas Haereroa - 24 Jan 1903 aged 6 months
SHEPHERD, William R - 14 Feb 1919 person not found
* buried with Henry Wesley (1880-1921)
SHEPHERD, William Thomas - 6 June 1906 aged 86

SHERLOCK, Caroline Magdaline - 24 Oct 1973 aged 93
SHERLOCK, Frederick Newman - 29 Aug 1954 aged 74

SHIRLEY, Jean Isobel - 26 June 2004 aged 89

SILVESTER, Ada Elizabeth - 20 Jan 1968 aged 83 (nee Mason)
* married James Albert Silvester in 1915
SILVESTER, Alfred - 23 Nov 1930 aged 81
SILVESTER, Alfred John - 12 Sep 1952 aged 74
SILVESTER, Alice Edith - 30 May 1919 aged 2 months
SILVESTER, Catherine Mary - aged 89
SILVESTER, Emma - 3 Sep 1920 aged 35
SILVESTER, George Francis - 22 Aug 1942 aged 48
SILVESTER, Grace Ellen - 6 Oct 1959 aged 55
SILVESTER, James A - 11 April 1927 person not found
* possibly 1 of the 'infant children' buried with James Albert & Ada Silvester
SILVESTER, James Albert - 24 Oct 1954 aged 71
SILVESTER, Mary Ann - 3 Aug 1933 aged 81
SILVESTER, Richard Major - 24 Nov 1960 aged 74
SILVESTER, William Henry - 15 March 1928 aged 51

SIMS, Eleaner May - 20 Oct 1892 aged 32

SINCLAIR, Arthur - 14 Dec 1933 aged 86
SINCLAIR, Donald - 13 Feb 1925 aged 8 hours
SINCLAIR, Grace - 5 Oct 1894 aged 93
SINCLAIR, James Maitland - 15 Nov 1894 aged 59
SINCLAIR, John - 5 July 1886 aged 85
SINCLAIR, Margaret - 23 Aug 1892 aged 55
SINCLAIR, Sarah - 7 Sep 1918 aged 77
* wife of Arthur
SINCLAIR, Thomas - 19 Jan 1881 aged 88
* from Dunrossness, Shetland

SKERRETT, Annie Wahine - 26 Dec 1903 aged 7 months
SKERRETT, Charles Henry - 21 Sep 1903 aged 18.9
* died in Gisborne

SLATER, Alfred - 25 Aug aged 7
SLATER, Marguerite Vera - 2 Aug 1900 aged 1
SLATER, Percy James - 18 Oct 1898 aged 4 months

SMITH, Charles Adolph - 15 Feb 1939 aged 77
SMITH, Elhanan Winchester - 9 July 1906 aged 24
SMITH, Elma Evelyn - 27 Aug 1934 aged 49
SMITH, George Henry Fife - 10 Feb 1965 aged 87
SMITH, Capt James - 8 Nov 1906 aged 76
SMITH, James Ell - 24 Sep 1943 aged 31
* son of Joseph & Elizabeth
SMITH, John - 3 May 1935 aged 74
SMITH, John Albin - 21 March 1953 aged 87
SMITH, Joseph Anson - 7 Nov 1947 aged 77
SMITH, Margaret - 9 July 1953 aged 83
SMITH, Margaret Euphemia - 1 Oct 1948 aged 73
SMITH, Mary - 30 May 1907 aged 79
SMITH, May Waari Fife - 28 April 1941 aged 47
SMITH, Paul - 3 March 1915 aged 79
SMITH, Paul James - 28 Jan 1890 aged 16

SMITHERS, Hazel I - 23 Aug 1938 person not found

SOMMERVILLE, Helen - 24 Feb 1917 aged 70

SPENCER, Alfred Kihau - 9 April 1886 aged 3 weeks
SPENCER, Ann - 22 March 1900 aged 56
SPENCER, Catherine - 8 May 1890 aged 18
SPENCER, Christina - 11 Sep 1946 aged 64
SPENCER, Duncan Jennings - 4 Jan 1943 aged 18
SPENCER, Edward Easy - 13 March 1930 aged 26
* born Easy Harbour, Stewart Island to George & Flora
SPENCER, Edward John - 3 Oct 1906 aged 19
SPENCER, Elizabeth, 16 July 1932 aged 27
SPENCER, Flora - 26 July 1930 aged 58
SPENCER, Frederick - 9 Dec 1902 aged 19
SPENCER, George Greig - 14 Aug 1906 aged 24
SPENCER, Harriet - 28 May 1907 age not found
SPENCER, Horiana Arawa Louisa - 26 Dec 1939 aged 22
SPENCER, James - 8 Dec 1903 aged 62
SPENCER, James Campbell - aged 6 months
SPENCER, James Coupar - 15 Feb 1908 aged 22.5
* drowned in Bluff Harbour trying to save others
SPENCER, James Coupar - aged 32 hours
SPENCER, John Maupo - 13 Dec 1916 aged 37
SPENCER, Lena Takerau - 1 July 1973 aged 73
SPENCER, Louisa - 15 Nov 1930 aged 84
SPENCER, Manuel - 27 May 1907 aged 1 day
SPENCER, Maria - 31 March 1948 aged 69
SPENCER, Mary Ann - 17 March 1878 aged 8 months
SPENCER, Mary Ann - 26 May 1874 aged 8
SPENCER, Rena Ena Veronica - 29 Dec 1972 aged 78
SPENCER, Robert - 2 Jan 1888 aged 13
* accidentally killed
SPENCER, Robert Edmund Bruce - 23 Jan 1958 aged 66
SPENCER, Robert Taare Paro - 28 Sep 1913 aged 1
SPENCER, Steady George - 2 Jan 1923 aged 10
SPENCER, Thomas George - 21 May 1948 aged 73
SPENCER, Thomas Stewart - 19 March 1960 aged 82
SPENCER, Thomas Te Aoriri - 1 Jan 1964 aged 31
SPENCER, William - 24 Oct 1959 aged 90
SPENCER, William Hautehi - 1 May 1929 aged 23
SPENCER, William Tihope, 11 Feb 1958 aged 65
SPENCER, William - 19 Jan 1938 aged 93

SQUIRES, Catherine - 15 July 1912 aged 69
SQUIRES, John - 21 Dec 1901 aged 66
SQUIRES, Robert Westbrook - 24 July 1917 aged 8½

SUTHERLAND, Margaret - 31 May 1898 aged 4

SUTTON, Charles Wyburn - 9 Dec 1894 aged 1
SUTTON, Dorothy Isabel - 2 June 1980 aged 53
SUTTON, Frances Mercy - 14 Aug 1890 aged 53
SUTTON, George Lewis - 2 April 1902 aged 10 months
SUTTON, William Frederick - 25 Sep 1898 aged 17 months

SWEET, Jack - 16 July 1957 aged 72
SWEET, Maud Helen - 23 March 1934 aged 14.11
* daughter of Jack & Maude
SWEET, Maude Edith - 12 June 1976 aged 84

SYCAMORE, Elizabeth Ann - 15 Aug 1901 aged 29 (nee Daysh)
* daughter of John Daysh & Elizabeth Frew Tannahill. Married Wallace Sycamore in 1896 & had 4 children. Wallace next married Ada Lainchbury in 1902 & had 8 children

TAHANA, Ellen - 3 July 1913 aged 25

TAIT, James - 26 May 1952 aged 76
TAIT, Robert Ian - 19 Nov 1952 child

TALL, Agnes Jane - 18 March 1959 aged 86
TALL, Albert Edward - 21 July 1917 aged 53
TALL, Joseph - 20 Oct 1894 aged 32
TALL, Kennetha Fraser - 29 Feb 1920
* buried with the Dale family

TAYLOR, Frank - 25 April 1965 aged 79
TAYLOR, Henry - 21 Jan 1881 aged 31
TAYLOR, Jessie - 6 May 1973 aged 86
TAYLOR, Thomas - 24 April 1912 aged 56

TE AU, Alice Te Kuikau - 16 March 1925 aged 9 months
TE AU, Charles Henry Te Waiai - 16 Aug 1923 aged 7 months

TE KOETI, Elizabeth Melinda - 18 April 1994 aged 83
TE KOETI, Frederick George Daniel - 28 May 1999 aged 96
TE KOETI, Kevin William - 9 Sep 1949 infant son of Frederick & Elizabeth

TE MARARU, John William - 8 Nov 1918 no age

TENNANT, Robert - 19 Nov 1948 age 67

THOMAS, George - 3 Jan 1909 age not recorded
THOMAS, John - 2 Aug 1944 age not recorded

THOMPSON, Christiania - 3 Oct 1913 aged 82
THOMPSON, Peter Basil - 11 Oct 1958 aged child
THOMPSON, Sarah Anne - 25 Oct 1960 aged 91
THOMPSON, Thomas - 20 Sep 1884 aged 20
THOMPSON, Thomas Johnston - 30 March 1886 aged 52

THOMSON, Emily L - 23 Dec 1876 aged 48
THOMSON, Janet Barr - 23 April 1977 aged 93
THOMSON, John Duncan - 29 Aug 1952 aged 72
THOMSON, Thomas - 28 Sep 1882 aged 60

TIPENE, Arthur Frederick Kihau - 30 Sep 1946 aged 51
TIPENE, Robert William - 26 April 1968 aged 78
TIPENE, Sarah Mary - 30 April 1955 aged 59

TIPPING, Alicia Anne - 13 April 1923 aged 44
TIPPING, Augusta Ward - 17 Nov 1969 aged 62
TIPPING, Charles Jones Augustus Hill - 20 Dec 1931 aged 85
TIPPING, Eelin Cameron - 15 Dec 1993 aged 85
TIPPING, Frances Joseph - 27 June 1946 aged 69
TIPPING, Mary Eliza Frances - 24 Aug 1927 aged 75

TUPAI, John - 2 July 1940 age not found
TUPAI, Olive A - 6 July 1937 age not found

URWIN, Bruce William - 7 Feb 2003 aged 49
URWIN, Gladys - 2 June 1963 aged 66
URWIN, Margaret Adelaide - 13 Nov 1972 aged 89
URWIN, Mary - 7 Dec 1930 aged 69
URWIN, Thomas Clarke - 31 March 1922 aged 68
URWIN, William James - 10 March 1959 aged 78
URWIN-TRAYNOR, June Johanna - 8 Aug 2000 aged 72 (nee Eddy)

A to C .. D to F .. G to I .. J to L
M to O .. P to R .. S to U .. V to Y

PHOTO
Plot 40, Block General 1
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
James Coupar Spencer
Aged 22 years 5 months
Drowned in Bluff Harbour in
Attempting to save life on
Feb 15th 1908
In loving memory of Robert Spencer
Accidentally killed January 2nd 1888
Aged 13 years
Also Alfred Kihau Spencer
Died April 9th 1886 Aged 3 weeks
Horiana Arawa Louisa
Beloved daughter of
T. S. Spencer
Died 26th Dec 1939 Aged 22 years
Erected in the year 2000
By the descendants of one of Southlands earliest pioneers James Spencer Who founded Bluff in January 1824, Established a whaling station in 1839 And died at sea 1846
His wife Meri Kauri Was born at Otakou in 1816
And was buried at this site 20 April 1876
Mother of James and William Spencer And Thomas Shepard Also wife of William Shepard

The Hotel of Nathaniel Valentine (1828-1892)
Mr Valentine was born near Chatham, England and came out to New Zealand as a member of the band of the 65th Regiment, which landed in Auckland from the ship Java on the 26 Nov 1840, his brother Mr John Valentine, of Oriental Bay and Mr Hugh Curry, of Courtenay place, also being members of the band.

Wellington Independent, 30 January 1858
at the COACH & HORSES
ANNIVERSARY REGATTA - The Committee will meet at Mr N. Valentine's Coach & Horses, Manners street, on Friday evening mext, the 20th instant, at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of Settling, &c. R. LUCAS, Hon Secretary and Treasurer
NOTE: The Coach & Horses later owned by George Death in 1864, J. J. Whyte in 1867 then John Barlow in 1871, later became Fowlds

Wellington Independent, 27 Feb 1858
TO LET
Possession may be had immediately. A very comfortable 3-roomed Cottage, with a Good Well of Water and Garden attached; situated in Ghuznee-street, Te Aro. for particulars apply to the undersigned, who resides on the premises, or to Mr N. Valentine, Coach and Horses, Manners-street. GEORGE HESSLEWOOD

Wellington Independent, 12 Feb 1859
CART FOR SALE
A small bullock cart, with harness. For particulars apply to N. VALENTINE, Coach & Horses

Wellington Independent, 20 May 1859
PUBLIC BALL
The Public are respectfully informed that a Ball will take place on Monday, the 23rd of May, at the Ordnance Stores, to celebrate the laying of the Foundation Stone of the Odd Fellows Hall. Tickets 10s 6d each to admit a lady and gentleman, to be had at Mr N. Valentine's Coach and Horses; Mr P. Laing's, Mr S. Levy's, the "Independent Office' and of the Committee. Dancing to commence at 9 o'clock. Admittance by Tickets only. C. SAWYER, Sec Ball Committee

Wellington Independent, 9 April 1868
BIRTH OF A SON
VALENTINE - On Saturday, April 4, at Valentine's Family Hotel, Hutt, the wife of Mr N. Valentine, of a son

Evening Post, 5 Jan 1876
LUNCHEON for the SALE
Mr James Smith reports that, notwithstanding the unfavourable weather, there was a very good attendance at the sale held by him at the Hutt yesterday in resumption of the old Hutt market. . An excellent luncheon was served by Mr Nathaniel Valentine at his Hotel...
The prices realised were as follows:
COWS -₤5 5s to £6 10s
BULLOCKS - £6 10s to £12 15s
HORSE, CHAISE CART AND HARNESS - £21 10s
TIP CART £10 10s
HORSES - £5 to £16
SHEEP, WETHERS - 11s 6d

Evening Post, 3 Oct 1877
SUICIDE AT THE HUTT
We learn by a telegram from our own correspondent at the Hutt that a melancholy case of suicide occurred there last night, Mr. Daniel Cooley, who has been for a long time past in the employ of Mr. Nathaniel Valentine as gardener, having been found dead with his throat cut across, the gash being such a fearful one that his head was nearly cut off. The circumstances appeared to show conclusively that the deceased died by his own hand. An inquest is to be held to-morrow.

Evening Post, 9 Aug 1879
DEED OF ASSIGNMENT
Nathaniel Valentine of the Hutt, licensed victualier, has assigned his estate to Mr G.Crawford, of Wellington, merchant, for the benefit of his creditors. A meeting of the creditors to assent to the deed will be held at the Supreme Court House on Monday, 25th August, at 2pm.

Evening Post, 2 Sep 1879
MEETING OF CREDITORS
A meeting of the creditors of Nathaniel Valentine, hotelkeeper, of the Hutt, was held yesterday afternoon, Mr. A. A. Barnett in the chair. The chairman and Mr R. Cleland, who had been appointed at a previous meeting to investigate matters connected with the estate, brought up their report, which was to the effect that the liabilities amounted to £2100 and the assets to £2000. They advised the creditors to wind up the estate, and finally close it at the end of three months. After a short discussion the meeting was adjourned until this afternoon

Evening Post 26 Feb 1880
MARRIAGE
Valentine-Hood - On the 26th February, at the residence of Mr J.Valentine, Oriental Bay, Nathaniel Valentine (late of the Railway Hotel, Hutt) to Sarah Hood, widow of the late Mr. Hood, of Porirua Bay.

Evening Post, 9 March 1881
HUTT LICENSING COURT
At the sitting of this Court to-day Mr Gully applied on behalf of Mr George Scott and Mr Fitzherbert for Mr Nathaniel Valentine, for new licenses for houses to be erected according to plans produced. Both applications were opposed by Constable Withers, who was instructed by the Native office, on the ground that injury would be done to Maoris (sic) living at Petoni. They were also opposed by Mr. Gear's foreman. The Court adjourned for fourteen days, to allow the Native Department and Mr. Gear to place before the Commissioners the nature of their objections more fully. The Court suggested that plans should be so improved that houses might be made more suitable for the accommodation of Wellington families. . A transfer was granted from Isaac Wilkins to George Isaac Wilkins, Railway Hotel, Upper Hutt.

Evening Post, 3 July 1882
MARINE RETREAT HOTEL - PETONI
N. Valentine has much pleasure in announcing that he opened the above Hotel on Saturday, 1st July.
The house, which has just been erected, in quite close to the Petoni Railway Station, and therefore very easy of access. It affords all the comforts of a home to those who are desirous of spending a few days, or weeks, in the country for the benefit of their health or recreation.
A most magnificent is obtained from the balcony, embracing the City of Wellington, Valley of the Hutt, the Wellington Heads and harbour.
The charges will be moderate and the Proprietor, under whose personal supervision the business will be carried on, begs to assure all those who may favour him with their patronage that no trouble will be spared to ensure the comfort of his customers

Evening Post, 15 June 1883
The chess match between the Petone Chess Club and Wellington Chess Club, third-class players, took place last night at Valentine's Marine Retreat Hotel, Petone, the Petone Club being the victors, Messrs. Comber and Kirk winning their games against Messrs Wright and Collins

Evening Post, 5 Sep 1883
WANTED, a good General servant. Apply Marine Retreat Hotel, Petone

Evening Post, 25 July 1885
NOTICE is hereby given that the under-mentioned goods of Robert Mangles King, late of Petone, Surveyor, left by him in the Marine Retreat Hotel, Petone, will be sold by public auction by Messrs J. H. Bethune & Co., at their sale-rooms, Brandon street, in the City of Wellington, on Tuesday, the 25th day of August, 1885, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, unless the debt due by the said Robert Mangles King to Nathaniel Valentine, the licensee of the said hotel, for board and lodging is before that date paid:- One theodolite and stand, one small black bag, one canvas bag, one bag containing clothing, one tin box containing books, & c., one case of books, one box of paints, one album, four boxes of surveyor's tools, one coat, one brass rule, sundry maps. NATHANIEL VALENTINE

Evening Post, 17 Aug 1885
LOYAL PETONE LODGE, I.O.O.F., M.U.
ANNIVERSAY DINNER to be held at Marine Retreat Hotel, Petone, Wednesday, 19th Aug., at 7p.m. sharp. Visitors will find 10:15 late train suitable to return. Tickets, 4s 6d each. H. M. WILLIAMS, Secretary

Evening Post, 9 Oct 1885
Mr Valentine, of the Marine Retreat Hotel, Petone, desires to remove a misconception with regard to the statement that he refused a man a bed on the night previous to the fire. The person referred to asked for a shilling bed, and was informed that the establishment contained none at the price

Evening Post, 30 Oct 1885
TO BUILDERS - Tenders are invited until noon of Saturday, 7th of November next, for the erection of a Cottage at Petone. Plans and specifications to be seen at N. Valentine's Marine Retreat Hotel, Petone. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. MOTHES

Evening Post, 18 Nov 1885
HONOUR TO WHOM HONOUR IS DUE
- To The Editor
SIR - I see by your paper of Saturday that the directors of the Wellington Woollen Manufacturing Company, after failing to get the Governor of the colony, Sir Wm. Jervois, or Sir Julius Vogel to lay the foundation stone for the above, that they have invited the Hon. Robert Stout, the Premier, to perform the ceremony. I feel that I should be neglecting a duty if I did not call attention to the claims of one who, failing the Governor, should have been invited to lay the foundation stone, and that is Sir Wm Fitzherbert, a gentleman who from the starting up to the present time has closely identified himself with the company, and has worked energetically in promoting its interest. Sr Wm. Fitzherbert is an old and much respected colonist and one whose interest is and has been the advancement and prosperity of Wellington and its environs. Moreover he is a shareholder. Honour be to him to whom honour is due, and that in this case is Sir Wm. Fitzherbert, our old and tried friend, and I feel that passing him over is tantamount to an insult. Let it be put to the vote of the shareholders, then we shall see to whom the compliment will be paid. I am, & c., N. VALENTINE, Marine Retreat Hotel

Evening Post, 23 Feb 1886
MARRIAGE - MOTHES-VALENTINE, On 18th February, at the residence of the bride's father, Marine Retreat Hotel, Petone, by the Rev John Mori, Richard Mothes, of Petone, to Katherine Amelia, second daughter of Nathaniel Valentine

Evening Post, 24 May 1886
A death under somewhat peculiar circumstances occurred at Petone yesterday morning. It appears that on Saturday evening a man named Alfred Hemming, who came from England for the benefit of his health about five months ago, accepted the invitation of a friend named Barraclough to spend the holiday with him. Hemming has been suffering from acute asthma and was also in advanced stage of consumption. Almost immediately after his arrival at Petone he became suddenly ill and was seized with great pains. He continued to endure the most severe suffering during the night and expired early yesterday morning. It is thought by his friends that the sharp frosty air affected the little lung power that the unfortunate man still retained and thus hastened his end. An inquest will be held to-morrow by Dr Johnston, Coroner, at the Marine Retreat Hotel

Evening Post, 23 June 1886
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS,
Wellington Woollen Manufacturing Company Ltd
LADIES and GENTLEMEN - At the request of a large number of Shareholders, I have been induced to offer myself as one of your Directors, at the annual meeting to be held on the 30th instant. I do not claim to be an expert in dying or in the manufacture of woollen goods, preferring to leave that branch of the business to the very clever manager and dyer who are supposed to be unsurpassed in the colonies, believing interference might cause a rupture and possibly lead to losing our good men, on whom the success of the mill greatly depends.
What we require are upright business men who will administer the funds of the Company economically and without fear or favour, remembering that at present we have only 30 looms and should be worked with a much smaller staff than other factories in the colonies having a greater number.
I would earnestly request all Shareholders who can make it convenient (before giving away their proxies) to pay a visit to the mill and judge for themselves the result of the unnecessary and wasteful expenditure of the last seven months in pulling up the old race, and leaving the mill without the beautiful water so admirably adapted for making superior dyes and now being compelled to substitute Wainui-o-mata water, for which we have to pay by metre.
I am quite opposed to a Managing Director, thinking seven Directors, with the very able gentlemen in Mr Ramsden and M Heeles, quite sufficient.
If elected I will do my uttermost to serve you faithfully. N. VALENTINE - Marine Retreat Hotel, Petone

Evening Post, 3 March 1887
Mr N. Valentine, of the Marine Retreat Hotel, Petone, who for some time past has been receiving subscriptions on behalf of the widow and children of harry Evans, an employee of the Woollen Company, who was drowned in a boat accident in the harbour, has handed over to Mrs Evans the sum of £6 16s 6d the total of the money subscribed

Evening Post, 16 March 1887
AQUATICS, Wellington Star v Christchurch Union
.. the crews stripped in the Marine Retreat Hotel and lost no time in putting their boats in the water in front of that hostelry ...

Evening Post, 31 March 1887
CHANGED HANDS - The Marine Retreat Hotel, Petone, has changed hands, Mr Nathaniel Valentine having disposed of the leas, stock and furniture to Mr J. R. Stancell, late of Timaru. The lease has been sold for £3500, and the stock and furniture are to be taken at a valuation. Mt Stancell takes possession on the the 14th proximo

Evening Post, 15 June 1887
The annual meeting of the Petone Licensing Committee was held at noon today at the Town Board Office. Present - Messrs E. H. Collett (Chairman), C. S. Collett, J. Holland and E. Jackson. The only business transacted was the confirmation of the temporary transfer of the license of the Marine Retreat Hotel from Nathaniel Valentine to J. R. Stansell, and the granting of a new license. Mr Stansell applied for an extension of hours to 11p.m., but, acting on the representations of Constable Harnett, who considered the extension unnecessary, the Committee declined the application

Evening Post, 5 Aug 1887
The Friends of the late Mr Geo Ashton are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral which will leave Marine Retreat Hotel, Petone, on Saturday, 6th August, at 2.45p.m. E. & A. COLLETT, Undertakers

Evening Post, 11 June 1888
PETONE LICENSING COMMITTEE - Mr J. R. Stansill applied for a renewal of his license for the Marine Retreat Hotel. The application was granted but a further application for an extension of hours beyond 10p.m. was refused

Evening Post, 27 Sep 1888
VALUABLE BUSINESS PREMISES PETONE for sale by tender
Tenders will be received by the undersigned for the purchase of the valuable Business Premises erected on Section 8, Petone, fronting the main road and public road to Petone Beach Station and situate opposite the Marine Retreat Hotel.
This property is at present occupied by Mr A. Von Meyern and held on lease for 2 years at a ground rent of £12 per annum

Evening Post, 2 March 1889
THE WELLINGTON LICENSING COMMITTEE
A meeting of the Wellington Licensing Committee was held in the Resident Magistrate's Courthouse at noon to-day, was was attended by Messrs J. R. Blair (chairman), F. H. Fraser, J. E. Haynes, A. Young and C. E. W. Willeston. Inspector Thomson and Sergeant-Major Morice were present on behalf of the police. Andrew Barry applied for a permanent transfer of the license of the Royal Hotel to Nathaniel Valentine.
There was no objection, and the application was granted.

Evening Post, 6 March 1889
MARINE RETREAT HOTEL, PETONE
For Sale, the lease of the above well-known and favourite Suburban Hotel, having about 35 years to run. The house contains 24 rooms, including Billiard Room. The Outbuildings and Grounds comprise Stables, Coachhouse, Washhouse, Fowlhouse, Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Gardens, Tennis Court, &c.
FURNITURE AND STOCK AT VALUATION to an approved purchaser, liberal terms will be offered if required. For further particulars, apply to F. R. Stansell, Proprietor or to J. Staples & Co., Thorndon Brewery

Evening Post, 9 March 1889
JOHN RAINBOW STANSELL, Licensee of the Marine Retreat Hotel, was yesterday adjudged a bankrupt and in a statement laid before the Official Assignee sets down his unsecured debts

Evening Post, 13 March 1889
DEATH - Stansell, On the 13th March, at the Marine Retreat Hotel, Petone, Reginald, the youngest son of J. R. Stansell, aged 3 months

Evening Post, 15 March 1889
MEETING OF CREDITORS - The first meeting of creditors in the estate of John Rainbow Stansell, licensee of the Marine Retreat Hotel, Petone, was held this morning, the Official Assignee being in the chair ... more here

Evening Post, 15 May 1889
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICANS LICENSE
I, JOHN RAINBOW STANSELL, of Petone, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting, to be held at Petone on the 10th day of June next, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican's License for a house situate at Petone and known as the Marine Retreat Hotel containing 16 rooms exclusive of those required for the use of the family, the property of MARTENE te WHERA. Dated 11th day of May 1889. J. R. STANSELL (not yet verified if this was the same or a different location)

Poverty Bay Herald, 23 Sep 1889
The NZ Times tells the following tale to the end:- A young lady on horseback had a narrow escape yesterday morning at Pitone. She was crossing the railway line near the Marine Retreat Hotel about the time that a train was running into the station. The engineer shouted to her, but either she did not hear him, or woman like, had made up her mind to cross that line, and cross it she would, in spite of a thousand engineers. She did cross at last but he engine and the horse's tail came into very close contact. Fortunately neither was hurt

Evening Post, 31 Oct 1889
The crew of the Petone Naval cutter, who recently rescued Miss Spackman, the survivor of the recent boat accident, were entertained, with a few other friends, at the Marine Retreat Hotel last evening by Mr R. Mothes, who is about leaving the hostelry. The head of the table was occupied by the host and following the disposal of a capital repast, various toasts, including that of "The worthy host and his good wife." were honoured. In the course of the evening, songs were rendered by Messrs G. White, J. Edmonds, J. Woods, J. Hunt, W. Parrant, H. Whitcher, G. Lomas and others, a recitation was given by Mr E. Chatwin and several violin solos by Mr Hotop. Mr H. Manning accompanied the solos. A very jolly evening was passed

Evening Post, 19 Nov 1889
TRANSFER OF LICENSE
I, JOHN RAINBOW STANSELL, of Petone, being the holder of a Publican's License in respect of the house and premises situate at Petone and known as the Marine Retreat Hotel, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at Petone on the 9th day of December, apply for a transfer of the said license from myself to John McIntosh, my appointee.
Dated the 26th day of October, 1889. J. R. STANSELL

Evening Post, 31 Dec 1889
Messrs NOBEL CAMPBELL & CO., will sell by public auction, in their rooms, Lambton-quay, on Thursday, the 9th day of January, 1890, at half-past 2 o'clock in the afternoon, by direction of the mortgagee and under conduct of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Wellington District, in pursuance of the powers contained in the Land Transfer Act, 1885 - The leasehold interest in all that piece or parcel of land situated at Petone, containing three acres one rood and twenty-three perches (3a 1r 23p), more or less, and being part of sections numbered on (1) and two (2) on the plan of the Hutt District; together with the hotel and buildings erected thereon, and known as "THE MARINE RETREAT HOTEL"
For further particulars apply to Messrs MOORHOUSE & EDWARDS, Solicitors, 12 Brandon-street OR to THE AUCTIONEERS

Evening Post, 9 Jan 1890,
The leasehold interest in the Marine Retreat Hotel at Petone was offered at auction this afternoon by Messrs Noble Campbell and Co. There was a large attendance, but the bidding, which was commenced at £10, was confined to tow gentlemen, one of whom (Mr Nathaniel Valentine) secured the property at £750. The purchase, however, is subject to a mortgage of £1000

Evening Post, 24 Jan 1890
PRELIMINARY NOTICE - Absolute Unreserved Sale of the Whole of the Valuable Household Furniture, Furnishings and Effects in and about the MARINE RETREAT HOTEL, Petone, under Bill of Sale, on Wednesday, 29th January, 1890 at 10 o' clock a.m.
T. Kennedy MacDonald & Co., are instructed to sell by public auction, as above - the whole of the valuable household furniture and effects in the Marine Retreat Hotel, Petone. Comprising the contents of:
Drawing-Room, Dining-Room, Commercial-room, Bar Parlor, Billiard-room, 12 Bedrooms, Bar, Hall, Kitchen, Scullery and Outhouses.
It would be impossible to particularise a fraction of the goods to be sold, but the following are a few of the leading lines, viz.:-
Piano by Aucher Freres, suite in green rep
Tapestry Carpet
Stuffed birds in glass cases
Billiard Table by Hopkins with fixings
Telescope Dining Table
Handsome mahogany sideboard
Superior electro-late, cruets and spirit stands
Austrian chairs
glassware, table linen, iron half-tester and French bedsteads (double and singe), spring mattresses, chests of drawers, marble top washstands, sets of ware, blankets, sheets, quilts, towels, pillowslips
Whitechapel cart, set harness
Garden roller, lawn mower, hedge shears, border cutter
ALSO, Pewters, filter, funnels, spirit-measures, bottle baskets and a lot of sundries
This Hotel was originally specially furnished under the personal supervision of Mr NATHANIEL VALENTINE, and greatly extended and improved by Mr Stansill, the late landlord. It is most complete in every respect.
Every article will be sold without the slightest reserve and the sale is therefore a great opportunity for those furnishing and in search of good articles a dead bargain.
A SPECIAL COACH starts at 9.30a.m. TRAIN leaves Wellington at 9.45am.
INTENDING PURCHASERS NOTE -
First - YOu goods will be conveyed from Petone to Wellington by rail, free of charge
Second - A special coach will convey you from Wellington to the Hotel free od charge, starting from Messrs T. Kennedy Macdonald & Co's Exchange Buildings at 9.30 sharp, returning at the close of the sale
Third - The ordinary train Wellington to Petone starts at 9.45a.m.

Evening Post, 12 March 1890
PETONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
The Works Committee recommended as follows:-
.. 10/.. that the labourer rake up the loose stones on the road from Jackson-street to the Marine Retreat Hotel crossing ...

Evening Post, 7 May 1890
WANTED, a good General Servant. Apply sharp, Marine Retreat Hotel, Petone

Evening Post, 6 Nov 1890
Last evening the Mayor of Petone (Mr R. C. Kirk) entertained the members of the Petone Football Club, of which he is President, at a dinner at the Marine Retreat Hotel. About 35 members and several guests were present and Mr Kirk sat at the head of the table

Evening Post, 19 March 1891
PETONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
The report of the Works Committee contained the following recommendations:- that the suggestion of the Borough Surveyor re removing the cattle stops backward near the Marine Retreat Hotel sufficiently to allow of Main-street being carried through to its full width of one chain, be approved of, and that the Railway authorities be written to on the subject

Evening Post, 21 July 1891
PETONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
It was announced that the Railway Commissioners had decided to remove the cattle stops at the crossing opposite the Marine Retreat Hotel and would shift them back 30ft, thus widening the road to that extent

Evening Post, 13 Feb 1892
In the Exchange Land and Mercantile Auction Rooms
No 3, Panama-street, Important and Absolute Sale
LEASEHOLDS, PETONE - Lots 6 to 13
The EIGHT COTTAGES containing Four and Five Rooms each, standing upon Allotments 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23 of the subdivision of part of Section No 2, Hutt District
These cottages are nearly opposite the Marine Retreat Hotel and front the main Hutt Road and the Esplanade. They will be sold separately, each being subject to a low ground rent; and as from the proximity to the Railway Workshops and the Woollen Company they always command the best of tenants, they should prove a capital investment

Evening Post, 17 March 1892
Some residents of Petone were alarmed last night by a foreigner prowling around, He entered no less than six houses, demanding food and a shake-down. The matter was reported to COnstable Lyster, who ran his quarry to earth while he was refreshing himself at the Marine Retreat Hotel, The man, who gave his name as Charles Smith, was brought into town and appeared before the Resident Magistrate this morning. He pleaded guilty to the charge of soliciting alms, but said he could not obtain work, although he had walked about looking for it, almost without food, for the past four days. The Bench sent him to gaol for 14 days, with hard labour

Evening Post, 28 March 1892
The first bicycle road race held under the auspices of the Wellington Amateur Athletic Club for some time past was decided on Saturday afternoon, when P. G. Heywood (scratch), who rode a pneumatic tyred machine, proved a somewhat easy winner ... The competitors and other cyclists present desire to thank Mr Mothes, of the Marine Retreat Hotel, for his kindness in placing bath and dressing rooms at their disposal

Evening Post, 8 June 1892
A meeting of the Petone Licensing Committee was held to-day, Mr E. H. Collett in the chair, when the following renewals were granted:- James Don, Empire Hotel; Thomas Oxenham, Victoria Hotel; Richard Mothes, Marine Retreat Hotel

Evening Post, 24 Aug 1892
We are sorry to learn that an old and respected settler in the person of Mr Nathaniel Valentine is lying in a critical condition at the Marine Retreat Hotel, Petone. He is suffering from a chest complaint

Evening Post, 2 Nov 1892
DEATH VALENTINE - On the 1st November, 1892, at the Marine Retreat Hotel, Petone, after a long and painful illness, Nathaniel Valentine, in his 64th year; dearly beloved and deeply regretted
The death of another old resident of the Wellington district has to be recorded. We refer to Mr Nathaniel Valentine, who passed away at the Marine Retreat Hotel last evening, after a long and painful illness.
Mr Valentine was born near Chatham, England, 64 years ago, and came out to New Zealand as a member of the band of the 65th Regiment, which landed in Auckland from the ship Java on the 26th November 1840, his brother (Mr John Valentine, of Oriental Bay) and Mr Hugh Curry, of Courtenay place, also being members of the band. The deceased left the service a few years after his arrival, and came down to Wellington where he began business on his own account as landlord of the old Coach and Horses Hotel.
He built and occupied at different times the Family Hotel and the Railway Hotel at the Hutt, and some time afterwards he erected the Marine Retreat Hotel, Petone, remaining in possession for a number of years. Subsequently he took a lease of the Royal Hotel, Thorndon-quay, and later on he was landlord of the Club Hotel, Palmerston North.
For some months before his death he was confined to his bed at the Marine Retreat Hotel with a painful malady, and his demise was not unexpected. At one time he was band master of a volunteer corps, and at another period of his life he was a captain of the New Zealand Militia.
In 1857 he joined the Antipodean Lodge of Oddfellows, and he became Deputy Grand Master in 1874. He was also a member of the Pacific Lodge of Freemasons.
Mr Valentine was twice married. His first wife was Miss Emily Hook, of Porirua, to whom he was married in 1853 and who died at the Lower Hutt in 1876. By her he had a family of four boys and two girls. One of the sons is a coachbuilder in Victoria, another is in the same line of business in Feilding, the third is a member of the Permanent Artillery, and the youngest is a dentist in Palmerston North.
One of the daughters is married to Mr R. Mothes, Mayor of Petone, and the other is the wife of Mr Shannon, brother of Mr G. V. Shannon.
In 1880, Mr Valentine married Mrs Hood, of Porirua, who survives him.
The deceased was an upright, conscientious man, a good citizen, a faithful husband and a kind father, and his death will be deeply deplored by many of our readers.

Evening Post, 5 March 1896
Hotelkeepers will be especially interested in a case which was heard at the Lower Hutt Magistrate's Court yesterday. Two informations had been laid against Mrs Guilford, licensee of the Marine Retreat Hotel, Petone, under section 24 of "The Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Act, 1895" which provides that no publican shall sell drink to Maori women, under a penalty ranging from £2 to £10. It was the first case brought under this section since the passing of the Act. The defendant pleaded ignorance of the Act and said she was unaware that she was committing an offense. She was convicted on one information and the other was dismissed. Mr Greenfield, taking into consideration the fact that this was the first case of its kind, inflicted the minimum fine of 40s and ordered the defendant to pay costs, 23s 6d

Evening Post, 21 Dec 1896
A breakfast was held at the Marine Retreat Hotel, Petone, on Saturday by the men engaged in the erection of the additions to the Government Printing Office. The premier was present and made a speech at the dinner. As he left for home, three cheers were given for him. The arrangements were carried out by a committee consisting of Messrs H. Warner (Chairman), W. Lark (vice-chairman)m J. Cole, J. Priddy and W. Cole

Evening Post, 21 Dec 1896
The Wellington Cycling Club will hold a Maiden Road Race on Saturday afternoon from the Marine Retreat Hotel, Petone, to the Telephone Exchange. Members are notified that the entries close at the clubroom at 9 o' clock to-night

Evening Post, 5 Jan 1897
WANTED, a good all-round Gardener; must be ablt to milk; wages 15s with board. Apply, 7 o'clock this evening, to Marine Retreat Hotel, Petone

Evening Post, 19 Jan 1897
WANTED, at once, a Youth, about 18, to make himself generally useful; must be good cleaner. Apply Marine Retreat Hotel, Petone

Evening Post, 5 Aug 1898
Messrs Dwan Bros., hotel brokers, report the sale of the following hotel properties:-
* Mr E. Eilers's interest in the Porirua Hotel, Porirua to Mrs Margaret McKenzie, late of the Marton Hotel, Marton
* Mr E. Le Grand Jacob's interest in the Royal Hotel, Featherston to Mr John McIntosh, well-known in Wellington
* Mr Charles Cress's interest in the Thistle Inn, Mulgrave=street, Wellington to Mr John Curran, late of the Ohingaiti Hotel, Ohingaiti
* Mr William Redmond's interest in the Queen's Hotel, Masterton to Mr Jeremiah O'Neill, late of the Marine Retreat Hotel, Whakataki

Free Lance, 25 May 1901
Mr Richard Mothes, the newly-elected Mayor of Petone, enjoys one notable distinction over the other New Zealand mayors. He has already been introduced to His Royal Highness the Duke of York. That, however is a pretty old story now. It happened in the early eighties when Mr Mothes, freshly out from his native Saxony was trying his fortunes in Sydney as a merchant and general importer. He was introduced by the Prince of Battenberg to both young Prince Edie (since dead) and Prince George, who were then making their tour of Australia. Mr Mothes was born in 1852, and completed his education at the University of Saxony, afterwards receiving a thorough training in commercial life. Being enterprising, he struck out for Australia in 1880, and started for himself in Sydney. Business, however, was dull and Mr Mothes crossed the water to Wellington and settled down at Petone in 1883. He set up quite a new industry by establishing a business for the manufacture of violin strings and sheep casings, which he successfully conducted for seven years. In 1889 he purchased the Marine Retreat Hotel, and ran it for three years. In 1893 he broke fresh ground with his present flourishing business of land, estate and commission agency.
Mr Mothes was not long at Petone before he began to take an active interest in local affairs. When the borough was formed in 1886, he was one of eighteen candidates who stood for election to the first council and he was returned at the head of the poll. He became Mayor of Petone in the fourth year of the borough's life, but after a year ill-health obliged him to retire. However, as soon as he was convalescent, a few months later, he was returned again to the council and has held his seat ever since until the other day Petone omce more hoisted him into the mayoral chair.
The new Mayor is a busy man. Outside his own business, which must make large demands upon his time, and in addition to his mayoral functions, he is a J.P., a trustee of the Wellington Benevolent Institution, a school committee-man and holds office in the local cricket, football, bowling and other clubs. In Oddfellowship, he holds the rank of a past provincial grand master of Lodge Ulster, N.Z.C., and a "past officer" of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand. Mr Mothes carries all this load on his shoulders without losing his head. In fact, they will tell you at Petone that he is one of the most level-headed men to be found in those parts

PHOTO
Nathaniel's Hotel Petone, 1899