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some of the HUSTLE & BUSTLE in WILLIS Street, WELLINGTON in 1925

Evening Post, 2 January 1925
BURGLARY
... The premises of Mr J. McILRAITH, grocer, of 140 Willis steet, were entered by burglars some time between Wednesday night and this morning, and about ?5 in cash was stolen. The police have the matter in hand

Evening Post, 3 January 1925
PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK
... FINE PRINTS and PHOTOGRAPHIC CORK at the S. P. ANDREW Studios, 10 Willis street, Wellington. and Bartlett Studio, Auckland. By Appointment Photographers to His Excellency the Governor-General

Evening Post, 5 January 1925
BIRTH
... CALDWELL - On the 26th December 1924, at the Willis Street Obstetric Hospital, to Mr and Mrs Archie Caldwell, Karori - a daughter

Evening Post, 20 January 1925
CHEESE IN PERFECTION
... Full Cream Cheddar Cheese matured by special process, in perfect condition. 1s 4d per pound at WARDELL'S, Willis street

Evening Post, 20 January 1925
BIRTH
... BUCHANAN - On the 19th January 1925, to Mr and Mrs Buchanan, at Willis Street Obstetric Hospital - a daughter

Evening Post, 21 January 1925
BIRTH
... KLINBERG - On the 21st January, 1925, to Mr and Mrs E. Klinberg, at Willis street Obstetric Hospital - a daughter

Evening Post, 22 January 1925
ACCIDENT
... Through colliding with a tramcar while riding a motor-cycle down Willis street yesterday evening, a single man, 37 years of age, named THOMAS MURPHY, a wharf labourer, suffered a broken leg. The injured man was removed to the hospital, where his is progressing favourably

Evening Post, 5 February 1925
SOCIETY for PROTECTION of WOMEN and CHILDREN
... The Secretary will be in attendance at the Rooms, Wilton's Buildins, 156 Willis street, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10 to 12.30 & Tuesday Afternoon 2 to 4
All communication strictly confidential. Telephone 770

Evening Post, 6 February 1925
WEDDING
... The wedding was solemnised at St Peter's Church, Willis street, yesterday afternoon of Miss Dorothy PETERS, youngest daughter of Mr J. Peters, Hastings, and Mr James GLOVER, eldest son of Mrs J. Glover, Webb street, Wellington. The Rev. N. A. Stanley officiated. After the ceremony the bride and bridegroom were entertained at Mrs Hath's residence, Hiropi street, Newtown

Evening Post, 23 March 1925
ELOCUTION LESSONS
... Miss Constance THEEL, teacher of elocution, who has made a special study of the methods of voice production, will receive pupils at Room 11, 50 Willis street, as advertised

Evening Post, 29 April 1925
AUCTION
... Mt Herbert SEATON, under instructions from Mr M. L. MARIS, will sell by auction, the whole of his stock of diamond rings, watches, clocks, and silver ware on the premises, 27 Willis street, at 1 p.m. on Friday

Evening Post, 1 May 1925
OFFICES TO LET
... Large rooms and floor, about 60ft x 30ft, with Small Office; splendid light, heart of city, next Stewart Dawson's. Apply, 11 to 12 or 3 to 4, Room 17, Fletcher's Buildings, Corner Lambton quay and Willis street

Evening Post, 1 May 1925
HARRY N. HOLMES
... who, during his term of office as general secretary of Wellington Y.M.C.A., was responsible for the erection of the building in Willis Street, arrived from Australia per Ulimaroa on Wednesday, after a visit to his aged father in Adelaide. During his visit to Wellington he will speak at a New Zealand Club luncheon, of which he was the founder

Evening Post, 2 May 1925
DANCE LESSONS
... Miss PHYLLIS BATES, Studio 68 Willis street. Telephone 870. Private Lessons by Appointment. Fox Trot, Five-Step, Waltz, Tango. MURRAY BLAKES'"BLUES", Paso Doble. Appointments from 10 a.m.

Evening Post, 2 May 1925
DANCING AND EURYTHMICS
... Miss BARBARA PUTNAM is removing to New Studio,, 60 Willis Street on Thursday, 14th May. For further particulars address 43, Northland Road

Evening Post, 4 May 1925
BICYCLE WRECKS
... Brought to us for repairs indicate that too many have courted trouble and married disaster by buying low-grade cycles. Rather enjoy your ride in safety and comfort by buying reliabel Cycles at reasonable prices from F. J. W. FEAR AND CO., 63-65 Willis street

Evening Post, 5 May 1925
CHIROPRACTIC
... Mr and Mrs KEMBLE WELCH (Palmer School Graduates) have opened Offices for the Practice of Chiropractic, Neurocalometer Service. The Neurocalometer accurately locates nerve impingements, which are the cause of disease. Address: 200 Willis Street, Telephone 20-421

Evening Post, 5 May 1925
EYESIGHT SPECIALISTS
... SPEAR AND MURRAY LTD., 7 Willis Street, Wellington. Late Optician to the Wellington Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. Telephone 2562

Evening Post, 5 May 1925
DENTAL SURGEON
... H. E. ANDREWS & H. JACKSON, Dental Surgeons, 132 Willis street, McDonald's Buildings

Evening Post, 6 May 1925
CARLTON HOTEL
... Willis Street, Wellington UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. Terms Moderate. F. H. RENNIE. Telephone 863

Evening Post, 6 May 1925
HERBERT SEATON
... Auctioneer, retiring from business, continuation of Auction Sale of Mr M. L. MARIS's stock of Diamond RIngs, Gold and Silver Watches, Electroplate, Silverware, Clocks, Watches, Art Beads, Field glasses, etc., etc., on premises, 27 Willis street, opposite Grand Hotel

Evening Post, 18 May 1925
BIRTH
... OLSON - On the 16th May 1925, at the Willis Street Obstetric Hospital, to Mr and Mrs W. H. Olson - a daughter

Evening Post, 20 May 1925
NZ BIBLE & BOOK SOCIETY
... ANNUAL BOOK SALE, this Friday, the 22nd instant. A Harvest of bargains for Book Buyers. Valuable works at nominal prices. 71 Willis Street, opposite "Evening Post"

Evening Post, 18 May 1925
RUSSIAN FUR EXHIBITION
... Owing to the unexpected arrival, ex ss Tongaririo, of a parcel of exquisite sample furs. The English representative for Russian Furs has extended his visit for three days more. Fur lovers should see this wonderful display of fur coats, stoles, capes and neckwear. 68 Willis Street. Up passageway leading to Ambassador Cabaret

Evening Post, 21 May 1925
BARGAINS FROM LONDON
... Great Sale of Evening Goods Now On - Brilliant Satin Marocains, double width, 3s 11d, worth 7s 11d. Real Ostrich Feather Trimmings, all colours, 4s 11d, worth 12s 6d. Magnificant Beaded Tunics, at a third of usual prices. French Evening Hair Bands, at 2s 11d. Beautiful Wide Metal Laces and Sequin Trimmings at half-price. See the windows. QUEREE BROS., 116 Willis Street

Evening Post, 27 May 1925
CAPPING DAY
... TOMORROW'S PROCESSION. For the first time since 1922 the Victoria College students will hold their capping procession to-morrow. The procession will leave the college at 11 a.m., and will proceed via Cuba street, to Manners street, Willis street and Lambton quay to the Government Buildings. It will then return via Lambton quay and Grey street to Post Office square, where it should arrive about 1 p.m. It is expected that the procession will be one worthy of the occasion, and that the skits on public affairs, and the speeches at the Post Office square, where the welcoming of the Governor-General by the Acting Governor-General, will be the main feature, will provide the public with much amusement

Evening Post, 27 May 1925
BYLAW BREACHES
... At the Magistrate's Court yesterday George Geoffrey SHIRTCLIFFE was fined ?1 10s for turning his car in Willis street

Evening Post, 1 June 1925
MARRIAGE
... LINLEY-HURLEY - On the 22nd April 1925, at St Peter's Church, Willis street, by the Rev Mr WATSON, Lewis Frederick, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Linley, Wellington, to Ivy mable, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs D. Langley, Collingwood street, Nelson

Evening Post, 19 June 1925
BIRTH
... WEINSTEIN - On the 30th June, 1925, at Willis street Obstetric Hospital, to Mr and Mrs C. Weinstein - a daughter

Evening Post, 24 June 1925
MARRIAGE
... DRYDEN-PETTENGELL - On Wednesday, 17th June 1925, at St Peter's Church, Willis street, Wellington, by the Rev. Mr WATSON, Leonard B. Dryden, youngest son of Mrs A. O'SULLIVAN, of Waitara, to Elsie M., youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Pettengell, of Tanera crescent, Brooklyn

Evening Post, 30 June 1925
MARRIAGE
... CHAMPION-WALLIS - On the 16th June 1925, at St Peter's Church, Willis street, by the Rev T. Feilden TAYLOR. Thomas Keith, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. H. Champion, of Auckland, to Effie Rosetta, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs T. J. Wallis, of 19 Boston terrace, Wellington

Evening Post, 4 July 1925
MARRIAGE
... YEATTS-WEBSTER - On the 1st July 1925, at St Peter's Church, Willis street, by the Rev. P. A. STANLEY, Robert Charles, only son of Mr R. C. Yeatts, of Wellington, to Vera May, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Webster, of 4 Crosby terrace, Wellington

Evening Post, 6 July 1925
SUDDEN DEATH
... James ROGERS, a waterside worker, 66 years of age, died suddenly at 218 Willis street, at 4.30 am., yesterday. He took ill shortly after 1 o'clock yesterday morning, and medical assistance was summoned, but Rogers expired within a few minutes. An inquest will be held at 9.15a.m. to-morrow

Evening Post, 10 July 1925
OBITUARY
... Dr (PETER) HAMILTON ROBERTSON. Very general and sincere regret will be expressed at the death of Dr Hamilton Robertson, of Hataitai, which took place from meningitis this morning, following a few weeks illness. Dr Robertson, who was a son of an eminent authority in Glasgow on mental diseases, and was a brother of Dr Alex. Robertson, of Willis street, was about 49 years of age, and had a distinguished career. He served with the Scottish Red Cross Hospital in the South African War. He held appointments in the Glasgow Maternity and Fever Hospitals, and in the Sussex General Hospital, and was a Fellow of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons at Glasgow. For five and a half years prior to the Great War he held the post of assistant to the Regius Professor of Surgery, Sir William Macewen, his duties in that capacity consisting of teaching large classes of students in systematic, clinical, and operative surgery by lectures and demonstrations; also in assisting at the operations in the University Clinique at the Western Infirmary. In addition he held the post of extra-dispensary surgeon to the Victoria Infirmary for seven years and that of extra-dispensary to the Royal Infirmary for six years. He had a varied career during the war, serving as a surgeon at the Battle of Loos and later as a surgical specialist. After the war he settled in Hataitai, where he soon built up a large practice, and won for himself a host of friends. He also did good work on the surgical staff of the Wellington Hospital. Dr Robertson leaves a widow, with whom much sympathy will be felt

Evening Post, 12 July 1925
BIRTH
... SPENCER - On the 9th July 1925, at Willis Street Obstetric Hospital, to Mr and Mrs W. Spencer (nee Eley BASSETT), of Ngaio - a daughter; both well

Evening Post, 30 July 1925
AUCTION
... Messrs. VINE and Co., auctioneers, will sell pianos and and oak and rimu furniture at their mart, 107 Customhouse quay at 2 o'clock to-morrow. On Saturday morning, at 10 o'lock, they will offer office furniture, counters, a Ford motor-car, on the premises, 77 Willis street

Evening Post, 21 August 1925
FIRE in the ALBERT HOTEL
... The fire brigade received a call last night at 11. o'clock to an outbreak of fire in the Albert Hotel, Willis street. The cause of the fire was a gas heater, and damage was done to the sitting room

Evening Post, 22 August 1925
WINDOWS DAMAGED
... During last night five large plate-glass windows in Messrs WALLACE and GIBSON's shop in Willis street were cut, apparently with a diamond. The discovery was made when the window-cleaner commenced work this morning. The panes damaged are marked in several places with vertical scratches, and some of them are valued at ?50

Evening Post, 11 August 1925
2000 MEN TO PARADE THROUGH CITY
... The chief feature of to-morrow's programme, and probably what will prove to be the most spectacular event of the whole visit, will be a route march by 2,000 sailors through the city streets. The men will be drawn from the various ships, and the march will commence at 10 a.m. The line of route will be Bunny street, Lambton Quay, Willis Street, Upper Willis Street, Vivian Street, Cuba Street, Jervois Quay, Customhouse Quay and Waterloo Quay, back to the ship. His excellency the Governor-General (Sir Charles FERGUSSON) and Admiral COONTZ will take the salute from the steps of Parliament Buildings

Evening Post, 22 August 1925
BIRTH
... SCHAAB - on the 13th August 1925, at the Willis Street Obstetric Hospital, to Mr and Mrs M. J. Schaab, Kilbirnie - the gift of a son

Evening Post, 22 August 1925
BIRTH
... ANGEL - on the 22nd August 1925, at Willis Street Private Hospital, to Mr and Mrs Angel, Northland - a son

Evening Post, 7 September 1925
COMPETITION
... First and Second Prize-winners are requested to be Photographed as early as possible at the Official Photographers to the Wellington Competitions Society. - The P. H. JAUNCEY Studios, 50 Willis street

Evening Post, 7 September 1925
WEDDING BOUQUETS
... If you wish to obtain that finish and artistic touch to your wedding, order your bouquets from Miss MURRAY, Vice-Regal Florists, 35 Willis Street

Evening Post, 7 September 1925
HAIR RESTORER
... "Nodinit" - Grey and white hair can be restored to its natural colour by the application of this wonderful restorer. It improves the growth of the hair, and completely removes dandruff. Price 4s per bottle. Sole agents: STAMFORD and Co., Ltd., 68 Willis street. Permanent waving, Eugene machine. Our operators recommended by Mr EUGENE himself. Half head ?4 10s. Telephone 21-220

Evening Post, 7 September 1925
TAILORS and BREECHES Makers
... THIRTY YEARS AGO we commenced business in Willis street. We determined to purchase only good materials, put in first-class Workmanship, and sell at a reasonable price. Our ideals remain the same, and our unrivalled tailoring experience is still at your service. We have no front shop. Our Show-rooms are on the First Floor, Macarthy's Buildings, 50 Willis street. MORRISON AND PENNEY

Evening Post, 12 September 1925
BIRTH
... HEENAN - On the 11th September, 1925, at Willis Street Obstetric Hospital, to Mr and Mrs J. W. Heenan - a son

Evening Post, 12 September 1925
BIRTH
... LAKE - On the 10th September, 1925, at Willis Street Obstetric Hospital, to Mr and Mrs George William Lake, of 26 William Street, Wadestown - a son; both well

Evening Post, 2 October 1925
BIRTH
... WATTS - On the 1st October, 1925, at Willis Street Obstetric Hospital, to Mr and Mrs E. H. Watts, of Ngaio - a son

Evening Post, 7 October 1925
LABOUR PARTY DEMONSTRATION
... A Labour Party demonstration will be held in the Empress Theatre, Willis street, on Sunday evening next, commencing at 8. Labour candidates for Parliament, assisted by others, will address the meeting

Evening Post, 13 October 1925
BIRTH
... FOX - On the 11th October 1925, at the Willis Street Private Hospital, to Mr and Mrs W. M. G. Fox - a daughter

Evening Post, 13 October 1925
BIRTH
... JONES - On the 11th October 1925, at Willis Street Hospital, to Mr and Mrs C. W. Jones, junr. - a daughter

Evening Post, 15 October 1925
DEATH from HEART FAILURE
... At an inquest held yesterday afternoon by the Coroner (Mr W. G. RIDDELL, S.M.) on Elspeth McPherson WALLINGTON, a married woman, aged 26, who died suddenly on the morning of 13th October at 255 Willis street, evidence was given by Dr LYNCH that death was due to heart failure. A verdict in accordance with the medical testimony was returned

Evening Post, 16 October 1925
FUNERAL FURNISHERS
... A. M. WILSON & Co., (late J. & A. Wilson). Funeral Furnishers, 263 Willis Street, Tel. 21-949

Evening Post, 26 October 1925
MOTOR-CYCLE MISHAP
... A minor mishap, with a smashed plate-glass window as its most serious result occurred in Boulcott street at 2.15 this afternoon. A motor-cyclist with an occupied sidecar, lost control of his machine as he was approaching the Willis street-manners street intersection, his foot-brake being rendered inactive through a mechanical defect, and the machine ran across the footpath ten yards from the Willis street corner. The front wheel crashed through a newly installed plate-glass window in the shop frontage recently made in Boulcott street. Neither machine nor occupants suffered any injury

Evening Post, 30 October 1925
TRAMCAR ACCIDNET
... Samuel George FRANKLIN, 25 years of age, and residing at 22 Rimu road, Kelburn, was knocked down by a tramcar while crossing Willis street at 2.25 o'clock this afternoon. He sustained cuts about the head and face, for which he received treatment at a nearby chemist's shop and was afterwards able to proceed to his home

Evening Post, 31 October 1925
BIRTH
... WYATT - On the 29th October, 1926, at the Willis Street Obstetric Hospital, to Mr and Mrs H. Wyatt - a daughter

Evening Post, 13 November 1925
MARRIAGE
... BLAKE-HOPKIRK - On the 21st October, 1925, at St John's Presbyterian Church, Willis street, by Rev Dr GIBB, Douglas C. E. Blake, second son of Mr and Mrs E. M. Blake, Kent terrace, Wellington, to Sibyl E. Hopkirk, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm. Hopkirk, Majoribanks street, Wellington

Evening Post, 17 November 1925
SALE OF EMPIRE HOTEL
... Another deal in Wellington City property took place last week, Messrs. FINCH and WEBSTER, land and estate agents, having arranged the sale of the Empire Hotel, Willis street, at a price between ?75,000 and ?80,000. The building, which is of three stories, has a frontage of 72ft to Willis street and of 75ft to Victoria street
in 2013, ?75,000-?80,000 is equivalent to $6,995,000-$7,460,000

Evening Post, 21 November 1925
BIRTH
... MILLER - On the 19th November 1925, at Willis Street Obstetric Hospital, the wife of M. B. Miller - a daugher

Evening Post, 10 December 1925
PUBLIC AUCTION
... Messrs C. DICKINSON and Co., 68 Willis street, advertise a sale of crockery and furniture at their rooms, 68 Willis st., to-morrow, at 2 o'clock.


PHOTO
Willis Street in 1925

the known SILVESTER who served New Zealand
names taken from the Cenotaph Site and is not comprehensive

ALFRED GEORGE Silvester
BORN: 1910
PARENTS: Alfred John Silvester & Emma BOOTH
SIBLINGS: 3 known
SERVED AS: Private 9168 in WWII
WITH: 20 Canterbury & Otago Battalion, Second NZ Expeditionary Force, 1st Echelon
OCCUPATION: labourer
POST WAR: foreman butcher, freezing worker
NEXT OF KIN: Mr Alfred John Silvester (father), Bann Street, Bluff,
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Bann Street, Bluff
EMBARKED: unknown
DIED: 23 Nov 1970 aged 60 at Bluff
BURIED: Plot 11, Row A, Block 1 at Green Point Cemetery

ARNOLD HUGH Silvester
BORN: 1896
PARENTS: John Silvester & Sarah Maria CASEBY
SIBLINGS: 5
SERVED AS: Private 10913
WITH: NZEF, 1st New Zealand Cyclist Company
OCCUPATION: farm hand
NEXT OF KIN: J. Silvester (father), Green Park, Canterbury
EMBARKED: from Wellington 6 May 1916
DESTINATION: Suez, Egypt
DIED: 1970 aged 74
BURIED: unknown

CHARLES GEORGE Silvester
BORN: 1875
PARENTS: unknown
SERVED AS: Company Quartermaster Sergeant 11999
WITH: NZEF, 12th Reinforcements New Zealand Field Engineers, No. 1 Field Company
OCCUPATION: engineer
NEXT OF KIN: Miss N. Silvester (sister), 47 Grange Mount, Birkenhead, England
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: unknown
EMBARKED: from Wellington 1 May 1916
DESTINATION: Suez, Egypt
DIED: of his wounds 2 July 1917 aged 42 in Belgium
BURIED: XXV. J. 2A. at Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, France

CHARLTON GEORGE Silvester
BORN: 1907
PARENTS: Charlton Silvester & Alice Edith TURNER
SIBLINGS: 4 known
SERVED AS: Private 3563
WITH: Second NZ Expeditionary Force, 1st Echelon, 2nd Division Ammunition Company
OCCUPATION: miner
POST WAR: dry stock farmer
NEXT OF KIN: Mr Charlton Silvester (father), Matamata
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: 61 King Street, Waihi
EMBARKED: unknown
DIED 10 Oct 1993 aged 86
BURIED: Ashes RSA plot 66A at Waihi

GEORGE FRANCIS Silvester
BORN: 1894
PARENTS: Alfred & Mary Ann Silvester who arrived Bluff Dec 1872 on Zealandia
SIBLINGS: 10 known
SERVED AS: Private 69531
WITH: NZEF, 34th Reinforcements Canterbury Infantry Regiment, C Company
OCCUPATION: railway fireman
NEXT OF KIN: Mrs Mary Ann Silvester (mother), Ivey Cottage, Liffey Street, Bluff
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: unknown
EMBARKED: Wellington 8 Feb 1918
DESTINATION: Liverpool, England
MARRIED: Thelma Isabel WEIR in 1922
DIED: 22 Aug 1942 aged 48 at Bluff
BURIED: Block 8 Plot 153 at Bluff cemetery

GEORGE Silvester
BORN: 1895
PARENTS: James Silvester & Esther Emmeline/Emily GIBB
SIBLINGS: 8 known
SERVED AS: Gunner 2/349
WITH: Main Body, Field Artillery
OCCUPATION: unknown
NEXT OF KIN: Mrs E. Silvester, Waikanae
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: 31 Jessie Street, Wellington
EMBARKED: from Wellington 16 Oct 1914
DESTINATION Suez, Egypt
DIED: 17 Jan 1948 aged 52 in Wellington
BURIED: Plot 22 E/3, Soldiers, at Karori Cemetery

GILBERT Silvester
BORN: probably England
PARENTS: unknown
SERVED AS: Trooper 7/1517 or 7/1519
WITH: Canterbury Mounted Rifles, 6th Reinforcements
OCCUPATION: carpenter
NEXT OF KIN: Mrs T. Silvester (mother), Greenland, Henley-on-Thames, England
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: 32 Stratford Street, Fendalton, Christchurch
EMBARKED: from Wellington 14 Aug 1915
DESTINATION: Suez, Egypt
REPORTED: wounded 17 May 1916 & nothing known after that
DIED: unknown
NOTE: Gilbert Silvester's serial number is recorded in the Nominal Rolls as 7/1517, and in Archives New Zealand as 7/1519

HAROLD CASEBY Silvester
BORN: 1892 in Ellesmere, Christchurch
PARENTS: John Silvester & Sarah Maria CASEBY
SIBLINGS: 5
SERVED AS: Lance Corporal 82154
WITH: NZEF, 43rd Reinforcements A Company
OCCUPATION: farm labourer
NEXT OF KIN: John Silvester (father), Green Park, Canterbury,
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: unknown
EMBARKED: from Wellington 2 Oct 1918
DESTINATION: London, England
DIED: 1968 aged 76 in Christchurch
BURIED: in Springston

HENRY GEORGE Silvester
BORN: 1875
PARENTS: John William Silvester & Rachel Florendie/Florinda BENNETT
SIBLINGS: 2 & 2 step siblings
SERVED AS: Private 7498
WITH: 9th New Zealand Mounted Rifles, 9th Contingent
OCCUPATION: labourer
NEXT OF KIN: David Silvester (brother), Permanent Artillery, Wellington
ENLISTED: 2 February 1902 saying he was 23, he was 27
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Hastings Street, Napier, Hawkes Bay
EMBARKED: for Boer War
DIED: 1942 aged 68
NOTE his mother Rachel died 14 Dec 1880 aged 39 at White Road, Napier, 9 days after the birth of a son, Augustus Silvester who died 5 Dec aged 12 hours. His father remarried in 1881 to Catherine O'Donnell

HENRY Silvester
BORN: 1879 as James Henry Silvester
PARENTS: James Silvester & Esther Emmeline/Emily GIBB
SIBLINGS: 8 known
SERVED AS: Private 3/3017
WITH: NZEF, 25th Reinforcements New Zealand Medical Corps
OCCUPATION: wicker worker
NEXT OF KIN: Mrs Esther Silvester (mother), Waikanae
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: unknown
EMBARKED: from Wellington 26 April 1917
DESTINATION: Plymouth, England
DIED: 1964 aged 85
BURIED: unknown

JAMES WILLIAM Silvester
BORN: probably England
PARENTS: unknown
SERVED AS: Rifleman 29500
WITH: NZEF, 12th Reinforcements 1st Battalion, E Company
OCCUPATION: chef
NEXT OF KIN: Mrs J. Silvester (mother), 27 Villas Road, Plumstead, Kent, England
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: unknown
EMBARKED: from Wellington 11 Oct 1916
DESTINATION: Plymouth, England
DIED: unknown

JOHN Silvester
BORN: 1881
PARENTS: Frederick Silvester & Mary Hannah LONGSTAFF
SIBLINGS: 3 known
SERVED AS: Trooper 11/1223
WITH: Wellington Mounted Rifles. 5th Reinforcements
OCCUPATION: unknown
NEXT OF KIN: Mrs F. Silvester (mother), Inaha, Manaia, Taranaki
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Inaha, Manaia
EMBARKED: from Wellington 13 June 1915
DESTINATION: Suwz, Egypt
DIED: 22 Oct 1957 aged 76
BURIED: Plot 192, Block RSA at Manaia Burial Old Lawn

PERCY JAMES Silvester
BORN: 1913
PARENTS: Charlton Silvester & Alice Edith TURNER
SIBLINGS: 4 known
SERVED AS: Private 44131
WITH: Second NZEF, Infantry Reinforcements
OCCUPATION: farm labourer
NEXT OF KIN: Mr C. Silvester (father), Matamata
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Balfour
EMBARKED: unknown
DIED: of his wounds, 28 March 1943 aged 29 in Tunisia
BURIED: X. E. 19 at Sfax War Cemetery, Tunisia

PERCY Silvester
BORN: 1884
PARENTS: George & Jane Silvester
SIBLINGS: 6 known
SERVED AS: Private 12/1794
WITH: Auckland Infantry battalion, 3rd Reinforcements
OCCUPATION: unknown
NEXT OF KIN: George Silvester (father), Albert Street, Hamilton East
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Hamilton East, Waikato
EMBARKED: from Wellington 14 Fe 1915
DESTINATION: unknown
DIED 23 Jan 1975 aged 90 129 Nixon St Hamilton
BURIED: Hamilton Park Cemetery

ROBERT JOHN 'Bob' Silvester
BORN: 1923
PARENTS: George Harold Silvester & Ruby Joanna KING
SERVED AS: Sergeant 453449
WITH: Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements
OCCUPATION: bank clerk
NEXT OF KIN: Mr G. H. Silvester (father), Paterangi, Ohaupo
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: c/o Bank of New Zealand, Te Awamutu
EMBARKED: from Wellington 14 May 1943
DIED: 2 July 2009 aged 86 in Takapuna, Auckland
CREMATED: at North Shore

WILFRED ALLAN Silvester
BORN: Christmas Day 1919
PARENTS: Charlton Silvester & Alice Edith TURNER
SERVED AS: Private 24294
WITH: Second NZEF, 24 Auckland Battalion
OCCUPATION: labourer
NEXT OF KIN: Mr C. Silvester (father), Matamata, Waikato
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: c/o M. W. Jensen, Putaruru, Waikato
EMBARKED: unknown
DIED 3 April 1999 aged 79 in Hamilton
BURIED: RSA-10-069 at Hamilton Park cemetery

WILLIAM HENRY Silvester
BORN: 1876
PARENTS: Alfred & Mary Ann Silvester who arrived Bluff Dec 1872 on Zealandia
SIBLINGS: 10 known
SERVED AS: Private 8/1638
WITH: Otago Infantry Battalion. 3rd Reinforcements
OCCUPATION: unknown
NEXT OF KIN: Alfred Silvester (father), Bluff
ENLISTMENT ADDRESS: Bluff
EMBARKED: from Wellington 14 Feb 1915
DIED: 15 March 1928 aged 51 in Bluff
BURIED: Plot 163, Block 7 at Bluff Cemetery with parents
NOTE HEADSTONE (of Plots 163 & 165) READS:
In loving memory of
WILLIAM HENRY SILVESTER
Died 15th March 1928 aged 51 years
also of ALFRED
Beloved husband of Mary Silvester
Died 23rd Nov 1930 aged 81 years
also the above MARY SILVESTER
Died Aug 3rd 1933 aged 81 years


PHOTO
PERCY JAMES SILVESTER
Private 44131 from Turangaomoana, Matamata-Piako

the DIEHL GROOMS
Alan Diehl (1895-1964)
son of Gustav Gottlieb Diehl (1854-1915 from Szczecin (Stettin) Germany, died Wellington) and of Anna Jane 'Jeannie' Mitchell (1866-1931)
... married Maud Evelyn Panapana Cubbin 'Mollie' MOORE (1901-1986) in 1924 - daughter of Charles William Cubbin MOORE (1873-1950) & Grace Edith PHILLIPS (1879-). The known siblings of Maud Evelyn Panapana Cubbin Moore:
* 1899 - Agnes Alma Hinerangi Cubbin Moore
* 1901 - 1986 Maud Evelyn Panapana Cubbin Moore
* 1902 - James Wairau Cubbin Moore
* 1904 - 1963 Geoffrey Alexander Cubbin Moore
- married Vera Jane GROSE (1906-1988) in 1923 & had 7 children
* 1907 - 1976 Vernon Puhi Cubbin Moore
* 1908 - 1956 Iona Grace Moore
- married William Allinson COUSENS in 1930
* 1911 - Colin Grey Cubbin Moore
* 1913 - 1997 Ernest Philip Wharora Moore
Alan & Maud had 3 known children (added as found):
Evening Post, 23 November 1925 DIEHL - On the 13th November, 1925, at "Hazelbrook" (private nursing home), Marton, to Mr and Mrs Alan Diehl, of Rata(na) - a daughter; both well
* see photo

Alfred Emil Diehl
... married Gertrude Victoria STOW in 1913
a son William Douglas Diehl (1920-1941), #C/5428 with the Royal Navy, HMS Phoebe, NZ Division , was Killed in Action when his ship was torpedoed 27 August 1941, aged 21. His parents were in Christchurch
a son, Arthur Ernest Diehl (1922-1941), #C/5429 with the Royal New Zealand Naval Volunteer Reserve, was Killed in Action when his ship, HMS Neptune, hit several mines in the sea off Tripoli, 19 Dec 1941 aged 19 (4 months after his brother)

Arthur Emil Diehl
... married Mary Jane Corlenia RICKARD in 1895
their known children:
* 1896 - Caroline Weller Diehl
* 1897 - Thomas John Diehl (recruited from Dunedin)
* 1898 - Fredric Henry Diehl
* 1899 - 1969 Henry Arthur Diehl
* 1901 - Grace Elizabeth Ann Diehl
* 1902 - Emil Arthur Diehl
* 1903 - Alexander Love Diehl
* 1904 - Isabella Janet Diehl
* 1906 - James Diehl
* 1907 - Ellen Weller Diehl
* 1908 - Dorothy Diehl
* 1909 - Arthur Diehl

Carl Emerson Diehl (1905-1980)
... married Catherine Fanny BATES in 1933

Charles Diehl
... married Alice Mary DAVIDSON (1873-1965) in 1904
their known children:
* 1911 - 1929 Edward Ernest Alfred 'Teddy' Diehl
Auckland Star, 7 February 1934 DIEHL - In loving memory of our dear Teddy, who passed away (accidently killed) February 7, 1929.
...... God has taken home our darling,
...... Placed among His flowers our bud,
...... Taken back the gem He gave us,
...... To His heavenly home above.
Inserted by his loving mother and grandmother

Conrad Diehl (1822-1868)
... married Sarah Ann CLAPHAM (1820-1895) in 1857
daughter of Joseph CLAPHAM & Sarah Susannah TOMLIENS
this name often written Deihl - more research needed
their known children:
1859 - 1943 Charles Conrad Diehl (had the Rangiwahia Hotel)
1860 - 1945 Alfred William Diehl

Emil Arthur Diehl (1902-1974)
... married Jessie Isabella PRESCOTT in 1931

Emil Edwin Diehl (1857-1947)
born in Bagdad, Tasmania, Australia 11th of 11 children of Carl Johann DIEHL (1815-1876) & Johanna Catharina RAPP (1814-1875) of Germany (Carl & Johanna died in Herbert, Otago)
... married Andrina Peebles BROWN in 1886
Star, 29 May 1886 DIEHL-BROWN - May 5, at St Peter's Presbyterian Church, Auckland, Emil Edwin Diehl, of that city, to Andrina Peebles, youngest daughter of Andrew Brown, of Richmond, Christchurch, formerly of Carinie Pier, Perthshire, Scotland. Home, Australian and West Coast papers please copy
* 1887 - unnamed Diehl
* 1888 - 1952 Alfred Emil Diehl
* 1890 - 1908 Andrew Goldie Diehl (died 22 Nov, Linwood, Christchurch)
* 1905 - 1980 Carl Emerson Diehl

Eric Diehl (1900-1960)
son of Gustav Gottlieb Diehl (1854-1915 from Szczecin (Stettin) Germany, died Wellington) and of Anna Jane 'Jeannie' Mitchell (1866-1931)
... married Ida Muriel Evelyn BELL (1902-1986) in 1925
headstone reads: Eric, loved husband of Noeline
IDA died 15 Dec 1986 and is buried Plot 136 G, CH ENG2 at Karori

Ernest Bertram Diehl (1902-1991)
... married Edith Sarah PETRIE in 1931

Ernst Friedrich (Ernest Frederick) Diehl (1842-1907)
born in Stetten im Remstal, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany (10km east of Stuttgart), 6th of 11 children of Carl Johann DIEHL & Johanna Catharina RAPP
... married Ellen WELLER (1842-1914) in 1865
North Otago Times, 19 October 1865 On the 15th instant, at Herbert Hotel, Herbert, by the Rev Algernon Gifford, Ernest F. Diehl, to Miss Ellen Weller, late of Seven Oaks, Kent
their known children:
* 1866 - Marie Eliza Diehl
* 1867 - Carl Alfred Diehl (born Herbert Hotel, Otepopo)
* 1869 - 1956 Arthur Emil Diehl
* 1870 - Louis Edgar Diehl
* 1872 - 1938 Caroline Marietta Diehl
* 1874 - 1929 Ernst Harold Bowra Diehl
* 1875 - 1939 Ellen Johanna Diehl
* 1876 - Gustav Fredric Diehl
* 1878 - Alfred Bertram Diehl
* 1880 - 1956 Annie Catherine Diehl
* 1882 - Isabella janet Diehl
* 1884 - 1901 Edwin George Diehl (aged 18 at Herbert)
* 1885 - 1945 Emilie Bertha Diehl
* 1888 - 1965 Winifred 'Winnie' Diehl
ERNEST & ELLEN died in Herbert, North Otago

Ernest Harold Bowrah Diehl (1874-1930)
... married Annie Palmerston COBDEN in 1901
their known children:
* 1902 - Ernest Bertram Diehl
* 1904 - Sydney Harold Diehl
* 1910 - Mona Diehl
* 1910 - Ina Diehl

Gustav Frederic Diehl (1877-1933)
... married Elizabeth Charlotte LINKLATER in 1902
their known children:
* 1903 - Edna May Diehl
* 1907 - Winifred marion Diehl
* 1910 - Allan Gustav Diehl

Gustav Gottlieb Diehl (1854-1915 from Szczecin (Stettin) Germany, died Wellington)
1st of 11 children of Carl Johann DIEHL & Johanna Catharina RAPP
... married Anna Jane 'Jeannie' MITCHELL (1866-1931) in 1889
their known children:
* 1890 - 1903 Olive Diehl (born Oamaru - died Wellington)
* 1891 - 1901 Frank Diehl
* 1892 - 1915 Ralph Diehl (Bombardier 2/1613)
Ralph recruited in Wellington, March 1915 & was Killed in Gallipoli in June
* 1895 - 1964 Alan Diehl
* 1899 - 1899 Carl Diehl (born in Wellington, died aged 17 hours)
* 1900 - 1960 Eric Diehl
GUSTAV died 1 Dec 1915 at 7 Elizabeth St., Wellington (see notes)

Henry Arthur Diehl (1899-1969)
... married Madge Clark McLachlan in 1921
Auckland Star, 20 October 1932 Found guilty of setting fire to the Druids' Hall, Oamru, on September 12, Henry Arthur Diehl was sentenced today in the Supreme Court to 18 months reformative detention


the DIEHL BRIDES
Caroline Marietta Diehl (1872-1938)
... married John ISDALE (1861-1932) in 1906
their known children:
* 1908 - 1957 Alexander Ian Isdale

Ellen Johanna Diehl (1874-1939)
... married Robert FRAME in 1895
their known children:
* 1896 - Nellie Frame
* 1900 - Stella Frame
* 1907 - unnamed Frame
* 1909 - Edwin Fredric Frame

Ellen Weller Diehl (1906-1986)
... married Andrew BAIN in 1929

Emilie Bertha Diehl (1886-1945)
... married Arthur WILSON in 1912

Grace Elizabeth Ann Diehl (1901-1921)
... married James Barnett WELSH in 1918
James next married Stella Margaret Lynn CAMPBELL (1901-1988) in 1923

Isabella Janet Diehl (1882-1963)
... married James SUTHERLAND in 1906
their known children:
* 1907 - Bertha Ellen Sutherland

Johanna Catherina Diehl (1851-1926)
born in Germany, 10th of 11 children of Carl Johann DIEHL & Johanna Catharina RAPP
... married John William PATERSON in 1878
their known children:
* 1878 - 1937 John William Paterson
* 1880 - 1959 Carl Diehl Paterson
* 1882 - 1957 Anthony George Paterson
* 1883 - Elizabeth Paterson
* 1885 - Marie Stewart Paterson
* 1887 - Johanna Catherine Paterson
* 1888 - 1947 Neil Mains Paterson
* 1889 - 1956 Gustav Ernst Paterson
* 1890 - 1970 Alexander Stewart Paterson
* 1894 - 1918 Douglas Paterson

Kathleen Diehl (1905-1992)
... married William NEWBURN in 1928
as his second wife

Marie Diehl (1846-1923)
born in Germany, 8th of 11 children of Carl Johann DIEHL & Johanna Catharina RAPP
married Alexander Stewart DAVIDSON in 1874

Marie Eliza Diehl (1866-1948)
... married George William Campbell MacDONALD in 1888
Oamaru Mail, 14 February 1888 MACDONALD-DIEHL - At the church, Herbert, on February 14th, by the Rev. Geo. Lindsay, George W. C. Macdonald, to Marie Eliza, eldest daughter of E. F. Diehl, both of Herbert

Winifred 'Winnie' Diehl (1888-1965)
... married Thomas Aaron KENNARD (1898-1985) in 1922


NOTES
Carl Johann DIEHL (& Reynolds) had the License for the Herbert Hotel, Otepopo in 1865

North Otago Times, 14 November 1876 DEATH On Saturday, November 11th, at Otepopo, Mr Charles Diehl, late of Bagdad, Tasmania, aged 65 years (born 1811, possibly a brother of Carl Johann Diehl (1815-1876) who married Johanna Catharina Rapp). Tasmania papers please copy. The funeral will leave the Royal Hotel, Otepopo, this afternoon at 2 o'clock

Carl Frederick Augusts Diehl (1833-1929) was born in Germany, 3rd of 11 children of Carl Johann DIEHL & Johanna Catharina RAPP. He married Ellen DEAR (1843-1934) in Tasmania about 1873, had a son (1874-1875, Richard Edward Diehl) in Tasmania and had 4 children in Oamaru, NZ:
1876 - 1959 Ellen May Diehl (didn't marry)
1877 - 1963 Johanna Rapp Diehl (didn't marry)
1879 - 1888 Carl Wilhelm Diehl (died aged 9 Rother St., Oamaru)
1881 - 1972 Louisa Christobel Diehl

North Otago Times, 29 January 1881
FIRE AT OTEPOPO
... Messrs Diehl and Davidson's flour mill, a substantial building which stood on the banks of the Otepopo river, was destroyed by fire on Thursday night. The mill was built of stone, and the machinery was worked by water power. The mill was fitted up with many of the latest improvements in milling machinery, and cost a considerable sum of money ...

Poverty Bay Herald, 16 December 1915 Mrs Gustav Diehl, of Elizabeth Street, Wellington, has received a letter from Captain C. E. Daniell, of the 6th Battery, N.Z.F.A., relative to the death of her son, Bombardier R. Diehl. Captain Daniell says: "I regret to have to inform you of the death of your son, Bombardier R. Diehl, who was kicked in action on the 23rd inst., and ask you to accept the deepest sympathy of the officers and men of the 6th Battery in your sad loss. Bombardier Diehl was one of the most promising n.c.o.'s in my battery, and his death is a great loss to the battery as a whole. He was buried at 7.30 last night, not far from where he was killed. The Rec. Mr Green, of the 1st Australian Light Horse Brigade, read the burial service. Before closing, I again ask you to accept my personal sympathy." Mr Gustav Diehl died suddenly on November 27, his end being hastened by the news of his son's death.

PHOTO
Plot 34 L, CH ENG at Karori, Wellington
known burials in this plot:
* 1899 - 1899 Carl Diehl (son of Gustav & Anna Jane)
* 1891 - 1901 Frank Diehl (4 Sept, son of Gustav & Anna Jane)
* 1840 - 1901 Mary Zipporah Mitchell (11 Sept, mother of Anna Jane)
* 1890 - 1903 Olive Diehl (daughter of Gustav & Anna Jane)
* 1854 - 1915 Gustav Gottlieb Diehl (husband of Anna Jane)
* 1866 - 1931 Anna Jane 'Jeannie' (nee Mitchell, aged 65) database has aged 84
* 1895 - 1964 Alan Diehl (son of Gustav & Anna Jane)
* 1900 - 1960 Eric Diehl (son of Gustav & Anna Jane)
* 1901 - 1986 Maud Evelyn Panapana Cubbin Diehl (nee Moore) wife of Alan

Josiah Abbott (1866-1927)
was base born 22 Dec 1866 to Mary Jane Abbott (1846-1918) of Wellington
* Mary Jane married Frederick LAMBERT (1843-1871) in Greytown in 1870
* Mary Jane married Samuel Wilfred LUCAS in Greytown in 1876
- Josiah had 6 known step-siblings
* Mary Jane died 7 April 1918 aged 71 and buried in Featherston

Josiah married in Greytown 23 May 1888 to:
Alice Annie (Minerva Alice) BUCK (1871-1901)
their 5 known children (her obituary says 6 children)
... 1
1890 - 1946 Beatrice Sophia Abbott
- Beatrice married Thomas FOREMAN in 1910
Evening Post, 12 March 1910
... FOREMAN-ABBOTT - On the 12th March, 1910, at Wellington, Thomas Foreman, fifth son of the late Thomas Foreman, Wellington, to Beatrice, eldest daughter of Josiah Abbott, of Dannevirke
BEATRICE died 20 July 1946 (from BDM)
NOTE for some reason, BDM has Beatrice Sophia Abbott marrying on that date to Thomas COLLINS?

... 2
1893 - 1912 Janet Elsie Maud Abbott
- Janet married William HANSEN on 30 May 1912
- she died 2 weeks later, 16 June 1912, aged 19

... 3
1896 - 1946 Evelyn/Eveline May Abbott
- Evelyn married Henry Frank BLOWES (1885-1959) in 1912
EVELYN died 16 May 1946 (from BDM)

... 4
1898 - 1971 Albert Osborne Abbott
- spouse not found for Albert
- he served in WWI as Gunner 37209 with the New Zealand Field Artillery. He enlisted in London

... 5
1900 - 1969 Frederick Josiah Abbott
- Frederick married Rita Helen LUCAS (1904-1983) in 1921

Alice Annie Abbott died 15 March 1901 aged 30
Wairarapa Daily Times, 16 March 1901 A rather sad occurrence took place at the Greytown Hospital about 10 o'clock yesterday when Mrs Jos. Abbott, who was only brought in the evening before, passed away from blood poisoning. She was 29 years of age, and leaves a husband and family of six children to mourn their loss
Wairarapa Daily Times, 18 March 1901 The remains of the late Mrs Jos. Abbott were interred in the Featherston Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, in the presence of a number of relatives and friends. The funeral was conducted by the Rev T. Porritt

Josiah next married on 4 June 1903 to:
Alice WILLETS (1882-1958)
their known children
... 1
1903 - Irene Abbott
- Irene married Harold Herbert CHISNALL (1898-1971) in 1920
- Harold is buried Plot 285, Block 29 at Taruheru cemetery, Gisborne
(not known what happened to Irene, nor her correct birth date)

... 2
1904 - 1920 John Percival 'Jack' Abbott
- Jack died 16 May 1920 aged 16

... 3
1905 - ? Alice Abbott
- nothing known of Alice

... 4
1906 - 1907 Marjorie Abbott
- Marjorie died 25 May 1907 aged 5 months
- buried Grave 69, Block G at SETTLERS CEMETERY, Dannevirke

... 5
1909 - ? Phyllis Elizabeth Abbott
- married George Edward GREEKS (1902-1976) in 1925

... 6
1910 - ? Mary Jane Abbott
- nothing known of Mary

TIMELINE
TOWN RANGER
Wairarapa Daily Times, 18 October 1892
... The Featherston Town Board met last night to consider in committee the tenders received for the position of ranger. That of Mr Josiah Abbott was finally accepted


IN THE MANAWATU
Bush Advocate, 16 April 1908
... DEFENDED CASE - Josiah Abbott, drover, deposed he was employed by H. B. Farmers' Association, he claimed 17s 6d for driving 327 sheep to Mangatera ...


DAUGHTER'S WEDDING
Evening Post, 12 March 1910
... FOREMAN-ABBOTT - On the 12th March, 1910, at Wellington, Thomas Foreman, fifth son of the late Thomas Foreman, Wellington, to Beatrice, eldest daughter of Josiah Abbott, of Dannevirke


LIVE STOCK SALE
Dominion, 18 February 1911
... Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., report on Thursday, February 16, we held a special clearing sale of dairy stock on account of Mr Jas. Abbott, of Matamau, when there was a large and representative attendance of buyers and biddings was spirited. A line of 25 cows sold from ?4 to ?8 (May 2013 equivalent of $630-$1260), and making the satisfactory average of ?5 19s; 2 bulls sold at ?3; small weaners ?7s; fat cows ?4 to 5; fowls 3s to 3s 10d per pair; 1 2-year hack ?71; trap horse ?17; cans etc at currents rates


FEATHERSTON MAGISTRATE'S COURT
Evening Post, 5 April 1921
... In the Featherston Magistrate's Court yesterday, Josiah Abbott was convicted and fined 20s and costs for disturbing the Featherston School, and a further fine of 20s and costs was imposed on Abbott for assaulting the teacher, James R. Kirby. The trouble arose over defendant having, it was alleged, made an insulting remark to defendant's children
read the full story A Featherston Feud, the troubles of a teacher

Josiah Abbott died 6 July 1927 aged 60
Evening Post, 8 July 1927 Mr Josiah Abbott, a well-known resident of Featherston for many years, died in the South Wairarapa Hospital at Greytown on Wednesday (states the Wairarapa correspondent of "The Post")

Josiah's widow Alice Abbott remarried in 1933
Hutt News, 12 July 1933 SCHOLES-ABBOTT
... The wedding was solemnised at St Stephen's Church Woburn Rd., Lower Hutt on June 17th, the contracting parties being Mrs Alice Abbott of Lower Hutt and Mr D'Arcy Scholes of Petone. The ceremony was performed by Rev J. E. Lopdell
The bride, who was escorted by her son in law, Mr Harold Chisnall, looked very charming in a gown of parma violet lace, cut on long graceful lines, with hat to tone, and carried a bouquet of violets and maiden-hair fern.
The bridesmaid, Miss Mary Abbott, (daughter of the bride), wore a lovely frock of pale peach georgette and lace with hat to match. She carried a posy of violets and maiden-hair fern. The best man was Mr J. F. McLeod (son-in-law of the bridegroom), of Petone (Emmeline Scholes married James Fulton McLeod in 1926).
A reception was held at 18 Central Terrace, where the bride's sister, Mrs W. Willoughby of Masterton (Annie Willets married William John Willoughby in 1894), wearing a smart frock of mulberry moacain, received a large number of guests. The usual toasts were honoured and many beautiful gifts were received.
Mr and Mrs Scholes left later by car, Mrs Scholes wearing a brown musquash coat with a black georgette and lace frock and a black hat to match

the NEWBURN GROOMS
Frederick Newburn (1881-1947)
... married Emily Alice BURNIE in 1906 in Petone
6 known children from 1907 - 1920

Frederick Newburn (1905-1956)
... married Margaret KEENE in 1929

George Fox Bruce Newburn
born 1817 in Cornwall, England
... married Marjory Aitkenson AITKEN in 1841

James Newburn
... married Mary Jane MITCHELL in 1925

Joseph Newburn
... married Rosalie Maude SIMPSON in 1921

Robert Newburn
... married Jane PENMAN in 1896
their known children:
* 1898 - 1898 Robert Newburn (aged 1 day)
* 1898 - 1983 James Penman Newburn
* 1900 - 1979 Robert Newburn
* 1902 - 1978 William Newburn
* 1905 - 1956 Frederick Newburn
* 1906 - Margaret Paterson Newburn
* 1909 - Mary Newburn

Robert Newburn
... married Mary Alice SYMONS in 1911

Samuel Newburn (1874-1945)
... married Mary BURKE (1875-1900) in 1896
their known children:
* 1897 - Thomas Newburn
* 1899 - Mary Frances Newburn
Samuel Newburn next married Mary Lavinia PEARSON (1878-1957) in 1902
their known children:
* 1902 - 1968 Samuel Newburn
* 1903 - 1956 Robert Louis Newburn
* 1907 - Susan Heath Newburn

William Newburn
... married Jessie Edna PATERSON (1904-1922) in 1922
... he next married Kathleen DIEHL in 1928


the NEWBURN BRIDES
Elizabeth Newburn
... married Alexander Joseph DEVEREUX in 1914

Emily Newburn
... married James KING in 1874
their known children:
(not verified)
* 1875 - James Edward King
* 1876 - Charles Henry King
* 1877 - Elizabeth Emily King

Hannah Newburn
... married Marshall Nicholson ATKINSON in 1904
their known children:
* 1907 - Keith Armstrong Atkinson

Jane Annie Newburn
... married Walter JACKSON in 1913

Mary Newburn
... married Andrew Paul ROBINSON in 1933

Susan Heath Newburn
... married Uline Victor SMITH (1905-1985) in 1926

Evening Post, 28 January 1909
JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIPS
... The Wellington Education Board awarded board and national scholarships this afternoon to the following:-

JUNIOR - NAME & POINTS

? Laurence W. ROBERTSON, Newtown . 588

? Theodore H. POPE, Terrace .............. 565

? Alisa GOLD, Terrace........................ 565

? Allan DIEHL, South Wellington.......... 561

? Dorothy MAINLAND, Te Aro....... ...... 556

? Frank E. DORNWELL, Terrace........... 555

? Alberta SCOTT, Masterton................ 549

? Irene McHARRIE, Te Aro.................. 543

? Sydney R. ELLIS, Terrace................. 537

? Beatrice HOBMAN, Newtown............. 527

? Reginald WILTON, Masterton............ 523

? Erick K. RISHWORTH, Clyde-quay..... 519

? Arthur D. S. FLUX, Wellington........... 519

? Elsie B. GREATBATCH, Petone........... 517

? Victor E. JACOBSON, Petone............. 516

? Kate HAIGH, Newtown..................... 515

? Margaret McDOWELL, Clyde-quay...... 514

? Graham B. PARKINSON, Newtown..... 514

? May A, HOLDAWAY, Newtown........... 513

? Arthur L. THOMPSON, Masterton....... 512

? Annie RITCHIE, Pahiatua.................. 510

? Patrick J. BURKE, Newtown.............. 507

? Eleanor E. ALLEN, Terrace................ 504

? David PERRY, Clyde-quay................. 503

? Leslie B. ROBINSON, Te Aro............. 500

? Percy A. CHAPPELL, Newtown........... 495

? Doris M. SKINNER, Clyde-quay......... 495

? Norman M. RICHMOND, Terrace........ 494

? Rollo S. LAWRY, Terrace...........,...... 492

? Gweneth GROUBLE, Petone.............. 492


the SENIOR BOARD SCHOLARSHIPS

Evening Post, 28 January 1909
SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS
... The Wellington Education Board awarded board and national scholarships this afternoon to the following:-

SENIOR
NAME & POINTS
? Purvis F. ARMSTRONG, W.B.C. ........ 1615

? Dorothy E. R. MASON, W.G.B. ......... 1489

? Thomas E. BEARD, Carterton .......... 1470

? William H. SIMPSON, W.B.C. ........... 1455

? Lily Wallis DIXON, W.G.C. ............... 1393

? Charles H. McCLELLAND, W.B.C. ...... 1379

? Thomas F. CORKILL, W.B.C. ............ 1353

? Olive R. SUTHERLAND, Masterton .... 1293

? Will F. TAYLOR, Petone ................... 1269

? Ernest H. W. ROWNTREE, W.B.C. ..... 1230

? Edythe G. WADDINGTON, Masterton. 1230

? Wilfred J. THOMAS, Carterton .......... 1223


NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
NAME & POINTS
? Herbert G. KEMP, Mr Cook Boys............. 611

? Donald V. SMITH, Clyde-quay................ 603

? Arthur J. KIRCHER, Worser Bay.............. 500

? Frederick C. MATTHEWS, Dreyer's Rock... 468


the JUNIOR BOARD SCHOLARSHIPS

Daily Southern Cross, 15 Aug 1864
LICENSED to KEEP OPEN TILL 12 o'clock p.m.

* Henry ADAMS
... the QUEEN'S HEAD HOTEL, Auckland

* William BACON
... the ODD FELLOWS ARMS, Auckland

* Edward BARRY
... the TRAFALGAR INN, Auckland

* Joseph BOULTER
... the BRITISH HOTEL, Auckland

* John CLARKE
... the LION AND LAMB, Chancery Street, Auckland

* Thomas COLE
... the DEVON and CORNWALL HOTEL, Auckland

* John COPLAND
... the WAITEMATA HOTEL, Auckland

* Patrick DARBY
... the THISTLE INN, Queen Street, Auckland

* Stephen FOAT
... the ROYAL OAK HOTEL, Auckland

* Henry Croft FULLER
... the RAGLAN HOTEL, Raglan

* John HANCOCK
... the UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, Auckland

* Alfred HORLEY
... the ROYAL HOTEL, Raglan

* Sophia Paris JAMES (1818-1897 nee Foot) and Son
... Q. C. E. HOTEL, Shortland Street, Auckland. First Hotel in Auckland
Evening Post, 26 March 1897 JAMES - On the 26th March, 1897, at the residence of Mrs J. P. Stevenson, Newtown, Sophia Paris, relict of the late Lewis James (formerly of Auckland); aged 79 years. She was buried Bolton St., Wellington
* husband Lewis (1814-1861), had the license until his death. He is buried Symonds Street cemetery
* daughter, Sophia Frances JAMES (1842-1915) married John Pitcairn Stevenson (1830-1875) in 1865. They were buried Bolton St, Wellington
* In 1867 the license was held by Sophia Paris & son, Louis Rose (1838-1885) James. Louis took over the Mercer Refreshment Rooms in Jan 1882. He died 27 Jan 1885 in Mercer, from complications of dropsy caused by a burst blood vessel a few months prior
* NZ Herald, 29 April 1869 James' Q.C.E. Hotel, Victoria Street, opposite Cobb & Co's., Auckland. Visitors to Auckland, Commercial Men and others, will find all the comforts of a well conducted hotel, with the well known. Quality, Cleanliness and Economy. Enlarged Premises of 10 new bedrooms. L. R. James, Proprietor
* George BEATTY had the license by 1873

* John JOHNSON
... the DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH HOTEL, Russell
first person to be issued with a Publicans' License

* Thomas MacREADY
... the DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH, Queen Street, Auckland

* William MARSDEN
... the VICTORIA HOTEL, Auckland

* Peter Storier McKENZIE
... the STAR HOTEL, Otahuhu

* John Commacher McLEOD
... the ALBION HOTEL, Auckland

* James MILL
... the ROYAL EXCHANGE HOTEL, Onehunga

* George NAIRN
... the GENERAL CAMERON, Auckland

* William NICOL
... the MASONIC HOTEL, Auckland

* James PALMER
... the ROYAL HOTEL, Eden Crescent, Auckland

* Nathaniel REED
... the ROYAL HOTEL, Onehunga

* Lawrence ROBERTSON
... the UNION HOTEL, Auckland

* Thomas ROGERS
... the CRITERION HOTEL, Otahuhu

* James RYNE
... the METROPOLITAN HOTEL, Auckland

* William SADGROVE
... the FORRESTER'S ARMS, Auckland

* Mary SIMS
... the COMMERCIAL INN, Shortland Street, Auckland
(husband Frederick had the license in 1861)

* William SMITH
... the OLD HOUSE AT HOME, Auckland

* Robert STOW
... the FREEMANS HOTEL, Auckland

* Richard WALKER
... the EXCHANGE HOTEL, Auckland

* Isaac Richardson VIALOU
... the AUCKLAND HOTEL, Auckland

* Bryant VERCOE
... the GREYHOUND HOTEL, Auckland
Bryant had the ROYAL EXCHANGE in Shortland Street in 1861


SEE ALSO ...
* LICENSED to KEEP OPEN TILL 10 o'clock p.m.

* PUBLICANS' LICENSES 1864 Auckland & Bay of Islands


PHOTO c1860-1869
Looking east Queen Street to south side of Shortland St
.........FROM RIGHT:
* City Market with men standing in front
* Steers Hotel (the tallest building in photo)
* Q.C.E. HOTEL - see Sophia Paris JAMES

Daily Southern Cross, 15 August 1864
LICENSED to KEEP OPEN TILL 10 o'clock p.m.
... List of persons to whom "Publicans," Licenses have been issued by the Provincial Treasurer under certificate from the Licensing Magistrates, 30th June 1864, to keep open till 10 o'clock p.m.:-

* Kirby Redgment ANDREWS (1825-1895)
from Marylebone
... the CROWN HOTEL, Auckland
New Zealand Herald, 24 January 1896 We regret to have to chronicle the death of one of our oldest and most respected citizens, Mr Kirby Redgment Andrews, who died at his late residence, Albert-street, on Dec. 29, at the age of 71. Deceased arrived here in the ship 'Arithnesia' 43 years ago

* William ATKINS
... the WELLINGTON HOTEL, Auckland

* Alfred BARCHARD (1828-1896)
... the WHARF HOTEL, Auckland
New Zealand Herald, 2 October 1896 Another old citizen has passed away in the person of Mr Alfred Barchard, at the age of 68. Mr Barchard arrived her in the year 1840 in the ship Duke of Portland, in the same vessel as the late Mr Thomas Macky. On his arrival he commenced business at the corner of Victoria Lane. He subsequently opened the Wharf Hotel, and at the opening of the Thames goldfield he was one of the first on the field, where he started business as hotelkeeper in Pollen-street. Latterly he has been living in retirement. For some years he held the position of Lieutenant in the Auckland Navals. Deceased leaves a widow and grown up family

* James Curtis BOND (1819-1864)
... the CRITERION HOTEL, Auckland
James died 3 months later
Daily Southern Cross, 30 September 1864 On Sept. 25 at his residence, the Criterion Hotel, Hobson-street, after a short and painful illness, Mr James Curtis Bond, aged 45 years
Daily Southern Cross, 2 December 1864 LONDON HOUSE, Queen-Street, to be sold, by order of Elizabeth Bond (widow of the late James Curtis Bond). This valuable Business Premises, containing a large Shop, with Plate-Glass Front, Sitting Room, Kitchen, and four large Bed-Rooms

* Peter BRADY
... the HOWICK ARMS, Howick

* Charles BURTON
... the RAGLAN HOTEL, Papatoetoe

* James CHAPMAN
... the AURORA TAVERN, Auckland

* William CHITHAM (1812-1881)
... the HARP OF ERIN, Otahuhu Road
(half way between Auckland & Otahuhu)
Patrick BURKE was the landlord by August 1865
Wanganui Herald, 28 May 1881 CHITHAM - On the 18th instant, at the residence of Mr A. Chitham, Parnell, Auckland, Mr William Chitham (late of Wanganui), aged 69 years

* Henry CLARKE
... the SHAPKESPEARE TAVERN, Auckland

* George COOK
... the PACIFIC HOTEL, Russell

* James COPLAND
... the WHAU HOTEL, Whau

* Robert COX
... the PRINCE ARTHUR HOTEL, Auckland

* William CRONKSHAW
... the DRURY HOTEL, Drury

* Joseph Ralph CREW (1822-1883)
... the PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL, Howick
1856-1857 Jury List, Hotel Keeper, Howick
1865-1866, Qualified to Vote, Freehold Lots 172, 173, 174 & 175 at Howick
New Zealand Herald, 8 October 1883 CREW - On September 29, at Kamo, Whangarei, Joseph Ralph Crew, late of Howick, aged 61 years - Wairarapa papers please copy

* Andrew CUNNINGHAM
... the NEWMARKET HOTEL, Epsom Road

* John DAVIES
... the PRINCE ALBERT INN, Epsom Road

* Patrick DIGNAN
... the CLAMICARDE HOTEL, Auckland

* William EDGECOMBE
... the NORTHERN HOTEL, Great North Road

* Sarah FERRALL (1816-1887)
... the VICTORIA HOTEL, Onehunga

* Thomas FLAVELL
... the DONNYBROOK HOTEL, Mongonui

* John GRIMLEY
... the GIBRALTAR ROCK, Auckland

* Richard GWYNE
... the JUNCTION HOTEL, Epsom & Otahuhu Roads

* William HARLING
... the ALBION INN, Auckland

* Henry HURFIT (1829-1869)
... the COMMERCIAL HOTEL, Otahuhu

* Thomas JOHNSON
... the WINDSOR CASTLE HOTEL, Parnell

* Ann KELLY
... the ROYAL OAK, East Epsom

* James KELLY
... the HIBERNIAN HOTEL, Auckland

* James LAWLESS
... the CAPTAIN COOK HOTEL, Kyber Pass Road

* George LEECH
... the SWAN HOTEL, Auckland

* Daniel LONNERGAN
... the WYNYARD HOTEL, Auckland

* Richard LLOYD
... the SHAMROCK and DIGGERS REST, Auckland

* Peter MacDONALD
... the ROBERT BURNS HOTEL, Auckland

* John McINTOSH
... the MONGONUI HOTEL, Mongonui

* Andrew McMAHON
... the HIBERNIAN HOTEL, Onehunga
Robert TERNAHAN had the license in 1875

* William McMANUS
... the PANMURE INN, Panmure

* John McWILLIAMS
... the PAPAKURA HOTEL, Papakura

* Ephraim MILLS
... the GOVERNOR GREY HOTEL, Auckland

* Michael MULLIGAN
... the PRINCE ALBERT, Onehunga

* Samuel NORMAN
... the COMMERCIAL HOTEL, Onehunga

* Thomas NORTH
... the PRINCE OF WALES, Auckland

* George PEARSON
... the NAVAL HOTEL, Auckland

* John PILKINGTON
... the WILLIAM DENNY HOTEL, Auckland

* John PORTER
... the BRICKLAYERS ARMS, Auckland

* Charles RAVEN
... the GREAT SOUTH ROAD HOTEL, Drury

* William Henry RIPLEY
... the FITZORY HOTEL, Auckland

* John SCHOLES
... the ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL, Newmarket

* David SHEEHAN
... the GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, Auckland

* Henry Joseph SYMS
... the WHEAT SHEAF INN, Auckland

* Henry WARNE
... the BELFAST HOTEL, Auckland

* William WOOD
... the NOTTINGHAM CASTLE HOTEL, Auckland

* William WYLIE
... the FERRY HOTEL, Panmure

* William John YOUNG
... the FARMERS HOTEL, Drury


SEE ALSO ...
* LICENSED to KEEP OPEN TILL 12 o'clock p.m.

* PUBLICANS' LICENSES 1864 Auckland & Bay of Islands


PHOTO
HIBERNAIN HOTEL, Onehunga

the known MINIFIE marriages New Zealand

MINIFIE BRIDES 1862 - 1933
Alice Minifie (1843-1903)
... married Edwin Hellard CREASE (1840-1892) in 1862
their known children:
* 1862 - 1863 Elizabeth Jane Crease (aged 2 months)
* 1864 - 1933 Clara Louise Crease (aged 69)
* 1866 - 1895 Ada Beatrice Crease (aged 28)
* 1867 - 1867 Edwin John Crease (aged 3 months)
* 1868 - 1925 Frederick John Crease (aged 56)
* 1868 - 1868 Nelly Crease (aged 2 months)
* 1870 - Kate Crease
* 1872 - Fanny Crease
* 1874 - Ettie Crease
* 1875 - Minnie Crease
* 1878 - Herbert Edwin Crease
.........Wellington Independent, 31 July 1869
The AULD REEKIE GOLD MINING COMPANY (Registered)
...I, The undersigned, EDWIN HELLARD CREASE, herby make application to register the "Auld Reekie Gold Mining Company (Registerd)" under the provisions of the Mining Companies Limited liability Act, 1865. That the place of intended operation is at Waiariki (about 24km from Wellington)
ALICE & EDWIN are buried Bolton St., Wellington (with a few other family members)

Alice Ann Minifie (1882-1950)
... married David RANKIN in 1913

Alice Maria Minifie
... married Edward Richard KIBBLEWHITE in 1879
Edward was born in Masterton (see link for more)
......The Cyclopedia of New Zealand EKETAHUNA
Kibblewhite and Wilson (E. R. Kibblewhite and W. M. Wilson), Coachbuilders, Wheelwrights, and General Blacksmiths, High Street, Eketahuna. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. This well known business was established in 1891 by Mr. Edward Richard Kibblewhite, who had been for ten years previously in business in Masterton. The building, which is spacious, consists of blacksmith's shop, coachbuilding department, paint room and office. A fair share of the business of the district comes to the establishment, the work turned out giving general satisfaction. All kinds of vehicles, including buggies, traps, timber waggons, business carts and coaches, are constructed on the premises.

Charlotte Minifie (1874-1966)
... married Arthur John PEACHEY in 1906
their known children:
* 1907 - 1931 Cyril Ryhope Peachey
* 1908 - 1957 Arthur Henry Poneke Peachey

Daisy Marina Minifie (1886-1968)
... married Arthur Philip KENT in 1922

Dorothy Beatrice Sloan Minifie (1903-1989)
daughter of George Langford MINIFIE & Sophie NOLAN
... married Gilbert CLEPHANE in 1933

Dorothy Jessie Minifie (1909-1996)
daughter of George Albert & Catherine Heaton Olive MINIFIE
... married James Marlborough DALLEY in 1928

Edith Minifie
... married John William DAVIS in 1874
their known children:
* 1877 - Kathleen Edith Mary Davis
* 1879 - Edward John Davis
* 1881 - Louis William Davis
* 1883 - Geoffrey Harold Davis
* 1886 - Hilda Jessie Davis
* 1888 - Maurice Robert Davis

Eliza Agnes Annie Minifie (1864-1932)
... married Frederick Joseph WALKER in 1887
their known children:
* 1888 - Desmond Royden Walker
* 1890 - Estelle Eileen Walker
* 1892 - Irene Eveline Walker
* 1897 - Rita Minifie Walker

Elizabeth Minifie
... married William NEILL in 1885
their known children:
* 1886 - William Rupert Neill
* 1888 - Myrtle Olive May Neill
* 1889 - Winifred John Percy Neill
* 1891 - Eldon Kenneth Stuart Neill

Elizabeth Ada Minifie (1880-1953)
5th of 5 known children of George Henry MINIFIE & Elizabeth McDONALD
... married Charles Walter WOOSTER (1884-1949) in 1919
4th of 10 children of Thomas Brandon WOOSTER & Mary Beatrice RIDLEY

Emma Mary Minifie (1856-1932)
... married George Robert WILTON in 1874
their known children:
* 1876 - Otto George Wilton
* 1877 - Oliver Ephraim Wilton
* 1878 - Sidney Arthur Wilton
* 1880 - Leah Cecil Wilton
* 1884 - Horace Clinton Wilton
* 1887 - Florence Lydia Hilda Wilton

Eunice Marina Grace Minifie (1910-2008)
daughter of Albert Minifie & Daisy Marina POINTON
... married Norman Sigurd PEDERSEN in 1929
The LONDON GAZETTE, 1 January 1951
CENTRAL CHANCERY OF THE ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD
... The KING has been graciously pleased, on the advice of His Majesty's New Zealand Ministers, to give orders for the following appointments to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire:-
... To be Ordinary Member of the Military Division of the said Most Excellen Order:- Warrant Officer Class I (temporary) Norman Sigurd Pedersen, Royal New Zealand Corps of Signals

Eva Myrtle Minifie (1889-1944)
... married Amos Augustus AVERY in 1908
their known children:
* 1909 - Maureen Helen Avery
* 1911 - Dulcas Constance Avery

Gladys Wilma Alma Minifie (1894-1924)
Gladys was born in Masterton to Samuel Carl Leopold Minifie & Julia BRENNAN
... married Victor Duval GRANT in 1914
their known children:
* 1920 - Mavis Grant
* 1925 - Irving Grant

Helen Minifie (1853-1914)
... married William Henry HARTON in 1872
their known children:
* 1873 - Charles Bush Harton
* 1875 - Marian Harton
* 1887 - Leonard Christian Harton
* 1894 - Dorothy Helen Harton

Henrietta Florence Minifie (1867-1956)
... married Alfred John BLAND in 1899
their known children:
* 1900 - Esther Leone Bland

Hilda Ann Minifie (1887-1970)
daughter of John William & Ellen Constance MINIFIE
... married Matthew JOHNSON in 1918

Jessie Minifie
... married George John HALL in 1862
their known children:
* 1863 - John Minifie Edwin Hall
* 1866 - Edith Mary Hall
* 1869 - Arthur George Hall

Louisa Mary Minifie (1849-1933)
... married Carl Leopold ANDERSON (1842-1914) in 1870
Evening Post, 24 March 1870 MARRIAGE
... On the 29th February, at the Wesleyan Church, Manners-street, by the Rev W. Kirk, Carl Leopold Anderson, to Louisa Mary, eldest daughter of Mr Josiah Minifie, of Wellington
Carl was from Sweden, he was a Storekeeper when naturalised in Wellington 1869. They moved to Sandon, Manawatu around 1879/1880 where Carl carried on business as Storekeeper
their known children:
* 1870 - Annie Louisa Anderson
* 1873 - John Anderson
* 1876 - Mary Anderson
* 1877 - Edith Anderson
* 1878 - Alexander Anderson
* 1879 - 1955 Carl Leopold Anderson
* 1882 - May Anderson
* 1884 - Roy Anderson
* 1885 - Nellie Anderson
* 1886 - Ernest Albert Anderson
* 1889 - Ella Kathleen Anderson

Mabel Minifie
... married Arthur John REYNOLDS in 1916

Margaret Minifie
... married William Lloyd DAVIES in 1906
their known children:
* 1909 - Felmai Lloyd Davies
* 1912 - 1983 George Henry Lloyd Davies

Mary Ann Minifie (1860-1930)
... married Joseph HITCHENS in 1886

Mary Elizabeth Minifie
... married Joseph Harry COWEN in 1869

Myrtle Olive Sophie Minifie (1906-1978)
daughter of George Langford MINIFIE & Sophie NOLAN
... married Maurice Dennis GILES in 1927
son of Edward GILES & Emily HARVEY

Olive Ann Minifie (1888-?)
born in Masterton to Ernest Arthur Minifie & Esther Agnes DEMPSEY
... married William COLLINGS in 1921

Phoebe Minifie (1850-1926)
... married Edward BARBER in 1871
their known children:
* 1872 - Florence Barber
* 1874 - Kenneth Barber
* 1876 - Amy Barber
* 1878 - James Barber
* 1881 - Hugh Barber
* 1882 - Olive Barber
* 1884 - Ernest Barber
* 1885 - Mildred Barber

Ruby Ethel Minifie (1892-1962)
Ruby was born in Masterton to Samuel Carl Leopold Minifie & Julia Brennan
... married Arthur SMITH in 1915

Susan Minifie
... married James GORDON in 1903

Teresa Minifie (1859-1946)
... married Arthur DORSET in 1882
their known children:
1885 - Ruby Dorset (+ Kenneth Montrose GRAHAM in 1912)
1887 - Ina Dorset (+ Harry HENDERSON in 1913)
1896 - Ngaira Dorset

Zillah Irene Minifie (1897-1959)
Zillah was born in Masterton to Samuel Carl Leopold Minifie & Julia Brennan
... married Walter Alexander CLARK in 1917


the MINIFIE GROOMS

PHOTO
The coach built for Mr. Harding, designed by Mr. Wilson, was 'one of the best finished vehicles in the district' (see Alice Maria Minifie)