ALBERT EDWARD ORANGE (1865-1942)
was a Wool Classer. After a period in Auckland the family returned to Christchurch. They then moved to Kaikoura where he opened a small saddlery business. They returned to Christchurch in 1904 and were at 35 Tuam street, Christchurch
* in 1912 they were living at Sales road, Papanui

HELEN BRENDA HINKLEY (1867-1928)
* Helen was a nurse

ALBERT & HELEN married in New Zealand 6 June 1888
their 11 Children
. . 1 . .
1888 - 1893 Emily Marion Orange
born 25 May 1888
Emily died 26 May 1893 aged 5 in Woolston, Christchurch
buried Plot 75, Block C at Rutherford cemetery

. . 2 . .
1889 - 1966 William Alfred 'Pekoe' Orange
born 9 Aug 1889 in Woolston, Christchurch.
William was ordained a priest in 1923 (read his biography at the link). He became one of the most influential Anglican evangelical leaders in New Zealand.
he never married and for much of his life experienced bouts of intense loneliness and, from his 20s, periods of depression. Yet he possessed a contagious sense of humour and a gift for storytelling. He was sought after as a speaker, teacher and adviser.
William died 28 July 1966 in Christchurch aged 76

. . 3 . .
1891 - 1974 Elsie Brenda Orange
born 11 May 1891
Elsie married James Ewart DAWSON (1894-1962) in 1921
* son of William Dawson & Margaret Matthews
Elsie died 29 May 1974 aged 81

. . 4 . .
1893 - 1918 Raymond Lionel Orange
born 10 March 1893
Raymond married Lilian Leonora McLACHLAN (1894-1941) in 1916
* 10th of 10 children of Hugh McLachlan & Mary Ellen Rollinson
Raymond served in WWI as Private 40837 with NZEF, 23rd Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, C Company. His next of kin was Lilian at 54 Ashbourne St, Woolston, Christchurch.
Raymond was KILLED IN ACTION in Somme, France on 5 April 1918 aged 25
buried Grave M.26 at Auchonvillers Military Cemetery, Somme, France
* Lilian next married John Wasley in 1939

. . 5 . .
1895 - 1979 Myra Winifred Orange
born 30 Sep 1895
Myra married Daniel Nash MATTHEWS in 1930
Myra died 31 Oct 1979 aged 80

. . 6 . .
1897 - 1912 Lorine Muriel Orange
born 6 April 1897
Lorine died 11 Sep 1912 under anesthetic while having her tonsils removed. She was 15.
Press, 12 Sep 1912
DEATH ORANGE - On September 11th, at Christchurch, Lorine, dearly beloved daughter of ALbert Edward and Helen Orange, of Sales road, Papanui. Aged 15½ years. Suddenly.
INQUEST - DIES UNDER AN ANAESTHETIC
A girl named Lorine Orange, 15 years of age, whose parents reside in Sale's road, Papanui, died at the Christchurch Hospital about noon yesterday, while undergoing an operation for the removal of adenoids and tonsils. An inquest was held before Mr H. W. Bishop, district coroner. Albert Edward Orange, father of the deceased, said that she was generally in very good health, and he had thought that there was absolutely no danger. Dr Scott, medical superintendent of the hospital, said that he had seen the deceased as an out-patient first on August 19th, when she was suffering from enlarged tonsils. She came in that morning for the purpose of having her tonsils removed, having been fully and carefully examined as to her suitability for an operation. Her heart was practically normal. Witness administered chloroform, which deceased had taken well and the operation was performed by Dr Robertson, under witness's supervision. The patient had collapsed instead of coming round just as the operation was finished. Artificial respiration was tried, but the patient never recovered consciousness. Dr Robertson, house surgeon at the hospital, and Dr Fenwick, who conducted the post mortem, also gave evidence, the latter stating that there were some defects in the heart which he did not think could have been detected during life. He considered that the operation was perfectly safe. The coroner returned the following verdict:- "Deceased, whilst submitting to an operation for the removal of tonsils and adenoids, collapsed and died as the result of an incompetent aortic valve and general lymphatic condition." Dr Fenwick said that the circumstances were important for doctors, as the lymphatic condition of the heart was being investigated in England with a view to finding its cause. So far only about sixty cases of death being due to the lymphatic condition of the heart had been recorded.

. . 7 . .
1898 - 1965 Wybert Leon Orange
born 26 April 1898
Wybert married Ruby Isabell CAMERON (1902-1969) in St Andrews Church Blenheim.
* Ruby was born 11 Dec 1902 in Lawrence, Central Otago to Hugh Cameron (1861-1916) & Euphemia Cormack (1870-1953)
They had 1 child
1944 - Euphemia 'Phemie' Orange (see comments below)
29 Jan 1951 Wybert was elected as a member of the Hanmer Rabbit Board
Wybert died 1 April 1965 aged 66

. . 8 . .
1899 - 1958 Coralie Iris Orange
born 24 Dec 1899 in Kaikoura
Coralie married Percy Arthur Ashton BLICK (1903-1962) in 1925
* son of John William Blick & Eliza Meads
Coralie died 21 May 1958 in Auckland aged 58

. . 9 . .
1901 - 1976 Rupert Clarence Orange
born 10 Aug 1901
he married Betty SMITH (1919-1999) in 1940
* born in Petone, Lower Hutt, a daughter of William John Smith (1886-1977) & Ellen Myrtle Maud Jackson (1891-1977)
Rupert served in WWII as Signalman 33316, 2nd NZ Divisional Signals, Second NZEF, Third Echelon. His address on enlistment was c/o Mr Smith, Newton St., Trentham. His next of kin on embarkation was his wife Betty at 23 Plunket Ave., Petone.
Rupert died 30 July 1976 aged 75

. . 10 . .
1903 - 1989 Lorna Olive Orange
born 2 Jan 1903 in Kaikoura
she married Charles James Robertson SPENCE (1900-1984) in 1926
* Charles was born in the Shetland Islands. He arrived in NZ about 1924. He was a Horticulturist. He died 24 May 1984
Lorna died 1 Aug 1989 aged 86
buried together Plot 124, Block 40 at Ruru Lawn cemetery Christchurch

. . 11 . .
1906 - 1906 Cecil Vernon Orange
born 30 March 1906
Cecil died 15 July 1906 aged 15 weeks

Helen Brenda Orange remarried in 1924 to David Le Comte. She died 9 Aug 1928 in Wellington aged 61 and is buried Plot 281 J, Ch Eng2 at Karori

Albert Edward Orange remarried in 1929 to Sarah Elizabeth Wilson (1881-1963). They were living at 28 Hanmer street, Christchurch when he died, 2 Dec 1942 aged 77


PHOTO
William Alfred Orange (see child 2 above)