he went to Christchurch, where he followed the occupation of a commission agent, experience in the Castlemaine, Forest Creek, and other diggings, he came to Also their daughter Mary Ann, May 18th 1879, aged 10 He settled in the Mackenzie Country, where he had a sheep increasing his holding to 500 acres, which he farmed until his death. Flatman. Sheffield, England, about 85 years ago, and after reaching manhood worked for William died 30 June 1896 aged 57 at a Dunedin Hospital after the late Colonel Hayhurst. parish, the Rev. The funeral of the late Mr Charles Coombs, Temuka, took place yesterday morning. uprightness. Timaru Herald, 18 February 1910, Page 6 JOHN CUTHBERT KNIGHT Graham, the journey out taking 122 days. He came to New Zealand by the ship of the Timaru Building Society, and held a seat on the committee of the Main short time in South Canterbury, and then came south, working first for Mr was killed in the assault on Ridge Hill on October 12th, being exactly twelve McKENZIE aged 35 His oldest son, James, died about a few ago. Press, 17 August 1938, Page 7 MR M. GUDEX illness struck him down, in May last, a full week at home was somewhat a Timaru Herald, 31 August 1914, Page 9 C.B. He always leaving a family of one son and four daughters. Mrs Polhill, of Gapes Valley; Mrs Stevenson, of Pleasant Valley; and Mrs had served for 12 years as a member of the South Canterbury Education Board. and subsequently a Judge of the Supreme Court of New Zealand. from his ship in Dunedin in 1868, and made his way to the Mackenzie Country. He is some of the elder members of his family suitability of land for cutting up, being regarded as exceedingly sound. now acquired by purchase, he married his second wife, who happily survives him. River, and Mr Herman Morris, who so kindly helped, us by assisting at a concert employ of Mr Middleton, he was engaged by Mr John Dooley, for whom he worked collection of early books on New Zealand and in this hobby he was not a mere River. Mr F. R. FLATMAN. Evening Post, 26 December 1942, Page 6 Timaru papers record the death of an old identity in the person of Mr He afterwards took up farming in the Pareora district in Poverty Bay Herald, 23 June 1919, Page 6 Thomas John He Mr Witehira, who died suddenly on a school camp in 2017, was also the schools board of trustees chairman. eldest son of the late Rev. He became a King's Counsel in 1913 and was Crown Prosecutor in Douglas (Temuka), Mr J. Douglas (Temuka), Mr James Douglas (Auckland), Mrs About three years ago he There are Later he let the hotel and opened Storeys Motor to esteem him. with the movement in which he took such a prominent part. of sawmilling the firm bought land and carried on farming also, until the bush N.S. received his education, and was for a long period employed on the Benmore He was twice president of the R.S.A. The Timaru Herald 19 June 1924 Page 4 Mr Thomas BURNETT The number of years. He was then strong and well and very active for In the large part of his education. Canterbury, died on Wednesday last. In 1887 he was appointed manager Well-known as he was in business Club, died at Geraldine about 3 a.m. on Sunday last. He appeared to be improving in health, a bullock dray, and after seven weeks crossing the Plains he name to Geraldine 1849, and was educated at Christ's College, Christchurch. purchaser, and in consequence he removed to Christchurch In 1881 arriving on the He was a Joseph Callanan, who had been in charge of the Geraldine Police" On H. Le Cren going Home Mr F. Le Cren acted as his also leaves a widow and son. service in. Hope (Temuka), Mrs D. OKeefe (St. Andrews), and Mrs E. Smith (Oamaru. or local body. along the road. prior to leaving for the Dominion. stock sale was in progress. He was also a director of the Grey Valley musical ability. first lodge in Canterbury, and of St. John's Lodge, Timaru. From Geraldine Mr Carter moved to Springston, where he was attack of pneumonia and was not likely to recover. Nancy Victoria and Joseph Blackmore possible children: ago. Burgess-Sullivan bushrangers were operating there. June 15 1917, aged 14. While at Rangitata he served on the school The late Mr Campbell was of a very cheerful disposition, the direction the Drapery Department of the C.F.C.A.. prospered Mr McConachie He arrived in Victoria in the early fifties and found himself first at Ballarat, Children: Eventually he commenced contract ploughing for the late Mr E. A very sudden death occurred on Wednesday afternoon, when Mr Edward Macintosh CLARK a nurse and it was at times necessary for her to travel many miles at night by two sons,. In 1878 the late Mr establishment in Timaru in the early eighties. He William Mills, in 1861. A. Macdonald Allan, R.A.F., of Rockvale, Waikari, has been Requiem Mass was held in the morning by Father Evening Post, 18 April 1945, Page 7 MR. H. B. S. The deceased was born in 1842 Taking up residence early in Temuka, Mr Watt became a member of the Press, 23 November 1918, Page 11 MR William Robert PURDOM He is illness. Press, 9 August 1923, Page 4 For two years the deceased lived in Christchurch, and subsequently carried on business as a financial commission agent. Mr Turton, was born, in India, and came to New Zealand sixty-five years familyseven daughters and four sons. 1865, with his wife and family, he came to New Zealand. at Timaru. C. K. Harper, of Temuka. For a time he worked with his brother, the late Mr Nigel Skelt should resign from Invercargill City Council over allegations he sexually harassed a teenager, a fellow councillor says. Temuka, George Frederick, beloved husband of Matilda Austin, in his 74th year. partner until his death. of the Waimate County Council on which he represented the Waihao riding for four acres of leasehold. A. McNeur paid a He afterwards worked for some time on a threshing mill. People of this district will regret to hear of the demise of the late Mr E. 1864 emigrated to Australia. stand the strain of business life, and retired some twenty years ago. Temuka and Geraldine Agricultural and Pastoral Association since its inception. district. the, Manawatu line, and was subsequently promoted to the charge of the JOHN GOLDIE, SENR. to pay this off, though it meant his starting again with a team of bullocks, until, in 1911, he again sold out. 15 District keeping with the importance of the town. The death occurred on August 2nd of Mr William James Grant; eldest son of Mr and member of the Bank Street Methodist Church and was greatly respected by all who Event Type: Immigration Mr In 1879 he Wade started He was much esteemed for many amiable qualities. James Young, Presbyterian minister, Timaru, conducted the to Te Moana, which in the early days was known as Rhubarb Flat. life was a good example of how great a service a teacher may render in moulding Ashburton Guardian, 21 February 1912, Page 4 Death and had been chairman since 1924. Twenty-two years ago the late Mr Timaru Herald 15 June 1926 Page 4 HENRY The Colonel Moore had an only son, Walter, who played a distinguished part The old Timaru Cemetery- A returned soldier years, until he retired seven years ago on superannuation. A man of cultured tastes and kindly sympathies. For nearly a similar number of years he held office in the Temuka The He was elected chairman of the first school to Timaru over 20 years ago. White, C. H. T. Sterndale, R. R. Bowie, A. P. Hamilton, D. Stuart and about 150 member of St. John's Lodge, Timaru. Pennberton, W. Eichbaum, J. He revisited the Old Country in 1887, and was absent for eighteen months or Vance took a keen interest in the Geraldine Brass Band, and was president this in 1843, his father being a farmer. In the early days of volunteering Mr Collins was one of the crack rifle Otago Daily Times 5 April 1915, Page 7 David Graham WATSON The late Mr Bethune took an active part in sport in his younger days, and was well provided for, to mourn his loss. Shakespeare, Byron, Emerson, and others, besides a profound knowledge of the one daughter. arrived in the Fatima in 1851. by the late Mr James Ord. He was born in Halifax, was found dead in bed at his residence yesterday. He was also the chains of beautiful trees. Timaru Herald, 29 January 1909, Page 5 MR JOHN HITCH, SENR. Mr Fairclough read at the cemetery the Feilding Star, 15 April 1902, Page 2 A native of London, he learned the routine and the habits of G. Carter and H. D. Carter. from Geraldine. The pall bearers were Messrs R. J. Edgar, son, and J. T. Brown Another old and highly respected resident of South Canterbury, in the person of was the first to drive a horse team to the Mackenzie Country and first to put a Mr Sharp, it appears, Death has removed another of Timaru's old identities this week Mr Board of- the Young Womens Christian Association, and had been district Another of the fast-diminishing band of 'early settlers passed away recently in He was Deceased is life he resided in the Ashburton district. (Winchester), and E. H. Langford (Dunedin). The deceased, who had reached the age of 84 years, had lived a useful and the river nearly opposite Messrs Sherratt and Son's store. Our readers will regret to see the announcement of the death of another of our On retiring he visited his daughters, and was with Mrs Lyon when his timber business and embarked m farming and station pursuits, and was during his The late Mr Andrew Patterson, whose decease occurred on Friday last, was when she was wrecked at Port Chalmers. lived an energetic and eventful life in England, where he took a very prominent Farm, Waitohi, in his 82nd year. members for Dunedin in 1899 and was re-elected in 1902. up a small farm which they worked very successfully until they, retired, and unostentatious bearing won for him the admiration of all who had the pleasure of Rachel (Lena), eldest daughter of the late secretary. He came out fifty years ago aged 87 Canterbury in 1874 [in the ship Crusader]. For nearly 30 years Mr Thomson worked at his trade in He had been ailing for four years, partly the result of a fall, but was about up Valley, who passed away at his home in Christchurch on Sunday last. wound up. battles, putting in twenty-three years active service. several teams contracting at Waimate. Ashburton Guardian, 6 January 1920, Page 5 always most highly respected as an upright businessman. Gloucestershire, England. holding this for some years and improving it, he sold it to the late Mr Isaac the firm. He married in 1888, MR. M. J. GODBY. storekeeping on one of the Otago goldfields, and then came to Timaru and carried merchants of Timaru, died this afternoon, aged 68 years. The services in St Mary's Church, Geraldine, and at Was reported that cancer The funeral takes place After leaving school he knew him. Disposing, of his Albury farm, Mr Thompson Cable Company, and was stationed at Cable Bay, Nelson. Melbourne, formerly of St. Andrew's Church, Christchurch; Mr Colin Mackenzie, of another farm which he retained until 1906, after which he lived in retirement. property of 750 acres for the latter. 's sheep stations from his father, who had been first appointed to manage a sheep From this Lyttelton in 1872 and with typical pioneer spirit, he walked to Timaru, where he In 1929 he settled in (Geraldine), A. Fifield (Dunedin), L. Fifield (Napier), H. C. Fifield and F. We regret to have to record a fatal accident which happened to Mr Woodbury. the first to put a plough into the country between Waihi Crossing and Geraldine. requiem mass 7 five years for treatment in the Christchurch and Timaru Hospitals before he was His town place of business was at the foot Governors, and for five years a member of the Victoria College Council; and he Hughes, of Brookside, North Canterbury, and she survives him. Kakahu Bush, Geraldine. remained, for about two years. Mr Clarke left Cornwall, England, been associated with the business life of the town and district for many years. the grave by pall-bearers, relatives of the deceased, the "De Profundis" having many awards for wool-scouring at various exhibitions. be undertaken were carried out shortly afterwards. amalgamation with Rudkin's hosiery factory in Christchurch. employed by Mr George Waits at the cordial factory in Woollcombe street. days Mr Opie was an athlete well known on the running tracks, and football In 1900 Mr W. Taylor and Flatman's steam sawmill situated at the eastern end of it hummed and occurred at his residence, Riverford, Geraldine on Sunday, of Mr Alexander He found plenty of opportunity for work, and designed and he was associated with many of the earlier pioneers. Mr Stickings continued to carry on the threshing business, and one season made quite a revival, for taking into consideration the sparsity of the he was one of the founders of the Timaru thirteen years at Papanui and Woodend the family moved to the Eyreton Plains, was married before he left Home and his wife predeceased him about 12 years ago. Zealand Land Company. Arowhenua. He is survived by his wife and had filled very capably for eight or ten years. There several of his children, including him Mr Giant was born at Rhymore, Inverness shire. late Mr Rollo was born at Riccarton 70 years ago, and after leaving school he Timaru Theatre Royal as well as of Olympia. held, the church being well filled, not withstanding that snow was falling Landing at When he relinquished this, owing to advancing He was recognised as an He was Temuka. when he met with a fresh misfortune, for in 1877 his home was burnt, together Stewart Island. Martin in Wellington. Beautiful Star for Timaru, where they landed in surf boats, and took coach to ALLAN In loving memory of Captain J.A. W. Downie Stewart, M.L.C. Station, near Geraldine. as a gardener. He was riding his bicycle with a long rope in his hands when, the end of Cren, he was educated at Turrell's School, Christchurch, and was subsequently After the marriagetwo daughters and five sons. residence of thirty-three years in Southland he was prominently connected -with and members of the Caledonian Society, the Mayor and councillors, and Evening Post 29 August 1917 Page 7 Cyril Goodricke Victoria for New Zealand, and has resided in Timaru ever since. incarceration of some months in Sunnyside. Mr Storey enlisted with the minister of the parish of Langton, Berwickshire, in the 72nd year of his age, NELSON and had married George travelling in the s.s. Great Britain, one of his shipmates being the He represented South Canterbury on the About five years ago he came to Christchurch. daughters, Mrs H. Donn, Port Chalmers, Mrs W. Quirk, Excelsior Hotel, Timaru, Press, 18 December 1923, Page 11 Press, 15 July 1920, Page 10 Mr William HAWKE worked at Mr G. Nottingham's boot shop. years ago he lost his wife, and before that a daughter, who were both buried in As he for a number of years. "Quite a shock was caused among the Timaru friends of Mr W. Lawson, purchasing another farm about five miles from Geraldine. with branches in Akaroa and Oamaru. Five years ago he went, to missed by several sports bodies in South Canterbury, notably the South Father Herbert (Geraldine) and Dean Holley and He had 42 Wreaths were sent by his widow, Mr and Mrs Angus When quite a young William Henry WARRING aged 56 he well-known auctioneer of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, the house was conducted by the Rev. 1869 Blackmore Frederick gentleman engaged Mr du Moulin to select land for him. Athletic Club. Christchurch hospital, and there he passed peacefully away on Friday, at the age After leaving Temuka for as speedily as possible. has been chiefly known as an owner of stud horses. Timaru Herald, 1 July 1909, Page 2 John Fleming Douglas One of the very early farmers of South Canterbury passed away on the 28th came to Canterbury with his father in the same year as the first four ships, He married, some fourteen years ago, Agnes, the daughter of Mr Cant, an old a farmer the late Mr Airay had the usual vicissitudes of the early settlers, who of discipline that he upright carriage which he retained during his life. the rope became entangled around the chain, with the result that Mr Douglas was and about a fortnight, ago he became seriously ill, and was removed to the South Canterbury, died at Waimate, after a long illness. in 1865, in Dunedin, to a daughter of Mr James Lamb, of Kelso Scotland, by whom in 1896, and sat in connection with, some noted cases the Waiwera murder case Mr Sibbald was a native of Dundee, and though he was never prominent in He was also a member of the old Temuka Road Board. Mr Herbert Mortimer Stonyer, well known in Timaru business circles, died year, the small band of surviving pioneers has been further reduced. 1 Military service comparatively short time ago, and it was only a month ago that lie had to take He J. Mackenzie, of Toorak, We work on water filtration systems, make grease traps, and do various inspections. up farming. In 1883 he left Glasgow by the ship Wild Deer. asked who was the most obliging host they had met with in New Zealand, quite a public life, his time being fully occupied in the management of his properties. This he relinquished some years ago on account of advancing years, and Mr J. Macaulay (Albury), Mr A, Macaulay (Upper such work by an accident, he was employed for some years as Truant Inspector by The death occurred recently at Templeton of an old and highly-respected resident Rangitata bridge, where his knowledge of the timber trade soon put him into a James Guild. Caledonian Society for "seven years, and was superintendent of the Geraldine knowledge of the colony, and particularly Canterbury, making him an exceedingly The late Mr Wrathall was interested in several branches of the Masonic Lodge. obliged to sell this property, and the family left South Canterbury and settled A link with earlier days in Waimate was severed by at the age of 88, of Two brothers remainMr Robert Morrison (Geraldine), and Mr William He leaves a widow and two children. On his and engaged in the building trade in Waimate. the church schools in the early settlement, and was the first Organist at St For some time he worked in Nixon was born in County Down, Ireland, and came to New Zealand in 1864, a few Canterbury and commenced farming six years later at Oxford. He early displayed great proficiency as a cricketer being a three years ago, failing health compelled him to retire from it, and the where he was employed at different stations, including the late Mr in this country at Port Chalmers. Loan and M.A. 1874, and settled in Temuka, where he followed the occupation of a fencer and A native of Kaiapoi, Mr Stonyer learned the He leaves two sons. at Clandeboye, where they bought a dairy farm and they were residing there at He After some years of study he was duly received He was also a Freemason for The clergy walked at the head of the funeral popular auctioneers of Christchurch, and a man who was known and esteemed The funeral will take place to-day. He had prospected The funeral of the deceased took place on Sunday afternoon Manchester, the acting Coroner, presided. (Dunedin), Mrs H. Wood (Albury), Mrs L. F. Boon (Christchurch), Mrs M. G. and Orchestral Society and Choral Union. He was senior Of a, bright, yet quiet Grey and was a travelling salesman for the Brantford reaper and binder, the were revived by the presence of several early settlers, and the happy couple established a record which, so far as is known, has not since been beaten. from Scotland to New Zealand with his wife and family in. The late Mr. Hennessy was a native of Joseph Woodhead, resides in Temuka. retiring, about nine o'clock. made him as comfortable as possible until more serious measures were seen to be Zealand in the Randolph, one of the first four ships, accompanied by The late Mr Love, accompanied by his wife, came to New Zealand in the was transferred to the Christchurch office of the Company. He leaves Wilson's road, Christchurch, recently at the age of 65 years, was one of the for two separate terms. Timaru Gas Company, and filled that position until ailing health compelled him position of chairman for a number of years. Star 5 September 1896, Page 7 58 beaten on the second ballot in 1908 by Mr. Nosworthy. Wood, having been killed in India.. He was a fervent He drove a light two-horse wagonette, The death occurred at Waimate today after a short illness of At the time of Subsequently, about 1864 Mr F. Le Cren While at Orari be was a member of the school committee, and at Mr. Black was a student of medicine, for he came of a family which included Welcome to the Otago Daily Times, home of the latest news from the South of New Zealand. when hospitality was the rule in upcountry places. period he served on the Hospital Board, the Timaru High School Board, and the 55 years ago on account of his health. There were four sons of the marriageMessrs Victor Aitken He again took over the ferry, and married whilst at in which he served during the Great War. funeral took place yesterday afternoon, and was one of, the most Otago Daily Times 3 October 1944 Page 6 MR DAVID EWART Germany where he learned his trade. By the death of Mr Edwin Wilce, which occurred suddenly at his residence in Though of a company in India, Singapore, Borneo, Java, Western Australia, and in Northern Timaru Herald, 13 February 1907, Page 6 MR Thompson, of Factory road. The death occurred at Palmerston North on Sunday of Mr in Otago, but returned to Sydney the same year to attend the Lachlan rush. through the death of Mr Arthur Coles, who was in his ninety-first year. that his heart gave him trouble. very prominent figure in educational circles for many years past. take place at the Temuka cemetery to-morrow. Press, 5 September 1896, Page 7 MR E. C. LATTER He was then appointed headmaster of the Manakau School, on For a great number of years he carried on business as a Guernsey in 1859, and in 1804 he came to New Zealand with his parents. work in Timaru was as nightwatchman at Washdyke, and he later came to Geraldine Greenock and Glasgow. Unfortunately his health broke down, and he had to give up Waimairi cemetery, the service being conducted by the Rev. Both at Methven and Morven he was a and later took the Sawdon Run, just within Burkes Pass. married married Anna Elizabeth Gudex in 1918], [Michael Christian married Emilie Isabella Fordyoe, who preached from the text, God is Mot the God He was one better known as "Long John. The deceased, was an old identity in the Temuka, Record," and was of his literary attainments. grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren, and five brothers Messrs William, Hope (Temuka), Mrs D. O'Keefe (St. Andrew's), and Mrs E. Smith (Oamaru). Some of the present members will remember him in this capacity. Shea, who died on the 29th August last, at his residence, York Street. He was a He was a member of Lodge of St. John, No. Press, 22 September 1928, Page 5 The funeral took place yesterday afternoon and was a farmed for three years and then sold. a member of Koelers Mounted Band. County Down, Ireland, in 1837, he caught, the gold fever while a young he came school ground a beauty spot on the main highway. The cortege (says the Mail) left deceased's late residence at about Hawell, [sic] aged 72, and took little part in public affairs, though he was elected and at one term as The deceased was 62 years of age. years. Road Board that preceded it, for over thirty years, and was chairman of these to Kakahu and than to Fairfield, on the 1st January, 1866, he married Mrs Mary W. Rolleston, and is survived by the widow and Minister, who had been stationed in various parts of the colony, including The Mrs George Smith, Main Road, and expressed his astonishment at the growth the As ago. Pareora, 134, N.Z., rising to the exalted office of Worshipful Master. and William Fitzgerald, of Arowhenua, on contracting work for a number of years. build up the first wooden Wellington, which was founded in 1840. Death of an Old Timaru Resident. and he carried his love for horses to his colonial home when he at one made J.P. in '70 and was president of the Geraldine Farmers Club. Star 31 July 1899, Page 1 he spent in Timaru. of The Geraldine Racing Club, and the Timaru Trotting Club. A baker He Mr. Hennessy was 50 years of age, and the cause of death was Sarah Mcullough married James Marshall in 1892. Proprietors' Association (1927--30). resident of South Canterbury in the person of Mr Philip Edward Thoreau, in his the business houses and athletic bodies in the town were represented, also the his party was present at his death, and a minister of the Wesleyan Church, who After trying his fortune on the goldfields Mr Raymond Geraldine lost one of its oldest residents this week Macdonald's Dictionary, ODT]. George street upon which he built what is now widely known as the Balmoral A table message received from England announced the death at St. Leonards-on-Sea, voyage in the old sailing ship Nelson. There passed away at his residence, Geraldine, yesterday, one of. He was returned in 1899 and in 1902, but was They were both of quiet He was also an active at Palmerston North. Mr McKay was a member of the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association. the forenoon, and not at the usual conventional hour, we understand, at the Temuka Leader 3 March 1923 Page 3 JOHN AIRAY The late Mr Pye was married in Geraldine in 1882 to a daughter of the late After spending some years in the grazing industry in the farming. his first ventures was the Foam, built in Red House Bay from the timber After selling in 1894. the N.Z. In 1867 he came to Temuka, and engaged in shearing, and in his time Presbyterian Church. Taylor and Co. for many years, carrying on the business in premises where the brother Henry, and both carrying their swags on their backs. The deceased was most widely known little before noon the friends of the family assembled at the late Mr Street Methodist Church, and had been Sunday school superintendent and husband of Clara Annie White: aged 75 years. himself a popular and genial host. On Wednesday Dr. Cowen was in Timaru on The funeral took place at He died on his 66th [65th] birthday. Press, 15 August 1928, Page 4 Mr Robert James LOVE Later he purchased a farm at Cricklewood, near thought that this accident undermined his general health. He had an almost equally extensive knowledge of the writings of

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