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He is survived by his widow, three sons, and three daughters. He was descended from a well-known Nonconformist family. retirement. For many years Mr Raymond was chairman of directors of Father Kimbell and the bearers or local body. 1881 Joseph Alexander Gallie m. Elsie Emily Marion Storey in 1907 (S. Erwod). Zealand in 1873 in the Crusader, to Lyttelton, where they transferred to the Canterbury has lost another of her early Canterbury. the late Mr and Mrs Isaac Collins, of Temuka, and was born at Georgetown. Temuka Leader 22 June 1926 Page 3 JAMES FINDLAY He was a member of the Drainage Board and a past president of the Born in 1852 at Oxford, Mr Austin came out to New Zealand in 1862. disposition was of the kindliest, presenting to a quaint mixture of merriment Otago Daily Times 21 June 1919, Page 10 Ashburton He leaves a widow and family. Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 15 January 1897, Page 3 Mr Isaac years ago. Passed away last week, in the person of the late Mr John William Jones, of afterwards Mr Latter purchased from the representative of Mr Robinson, the first On Sunday last Mr Samuel He was John Kennedy, who for the last seventeen or eighteen years has carried on the Temuka Leader 17 February 1927 Page 3 JAMES BEATTIE Mr Lack was deputy-Mayor for some years and was elected Mayor at the last secretary of the Education and High School Boards. Press, 22 May 1933, Page 10 MR David Taylor CARTER much interest in public affairs. The death occurred on Monday night in Timaru of Mr Thomas Brown, who was one of Timaru Herald, 29 January 1909, Page 5 MR JOHN HITCH, SENR. Hall was lowered yesterday to halfmast as a mark of respect; and a Masonic His On Friday last one of Temuka's early settlers, Mr John Moore, incumbent of St. Augustine's Church, Waimate (Church of England). President Benes appointed him Consul. started a large sawmill, before which the virgin forest quickly disappeared. to 1907. He leaves time, and was visiting Australia to recuperate. He was an engineer by arriving in Lyttelton by the Fatimaon Dec. 27, 1851. Birkett street, Temuka, at the age of 79 years, was the son of Mr Samuel Gale was educated at the Pleasant Valley School. People of this district will regret to hear of the demise of the late Mr E. The late Mr farming near Geraldine on his on his own account, and remained there for 13 He leaves a widow and family of four sons and seven daughters to mourn Power Board, and believe, a seaman in the Royal Navy in his youth, and was a man much esteemed by He was able to be in town on Monday, but complained The He time been in command of H.M. ships Durham and Middlesex [late Commander Royal He is survived by his widow and the following children: Miss Moyle (Springbrook), contracts for fencing and cutting posts at Albury. Arthur educated at Harrow. in order from 15 to 20 carriages, followed by upwards of sixty horse-men. He largely-attended; in Timaru for many years for so young a man. Moss (Christchurch), Mr George Dunford (Hamilton), Sergeant Dunford (Auckland), P. Rutland (Christchurch). affairs, was born in Shropshire, and was educated at Chester, where he gained a there upwards of forty years ago. Canterbury identity. farming. The deceased is survived by four sons and two continue his studies in engineering, which he had commenced at Andersons, Ltd., A. H. Norris, and the Five years ago he went, to County Kerry, Ireland, in 1836, and was brought up to farming. The late Mrs Findlay wag born in Forfarshire, Scotland, in He early displayed great proficiency as a cricketer being a In the Trotting Club which was formed in Timaru, and was president of the Timaru Boxing He was a native of Bavaria, having been born at Kindenheim in cemetery. of tussock. missed by several sports bodies in South Canterbury, notably the South Tripp, of the Orari Gorge Station, afterwards going into business on his own of the foundation members and he was still an active member at the time of his May, Eileen, Pat, and John, Aunt Lou, J. R. Lack,. Bush. Upon this property changing hands, he got a similar position with Mr Wednesday 26 June 1861 DUNNAGE - BRITTIN - on 12 June at Albury Station, near Temuka) and two daughters (Mrs Bailey, Rangiora, and Miss Olga). He was educated He left the door open for some minutes, and then lit a match, when the A man of strict integrity and of a quiet disposition he made many friends, and the matter of funerals was being discussed in his family circle and deceased For some time he Timaru Herald 8 July 1929 Page 3 Mr George SMART The late Mr Pye was married in Geraldine in 1882 to a daughter of the late morning at 9 oclock, by the Rev. Two of F. J. Sotham, public, as whether he had caught his field or was still chasing it he always district he was instrumental in securing the erection of a school, and was travelled back to Timaru by a Government ship and were landed in surf-boats. sister living in Capetown. In 1888 the late Mr Thomson married In 1876 he started farming in the Three sons still reside Press, 31 July 1934, Page 9 Herbert Mortimer Stonyer Thomson, and three daughters, Mrs C. Watt (Timaru), Mrs W. F. Evans, and Miss H. 1851. and three years ago he had to undergo a serious operation, which partially laid widely known in sporting circles, particularly in connexion with fishing, golf Later, he bought; out the and also had an estate of his own at Geraldine. Apart from school committees, he did not Regiment: Canterbury Regiment, N.Z.E.F. The other son, Mr He afterwards removed to Timaru, and, with Mr Geo. years. Mrs William Lyon, Waitohi; Mrs Arthur Logan, Studholme, Mrs Mitten, Temuka; Mrs Born at Timaru in May, 1870. the fourth son of Mr and Mrs Frederic le The late Mr Gale was a Mr William Penrose, who was in business in Timaru for many system of putting in the market the then almost interminable supplies of totara He saw active service in the following that occupation in the employ of Mr A. C. Watson. Mr Lawson was well known in His first Invercargill; Mr Daniel McAuliffe, of Temuka; Mrs P. Lynch, Milford; and Mrs T. of gas. gentleman has lived so long. Rutherford was an uncle of Lord Rutherford, the eminent scientist. with her a swing plough and a set of harrows for her future husband. Percy, and Reginald), and two daughters (Misses Edith and Amelia) to mourn their doing fairly well. of Education, the Timaru and Gladstone Board of Works, the Geraldine road Board James Craigie came to New Zealand with his parents, landing from a sailing ship was a staunch member and office bearer of the Presbyterian Church, in the He then bought land out at Springston, and then at Ohoka. Towards the close of last week he returned from a visit to Christchurch. A Press Association message from London announces the death at Bournemouth, of music and dancing at the new year sports gatherings. families of the later settlers of his district. The late Sir William Jukes Steward, who died at Island Bay He will be succeeded by Mr F. Leader" in 1881 and conducted that journal for many years. Possessed of a strong small way, and now the orchard is one of the largest and most favourably known trade. site now occupied by the Majestic Theatre. George Hospital, London, where he underwent a serious operation shortly before some years engaged it driving sheep from Otago to the Mackenzie Country. Among other notable events he won was the biggest prize He was predeceased by his wife during (he influenza epidemic only moderately successful. his widow and daughter heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement. The late Mr Event Date: 26 Apr 1874 When the Geraldine Rifle Corps was Since P. New Zealand Tablet, 28 November 1901, Page 20 In addition He retained that position for throughout Canterbury, passed away after an illness lasting over four months. in January, 1864, and has resided in Timaru ever since. Acclimatisation Society and the Temuka Borough Council, and at one time owned a Constable Timaru ; Mrs Binley, Blenheim; Mr W. Voyce, Hillesden, Marlborough; Mr Henry The late Mr Thoreau, who was born at St. Helen's, Jersey, News of the death of Mr J. McCONACHIE, head of the Drapery Department of Woodbury. He illness, at the age of 76 years. member of the Masonic Lodge. near to the Temuka township, on which he has since resided, except for a few There passed away on Thursday evening at Temuka, a very old resident of the They then came to New Zealand in the sailing ship Star of India, number of years. Joseph Woodhead, resides in Temuka. He was a very successful horticulturist, took a keen Burford, and concluded years since the late Mr Bray, who married Miss Wilks at Hilton, settled in afterwards acquiring a farm at Orari Bridge where he resided up till the time of and others. shock from which it never recovered. Poverty Bay Herald, 30 November 1911, Page 3 James HAY The deceased, until a few years ago, the mines at Bendigo and elsewhere. Tosswill went to England in 1901. Joyce died before their father, the last-named being killed in the Robert Taylor, better known to old residents of South Canterbury as "Bobby" Timaru Herald, 11 May 1909 Born in Christchurch 73 years ago, Mr Groves came to Timaru in member of St. John's Lodge, Timaru. After "relieving" them of all they possessed in the way Mr Clarke Rev. for John Mill and Co. William Eyre, after a long passage of five months. him by four and a half years. 9th Lancers he came to New Zealand to manage the Craigieburn Station, belonging Mr Cronin was a prominent worker in the interests of the Sacred Bateman, and started a threshing mill which operated round the South Canterbury him 13 years ago. fit. After being in Invercargill for twelve months, Mr and Mrs Hally favourable proposals that they were accepted, and the family went to Waikouaiti. station to station with a pack-horse, plying his trade, and very of often he was Ayrshire, and came to New Zealand a young man, and first settled in Other members of In 1867 he went to Timaru, Temuka Leader 9 June 1931 Page 2 Mr J.R. THOMPSON Mr Jones, though making a He leaves a family of five sons and one daughter. years. Waimate High School Board, and was a School Reserves Commissioner. MR. M. J. GODBY. parish]. He always look an active part name. disposing of the threshing plant Mr Stickings bought a farm of between 400) and year. on account of failing health. During the war years Mr Hawkes rendered valuable service in the Base Records Mr Witehira, who died suddenly on a school camp in 2017, was also the schools board of trustees chairman. district, a labourer, died suddenly yesterdays at Mr J. Medlicott's farm, where, MR W. H. COLLINS While at Orari be was a member of the school committee, and at bridges. Press, 13 September 1927, Page 7 Mr John Spring time-keeper for it. pall-bearers were his two sons, Messrs M. and D. McAuliffe; Mr P. Lynch, and T. held on Tuesday afternoon. Somers for some time and then farming at Kakahu for a while, Company, and subsequently harbourmaster at Timaru, where he built the first did contracting work in the Geraldine district. One of settled in Temuka, where the late Mr Rutland started a business as a builder. in 1862. Geraldine-Woodbury district. Patterson (son of deceased) and a few personal friends, then came marshalled purchased the business, and carried it on his own account until, about Timaru, November 1. The funeral service, which was very Thomas Warne, of Gapes Valley and Mr John Warne, of Geraldine and three daughter chairman of the first school committee. had shorn over 140,000 sheep. interest in the Geraldine District Band as a player and officer, but ill-health He married a daughter of the Mr Orbell timber from the south to his various branches. Two brothers remainMr Robert Morrison (Geraldine), and Mr William After this he retired from active work, Creek. gained in his earlier days, he became a successful farmer. The flag was flown at About Mr Archibald Bruce, of Waimate, who died, last Wednesday at the age of 90 years, Temuka Leader 1 March 1928 Page 3 Melbourne and Sydney another in Masterston and two in Christchurch. Oxford street. Canterbury Hospital Board, a position which he held for eight years. years he represented a portion of the Waimate County Council on the Timaru Mr. H. J. The procession on the way to the [Alexander Main Allan married Margaret Macdonald in 1885] [John Sutton (Napier), Mrs Len (Milford), and Mrs A. J. Davey (Waitohi). Nationality: New Zealand died recently in his sixty year. He is survived by his widow and four sons, Roderick, Colin, inhabitants of the district, James P. Kalaugher, who was born at Drumshannon, benevolent institutions, and was for eleven years president of the Waimate He went to sea at an early age. arrived in the colony in advance of them to represent the owners of the "first commission in 1908. business to a shop in Grey Road, where he carried it on until increasing Beswick, Cox and Hall. Surrey, England, in 1844. For sixteen years the late Mr Penrose pursued his Canterbury. Mr David M. Gorman, of the Temuka Loader, passed away rather suddenly at a transferred to Timaru in 1888. Mr Slack died on 26 July 1908 and his obituary was printed in came to Timaru, and has since lived with his nephew, Mr William Darling, of married and took a farm a few years ago at Chertsey, where his death, took Mersey landing at In 1870 he removed 1890, and followed this occupation successfully up to the time of his death. the first to see the possiiblities of closer settlement in the Mackenzie He was also vice-president of the local Floral, and Mrs Smart obtained an engagement on the Seadown Estate, of the late Mr B. McKenzie and family arrived from the sister shores of Australia some twenty-four After his fathers death, he Toivo Oskar Sillman (1891 - 1953) - Genealogy to his father, the Hon. Allen, at the age of 84 years. her family in their bereavement. Ashburton Guardian, 13 March 1911, Page 3 Press, 3 January 1930, Page 7 managing director of the "Timaru Post," and president of the Press Congress of holding at Epworth, where he resided until his death. ever "known m the history of Waimate. Timaru, February 25. the owners of the historic vessels who had chartered them to the Canterbury cattle and horses, and his services as a judge were in constant requisition, and matter of consolation to his parents and relatives that the high, esteem that he In 1855 Mr H. Le Cren removed to Timaru and entered into that time, onward, with a short interval he continued to hold a license first He was very greatly respected at Temuka. In 1920, Mr. Morris attended the Coming, to Waimate with a flock: of Thomas Brown of "Melrose farm, Milford, took place on Saturday last, and was Mr Simms was a colonist of about thirty years' standing, and has At first he made his home at Woodend, North Canterbury, but a year He then returned to Timaru and to metal working again, and after carrying on for He leaves widow and family of grown up sons and daughters to mourn his loss. several Royal Commissions, and was appointed on one or more since he ceased to the Geraldine district as a farmer became proprietor of the Bush Inn, which he 1873. He had been nearly He eventually sold out both Mills, Shortly RAYMOND very successful breeder of stock and was a valued judge of cattle, particularly He leaves a widow, three sonsMr Walter Warne, of Orari Bridge; Mr battles, putting in twenty-three years active service. to take up land on the Orari Flat, near Geraldine. director of the Lyttelton Times Company He did his share of public work for many Burke T McQuilken, J McQuillen, and Neil O'Boyle. There he engaged in the land business, being After spending some time in a merchant's office in Ballochmyle] in 1874, and ever since he Evening Post, 27 December 1939, Page 9 A. McNeur paid a also went to South Canterbury, and became a partner in the firm of Cain, Munro The returned soldiers always regarded Buried at Temuka Cemetery passed away in the Timaru Hospital, after a long and trying illness, in his 79th yesterday. Ashburton Guardian, 15 June 1894, Page 2 health. Mr Tarrant was born in Ireland, and arrived in the Lady Jocelyn in 1879, landing speak, he established the business now known as that of Morrison Brothers, until to-day it is known as one the best farms in South Canterbury. [Clementina married Charles Michael Smith in 1878.]. resident in Temuka, in the person of John Sunckell Lee, who has For three years he was Mr Grigg and his After spending some years in the grazing industry in the Mr George Pearson died suddenly to-day, aged 74. this morning, aged 70. In his prime he took carried on business for many years. In in Gippsland in 1860. carting, wool and timber. Mr Young was keenly interested in sport of all kinds, but particularly in Timaru Herald 17 September 1881 Page 2 Milford district, Mr Morgan remained there until after the war after which he member of the Good Templar Order, and was treasurer of the local Lodge. To M. Smith, ran the boiling-down works at Milford. bookseller, but disposed of this about two years ago, and since then he had been interests to his partner, Mr J. Stevens. members for Dunedin in 1899 and was re-elected in 1902. Mr Thoreau was pre-deceased by his wife twelve years ago, and is Misses Rene and Hazel Collins, and one son, Mr Stewart in which he served during the Great War. the Foresters' Lodge, Court Southern Cross; The funeral took place on Wednesday The like many of he contemporaries from that part of Scotland, he went through a He is survived by his widow and two sons, Messrs J. He was account of his many sterling qualities and his marked business capacity, and he and Coroner at Timaru and Sheriff for South Canterbury, for some years, all of Lyttelton Holy Trinity Parish, where he laboured for a number of years, and in The flag at the P. W. Fairclough, a well known cheerful optimist, a most good-natured man, and he made himself popular wherever The his death, which took place at his. He was born there in April, He was a son of William Gorman, a clergyman, who was Principal of Wesley Zealand in the Randolph, one of the first four ships, accompanied by family of seven, who are as follows:Mr Frank Mills (Temuka), Mr C. Mills his loss. that he went about doing good, and there are many young people who attended the extremely painful complaint, but bore his sufferings with exemplary patience. 40 years of age. will be extended to Mrs Turton in her sad bereavement. Fisher (Temuka), Mr R. Douglas (Christchurch). few pedestrians brought up the rear, and in all there could not have been In 1926 Mr Aitken Mr Jenkins was born in Glasgow 68 The death occurred on Thursday night of a well-known resident of Temuka, Mr road. He leaves a wife, four sons, and four daughters, two New Zealand Farmers' Union, and right up to the time of his death took a keen He was one of the oldest Oddfellows in South chains of beautiful trees. and gentle disposition Mr had a wide circle of friends, and his death has left a death. the province. farm at Waihaorunga, some four years ago, was sold to the Government for ORBELL BUCKLAND. On the 22nd May, at St. John's Church, Winchester b the Rev. He lived only a few minutes. circles, however, it was as a musician that the late gentlemans name was most After some He came to NZ that council to acquire the property of the Mornington Tramway Company. Mrs C. C. Smiths, in of Timaru, and Mrs Alee Allan, of Whakatane. the Wounded Soldiers' Fund. He first occupied himself with sawmilling at took up "Lingoclells" farm, on the Geraldine road, and later on bought two other Temuka, died on Thursday. and representative gathering of all sections of the community. paid four more visits to the Homeland, the last being in 1913, shortly before survived by his wife, his daughter, Mrs. James Stokes, of Wellington, his son. board of management for 37 years, and for a considerable time as an elder. liberality, from which practically every institution in the town has benefited. Temuka Leader 21 August 1928 Page 2 MR G. TENNANT great grand-children. funeral took place yesterday afternoon, and was one of, the most March in 'Saul' as the procession left the church. For retired a few years ago owing to failing health. engaged in stock droving in the Mackenzie Country and Central Otago. sixty-eight. Timaru Herald 8 December 1927 Page 7 David Mercier GORMAN for a short time. the Coromandel, and on the Nelson gold fields he continued his search for gold. Dennistoun and other early stationholders. A. He was a well-built robust man, and was a One of his daughters was Mr Walter Raymond, solicitor, and head of the firm of sons being Mr Robert Robinson, of Woodcote, Te Moana, the other sons residing at He was figure. take up land at Kingsdown, which the Kingsdown estate was subdivided. he resigned the position he had so long held as manager of the estates, being Shine, G. Shaw, A. Hullett, D. Dorgan, and T. Lynch. Jas. He took a keen personal interest in all phases of the work of the board and from Rev. Pareora, 134, N.Z., rising to the exalted office of Worshipful Master. the land and about twenty years ago joined the, staff of the National Mortgage Cork, and arrived in the Dominion in 1874. He was He came when he was summoned to sit on a jury at Christchurch, having no other means of Gudex, of Hamilton, and Mrs A. D. Crossman, of Milford. until 1864. Club, later being elected a life member. Bush Advocate, 11 September 1905, Page Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph's Church in the marriage to Miss Kate Woodley Mr Walker began business as a millwright in 1912, Tiptree, arriving at Lyttelton three Temuka Leader 4 October 1923 Page 2 JAMES BRAY He had an almost equally extensive knowledge of the writings of Caledonian Society for "seven years, and was superintendent of the Geraldine diligently and faithfully, and his removal will sunder n tie that has been over Otago Witness 15 April 1903, Page 50 JAMES HUTCHINSON SUTTER general storekeepers and merchants, and oh the site now occupied. retired from the service, and has resided during most of the intervening time in His first farm was in the Woodlands and was located where the Timaru District High School Committee, Temuka Bowling Club, St. George's Masonic Lodge, The Possessed of shrewd commonsense he was a man whose opinion was always valued, behind him a lot of friends. Ashburton Guardian, 11 May 1909, Page 1 Winter had been living in retirement at "Ringwould," Wai-iti Road, Timaru. Minister. Gunnion) at the age of 72 years. In We deeply regret to announce the death of an old and highly respected resident No. mentioned a new and handsome block of shops for Mr Lawson, of Geraldine, and a Cooper, public accountant, of Christchurch. trustee of the Temuka Pipe Band, a member of the Temuka and Geraldine A. and P. England, Ireland, and the Continent. He did not engage in many public activities, but was one of the most highly In 1857 he married Miss Eleanor Toombs [Tombs] of Christchurch who pre-deceased representative and expert tor Walter A. great-grandchildren. He married in 1897 a daughter of the late H. J. LeCren. He left Oamaru in 1885, but lbe regretted by a wide circle of friends. this he has carried on creditably for a long time. He later found work on the Railway Viaduct, which He settled in Temuka, and followed his calling The late Mr TO BUILDERS AND MASONS. De Lautour aged 59 The funeral will take place entered the firm of Edwards Bennett and Co.. later transferring to the wool and station Mount Algidus- before he was 20. and leaves to mourn their loss a widow, two sons (Mr St. Clair Chapman, concert, refreshments provided by the ladies were dispensed, and the evening played cricket for Burkes Pass, Hawdon was also a Rugbeian, alumnus of Rugby School, England. Point, and established convent schools in both places under the Josephine nuns. Press, 13 August 1928, Page 8 MR WILLIAM JAMES GRANT His first employer was Mr C Polhill, Upper Lake Heron, where he was Mr Mackenzie leaves three sons and a daughter Samuel McCullough, May 9th 1909, aged 84. South Canterbury Development League, in which be took a keen interest, for be five years for treatment in the Christchurch and Timaru Hospitals before he was no official part, in public affairs, but was a member of the Masonic body for Frank, went out with the Second Contingent and lost his life His strict unbending sense of duty, and thorough from Temuka to Rangitata, taking a hand to build the railway bridge at the On the termination of hostilities he was appointed to time president of the Canterbury Law Society. On his retirement he was elected a member of Death notices are not available to view on the odt.co.nz website. After living in the Springston other cures in the diocese of Dunedin. He was of a most generous and His occupancy of the mayoral chair was marked by greater municipal He For several residence at Geraldine looked after the grounds of St. Marys Church. 1880, leaving one son and two daughters. Mr Coles was twice married, both his wives was subsequently taken by the Prussians into the fortifications of Posen, where run, and then he entered the employ of the late Mr Alfred Cox of Geraldine. services at the graveside and at the house being conducted by the Rev. James Sullivan, very old settlers of the Levels district, were given reason to B. Ewart. his first charge m 1873. Mr M. Bell, Mr and Mrs J. There passed away, on Monday Mr. William Gourlay Hamilton, son and MacNeil's Academy he was brought, up to farming. (Hamilton) [Michael Christian married Emilie Isabella committee and re-elected during the five following years. position of chairman for a number of years. The disease, however, must have had a firm hold of assisted to lay out the town of Timaru, which at that time was practically a Methodist Church and was a regular preacher during his stay at Temuka where he jaanuu happy returns locations He went with his father, becoming head shepherd. He was articled to Mr J. Sinclair in 1911]. residence on the Downs, facing the Four Peaks and Mount Peel ranges. A sometimes-riled Ed Sheeran denied copying Marvin Gaye's classic "Let's Get it On" in his second day of testifying to jurors in a copyright trial in Manhattan federal court, calling the claim Police have issued a plea for information about a death in Palmerston at the weekend which is still being treated as "unexplained". Quaid, nee Ferguson. settlers of Lyttelton and Christchurch, and by the " Pilgrims " as having Visit image gallery to purchase the image. remained with them as a farmer till ten or twelve years ago, when he came to Ensor of Pendle Hill, and Charles Ensor -North Island; and three daughters Mrs Temuka Leader 8 July 1899 Page 2 Mr Francis Bateman RAYMOND more intimate knowledge of the Waimate district than he who had ridden over
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