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Saturday
2 November 1907
Obituary - CUNNINGHAM
- 002
Mrs Mary Cunningham, widow of late Mr A.H.Cunningham, of
Rangiora, died this morning at the residence of her son Mr
C.A.Cunningham, of the Government Stock Department, at the
-- age of 94
years. The lady came to Canterbury with her husband in the early
1850's , residing first at Fernside, then Loburn and
Rangiora. --------
Woodville - Death - LANGFORD - 004
a coachbuilder named John Langford, dropped dead ----
about 8 o'clock. he was talking cheerfully up to the moment of
his death. age aboyt 60
and his family is grown up.
Monday 4
November 1907
Napier - COOPER
- 005
Another of Napier's old identities, Mr T.R.Cooper, well
known architect, passed away on Saturday evening.
---- age 82 came to the colony in very
early days ----
Wellington - 006
ISAAC - While rabbit shooting yesterday a
hairdresser named Thomas Isaac
------ was severely injured, ----
Dannevirke - 007
KING - A young man named George King was
killed near Ormondville while riding down a steep incline on a
bicycle. ----
Obituary - Ashburton - BROWN - 008
Mr Samuel Brown, well-known in racing circles --- died at
his res. Papakaio yesterday, after a long lingering
illness. he was a resident of Wakanui,
Ashburton, for 33 years ---- he was age 56 and
leaves a wife, and 3 of a family.
Wanganui - 009
DAVIDSON - A fatal accident
occurred----- a collegian
school boy named Hector Davidson, whose parents reside at
Pahiatua, was cycling -------
Tuesday 5
November 1907
Auckland - STEVENS
- 010
Sudden death on a steamer - Richard Stevens,
aged about 50, a steerage passenger by the Rarawa, which
arrived in Onehunga from Taranaki ----
While the steward was getting him a drink he collapsed and died before
the doctor arrived.------- more
Carterton - 012
UPRITCHARD - a man named Upritchard was
drowned while crossing the river Pirinoa in a boat. no details to
hand.
Wednesday
6 November 1907
Inquest - Invercargill - COLEBY - 013
At the inquest ---- death of Alice Coleby, who was killed
on the road, a short distance from Orepuki ----- young lady
was driving a milk cart with a woman
when the horse took fright at a traction engine ----- driven by
Alexander Ferrier ---- more ----
Wellington - UPRITCHARD
- 014
Mr J. Upritchard, contractor, of Greytown
North, was drowned in the Ruamahunga River at
Pirinaa. Messrs Upritchard and Myers were
crossing the river while a heavy wind was blowing. The boat
began to
fill, Mr Upritchard jumped out and commenced to swim
ashore. Mr Clarkson who is ill sent off another
boat but it could make no headway.
------- deceased------ leaves a widow and 4 children.
Thursday
7 November 1907
Arrivals from London - 015
DOUGLAS - Mr James
Douglas and Mr Bruce Douglas and Miss Agnes Humphreys of Waikari arrived
in Christchurch today from London.
Auckland - MOONEY
- 017
A young man named R. Mooney, a passenger from Napier by the
Talune, died just before the vessel's arrival at Auckland.
--------
Saturday 9 November
1907
Ashburton - LINDSAY
- 018
A young man named William Lindsay, who sustained severe
burns ----- trying to save jewellery at Sutherland's fire
in East st. 3 weeks ago succumbed to his injuries at 6 last
evening. ---- he was 23 years of age.
Wellington - BARRETT
- 019
Frederick Barrett, 47 years of age, who was injured by an
explosion --- at Levin about 4 mths ago, died in
Wellington Hosp. last night. He was a journalist
on the staff of the Levin "Farmer"
Monday 11
November 1907
Death - TAYLOR - 020
the jockey, Thomas Taylor, who was injured when
Pohutu fell in the Great Northern Guinesas, died in the
hospital on Sunday night. He was 41 years of age.
and leaves a widow and several children.
Presentation - BRASSEY
- 022
On Saturday afternoon a presentation was made at the Canterbury
Hotel, Lyttelton, to Mr John Brassey, -- who
is about to be married. ---a marble clock.
Wanganui - GLASGOW
- 023
A man named George Glasgow, cook at a flaxmill near
Waverley, was burned to death in a horsebox at the railway
station on Saturday night -----
Tuesday
12 November 1907
Auckland - JACKSON
- 024
The inquest on Frederick Jackson, found dead in a
fireplace at Raurimu, resulted in a verdict --------
Meeting of Creditors
- re LILL &
GIBSON - 027
F. Lill and W.W.Gibson, there were 9 creditors
------- lots more ------
Obituary - New Plymouth - RAWSON - 028
Mrs Rawson, aged 73, a daughter of Rev. John WHITELEY who was
massacred at White Cliffs and widow of Dr F.E.
Rawson, a leading medical
practioner of Taranaki, died --- one of her sons is Judge
Rawson of the Native Land Court.
Obituary - REDWOOD
- 029-1 & 029-2
The late Mr Henry Redwood, "the father of New Zealand turf"
was born at Trixall, Sir Clifford Constable's estate in
Staffordshire, England, in 1823.
------- he acquired a considerable knowledge of horses and their
ailments from his uncle, who was vetinary
surgeon with a very wide proctice, ----
coming to New Zealand with his parents in 1842 on the "George
Fife" he took up land near Nelson ---- a long column
-------
Obituary - Blenheim - REDWOOD - 030
Mr Henry Redwood died in Blenheim on Saturday at age
85 years -- living here with relatives for the past 3
years ------ love of Shakespeare --- he could
quote the great poet by the yard ---
Archbishop Redwood, a younger brother of Henry --- Mr
William Redwood and Mr Charles Redwood are his other
brothers -- his sons are Mr Joseph H.
Redwood, and Mr Fred Redwood, well known settlers and
flourmillers of Marlborough.
Obituary - SMITH
- 031
The death --- of Mr John Tippett Smith, at the age of
70 years. was for many years was a member of the Christchurch
City Council, was born at St. Just-in-Penruth,
Cornwall, ---- he arrived at Nelson in hte ship "Bard of
Avon" in 1863 -- became a schoolmaster ----- 9 years
headmaster of Stoke School, ----- entered business of
boookseller and stationer in Nelson and removed to
Christchurch in 1877 to assume management of the Weslyan
Methodist book depot, which he later purchased ------
over 40 years a local preacher ----- Mr Smith married in
1861 and had 1 son and 1 daughter.
Obituary - NIXON
- 032 -1 & 032 -2
---- Mrs Mary Ann Nixon, wife of Rev john Nixon,
Primitive Methodist minister. --- was the eldest daughter
of Mr Henry HURST of
Auckland was born at Burnley Lancashire, in
1853.
2 years later taken to Auckland by her parents
------ gifted with a beautiful voice -- in 1881
she married Rev John Nixon
--- 1st station at Ashburton for 4 years
--- last 2 years an invalid ---- home was transferred
to Christchurch --- left a family of 4 daughters and 1 son.
-----
funeral at New Plymouth --------
Death - RUDDENKLAU
- 033
Mrs Agnes Ruddenklau, --- death occurred at Cust on
Saturday evening, was a native of Alloa, County
Clackmannan, Scotland, was the eldest dau of late
Mr Alexander Watt ---
landed in Lyttelton in January 1858 from the ship
"Clontarf" with her parents who took up land in the
Fernside district. In 1861
she married Mr John
Ruddenklau ------- in 1864 moved to Moeraki
Downs, Cust, until her death. died in her 71st
year leaving 4 sons and 2 daughters.
Wednesday
13 November 1907
Auckland - STERLING
- 034
at a meeting of creditors of John sterling, storekeeper, of
Raurimu, ------ debtor disappeared in October last
with his wife and belongings, leaving liabilities
----
Inquest - WILSON - 036-1
& 036-2 & 036-3
inquest will be held today or tomorrow ------- Wilson
first figured in the public eye 6mths ago ---------attempted
murder and suicide ------ been together on
the closing night of the exhibition on 15 April
--------- lots more ------
Inquest - FITTS -
037
--- Anna Fitts, a widow, died suddenly -------
Obituary - McLEAN
- 038
death of Mr Allan McLean, late of
Waikakahi, took place yesterday at his res.
Manchester street ------born in the island og Coll in the Western
Highlands,
84 years ago. at an early age came to Australia,
then to New Zealand, was the 1st of the family to take up land in
the colony ----- purchased Ashfield station
on the Waimakariri stocking it with 500
merino sheep which he bought from Australia. In 1854 or
1855 he took up, with his brothers Messrs John
& Robertson Mclean 50,000 acres
known as Laghmor station in the Ashburton County. In 1858
the brothers took up 430,000 acres known as Morven
Hills station in North Otago
until 1880, when surviving brothers dissolved
partnership. Mr McLean then took up Waikakahi where
he remained until 1898 when he sold the estate to the
government. ----- 9 years ago he took up residence in
Christchurch ----- he was of a very retiring
disposition he was unmarried.
Death - Gisborne - PRITCHARD - 039
William Pritchard, aged 10 was killed at Waerengaahika --
thrown from a horse -----
Murder at Addington -
WILSON - 040
------ shot his wife dead and attempted to commit suicide,
--- 3 children --- Hans Wilson aged about 50
---- family of 5 children, eldest boy John, aged
17, 2nd boy William Ernest, aged 15,
youngest aged 7. ---- Arthur aged 13
------- a very long column -------
Thursday
14 November 1907
Inquest - WILSON
- 041-1, 041-2
--- Arabella Wilson ------ Arthur Wilson, aged
13, son of deceased, said he was awakened by his mother
shouting, Arthur, Arthur ----- a very long
column
Dunedin -
Death - PENNYCOOK
- 042
Pennycook's 10 roomed house at Balclutha was burned down
------ rescued his children and thought his
wife was following ----- Pennycook, proprietor
of the "Clutha Leader" lost his wife in the fire.
---- had difficulty in restraining him from re-entering.
Friday 15
November 1907
Obituary - CALCUTT
- 045
---- death of Mr Charles Edward Calcutt, of
Christchurch, chief salesman and practically assistant manager of
the NZ Loan and Mercantile Agency Company
Ltd. joined the company about 23 or 24 years ago.
------- was son of Mr Thomas Calcutt, at one time
owner of the station "Goodward" in Otago, and later
Government valuer. he leaves a widow and 2 daughters.
Death - FRASER
- 044
The death of Mr "Jock" Fraser, a purser in the Union Compadonald
joined the Rosamond as 2nd officer on Wednesday in place of Mr H.F.Wolff, ashore.
---- deceased was son of Mr Murdoch
Fraser, of New Plymouth ---- just received a transfer from
his last vessel (the Wanaka) ---- Mr
E.A.MacDonald joined the Rosamond as 2nd officer on
wednesday in place of Mr H.F.Wolff,
ashore.
Saturday
16 November 1907
Accidents - MATHEWSON
- 047
Mr Thomas Mathewson, a well-known farmer in the Methven
district, fell ----- set the fracture.
The Addington muderer - 046
the condition of Wilson is practically unchanged -- still in a
precarious condition.
Monday 18
November 1907
Hawera - Obituary - Te WHITI - 047-1
Te Whiti, the celebrated Maori chief, died at Parihaka
----- aged 78. He had been ailing for some time.
Death - Hawera -
KENEALLY - 048
Thomas John Keneally, 40 years of age, a farmer at
Otakeho, whilst milking was killed by a kick on
the head by a cow.
Tuesday
19 November 1907
Auckland - WISE
- 049
Charles Wise, a son of F.W.Wise, of Auckland, while
cleaning a chimney at Waimehia, fell to the ground and broke his
neck. ---- was 31 years of age,
He had been in the railway service 6mths.
Gisborne - CANNON
- 050
John Cannon, a shepherd, was mustering sheep at
Mangatokerau station, Tologa Bay ---- his horse fell
on a steep face ---- the horse was killed, but the
rider was thrown clear ---- spine was severely injured
---- his recovery is doubtful.
Dunedin - DAVIDSON
- 051
Mrs W.Davidson was killed yesterday while driving in a single
buggy from Glenorchy to Arrowtown, owing to the horse
bolting and throwing her out. A child
who was also in the trap escaped unhurt.
Maintenance - CURTIS
- 052
Frank Curtis, otherwise known as Webb
--- his
wife May Curtis ---- failing to make adequate provision for
herself and 3 children -------
Wednesday
20 November 1907
Dunedin - HANSFORD -
053
at the Supreme court Florence Helena Hansford applied for a
divorce from George Duke Hansford --- married the respondent in
1892, 4 days after the marriage the respondent left her and went
to England
------ when he returned they lived together for 7 years and
3mths. 1 child born in 1897 --- in 1900 respondent went to
live in Queensland. At Toowoomba
on 25 December 1906 respondent went through a form of
marriage with one Flora Robertson
------- decree nisi was granted
Monday 25
November 1907
Whangarei - PULLMAN
- CLEMENTS - 059
2 young ladies while bathing at the mouth of the Matapouri
river were carried off their feet -----
MrsPullman, who was bathing with them went to
their rescue, and caught hold of the, but could not regain the
shore. Mrs CLements was riding past
------ cries for help bought Mr Clements who
was rafting further up the river and the party were rescued from
their perilous position.
Woodville -
BELL - 060
A man named Herbert Bell, employed by Messrs Kirkcaldie and
Stains, Napier, while riding a motor-bicycle, ran
into a fence at the curve near the railway
station and received a deep cut ----- he was
insensible when picked up and will take him some weeks to recover.
Tuesday
26 November 1907
Meeting of creditors -
BLAZEY - 063
A meeting of creditors ---- George Edward Blazey,
carrier of Sumner ---- in
partnership with Mr H. Glenie
----
recommended for imediate discharge
-- lots more ------
Wellington - EGAN -
064
A single man named Nicholas Egan, 28 years of age, was
accidentally killed at levin whilst working in a railway ballast
pit.
Maintenance cases - 065
RICHARDSON -
Mary Ann --- 3 of her children are in a receiving home. ---
BETHKA - John
jnr. and R.H.W. ---- 3 children in the Christchurch
receiving home.------
GUY - Richard John
Guy --- maintenance for wife -----
MAINE - James
Thomas --- contribute to his father William
Maine ------ case dismissed ------
Morrinsville -
ORMESBY - 062
Edward Ormesby, 2 years of age, ---- fell into a
water trough ---- died ----
Obituary - WHISKER
- 066
Mr Alexander Whisker, one of the few surviving soldiers who
were present at the Coronation of Queen Victoria, died
yesterday aged 89. He was a member
of the 58th regiment and took part in the Maori wars.
Wednesday
27 November 1907
Masterton -
JACKSON - 067
Peter Jackson, while chloroform was being
administered prior to an operation ---- suddenly collapsed
and died -----
Thursday
28 November 1907
Dunedin - SNEDDON
- 068
Mr Thomas Sneddon, a well-known bowler, who visited
Australia with the "All Whites" died suddenly at
Dunedin. --------
Waipawa - STEVEN
- 069
Denis Steven, aged 17 was found shot in a paddock at
Kaikora, there are no details as to how the accident occurred.
Maintenance - GREGORY
- 071
John A. Gregory --- failing to provide maintenance for his
illegitimate child. -------
Friday 29
November 1907
Auckland - ELLIS
- 073
a single man named George P. Ellis aged about 45, a
gardener employed by Mr T.
Cotter, solicitor
------
Saturday
30 November 1907
Obituary - HAYES
- 075
Mr John Hayes, who was a solier in the Crimean war, died
yesterday at age 75 ------- he was first in the
55th regiment from 20 May 1854 to 30 November
1856 and he joined the 39th Foot on 15
January 1858 getting his discharge nearly 6
years later ------ more -----
Beverley Evans
Christchurch NZ
12 December 2008
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