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Friday 1 February 1918
Christchurch - Death - BURRIDGE - 044
Mrs Hubert Burridge, who died-- on Monday was the eldest daughter of   Mr and Mrs A.G. Wood ------- racing circles --- was 26 years of age born in
Napier ---- she leaves a widower and a little son.

Wellington - Death - WARD - 045
--- Mrs C. K. Ward over the sad death about her husband Captain Ward. ---- patient in Walton Hospital during October and November ----- Mrs Ward
lost her mother (Mrs Jacobsen of Newtown) not long ago. ----- Captain Ward was a member of the Samoan Force -----

Palmeston North - Wedding - SMYTHE - PIZZEY -   046
--- on Monday   when miss Gladys Muriel Smythe ------   to Mr Albert Vivian Pizzey of London. ------    Miss Wavenay Smythe --- as bridesmaid

Invercargill   - Missing - 047
CASEY - Annie Casey, who mysteriously disappeared on Sunday evening returned home last night. She gave no explanation for her conduct.

Saturday 2 February 1918
Christchurch - Presentation - NELSON - 053
Miss C. Nelson ---   employed by Christchurch Press Company Limited for the past 2 years ----- approaching marriage ---- a handsome wedding gift ---
Mr A.J.   Benzie -- making the presentation.

Wellington - Death - PORTER - 054
---- of Wellington --- Mrs Mary Ellen Porter --- arrived in NZ 59 years ago -----    leaves 1 son, Mr Jay Porter, of His Majesty's Theatre ----- and a
daughter, another son predeceased her. Mr T. Porter --- manager of the Royal Oak Hotel --

Christchurch - Wedding - 055, 056
PHILLIPS - QUEREE ----   Mr H. Phillips, son of Mr J.H.Phillips of Westport to Miss O.K. Queree, dau. of Mr J.P. Queree of Christchurch ---                                         bridesmaid Miss D. Kerr----- Mr W. H. Queree best man ----    more

Wellington - Wedding - 057
HOLMES - KNECHT - Mr Harry M.Holmes --------   to Miss Knecht of Dayton, USA. wedding took place --- Dayton on December 18th -------

Whangarei - Obituary - ARMITAGE - 058
Mr Louis Philip Armitage --- died at Whangarei Hospital ---age 72 pioneer discoverer of the Kiripaka coal ---- Yorkshireman by birth arrived with his
family in sailing ship "Wellington"    landing in Auckland 1 January 1882 his wife late Annie dying 3mths after their arrival ---survived by 2 sons, 2 daughters,
14 grandchildren ----

Christchurch - Fatal accident - 059
HARRIS - ------ not been identified --- knocked down by a tram ---   proved to be Samuel Harris ----   wife is 66 years of age   -----------

Wellington - Death - 060
HASELDON - Dorothy Haseldon, age 9 ------    more

Monday 4 February 1918
Nelson -    Death -     Mother Mary SEBASTIAN -   063
------ Mother Mary Sebastian ----   at Nelson Convent ----   born in Canterbury,   ---------

Christchurch - Wedding - 064
CHAPMAN - NEWNHAM -   Mr Herbert John Lancelot Chapman ---   son of Captain Chapman, of Temuka to Miss Mary Newnham --- daughter
                                of Mr T. Newnham ------ bridesmaid Miss Rita Birch, Mr Jank Newnham best man,   ----------more

Greytown - Wedding - 065
BOUZARD - HOMSEY -   Mr Michael Bouzard ---    to Miss Julia Homsey --- only daughter of Mrs Homsey of Epsom, Auckland

Christchurch - Inquest - 066
HARRIS - Samuel Harris aged 66 ----- Annie Harris wife ---------lots more

Christchurch - Accidents -    067
WALKER -    Charles Walker, of Spreydon, -----
HAWKINS - Moses Hawkins of Spreydon ------
McGREGOR - of Kaiakoura widow of Rev W. McGregor --- in hospital in a precarious condition
HARTLEY - of Belfast ---- received medical attention
TURNER - of Rangiora -----

Wellington - Drowned - 068
BARBER William Barber, a railway clerk was drowned while surfing at Lyall Bay yesterday.

Dunedin - Death -   068
the body of a well developed child was found   --- at Waiwera South ------    an inquest will be held ----

Wellington - Death - HUME - 069
Colonel Arthur Hume -- on Saturday --- age 77 ------- appointed Inspector of Prisons 7 July 1880   ----- arrived in NZ October 1880
-----   Left a widow, 5 sons,   Colonel J.E. Hume, -------      Mr Kenneth Hume of Sydney,     Mr Phil Hume, Christchurch,     Major Frank Hume ---
Mr Herbert Hume of Sydney, 2 sons died, Major Arthur Hume killed at Gallipoli,     Mr Stanley Hume died in Palmeston North 10 years ago.

Lincoln - Death - COOKE -   070
---   Saturday of Dr James Cooke in his -- 6th year    ----- degree at the University of Ireland in 1882 ---- Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh 1884
----- he leaves a widow, 2 sons, 2 daughters ----

North Canterbury - Death - McKAY    071
----   at Doriston, Hurunui of Mr Murdoch McKay.   --- born in Black Isle near Inverness, came to Lyttelton in ship "Blue Jacket" in 1868 9 years acted as shepherd at St Leonard's station. ---- leased Pahu reserve ------

Gisborne - Death - 072
HOLMES    -- Mr John Holmes --- at one time manager of Kiore Station ---    went back to England ---- returned to Gisborne -------

Auckland -   Death - GILLETT     073
-- announcing the death of Mr Richard Gillett, who was drowned December last while crossing the Mediterranean Sea in a vessel which was torpedoed. He
was 2nd son of Mr R. Gillett, Epsom, Auckland. ---- born Canterbury 1875 -------   Mr Gillett with Mrs Gillett (Miss E. Bolton) -------

Thames - Old identity - ASHBY - 074
--- Mr William Ashby, died   ----- in his 82nd years. Mr Ashby was born at Maitland, Huntingdon, North Wales and came to Auckland with his parents when 14 years old. ------- 1st miners rights dated October 17th 1867 ----   went to Reefton -------    leaves a grown-up family of 2 sons and 2 daughters. Mr W.W. Ashby of Dunedin,   Mr H.J.Ashby of Hamilton,     Mrs S. McMiken of Epsom,       Mrs A. Sherlock of Reefton.

Tuesday 5 February 1918
Kaiakoura - Death - TAYLOR   077
----- Mrs Douglas Taylor aged 52. resident of district for 25 years, she leaves a widower and 5 daughters.
Mrs W. Poulter,     Mrs Ritchie,      Mrs R.Boyd,   and 2 unmarried and 1 son who is in France.

Death - HOBEN     079 and 080
Mr Sydney Hoben published a number of successful songs -----   wrote a pamphlet on the life of John Ballance --- in 1896 joined Sydney Morning Herald returning to NZ was general manager of NZ Times ---- Manuatu Daily Times   --- 1912 came to Christchurch on editorial of Evening News ---    leaves
5 children in Christchurch   the oldest being Mr Sydney Hoben of The Press.

Canterbury, Lincoln - Death - COOKE   081
--- Dr James Cooke --- born in Belfast,-----   Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, in 1884 --- emmigrated to NZ -- took up practice at Lincoln --- brother of Late Mr John Cooke   ---- deceased leaves a widow, 2 daughters and 2 sons    -------- a long column ---

Death -    082
LAMB Mr Thompson Lamb ----- Dunedin - age 82 he was well known accountant and sharebroker
BARBER - Mr William Barber ----     at Lyall Bay, Wellington, on Saturday --- son of Mr Thomas Barber of Ashburton. ----

Death - MATUSCHKA    083
Private Horace Matuschka ----   resided for 7 years with uncle Mr Thomas Baxter of Seafield, now Mangapiko, Waikato ---- died January 25th

Canterbury - Casualty - 083
BRAY Mr John Bray of Springston South, -- eldest son Rifleman R.J.(Jack) Bray has been admitted to London General Hospital ------

Canterbury, Chertsey -   Death - 084
GILL ------- on January 28th Margery Ethel Gill, aged 6 years ----   Mr Robert Gill, father ------ lots more

Methven - Inquest - 085
HORNE - an inquest --- David Henry Horne   was found drowned -----   married man -----

Dunedin - Death - 086
McLEAN - Lavinia Jessie McLean, aged 6 weeks, daughter of John McLean    ---------

Wednesday 6 February 1918
Otorohanga - Obituary - CRUICKSHANK    002
Mr Alex Cruickshank, eldest son of late Mr J.   and brother of Mr J.D. of Wellington ---- 66 years of age,   born in Wellington, in 1851 leaves a widow,
1 daughter, Mrs Aldworth (Rangitikei)   and Lieut. Ian Cruickshank --------   now in Palestine

Dunedin - Death - BRODIE   003
Mr David Alexander Brodie, aged 38 years ----    native of Dunedin --- -------- was a popular figure in all draughts gatherings in Dunedin and generally
figured in the Town v Country matches.

Kaiapoi - Death - 004
WRIGHT - Much sympathy -----   Mr C.H.Wright, Town Clerk Kaiapoi ----

Wellington - Death - 005
HUME ---Colonel Arthur Hume formerly Inspector of Prisons ----   lots more

Thursday 7 February 1918
Sydney - Wedding    -    008
JOHNSTON - NEALE -    January 15th Miss Leila Johnston, dau. of Richard Johnston of Bungendore, NSW, to   Mr Herbert Neale, of Geraldine Station,                       Wellington, NZ   ---- lots more

Sydney - Wedding -   009
HERBERT - LIPSCOMB - Mr Horace W. Herbert B.Ec. eldest son of late Edwin Herbert, of New Zealand, to Miss Winifred Houghton Lipscomb, B.A.                     B.Ec. eldest daughter of late Mr Benjamin Lipscomb of Mossman. -------

Kaikoura - YEABSLEY    010
------- claim by widow of late Samuel Herbert Yeabsley,    formerly employee of County Council ---- May 3rd ------- died in Kaikoura Hospital same day

Oamaru - Obituary -     Sir John MILLER   011
Sir Henry John Miller ------ member of the Legislative Council -----   in his 88th year. was 2nd son of late Rev. Sir Thomas Miller Bt. of Hampshire, England. Born at Froyle, Alton, Hants, in 1830, ------ came to Otago in 1860 by ship "City of Sydney"    ----- -------   In 1901 he was knighted, --- was married December 15th 1864 to daughter of late Mr John Orbell, Hawkesbury,   Waikouaiti,    leaves a grown-up family.

Greymouth - Death - CARSON    013
Mr Carson, arrived January 31st ------- came from Hillside Workshops Dunedin, about 50 years of age, --- taken to Dunedin for burial.

Te Awamutu - Death - 014
BRAY    Arthur J. Bray ---- aged 40 -----

Palmeston North - LOVELOCK -    015
-- a pioneer settlerMr Levi Stephen Lovelock in his 78th year --- born in Wellington,   June 1840    arrived in ship "Bolton " in April or May 1840, ----- first white boy to be born in Wellington --- father late Mr Isaac Lovelock     -------    Mr I.W. Lovelock of Newbury deceased's only brother,   lots of nieces and nephews, one of whom is Mr W.I. Lovelock,   friesian breeder of Palmeston North.

Carterton - Death - MANNING   016
Mr J.T.Manning ----- director of the Taratahi and Belvedore dairy Companies -------   leaves a widow and 7 children

Upper Hutt - Death - BROWN   016
Mr E. Balcombe Brown, member of legal firm of Messrs Brown and Dean, was son of late Mr W.R. E. Brown, Registrar-general born at Johnsonville ---- ----- was in his 61st year leaves a widow (daughter of Hon. Captain W.D.H.Baillie)   2 sons, 2 daughters, -------- another son was killed in action.

Australia - Death - RENDELL   017
Sir Alexander Meadows Rendell -----    was in his 89th year   born 1829. his wife who died 1916   was a daughter of Captain Hobson, who hoisted the British flag --- in 1840 -------      consulting engineer to the India office since 1874

Waihi - Casualty - 019
ARMSTRONG   - Albert Ernest Armstrong aged 47 ---------

Friday 8 February 1918
Suva - Death - PRICE   020
--- January 24th of Mrs Ruby Price, wife of DrM.D.Price, Health officer, Suva and   formerly New Zealand --- leaves 2 children by a previous marriage,
Dr and Mrs Price originally came from Basra on the Persian Gulf.

Ashburton - Casualty - DUNBAR    021
--- William Dunbar died suddenly on Messrs Hillier Bros farm at Longbeach. ----- was a resident of Hampstead, Ashburton he was married his wife and
family reside in Napier.

North Otago -   MILLER 022
Sir Henry Miller, of North Otago ----- is survived by Lady Miller, 1 daughter Mrs St. John Buckley, and 5 sons.   Messrs Henry & William Miller
of Dannevirke,   Lieut.Colonel George Miller,    Mr Charles Miller, farming on West Coast,    Mr Arthur Miller farming the family home Fernbrook.

Saturday 9 February 1918
Christchurch - Missing man -   025
BLAKE -   ----   Edward Blake - missing from Taylor's Mistake since the beginning of the week. ------

Fatalities    - 026
HARTLAND - Mr J.F.Hartland, secretary of Auckland Racing Club, many years resident of Christchurch,    born Lyttelton, in 1862 -----------
BECK --- Mr William Beck ---   went to Palmeston North in 1883 ---   cordial manufacturer in 1885   -------------

Monday 11 February 1918
Wimbledon -   Death - PRESTON 030
-----    at Sumner, cable advice received that Mrs H. Preston at the residence of her daughter Mrs Baynhan at Wimbledon, England. --- widow of the late
Dr Preston, who practiced at Lincoln (NZ) 30 years ago. Coming to Sumner with a young family in 1891 ------- worked hard to get the Sumner Public Library -----     ----   she leaves 1 son Mr C.A.Preston (Foxton) 4 daughters Mrs Todhunter (Clarence River)   Mrs Sharpe (North Canterbury) Mrs N. Symes (Christchurch)   ---- younger son Sergeant F.C.H. Preston   went to the front --- killed in action in France. last August ----------long column

Wellington - Death - SAMPLE -    031
Mrs Elizabeth Sample, widow of late George Sample --------- deceased was last surviving daughter of late Mr .W.H.FLYGER and was a sister to Mr J.J Flyger of Wellington and Messrs H.T. and S. L. Flyger of Palmeston North --- leaves 2 children Mr G.H.Sample of Melbourne,   and Mrs J.A. Hunt of Wellington.

Engagement -   032
STOUT - HOLMDEM --- Miss Janet Osla Stout dau. of Sir Robert & Lady Stout   to Captain Trevor N. Holmden M.C.   son of MrH.H.Holmden,
                        Wellington. ------ lots more

Wellington - Wedding - 033
PERRIN - BLEWMAN - Mr Alfred C. Perrin---formerly sub editorial staff of the Christchurch Evening News    to Miss Marcia Blewman of Wellington

New Brighton - Death - CRAWFORD     -    035
----    Crawford and Swanston, went for a bathe ------ on call of help Mr J.F.COX ----------    succeeded in bringing Crawford ashore and brought the man round. ----- found Swanston ----- with assistance of Miss Gwen OWEN   ---------   deceased Frederick James Swanston was a married man with
5 children, --- was 44 years of age,   inquest held later in day -------

Christchurch - Drowned - DEMPSEY   036
Thomas Dempsey a 14 year old boy who was an inmate of the Presbyterian Boys' Home, Merivale was drowned in the Municipal tepid baths.
-----------      a long column ------

Napier - Remittance man -   037
DEVLIN   --- named W.T.Devlin was drowned on the beach ----    more   ---------

Auckalnd - HARTLAND - 038
Mr J.F. Hartland,    --- leaves a widow, a single dau, a married dau and single son.   Mr J.L.Hartland --- at Tauranga --- the married son Mr C.F. Hartland

Tuesday 12 February 1918
Mount Somers - Fatal accident - TODD -   041
Robert Todd, ------ aged 67 ------- working for Mr King at Alford Forest   ---------   an inquest was held and a verdict of accidental death was returned.

Christchurch - Obituary - KIRK - 042
--- Mr Andrew Ross Kirk, -------   in his 80th year --- born in Scotland, ------- leaves several daughters and 1 son Mr A.R. Kirk, a well known solicitor.

Greymouth     - Death - 043
CAREW --- of Dean Carew after a short illness

West Coast - Death - BOURKE - 044
--- Mr James Bourke senr died -----   he arrived at Dunedin by the ship "Ahavida" via China in 1862   coming to Hokitika 4 years later. ------   visited his native country County Donegal born in 1837.   He married in London, then went to America to visit relatives. returning to Greymouth   --- resided for the last 46 years. he was twice married, leaves 3 sons and 4 daughters. -------

Wednesday 13 February 1918
Wellington - DUNCAN   - 047
The death occurred at Wellington this week -----Mrs Duncan, wife of Mr John Duncan, ex MP for Wairau. ---- deceased was a daughter of late Mr James Speed ---- born at Wanganui, spent most of her life in Picton and the Grove.    ---- she had no children --- Messrs J.M.Speed (Blenheim) and Hugh Speed --- are brothers and her surviving sisters are Mesdames H. Howard (Blenheim) E.S.Rutherford (Kekerangu) Gillies (Auckland) and Miss Speed.

Westport - Death - SONTGEN -   048
Mrs Frank Sontgen ----    native of Musselburgh, age 63 -----well known and popular in music circles, her only son is Mr Joseph Sontgen, Christchurch.

Melbourne - Death - 048
GLEESON - ---- of Miss Florence Gleeson ----   an actress well known in both Australia and New Zealand.   -------------

Greymouth - Death - CHATTOCK -   049
---   Mrs Chattock, relict of the alte Richard Chattock for many years headmaster of Reefton District High School. ----   was in her 88th year --- leaves
1 daughter Mrs T. Phillips of Reefton, a step daughter Mrs G.W.Sampson of Wanganui and several grandchildren.

Greymouth - Wedding    - PHILLIPS - WHITE -    050
---on Saturday   Mr Howard Phillips (returned soldier)    to Miss Gertrude White, 2nd daughter of Mr and Mrs J.F.White--------

Gladstone -   100 years old - ROWE -   051
Mr Robert Rowe, of Gladstone, will celebrate his 100th birthday on the 19th inst. says the Wairarapa Daily Times He has lost Mrs Rowe, but left him a large number of children and grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs Rodger Renall of Kakotan is one daughter, ------

Christchurch - Death - KNIGHT -   052
--- Mr James Knight, well known butcher and stock dealer, died at his residence ----      he was born in England in 1855 came to NZ in 1879 having married Miss Charlotte Graham in London. ------ first settled in Auckland for 11 years --- In 1890 he sold out and went to England but 7 years later he returned to NZ in Christchurch.   -------   he is survived by a widow, 1 son, Mr Charles Knight and 2 daughters, Miss Florrie Knight, and Mrs F.R. Jones of Christchurch.

Melbourne - Death - WEBSTER -   053
---- at Melbourne on Saturday of Mr A.P.Webster chief inspector of the Bank of Australasia. was 58 years of age, was the son of a North Canterbury farmer.    ------- survived by a widow and 2 of his 3 sons are now serving at the front. ---------- longish column

Collingwood - Death - KENNY - 055
Mr Edward G.M.C. Kenny, Government Land Valuer was thrown from his horse ---- died on Friday. Born at Hutt in May 1860 eldest son of Hon C.A.W.T.Kenny M.L.C. ----------- he was twice married ------

Wellington - Death - COTTLE -   056
--- Mr Charles Joseph Cottle, of Cottleville tce, Wellington, died on Sunday aged nearly 80. -- was born at Swainswick, near Bath, Somerset. in 1838
arrived with his parents in the ship " Kathleen Stuart Forbes" on 12 June 1841 --- had a family of 9 sons and 6 daughters. His wife and 2 sons
predeceased him. The surviving sons are -
Messrs J.J.Cottle (Kopuaranga)           E.W. Cottle (Trentham)        J.R.Cottle (Te Horo)     C.H.Cottle (Levin) A.B.Cottle (Mount Bruce0
W.A. Cottle (Taita)     A.E.Cottle (Hopelands)
The daughters are - Mesdames J.W. Fox (Rongotea) E.E.Goss (Nireaha) H.V.Futter,   T.M.Burke,   H.F.Wright,
and G.S.Reid (all of Wellington)

Thursday 14 February 1918
Auckland - Obituary - 061
COLVILLE - -------- Rev. A.H.Colville ---   much beloved in Christchurch as a missioner. ------- came to New Zealand about 1910 ---------

Engagement - 058
Miss Elsie WRIGHT ---- daughter of Mr Richard Wright --- to Mr W.R.HENEY, son of Mr James Heney-----

Wellington - Death - BLAIR - 059
--- Mrs John Blair age 75 years ---- well known in Wanganui where she resided for over 20 years. Leaves a grown-up family of 3 daughters and 3 sons -
Mrs Grant (widow of the Rev William Grant, killed at Gallipoli)        Mrs Galloway (Invercargill)         Mrs Steele (Christchurch)       Messrs J.Blair of Wanganui,    Walter Blair of Nelson, and Rev W.C. Blair of Invercargill.

Wellington -     Wedding - DRYDEN - MILES   058
Miss Daphne Dryden, 2nd daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry E. Dryden of Karori    to Mr J.H.Miles, eldest son of Mr and Mrs F. Miles of Marton ---------
sister Miss Hilda Dryden -------

Wellington - Death - VENNELL    060
--- Mrs G.H.Vennell in her 80th year ------- lived in Wellington since 3 years old ---- Mr Vennell died on way to England in 1878------   daughter of Mr and Mrs C.Mills, married in 1856 has 2 daughters,   Mrs E. Bristow of Karori,   Mrs C.F.Millward.    Her sons are Mr H.G.Vennell 0f Hunterville, Mr Alfred Vennell of Wellington,   Mr E. Arthur Vennell, in France,   Mr F. Vennell also of Hunterville.

Mount Somers - Death - TODD   062
Mr Robert Todd -----   very old identity of the district --- born 1853 in County Antrim came to NZ in 1869 in the ship "Matoaka " ------ he leaves 3 sons, 3 daughters, 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. -----

Friday 15 February 1918
London - Wedding - ANDERSON - TYNDALL 088
--on December 10th Major John Anderson Canterbury Regiment    to Alice, widow of the late Horatio Darby Tyndall ----- Major John Anderson eldest son of Mr and Mrs John anderson, Christchurch. ------

Leeds, England - Wedding - 089
YATES - SUTTON ---- Private Edlay Albert Yates NZRB of Onehunga   to Miss Phoebe A. Sutton, eldest daughter of Mr G. Eustace Sutton, Leeds.

Engagement - 091
Captain W.R. WHITE-COOPER R.A.M.C ------ to   Rosamond Nancy Margaret TRACEY C.F. New Zealand ----------

Birth - Exeter - 092
-- a son --- to Mrs Spencer-Smith (nee Miss Roma Hope, of Timaru) -----------

Farnham - Wedding -   093
FORD - KEATING   --on December 19 J.H. Ford NZ Field Artillery of Taumarunui to   Miss Noel Keating of Farnham.

Wedding - BARR - HAINS    094
December 11th Myra Beatrice Barr, youngest daughter of late Mr J.Alexander Barr of Dunedin   to Corporal Ernest Hains N.Z.E.F of Adelaide, S.A.

Buckhurst Hill - Wedding - 095
HAY - GUNN - December 5th Mr James Lawrence Hay------ to Sister Davidena Mertel Gunn of NZ Army Nursing Service -----   more

Leicestershire - Wedding - 096
BATHGATE - HOLDEN At Hinckley --- Dec. 21st Lieutenant John Linsley Bathgate -----   only son of Mr A. Bathgate of Dunedin to Daisy Hilda Holden

Paddington - Wedding - 097
MUIRSON - RUPERT at Paddington, Captain Kenneth Muirson M.C.A.I.F.   to Eleanor Ethel ----- on December 20th   Captain Muirson belongs to                                     Christchurch. ---

Sutton - Wedding - 098
CHAMBERLAIN - THORNTON - Miss Sarah Lily Chamberlain of Hawke's Bay to Mr Onslow Garth Thornton   also of Hawke's Bay. on Dec. 18th at                         ---Sutton ------

Christchurch - Funeral - 099
KNIGHT -   Mr James,    took place at Linwood Cemetery yesterday afternoon. ------ lots more

London   -    "The Times" Tribute to Mr ROSS - 100
December 21st -- Mr Noel Ross ex New Zealand journalist only son of Mr Malcolm Ross ------    passed away a few days before his wedding day ---- his engagement to Eileen, eldest daughter of late Alfred Charles Buchanan of Sydney NSW,    was recently announced.

Write - up - ROSS    - 101
-- Mr Noel Ross died December 19th of Typhoid fever --- was a few days more than 27 years of age to be married the following week ---- funeral at
Hampstead Cemetery --- lots more

Ellesmere -   Obituary - CHAMBERLAIN 102
Mr William Chamberlain of Hadstock Estate, Ellesmere -- born 1849 in Devonshire came to NZ in the ship "Loch Fleet" in 1877 ----- as far back as 1883 he shipped sheep to the Old Country on his own account ---- bought a cow from John Deans ----   gave the land for the local school ----   was married in 1881 to Miss Withell and leaves a grown-up family.

Saturday 16 February 1918
Engagement - 105
Sister Winifred HARDY, of Lyttelton, to Mr David JACK B.A.   2nd daughter of Hon.C.A.C.Hardy

Lyttelton - Death - Mother Mary Cecelia -   106
who died at the Convent, Lyttelton yeaterday aged 63   arrived in NZ 39 years ago from Ennis, County Clare,   --------

Tokomaru Bay   - Death - SHAW 107
--- Mr Frank Shaw, resident of wellington for many years. --- business in Blenheim as chemist, returned to Wellington,   --- removed to the East Coast.
Mr Shaw is a survivor of the wreck of the "Penguin" February 12th 1909 he left a widow and family.

Hutt Valley - Death - SPILMAN   108
Mr D, Spilman well known vetinary surgeon ----aged 69 arrived from England in 1902 -----   7th and youngest son of Mr James Spilman of Rowland Hall, Yorkshire ----   he leaves a widow, 2 sons and 4 daughters ---- his sons are- Mr A. Spilman manager of Palmeston abbatoir,   Private F.S.Spilman, in France,    Miss L. Spilman and Mrs F. Strand, (Hutt) Miss Spilman hosp. Matron Dunedin,   Mrs G. McChesney of Fielding.

Mataura - Death - GRIERSON 109
--- Mr Adam Grierson born Bishopton, Kircudbrightshire, Scotland,   in 1844 -- came to NZ in 1879 by ss "Kent" in 1881 joined the NZ Railways ---    married daughter of Mr J.C.McGregor town clerk of Mataura and is survived by a family of 2 sons and 3 daughters, both sons at the front.

Lincoln, Canterbury - COOKE -
Dr Ernest J.Cooke, who returned to NZ a few days ago to take up his late father's practice at Lincoln. He is son of Dr James Cooke who died early this month

Monday 18 February 1918
Engagement - 113
-- Lieutenant O.G. JARRETT, eldest son of Mr and Mrs R.O. Jarrett of Masterton to Miss Olive PRYOR of Masterton ------------

Wedding - THOMPSON - EASTON   114
-- Miss Isobel Lilian Thompson, Wellington,   to Sapper Matthew George Easton M.M.   son of late Mr L.D. Easton, solicitor, Motueka and Mrs Easton, Wanganui took place --- Wellington

Greymouth - Wedding - 114
SMITH - CODYRE - Mr J. Smith -- Wellington to Miss Ethel Codyre, ----- of Greymouth.

Auckland - Write-up of funeral - 115
COLVILLE - Rev A.H.Colville vicar of St Sepulchre's Church, ---- ---- lots more ------- the internment will take place in England.

Patea - Drowned - 116
HEMINGWAY --- Joyce Hemingway, 2nd daughter of Mr E.F.Hemingway Prop. of the Patea "Press"     aged 13 lost her life

Tuesday 19 February 1918
Wellington - Death - HERDMAN    119
Mrs Herdman, wife of Mr Justice Herdman, died    -----   was a daughter of Mr Marsden SMITH of Dunedin, was married in 1896, a family of 7 children
3 daughters and 4 sons ------- lots more

Whangarei - Dr BEDFORD - 120
---- drowning -- of Dr H.D.Bedford, Professor of Economics and History at Otago University. ------ arrived in Auckland on a lecturing tour --- home at Mosgiel, leaves a wife and 4 children ----    lots more

Whangarei - Inquest - Dr BEDFORD - 121
Dr Bedford was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, in 1877. He was the son of Mr Walter Scott Bedford, who arrived in NZ in 1886 with his wife and family. ---
was at Morley School and Invercargill Public School,   joined his father in tailoring trade --- later matriculated --- studied law --- in 1899 was a Macandrew
scholar ------- 1901 took his BA --------- his widow is a daughter of Mr S.N.BROWN of Dunedin.   -------   a very long column

Tributes to Dr Bedford - 122

Gisborne - Obituary - Hon. William MORGAN   123
Hon William Morga M.L.C. -----   secretary of Gisborne High School Board of Governers ----   he leaves a widow,    4 daughters and 3 sons Corporal Andrew Morgan ----   Trooper George Morgan ---   Mr Harry Morgan, is clerk of the Magistrates Court, Hawera. ---- Mr Morgan was born in County Kildare, Ireland in 1851 brought up -----   as a saddler   --- in 1874 he landed in Port Chalmers    from the ship "Dunfillan" -----   married in 1876 to a daughter of the late
Mr George BROWNE of H.M. Customs, Liverpool.

Waimate - Death - 124
BECKETT - Mr W.H.Beckett ---- died --- aged 78 years. He was a J.P. hon. life member of the A&P Assoc. -------

Wednesday 20 February 1918
Blenheim - Death -   WATSON - 127
--- Mrs Jane Watson, wife of William Watson, of Marshlands, near Blenheim. --- better known as Nurse Watson   --- was twice married ---   survived by a widower, 5 sons and 4 daughters, 4 sons and 3 daughters by her 1st marriage   2 sons - Trooper R.W. BEAL ----- and Private A.T. Beal -----are on active service.

Oamaru - Death - BOREHAM - 128
--- Ida Boreham, wife of Mr J.A. Boreham, aged 51 years ----   at the residence of is sister-in-law Mrs MATHIE ------ Ida's home was in Dunedin ---

Public Mens' Tributes to Late Dr BEDFORD - 129

Christchurch - Death - ALLAN - 130
----   boy of 14 years named Arthur Walden Allan, ---   been swimming in the baths -- -------     an inquest to be held. --- more

Christchurch - Death - TRERISE -   131
------- Mr William James Trerise ---   member of Woolston Borough Council, ---------- an inquest will be held

Christchurch - Inquest - FLETCHER - 132
-------Richard Fletcher ---   cycle collision, --------

Christchurch - Death - BUXTON -   133
A little girl 4 years of age ------ an inquest was held   ---------

Dannevirke - Death - SMITH - 134
Rule Smith aged 18 years was killed at Weber --- horses bolting ------he came from Musselburgh, near Dunedin.

Greymouth - Obituary    - SPLAINE - 135
----- Mr Wm Splaine age 78 years ------

Thursday 21 February 1918
Kaikoura - Death - McGREGOR - 138
--- fall from a trap Mrs McGregor, widow of late Rev William McGregor,   formerly Pres. minister of Kaiapoi, and schoolmaster at Amberley, leaves
1 daughter (Mrs J. Parsons Taylor)    2 sons - Messrs James McGregor (Mount Linton, Southland) and J.J.McGregor, (Greenburn, Kaikoura) -- deceased resident of district for 20 years.

Wellington - Death - REDMOND - 139
Mrs E.L.Redmond --- age 77 years. arrived with her late husband 50 years ago --- leaves a family of 3, Messrs G. and J.C. Redmond, of the G.P.O. and
Mrs Finlay, wife of Mr J.B.Finlay (Days Bay)   late Mrs Redmond direct descendant of Right Hon. Fleming, Baron of Slanc, County Meath ------ more

Auckland - Death - SHALDERS - 140
Mrs Shalders, of Northcote, wife of Alfred Barcham Shalders-------- was the daughter of late Mr Neil Lloyd of Ponsonby, an old colonist --- having arrived from Geenock, Scotland with her parents when 2 years old. --- survived by her husband and 1 daughter. ----

Auckland - Obituary - 141
MUELLER - Mr Gerhard John Mueller ------- aged 83 years. Has been in NZ since 1858 ----

Scotland - Death   -   MacKAY -   141
--- death in Scotland of an old Wellington identity Mr James Mackay.    kept a furniture shop ---

Christchurch - Fatal cycle collision - FLETCHER - 142
-- Richard ---- died 18 February 1916   knocked down by William Roy HAASE on February 12th while deceased was crossing the road.

Christchurch - Inquests - ALLAN, TRERISE - 143
--- Arthur Walden Allan, and William James Trerise, both died suddenly at Woolston. ---

Hawera - Accident   - BUNN, PAWSON     143
----   named Bunn of Kapuni ----   suffered a broken leg,

Pawson, who was severley injured in the motor smash on Sunday, died today

Saturday 23 February 1918
Lincoln - Wedding - 147
FITZGIBBON - COSTELLO - --- Miss Margaret Imilda Costello, 2nd daughter of Mr and Mrs Costello, Lincoln, to Mr Leonard Fitzgibbon of North                                     Loburn. --- lots more

Blenheim - Obituary - 148
HICKEY - Mr Maurice Hickey age 85 years --- oldest residents of Blenheim ---   arrived in the Marlborough district some 62 years ago.

Gore - Obituary - REID 148
Mr Robert Reid ----   late Mr Reid in his 66th year was born in aberdeenshire came to Southern NZ in the shipNelson in 1883 ----- took up a farm in 1897 disposed of his interests in the farm about 1907 removed to the Riversdale district --- survived by widow and 4 sons.

Palmeston North - Obituary - HARRIS - 149
-- Mr D.B. Harris well known Palmeston North dentist. born 60 years ago in Swansea, South Wales, in 1858 where his father was Rev William Harris ---    came to NZ in1874 ship "Norral" settling in Invercargill ---   later to Wellington, ---- in 1886 went to Australia 3 years later,   returned in 1890 to Palmeston North. ---- Married Miss Louise Thompsonof Brisbane, well known vocalist their only son Victor Harris a violinist died some years ago --------

Monday 25 February 1918
Wedding - 153
HARDY - JACK - Sister Winifred Hardy (eldest daughter of Hon.C.A.C.Hardy M.L.C.)    to Mr D.Jack B.A. ---------- more

Wellington -    Wedding - 154
JONES - CATE - Miss Dorothy Amelia Clare Jones, 2nd daughter of Mr T.E.Jones of Wellington, to Mr E.W.Cate, eldest son of Mr Cate of Taranaki.
                                    bridesmaid Miss Marjorie Jones, ----------     Mrs Percival Morgan sister of the bride ----

Golden Wedding - O'CONNELL -   155
The Golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Thos. McConnell of Christchurch   was celebrated on Friday. ----- married February 22nd 1868 at---- Cathedral, Barbadoes Street.    family of 5 sons, 3 daughters,   eldest son Very Rev Father O'Connell, of Wanganui,   youngest son Corporal T. O'Connell,    member of
firm O'Connell Bros. plumbers, Mr F.O. O'Connell, and Mr P. O'Connell of firm A.J.White Ltd,     daughters are - Mrs Morrison, Christchurch,
Mrs Abbott, North Island,       Miss J. O'Connell,     Mr O'Connell arrived in Christchurch December 9th 1863 by ship D.G.Fleming,
Mrs O'Connell arrived on 15th September 1863 by ship Ackrington. --------- among those present --- Mr M.Donohue best man at the wedding.

Auckland -    Soldiers petition for divorce - CHAPPELL -   156
William Henry Chappell now of Christchurch ----- and Sarah Taylor Chappell, ------ married 3rd May 1901 no children ----   1907 Sarah had a child,
May 7th 1908 had another child which was illegitimate ----- lots more -----   along column

Tuesday 26 February 1918
Dunedin - Dr BEDFORD - 158
Dr H.D. Bedford's funeral today was one of the largest seen in Dunedin -----    the deceased father and other members of his family are in South Africa.

Wednesday 27 February 1918
Engagement - 161
--- Mr Randall WILLIAMS of Napier   to Miss Louie FITZROY of Havelock North.

Wellington - Death - RATHBONE - 162
--Mrs William Rathbone    --- maiden name was Miss Lissie ARROW was born in England came to NZ many years ago, married to Mr W. Rathbone, a
large landowner in Waipawa in 1863 ----- lived there until shortly after death of her husband 13 years ago.   Family of 10 children, 9 survive their mother.
sons are - Messrs H.M.Rathbone and W.H. Rathbone of Waipawa, E.G.Rathbone of Tikokino, Hawke's Bay,   L.C.Rathbone, of Remuera. daughters -
Mrs A.L. Warburton, of Wellington,    Misses H.G. and D.E. Rathbone,   who reside with their mother at Waterloo road,   2 daughters in England,
Mrs R.O. CHESNEY (wife of Major Chesney ----)    and Miss M.K. Rathbone who is with her sister.

Blenheim - Wedding Jubilee - 163
HORTON - Mr and Mrs T. Horton of Maxwell road ---- married in Greymouth, -----   6 sons and 6 daughters.    ------- Mr Horton is 83 years is an                                 ex-Mayor of Blenheim.

Port Chalmers - Death - 164
MACPHAIL - ---- on Monday of Mrs Macphail, assistant Professor of modern languages at Victoria University College, Wellington, --- born at Haddington, Scotland, ------   a long column -----

Maintenance cases - 165
HYNES - Bartly -----
GARRICK - Robert ------
SCOTT - Wm Page   -----
FLANAGAN - Christopher -----
SMITH - May -----
BOURK - Henry L. -----
ROLFE - Margaret    -------

Death - MORRIS 168
Mr William Morris, until recently well known resident of Greymouth and member of Greymouth Harbour Board    ---- ----    died at Whangarei on Sunday. ------ he leaves a widow, 4 daughters and 3 sons -----

Christchurch - Divorce - 170
JONES - Emily Isabel Jones v. Henry Evans Jones, butcher    --------- lots more

Christchurch - Accidents -
BEARDSLEY - L. aged 19   had his hand caught in a press---------
WICKS - W. H. school teacher, knocked down while riding a motor cycle ----- received injuries to hands and knee ------

Auckland   -    Death - 171
COLLINS - Laurie Collins, a single man 34 years of age res. of Karekare, swept from rocks ----   Manukau Heads ------ and drowned

Thursday 28 February 1918
Seaman's fall down hold -   175
KELLY - William Kelly, a seaman   engaged in Westport Coal Company's collier Canopua ------ slipped and fell into the hold,   ------- more

Beverley Evans
Christchurch NZ
27 October 2007

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