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Saturday
1 February 1919
Funeral - 38
MORRISON - the funeral of Mrs
Morrison mother of Mrs Thacker, took place at Okain's Bay
yesterday. ----- list of names of those who gave wreaths
----
Wedding - WARNOCK -
ARMITAGE - 39
on Monday 23 December 1918 at --- Auckland, Miss Ella May
Warnock, of Richmond Ave, to Mr Leonard John
Armitage, son of Mr and Mrs J.Armitage, Christchurch
--- Miss Hetty Warnock was a bridesmaid, Mr E.Ashby, best man.
Death - WINTER - 40
Madame Winter, death occured on Monday last at age 91
years. --- took a very prominent part in musical circles -----
Madame Winter came to Christchurch nearly 50 years ago and before that
was for many years in the musical profession in Auckland. She is
survived by her husband, Mr T.H.Winter
--- an operatic tenor, has reached 100
years of age Madame Cope-Dowsing,
of Wellington and Mrs Alfred Evans,
of Christchurch are both daughters -----
Photo - 51
a photo of the plane that crashed.
Fatality - HILL - 52
a sad fatality, wing collapses on new plane, crowd watches
in horror as Mr Hill crash lands ---- the biplane was in
matchwood and the aviator was dead ---- Mr Hills body was
conveyed to his res. at Sockburn Aerodrome where an inquest will
be held this evening ----- a very long column.
including a photo of Mr Hill.
Photo - 53
HILL -The Late Mr C.M.Hill.
Fatality - Taumarunui - 54
TYLER - Ernest
Tyler, known as Jack Jones, was found dead today on the railway
line ----
Monday 3
February 1919
Inquest - HILL - 56
& 57
an inquest on the body of Mr C.M.Hill who met his death at Riccarton on
saturday ----br, assistant instructor in flying to the Canterbury
Aviation Company gave evidence ---- Mr Hill was the chief
instructor ---- Henry
Francis Wigram, chairman of the Aviation Co.
----- a very long column ----
Wairoa - Accident - MORAN - 58
A carter named T.Moran, a well-known old identity ---was engaged in
twisting chains on a load of timber, when they swung back striking
Moran so severely he was removed to the hospital in a serious
condition.
Obituary - CHAMBERS - 59
Death of Mrs Ellen Chambers, relict of Mr John Chambers,
took place at Leeston on wed. night, the Ellesmere district has
lost one of its pioneers. she was born in Armagh, County Down, in
1840, came out with her husband in 47 years ago in the vessel Woodlark ---
leaves a family of 5. Mr James Chambers of Fendalton, Mr W.
Chambers of West Melton, Mrs Cook, of Oaonui, North island,
Mrs E.A.Fisher, of Leeston, Miss A.Chambers of
Leeston. funeral took place on Saturday -----
Wedding - GILES -
ROBINSON - 60
at Timaru, Miss Eleanor Giles, eldest dau of Mr and Mrs Giles,
Otiritiri, to Frank Robinson, eldest son of Mr and Mrs
Gladstone Robinson, Oakwood --- 2 little bridesmaids Miss
Margaret Giles and Miss Kathleen Robinson ---- -----
lots more ---
Tuesday 4
February 1919
Wellington - Inquest
- DEVEREAUX - 64
Death under anaesthetic ---- a boy aged 9 years and
11 mths Adolphus Robert Devereaux ------ more ----
Maintenance orders - 65
TRITT - arrears
----- order was cancelled -----
EGAN -
Eliza, against George Egan --- separation
granted ----
FORSYTH - Frederick
Walter --- arrears to support his mother -----
WILSON - Robert --
default of payment ----
LEITH - Evenden --
arrears in support of son in Presbyterian Home -----
MEERS - William
Frederick v Amy Meers ----- cancellation of
order
SARGISON - Mary Ann ---
applied for separtion and maintenance against James Henry
Sargison --- marr. Knox Church, Dunedin ---
lots more ------
Wedding - McGIBBON -
REDPATH - 66
Mr W.S. McGibbon, son of Mr and Mrs W.S.McGibbon, Chester
st, to Miss May Redpath, dau. of Mr and Mrs
J.A.Redpath, Papanui --- Miss Dorothy
McGibbon, chief bridesmaid -- 2 small girls
Miss Rana Redpath and Miss Rena Russell, nieces of the
bride, Mr G. Pottinger,
was best man -----more ---
Marriage - 67
Sister Dora, RRC
formerly ass. Matron of Chch Hosp. served in Egypt and
Mesopotamia, last month marr. Major Prior DSO ---- will settle in
India.--
Interred - Mr C.M.HILL
- 70 & 71
the funeral of Mr C.M.Hill, instructor-in-chief to the Canterbury
Aviation Company, took place yesterday afternoon at the Riccarton
Churchyard. ----- a very long column, lots of names.
Wednesday 5
February 1919
Maintenance cases - 73
MORCANE - Frank,
ordered to pay -----
BULLOCK - Emily
against her hus. Henry Arthur T.Bullock, ----
decision reserved.
KEMP - Edith Eugene,
against her hus. John Cleary kemp, for maintenance,
separation and guardianship, dau. Olive Jessie Kemp gave
evidence.
Wedding - 74
BRUCE - CALDWELL -
Today at St John's Church, Latimer Square, Mr Harry
Bruce of Opawa and Mrs Caldwell, Fendalton.
Wedding - 75
SEAWARD - McALLUM - in London
on 17 January of Captain C.F.Seaward to Miss Jessie M'Allum ----
was on nursing staff at Christchurch Hospital.
Wedding - GOULD -
MARRYAT - 76
at St Mary's. Bedfont, Middlesex, on 12 October 1918, Miss
Doris Isabel Gould, elder dau of Mr and Mrs Nat Gould, of
Newhaven, Bedfont to Sergeant Marryat of the
Australian Imperial Forces ---- father well-known novelist
Mr Nat Gould ---bridegroom eldest son of Mr and Mrs
Marryat, St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia. is a great nephew
of Captain Marryat ----- more ----
Thursday 6
February 1919
Wedding - 78
HAGGER - MEDDINGS - W.H.Hagger,
Conciliation Commissioner to Laura Mary (Poppy) dau of Mrs
G.Meddings, Christchurch, bride given away by Mr Robert Ashworth,
her brother-in-law.
Wedding - 79
MAZEY - FLETCHER -
yesterday, Stanley, son of Mrs Mazey, Linwood to Melba ,
dau of Mr and Mrs F.Fletcher, bridesmaids were Miss
Mazey and Miss Katie Cassidy ---- lots
more -----
Friday 7
February 1919
Obituary - Dunedin
- REID - 81
Mr Donald Reid, sen. was one of Otago's earliest settlers
--- represented Taieri in the House of
Representatives from 1866 to 1878. He was born on 16
July, 1833 at Newton Farm, Perthshire,
---- sailed from London for NZ in October
1848 in the ship Mary, arrived in Port Chalmers on 14
August 1849 --- he was twice married ---- a
very long column ---- lots more ----
Accidents & Fatalities - 82
COLVILLE - Mrs
Olive, inquest today, widow of Rev A.H.Colville, who
disappeared from the vessel Oxfordshire at
anchor, taking her hus body to England
for burial.
SOUTHWOOD -
William, married, a tramway employee, lost his balance and fell
on his head - --- fractured his skull
TYLER - Ernest,
inquest at Taumarunui, alias Jack Jones body found on
railway line ---- accidently killed
Saturday 8
February 1919
Obituary - CHAPMAN - 83
on 3 Feb at her res. Prebbleton, an old and highly respected
colonist Mrs Chapman, who arrived here 65 years ago in the ship
Grassmere. resided in Prebbleton for past 30 years.
---- leaves a grown up family of 5 daughters and 4
sons also 69 grandchildren, and 60 great
grandchildren. she was 81 years of age and was interred in
the Sydenham Cemetery last Tuesday.
Maintenance - Auckland - 85
NEWTON - Patrick Francis
----not married, admitted he was married at Glebe, Sydney in Feb
1901 nd his wife is still alive, his real name is Francis
J.W.Bullivant.
Monday 10
February 1919
Wedding - MARTIN-STANDEN -
88
at Masterton on Friday Mr James Douglas Barry, son of Mr James
B.Martin to Miss Doris Amelia, dau of Mr Edward James
Standen, Christchurch, Miss Alice Martin, sister of the
bridegroom was bridesmaid, and Mr E.G.Murray, of Masterton
was best man ---- more ------
Marriage - 88a
KNUBLEY - a number of teas have
been given in Timaru for Miss Lily Knubley, who will marry this
week ------ more ---
Funeral - PATERSON - 89
Mrs Annie Paterson, who died at her dau's res. Timaru, took place
on Friday at Addington Cemetery, was in her 79th year widow
of Mr James Paterson, who was for many years foreman at the Canterbury
Foundry. She was born in Ayshire, came to NZ in 1865
in the Eastern Empire, has 3 sons and 5 daughters, 28
grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Tuesday
11 February 1919
Maintenance cases - 93
MATHIAS - Vincent William
-- proceeded against his wife Pauline Mathias, cancellation
of a maintenance order was refused
SMITH - Arthur John,
proceeded against by his wife Elizabeth Smith for
arrears ---
MASON - Henrietta,
proceeded against her husband Arthur James Mason, for
arrears ----
JENKINS - Thomas, -------
Fatalities - 94
JOHNSON - William, aged
36, a married man with 2 children fell from a tree at
Karamea, and died last night from concussion of the brain.
BURNIE - Ellen, a
widow, lived with her married dau -- was found in the Heathcote
River ---an inquest will be held this afternoon.
Obituary - WATKINS - 95
Mrs Fanny Watkins, widow of Mr Edwin Watkins, for many years
principal of the Normal School ------ loss of her hus in
1912 ---- son Mr C.Watkins, and younger dau. Mrs
H.Ewart Hill, Gisborne, other dau. Mrs St George
Atkinson, ------
Wednesday 12
February 1919
Wedding - ROBERTSON -
FIELD - 97
Yesterday afternoon at --- Mr John Robertson of Wellington
to Miss Dorothy Field, Kaituna. ----- bridesmaids Miss Lucy Glen
and Miss Audrey Saunders ------ Mr
Sellars, Wellington was best man. ----- lots more ----
Memorial Service - CHAMBERS - 101
a largely attended memorial service was held in the Leeston Methodist
Church on Sunday evening in memory of the late Mrs Ellen
Chambers. connected with the church for 47 years -----
more -------
A Young Girl's Lapse - 101a
FLUERTY - Evelyn May, a well
dressed ---- was charged --- of her mother Agnes
Fluerty, ---accused's mother stated her dua. roamed the streets
at night, -- out of con trol ---- accused sister said they
had lived together in a house in Victoria st --- committed to the
Salvation Army Home for 12mths.
Thursday 13
February 1919
Wedding -
WEBB - TREADWELL - 102
in London on 1 Feb. Miss Irene, dau of Mr and Mrs J.C.Webb,
Wellington to Captain C.A.L.Treadwell, NZEF son of Mr and
Mrs C.H.Treadwell, Lower Hutt
Australia - TOBIN -
103
The sudden death of Marquis of Conyngham ---places the coronet of
Marchioness on an Australian girl, Miss Bessie Tobin,
of Melbourne, granddaughter of Andy Tobin, a Victorian
squatter ---- her father Willie Tobin, filled a gap several times
in an Australian Eleven visisting England. Bessie herself
married the heir to the Conyngham title and estates and now she
has arrived.
Accidents & Fatalities - 104
HUBBARD - H. riding a
horse along Russley rd, horse shied and hit a post ----
rider had injuries to his shoulder was admitted to hospital.
ORCHARD - Philip, is missing
believed drowned from a boat at Whakatane Heads ------
WILLSTEED - William, an elderly
man res with his dau. dropped dead at 18 North Avon rd, --- an
inquest will be held this evening.
Obituary - MENZIES - 105
John Henry Menzies, of Menzie's Bay, Banks Peninsula, in his 80th
year. was born in Cheshire ----- came to NZ age 22 in the
Motueka, landing at Southland ----- liberally contributed to the
stone church at Little Akaloa,he designed the bulding and did the
carving for the interior, for the font and the desk. he
leaves 3 married sons, 2 married daughters, and 2 unmarried
daughters, Mrs Menzies died about 10 years ago. the body
will be taken to Lyttelton this morning and the funeral will take place
at Menzie's Bay Cemetery at 3pm.
Friday 14
February 1919
Death Roll - Methodist
Ministers - 107
The conference will open in Christchurch on 27 February will contain
the names of the following ministers -
Revs J.S. Rishworth,
R.Taylor, C.H.Garland,
G.H.Mann, A.Allen, A.R.Gordon.
Rev.J.B.Suckling died recently in Fiji ------
Obituary - Hokitika - 108
HARROP - death occurred
last night of Arthur N.Harrop, chief draughstman of the Land and
Survey dept at Hokitika died at a bowling tournament
----aged 49
Cambridge - Fatality - 109
HANKINS - Kenneth, a
returned soldier was found dead this morning on his farm at Te Miro
Soldiers settlement of a gunshot wound.
Maintenance - 110
GREEN - Martha,
proceeded against Herbert Green for maintenance and
guardianship ----
CURRIE - Albert,
was proceeded against by Kathleen Maddren in a maintenance order -----
Wedding - MACKENZIE -
MACDONALD - 111 -
on 14 December 1918, Miss Helen Mackenzie, dau of the High
Commissioner for New Zealand, was married to Captain
A.V.Macdonald, MC of the Queen's own, son of Mr
J.S.Macdonald of Clonroche, County Wexford. This is the 3rd
wedding this year for the High Commissioner , the younger dau.
Mary became Mrs S.Howard
Ellis in June and in July their 4th son
Hector, New Zealand Medical Corps married Miss Gly Nicholls, of
Bideford ----- lots more -----
Saturday 15
February 1919
Accident - 122
WILLIAMS - Stanley, lives
at Opawa and parents live at Lyttelton, ----- had an accident on his
motor-bicycle, ---- right leg broken.
Obituary - HALLIWELL -
123
at Lyttelton Street on Wednesday J.H.Halliwell, one of
Spreydon's oldest residents ----- and a man of sterling character
who in his day did splendid work for various charitable and
philanthropic movements. In the old volunteer fire brigade days
he was one of the good old stand-bys who year in and year out ,
freely gave their service for the good of their fellow citziens ------
Monday 17
February 1919
Fatalities - 126
CATANACH - James, a ret.
farmer aged 76, died from injuries by capsizing of a motor-car on
10 Feb at Auckland.
MATHIESON -
Robert, of Granity, went fishing, has not been
seen since ----- parties are searching the beach
Wedding - 127
BRODRICK - KNUBLEY - on Wed
last --Timaru, Lily, 3rd dau of Mr M.J.Knubley
to Paul, son of Mr and Mrs J.Brodrick, Wellington
---- lots more ----
Wedding - 128
MARTIN - STANDEN
- at Masterton on 7 Feb. James Douglas Barry, son of James B. Martin,
of
Wellington to Doris Amelia, dau of Edward James Standen,
Christchurch --- more
---
Obituary - SMAIL -
129
The death occurred last evening of Mr Thomas Ingram Smail, who
for many years connected with social reform in movements in
Christchurch. Staff-Captain Barnes, of the Salvation Army
Prison Gate Home, who has been associated with his work
---- worked with him for the past 7 years ---- lots
more -----
Tuesday 18
February 1919
Maintenance cases - 130
ANDREWS - Ann, proceeded
against her hus Edwin Andrews, wanted increase in order --- case
dismissed
HARBORT - Maggie,
proceeded against her hus for maintenance, separation and
guardianship orders. --- were granted.
GRANT - Constance,
proceeded against her hus Leonard Grant, for
maintenance, separation and guardianship orders - granted
Accident - 131
SHAND - C. employed at
Anderson's Ltd, had the top of his middle finger taken off this
morning -- caught in a centrifugal pump -----
Departure - 132
FRASER - dau of Sir
William Fraser, who is going to England on the Makura and
MILES -
Hilda, of Wellington who will visit Vancouver
also on the Makura
Fatalities - 133
SCRIMSHAW - George, at
Matapuna, on Sunday, was riding a horse which stumbled
---died this morning -- leaves a wife and child at Wellington
ANDREWS - James, aged
60, married, an engine-driver of Levin was killed on a farm near Bulls
on Sunday ----
NICHOLLS - Percy, aged 13 son
of Jesse Nicholls of Milton, was drowned ----
BUCHANAN - John, aged
76 was found dead outside his hut at Hawea Flat, on Sat.
----
Wednesday 19
February 1919
Fatality - 135
KENNEWELL - John,
aged 30, married man, employed by Tekinga sawmill, Greymouth was
killed this morning, limb of a tree fell on him
Tramway Inquiry - 136
OWERS - continuation of
January accident of Conductor W.D.Owers resumed this morning
----- lots more ----
Wedding - 138
FERGUSON - BROWN - at
Glentunnel, Mary Elizabeth, 6th dau of Thomas Brown,
Coalgate to Fergus Ferguson, of Brookside -----
lots more ----
Wedding - 139
PRATT - STAPLETON -
today, Frederick Haynes Pratt, a returned Anzac to Ella, dau of
Mr and Mrs T.Stapleton -- ----- cousin Chrissie
Watkins,
niece Kathleen Biggs -----
Wedding - 140
JOHNSTON - HARDY
-Lieutenant-Colonel, the Hon. Nigel Gaythorne-Hardy, has gained the
DSO married Doris Johnston, dau of late Sir Charles
Johnston,
------ more ----
Thursday 20
February 1919
Fatal Fire - Auckland Hotel - 142
A fatal fire occurred in the city tonight when the top storey of the
Thames Hotel was completely destroyed, the 2nd storey was partly
burned, an elderly man was found suffocated in one
room, a returned soldier and hi wife Mr and Mrs P.N. Jones, suffered minor
burns, 2 others, Mr and Mrs J.C.Jerrard, of Rangiuri?
escaped by fire escape --- more ----
Auckland - Fatal Fire - McGINN -
143
The victim of the fire was William McGinn, aged 63, a native of
Ireland, he came to Auckland this week from Taihape, P.N.Jones, a returned soldier, of
Stratford, was badly burned on one foot, Mrs P.N.Jones
sustained a burn on her chest, chin and right arm and is suffering from
shock. ------- a long column -----
Inquiry Resumed - OWERS -
145
The inquiry into the cause of death of Conductor W.D.Owers
continued at the Courthouse today ------ Motorman Tillyshort, continued
his evidence ----- next witness Motorman Tibbs ----
lots more ----
Obituary - BUXTON - 145
Mr S.Buxton, died at Allenton on Monday evening, was born in
Lincolnshire, and was within a few days of his 87th birthday. He
arrived in NZ in 1865 and firstly settled at Springston, later at West
melton. 44 years ago he went south to Rangitata Island
----- 31 years ago he bought the Clifton sheep station,
where he remained for 12 years ret. to Ashburton
------- his wife predeceased him about 4 and half
years ago, leaves a family of 4 sons and 3 daughters the
funeral took place at Ashburton Cemetery yesterday.
New Zealand Nurses - 147
The names of New Zealand nurses who left yesterday under the Public
Health Dept. to assist in nursing epidemic patients in Australia are as
follows -
G.Gill: A.Hayward: G.Gardner:
V.Montgomery: F.Howatson: W.Hyams: I.Gunn:
H.O'Connor: (Mrs) E.Eccles; J.Burbush:
E.Pollard: S.Polden; (Mrs) M.Tattle;
H.Petersen; K.Noble Campbell;
H.Macgregor; E.Rendall; E.McIntosh; A. Knowles;
F.McDonald: L.Boardman; A.Ireson-Jones;
H.Hall; J.Hogg; C.Colley.
Friday 21
February 1919
Tramway Fatality resumed -
OWERS - 150
witness Motorman Cyril Charles Walker, ----- evidence
by motorman John Wilson, ----- Robert Wallace then called
----- proceeding ----
Obituary - EVISON -
152
An old and respected resident of the West Coast passed away in
Wellington this week, Mrs Evison, wife of the late Dr
J.W.Evison, of Kumara. practised in the goldfields for
nearly 20 years, died 12 years ago, leaves a grownup family
of Mr John Evison (Government Agent at Nuie island) Charles
(Rakaia), Edward (Wellington) Harry (Hastings) Misses
Rose and Marie, (Wellington) Mrs G.Reid (Glenorchy) she was
in her 68th year.
Wedding - 153
CRICHTON - LITTLE - at
Wellington, Miss Rita Madge Crichton, of Palmeston North
to Mr Henry Alexander Little, H.M.Consul, Amoy,
China. ---------
Departures - 156
SHIRTCLIFFE - Mr and Mrs
George and Miss Jean Shirtcliffe (Wellington) intend leaving for
England by the Niagara
JOUGHIN - Miss Edna,
(Timaru) --- leave for Wellington en route to England where she
will marry Dr Borrie----
Undefended Divorce Case -
CLARK - 157
Charles Andrew Kerr Clark, sought a dissolution of marraige with
Florence Clark, Frank Dixon of Christchurch was named
co-respondent ------
lots more --- a long column ------
Saturday 22
February 1919
Wedding - MUNN - RILEY
- 158
on 4 Dec.at Smallbridge (England) Miss C.M.Riley, dau of Mr
and Mrs J.W.Riley, Hurstead to Sergeant Stanley D. Munn, son of
Mr and Mrs W.Munn, Oxford, New Zealand, Miss Nellie and Cissie
Riley, sisters of the bride acted as bridesmaids
------- Gunner A.P.Riley was best man
Monday 24
February 1919
Kaiapoi - Death
- SHAW - 168
James Edward Shaw, aged 64, married, employed as night
watchman at the Kaiapoi Wollen Mills, was found dead at
6-45am today by a member of the engine room staff ------
Obituary - Hon
A.L.D.FRASER M.L.C. - 169
The Hon Alfred Levavasour Durell Fraser died early this
morning after an illness ---- aged
57 a well known resident of Hawkes Bay --- 1st
elected for Napier in 1899 in the house until 1908
--- recently called to the Upper House
--- more ----
Accidents - 170
METZ - Peter, fell
14ft from the gangway while boarding the Ruahine at Wellington
---- fractured ribs and shock ----
LATIMOR - Mr R.,
farm manager was drowned at Otara, Invercargill on Sunday
---- leaves a widow and 4 children
RAWLEY -
Frank, a farmer, aged 19 ----- was
drowned at Drury Creek ---- Auckland ----
Meeting of Creditors - 171
MOSS -
Reginald Moss and Frances Maud Moss --- meeting
lapses, non appearance of creitors --- a lot more
------
Runaway Girls -
FLUERTY, YOUNG - 172
The Salvation Army Rescue Home, which offers shelter
---- yesterday 2 girls named Evelyn Fluerty and Alice
Young, who were recently committed to the Home, ran away
---- lots more ------
Infants death - 173
A young woman was admitted to the Hospital yesterday morning seriously
ill --- dead body of a fully developed female infant
--- inquest to be held.
Tuesday 25
February 1919
Fatal accident -
McCREDIE - 175
A motor car accident at Gisborne -- Colonel McCredie being killed
------ returning to his station at Mahia ----- (Mr A.J.McCredie,
of Bristol st, district railway engineer in Christchurch
--- is a son of the late Colonel McCredie)
Little Akaloa -
Obituary - PREBBLE - 176
Mrs Prebble, wife of Edward Prebble, jnr. late of
Prebbleton, was born in Lyttelton 58 years ago was youngest dau.
of late Mr John Collier, a
pioneer who arrived at Lyttelton before the famous 4 ships.
-------
Wedding - Wellington - 177
MANSFIELD - HOPE - Miss
Kathleen Hilda, dau of Mr F.W.Mansfield, Wellington to Private
Harold Barker S. son of Mrs Hope, Deep Bay, French Pass
Departure - 178
HARLEY - Miss P.L.
(christchurch) has left NZ by the Ruahine on route to
England. and
DEANS - Mrs, left by the
same steamer.
Wednesday
26 February 1919
Obituary - FLEMING - 180
Mr Robert Fleming, who died on at his res. Lowland Leas,
Burnside, on Sunday, and was buried at Rangiora Pres. Cemetery
yesterday, was a well-known farmer ---- he was the 3rd son
of late Mr R.Fleming, farmer, of Sefton and Rangiora, came
to NZ from Lanarkshire, Scotland with his parents in
1875. His father came out with pedigree sheep and
horses for Mr William Boag of
Fendalton. He leaves a widow and family. His eldest son
--- was killed in action early in the war.
Divorce - 181
HANCOCK - John
Hancock, tramway employee, applied for a divorce from his wife
Sarah Hancock ---- a very long column ----
Bankruptcies - 182
RAMSAY - Walter Emerson ----
BURNS - Frederick
William --- draper, granted discharge
TWEEDIE - Maurice Howe,
life Insurance agent ----
ARCHIBALD - George,
electrician, ----
ROBINSON - Thomas
Sarvis, commercial traveller -------
Departures - 183
JENNINGS - Mrs W.H. &
Miss Millicent Jennings (Cashmere Hills) expect to leave New
Zealand for England by the Niagara,
sails in about 1 weeks time from Auckland.
Thursday 27
February 1919
Fatality - 186
The young woman who was admitted to hospital on Sunday night and in
whose house the body of a fully developed male child was found,
has died. an inquest will be held on Monday.child
Wedding - 187
GEORGE - WILLIAMS - Miss
Thorne-George and Captain Gage-Williams will marry in
Auckland next month.
Wedding - 188
BIRDWOOD - CRAIG - Miss Nancy
Birdwood, dau of General Birdwood is to be married next month to Mr
Frank Craig, the West Australian airman.
Death - HOGGARD - 189
In Wellington people will hear with regret the death of Mrs John
Hoggard, widow of John Hoggard, she had been visiting her
mother Mrs Henry Edwards at
Nelson recently, and died after a paralytic stroke at her res.
Fern Hill, Nelson. 2 members of her family Sergeant Gerald
Hoggard (on active service) and Mrs Aubrey Humphries, who is in
Sacramento have been away from NZ for some years. Her
eldest son Mr Dudley Hoggard --- lives in Wellington.
Friday 28
February 1919
Inquest - SMITH
- 193
--- the death of Fanny Smith, a single woman, aged 76
years found dead in her bed in her house at Redcliffs
---- heart failure.
Beverley Evans
Christchurch NZ
10 February 2009
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