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Thursday
1
May 1924
Hokitika - 001
O'NEILL - The death took place yesterday at
Kokotahi, of Mrs O'Neill, wife of Mr T. O'Neill, a well
known settler. The deceased who was a native of Hokitika, was
aged
50 years
and is survived by her husband, 2 sons and 1 daughter. -------
Rangiora - 002
WALKER - The
funeral of the late Mr Robert Henry Walker ----- lots
more --------
Friday
2 May 1924
Dunedin - 003
CALDER - The death occurred at
Naseby of Mr George Calder, aged 79 years. He was an old
resident of North-East Valley. He arrived in NZ in 1849 by the
Mariner
------- was Mayor of the Valley when it was a
Borough, --- an executive of the Otago Early
Settler's Ass. of which he was President last year.
He leaves 4 sons and 1 daughter.
Dunedin - 004
FULTON - The death occurred this
evening of Dr R.V.Fulton, Dr Fulton was the
youngest son of the late Hon. James Fulton, M.L.C. and was born at
West Taieri in 1865. ---
founder of
the Otago Early Settlers Assoc.
------- He is survived by a widow, 3
sons and 2 daughters. ------ lots more -----
Saturday 3
May 1924
Obituary - 006
CRAIG - The death at Matai yesterday
of Mr Thomas Craig, aged 84 years. arrived on the Coast in the
early days-------- He leaves a widow and 1 son and 6 daughters.
Adjourned Inquest - 007 and 007a
GOODENOUGH -
Harold Perdu Goodenough was re-opened ---- was
found on the evening of April 21st ---- a very
long column. ---------
Obituary - 008
GROSE - Theodore A. died last Thursday, been here 49
years, he and his wife arrived at Port Chalmers by the ship Wennington,
a voyage of 104 days from Devenport
where he was born in
1853 --- ---- survived by his widow, 4
sons and 4 daughters, and 26 grandchildren.
Obituary - 009
RUSSELL - Mrs G.W.Russell, wife of the
Hon. G.W.Russell, was the only daughter of the late Mr G. PARK, one of Otago's
earliest settlers, having arrived at Dunedin
in the Philip Laing also
brought the Rev. Dr Barnes to Otago ------- She was born at
Sawyer's Bay, Port Chalmers in 1859 -----
buried in Holy Trinity Churchyard, Avonside, Christchurch
----- lots of names -----
Monday
5 May 1924
Inquest - 010
GUSTAFSON -At the
inquest on the death of Miss Severina Gustafson, who was
killed in a motor collision at Midhirst on Anzac Day --------
Greymouth - 011
HINE - Charles Henry Hine who has been engaged
during the past few months in hawking in the Grey
district, ------ death was due to
exposure -----
He was about 63 years of age and no relatives in
NZ --- an inquest will be held on
Monday.
Wellington - 012
A man slipped and fell while crossing Lambton Quay --- hit by
a motor-car, unidentified ---- about 50 years of
age, clean shaven, and is 5ft 9ins in height
Timaru - Obituary - 013
TIZARD - Died at Timaru on Friday morning a very well
known popular member of the Timaru police force - Constable
John Marsh Tizard. Constable Tizard joined the
force on July 3rd 1911 at Christchurch. He
was transferred to Timaru, where he served for some
time, and then to Taupo. Whilst at Taupo Mrs Tizard
suffered
from ill-health, which resulted in her
death. After his bereavement Constable Tizard returned
to Timaru with his 3 children and served here chiefly in the
watchouse, up until a couple of months
ago. He was retired medically unfit, on February 29th
1924. The late constable was a quiet man, and of a strictly
retiring disposition. He leaves 3
children, ranging in age from 7 years downwards. The
funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, ------
Tuesday 6
May 1924
Greymouth - 014
DUDLEY - The sport of amateur boxing
lost a keen supporter when William Dudley -------- was killed
------ Dudley was a former resident of Ahaura, where his
parents
Mr and Mrs T.Dudley at one
time resided and was age 22 --- an inquest will be held
at Moana.
Auckland - 015
LOWTHER - The death is
recorded at Auckland of Miss Agnes Lowther, eldest
daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Lowther, of Seddonville
at the age of 17 years.
Wednesday
7
May 1924
Westport - 017
AHERN - The death took
place at Westport ----- of Miss Miriam Ahern,
youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs P. Ahern, of Domett street.
Hamilton - 018
ANSELL - Maurice
Ansell, aged 21 whilst riding a bicycle,
collided with a motor car.----------- died immediately ------
Wellington - 019
BIRD - Mr Frank C., Formerly of Wellington, died
at Masterton last Wednesday --- he was the son of the late Mr
George Bird, journalist, Christchurch.
and is
survived by his wife, 3 children, 4 brothers and 4
sisters. another brother Charles died in the wreck of the Penguin
in
Cook Strait some years ago
Inquest - 020
DUDLEY - An inquest was held at Moana today ---
------ William Dudley, who was killed on Monday
morning, being struck by a locomotive at Ruru. ---
a verdict was returned of
accidental death, with a rider recommending the action of
Glover, who attempted to rescue the deceased.
New Plymouth - 021
HIBBARD - Walter
Joseph, age 43 manager of the Tarurutangi Dairy Factory
dropped dead in his house Hibbard leaves a widow and 4
children. -------
Tai-Tapu -
022
MORGAN - Mrs Lumley Morgan, an old
and very highly esteemed resident of Tai-Tapu, died at her
home "Parkgwyn" on Monday evening. Mrs Morgan was born
in
Wales came to NZ in
1868, took up residence with her brother, Mr Richard HUMPHREYS at
Tai-Tapu. In the following year she married Mr Lumley
Morgan.
Mrs Morgan's husband died some
years ago, she leaves 2 sons and 1 daughter
-------- names ----- burial to take place in the
Springston Cemetery.
Obituary - 023
NIVEN - Mr Gilbert Niven, who died in the
Christchurch Hospital last week-end, was an old resident of
Southbridge, where he spent his boyhood and early
manhood.
For a number of years he was one of the
leading players in the Southbridge football club. On moving to
Christchurch he and his brother David, joined the Albion
Club.
Mr Gilbert Niven was one of the club's best
forwards in the days when Albion triumphed in the 1st grade
competition. He gained representative honours and became
well-known as a footballer throughout the
Dominion. The late Mr Niven was also an enthusiastic follower
of other branches of sport, including coursing, racing,
and trotting. The internment took place at
the Ellesmere Cemetery on Monday afternoon.
Taumarunui - Inquest - 024
WALKEY - The adjourned
inquest concerning the death of Henry Walkey who died while under an
anesthetic ------ more ----
Orepuki - 025
WALLACE - An old and highly respected
resident of Orepuki (Mrs John Wallace) passed away
--- at the age of 68, ---- maiden name Mary Jane RODERIQUE
came to NZ from Geelong
in 1861, her father the late Captain Roderique of
Riverton, the late Mrs Wallace leaves a husband and 8
daughters,
the
only son (Jack) was killed in the war. ------ more
-------
Thursday 8
May 1924
Auckland - Obituary - 026
DRAPER - Another old colonist, Mr George
Dye Draper, died at Auckland lasy week at the age of 86.
He arrived on the ship Duke of Bronte,
accompanied by his
brother-in-law, Mr James Edward FITZGERALD,
who was the 1st Superintendent of Canterbury. ---- he married the
widow of Major H.B.Hunter,
and leaves a family of 2 daughters and 1 son.
Funeral write up - 027
DUDLEY - The funeral
today of the late Mr William Dudley killed at Ruru on Monday was
well attended by residents of the Otira line. ------
Funeral write-up - 028
LITTLE - The funeral
of the late Mr James Little, who died at St. Albans on Monday,
took place at Woodend yesterday --------- lots of names -----
Obituary - 028a
LITTLE - Mr James Little, who died -- on
Monday was one of the best known residents of Woodend, he was born
in Cumberland -- arrived in Lyttelton in the
ship Zealandia in
1863, ---- Mrs Little predeceased him 13 years
ago. -------
Obituary - 029
LUTTRELL -Alfred, architect
of the firm Messrs S.& A. Luttrell, Christchurch, was aged
59 - he is survived by a widow, a son and daughter who lives in
Paris.
Friday 9 May
1924
Wellington - 030
Sister Mary Claire -
died Monday, of the Sisters of Mercy, age 79 years ---
formerly Miss Green was in
the sisterhood some 59 years mostly in Wellington.
Deaths - 031
BARTHOLOMEW -
George, an old resident of the Westport district, died
on May 6th.was 83 years of age survived by 4 sons and 2
daughters.
DIXON -
Henrietta Emily at Blaketown, wife of Mr William
J.Dixon. -- The deceased was aged 33 years.
Wellington - 032
FERNANDEZ -
Nicholas, died on Sunday --- come out by way of
Australia. The late Mr Fernandez was Greek hailing from the
Island of Ithaca, ---------
Auckland - 033
MALCOLM - A well-known resident, Mr James
Black Malcolm, died at his residence, Mount Eden on
Monday. He was the eldest son of Mr Duncan Malcolm, as was
born
in Belfast, 69 years ago. He was educated
at Manchester, and commenced his business career in Glasgow
and Belfast going to South Africa and America.
He arrived in Auckland from Belfast in the
ship Lady
Jocelyn in 1878 ------------
Amberley - inquest - 034
McKAY - Alexander
McKay, shepherd, (Amberley) who was found dead at "The Deans" was
held yesterday. ------ died 3rd May ----- more ---
Reefton - 035
OSBOURNE - Catherine Lucy
Osbourne, dau. of Mrs Osbourne, proprietress of
the Globe Hotel. The deceased was 28 years of age.
Inquest - 036
WILLIAMS
- James Ernest Williams, a sawyer, married,
electrocuted in the State coal yard ---------- 32 years of
age, Joseph Edward Williams, brother .
inquest
adjourned.
Saturday
10
May 1924
Wellington - Obituary - 037
BIRKS - Mr
Laurence Birks, NZ chief electric engineer, arrived at
Adelaide only 2 days before his brother Dr Melville Birks,
died. ----------- more ---
Auckland - 038
FERGUSON
- The death of Miss Alice Ferguson occurred this week, at
the residence of her brother, Mr A.M.Ferguson, Epsom,
----- Miss Ferguson was the younger
daughter of
the late Rev. A. Ferguson, was born at Demarara, British
Guiana. She was educated at Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Switzerland
and Italy,
coming to
NZ with her people about 40 years ago.
Rangiora -
039
GRIMWOOD - Mr Robert G. Grimwood, whose death
occurred on Thursday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs H.Coates --- was one
of the pioneer settlers in the Rangiora district.
At the age of 18 he came to Canterbury in the
ship Zealandia
with his parents. ------ his wife died over 20 years
ago. They had a family of 12 children,
4 sons and 4 daughters still living.
Inquest - 040
HINE - Charles Henry Hine, died at Paroa on
Saturday, death from exposure was the verdict
returned at an inquest held today --------
Funeral write-up - 041
LUTTRELL - The funeral
of the late Mr A.E.Luttrell, architect, Christchurch,
Riccarton Churchyard yesterday
. ---a very long column.---- email for copy
Monday
12 May 1924
Auckland - 042
DICKESON - Henry
Dickeson, died in Auckland, cricket in Auckland loses
one of its strongest --- supporters. --- lots more -----
Rangiora - 043
KEIR - Mr Peter Keir, an old resident of
Rangiora,--- at the advanced age of 83 years. he was born in
Laugerait, Perthshire, Scotland, and in 1864 came to
Lyttelton in the Mermaid.
------- His wife predeceased him about 18mths ago, he
leaves 3 sons and 1 daughter.
Death in Sydney - 044
MALONEY
- Harold James Maloney, an Anzac, died in Sydney
Hospital on April 28th from injuries received on Anzac
Day. He was a member of the 3rd Auckland Regiment
and served in France after the
Gallipolli campaign concluded. A musician of the 1st
rank, he conducted the 1st Anzac band, which toured the
English
provinces after the Armistice.
--- Maloney leaves a widow and 2 children in New Zealand.
Wellington - 045
MASON
- Dr James Malcolm Mason ------ The late
Dr Mason was born at Arbroath, Scotland in 1865. ------
came to New Zealand in 1895,
appointed a Justice of the
Peace ---- He leaves a widow, a son and daughter.
------ lots more -----
Funeral write up -
046
PORTEOUS - The funeral took place on Saturday
afternoon at Lyttelton of Mr George Porteous, son of Mr J.
Porteous, of the Time-ball Signal Station.
The young man who was only 19 years of age --------------
Auckland - 047
REGAN - Mr James
Regan, died, who was known for the greater part of Auckland's
history for his connection with the printing business.
----------- more ----
Death - 048
STEVENSON - Mrs
William Stevenson, wife of well-known bandsman and cornet
player. 30 years of age, is survived by her husband and 2
children.
Inquest - 049
WILLIAMS - James
Ernest Williams, ----- , sawyer,
married, Inquest adjourned, ------ a long
column, -------- email for copy.
Tuesday 13
May 1924
Auckland - 050
JOHNSON - Gertrude
Johnson, married, aged 49, was knocked down by a motor
car. -------- died ---- more ---
PATRI - Lennon
Paul Patri, aged 4 - ran in front of a
tram-car in Khyber Pass -- was killed instantly
---
DEWAR - John, body
found at Motuihi -- been missing from his home at Avondale since May
6th.
LYDIARD - William,
aged 43 was shot in the chest at Hazard's shooting gallery on
Saturday -------- making good progress in hospital.
New Plymouth - 050a
FRASER - Ivy
Fraser, wife of A.J.Fraser, sharemilker, was found
dead ------- deceased was 30 years of age and
leaves 2 children.
Dunedin - 051
GLENDINING
- The death occurred at Dunedin on Sunday of Mr
J.R.Glendining, elder son of the late Mr Robert Glendining, who had
been connected for many years
with the business of Ross and Glendining.
Obituary - 051a
KERRUISH - Captain Keen
Kerruish , aged 99 was born in the Isle of Man, arrived here
in 1903 his twin sisters both living to 100 years leaves a
widow and son
--- more
-------
London - 052
LYTTELTON - Mrs Westcote -- death
of Emily, widow of the late Wescote Lyttelton, of
Rakaia, passed away on March 23rd ----- daughter
of late Mr Lewis WOOD,
born in Tasmania, ---- most of her married
life was spent at Rokeby Station, Rakaia. ---- lots more
Wednesday 14
May 1924
Obituary - 053
LORD - The death on
Saturday last of Jabez Lord, one of the few remaining
old pioneers of Canterbury, in his 88th year. He was born in
Halifax, Yorkshire,
along with
his wife who predeceased him some 27 years ago, they sailed
for NZ in the Clontarf,
arriving early in the year 1860. -----
purchased a small
farm in the Courtenay district
---- leaves 8 sons and 2 daughters -------funeral took
place on Monday at the Linwood Cemetery -------- lots more
Inquest Gisborne - 054
MALCOLM
- Arthur Malcolm, 10 years of age, whose body
was recovered yesterday.-------- death was due to drowning,
the result
of the capsize of the canoe. died 2 May ---
Invercargill - 055
O'NEILL - Father
Daniel O'Neill of the Riversdale Presbytery, 10
rooms destroyed by fire. --- about 40 years of age
---- very long column --------
Thursday 15
May 1924
Obituary - 056
BALKIND - Mr Lazarus Wolfe Balkind, of Woodham road,
Dallington, died yesterday at the age of 59 years. The
late Mr Balkind, born in Courland, Russia, and came to
New Zealand
in 1908. He recently took a trip to England, returning
to the Dominion in February, when his health appeared to be so
greatly improved that he
was
able to leave his bed for a short period. The improvement,
however, was not maintained.
Auckland - 057
STREET -
A.Street, aged 56, died to-day --- horse
bolted ---
MORLEY - William
James Morley, aged 58, a resident of Mt Eden, was killed
instantly, -------- he leaves a widow and 3 grown-up
children.
FRENCH - Mrs
Mary Ann French, aged 52, died in hospital --- ---------
Nelson - 058
THORN - Ronald Nelson
Thorn, 19 years of age, single, --- at the
inquest, a verdict of accidental death was returned.
Friday 16
May 1924
Greymouth -- 059
DOOGAN - Mr Francis Doogan, died at his aunt
Mrs J.L.Doogan, Hataitai, Wellington,
--- Mr Doogan, eldest son of Mr and Mrs H. Doogan,
Greymouth. aged 25
---
lots more
Obituary - 060
LAING-MEASON
- Mr Gilbert, aged 72 years, died,
Wellington, ----- engineer for Hutt River Board,
---------
Deaths - 061
MAYE - James
Maye, a fireman on the West Katan ---- drowned
Auckland ------
DUNN - Robert
Dunn, aged 43 ------ drowned ---- near
Papakura, Auckland ---
Deaths - 062
ROOM -
Arthur Room, restaurant proprietor, fatal accident --- -----
in Heretaunga street, Hastings, --- motor car collision ----
wife on a voyage to England ---
SMITH -
2yr old son of Alfred Smith, Foxton, child
died ----------
Saturday
17
May 1924
Wellington - 063
CAVANAGH
- ----- Patrick Cavanagh over 70 years
of age, resident of Kaiwarra, -------- more ----
Westport - 064
O'CONNOR
- Mr Jeremiah O'Connor, death at
Westport ---- of , an old resident. a native of
Tralee, Ireland and was 71 years of age,
He is survived by 3 daughters and 2 sons.
Monday 19
May 1924
Auckland - 065
TYNDALL - Alice
Martha Tyndall, married, aged 59, was found
drowned in a well, ----- adjoining her premises at St Heliers
Bay. ---
JESSUP - James
Alexander Jessup, a dairy farmer, 43,
married, was found dead at Whatatutu,
Gisborne -----
BROADFOOT -
Robert James Broadfoot, age 45 was killed instantly. He
was a resident of Manurewa, Auckland ---
Tuesday
20
May 1924
Auckland - 066
DOWDING - Kate
Dowding, 65, a widow, was knocked down by a motor car in
Queen street, Auckland ------ she died in Hospital
CAVANAGH - Patrick Cavanagh,
died suddenly in the Magistrate's Court, Wellington
------- from heart disease --- verdict returned
accordingly.
JESSUP - James
Alexander Jessup, of Whatatutu, Gisborne
------ inquest -----
HURLEY - Elizabeth Hurley,
who lived alone was found dead at Brydone, Gore.
Funeral - 067
McKIBBIN - One of the oldest residents
of Cust, Mrs Mary McKibbin, died at the residence of her
son, Mr Hugh McKibbin in her 95th year. Mrs McKibbin was
born
in
Tullyhakill, County Down, Ireland, in 1830 and arrived at
Lyttelton by the ship Roman Emperor in 1860, with her husband and
2 children.
After living in
Christchurch for 4 years the family moved to Cust --- is
survived by 5 daughters, 1 son, 42 grandchildren, 36
great grandchildren,
and 3 great, great
grandchildren.------ lots more ---------
Wellington - 068
PABST - Dr J.C.
---- formerly of Auckland, who came to Wellington 2
years ago, died suddenly, ------
Wanganui - 069
PECK - Death in Wanganui -- one of the best known
musicians in New Zealand. Mr Lesley Peck arrived here 20 years
ago from England. ---------- married a daughter
of the late Mr S.H.DREW
and leaves a young daughter. ------- a long
column --------
Obituary - 069a
LAW - Mr Henry Robert Law, of Dunedin
-- who was well known in insurance circles. Mr Law
was the 2nd son of the late Mr Henderson Law and was born in Dunedin
---- after the
death of his father in 1900, he joined the firm of Henderson,
Law & Co. when his brother Mr James A. Law died
in 1901 he became sole member of that firm.
------- he was a single man.
Wednesday 21
May 1924
Inquest - 070
McKENZIE
- John McKenzie, body was found on the Mt Nessing
range --- deceased died from natural causes ---
inquest at Timaru --- he was nearly 70 years
of age.
Deaths - 071
WHITE - Mrs Alice
White, aged 64 years, daughter of late Mr J.Chapman of
Fernside, Canterbury, --- is survived by her husband and
3 daughters.
LINNEMANN
- Carl J.E. -------- was born in
Hamburg in 1840 and resided at Hokitika for about 60
years. ---- survived by 2 married daughters and 2 sons.
Thursday 22
May 1924
Death - 072
COOK - Mr A.E.Cook of
"Arthurstone" Loburn, a well known farmer and
cricketer, died --- after a short illness.
Deaths - 073
McKENNA -
Mrs McKenna, who formerly resided at Westport, died at Nelson
on Monday.
DALE - Miss
Lucy Dale, --- deceased is survived by 2 sisters and 1
brother.
CLINTON -
Mr Allen Clinton, a former resident of Waimangaroa and Westport died
at Auckland on Monday.
Death - 074
HAITE - Mr George Charles Haite, R.I.,
R.O.L. R.B.C. who died on 31 March -- at the age
of 68. His work as a water colour artist
----- lots more
Friday 23
May 1924
Obituary - 075
BOAL - Mr John Boal whose death occurred on
April 26th at the home of his sister, Mrs A.M.Porter, Ballygowan, County Down,
Ireland. ------- well known
throughout the Dominion -- in
connection with the Presbyterian Y.W.Bible Class of New
Zealand -------
Dannevirke - 076
de MALMANCHE - Mr B.L. de Malmanche of
Tipapakuku, Dannevirke, death occurred very suddenly on
Monday ----- was only 58 years of age,
was of French extraction and was born at
Akaroa. Later the family went to the North Island. He is
survived by his father and mother, his widow and family of 7.
Casualties - 077
WAGHORN - Alfred
Waghorn -- body discovered in a large lagoon, ---- Kaikoura
----- 56 years of age 17 years, in NZ. an inquest will be held
tomorrow
FRIEDMAN - Louis
Duncan Friedman aged 6 and half years son of Mr
W.H.Friedman of Woodham road,Christchurch,
--------- an inquest will be held -----
Obituary - 078
GROSE - Mr Theodore A.Grose, ---- who died
last Thursday, spent 49 years in the Dominion. He and Mrs
Grose arrived at Port Chalmers, by the sailing ship Wennington,
----
Devenport, where Mr Grose was
born in 1853. For the past 42 years Mr and Mrs Grose have
resided in Christchurch ---
he is
survived by his widow, 4 sons, 4 daughters and 26
grandchildren.
Saturday
24
May 1924
Southland - 079
ANDREWS - William
Mosely Andrews, -- the deceased was only 49 years of age, born
in Milton, learnt the building trade, brother Mr Bert
Andrews -------
Funeral write-up - 080
COOK - Mr Arthur Ernest Cook, who died at his
residence "Arthurstone" Loburn, on Wednesday
------- Mr Cook is survived by his wife, 3 daughters and
2 sons.
The funeral
took place at the Rangiora Anglician Cemetery yesterday.
--------
Death - 081
HUMPHREYS - Regret was expressed by Members of
the Management committee of the NZ cricket council last night
regarding the death of Mr W.A.Humphreys. ------------
Mr Averill Humphreys was born in Christchurch in
1886 ------ lots more
Obituary - 082
HUMPHREYS - Mr W.Averill Humphreys, son of Mr George
Humphreys -- which took place at London on Wednesday,
born in Christchurch in 1886,----- in 1901 left
with his parents for England
--- was at Harrow ---- left England with his father in
1907 ------ a lot more -----
Funeral write-up - 083
WATSON - The funeral of the late Mrs
H.E.B.Watson, took place at Springston Cemetery --- 44 years
of age, was the only child of Mrs and the late
Mr J.Grabau of
"Meadowbrook" Tai-Tapu, who were early pioneers of the
district. --- She leaves a husband, a mother, daughter, and 3
sons.
-- lots more ----- list
of names ----
Monday 26
May 1924
Whakatane - Obituary - 084
Maori chief Hurinui APANUI -
One of the foremost Natives in New Zealand, Hurinui
Apanui, a leading chief of the Ngatiawa tribe, nearly 70 years
of age, died at Whakatane Pa this morning.
It is stated that Hurinui
could trace his genealogy back further than any other Chief in the
Dominion. He was a fine type of native, over 6 feet in
height, of sturdy
build and handsome figure and
bearing, every inch a Chief. Preparations are noe being
made for a great tangi, which may last a month,
and Natives from all over the
Dominion are expected
Found Drowned - 085
BROCKLEHURST -
Richard, a single man, aged 30 drowned in the Red Jack's
Creek, near Ngahere ----was employed as a cook in the survey
camp ----
Napier - 086
GRACE - Nurse Fanny Grace passed away at Napier
Hospital last week. The late Miss Grace received her training in the
Chelsea Infirmary, London.
when she
came to the Dominion she was a Plunket nurse for a time and later
Matron of the Wairoa Hospital.
Deaths - 087
RANSON - Harry, died this
week aged 59 -- builder and contractor in Wellington, born in
Jersey, came here as a boy with his parents. ----
CRAIG - Selwyn Campbell
Craig, a well-known Auckland motorist, died
Thursday -----
CRAWFORD - David,
aged 69, died Dunedin a well-known business man.
Tuesday 27
May 1924
Inquest - 088
BROCKLEHURST - Joseph James --- held at Ngahere
this afternoon, ---- who was found dead in Red Jack's
Creek on Sunday morning. ----- He had accidentally
fallen
from the bridge to the creek.
Masterton - 089
COLLERTON - A motor car lost a tyre rounding
a sharp corner, 3 miles from Masterton and
capsized, its occupants were Messrs GRIFFIN, HENEY and W. Collerton of
Tinui,
Collerton was dead, and
Griffin was bruised, Heney escaped injury.
deceased was 38 years of age
Dunedin - 090
CURRIE - Ewan Keith
Currie was admitted to the hospital on Friday evening
---------- died yesterday morning -- a child
-----------
Waipawa - 091
ESAM - Gordon
Esam, orchardist, of Hastings, was killed in a motor
accident on Saturday. ----- Esam died soon after the doctor arrived.
Launch - Toi-Toi - 092 & 092a
BARTER - Clarence Edward Barter, age 15 was drowned
yesterday morning in the fierce northerly gale at present raging
along the coast, the well known launch ToiToi
was swamped off Adderley
Head, and a passenger Clarence Edward Barter aged 15
years was drowned --------- a very very long
column, email for a copy.
Deaths - 093 -
BROWN - Mr James Brown, an
old resident of Greymouth. 70 years of age, is survived
by a widow, 2 daughters and 3 sons.
WALL - Mrs Wall of
Koiterangi. was 62 years of age, and is survived by her husband, 2
daughters and 2 sons.
DAVIES - Mr George
Davies, of Hokitika died at the Hokitika Hospital on
Saturday, was 83 years of age and is survived by 2 daughters.
SIMKIN - Mr
Percy Simkin a resident of Karamea --- died suddenly
yesterday. Deceased who was 24 years of age -----
LOBB - Mrs Lobb, wife
of the caretaker of the Old People's Home died at Westport
yesterday. was 54 years of age is survived by her husband.
Wednesday
28
May 1924
Launch Fatality - 094
BARTER - No trace of victim
- Search for the body of the boy Barter --- by a brother of the
boy, -------
Auckland - 095
LILY - The
body found --- on Sunday has been identified as that of James
Lily aged 70.
Obituary - 096
MILES
- Mrs William Miles, late of Wellington,
-- her sudden death, which took place in Christchurch on
Sunday morning. Mrs Miles who
born Oxford, North Canterbury, lived in
Wellington about 5 years ago ---- She is survived by her husband, Mr
William Miles, and 3 sons ----- more ---
Obituary - 097
SINNOTT - The death
occurred of Mr Thomas Sinnott, of Stafford, a pioneer resident of
the district. was 65 years of age, survived by 2
daughters and 4 sons.
Thursday 29
May 1924
Inquest - 098
CHARLESWORTH -
Harry Charlesworth, aged 38, a married man with 5 childre,
living at Tiakithuna, Palmeston North ------run over by a railway
engine
Wellington - 099
GIBLIN - Arthur
Giblin, died at Wellington, formerly of Nelson,Mr Giblin
who was about 60 years of age was born at Motueka,
------ lots more.
Ashburton - 100
McCLEERY - Hugh, an old identity of the
Ashburton County has been removed by death in the person of Mr Hugh
McCleery, of Coldstream. --- worked on the
Coldstream
Station as far back as 1880. and he was employed there for
practically the whole of the subsequent period. He passed away on
Friday aged 76 years ----
internment took place at the Coldstream Estate on Monday -----
Inquest - 101
NIVEN - Mabel Josephine Rosina Nevin
aged 4 and half years of age, who died at her home St Albans
early on Tuesday morning. Willian Henry Nevin, father of
the
child said his daughter had
suffered off and on with bronchitis practically since birth.
-------
Friday 30
May 1924
Obituary - 102
GOW - Dr William Baxter Gow. -- born at
Criess, Perthshire, Scotland, ------- arrived here in the
Gothic in November 1899, he leaves a widow, a son
and daughter.
Mr J.G.Gow, inspector of schools for Timaru is a
brother ----another is the late Mr John G.Gow, Trade
Commissioner
Launch fatality - 103
BARTER - still searching for the body, found the
mailbag in Pile Bay, near the fort ---
South Africa - 104
LESLIE - The friends of Mrs P.D.Leslie late of
Wellington, her death in South Africa. is survived by her
husband and 2 sons and 2 daughters.--- names ---
Weedons - 105
LLOYD - Much sympathy
has been expressed for Mr and Mrs W. Lloyd in the loss of their
younger son, after a brief illness.
Wakefield - 106
STEBBINGS - Mr
Charles George Stebbings, Waimea County overseer for the last
6 years. died suddenly at Wakefield --------- in his
54th year -------.
Saturday 31
May 1924
Auckland - 107
CURRAN -
Frederick A. Curran, married, an advertising salesman
----- died after admission to hospital
Death - 108
FRIEND - John Friend ---- sudden death at
Wellington last week. Mr Friend eldest son of Rev
Percival Friend, one of the early missionaries at Levuka,
Fiji. ---------
Obituary - 109
GRIFFEN - The death occurred yesterday morning of Mr
Frank Griffen at his res. Yaldhurst road Upper Riccarton at
the age of 59 years. began life as a tailor in Dunedin,
---
went into the hotel business at Roxburgh.
From there he moved to Brighton, Dunedin. then to the
Albion in Greymouth. ------ lots more
Beverley Evans
Christchurch NZ
April 2006
amended October 2010
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