ADAMS. Funeral Notice. Herald, 6th February 1897. Mrs Adams, died 14th February 1897, wife of William Adams. No buriel info.
ADAMS John J
Settlers who came to Taieri Beach by sea had varied experiences. The Adams Family in 1861 took Possession of 7 and 8 block 25, Clarendon SD; part of the farm later occupied by Thomas Hughan and later Robert Joseph. When the family left Dunedin there had been very heavy rain. Mr Adams took 1 cartload of their possessions to the boat safely, crossing the flooded Leith. Just after the wnd load reached the other side, the street bridge collapsed into the stream, in Albany Street the water was up to the cart axle and through the flood Mrs Adams and the family had to trudge. The boat sailed round to Taireri Mouth, but had to put back because the bar was bad. The next day she tried again. When she appeared in the Bay the ploughman employed on the farm yoked the bullocks into the sledge to go down to the mouth to meet the family, as the boat neared the bar Mr W J Dyer who kept the Store and the punt at Taierei ferry, and new the bar well, climed into the rigging to direct the Skipper. A sudden huge roller struck the boat and threw her so on her beem ends that Mr Dyer clinging to the rigging, had his coat tails soaked in the sea. Fortunately she righted herself before the following wave caught her and flung her clear across the bar into smooth water inside the mouth; and ( said John Adams, as a old man speaking of it at the end of his days) "it was one of the larger boats trading into Taireri at the time. One can imagine how glad Mrs Adams must of been to reach her new home at the end of such a journey.
Mr Adams who had come to Dunedin by the ship "Blundell' in 1848 was a Tailor but found no chance of making a living at that trade. He first bought a boat and rowed trips to and fro about the harbour to bring firewood to the small early Dunedin. With young John, his son, he had a contract to clear bush near Clyde and St David Streets to allow of new streets being formed. The family then went to farm at Taierei Beach. Father and son tried their luck at Gariels Gully, but like so many failed to make any fortune so went back to the farm.
In 1862 young John started on his own account for the Waitahuna diggings, taking with him a bullock drawn sledge on wich he carted firewood to the camps, selling it at 4/- a bundle, till his father sent for him to come home to do the ploughing. That work being finished young John and his brother Robert Noble Adams, went to Tuapeka diggings, setting up as Carriers with a cart and bullocks.
In 1864 the family left the farm for Dunedin, selling to Hughans. Young John made a name for himself eventually as one of Dunedins best known Solicitors, and was admitted to the Bar in 1874, he continued his practice alone untill 1884 when he took into partnership his younger brother A.S. Adams, the firm then being known as Adams Brothers. He died in 1936 , at the age of 92, an outstanding example of a man who rose from labouring to professional status by his own exertions. He was too old to have been a scholar at Taierei Beach, though the younger Robert Noble, Rebecca and David were probably among the 1st pupils in 1862. Robert Noble Adams called the meeting that originated the Otago Early Settlers Associated in March 1898 and a question from a poem written by him is the motto of the association: "Re animate Otagos pioneers to fame undying through the dying years"
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AGNEW. Herald, 12th June 1940. On June 10th at the Auckland Hospital, Mary Jane, dearly loved wife of Stuart Agnew, of Browns Bay. Funeral will leave C Little and Sons, Hobson Street, today Wednesday at 2pm. No other details.
AICKIN Graves. Obit, Auckland. 1923.
ALBON. Herald, 8th July 1914. Advertisment. Dogs for sale. Fox Terrier bitch, puppy, Pedigree. By the crack winning dog, Mentone, Mangere. Price 2 Pound 2 Shillings. Wires Preference. J Albon, Mangere.
ALEXANDER. Christchurch Star, 10th of March 1880. On the 8th of March at Christchurch, Jessie, beloved wife of Captain
Alexander. Deeply regretted. Age 43 years. No other details.
ALEXANDER. Obituary. New Zealand Times, 26th May 1919. Obituary for Captain James Alexander, Ponsonby, Auckland. Contact me for details. (SCR)
ALISON. Herald, 20th April 1923. Obituary. Scrapbook. Obituary for Alexander Alison of Devonport, Auckland. Contact me.
ALLEN. Christchurch Star, 5th March 1880. On the 4th of March at the Golden Age Hotel.
Rose, infant daughter of Henry and Elizabeth, age 6 months. No other details.
ALLEN. Funeral Notice. Herald, 13th August 1914. About August the 8th, at Cambridge, England. Paul Henry, 6th son of W S Allen of Annandale, Piako, aged 26 years. No other details.
ALLEN. Mr W Shepherd, Piako. Obit. scr.
AMBRIDGE.
Ellen Florence, on August the 14th 1960, at Auckland Hospital, dearly loved wife of William Claude Ambridge, of 20 Matata St, Blockhouse Bay, loved mother of Lal (Mrs G Rushing) at the late Glenis, also loved Grandma of Glenis Marie, aged 57 years. At rest. A service will be held at W H Tongue and sons Chapel, tomorrow, Tuesday, at 1 45 pm, funeral then leaving for Waikumete Crematorium.
AMBRIDGE Ellen Florence, on August 14th 1960.
Loving sister inlaw of Alf Chorley and dearly loved Aunty of Doreen, Colin and family of Papakura. Sadly missed.
AMBRIDGE Ellen Florence, on August 14th 1960.
Loving sister inlaw of Wally and Dot and beloved Aunty of Jeanette, Barrie and Les. Peacefully sleeping.
AMBRIDGE Ellen Florence, on August 14th 1960.
Dearly beloved Aunty of Marion and David Goldsworthy. (Hamilton)
AMBRIDGE Ellen Florence, on August 14th 1960.
Dearly loved Aunty of Ann and John Goldsworthy. (Dunedin)
AMNER. Herald, 13th June 1940. On June 12th, at the Waikato Hospital, Thomas, dearly beloved husband of Florence Annie, and loved Daddy Of Edith and Phyills, aged 54 years. The funeral will leave the Chapel of W H Taylor and Sons, Hamilton at 1 30pm tomorrow, Friday, June 14th for the Hamilton East Cemetery.
AMOS. Veronica Kathleen (Vonie) On November 25th 1969, suddenly, at her home, West Melton, Christchurch. Loved daughter of the late Mary Frances Gassney, and loved sister of Cecily Whittle, sister inlaw of Bill and Aunt of Gary. May she rest in peace.
AMYES. Christchurch Star, 1st December 1900. On the 30th of November at Lake View, Irwell, Edmund Amyes, in his 90th year. No other details.
AMYES. Funeral Notice. Christchurch Press, 24th March 1927.
On March 15th, at Fernside, Violet Elva, dearly loved twin daughter of Mr and Mrs C G Amyes, aged 7 months. No buriel info.
ANDERSON. Herald, 21st June 1940. On June 20th at Auckland Hospital, Francis Peter, dearly beloved infant son of Thomas and Ella Anderson of 5 Shorwell Street, Sandringham, aged 4 months. RIP. Interred at Waikumete Cemetery.
Anderson Robert Neil. Overcrowded Ketch from Nuie. scr. acc. 1915.
ANDERSON On the 21th of December 1889, at Auckland, Mrs James Anderson, wife of Mr James Anderson, tailor, late of Christchurch, age 78 Years. No other details.
ANDERSON. Anderson Fred of (Pukapuka) Warkworth. 15.
ANDERSON. Weekly News, 12th November 1914. On the 26th of October 1914, at Te Kopuru Hospital, Charles Edward, of Ararua, Matakohe, Kaipara, late of Norrkoping, Sweden, aged 54 years. No additional info.
ANDERSON. John, on November 25th 1969, at Rotorua Hospital, beloved father of Rangi, Mrs Darlington, Taupo. Clara, Mrs Rewa, Taupo. Rosie, Mrs Graham, Taupo. Norman, Invercargill. Andy, Rotorua, and Robert, Auckland. Funeral at Taupo Public Cemetery at 11am.
ANDERSON.
ANDERSON, Catherine McNab. On November 10th 1965, (suddenly at Green Lane Hospital of 20 Wat--- St, Mt Eden, dearly beloved wife of Robert Thompson. A service will be held at Greyfrairs Presbyterian Church, Mt. Eden at 10.am tomorrow (Saturday) the funeral then leaving for Purewa Crematorium. Cut flowers only please.
ANDREW. Margaret, On January 3rd 1970, suddenly at her daughters home, Hamilton, loved wife of William, and dearly loved mother of Maureen (Mrs G H Collins, Hamilton)Beverley (Mrs B R Dawe, Mount Wellington.) Eneata, (Mrs G G Andrews, Te Kuiti.) and June, (Mrs R Kelly, 1 Rawling Street, Melville, Hamilton. Loved grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. In her 75th year. RIP. Funeral prayers will be recited at the Catholic Church, Pine Ave, Melville, Hamilton, tomorrow, Tuesday at 11am funeral then leaving for the Hamilton Park Cemetery.
ANDREW. William F M Andrew, on Nov 1st 1984, at Waikato Hospital, husband of the late Maggie Andrew, father of Maureen, Beverley, Nita and June. Rest in peace Dad. A service will be held in the Hamilton Park Chapel, Newstead, on Monday the 5th of November, at 11 30am, followed by interment in the Park Cemetery.
ANDREW. Clifford Noel, on October 8th 1977, at Taumaranui Hospital, loved youngest son of the late James and Mary Andrew, father of Garry, Margaret, Marie, Bill, Colin and David, aged 65 years. A graveside service will be held at the Te Kuiti Cemetery, tomorrow, Tuesday at 1pm, prior to interment.
ANDREWS. Accident. Heather Caroline. Contact me for details. scr 1923.
APPLETON. Weekly News, 21st October 1915. Report of death. On the 7th of May 1915, at Cape Helles, Charlie, 6th son of Josephine and the late John Appleton, aged 22 years. No other details.
ARMSTRONG. Obituary. Herald, 18th August 1923. Obituary for Mr J H Brooke Armstrong, of Opotiki. Contact me for details.
ARMSTRONG. Obituary. Herald, 19th September 1923. Obituary for Mrs Sarah Armstrong, late of Raglan. Contact me for details.
ARMSTRONG. Wounded at Gate Pa, Tauranga on 29th April 1864. William Armstrong of the 14th Regiment, aged 28 years. Gunshot to right thigh, very slight injury. No other details.
ASHCROFT. Funeral notice.
Alice Beatrice, on November 11th 1965, at a private hospital, widow of Robert Henry Ashcroft and loved mother of ? aged 95 years. A service will be held at Saint Chad's Anglican Church, Meadowbank, at 3 10 pm. today, Friday, funeral then leaving for Purewa Crematorium. Cut flowers only.
ASHER Thomas, Grey Lynn. Obit. scr.
ASHWIN. Weekly News, Death Notice, Announcement only. On the 1st of January 1915, at Awaroa, Waiheki, William Charles Durham, husband of Elizabeth, aged 74 years. No other details.
ASHWORTH. Weekly News, 25th October 1944. C P Ashworth of Alexandra. Contact me for details.
ATCHINSON William. Obit, Waiuku. 1923.
ATKINSON. Obituary. Herald, 16th July 1923. Obituary for John Atkinson, of Hamilton. Contact me for details.
AUSTEN. Funeral Notice. Herald, 11th August 1914. On August the 9th, at Suva, Fiji. Arthur Henry Austen. Master Mariner, aged 71 years. No other details.