Kevin O'Brien Family Connections

Callum James DICKSON (Private). Parents: Ian James DICKSON and Lesley Frances TICKLE.

Colin Gavin DICKSON (Gavin) (Private). Parents: Colin William Donald DICKSON and Mary Elizabeth ROSS .

He was married to Petra EDWARDS.⁽⁵⁵²⁾ Children were: Maree DICKSON, Aaron DICKSON.

Colin William Donald DICKSON (Private). Parents: Roderick John DICKSON (Rod) and Rubina Maud BOWIE (Ruby) .

He was married to Mary Elizabeth ROSS on 31 Mar 1944.⁽⁵⁵³⁾ Started off on a Maori lease.Had 1000 acres when he sold up. 'First time I had any dough'. Staff ?, not really- one reason I did alright.Taken the place over from a returned soldier. Had to milk the cows, it was three years before I could think of selling them. Milked cows for about seven years. She (Mary) was against employees: "we can do it"; she worked hard too. [CD] Children were: Ian James DICKSON, Donald Alexander DICKSON (Don) , Graeme Ross DICKSON, Colin Gavin DICKSON (Gavin).

Cooper Glen DICKSON (Private). Parents: Alexander William DICKSON and Sharon Mary WARD.

Deborah Jeanette DICKSON (Private). Parents: William John David DICKSON and Ailsa Jeanette MCINDOE.

Children were: Zara Louisa DICKSON, Courtenee Jeanette Grace PALMER, Bethany Faith PALMER .

Donald Alexander DICKSON (Don)⁽⁵⁵⁴⁾⁽⁵⁵⁵⁾ (photo) was born on 18 Oct 1885 in Blenheim.⁽⁵⁵⁶⁾⁽⁵⁵⁷⁾ He was living about 1902 in Abt Kawhatau (nr Mangaweka).⁽⁵⁵⁸⁾ With Rod, 'felling bush and camping'. [Mel] He was living about 1910 in Bunnythorpe.⁽⁵⁵⁹⁾ He was a Farmer in 1911 in Blenheim.⁽⁵⁶⁰⁾ Later drover according to Janice. Don Stedman has had his drover's books.

He was living on 7 Nov 1935 in Stratford, NZL.⁽⁵⁶¹⁾⁽⁵⁶²⁾ Moved to Midhurst 1939. [JOB] He was living in Oct 1944 in Midhurst, Taranaki, NZL.⁽⁵⁶³⁾ He died on 3 Mar 1950.⁽⁵⁶⁴⁾ He was buried in Kopuatama Cemetery Stratford NZL.⁽⁵⁶⁵⁾ Headstone, Row 29 at far end from road, Kopuatama Cemetery Stratford:
DICKSON
Donald Alexander
Eliza Helena
Elizabeth Christina
John Donald Christian
Dearly loved ' He never altered Dot, he was just as kind and loving to my children as he was to me'. [Mel]
Sat out in woodshed in pain from cancer (abt 1948). Called 'Tanpa' by Janice. [JOB] Parents: John Moir DICKSON and Elizabeth CAMERON (Lizzie).

He was married to Eliza Helena NEILSEN on 29 Mar 1910 in Halcombe.⁽⁵⁶⁶⁾ After WW1 went to Kohuritai, Whangamomona.
Hand coloured photo of Albert, abt 50x35cm in large wooden frame, hung over mantelpiece in Midhurst home. [JOB]
Children were: Elizabeth Christina DICKSON (Bonnie) , Dorothy Mary DICKSON, John Donald Christian DICKSON, William Albert DICKSON (Bill) , Donald Alexander DICKSON (Alec/x or Pedro), Gladys Helena DICKSON.

Donald Alexander DICKSON (Alec/x or Pedro)⁽⁵⁶⁷⁾ (photo) was born on 15 Oct 1919 in Waipuku, Taranaki, NZL.⁽¹⁹⁸⁾⁽⁵⁶⁸⁾ He served in the military in 1944 in Pte 804513, No. 3 Coy. 22 N.Z. Motor Bn 2 N.Z.E.F. M.E.F..⁽⁵⁶⁹⁾ He died on 14 Feb 1986.⁽¹⁹⁸⁾ He was a Fisherman in Kaikoura. Refers to himself as 'Alex' in correspondence.
Janice 'went Kaikoura in August, the year mother died, stayed at Kaikoura pub, and uncle Alec sneaked up behind me and put a live crayfish up my back'. [JOB] Parents: Donald Alexander DICKSON (Don) and Eliza Helena NEILSEN.

He was married to Myrtle O'CONNOR . Children were: Sally DICKSON.

Donald Alexander DICKSON (Don) (Private). Parents: Colin William Donald DICKSON and Mary Elizabeth ROSS .

He was married to Jill Frances THOMPSON.⁽⁵⁷⁰⁾ He was divorced from Jill Frances THOMPSON.⁽⁵⁷¹⁾ Children were: Simon DICKSON, Andrew DICKSON.

Donna Fiona DICKSON (Private). Parents: William Albert DICKSON (Bill) and Thyrle COMMERER.

Children were: PCRdau1 ROBINSON, PCRson1 ROBINSON.

Dorothy Mary DICKSON⁽⁵⁷²⁾ was born on 21 Oct 1912.⁽⁵⁷³⁾ She was living on 9 Mar 1953 in 434 South Street, New Plymouth.⁽⁵⁷⁴⁾ She died on 13 Apr 1983.⁽⁵⁷⁵⁾ STEDMAN, Dorothy Mary,
--(Late of 22 McFarlane
Street Oakura). On Wednes-
day, April 13 1983 at Barrett
Street Hospital. Dearly loved
wife of Jack and loved mother
and mother-in-law of Donald
and Susie, Sheri and Tony
Walsh and Andrew. Loved
grandma of her grandchildren.
Special thanks to the nurses
and staff of Ward 21 for their
care.
Friends are invited to attend
a service to be held at the
Taranaki Crematorium Chapel
on Friday, April 15 at 1pm.
W. ABRAHAMS LTD
FDANZ She was a Nurse, later made soft furnishings.⁽⁵⁷⁶⁾ She was also known as Dot.⁽⁵⁷⁷⁾ A hoarder. A nurse at one time and later got into sewing soft furnishings. Outspoken, not too tactful at times. An organiser took care of Bon's affairs after her death. [JOB] Parents: Donald Alexander DICKSON (Don) and Eliza Helena NEILSEN.

She was married to John Jackson STEDMAN 1939 ? in New Plymouth ?.⁽⁵⁷⁸⁾ Quite a hoarder. Children were: Donald John STEDMAN, Sherilyn Claire STEDMAN , Andrew James STEDMAN.

Elizabeth DICKSON Parents: Melwyn Raymond DICKSON (Mel and Helen.

She was married to Ivan YOUNG.⁽⁵⁷⁹⁾

Elizabeth Ann DICKSON (Ann) (Private). Parents: John David DICKSON (Jack) and Clara Myrtle RANSOM (Myrtle) .

She was married to Frank Halley POPPE on 25 May 1957 in Marton.⁽⁵⁸⁰⁾⁽⁵⁸¹⁾ Children were: Susan Joy POPPE , Vicki Ann POPPE.

Elizabeth Christina DICKSON

Elizabeth Christina DICKSON (Bonnie)⁽⁵⁸²⁾ (photo) was born on 15 Mar 1911 in Hawera.⁽⁵⁸³⁾⁽¹⁹⁸⁾ She was living between 1948 and 1950 in 2 Aitken Terrace, Kingsland, Auckland.⁽⁵⁸⁴⁾ She died on 31 Oct 1952 in 88 Kelburn Parade, Wellington.⁽⁵⁸⁵⁾⁽¹⁹⁸⁾ She was buried in Kopuatama Cemetary Stratford NZL.⁽⁵⁸⁶⁾ She was a Teacher.⁽⁵⁸⁷⁾ Head Lady Teacher Petone Central School at date of her death. Previously in reverse order:
Teacher of handicapped children at Wellington in basement of Basin Reserve Pavillion; Travelling teacher for handicapped;
Visiting teacher for handicapped schools about 1934;
Staff of Correspondence School, Clifton Terrace, Wellington.

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She was educated Teachers' College in Auckland.⁽⁵⁸⁸⁾ She was described as very smart looks.⁽⁵⁸⁹⁾ She was ill with Heart disease, rheumatic fever as child..⁽⁵⁹⁰⁾ She was also known as Bonnie or Bon.⁽⁵⁹¹⁾ Chosen by Bon's mother. Her father would have called her Topsy. Highly skilled in handcrafts. During WW2 went to Trentham Military camp to teach them part- time to servicewomen. Known for embroidery, smocking, leatherwork, toys etc.
Extremely fond of racing, as was whole family. Never married; one of her boy friends died. National Party supporter.
Didn't have milk when little, in bush without house cow and living in a tin shack with corrugated iron walls. [JOB]
Parents: Donald Alexander DICKSON (Don) and Eliza Helena NEILSEN.

Divorce from Elsie May Rhodes
Decreee Absolute Supreme Court 1943/2/173.

Notice in The NZ Truth Wed., 8 Apr 1942, p.8:
LEGAL NOTICE
To Horace Edward Hodder
formerly of Amesbury Street,
Palmerston North, Salesman, but now
of parts unknown.
TAKE NOTICE that a citation has been
issued out of the Supreme Court of New Zealand
at Auckland citing you to appear and answer
the petition of Elsie May Hodder of 65
Wellington Street in the City of Auckland
where she prays for a disolution of her
marriage to you on the grounds of desertion...

Exhibit:
Letter from L E Sowry, Barrister & Solicitor, Devon Street, New Plymouth, Jul 1937:

Mr H. E. Hodder
Drapers Assistant
C/- Garners Drapery Open Warehouse
290 Cuba Street
Palmerston North

Dear Sir,
I have been consulted by Miss Elizabeth Christina Dickson of Hawera, formerly a school teacher, who informs me that she is pregnant by you. She has handed me the letters and telegrams she has from time to time received from you. These as you know, reveal the history of your relationship with her over a long period. The last letter she received from you would suggest (to use a colloquial phrase) that you intend to "let her down".
It is this letter which has caused her to consult me.
Expenses
Hospital £ 22-13-0
Doctor £ 2-14-0
Surgical £ 30- 0-0

£ 54-17-0

Various surgical procedures for obstructed bladder.
My client will also have to pay the following expenses:

Maternity home £ 15-0-0
Doctors' expenses £ 7-7-0
Clothing for mother & baby £ 20-0-0
Pram £ 4-0-0

£ 46-7-0

In the condition my client is in she will have to stay in the maternity home for the best part of a month.
There is also the question of the maintenance of the child until it is 16 years of age.
You are aware that my client has had to leave her position as a school teacher at which she was earning £4 a week.

..continues asking for payment etc..

Extract from affidavit, petitioner's solicitor:
D. 80/42 Northern Judical District ( Auckland Registry)

Allan Halsey Winter member of firm Sullivan, Winter, solictors, Auckland. Acted in 1937 when instituted proceedings in Magistrates Court at Auckland to obtain maintenance order for herself and child of the marriage of the respondent.
Summons issued. Police unable to locate. Ascertained that L L Sowry issued proccedings for an affiliation order on behalf of a client who resided at Hawera. Warrant to Apprehend issued in that case 22/11/1937 and still gazetted ( 24/3/1942).
In November 1941 communicated with Director of NZ Military Forces but not located...

Extract from affidavit of petitioner Mrs E. M Hodder:

I was Elsie May Rhodes b. 12/8/1930. Married by Revd. Canon H Pack. After marriage lived and cohabited with my husband at Hawera and Palmerston North.
Our child Douglas Rhodes Hodder b. 20/7/1931.
On or about 1st day of July 1937 at Amesbury Street, Palmerston North.. wilfully deserted me.
..Salesman in and about Hawera.. lived together until February 1936 when we agreed to separate. Received £1-12-6 /week for maintenance compartively regularly.
Living at Amesbury Street, Palmerston North, H E Hodder left to go to Wellington and no word of whereabouts.. no support or contribution to child of marriage..
In July 1937 he showed me a letter (exhibit). He was very upset and said he was going to disappear. I reasoned with him. For the sake of our child I urged him to stay seeing the child was born during the period of our separation.

No order for maintenance was made; custody of Douglas was awarded to his mother.

Children were: Janice DICKSON.

Ella Francis DICKSON (Private). Parents: Brian Wayne DICKSON and Hon Paula Mary TORDOFF.

Ellen Elizabeth DICKSON (Nell) (photo) was born on 19 Aug 1901.⁽⁵⁹²⁾⁽⁵⁹³⁾ Poss born Patea IQ) She died on 19 Jun 1985.⁽⁵⁹⁴⁾ Parents: William John DICKSON (Will) and Maude Preston PLAYER (Maggie).

She was married to George Ross DALLAS (Jock) on 3 Jun 1924.⁽⁵⁹⁵⁾ Children were: Duncan DALLAS, Roderick DALLAS (Rod), Ronald DALLAS (Ron).

Gayle DICKSON Parents: George DICKSON and Lillian Jean MARTIN.

George DICKSON was born in 1915. He died on 20 Dec 1982.

Children were: Ann DICKSON, John DICKSON, Gayle DICKSON, George Jnr DICKSON, Peter DICKSON, Grant DICKSON, Gordon DICKSON.

George Jnr DICKSON. Parents: George DICKSON and Lillian Jean MARTIN.

Gillian Frances DICKSON (Private). Parents: Ian James DICKSON and Lesley Frances TICKLE.

Gladys Helena DICKSON (Private). Parents: Donald Alexander DICKSON (Don) and Eliza Helena NEILSEN.

She was married to Ian ALEXANDER on 25 May 1942 in Stratford Presbyterian Church.⁽⁵⁹⁶⁾ Witnesses: Donald & Bridemaid Betty Morrison Came back to Waipuku when married. Children were: Barbara ALEXANDER, Margaret ALEXANDER, Donald Harry ALEXANDER, Graham John ALEXANDER, Gwitha Elsie ALEXANDER, Ian Murray ALEXANDER, Ross Nelson ALEXANDER.

Gordon DICKSON Parents: George DICKSON and Lillian Jean MARTIN.

Graeme Ross DICKSON (Private). Parents: Colin William Donald DICKSON and Mary Elizabeth ROSS.

He was married to Carol ZOHS on 8 Feb 1978.⁽⁵⁹⁷⁾ Children were: Lance DICKSON, Roderick DICKSON.

Graham Kenneth DICKSON⁽⁴⁾⁽²⁾ was born. Parents: Lindsay Phillip DICKSON and Aline Rosalie HARRISON.

He was married to Karen Mary FINER. Children were: Tania Sharee DICKSON.

Grant DICKSON Parents: George DICKSON and Lillian Jean MARTIN.

Gweneth Helena DICKSON (Private). Parents: William Albert DICKSON (Bill) and Thyrle COMMERER.

Children were: RMdau1 MANSON, RMdau2 MANSON.

Helen Seaton DICKSON was christened on 10 May 1845 in Dundee, Angus, SCT.⁽⁵⁹⁸⁾ She was born about 10 May 1845 in Dundee, Angus, SCT.⁽⁵⁹⁹⁾ Parents: William DICKSON and Margaret MOIR.

Helen Seton DICKSON (Nell) (photo) was born on 13 Mar 1875.⁽¹⁹⁸⁾ She was living on 7 Nov 1935 in Mataroa, (near Taihape), NZL.⁽⁶⁰⁰⁾ She died on 7 Mar 1952.⁽⁶⁰¹⁾ She was buried in Taihape.⁽⁶⁰²⁾ Parents: John Moir DICKSON and Elizabeth CAMERON (Lizzie).

She was married to Patrick Francis TROY on 25 Nov 1896 in Hunterville.⁽⁶⁰³⁾⁽⁶⁰⁴⁾ Troys lived in Morrinsville [B McF] Children were: Mary Eileen Elizabeth TROY (Eileen) , Stuart Patrick TROY (Son Troy).

Ian DICKSON (Private). Parents: Alexander James FITZSIMMONS (Alec/Fitz) and Margaret Moir DICKSON (Rosie) . Parents: Unknown UNKMSSP and Margaret Moir DICKSON (Rosie).

He was married to Isobel Jill PATCHING on 14 Apr 1951.⁽⁶⁰⁵⁾ Children were: Alexander William DICKSON , Brian Wayne DICKSON.

Ian James DICKSON (Private). Parents: Colin William Donald DICKSON and Mary Elizabeth ROSS.

He was married to Lesley Frances TICKLE on 6 Jan 1968.⁽⁶⁰⁶⁾ Children were: Paul Curtis DICKSON, Callum James DICKSON, Gillian Frances DICKSON.

Ian R J DICKSON (Donboy)⁽⁶⁰⁷⁾⁽⁶⁰⁸⁾ (photo) was born after 25 Oct 1908.⁽⁶⁰⁹⁾⁽⁶¹⁰⁾ He died on 24 Oct 1942 in El Alamein.⁽⁶¹¹⁾⁽⁶¹²⁾⁽⁶¹³⁾ ILMO Roderick John Dickson, died 23 July 1959 aged 80 years beloved husband of Rubina Maude Dickson; also other loved son Ian James He served in the military in WW2, El Alamein, 1942.⁽⁶¹⁴⁾⁽⁶¹⁵⁾⁽⁶¹⁶⁾ On back of photo in Mel's hand: '30986 2/Lt IRJ Dickson K.I.A. 23/4 Oct 194 Donboy 25 NZ BTLN' [MD]
' A bit unfortunate: one of a small advance party of eleven - first to be bowled over". [CWJ from Mel] El Alamein assault; machine gunned 19-20 Oct 1942. 2nd Lt. [IDD] Killed in war Parents: Roderick John DICKSON (Rod) and Rubina Maud BOWIE (Ruby).

Isabell Alice Player DICKSON (Belle) (photo) was born on 4 Mar 1905 in Marton.⁽⁶¹⁷⁾ 'Isabell' without the 'e' is on the birth cert. She died on 12 Apr 1978.⁽⁶¹⁸⁾ KIm Butters has her Birthday Book Parents: William John DICKSON (Will) and Maude Preston PLAYER (Maggie).

She was married to John Anderson PEDLEY. 'Pedley senior died in 1946. Belle subsequently married Harold (Harry) Lowe who ended up going to jail for physically abusing Belle and, a still small, Margaret. When Jack tried to stop the attack he was beaten and kicked in the nether regions (charming fellow). It is not known what became of Mr Lowe.' [KB] Children were: John Anderson PEDLEY (Jack), Margaret Ellen PEDLEY.

Children were: Mavis Eileen SUTHERLAND, Isabelle Maude SUTHERLAND.

Isabella Barbara DICKSON (Belle)⁽⁶¹⁹⁾⁽⁶²⁰⁾ (photo) was born on 10 Mar 1883.⁽⁶²¹⁾ She was living on 7 Nov 1935 in Taihape, NZL.⁽⁶²²⁾ She died on 18 May 1961.⁽⁶²³⁾⁽⁶²⁴⁾ 'Passed away in rest home, Huia Street, Taihape' [HS] She was buried in Taihape.⁽⁶²⁵⁾ ILMO of Isabella Barbara Rampton, died 18 May 1961 aged 77 years; and her beloved son Roderick Donald James Rampton, died 14 August 1977 aged 72 years. 'Lived in Taihape' [HS] Had a hard time of it after Jim died. [EC] Parents: John Moir DICKSON and Elizabeth CAMERON (Lizzie).

She was married to James RAMPTON (Jim) in 1904.⁽⁶²⁶⁾ Jim & Don Rampton lived at Mangaweka [DAD]
'Aunty Belle was widowed while children were very young.. Jim R had a bad case of flu. {Lived} near Hunterville but he insisted on walking long gully track with (horse - borrowed) back to a neighbours, got lost - but a male skeleton was .. many years' [MD]. 'Rampton's at Taihape in the '50's' [CD] Body identified by his watch 7 years later. [KW]
There is possibly a tie to other family members as a child, Raywill Seton Cameron Rampton, was registered [NZBDM B#3889/1912] and Ivy [NZBDM B#545/1918]. Raywell died 21 Feb 1915 Bur at Mangaweka #49, aged 2 yrs 7 mths. Ruahine, Pres. 3, XVI Children were: Roderick Donald James RAMPTON (Don) , Audrey Hammond RAMPTON, Avery Eileen Saton RAMPTON.

Ivy Elizabeth DICKSON⁽⁶²⁷⁾ (photo) was born after 31 Aug 1891.⁽⁶²⁸⁾ Regd at Halcombe. Q3 She was a Widow between 1954 and 1957.⁽⁶²⁹⁾ She was living between 1954 and 1957 in 10 Tweed Street, Herne Bay, Auckland.⁽⁶²⁹⁾ She died in 1959.⁽⁶³⁰⁾ Ivy Elizabeth Hills A note in Dot's hand ascribes her to Alice. The name of her daughter tends to confirm this.It also best fits the ages of the Dickson daughters. Parents: Alice Cameron DICKSON.

She was married to Harold Clifford HILLS (Harry) in 1931.⁽⁶³¹⁾ Children were: Josephine Alice HILLS, Roderick Von HILLS.

Janice DICKSON⁽⁶³²⁾⁽⁴⁾⁽²⁾ (photo) was born on 11 Sep 1937 in Burley Private Hospital, Nanse Street, Hawera.⁽⁶³³⁾⁽⁶³⁴⁾ Registered as Janice on 5 Nov 1937 by E Dickson, mother, Stratford. She was born on 11 Sep 1937 in Burley Hospital, Nanse Street, Hawera.⁽⁶³⁵⁾⁽⁶³⁶⁾⁽⁶³⁷⁾⁽⁶³⁸⁾⁽⁶³⁹⁾ She died on 22 Apr 1999 in 18 Moores Valley Road Wainuiomata.⁽⁶⁴⁰⁾⁽⁶⁴¹⁾ She was also known as Janice Maria or Janice Maria Teresa Dickson or Janice Mckenzie. [kaob.ged]

After her mother died she went to live with Max Riske, a teacher at Wellington Technical College, for the balance of the school year. Max wanted to adopt her. He had a very lively mind.The next year she lived with her aunty Thyrle & Bill Dickson for about six months while her grandma Eliza was unwell from an accident. Thence to Straford to grandma's. She returned from there to start at Victoria University, Wellington in 1954.
The posessor of an outstanding academic ability, measuring off the scale in intelligence tests she was reading the newspaper fluently when she started school at the age of four. In 1953 topped New Zealand in University Entrance English. At Victoria she studied philosophy, Greek and political science. In 1954 and 1955 she played the role of Mabel Howard (a former member of Parliament) in the annual capping show "Extravaganza" (Extrav).
President of Overseas Wives' club when in Western Samoa.

Extremely sensitive to drugs. Fond of cats. When living with grandparents in Stratford went to shops with 'Bandy', a bantam, on her shoulder. Stayed with Cousin Ivy when her mother Bon went to her father's (Don) funeral.

Registered as Janice on 5 Nov 1937 by E Dickson, mother, Stratford.
[ehHodder.FTW]

After her mother died she went to live with Max Riske, a teacher at Wellington Technical College, for the balance of the school year. Max wanted to adopt her. He had a very lively mind.The next year she lived with her aunty Thyrle & Bill Dickson for about six months while her grandma Eliza was unwell from an accident. Thence to Straford to grandma's. She returned from there to start at Victoria University, Wellington in 1954.
The posessor of an outstanding academic ability, measuring off the scale in intelligence tests she was reading the newspaper fluently when she started school at the age of four. In 1953 topped New Zealand in University Entrance English. At Victoria she studied philosophy, Greek and political science. In 1954 and 1955 she played the role of Mabel Howard (a former member of Parliament) in the annual capping show "Extravaganza" (Extrav).
President of Overseas Wives' club when in Western Samoa.

Extremely sensitive to drugs. Fond of cats. When living with grandparents in Stratford went to shops with 'Bandy', a bantam, on her shoulder. Stayed with Cousin Ivy when her mother Bon went to her father's (Don) funeral.

Registered as Janice on 5 Nov 1937 by E Dickson, mother, Stratford.After her mother died she went to live with Max Riske, a teacher at Wellington Technical College, for the balance of the school year. Max wanted to adopt her. He had a very lively mind.The next year she lived with her aunty Thyrle & Bill Dickson for about six months while her grandma Eliza was unwell from an accident. Thence to Straford to grandma's. She returned from there to start at Victoria University, Wellington in 1954.
The posessor of an outstanding academic ability, measuring off the scale in intelligence tests she was reading the newspaper fluently when she started school at the age of four. In 1953 topped New Zealand in University Entrance English. At Victoria she studied philosophy, Greek and political science. In 1954 and 1955 she played the role of Mabel Howard (a former member of Parliament) in the annual capping show "Extravaganza" (Extrav).
President of Overseas Wives' club when in Western Samoa.

Extremely sensitive to drugs. Fond of cats. When living with grandparents in Stratford went to shops with 'Bandy', a bantam, on her shoulder. Stayed with Cousin Ivy when her mother Bon went to her father's (Don) funeral. Parents: Edward Horace HODDER (Ted) and Elizabeth Christina DICKSON (Bonnie).

She was married to Kevin Arthur O'BRIEN on 16 May 1958 in Wellington, Registry Office, Anvil House, Wakefield Street..⁽⁶⁴²⁾ Witnesses: Margaret A Rowe (Peggy) & E R Rowe (Eric) She was engaged Mid April 1958 in Wellington, 8 St John's Street..⁽⁶⁴³⁾ First met Janice about 31st March 1958 at Picasso Coffee Bar in Willis Street, Welliongton. This was the hangout of the citys' intellectuals: James K Baxter, the poet, amongst others was frequently there. She was married to Kevin Arthur O'BRIEN.⁽⁶⁴⁴⁾ Children were: Annette Mary O'BRIEN, Bernard Lawrence William O'BRIEN, Edward Vivian Hodder O'BRIEN (Horace), Kevin John O'BRIEN, Elizabeth Ellen O'BRIEN (Liz).

Jennifer Launa DICKSON⁽⁴⁾⁽²⁾ was born. Parents: Mark Phillip DICKSON and Linda Rose KUITERT.

John DICKSON Parents: George DICKSON and Lillian Jean MARTIN.

John David DICKSON (Jack) (photo) was born on 21 Sep 1907 in Marton.⁽⁶⁴⁵⁾ ⁽⁶⁴⁶⁾⁽⁶⁴⁷⁾ He died on 4 Aug 1987 in Palmerston North.⁽⁶⁴⁸⁾ Parents: William John DICKSON (Will) and Maude Preston PLAYER (Maggie).

He was married to Clara Myrtle RANSOM (Myrtle) on 23 Sep 1933. Children were: Maureen Moir DICKSON, Pamela Myrtle DICKSON, Elizabeth Ann DICKSON (Ann) , Noeline Selina DICKSON, William John David DICKSON.

John Donald Christian DICKSON⁽⁵⁶²⁾ (photo) was born on 17 Jan 1915.⁽¹⁹⁸⁾ He was living in Jun 1968 in Midhurst, Taranaki, NZL.⁽⁶⁴⁹⁾ He died in Jul 1980.⁽⁶⁵⁰⁾⁽¹⁹⁸⁾ He was buried in Kopuatama Cemetary Stratford NZL.⁽⁶⁵¹⁾ Never married. His former Midhurst home, which was once the Bank, is now the library at the Taranaki Pioneer Village. (Located on State Highway 3 at Stratford South.) Parents: Donald Alexander DICKSON (Don) and Eliza Helena NEILSEN.

John Moir DICKSON⁽⁶⁵²⁾⁽⁶⁵³⁾⁽⁶⁵⁴⁾⁽⁶⁵⁵⁾ (photo) was born on 16 Apr 1843 in Parish of Dundee in the County of Forfar, Scotland.⁽⁶⁵⁶⁾ Forfar is the name of an old County with Dundee as now its largest City. Forfar, town, is about 20km from Dundee. He was christened on 20 Apr 1843 in Parish of Dundee.⁽⁶⁵⁷⁾ He was a Certified 'Sole Mate' in Dec 1864 in Dundee, SCT.⁽⁶⁵⁸⁾ He was living on 12 Dec 1864 in 12 West Dock Street, Dundee, SCT.⁽⁶⁵⁹⁾ He emigrated in 1865 from Dundee, SCT.⁽⁶⁶⁰⁾ He was a Mate in 1868 in Balck Sea.⁽⁶⁶¹⁾ He was a Labourer in 1871.⁽⁶⁶²⁾ He was a labourer in Jan 1877 in Kaituna Valley.⁽⁶⁶³⁾ He was living in 1878/79 in Kaituna, Marlborough, NZL.⁽⁶⁶⁴⁾ Not listed in Wises for 1872-73 nor listed in 1878-79 under 'Hotels'.
He was a Hotelkeeper between 1883 and 1886 in Kaituna Marlborough.⁽⁶⁶⁵⁾ 13 miles E. by horse from Blenheim; in Pelorous county; 1 hotel. He was a Publican in 1887 in Wairau, Blenheim, NZL ?.⁽⁶⁶⁶⁾ He was buried on 20 Feb 1887 in Kaituna cemetery.⁽⁶⁶⁷⁾⁽⁶⁶⁸⁾ Kaituna #20 enclosed in iron fence.
Elyah Bythell, Undertaker, Blenheim; Revd. G. K. Stowell, Presbyterian. He died on 17 Mar 1887 in Wairau, Blenheim, NZL ?.⁽⁶⁶⁹⁾⁽⁶⁷⁰⁾ Registered at Wairau. Cause of death given as asthma for 4 months followed by ashyxia, 4 hours. Dr George Cleghorn attended.
Joy's mother Mary said it was cancer ogf the throat. [JH]
Hotel at Kaituna, when ducks from river were cleaned their crops had gold nuggets. [RLH]
Crew jumped ship and JMD followed in rush. [from Mel RAD] Associated with Rai Valley. [DAD]
It seems that the Harpers and Camerons were friends and Allen Harper was the Captain of the White Swan. It is only conjecture but JMD may have been mate on that vessel and landed up in Blenheim through the Harper connections.
Described by Mary, Colin's late wife, in a note on on the back of a photo as ' very dark with swarthy skin.. more handsome than any of his three sons.'
Don has a telescope abt 80cm long, in need of repair, believed to have belonged to him. [DAD]. JMD also had an octagonal barrel, naval pistol, with lanyard and catridges in a wooden box. Melwyn's (Sr) childrens damaged it through play. [ID]

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PARENTS
William DICKSON1,2,3,4,5 was a Ship Master.6 Photo yet to be verified of Dundee family.
Skipper of "White Swan" shifting archives of NZ Govt to Wellington. Ship aground around WN. [RLH] The White Swan.Screw Steamer No 31,638. While on passage from Ak to Wn via Napier, was totally wrecked at Uruti, 17 miles south of Castlepoint, 29-6-1862, carrying
65 passengers. Capt was Allen Harper. [HC]
White Wings has an unconfirmed report:
1868 "Henry Miller", 433 ton. Captain Dickson sailed June 22nd arrived October 20th. On September 8th when off Mauritius a terrific gale with huge seas was encountered and 30 tons of cargo were jettisoned, the vessel labouring heavily and shipping heavy seas.
Ian Dickson has an original painting on glass of the vessel "The Triumph of Dundee" , Captain William Dickson, Commander, 1842. [ID]
SOURCES
1. Phone converation. Ronald L Harper to KAOB 14 Oct 1998.
2. Ibid. Ian Dickson to KAOB 15 Oct 1998.
3. White Wings. Vol. 2 page 214.
4. Death Regn. NZBDM D#275/1887.
5. Internet. Helen Cormack.
6. Death Regn. NZBDM D#275/1887 (Son JM Dickson).
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SOME NOTES based on Gold in a Tin Dish, Vol 1

Not all accom houses sold alcohol. 'Bush Licences'. Hours 6am - 10pm, Sunday, Xmas day & Good Friday 1pm-7pm. p38.

The gold in the duck's crop story. Killed for Xmas dinner at Gouland's Ferry, lower Wairau, 1863; several grains in the gizzard of a duck. p56

'Ships' crews deserted and the fullly laden Napier, which cleared customs at Nelson for England on 19 April (1864) was delayed because of a lack of sailors'. p66
Ian Dickson of Dannevirke tells of JMD being with a party of deserting sailors and when being searched for JMD hid under woman's copious skirts. Also that JMD found a lot of gold and drunk or wasted it.

'It was widely, but falsely rumoured, that the police were on the lookout for runaway sailors and other fugitives. ' p72

'..Nelson... Examiner...21 April 1864... ships lose their crews..

'Among the sucessful fossickers...Six sailors, probably deserters from the ship Napier, had 240 ounces or 20lb of gold.' p80-81
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Parents: William DICKSON and Margaret MOIR.

He was married to Elizabeth CAMERON (Lizzie) on 25 Sep 1871 in The Manse, Blenheim.⁽⁶⁷¹⁾⁽⁶⁷²⁾ Witnesses: John Cameron, Farmer, Okeramio & Willamina Shiriffs, Blenheim.
Officiating Minister: William Shirriffs
Notice of Intention to Marry shows his residence 1yr and hers 7 years, both of Okeramio and his age as 28 and hers as 19. Occupations labourer and spinster. John Cameron (father) consenting. Wises alpha directory 1878-79 lists 27 Dicksons including John M. at Kaituna. Among them are: Melville Dickson, Papanui and Melville Dickson, Selywn. One of JMD's daughters, Margaret's, children was named Lawrence Melville so a connection is possible.
In a picture of him he appears dressed in a uniform, possibly his Mates. He is not listed in any of the three Marlborough Rifles regiments in 1880. [NZNatArch]
See also: Court of Session Scotland, 1935 Petition. Copy of this is in scapbook for Alice McPherson. 'Took years to get money from estate' [GA]

1875: The Kaituna Accomodation House built. Ownership not yet established.
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Our Lesser Stars

The Half-way House Hotel, at Okaramio, so called because it was halfway between Havelock and Blenheim, was also known as the Kaituna Acommodation House, but is not to be confused with another Kaituna Accommodation House run and owned by the Green family from 1890 to 1957. Generally known as 'Green's', the original Kaituna Accommodation House was built about 1861 at the junction of the Kaituna Valley Road and the Tua Marina Track. At no time was Aaron Penney owner or licensee of this hotel.
The Half-way House Hotel was established in 1879 by John Dickson, on the site of the present Okaramio Hotel. He had earlier built an accommodation house further north, near the Okaramio bridge, and used the licence from this hotel for his new business. The old hotel was possibly leased and used as an unlicensed accommodation house. (In the early days leaseholders were expected to provide accommodation to travellers as part of the lease.)
A two-storeyed building, the Half-way House Hotel faced the main road. It had 13 rooms with accommodation for 20 people, a large dining room, and comfortable sitting-rooms. Connected to the hotel were 80 acres of cultivated farmland. The hotel was an important stop for passengers travelling by coach between Nelson and Blenheim, and the six-horse teams for Newman's coaches were changed there.
In 1880, despite the fact that he owned the Half-way House Hotel, John Dickson was licensee for John Gibson, owner of the Kaituna Accommodation House, but he had relinquished this by 1882. John Dickson died on 17 March 1887 and John Gibson was his executor. Aaron possibly bought the hotel and/or leased the unlicensed accommodation house after the death of Dickson in 1887. In December 1890 0. Haase was leasing the Half-way House Hotel, and in 1894 and 1895 (according to Wise's Post Office Directories) Aaron Penney was hotelkeeper of the Half-way House Hotel, Kaituna, and the Accommodation House, Okaramlo.
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Cullensville Mahakipawa gold field
Aug 1888: Mrs Elizabeth Dickson gave up the Halfway Accomodation House in the Kaituna and opened a small, single storied boarding house.
Oct 3 1888: First licenced premises at Cullensville. Boarding house became Cullenstown Hotel. 'Two hundred guests for breakfast and dinner, queing up in soup-kitchen line outside her marquee'.[GT] Roaring trade average weekly turnover of £400.
Nov 1888: Miner St Helena Bill sold his half-share in the Star of Mahakipawa terrace claim, above the Waihi claim to Mrs Dickso n for £140. Not much return initially with bad weather causing idle mines. Miners flocked into town to play billiards, pool, quoits, shoot or drink. Lease up for sale.
Dec 1888: Hotel now manged by Fred Hammond. Two storied extensions completed just before Xams and enlarged hotel re-named Miners' Arms. Large tent used as dining room during extensions. Meals of roast beef, roast or boiled mutton and vegetables considered extremely good value by clients.
April 1889: Officially opened the headrace and set the waterwheel turning to drive the pumps for the Lucky Hit and Te Ore Ore claims
About Sept 1889: bankrupted Elizabeth left Cullensville. Major flood halted mining and investments went sour. Had built up considerable debt in running Miners' Arms which she admitted to as Fred Hammond had kept his accounts in order. Hotel taken over on Sept 1889 by Patrick & Mary Maher.
Dec 24th 1889: Mary born.
Winter 1890: large slip covered the Elizabeth claim, formerly owned by Mrs Dickson. [GIATD vol 2]

1893-1894: FW Hammond managing Pelorus Hotel. FWH had also managed the Masonic Hotel at Havelock. [GIATD vol1]
Family moved to North Island when son, Will, aged 10 ( i.e. 1887) according to his obituary in 1950.

1889 must have been a difficult year as Mary Hammond was also born the same year. Birth regd at Palm North under Dickson name and re-registered a little later. Fred probably had to stay behind as he was shown managing hotels later at Havelock. Elizabeth may have come north to be with Cameron family at that time.

"Forfar, a royal burgh of considerable antiquity, and the county town of Angus, where the sheriff has held his court for upwards of two centuries, being pretty centrally situated for the administration of justice. It is governed by a provost, two bailies and 19 counselors, annually self elected. The streets are irregular ; but many of the houses are neat, and well built. The church is elegant and commodious, situated nearly in the centre of the town. The town-house is newly rebuilt; the front towards the market place has a good effect, but the rooms for prisoners are dark and uncomfortable, and the utility of the whole fabric seems to havebeen sacrificed to the attainment of a large upper room for public meetings and amusements. A considerable manufacture of osnabugs and coarse linens is carried on in Forfar; and the making of course linen shoes or brogues, as they are called, employs a considerable number of hands. The parish of Forfar extends about 6 miles in length from north to south and about 5 in breadth. The general appearance is level , with the exception of the hill of Balmashanner, which lies ot the south of the town. The soil towards the north and south extremity is light and sandy; about the middle of a spouty clay." (The Gazetteer of Scotland, W Chalmers, Dundee 1803) [INT]

A lot of Maher burials at Rangiwaea, Taihape. These could be related to the Camerons who are around Marton.

More info available from the Marborough Historical Society.
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The Cyclopedia of NZ pub 1905, p420
OKARAMIO
Is situated in the Kaituna Valley, on the main road between Blenheim and Havelock, and is about eleven miles from Blenheim. The country was at one time covered with dense forest, and sawmilling was the first industry that attracted Europeans. As the timber was exhausted, farming gradually took the place of saw-milling, and Okaramio is now a prosperous dairying and sheep and cattle district. It embraces a large area of fertile valley land, as well as a considerable amount of hilly country, and is suitable for varied farming. A creamery has recently (1905) been erected in the district. The township has an hotel, a gen-eral store, a hall, a public school, saleyards, and a post, telegraph, and telephone office. There is a daily mail coach from Blenheim and Havelock, and a tri-weekly service from Nelson. Okaramio is a
favourite resort for holiday makers, and there is game in the neigh-bourhood.
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There is now a Cameron' s Road at Okaramio named after the family, wheer they once lived.
Children were: Alice Cameron DICKSON, Margaret Moir DICKSON (Maggie), Helen Seton DICKSON (Nell), William John DICKSON (Will), Roderick John DICKSON (Rod), Mary Kate DICKSON (Kitty) , Isabella Barbara DICKSON (Belle), Donald Alexander DICKSON (Don).

Julie Lynette DICKSON⁽⁴⁾⁽²⁾ was born. Parents: Lindsay Phillip DICKSON and Aline Rosalie HARRISON.

Kelston Bruce DICKSON⁽⁴⁾⁽²⁾ was born. Parents: Lindsay Phillip DICKSON and Aline Rosalie HARRISON.

He was married to Diane Joy HONNOR.

Lance DICKSON (Private). Parents: Graeme Ross DICKSON and Carol ZOHS.

Lindsay Phillip DICKSON⁽⁴⁾⁽²⁾ was born.

He was married to Aline Rosalie HARRISON. Children were: Mark Phillip DICKSON , Graham Kenneth DICKSON, Kelston Bruce DICKSON, Julie Lynette DICKSON .

Maree DICKSON (Private). Parents: Colin Gavin DICKSON (Gavin) and Petra EDWARDS.

Margaret Moir DICKSON (Maggie)⁽⁶⁷³⁾ (photo) was born on 27 Jun 1873 in Marlborough.⁽⁶⁷⁴⁾ She was living on 7 Nov 1935 in Mataroa, (near Taihape), NZL.⁽⁶⁷⁵⁾ She died in 1939.⁽⁶⁷⁶⁾ Lovely person. [BD] Parents: John Moir DICKSON and Elizabeth CAMERON (Lizzie).

Wises 1892-93 records a James Harper, farmer, at Bulls. Most Harpers then in S I.

"Margaret Moir Harper was living with her husband William at Mataroa in the early !930's in a house she bought with the money she received from as a direct legacy from the 'Clan Cameron' after the death in approximately 1930 of the Clan head. This legacy was believed to be £130- £150 which was a lot of money in those days. This enabled her and grandpa Harper to buy a house just behind the railway station at Mataroa." [BH]
Children were: Ethel Beatrice HARPER, Lawrence Melville HARPER (Mel/Lawry), Nina Elizabeth Mary HARPER, Agnes Dickson HARPER (Amy), Jean Moir HARPER, William Cameron Frederick HARPER (Cam).

Margaret Moir DICKSON (Rosie)⁽⁶⁷⁷⁾⁽⁶⁷⁸⁾ (photo) was born on 11 Aug 1903.⁽⁶⁷⁹⁾⁽⁶⁸⁰⁾ She was living on 21 Apr 1950 in 2 Robert Street, Marton.⁽⁶⁸¹⁾ She died on 6 Aug 1967.⁽⁶⁸²⁾ 'Could play the piano beautifully'. [KB] Sewed beautifully too [IQ] Parents: William John DICKSON (Will) and Maude Preston PLAYER (Maggie).

She was married to Alexander James FITZSIMMONS (Alec/Fitz) on 23 Apr 1937.⁽⁶⁸³⁾ Children were: Ian DICKSON, Hugh FITZSIMMONS, Diana Maud FITZSIMMONS.

Children were: Ian DICKSON.

Mark Phillip DICKSON⁽⁴⁾⁽²⁾ was born. Parents: Lindsay Phillip DICKSON and Aline Rosalie HARRISON.

He was married to Linda Rose KUITERT. Children were: Jennifer Launa DICKSON, Matthew Phillip DICKSON .

Marni Daniella DICKSON (Private). Parents: Alexander William DICKSON and Sharon Mary WARD.

Mary Kate DICKSON (Kitty) (Private). Parents: John Moir DICKSON and Elizabeth CAMERON (Lizzie).

She was married to George JOHNSON in 1900.⁽⁶⁸⁴⁾ Children were: George Moir JOHNSON , Elizabeth Johanna JOHNSON (Betty or Lizzie).

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