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Otago Witness Saturday January 14 1854 pg 12
Missing Friends
Mr John McKinlay, late of Rothesay call at Messrs John Reid and Co.,
Stafford street, and you will hear from your brother Archibald.
H.W. Coverlid is requested to communicate with his brother Edward, office
of the "Southland News, Invercargill.
Thomas Logan, Ballynure, Antrim, Ireland, write to your brother William,
Gridiron hotel, Princes street, Dunedin.
If this should meet the eye of William Adams, bricklayer, native of
Manchester, or his son, William John Adams, native of Port Fairy,
Victoria, he is requested to write to his wife, Jane Adams, Stafford-street,
Dunedin, care of Francis Weir. see Feb. 3 pg 13
Otago Witness February 20 1864 pg12
Missing Friends
George Wilson, late of Kiandra, will hear of his brother John, by writing
to Fox's Express, Queenstown.
John George Pascoe - Wanted the person who received at Dunedin, three
months ago, two letters for the above, to request the same. Hamilton's Diggings,
Rowley's Express.
Otago Witness, 9 April 1864, Page 21
Missing Friends. James P. RANKIN, a letter waits for you at the Post
Office, Dunedin.
Penzance, Cornwall. Robert HARRIS, of St. Paul, Penzance, your Brother John
James, is to be found by addressing a letter to Macpherson's Station, Ida Burn.
Matthew POPE is requested to write his Brother John, Gabriel's Gully
Post-office.
James M'QUED, your wife is anxious to hear from you. 113 Argyle-street,
Fitzroy, Victoria.
Otago Witness Friday 3rd February 1865 pg13
Missing Friends
If this should meet the eye of Christopher Tesemond, or any one
acquainted with his whereabouts, and will communicate with Mrs Tessemond, 259,
Clarence street, Sydney, will confer a great favor, as important news from
England awaits him.
George Johnston, of Huntly, Aberdeenshire, miner, Blackstone Hills, write
to your sister from London, who is anxious to hear from you at Mrs Blakeley's,
Maitland street, Dunedin.
Otago Witness Saturday 18 Feb.1865 pg 12
Missing Friends
Daniel Foley, send your address to your brother, Bartholomew, Hamilton
Post Office, Otago, NZ. Victorian papers please copy.
Thomas Walsh, send your address to your Mate, Bartholomew, Hamilton Post
Office, Otago, NZ. Victorian papers please copy.
Information requested concerning Robert Hardie, from Primrose Farm,
Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland; last heard of three years ago, at Sydney, when
he was about to leave for Queensland - advantageous news. Address J.A. Steadman
and Co., Great King-street, Dunedin.
Otago Witness Saturday 25 February 1865
George Dunkley, last heard of on Mount Benger, is requested to
communicate with his brother. Address Dennis Dunkley, at Messrs Purde and Dick's
Station, Upper Taieri, by Hide.
Frederick Niemyer, from Bremen, Germany, please write to your old friend
A.H. Hartmann, Post Office, Arrow River, Otago, NZ.
Henry Clifford (of Wiltshire, England), will hear important news by
addressing to the Wakatip Hotel, Queenstown.
Otago Witness Friday 24 March 1865 pg12 Missing Friends
J. Brandram S.... Pray write Fred or Steve. Tub has come home.
Adolph Lehmann, from Kbwelke, write your address to Frs. Schorath,
Melbourne.
If George Paul will write to his brother Walter, he would be glad to hear
from him. Address Grey street, Auckland
If this should meet the eye of Robert Eunson late of the Taieri Diggings,
his Brother James has gone to the Grey. Write care of Mr M'Carthy, Blacksmith,
High-street, Dunedin.
John G. Anderson, who left Bendigo, Victoria, for home in June, 1863, is
requested to communicate at once with his brother R. Anderson, White Hill,
Bendigo.
Otago Witness 31st March 1865 pg 12 Missing Friends
George Dunkley, last heard of on Mount Benger, is requested to
communicate with his Brother. Address Dennis Dunkley, at Messrs Purde and Dick's
Station, Upper Taieri, by Hide.
Otago Witness 1 July 1865 Missing Friends
If this should meet the eye of John Campbell, who came out assistant
storekeeper in the ship Mistress of the Seas,
his brother William wishes to hear from him. Address Post Office, Blackstone
Hill.
If this should meet the eye of Alexander McKenzie, New-Luce, Wigtonshire,
write your Brother, John McKenzie, Messrs Wilkin and Thomason, Wanaka, Dunstan.
If this should meet the eye of James Pollard, formerly of Accrington,
Lancashire, who arrived in Victoria in 1855m by the ship
James Baines; would greatly oblige by communicating with William
Mitchell, 81, Victoria street, Melbourne.
Otago Witness Saturday 12 August 1865
Missing Friend
John Scott, native of Dundee, Scotland; formerly a seaman; last heard
from in October, 1863, when he was digging on Moonlight creek, near Queenstown.
Mate's name, William Henderson. Mrs R. Robertson, Preveney crescent,
Corio-street East, Geelong, Victoria.
Otago Witness 25 August 1865
Missing Friends
Hugh Nicol or David McDonald, from Methven, Perthshire, Scotland,
send your address to P.O., Mount Ida, Otago.
Perrin, Thomas Francis - Write G.W.G. P.O. Mount Ida.
Otago Witness, 26 May 1866, Page 10
£25 REWARD. ARTHUR EDWARD WARD, Esq, Native of Berks, or Buckinghamshire,
England. A large Estate being bequeathed to the above Arthur Edward Ward, a
reward of Twenty- five Pounds will be paid to any party who furnishes the
undersigned with such information that leads to the whereabouts and identity of
the said Arthur E. Ward. He arrived in Melbourne from home by the
"Swiftsure," in May, 1861 ; at one time
subsequently was about the Commercial Hotel, Dunedin, Otago. He is about 25
years of age ; 6 feet in height, slender build, straight nose, high forehead,
open countenance, stoops in the shoulders, of gentlemanly manners and address,
has a slight hesitation in speech, of good education, and a Protestant. In the
event of death, substantial information thereof will be similarly rewarded.
DALRYMPLE, JUN., & CO. Agents, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
Otago Witness, 13 October 1866, Page 11
CHARLES SPRUCE (from Gleaorchy, Victoria) is earnestly requested to write to his
Parents. Address, Post Office, Switzersa Diggings, Otago
Otago Witness, 3 November 1866, Page 11
Mr Thomas POWELL, who arrived in Melbourne, per Tornado, in 1863, was at
Invercargill same year, and in Marlborough in 1865, is requested to communicate
with Dalgety, Rattray and Co Dunedin, 27th October 1866.
William SHAW, from St. Helens, write to your Brother Thomas. Letters from
home. Direct Post Office, Wetherstones.
Otago Witness 25 May 1867 pg10
Missing Friends
James Dods, from Strathfieldsage, Victoria, who arrived here in the
Rangitoto about February 25, please
write immediately to your Brother and Sister. Any information in regard to the
above will be gratefully received by R.G. Fulton, Blue Spur, Tuapeka.
If this should meet the eye of Donald Robertson, Angus Ross, his Cousin
is desirous to hear from him. Address, Hyde, Post-Office, Otago.
Otago Witness, 3 January 1868, Page 10
Missing Friends. ANDREWS. Wanted the address of Thomas Andrews, a
Tailor, son of William Andrews, formerly of the White Horse, Esher, afterwards
of Cheltenham, England. Mr Wheeler, of Cheltenham, Solicitor, can inform him of
something to his advantage. Any person supplying information of his whereabouts,
or death, will be remunerated.
DOUGLAS, MRS. BARBARA write to your Brother, James Brannicks, at Mr Binne's,
181, Swanston street, Melbourne.
Otago Witness, 11 January 1868, Page 10
DOUGLAS, Mrs Barbara write to your Brother, James Brannicks, at Mr
Binne's, 181, Swanston street, Melbourne.
JOHN PATRICK KENNEDY, native of County Tipperary, Ireland, send address
to Michael Dovan, Charleston, Upper Shotover.
IF James Dougall does not, within one month from this date, claim the
Grey Horse, branded H near shoulder, left with me in January, 1864, he will be
sold to pay expenses. William RICHARDSON, Sowburn, Hamilton's, 3rd January,'
1868.
Otago Witness, 9 May 1868, Page 10
Missing Friends. IF THOMAS NICOL FORRESTER, Carpenter, from Clackmannan,
Scotland, would apply to John Aikman, Glasgow Arms Hotel, Dunedin, or to John
Wylie, Port Molynenx, Otago, he will hear something to his advantage, DONALD
MANSON, from Todholes, Caithnesshire, Scotland, you are earnestly requested to
write to William Campbell, Mornington, Dunedin.
Otago Witness, 12 December 1868, Page 12
Ethilbert JACKSON, your brother Harry is anxious to see you, or hear from
you. Address, Post Office, Waimea, Hokitika. I am about leaving for Africa.
Otago Witness, 30 July 1870, Page 22
John Towers, Carpenter; last heard of from Wellington, news from Home,
please write at once to your sister, Skippers, Otago. Would be obliged if any
one knows his whereabouts, to address to the same.
John BEALE, or anyone knowing him, will oblige by
sending any information concerning him to his anxious daughter, Mrs Ellmore,
130, Drummond , street, Carl ton, Victoria. He was, last heard of seven years
ago, whilst employed by Mr Holden.
Otago Witness Saturday 30 March 1872 pg12
Missing Friends
Arthur Francis White, who arrived in Dunedin by the
Peter Denny in October, 1870, is requested to communicate
with his uncle, Charles White, Post Office Wellington.
John Adamson, of Runnymeade, wants to hear from his brother Robert in Otago, or
anyone knowing him. Address: Post Office Runnymeade, Victoria.
Otago Witness Saturday July 27th 1872 pg20
Missing Friend
If this should meet the eye of Robert Kilgour, if he would write to his
brother-in-law, Alexander Todd, Aikendean, Lasswade, Edinburghshire, Scotland,
he would hear of something greatly to his advantage.
Otago Witness December 21 1872 pg13
Missing Friends
James Logan - Should this meet you eye, please communicate with your
brother William, Thames Goldfield.
Frank Anderson of Dumbleton. Father is very ill, and the news of you
would be a great comfort to Mother. - Dumbleton, Evesham, Worcestershire,
England
William Thomas McDonald (late of Tasmanian), last heard of at Oamaru), is
earnestly requested to write to his parents, William and Margaret M'Donald,
Sidmouth, West Tamar, Tasmania.
Otago Witness, 19 July 1873, Page 12
IF this will meet the eye of WILLIAM CAMPBELL, who left Strathpeffer, Rossshire,
in 1851, for Victoria, by the ship Sir George Seymour, and was last heard of in
Otago in 1862, he will hear of some thing to his advantage by writing to MRS
SUTHERLAND, Highland Home, Dunedin.
Otago Witness 2 May 1874 pg 16
Missing Friends
If this should meet the eye of Ann Duberley, who came from Ludlow,
Shropshire, England, she can hear of a Friend by applying to the York Hotel,
George St.
William O'Sullivan, son of Dan O'Sullivan, Cahermore, Castletown,
Berehaven Co. Cork, Ireland, will please communicate with P. Sullivan, Coolac
Green, Gundagai, NSW; or any person knowing of the whereabouts of the said W.
O'Sullivan, will oblige by communicating. He is good-looking, about 27 years, 5
ft 11 in in height, dark curly hair, broad-shouldered, and rather reserved in
manner.
Otago Witness 22nd April 1876 pg13
Missing Friends
If this should meet the eye of Thomas Tilly, arrived in Dunedin by the
ship Rakaia, please send address to
J.B. Fessey, care of L. Hotop, Esq., Queenstown, Otago. 15ap.
Should this meet the eye of Robert Gibson, painter by the ship
Auckland, in August 1874, write to
your father, Wm, Gibson, P.O., Dunedin.
Otago Witness Saturday 19 January 1878 pg13
Missing Friends
George Hutcheon, a stone mason, who left Aberdeen in November, 1876, for
New Zealand, is earnestly requested to communicate with the undersigned. His
friends are most anxious to learn his whereabouts. William Stewart, Port
Chalmers.
John C. McIntyre is very anxious to see his Brother, Donald C. Macintyre,
who left Longand Station not long ago.
Otago Witness, 24 August 1878, Page 20
WILLIAM RYAN, of county Tipperary, Ireland, will much oblige by
communicating with his brother Thomas Ryan, Mount Eccles, Macarthur. He left
Ireland in 1857, by the Chance, and Codrington, near Yambuk, Victoria, 1863, for
New Zealand diggings. Last Heard of in 1868.
McKAY, WILLIAM, from Dumferline, Scotland, write to your Brother Thomas,
Darlington-road, Stawell, Victoria.
SAMPSON BEAMISH BENNETT, native of Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland, who
arrived in New Zealand about 14 years ago ; was afterwards employed near Broom-
field, New South Wales. Letters were addressed to him, three years ago, to
General Post Office, Sydney. By applying to James Willmett, Georgetown,
Queensland, he will hear of something to his advantage.
Otago Witness, Issue 1399, 21 September 1878, Page 19
James M'WHIRTER Please write to your Brother Thomas, Post Office,
Kyeburn Diggings.
Miss GRANT, from the Nairn Mills, Scotland, please Communicate with JOHN
SKENE, Labour Agent. Dunedin.
Mr PAT. CUMMINS. Your brother JIM is very anxious to hear from you.
Address Cosmopolitan Hotel, Sydney.
ANY person knowing anything of the whereabouts of William RYAN, of county
Tipperary, Ireland, will much oblige by, communicating with his brother Thomas
Ryan, Mount Eccles, Macarthur. He left Ireland in 1857, by the Chance, and
Codrington, near Yambuk, Victoria, 1863, for New Zealand diggings. Last heard of
in 1868.
M'KAY, William, from Dumferline, Scotland, write to your Brother Thomas,
Dariington-road, Stawell, Victoria.
Otago Witness, 11 January 1879, Page 24 Advertisements Column 1
MISSING FRIENDS- Should this meet the eye of Robert Roberts, of Falkirk,
Scotland, who left Greenock with his Father for New Zealand, please communicate
with Archibald M'Niven, Ngapara Post Office.
D. C. (late of Milton, Victoria), please write to W. S. H., the Levels Station,
Timaru.
Otago Witness April 5th 1879 pg 24
Missing Friends
Francis G. Thomson, from Knockando, Morayshire, Scotland, please write
and send your address to J.M. Macpherson, post Office, Elbow, Southland.
J.H. Iredale please write to F. Iredale, c/o Robert Johnston, Georgetown,
Awamoko.
If this should meet the eye of John Johnstone, native of Arton,
Berwickshire, Scotland, who left home in 1874 (last time heard of was in Oamaru
in 1876), please write to James Kelly, Post Office, Appleby, Invercargill. A
letter from your brother Thomas awaits you.
Otago Witness June 7 1879 pg24
Missing Friends
If Thomas A. Robinson, from Rokeel Co., Antrim, Ireland, would
send his address to Samuel Robinson, care of Mr James Kirkland, Green island,
and oblige his brother, Samuel Robinson.
If this should meet the eye of Alexander Bain, native of Aberdeen,
Scotland, who arrived at Dunedin in the Frederick
Bassil in 1874, we would be happy to hear from him if he would
write to David Stewart, care Alex. Storrie, Don street, Invercargill.
Otago Witness, 6 September 1879, Page 28
If this should meet the eye of Allan McCallum, who left the
Alhambra in April last year, please
write to Mrs McCallum, care of Gordon and Gotch, Melbourne, Victoria.
If James Crombie, a native of Aberdeen, will kindly communicate with the
Subscriber, who is his brother-in-law, he will oblige. James Mann, 21, Union
Glen Aberdeen, Scotland.
Otago Witness, 22 May 1880, Page 17
Charles ROBINSON (sometimes known as Charles Garsed Robinson),
last heard of in 1865, when he wrote from Sydney stating he was about sailing
for Hokitika. Present address required if alive ; if dead, proof of such death.
Fund in Chancery awaiting distribution. His share will be forfeited if reliable
intelligence concerning him be not received within a reason able period.
Trustworthy information will not go unrewarded. Apply to Arthur Cubitt,
Missing Friends and Private Inquiry Office, 157 Pitt street, Sydney.
WANTED KNOWN letters for W. R. ROBERTS, passenger per
Pomona, from London, at Dalgety and
Company's, Dunedin.
IF DENIS NOONEN, formerly of Honeywood, in Tasmania, son of the late
Patrick Noonen, of the same place, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear
of something to his advantage. SMITH, ANDERSON, & CO., Solicitors, Dunedin.
IF this should meet the eye of Sir WALTER L N G, M. H. will answer at
once.
Otago Witness, 24 October 1885, Page 17
Missing Friends. Any information of William, McREADY from Stranraer,
Wigtonshire Scotland, will be thankfully received by his brother, James Espie,
G.P.0., Adelaide, South Australia.
Any information regarding the where abouts of Mrs Elizabeth
BROWN, or TAIT, daughter of the late William BROWN, Truss and Bandage Maker,
Robertson Place, Kilmarnock, will be gladly received by J. and J. Sturrock,
Writers, Kilmarnock, Scotland, agents for Mr Brown's trustees.
If this should meet the eye of Mr BROWN brother of the late
Mrs Nicol, Masonic Hotel, Princes street, Auckland, last heard of at Dunedin
1879, please communicate with your nephew, James M. Nicol, care of Mrs M'Math,
City Market, Auckland.
Evening Post, 14 September 1886, Page 2
The following appear in Lloyd's Weekly, under the heading "Long Lost Relatives"
:
Arthur John Usher, sailor, left the Albert Docks in the s.s. British
Queen, and arrived in New Zealand September, 1883. Ho went up country shortly
after, and then gave his address as Post Office, Ashburton, Canterbury, New
Zealand. He has not written to his brother since 1884.
Richard Fellows, a native of Hastings, left London for New Zealand, on
board the s.s. Welseby, about 28 years ago. When his widowed mother last
heard from him in October, 1868, he was a shepherd working for McMastors,
Manuatoto Plains, Otago, New Zealand.
George Thomas Harris left England in 1879, and is believed to have gone
to New Zealand as a baker and confectioner. His aged widowed mother will be glad
to hear from him.
Evening Post, 3 January 1887, Page 2
The following paragraphs are from the Long Lost
Relatives' column of Lloyd's Weekly: The enquiry sent from
Auckland, Now Zealand, by Mrs. Helena Gray, has brought us the addresses of both
brother and sister. Francis Nicholls, engine-fitter, left Liverpool fourteen
years ago for Australia, and was last heard of in Timaru, in 1881, at
Wellington. His mother seeks tidings of him. George Taylor was last heard of at
the Gasworks, Courtney-place, Wellington, New Zealand. His mother geeks news of
him.
Timaru Herald Thursday February 17 1887 pg 3
Long Lost Relatives
We take the following from the latest Lloyd's Weekly;
John George Walker of High Wycombe, Bucks, left England as a steward on
board the ship England, bound for
Auckland, NZ, on 17th October, 1866, and arrived there in January 1867.
Afterwards paid off and joined a passenger steamer for the southern ports of New
Zealand. His daughter inquires.
James Adams, formerly of the 7th battalion Royal Artillery, left the army
in 1859, and sailed in September for New Zealand, in the
s.s. Nimrod; but has not written home since. He was seen in
Sydney, however, in 1883.
James Archer has not been heard of since 1866, when he thought of
settling down in Wellington, New Zealand. Letters to be addressed to the Post
Office.
George Coker left England in 1872 for New Zealand, on board the ship
Charlotte Gladstone.
John Dickens sailed in the Waimea
from Gravesend, June 1876, for New Zealand, and was in Green Island, Otago, when
he last wrote, in November, 1881.
Henry Edwards last wrote from Canterbury, New Zealand, about nine years
since.
Henry Goodey sailed for Christchurch, New Zealand, in the ship,
Ponjour, or
Pomgor, in May, 1874, or '75, but nothing has since been heard
of him.
Henry Hendrey was last heard of from Auckland, New Zealand, about 1860 or
'61, and is supposed to have enlisted into the army. He could speak English,
German, and Danish.
Thomas Reid, carpenter, of Broadway, Depford, left the West India docks
for New Zealand about 12 years ago, on board the emigrant ship Edwin Fox, and
when last heard of was at Wairarapa.
Thomas Scott Maney, sailed from Plymouth in 1877 on board the ship
Hereford, bound for Canterbury but
has not been heard of since.
James Hawthorn left Poplar for New Zealand, and was last heard of in
1870, at the General Post Office, Auckland, New Zealand.
James Pipe Pettitt, of Suffolk, left London in 1873 on board the Duke of
Edinburgh for New Zealand, and was last heard of by his parents in 1875, from
Christchurch, New Zealand
Mrs Murch, left England in 1856 for Auckland, New Zealand, and was last
heard of on 9th August, 1871, and was married to a Mr Poulgrain, and gave her
address as Upper Barrack-street, Auckland, New Zealand.
John Caldicut and his sister Martha were last heard of on the 14th
February, 1874, when their address was Bailey-street, Shortland, Thames
Goldfields, New Zealand.
John Marriott left the East India docks in the ship Margaret
Galbraith, for New Zealand, in October, 1879; but when he last wrote to
his father, on 10th September, 1882, was in Melbourne, Australia.
Timaru Herald Wednesday 9th February 1887
Lloyd's Weekly of December 12th - "Long Lost Relatives"
Mrs W.H. Cranfield, who left Greenrock, January, 1882, in the ship
Wild Deer, which was wrecked, and
afterwards sailed in the Caroline,
was lat heard of by her mother from Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
Robert Alfred Rising was last heard of by his mother in March 1880, when
he was in Wellington, New Zealand. He is a carpenter and turner by trade, and in
1878 had eight pictures in the Working Men's Exhibition in Wellington.
Timaru Herald Friday 11 March 1887
Lloyd's Weekly "Long Lost" column
John Clayton left England with his wife and three daughters in the ship
Bebington, July 1874, for New
Zealand, where they arrived safely on 20th November. he last wrote to his mother
August 1876, when he gave his address as Te Aute, Hawke's Bay, NZ, and wrote to
say his wife was dead.
John Henry Ricketts alias Kemith, has not been heard of by
his parents since he went to New Zealand three years ago.
Mrs Selina Lewis left England March 1874 with her husband, a painter, for
Dunedin, NZ. They arrived there in the following June, but her aged mother has
not heard from her since 1879, when her husband was working for a Mr Johnstone.
The Timaru Herald Thursday 31 March 1887
The following imitations appear in Lloyd's Weekly of
January 23rd:
John Armstrong left London on the 12th June, 1878, in the ship
Langstone, for Lyttelton, N.Z., and
worked on the farm of Mr Rowe, Rangiora. His anxious parents last heard from him
from Newcastle.
Thomas Hewitt, aged 40, born Ireland (son of Gunner Hewitt, Royal
Artillery, who served through the Crimean War), left Malta in the
Falcon and was last heard of in 1862,
at New Zealand. His widowed mother longs for news of him.
William Thomas Lewis left England in 1874 for Dunedin, Otago, New
Zealand, on the Buckinghamshire, but his widowed mother has not heard from him
for seven years.
Robert Pettit left London in 1882 in the ship
British Empire for Melbourne, Australia, and from there went
to New Zealand. When his aged mother last heard from him he was cook in an hotel
at Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
Walter Joseph Stent left New Cross in 1881. Has written occasionally, but
not since 1885, when he was at Westport, New Zealand. His widowed mother longs
for tidings of him.
Robert James, Edward John, and Joseph Winter Wiggs were last heard of
three years ago near Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. Their anxious mother
seeks news of them.
Missing Friends Timaru Herald April 7 1887
If Alfred H. Hammond, late of Park Corner, Knockholt, Sevenoaks, Kent,
England, will apply to T.F. Farley, Bookseller, Timaru, he will hear of
something to his advantage.
Evening Post, 11 October 1887, Page 2
We take the following from the Long Lost Relatives column in
Lloyd's Weekly :
Henry Gills left Woolwich in November, 1869, for Wellington, New Zealand.
His mother, aged 84, has not heard of him since, and would he glad of any
tidings.
Robert Denis Balfour sailed from London for Port Chalmers, New Zealand,
in 1873, and nothing has been heard of him since 1875. His father is dead, and
his brothers and sisters have tried in vain to find him.
William Hopewell Perry has not been heard of since 1883, when he was in
New Zealand. A parent writes.
George Ambler sailed from the East India docks, in the Sir William
Wallace, for Auckland, New Zealand, in February, 1872. Supposed to have gone to
Melbourne since that period. His aged mother prays for news.
Jane Jones left England 13 years ago for Auckland, Now Zealand. For the
first two years she wrote often, but since that time her sister Fanny has lost
all trace of her.
Edward Chitler, of Uxbridge, was last heard of at Auckland, Now Zealand,
in December, 1884. He wrote that he intended to visit America, and then visit
England, returning to settle at Auckland. His aged father and relatives are
anxious for news.
Otago Witness, 21 October 1887, Page 20
Missing Friends. Mr Alexander MACKENZIE (late of Mongaste), who left Rosshire,
Scotland, about 20 or 30 years ago, will oblige by sending his address to Donald
MACKENZIE, Matuataraia Station, Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay.
Timaru Herald Thursday 8 December 1887
The following notices are from Lloyd's Weekly
newspaper:-
Johannes Schmidt calling himself Harry Smith, is sought by his
brother and mother. He is a German by birth, and now 3y years of age. He was a
sailor on board the Ocean Mail, which left London in 1875 for New Zealand, and
was last heard of by letter from Wellington, where he lodged with Mrs Flannagan,
fruiterer.
James Fowls, otherwise Green, left Bermondsey in 1858 for New
Zealand, was was last heard of as trading as a butcher at Melbourne Railway
platform. The inquiry is made by his sister.
Mr G. Briant and Mrs Wilkins are enquired by their anxious mother. When
last heard of in August 1878, Mr Bryant's address was Pain's Town, Waimate,
Canterbury, New Zealand; and the address of Mrs Nicholls, Pareora, near Timaru,
Canterbury, New Zealand
Joseph Green, left Rotherhithe for New Zealand in 1874, in the ship
Dallam Tower, as ordinary seaman. He
has not been heard of since. His widowed mother and sisters are anxious for
news.
Chattie Lee sailed in the emigrant ship
Rodney for New Zealand, about 1874 or 1875, and has not been
heard of since. Her father who is getting on in years, is endeavouring to trace
her.
Timaru Herald Tuesday 5 February 1889
The following are from Lloyd's Weekly of December 9th
and 16th;
William Smith was last heard of in 1883 at Washington Valley Stores, Nelson, New
Zealand. His brother and sisters ask.
Thomas Edward Brown is sought by his mother. When last heard of he was at
a grocery store in Hastings street, Napier, New Zealand.
William Cunnon (Walter J. Gilbert) sailed for New Zealand in 1875. His
father seeks him.
Matthew Fitzpatrick, who served in the 65th Regiment during the New
Zealand war, left the army when in Auckland, and has not been heard of for
seventeen years. His sister Mary Ann would be glad of any news.
Henry Holbrook was last heard of eight years ago in Molesworth street,
Wellington. His sisters inquire.
Ellen O'Brien left London for New Zealand fourteen years ago. Her mother
is anxious to hear.
Thomas Bobby went from East India Docks to Dunedin, N.Z., and last wrote
from there in 1864. His brother David seeks him. John Delury went to N.Z. in March, 1874. His parents write for news.
Edward Acton Gibbin (veterinary surgeon) and his wife, Mary Ann, both of
whom left Gravesend for N.Z. about nineteen years ago, are sought by their
mother.
Thomas Manley was last heard of a t a gold-mine at Reefton, N.Z., six
years ago, but is now believed to have gone to Kimberly. His parents desire
news.
Harry Mills, native of Dover, is inquired for by his mother and brothers.
When last heard of he was at Ophir, NZ, and thought of going to the Kimberley
goldfields.
William Robert Robinson left the Royal Albert Dock for N.Z. in 1886. His
family seeks him.
Evening Post, 12 February 1889, Page 2
In the "Long Lost Relatives" column of Lloyd's Weekly, 16th and 23rd December,
appear the following :
William Cannon (Walter J. Gilbert) sailed for New Zealand in 1875. His
father seeks him.
Robert Henry Cullen is supposed to have gone to Australia or New Zealand, at the
end of 1881. His mother begs him to write ; his father being dangerously ill.
George Dolman, born at Totnes, was last heard of 20 years ago, at Canterbury,
New Zealand. His brother seeks him.
Charles Staples, in January, 1881, was on board the Dido, at Port Underwood, New
Zealand. His aunt inquires. William Smith was last heard of in 1883 at
Washington Valley stores, Nelson, New Zealand. His brothers and sisters ask.
The Timaru Herald Saturday 2 March 1889
The following list of missing friends is taken from
Lloyd's Weekly, of January 13th 1889
Walter Logan went to Wellington in the
Ironsides, six years ago, and was lat heard of two years later.
His mother seeks him.
John A. Hodgson went to New Zealand in 1881; since July, 1884, nothing
has been heard of him, and all letters have been returned. His parents are
anxious.
Walter Hodges is sought by his mother, who last heard of him at Clarence
Bridge, Kaikoura, NZ, in 1886, at which time he thought of coming home.
George Bickerley Davis, last heard of him in 1885, as steward in
Melbourne or New Zealand, is enquired for by his only sister.
John Deighton sailed for New Zealand in the Oxford in 1882, and last
wrote from Tea Station, Wharernoye (sic), Wellington. His mother seeks tidings.
Timaru Herald Friday 8 March 1889
The following list of missing relatives is taken from
Lloyd's Weekly of January 27th:
Henry Proulton Burgess, went to New Zealand in 1880. He was last heard of
at Dunedin. His mother inquires.
Michael Lynch, aged 28, left, Woowich for New Zealand in 1880. His father is
anxious to hear from him.
Charles Page is sought by his parents, who last heard from him in 1878 in
New Plymouth.
William Rowsell left Somersetshire in 1857, and was last heard of at Ox
Bay, New Zealand, in 1868. His aged father writes.
Joseph, William and Elizabeth Shellard, left England in August, 1879, and
were last heard of in 1885, at Poverty Bay. Their sister fanny inquires.
Roland and Frank Whitehome are anxiously sought by their mother. Roland
was last heard of at Maryborough, in 1885 and Frank at Wellington, NZ, the same
year.
Timaru Herald Saturday 21 March 1889 pg2
From the Lloyd's Weekly of February 3rd
Mrs Yeck's (Walker), sailed in 1883. Last writing from New Zealand. Her
brother and sister inquire.
John Younge and Harry Richardson went to New Zealand 12 years ago.
Their aged mother asks.
Martin Power (who left the 14th regiment in India in 1876) was in 1877 at
a sawmill in Auckland.
Thomas Goodman went to New Zealand in 1873. His sister Elizabeth writes.
Timaru Herald Friday 29 March 1889 pg2
From the Lloyd's Weekly of February 10th
John Gaskin, cabinet-maker, went to New Zealand in the
Blue Jacket in November, 1859. His
sister has not heard from him since 1868, when she left him in Auckland.
Mrs Gick (Walker) sailed in 1883, last writing from NZ. Her brother and
sister enquire.
John Grant (Invernesshire) went to NZ 25 years ago. he was in Otago 12
years ago, when his mother last heard.
Ephraim (George) Lawson, of Whitestable, was at River Downs, NZ, in 1884,
when last heard of by his parents.
Thomas Smith sailed in the Wairoa
for Wellington in 1879, and last wrote from Palmerston North. His parents
inquire.
Sarah Ann Stephens is supposed to have left Hoxton in 1864 for NZ. Her
brother inquires.
Robert Wright, rope-maker, left Poplar 14 years ago for Auckland. His
sister inquires.
Te Aroha News, 20 April 1889, Page 3 MISSING FRIENDS.
In Lloyd's Weekly London Newspaper, the
following "long lost relatives"are inquired for:
Sarah Jane Pratt, who went to New Zealand 10 years ago. Her mother longs
to hear.
Martin James Sales went to New Zealand in December, 1882. His aged mother
is very anxious for news.
James Anderson, woolstapler, is sought by his children. In 1875 he was at
Wanganui.
James Bradford left England in 1887 for New Zealand. His mother inquires.
Ephraim (George) Lawson, last heard of in New Zealand in 1884. By his
parents.
Thomas Smith sailed for New Zealand in the
Waiora in 1879. His parents inquire.
Sarah Ann Stephens went to New Zealand in 1864. Her brother writes.
Thomas Goodman, went to New Zealand in 1873. His sister Elizabeth
inquires.
Martin Power (formerly 14th Regiment) was in 1877 at a sawmill in
Auckland. His brother Michael writes.
Mrs Yicks (Walker) sailed in 1883 for New Zealand. Her brother and sister
inquire.
John Young and Harry Richardson, who went to New Zealand 12 years ago.
Their aged mothers inquire.
Robert Lanksheer went to Wellington in the
Woodlark in 1874-5. His sitter inquires.
Harry Reeve, butcher, went to New Zealand 7 years ago. His father begs
him to write.
John Gaskin, cabinetmaker, went to New Zealand in the
Blue Jacket in 1859. Last heard of in
Auckland in 1869 His sister inquires.
Mrs Gick (Walker) sailed for New Zealand in 1883. Her brother and sister
inquire.
John Grant (Inverness-shire), who went to New Zealand 25 years ago. His
Aged mother last heard of him 12 years ago.
Timaru Herald Wednesday 8 May 1889
The following intimations are from Lloyd's Weekly of
March 17th and 24th
Emily Victoria West went to New Zealand in 1874, and last wrote from
Wellington in 1875. Her mother is anxious.
Alice King (nee Ryan) was at Temuka, NZ, in 1884, when her brother and
sister last heard.
Edmund Perry, in June 1871 or 1872, went to Christchurch, NZ, where he
took the bush Hotel. His brothers asks.
Oliver Robinson, of Barrow-in-Furness, went to NZ with his wife and
children 20 years ago. His aged mother asks.
William Strother was last heard of at Sydney, supposed to have gone to NZ
after. His mother begs of news.
Nicholas Treble (24 years old) last heard from at Reefton, NZ. His
widowed mother supposes that he went thence to Melbourne in the beginning of
last year.
Thomas Weeks last wrote from Christchurch, NZ, two years and a half ago,
and is now believed to be in the North Island. His mother is anxious.
Charles Anderson and his wife Hannah went to NZ 14 years ago. When their
mother last heard, seven years since, they lived at Musselburgh, Dunedin.
Timaru Herald Monday 1 July 1889
Lloyd's Weekly, London newspaper
Mary Ann Ponsonby, who went with her husband to Auckland about 46 years
ago, her sister inquiries
George Spinks, who went to Canterbury in 1885 per
s.s. Canterbury, his mother is anxious
William Ewington, who left England in 1883, and was last heard of in 1885
at the Sailors' Home, Lyttelton, his mother inquires
George Harris, who left Staffordshire for new Zealand in 1885, is sought
by his brother Arthur
John Johnstone, who landed in New Zealand thirty years ago, are requested
to write to Mrs Johnstone's brother, John Boeton
Denis David Nicholls, who went to New Zealand fifteen years ago, his
sister has not heard of him for twelve years.
Hannah Underdown, who in 1869 or 1870 sailed for Canterbury, and was last
heard of in 1873, her brother George is anxious
C. Adamson and his wife (nee Watts) left Yarmouth for New Zealand
in May 1883, their mother is anxious.
Thomas James Elkerton, who left Headinglod Quarry in December, 1873, for
New Zealand, is asked to write to his sister.
William Sands, who went to New Zealand in 1856, and last heard of at
Wellington, his brother John would be glad to hear from him.
James Stuart, who left Oxford for New Zealand 18 years ago, his father
and mother seek news.
Margaret Willis, who went to Dunedin in 1867 and married there, her
brother Richard inquires.
William Dibselt who came to Auckland in 1864, and was employed in Hobson
street, is sought by his sister.
Thomas Goodman, formerly of Sydneham, and who was at Wellington ten years
ago, is south by his father and sisters.
Miss Deborah Hannoch, formerly of Plymouth, and who was at Phillipstown,
Christchurch, seven years, is sought by her parents.
Albert Robert Pert, who sailed for New Zealand in 1887, is sought by his
parents.
Wanganui Herald, 12 July 1889, Page 3
Thomas James Wilson left Invercargill December, 1887, please com-
municate yonr whereabouts to your sister, S.A.HATCH.
Timaru Herald Thursday 29 August 1889
The following intimations are from Lloyd's Weekly of
July 14th;
George Beele, formerly of 3 Boston Terrace, Wordsworth street,
Wellington, New Zealand is asked to write to his sister.
Thomas William Jones left England in the Undaunted, last heard of in 1867
at Hokianga, province of Auckland. His sister Susan asks.
Arthur Oliver is sought by George Knyvett, late of Nelson, New
Zealand, now home from Baltimore, U.S.A.
Timaru Herald Thursday 17 October 1889 pg2
The following are from Lloyd's Weekly of September 18th
and 25th:
M. Prior, who lived at Ellesmere Road, Sheffield, is inquired for by his
sister, who thinks he may have gone to New Zealand.
George Scott and his wife, Rosaannah, went from Ireland to
Melbourne, in 1853, and last wrote from Buninyong, in 1869, that they were going
to New Zealand. Their brother and sister seek more news.
George Chaplain ("John Chapman") was a farmer at Auckland, New
Zealand, 40 years ago. His niece would be glad of any news.
William Jeffreys left Brighton, Sussex, in 1872, for New Zealand, in the
Charlotte Gladstone. His mother begs
for news.
William John Tanner last wrote from Helensville, Kaipara, New Zealand,
August 28th, 1887; he he thought of going to Melbourne.
Timaru Herald Friday 29 November 1889 pg2
The following missing friends are enquired for in
Lloyd's Weekly London Newspaper:-
Sarah Childe (Mrs B.W. Stow), eight years ago left London in the
s.s. Coptic to join her husband in New Zealand. Her brother
Richard last heard of her three years ago.
Thos. Henry Garrett went to New Zealand in September, 1886. In 1887 he
was a waiter at a hotel in Wellington; his mother asks.
Maurice Hesley, baker, of Cork, went to New Zealand about 30 years ago;
last heard of from Auckland. Son Maurice enquires.
A. J. Dempster, who was in Hokitika 20 years ago, is sought by his son,
A.J. Dempster, now in Canada.
Henry Douglas Berger went to New Zealand in 1866. The last news was
received from him was in December, 1877, when he was at Port Chalmers.
William Hill, butcher, formerly of Liskcard, Cornwall, supposed to be in
New Zealand, was last heard of 16 years ago. His sister Elizabeth enquires.
Charles Webb left Romford, Essex, 16 years ago for New Zealand. Six years
ago he was at Christchurch. His widowed mother seeks him.
John Welch, carrier, who went to New Zealand seven years ago and has not
been heard of for two years, is inquired for by his widowed mother.
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Evening Post 22 April 1890 pg 2
Enquires are made in Lloyd's Weekly for the following:-
Joseph Walter Williams went from the West India Dock to Wellington, New
Zealand, in 1877. In 1884-86 it has been ascertained that he had been to
Canterbury and Christchurch, and had left to go to the West Coast of the South
Island. His father and mother are very anxious.
Francis Frederick and George Henry Brooks left Picton in January 1878,
and are believed to be in new Zealand. They are anxiously sought by their poor
mother.
Samuel Henry Chapman sailed as baker in the Egmont, for New Zealand about
20 years ago. Sister Annie.
Isabella and William Reay went to New Zealand about 20 years ago. Sister
Jane.
Cecilia Rush in 1855 was at Palmerston North, Manawatu, N.Z. Sister
Sarah.
James and Carrie Light (Compton) went to New Zealand about 16 years ago.
Brothers and sisters enquire.
Otago Witness 29 May 1890 pg 22
Robert August Heise, please communicate with your sister; she is going
Home. I. Heise, Auckland.
James Stirling, formerly Joiner in Edinburgh, son of the late John
Stirling, Grocer, Edinburgh, is requested to communicate with his Uncle Irvine
R. Stirling, S.S.C., 21 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Supposed to be Lost in a snowstorm, with a party of surveyors, about seven years
ago, in New Zealand, Hugh Beaton THOMPSON, Miner; aged 25 years, height
5ft 7in; black hair and moustache. Father formerly of Elder's Estate, Break
O'Day, Victoria. James Thompson, Upper Hope Street, Geelong West, Victoria, AUST.
James Craik, please communicate with your brothers. - William Craik,
Lawrence.
Timaru Herald
Tuesday February 1891 pg 2
The following are enquired for in Lloyd's Weekly:
Joseph Verguson, in 1875, left London for New Zealand, and in November,
1877, was with Mr Hopkins, West Coast, New Zealand; brother William
John Lindon since he arrived at Southland, Invercargill, New Zealand, 13
years ago, has not been heard of; sisters Mary and Harriet
William and Norrie Joseph Clutterbuck, or their family are sought; William
was a clerk on the east London Railway, S.A., and left there for Australia
and New Zealand
Twidell Aldridge went to Australia in 1849, and in 1875 wrote from New
Zealand; brother Thomas
Mrs Langham emigrated to New Zealand about 16 years ago, and is now believed
to be in Sydney; sister Diana
Clara Farrington (Perkins) sailed for Australia and New Zealand 11 years
ago; brother Charles
Miles Ashmore, of Worksop, Notts, in 1871, was in the firm of Hoskings,
Oliver and Ashmore, Brown Street, Grahamstown, Otago, New Zealand; sisters
Jane and Mary Ann seek him.
John Hudson and his sister, Elizabeth Snelling, in May, 1874, went to New
Zealand in the ship
James Nicoll Fleming;
brother Samuel seeks him.
William Horen, of London, went to Australia about 1883, and when heard of
had left Queensland for New Zealand in charge of some cattle; his mother is
very anxious.
George C Collonson 18 years since went from Gravesend to New Zealand; lived
at Palmerston, Otago, some years, and is supposed to be in NSW (perhaps
Sydney); his sister Annie asks for news.
John Davies, of Knighton, Radnorshire, when he last wrote, 19 years ago,
though of leaving Hokitika, NZ for Westport; sisters Jane and Margaret.
John White sailed from Gravesend, on 2nd November 1875 and in 1883 was
leaving Dunedin to go up country; his mother is anxious.
Tuapeka Times, 11 March 1891, Page
6
The following are from Lloyd's Weekly, of January 18:
Mrs William M'Phail (Mary Webb), late of Peckham, last wrote from P. 0.,
Arrowtown, Otago, in 1883. Brother William.
Thomas Mead, sailor, last wrote to his sister from America. His son
awaits news.
Jonas Alfred Moth went to New Zealand twenty-two or twenty-three years
since, and was last heard of ten years ago. His youngest brother (Frank) asks.
Eliza Bump in 1880 lived at "Temlika," [Temuka] Canterbury, New Zealand.
Her mother asks.
Robert Faller Smith, bricklayer, left Williamstown, Melbourne, about
thirty years since to go to Birchmore. Sister Elizabeth.
George Smith arrived at Auckland from Islington at Christmas, 1874, and
ten years since had his letters sent to P. 0., Thames goldfields. His father,
mother, brothers, and sisters long for news.
Fred Symonds left Battereea about seventeen years since ; was last heard
of at Hillside, Dunedin. His mother is anxious.
Tuapeka Times, 25 March 1891, Page
6
MISSING FRIENDS
The following notions are from 'Lloyd's Weekly'
of January 25:
Benjamin Brame, plumber, went to New Zealand in the
Rodney in 1875, was in
1879 wrote from Brisbane. His aged father and sister Esther ask. They also seek
Alfred Brame, who, in January 1887, wrote from Brisbane.
Mrs B. Cocks left Wiilow-walk to go to New Zealand from Gravesend on December
10, 1862, Sister Mary.
William and Henry Hartridge are sought by their brother Charles. William, in
July, 1868, wrote from Western Hotel, Ballarat, and Henry. In June, 1869, lived
in Revel street, Hokitika, New Zealand
Henry Hedges went to New Zealand about thirty-seven years ago. Sister Sarah.
Thomas Overton left Leamington for New Zealand in 1888, and in 1888 was a
confectioner at Ascot Vale, Melbourne. His father and mother would be glad of
news.
Jane Simmons, who married a Mr Watson, and left Edinburgh in 1871-72 for New
Zealand, was last heard of at Otago. Her brother John wishes to hear.
Sarah, wife of Thomas Simpson, on September 20, 1875, left the East India Docks,
Poplar, on the Avalanche,
for New Zealand, and her sister Charlotte has not heard of her since.
Alfred John Pyman in 1883 wrote from the Royal Mall Hotel, Auckland. Mother asks
for news.
Tuapeka Times, 8 July 1891, Page 6
The following inquiries for missing friends are made in 'Lloyd's Weekly
':
Caroline Sarking (Biss) was at Dunedin in 1873 ; brother Frederick.
Alfred and Louisa Sylvester were last heard of at Perth (W.A.) four years
ago ; they were performing in Melbourne in October, 1889, the former under the
name of Professor Sylvester ; uncle and aunt Bailey ask.
George Werry or Mary Ann his wife, or son William, who left London for
Auckland in the beginning of June, 1856 ; their sister (Lucy Padwell) asks.
Oswell William Andrews was working on the Coromandel goldfield in
September, 1881, and in March, 1882, was at Northern Wairoa ; his sister Emma
inquires.
James Oliver, believed to be a sheep-shearer, was heard of six years ago
at Timaru ; mother very ill and anxious.
Joseph Mount (George Wilson) left Herne Bay in 1875 and last heard of on
February 19 1880, at Makikihi (South Canterbury) ; sister Phyllis inquires.
James Edward Libby left Glasgow for Dunedin In October, 1873 ; his mother
seeks news.
James King went to New Zealand from Holloway about thirty-eight years ago
; brother Henry.
Henry and Emma Kenny left Westminster about sixteen years ago to join
their grandfather at Wellington ; father writes.
Mrs M'Donald Fletcher resided at Dampier's Bay (Lyttelton) twelve years
ago ; his mother and sister long for news.
John Allen (Smith) sailed in 1875 from Scotland to New Zealand in the
Jesse Osborne, and about ten
years ago wrote home from Wellington ; his daughters Emma and Mary inquire.
Arthur Austin sailed from London to New Zealand in 1862, and is believed
to have been for many years part owner of a vessel trading from Auckland. Sister
Emilie inquires.
Frederick Wm. Bowdler in May, 1875, was at Sawyers Bay ; sister Lizzie
inquires.
Henry Alfred Boys left London for Auckland in the
Oxford
in 1878, and when last heard of in 1879 at Invercargill was prospecting with a
timber company; brother Fred.
John Challoner, of Locksfield, Walworth, enlisted in the 64th Foot, was
discharged in 1864, and intended going to Auckland ; mother anxious.
Tuapeka Times, 8 July 1891, Page 6
The following are inquired for in 'Lloyd's Weekly:
John William Phillips wrote home from Auckland on April 21, 1889, to say
that he was just leaving for the South Sea Islands ; his father inquires.
Charles Hawkins Dale, of Margate, went to Australia in 1848-49, and
afterwards proceeded to New Zealand; sister Sarah.
Frederick Glenister, of Poplar, sailed In the Pleione for Auckland in
June, 1881, and was last heard of at Wellington ; sister Edie.
Lavinia Hore (maiden name Welber) was last heard of at Boatmans, Reefton,
in July, 1881; mother inquires
Walter Sprowell sailed on August 11, 1890, in the
Matatna
for Wellington, and upon his arrival left the ship ; his mother longs to hear of
him.
Ann Beaunmnt on May 9. 1875, sailed from Gravesend for Auckland in the
Alumbagh
; aster Mary Ann.
Mrs Thomas Winsley, on September 16, 1888, wrote from Poiter's Hotel,
Caversham, Dunedin ; her aged mother awaits tidings.
Herbert Reeve, formerly of 19 Burgess street, Limehouse, London, sailed
for New Zealand in the Wave Queen
in June, 1882; brother John.
Nellie Speele has not been heard of since she sailed from Plymouth in the
Pleione
for Wellington in September, 1880 ; brother Edward.
Mrs Wadsworth (Alice Johnson), on May 19, 1868, left London for
Canterbury, in the Light Brigade,
and is now believed to be in Dunedin ; brother
William. Christopher Downham, last heard of at Lincoln, Canterbury, two
years ago ; mother, aged eighty-six, Inquires.
James Boone has not been heard of since he left Home for Auckland, in
1866 ; his son John seeks news.
Luke Macdonald, last heard of at Auckland, in 1866; sister Rose seeks
him.
John Murphy, twenty years since lived in Auckland; his nephew, James
Gorman, asks for news.
Tuapeka Times, 5 August 1891, Page 6
The following notices with respect to missing friends are from 'Lloyd's Weekly'
of May 31 :
Herbert Molineux Brewer is anxiously inquired for by his parents, who
last heard of him about three years ago, at Auckland.
Isaac and Israel Church left Northamptonshire in 1849-50, the former
going to Australia and the latter to New Zealand; their cousin Sarah inquires
for them.
George Russell Fellows left Darlington for Auckland in September, 1881 ;
his sister and brother-in-law inuire.
Mary Ann Hester (since married) who was last heard of in New ZeaUnd, is
desired to comnmnicate with her sister Sarah. Joseph Pink left London twenty
years ago, and eight years ago wrote from Mount Five; his poor widowed mother
awaits news. Mrs Richard Rowe, when last heard of in 1866 resided in Currie
street, New Plymouth
William Barrow left the London dock in a mailing vessel for Hawke's Bay on March
20 1874, and for some months had his letters addressed "care of W. Marshall,
Carswell, Puketitin. Brother Robert.
Mrs E. Sarah Boreham sailed in the Rimutaka
for New Zealand in January, 1884 and when last heard of was at Amberley. Sister
Polly.
Alfred Hicks, accompanied by his wife and family, went to New Zealand
about twenty years ago, and was last heard of four years later. Sister Jane.
Mrs George Woollett, ten years ago had her letters addressed to G P.O ,
Dunedin. Sister Susanna.
Amelia Robinson (Green) is believed to have left London for New Zealand
about 1861, and then gone on to Melbourne. Brother William.
Stanley Herbert Joseph (Schneider) went to Auckland in July, 1888 and
afterwards lived in Bourke street, Melbourne, where he was employed by Mr
Bennett, butcher. His mother is anxious.
Robert and Emily Ham, of Congresbury, Somersetshire, was last heard of in
January, 1880, at Alambia road, Blenheim. Sister Ellen.
Mrs Charles Ansel (Mary Ann Gleeson), of Dublin, was heard of at Hawke's Bay
in August, 1889. Sister Jane.
The Timaru Herald Thursday 20th August 1891
Enquiry is made in Lloyd's Weekly for the following;-
Mrs Watson (Jane Simmons) left Edinburgh in September, 1872, for New
Zealand, was last heard of at Otago; brother John.
John Daniel Redding left London in February, 1874, for Dunedin, and was
last heard of in Gore, Southland, New Zealand, in 1884; his father seeks news.
William Pratt sailed from London in June 1864, for New Zealand, and
settled in Christchurch, where for many years he was engaged in a drapery store;
last head of 20 years ago; brother George.
Richard Howell left Harrow-on-the Hill in 1871, and emigrated to New
Zealand; his brothers and sisters inquire.
John Hudson and Emma Snelling, who sailed in the
James Nicol Fleming in 1875 for New
Zealand, are sought by their brother Samuel.
Henry Hayes inquires for his sisters Sarah or Maria, or his brother
Richard Hayes, who went to New Zealand in 1874. James Williams when last heard
of twenty years ago was at Auckland, New Zealand; sister Caroline.
John Thomas Webber went from Plymouth to New Zealand in 1875, and was
last heard of at Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand, in 1879; sister Mary Jane.
The Timaru Herald Tuesday 20 October 1891
Enquiry is made in Lloyd's Weekly for the
following:-
Jane Goecomb seeks news of her brothers, George, of Barnwood, Glos.
(supposed to be in New Zealand, or James, supposed to be in Liverpool.
(Father is dead)
George Maloney, stoker, sailed from England in the
Virago in May 1869, and
was last heard of in New Zealand. Sister: Eliza.
Louisa Mary Forman (Wharrman) went to Lyttelton, New Zealand, about 1871,
and was last heard of in 1884. Brother: Edward.
Charles Atyeo (James) was at Wanganui, Wellington, New Zealand, in 1880. His
widowed mother wishes to hear of him.
Thomas Cowley in 1868 was managing a baker's business for Mrs Symes at
Panama, New Zealand. Sister: Caroline.
Herbert Edward Cox in April, 1890, arrived from New Zealand in the
Waipa, again sailing for Ceylon in the
Knight of St. George the
following month. His friends as.
Mrs Henry Duke (Eliza) left Northfleet, Kent, on 29th July, 1864, and
settled at Wanganui, Wellington, N.Z. Sister: Mary Ann.
Tuapeka Times, 11 May 1892, Page 5
Inquiry Is made in Lloyd's Weekly for the following :
James M'Leliand, left Duadressan, Islandmagee, Antrim, about 1878, for
New Zealand ; last letter, from Miller Flat, Otago. Frederick Blake went to New
Zealand forty eight years since ; last heard of in 1878 going by the name of
Bench ; brother Sidney.
William Henry Allsworth, last wrote to Marian in 1878 ; address, care of
Mr W. H. Beetham, Brancepeth, near Masterton, Wairarapa, Wellington, New
Zealand.
William Clifford, left Calne, Wilts, for New Zealand on 4th May, 1875 ;
last heard from on 19th June, 1877, Cambridge, Waikato, Auckland, New Zealand ;
sister Mary.
Mary Ann Hall, nee Blunt, of Plumpton, Northamptonshire, sailed for New
Zealand about thirty-five years ago ; supposed to be farming ; sister Charlotte.
John Anderson, wool stapler, was last heard of in 1879. living in
Adelaide road, Wellington, New Zealand ; daughter Isabella.
The following inquiries for missing friends appear in late Home papers :
James Edwards sailed for New Zealand about seventeen years ago, arid last
wrote to his brother Frank ten years since, when his address was care of bar
man, Wain's Hotel, Dunedin.
James Turner in 1889 was at Lower Burdekin, Queensland ; his brother
Thomas was last heard of at Moeraki, Hilgrove. Parents are anxious.
James Archibald, resident in North-east Harbor Peninsula, Otago, in 1870,
is inquired for by hi 3 brother, John Pirie, butcher, High street, Banchory.
Tuapeka Times, 18 May 1892, Page 5
The following announcements relating to missing friends are from 'Lloyd's
Weekly' London newspaper :
Stephen Henry Hughes, of Liverpool, sailled for New Zealand June 7. 1863.
in s.s. Accrington. Last address,
Post Office, Dunedin.
George M'Donald went to Otago. He had shares in a dyeworks at Glasgow. A
niece in Wales asks.
Alfred Logan sailed for New Zealand in s.s.
Allahabad. 1873. Last wrote from Dunedin June, 1877.
Edward Allen Pitcher, last heard of at Wairapa four years ago.
Emma Arnal, of Swancombe, ___reenhithe, sailed for New, Zealand about
eighteen years since. Her husband was a platelayer on the railway. Last address,
Wellington.
John Wyneyard, carpenter, went to New Zealand in 1851. In 1854-55
was shepherd at Stonehurst station, and In June, 1858, when he last wrote Home,
was working at Ham Farm, near Racecourse Hill Station, for Messrs Russell and
Creke.
Thomas Williams left England about fourteen years ago ; last heard of as
waiter at the Criterion Hotel, Napier.
Charles Balch, painter, left Camberwell in December, 1882, and was last
heard of In Auckland
Thomas Etherton left Golden lane, St. Luke's, over twenty years ago for
Canterbury.
Mrs William Blake quitted Oxford for New Zealand about thirty-six years
ago, and seventeen years since desired her letters addressed care of Rev.
Browne, New Plymouth. Sister Jane.
Mrs Crow, a widow, was last heard of at Victoria avenue, Wanganui. A
brother-in-law writes.
Walter Hill, of the Freemasons' Arms, Downshire Hill, Hampstead, in 1879
was at Timaru, and was "going up country." Brother John asks him to write.
Parents dead.
The only son of Timothy Harrigan left Dartmoor street, Kensington, for New
Zealand, three years back. His aged mother is very anxious to hear from him.
Michael Thomas O' Sullivan, of Scotland, left England about November,
1879, for New Zealand, to go farming
William F. Wright sailed for New Zealand in steamer
Sussex, in 1874. No news since.
Nathan Perrott last wrote from Auckland, December 11, 1880.
Thomas Birch Price, last heard of at Waitara.
Tuapeka Times, 25 May 1892, Page 6
The following intimations are from 'Lloyd's Weekly' of March 27 and April 3:
Robert M'Gregor left England thirteen years since ; last address, G.P.0.,
Invercargill. His sister is very anxious for news.
John Minder Mann, who left London in 1873 for New Zealand, is sought by
his widowed mother.
Jane Betts left England with her husband, John, for New Zealand,
seventeen years ago, on board the Hydaspes. Her mother has h&d no news
since arriving safely.
Robert Carr went to New Zealand thirty years ago, and was a farmer. His
sister Elizabeth asks.
Charles Mclntyre left England December 26, 1857, and resided with a
family named Stewart at Wellington, New Zealand. Nephew James asks.
Thomas David Welsh last wrote Home May, 1875 ; was then living at
Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand, his parents seek news.
Tuapeka Times, 20 July 1892, Page 6
Inquiry is made in ' Lloyd's Weekly ' for the following:
Thomas Dockety sailed in the Otarama,
23 October, 1891; left the ship 30th December; Ms invalid mother is desirous of
news.
Henry Thomas Loxton left London 1874 in the s.s.
Buckinghamshire, for Dunedin; last heard of at
Invercargill, about ten years ago; parents inquire.
Joseph Mill eighteen years since went in the
Rodney to New Zealand with his wife and one child ; he died about
twelve years ago, and his family have not since been heard of; his sister asks.
James Turner, in 1870 was addressed Murphy's Hill, Shortland, Thames ;
John Turner went to Canterbury, and was last heard of at Templeton Gatehouse ;
both were of Wellburn, York ; their brothers Thomas and Benjamin ask.
William Culpitt left Dublin for New Zealand in 1857 ; last heard of
when saddle and harness maker in Auckland ; sister Sarah asks.
Ellen Greenwood (Mrs H. Smith) left Marylebone in 1875 for Otago ; six
years ago she lived at Invercargill, and was married ; her aged parents are
anxious.
Tuapeka Times, 31 August 1892, Page 6
Inquiry is made in Lloyd's Weekly for the following :
Henry William Sutton, of Swaffham, Norfolk, left England in 1865 ; last
heard of in 1867, at Christchurch, His only brother James seeks his whereabouts.
Edward Frost sailed from East India Docks on January 23, 1870, in the
Golden Sea, bound for Wellington ; last address in October, 1880, Bath Hotel,
Bourke street, Melbourne. His sister Martha (Patty) is anxious for news.
Arthur Herman left Clapham for New Zealand in the
s.s. Ionic August 21, 1888; last wrote
home about two and a-half years since from Ballarat. His widowed mother and
sister Rose are very anxious for news,
Edward Davy left Louth, Lincs. forty years ago for New Zealand. His niece
(Betsy) would be glad to have news of him.
William Henry Denne left Canterbury in October, 1851; in 1873 was at St.
Albans, Canterbury. Sister Mary asks.
Tuapeka Times, 26 October 1892, Page 5
The following missing friends were inquired for In Lloyd's Weekly ' of September
4:
Mary Ann Clifford, on February 13, 1879, went in the Morning Star
to New Zealand. Her sister Emma asks news.
E. Croden (now Mrs Cromwell) inquires for her relatives. Her
mother (Mrs Croden or Crowden went to New Zealand many years back and has not
been heard of since. Her brother (William Croden, of Bristol) is believed to
have enlisted as a soldier, she also has relatives in Australia, by name
Orchard, natives of Bristol.
Tuapeka Times, 2 November 1892, Page 5
Sobine Eppinger [nee Floto) is sought by her brother Henry. Her husband
was a tailor at Savoy Steps, Strand, but left England about twenty-four years
since, and when last heard from was a farmer in New Zealand.
Emma Betts, a native of Fenchlngfield, Essex, left London in 1867-68 for
New Zealand. Frank, the only son of her brother Joseph, inquires.
Arthur Piddington was last heard of in New Zealand five years ago. His
sister seeks news.
Mrs J. F. Saunders was living with her husband (draper and general
outfitter) at Queen street, Auckland, about ten years ago; they had two sons
(George and Arthur). Her brother would be pleased to hear news of them.
Tuapeka Times, 23 November 1892, Page 5
The following inquiries for missing friends are from Lloyd's Weekly of
September 11 and 18 :
Litchfield (Mrs Ellen) last wrote to her brother, William Johnson, four
years ago, when she gave her address as Amtow, Bleninghan, Molbery, New Zealand
(?Blenheim, Marlborough).
Miller (James) forty years ago was in Launceston, Tasmania, as a
confectioner, and twenty-nine years since at Nelson. His cousin Esther would be
glad if a New Zealand paper would aid her inquery.
King (James) left Home in 1876. When last heard of his address was
Dunedin. His aged parents seek him.
Wilmot (Mrs Elizabeth) is anxious for the present address of her son, who
was last heard of two years ago living in Church and Chapel street,
Fietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa. She would also like to'hear from hers
sisters, Mrs Charles Brookes and Mrs William Hatton Hancox, whose address in
1885 was Blue Boot, Queen street, Auckland.
Morley (Joseph Hollis), May, 1877} was addressed near Wanganui; "was
captain of a troop of settlers." His brother Bernard seeks him.
Green (Agnes Marian Mrs Smith) left England, December, 1888, and went to
New Zealand. Her sister Lily would be glad of news.
From Madras: James Donelly, about 1876, left The Glens, near Ballymena,
County Antrim, it is supposed for New Zealand or Australia, and has not been
heard of since. He took with him his mother, wife, and two brothers. His cousin,
John M'Cue, seeks news.
lrwin (Benjamin), in February, 1890, was at Mount Rosevile, Auckland.
Mother asks.
Lester (Emma) went to Wellington seven years since. Any news would be
"welcome to her mother.
Tuapeka Times, 7 December 1892, Page 6
MISSING FRIENDS.
Inquiry is made in 'Lloyd's Weekly' for the following :
Thomas Keep, of Old Ford, sailed for Oatland twenty years ago; sister
Fanny seeks tidings of him.
Kate Parker was last heard of at Cape Turngain in 1883; sister Emily and
brother Tom want news.
Mary Ann Robinson (nee Shinn) and her husband, Oliver, sailed in the ship
Jessie Readman for New Zealand on the 20th
September, 1872 ; her mother has had no news since 1875.
Saldon Johnson sailed for New Zealand on the 20th Jane, 1876, and was
last heard of living at Waddington, East Malvern, some fifteen years since ;
sister Mary Ann would be grateful for news.
Agnes Marian Green left London about December, 1888, with her husband,
Frederick Smith Green, bound for New Zealand; Sister Lily wishes for news.
Ernest J. Hunter, sailor, last wrote home in February. 1885, when his
address was P. 0., Wellington ; brother Henry wishes to hear from him
Charles Cleal, hairdresser, on 13th June, 1875, was living at Queen
street, Auckland; his sister Hannah asks.
Charles Dilley last wrote home on 26th March, 1875, from Ohoapa, Waikato;
his brother William wishes to know his whereabouts.
Charles Cornelius sailed for New Zealand about 1865, and last wrote home
in 1876, when his address was Dunedin (was then a butcher) ; his brother Joseph
wishes to know.
Alfred Cox left England in 1880, and was last heard of in September,
1881, at Dunedin; brother Tom is anxious to hear.
John Clisby and his sister Emily Newport are inquired for by their
half-brother, William Speechley ; John left Paddington in 1838, for New
Zealand, and was last heard of in 1851, at Old Teirs, near Crafer's Inn, near
Adelaide, Australia, when thinking of going to California; Emily was last known
to be living at Bacchus Marsh, near Melbourne.
Otago Witness, 19 January 1893, Page 19
The following intimations as to missing friends are
from Lloyd's Weekly of November 20 and 27 :
John Ross sailed in the ship Auckland
for New Zealand, March 1885, and was last known to be in Sydney in 1890. His
aged father seeks tidings.
Herbert Plumb sailed from Plymouth on board the ship Sydenham, bound for
Australia, in September 1883. His last letter was dated October 16, 1889 ; he
was then a sailor on board the s.s. Defiance, in Bass Strait, but bound for
Auckland, New Zealand. His father, mother, and brother long for tidings of him.
Lawrence Sexton seeks tidings of his brothers James and Fred and his
sister Hannah Sexton. James left Cork for New Zealand in 1876 ; Hannah went to
Australia in 1877, and brother Fred followed in 1879. They have not been heard
of for some years.
Mr Anslow went to New Zealand about 14 years ago, and when last heard
from, a few months after, was ill, and going over to Australia. His son wishes
him to answer.
Johnson Harriss, left Camborne, Cornwall, 18 or 20 years ago, and was
last heard of in Auckland, New Zealand. His sister inquires.
John Moore, late of Ballyshannon, Donegall, Ireland, went to Australia or
New Zealand. Sister Anne seeks him.
William M'Leod, sailed from London, December 1854, in the Westminster,
bound for Wellington, New Zealand ; last heard of in Canterbury, January 1858,
but was then going to Sydney, en route to Home. His stepson would like to hear
from him or his sister, who went to Wellington in 1859.
Herbert Stanley Joseph, left his home in July 1888, for Auckland, New
Zealand, and from there went to Melbourne. His mother is anxious for news.
Mrs Fred Risdon was last heard of by her mother in February 1886, then
residing at Seagull Cottage, Taranaki place, Wellington, New Zealand.
Tuapeka Times, 19 April 1893, Page 3
The following inquiries for missing friends are taken from 'Lloyd's Weekly' of
February 12 and 19 :
George Churchman sailed on the ship
Chrysolite, bound for Canterbury, in
1862, and was last heard from sixteen years since at Carlton, Melbourne ; his
sister and brother inquire. William Lawrence last wrote to his youngest sister
(Elizabeth) in 1879, when living at Carterton, Wellington.
William Alfred Springford left Clatford, near Andover, in 1872, for
Auckland ; his brother Charles inquires.
Tuapeka Times, 24 May 1893, Page 3
The following inquiries are taken from 'Lloyd's "Weekly ' newspaper of March 26.
John Allen left Rishton for Scotland, en route for New Zealand, in
1874-75, and sailed in the ship Jessie Ashburn under the name of A. Smith. He
last wrote to his daughters Emma and Mary from "Wellington about eleven years
ago.
Robert Anderson, of Coatbridge, Scotland, went to New Zealand about nine
years ago, and last wrote home from Mullocky Gully, near Mosgiel, six years
since. Brother John inquires.
Thomas Baird sailed from the East India Docks on May 1, 1868, in the s.s.
Ballarat, bound for Launceston. "When he last wrote to his sister in 1872 he was
mate on a mail boat running in the Kaipara waters.
Andrew Brookman was last heard from in 1881 ; address, Kaikoura Post
Office, Marlborough. Sister Julia asks.
Henry, Henrietta, and Charlotte Waite are sought for by then - sister
Harriet, who says : "I last heard from them when they were on a visit to South
Lincolnshire, England, in June, 1885 ; now supposed to be at Mount Eden,
Auckland, or Christchurch."
John E. W. White, late of Bridge House, Deptford, sailed in the
s.s. Rimutaka for Timaru on January
13, 1888. His parents wish to know his whereabouts.
Tuapeka Times, 14 June 1893, Page 4 MISSING FRIENDS.
The following inquiries taken from 'Lloyd's Weekly' newspaper's of April 16 and
23 :
Sam Blyth was last heard of June, 1883, when sheep shearing at Timaru.
Brother Thomas seeks him.
John and James Butler are sought by their sister, who has not seen them
for twenty six years. John was at Sandy Bay, New Zealand, when last heard of.
John Henry Fry sailed from the London docks as steward on board the
Royal Albert, bound for Wellington, in November, 1852. Brother James has had no
news since lie arrived safely.
Thompson Priest was last known to be a farmer at Christchurch about
twelve months ago. Supposed since to have gone up-country. His mother longs for
news.
James Pye, time-served soldier, left England about 1878 for Auckland.
His brother (William of London) desires to communicate.
Mrs Robert Turnbull was last heard of in 1890 from Enfield, Oamaru. Her
sister Agnes awaits news.
Richard Wonder, of Crockenhill, Kent, thirty to forty years since left
Gravesend as agent or steward to an engineer of a copper company, to Wellington.
His only surviving brother (William) and niece (Elizabeth) ask
Jesse Warren, late of the Royal Navy, writes to find his brother,
William Warren, and sister, Mrs Eliza Law. William came to England with the 65th
Regiment from New Zealand in 1866-67 ; was pensioned off, and then returned to
his wife and family in New Zealand ; no news for eleven years. Eliza was last
heard of keeping a lodginghouse in Auckland about 1882.
Tuapeka Times, 1 November 1893, Page 4
The following persons who left the United Kingdom for New Zealand are inquired
for in 'Lloyd's Weekly' London newspapers of August 27, September 3, and
September 10, the editor of which has the addresses of the in - Inquirers
Mrs Collard (nee Mary Ann Carman), in service at Eaton House, King
William street, E. C. sailed from Gravesend on December 17, 1876 ; last letter
in October, 1882, from Palmerston North. Friends and relations seek her.
Margaret Coster was in Auckland about twenty years ago. Her only sister
Sarah longs for tidings.
Alfred Thompson left London for New Zealand about thirteen years ago, and
from there went to Australia; supposed now to have settled in Brisbane. Brother
George.
Thomas Stephens left Brugan, Cornwall, about nineteen years ago, and
sailed in the s.s. Colombo for Timaru ; last heard from seventeen
years since ; letters to be addressed to the Timaru Post Office. Sister Grace.
George Johnstone left England about twenty-five years ago ; last heard of
at Christchurch sixteen years since. Sister Esther asks. Joseph Thomas Winter
Vivian, of Weymouth, sailed in the ship
Forfarshire for New Zealand about fourteen years ago ; supposed
now to be married. His mother and sister are anxious.
Mrs Ellen Keehne (nee Supple) left Melbourne in 1869 for Hokitika, and
afterwards went to Auckland. Her son Augustus asks.
Benjamin Bishop sailed for Australia in the
s.s. Orange (New Shipping Company), either as steward or
storekeeper, in September, 1890. His sisters would be glad of news.
John, James, and Charles Boyce, formerly of Devizes, but now believed to be
farming in New Zealand, are sought by brother William.
Agnes Marian Green left England for New Zealand in December, 1888. Her
sister Lily inquires.
Frances Elizabeth Peters was last known to be in Christchurch eighteen
years ago. Her only brother has not seen her for thirty-six years.
Alfred Clarke last wrote to his daughter Minnie on June 7, 1873, when living
in Centre street, Whilinch, Scotland. He is since supposed to have been to New
Zealand and now returned.
Henry Brown, a native of Heston, near Hounslow, sailed from London in the
Zealandia, bound for New Zealand, on October 4, 1872. He at first
worked for Messrs Brogden and Sons, of Otago, but when last heard from was on a
farm at Waikato. His aged father, brothers, and sisters long for news.
Otago Witness, 1 February 1894, Page 15
Inquiry is made in Lloyd's Weekly for the following :
James Henderson, carpenter, native of Edinburgh, went to New Zealand over
20 years ago ; was 13 year 3in the navy as carpenter; last letter, about three
years since, from Waioawa, Hawke's Bay ; brother Tom.
Martha Kellar (nee Watts) was keeping the Railway Hotel, Winslow, New
Zealand, iv 1889 ; sister Alice has had no tidings since.
Gib. Rorison left Glasgow in 1873 to go to New Zealand ; brothers Divid
and Tom would be glad of news.
Tuapeka Times, 21 March 1894, Page 5
The following persons who left the United Kingdom' for New Zealand are inquired
for in the January number of ' Lloyd's Weekly London Newspaper,' 1894, the
editor of which has the addresses of the inquirers. Persons who discover their
friends through this republication are requested to acknowledge the fact when
writing to the editor of 'Lloyds:
James and Edward Liddle, butchers, were last heard of at Wellington. Sister
Ellen inquires.
Rosina Purse, wife of Stephen Purse, tailor, left Southampton in 1875 ;
last address in 1882, Ferry road, Christchurch. Her mother longs for news.
Fabian Posener sailed in the ship Famenoth
in May, 1880, arriving at Auckland, New Zealand, about August. His last letter
was dated November 5, 1880. He was then working his way "up country," and had
stayed at Panmure and Lucas Creek. Sister Rose inquires.
James Clements left England about May 1864 or 1865, under the name of
Page, for New Zealand ; and last wrote to his daughter Mary Ann about twenty
years since when in business as a machinist and engineer in North Ipswich,
Queensland. ;
Charles and Samuel Rogers went out to New Zealand over twenty years ago
last letter from Aramoho, November 5, 1873. Any news would be welcome to the
nephew Basil.
William Shand last wrote home from Timaru in 1887. Sister Wilhelmina
inquires.
Benjamin Valentine Harding, of Brighton, left London for New Zealand in
October, 1873 ; last heard of at the railway works, Napier. Frederick Payne
asks.
Henry Solman sailed from Plymouth on May 7, 1874, and landed at Nelson ;
last letter from Auckland, in 1887. Mother is anxious.
James Dawson left Rathkeale, Limerick, for the Cape about thirty-six
years ago ; last heard of from Victoria street, Auckland. His cousin Mary seeks
him. Mary Bone sailed for Dunedin in 1873. Sister Rebecca inquires.
William Allen, coachbuilder, left England for Melbourne about 1857 ; last
letter from Dunedin in 1863. Daughter Eliza longs for tidings.
Marlborough Express 23 April 1894 Missing Persons -
Enquiry is made in Lloyd's Weekly for the following;
Mark and William PARRISH are enquired for by their brother George, Mark
was last heard of from New Zealand 19 years ago and William ten years since.
George Edward and Richard Charles HERBERT are anxiously enquired for by
sister Charlotte, George wrote from Coromandel on 24th May 1878 but the
following year his address was Summer Street, Ponsonby, Auckland, Richard was
last heard from 24th March 1878 when living in Albert St, Pyrmont, Sydney, NSW.
Charles Richard KIRBY was last heard of at Port Nelson NZ in 1855, his
cousin Emily KIRBY asks.
Margery MACMILLAN, formerly of Finny parish of Bennachar, County Darry
seeks her son, Thomas MACMILLAN who went to NZ 20 years ago.
J H SPENCER went to NZ in 1864, last heard of from Richmond Brook,
Awatere, Marlborough NZ, sister Sarah is anxious for news.
Isaac HAYWAC (?) left Kingaclerc, Hants about 26 years since for NZ, his
brother George last heard 3 years ago.
Tuapeka Times, 13 June 1894
The following notices of missing friends are from Lloyd's Weekly :
Mrs Annie Vasey, nee Hernon, of Birkenhead, sailed with her husband
(Thomas) In the ship Chili, for Auckland, about 1870. Sister Catherine inquires.
Richard Taylor left Morpeth for Australia, twenty -five years ago, and is now
believed to be in New Zealand. Sister Annie would be glad of news.
Cyrus Davies, aged about sixty -one, went to New Zealand twenty -eight or
thirty years ago. Last heard of from Christchurch fourteen years since. His
nephew, Harry Davies, would be pleased to hear.
John Philbrook, of Svdenham, went to Otago about twenty years back. He
last wrote home five years ago, when thinking of going to New South Wales. His
parents would be grateful for any news.
Louisa Grisbrook, who came to England in 1865, about two years later
returned to Christchurch. Her son, Edward Glanville, asks news of her or any
relatives.
Richard Smith, of Sellinge, left home about 1879, and went with a Mr
Simons and others to Canterbury ; last letter from there five years ago. His
widowed mother, brothers, and sisters are anxious.
John Bryan Greary left Dunmanway, County Cork, Ireland, over forty
years back to go to Australia or New Zealand. His eldest brother, Bryan, would
be delighted to hear from him. Edward Hopgood gave his address, fifteen years
ago, Palmerston street, Riverton. Sister Ellen would be glad of news.
Richard Hawkes went to Auckland some thirteen years ago ; last letter
about two and a-half years since, when working for Mr Nearing, master stevedore,
Auckland. His poor mother longs for tidings.
New Zealand Tablet, 24 August 1894, Page 9
Tovey, John, supposed to be at present working as a
civil engineer in Australia ; sought for by his brother Morgan.
Jordan, Bridget, or her son, left the O'Grady's,
Errina, Castleconnell, Limerick, for Australia 40 years ago, from whence she
went to New Zealand ; sought for by a fritnd.
Egan, John, left Bathduff, Co Tipperary, for Brisbane,
Queensland ; when last heard of was in Sydney, NSW, in 1892 sought! for by his
father.
Keirns, John, left Knocktopher, Co Kilkenney, for
Brisbane Australia, in 1888, last heard of in Brisbane, four years ago ; sought
for by his father.
Gardiner, John, last heard of two years ago in either
Melbourne or Sydney as sergeant of police ; sought for by a friend. Replies to
the above to be addressed to the office of the Freemman's Journal, Dublin
Moran, John, and his wife, nee Bohan, left for New
Zealand, their native place, Aughnasbeelin, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim, Ireland,
close on forty years ago ; sought for by a near relative. Beply to N.Z. Tablet
office.
REPLIES. Karey, William, General P. 0., Bunndaberg, Queensland, replies
to the inquiry for himself which appeared in the Weekly Freenan, March 3rd,
1894.
M'Evoy, James and Patrick, Tinwald P. 0., Graham's road
Canterbury, New Zealand, replies to the inquiry for himself which appeared in
the Weekly Freeman, March 17th, 1894.
Tuapeka Times, 24 October 1894, Page 5
The following persons are inquired for in Lloyd's Weekly ' of August 19 :
Benjamin and Benjamin Philip Fielder, father and son, left London for
Auckland, n October, 1867 ; last heard from the son sixteen years ago, when he
stated he was coming home. Mother and sister Emma ask.
John Sweeney left London for Wellington in August, 1890 ; last heard of
from Melbourne two years ago. Brother George asks.
Kate Blake, aged 17, left Willesden Junction about June, 1893, with a Mrs Savage
(Violet Melrose). Her mother, who has returned from New Zealand, seeks her. (She
was left when a baby with an uncle.)
Taranaki Herald, 28 February 1895, Page 2
The following is from the missing friends column Lloyd's Journal:
Mrs Emily Good nee Gates, left Hampshire about 1850 for Auckland, N.Z.,
in the ship Poictiers ; last heard of near New Plymouth. Sister Fanny asks.
Tuapeka Times, 20 February 1895
Lloyd's Weekly ' of December 30 had the following inquiries for missing friends
:
Mrs K. Nolan would be glad if any survivor of the steamer Wairarapa, lost
on the Great Barrier Island in October, could give Christian name and
description of a gentleman named Gordon, lost ; supposed to be a relative.
Robert William Anderson last wrote home in 1870, when living at the
corner of Nelson and Wellington streets, Auckland. Letters sent there have been
returned "Gone up country." Brother Walter seeks him. Father is dead.
Walter Hodges went to Melbourne in June, 1891 ; afterwards heard of in
New Zealand. Mother asks. Aunt Tottie is dead.
William Humphries Wrenn was last heard of from New Zealand. Mother is
anxious for news.
Mathew Canty left Baythorn street, Bow, for New Zealand in October, 1892
; last heard of from Sydney eighteen months ago. Mother asks.
Mrs Alfred Gaubert, nee Charlotte Melton, left London in 1885 for New
Zealand ; last news from Whitby street, West Brunswick (Melbourne), about 1890.
Parents and sisters long for tidings.
Mrs Ann Hannah was last known to be in Wellington. Sister Maria asks.
Elizabeth Corney, nee Hopkinson, left England in 1877, and was last heard
of four years ago, when travelling with an opera company through New Zealand.
Sister Amelia would be glad of news.
North Otago Times, 6 June 1895, Page 4
MISSING FRIENDS.
The following persons who left the United Kingdom for New Zealand ore inquired
for in Lloyd's Weekly London newspapers of
April 14 and April 21:
Mark Jarvis went to Dunedin about twenty-nine years ago in the ship
Chili ; last heard of living in Rose
cottage. Sister Phillis.
Mrs Holden anxiously inquires for daughter Alice Haud Holden, and her son
Charles Henry Clears, last heard of from Greymouth.
C. Hopping was last known to be living in Bamford street, Woolston,
Canterbury. Brother Tom and his mother ask.
William Page went to Dunedin in 1871; last heards of from Toowomba in
1875. William Seszell inquires, John Page is dead.
Jabez Harmer left Chilham ten year ago for New Zealand, and was last
beard from on July 9, 1893, when working on one of the boats running from New
Zealand to Melbourne and Sydney; letters to be addressed U.P.0., Auckland.
Mother is anxious.
Thoma Bishop last wrote when his mother died twenty years ago, giving his
address: Gowrie, West Taieri. Sister Emma seeks him.
John Brown sailed from the London docks in the
Royal Dagne on August 10, 1871, with a young gentleman Layfield, of
Moulton Hall, Yorkshire bound for New Zealand - Father, brothers, and sisters
seek him. Mother is dead.
Edward John Lack, native of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire ; last wrote home
about eighteen months since, giving his address as Mick a Mick, Wellington.
Brother Fred asks.
Louisa Kernick nee Sudwell went to Hawkes Bay fifteen years ago,
and was last heard of by name Oliver in 1882. Sister Polly and Aunt Howard seek
her.
Edgar Swain was lust heard of April 2G, 1894, from Bulls. Mother asks.
Frederick Taylor in 1888 was at Tauranga. M. A. Taylor asks.
Tuapeka Times, 11 September 1895, Page 6 MISSING FRIENDS.
The following appeared in recent issues of 'Lloyd's Weekly :
Mrs Storer (Jane Pitt), of Corporation Buildings,
Farringdon road, E.C., is sought by her sister Louisa, returned from New
Zealand. Husband worked at a picture framer's.
Mrs T. Coghlan, nee Ellen Ward, left Dublin about
nineteen years, ago and was last heard of from Taranaki in 1883. Her only
surviving sister, Lillie, longs for tidings.
Frederick Charles Barnard Richards left England in
January, 1886; last heard of in Auckland in 1887. Family are anxious.
Henry Griffiths, bootmaker, went to New Zealand about
twenty-two years ago ; last heard of four years ago. Sister Lydia asks. (Sister
Clara is dead.)
William Hall, joiner by trade, left Leeds in 1868 and
went to New Zealand. When last heard from he was on the stage at Port Melbourne
as a ventriloquist. His sister Mrs Pearson seeks news.
Emily Cross, who wishes to find some of her relatives,
writes: "My father died at Hastings seventeen years ago. He owned a saw-mill in
Commercial road, Lambeth. Mother is supposed to be living, also my brother
Alfred F. Cross, who went to New Zealand in. 1886, and was last heard of
from the Stores, Holloway road, Mitcheltown, Wellington, in February, 1887. My
brother George and I should like news."
Mrs Hill, nee Mary Ann Cross, went to New Zealand some
forty years since. Brother Alfred would be glad of any news.
Thomas Byron, A.B., left London about fourteen years
ago ; last heard of from Sydney ; is believed to be in New Zealand. Sister asks.
George Calloway left Home in November, 1872 ; last
heard of in September, 1880, from Havelock, Marlborough. Sister asks.
Charles Butterfield left Blackburn, Lancashire, for
New Zealand in August, 1893. Alice Hills inquires.
John Sceats went to Auckland, thirty five years ago; visited England sixteen
years ago, and died shortly after his return; he left three children Richard,
Eleanor, and Frances. Aunt Eliza seeks them.
Bertha Sergeant (Harris), last heard of at
Christchurch about seventeen years ago, is sought by brother David. Edwin and
Clifford Smith are sought by their son and brother, Charles S., respectively.
Father was last seen in Bayswater in December, 1885; brother at St. Austell,
Cornwall, in 1884. Is supposed to have gone to New Zealand.
John Miles left England in 1863 for Australia. When
last heard from in 1871 from Dry Creek, near Adelaide, he thought of leaving for
the gold diggings in New Zealand. Mother is anxious for news.
Mrs William Quinton, last heard of from Adelaide road,
Newtown, Wellington, is sought by her mother.
Alfred Brown, copper setter, left London about twenty-one years ago ;
last heard of in 1879 from M,P Company, Washdyke, Timaru. Brother William
inquires.
George Herbert, last heard of twelve years ago from
New Zealand, is sought by his niece Mary Ann.
Walter Johnstone went to Wellington seven years ago,
and is supposed to have opened a restaurant. Cousin inquires.
Tuapeka Times, 2 October 1895, Page 5
The following missing friends are inquired for in recent issues of 'Lloyd's
Weekly' :
Charles Butterfield left Blackburn, Lancashire, for New Zealand in
August, 1895. Alice Hill's inquires.
George Herbert, last heard of twelve years ago from New Zealand, is
bought by his nice, Mary Ann.
Walter Johnstone went to Wellington seven years ago ; is supposed to have opened
a restaurant. Cousin inquires.
Mrs William Quinton, last heard of from Adelaide road, New-town, Wellington, is
sought by her mother.
R. G. Collins, who left London in the ship Persia
about twenty years ago for New Zealand, would like to hear from his relatives.
Mrs Emm-Charrles Barry, of the Caledonian Hotel, Wellington, about fifteen years
ago, is sought by Richard and Lucy Simmons (father and daughter).
J. W. Hughes, captain of the Australia, was last heard of trading between
Melbourne and Invercargill about 1875. Sister Kate seeks news.
George Moon is asked to communicate with his brother Robert, who states: "I last
saw him in Auckland in 1875, but heard of him residing at Honolulu, Sandwich
Islands, in 1894."
Tuapeka Times, 15 January 1896, Page 6
Lloyd's Weekly' of November 17 had the following inquiries for missing friends
:
Charles Henry Clarke, of Old Brempton, Chesterfield, went to Australia
eight years ago ; last heard of from Eltham (Taranaki). Mother inquires.
Mr and Mrs Denny went to Canterbury about 1854-55. A niece asks.
George Johnston was last heard of in 1890 from West Egerton. Brother Fred
asks for news.
John Norton left England for Canterbury about 1866 ; last news from
Waimate in 1874. Brother William inquires.
Tuapeka Times, 5 February 1896, Page 6
Information is sought in the 'Glasgow Weekly Herald' for the following missing
friends :
William Eckford, left Glasgow for Dunedin, February, 1887 ; inquired for
by his mother and sisters, who will be glad of any information regarding him.
Herbert Henry Hutchings, left London for Dunedin in 1831 ; last heard of
in November, 1890, at Auckland ; sought for by his mother.
Alexander Reid, left Londonderry in May, 1878 ; went to Dunedin : last
heard of in 1880 ; was intending to push inland to join some gold diggers ;
inquired for by his father.
Tuapeka Times, 4 March 1896, Page 5
The following inquiries for missing friends are from Lloyd's Weekly of January 5
:
James Baker left Gravesend for New Zealand ; brother John and father
inquires.
Arthur M'Eneaney was last heard of from Wellington ; M. M'Eneaney asks.
Henry Jeffery, seaman, went to Australia on
H.M.S. Nelson, and was last heard of in 1882 ; mother inquires.
Sarah Pratt left Bedworth in 1865, is supposed to be in New Zealand ;
sister asks.
Tuapeka Times, 11 March 1896, Page 5
The following persons who left the United Kingdom for New Zealand are inquired
for in 'Lloyd's Weekly' London newspaper of January 12, the editor of which has
the addresses of the inquirers. Persons who discover their friends through this
republication are requested to acknowledge the fact when writing to the editor
of Lloyd's
Henry Pritchett, blacksmith, left Leamington for New Zealand about
twenty-six years since, and was last heard from in 1884- ; daughter Jane is
anxious for tidings.
Thomas Joseph Parker, of Canterbury, left London for Wellington in 1857,
last heard of from Otago in 1854; sister Elspa inquires.
George Owden left Dalston on March 28, 1884, for Greenpoint, Long Island,
America, and his brother, William Maxwell Owden, went to New Zealand in 1861 ;
sister Hannah would be grateful for tidings.
Francis Joseph Moran was last heard of in 1894 from Napier ; sister
inquires.
Tuapeka Times, 8 April 1896
The following inquiries as to missing friends are from 'Lloyd's "Weekly ' of
February 2 and 9 :
William Jones left "Wands worth for Auckland, in September, 1870 ; last heard of
at Newcastle, New South "Wales, about eighteen years ago. Mother inquires.
Father is dead.
John Owens, of New Plymouth, came to England by the
Ionic in November, 1891. A.E.W. is anxious to hear from him.
Charles Stephenson Becks sisters or relatives of Charles Stephenson,
Alfred Edward, and William Short, who went to New Zealand and Australia many
years ago.
Alfred Bancroft, who was last heard of about fifteen years ago from
Auckland as chef, is sought by brother James.
Frank Cass left England for New Zealand in 1863. Sister Pollie inquires.
Mrs Tudor Watt with her husband and children went to New Zealand in 1864.
Brother Thomas inquires.
John Miltiades Hensey was born at sea about 1874, on the ship
Miltiades, going out to New Zealand.
Aunt Polly asks.
Edward Whitcombe left Gravesend for Christchurch seventeen years ago.
Sister Sarah asks.
George Chapman, of Deptford, was last seen in 1888 ; is said to be in New
Zealand. W. Commander asks for news.
Mrs Hannah Hubbard, of High street, Auckland, when last heard of, is
sought by Mrs Lockett.
James Godfrey Warner left Hammersmith for Christchurch in November, 1873
; supposed to be in Australia. Son Cecil and daughter Carrie inquire.
Charles Reuben Read went to New Zealand about 1887 ; last heard of in
Australia about 1893. His father seeks tidings.
Tuapeka Times, 29 April 1896, Page 6
The following intimations as to missing friends are from Lloyd's Weekly' of
March 1 and 8 :
Thomas Wadsworth, farmer, of Orari, Canterbury, was living in Ashburton
in July, 1887 ; cousin Elizabeth inquires.
Ellen Blake (Bacon) was in Taranaki about two years since ; father asks.
Frank McCowan left Dublin for Auckland in 1873 ; nephew Frank inquires.
Emily and W. J. Kingston, farrier, were living in Wills street, Auckland,
in May, 1891 ; mother asks ; father is dead.
Richard Robert Brett last wrote Home in 1872 from Hokitika ; sister Sarah
seeks him ; mother is dead.
Henry King, of Brenchley, Kent, went to New Zealand about thirty years
ago ; brother John asks ; sister Eliza is dead.
Eliza Galliers Carey was last heard of twenty years ago, when she was
sheep-farming in New Zealand ; sister Mary asks.
George Harris, when last heard of, seven years ago, was in business as a
confectioner in Wellington ; sister A. F. Ingle inquires.
Thomas James was last heard of in New Zealand in 1895 ; mother inquires.
Charles Bayford was last heard of in 1883 from Alexandra (Otago) ; sister
Eliza inquires.
Jane Larkin was last addressed "care of Mrs Goaling, 15 Holland street,
Wellington "; brother Peter asks ; sister Bridget is dead.
Tuapeka Times, 13 May 1896, Page 5
The following intimations as to missing' friends are from 'Lloyd's Weekly' of
March 8 and 15:
Mr E. Woodward, when last heard of in 1893, was working at the Ohennez
Hotel Bay of Islands ; mother asks.
Henry Wouldham, gardener and seedsman, was at Wellington in March, 1894;
nephew, W. H. Wouldham, inquires.
William Ewers, who was last heard of from Wellington in 1866, is sought
by his youngest sister, writing from Dunedin.
Louisa Sarah Gardener, nee Deane, left Cambridge Heath twenty-five years
ago ; last heard of twenty years since from Christ church ; brother Robert asks.
Martha Maria Lowe was last heard of from Wellington in 1885 ; brother
Frank inquires.
Tuapeka Times, 24 June 1896, Page 5
Lloyd's' of April 19 has these notifications concerning missing friends :
William Angel went to New Zealand about 1879-80 ; nephew Frank Smith
inquires.
Brooks (Mrs Jane Copley), of Beckenham, last wrote from Auckland in 1839;
father seeks news.
Philip Roberts, who went to New Zealand on the Wanganui on November 14,
1889, has not been heard of since October, 189*; parents ask.
Charles Rose went to Australia about forty years ago ; last heard of at
Otago ; brother Henry asks.
Mrs Emily Strudwick, of Aldershot, was last heard of five years ago ;
believed to have sailed for New Zealand ; nephew asks.
Joseph John Popplewell left England with his wife and family in 1859 to
go to Lyttelton on board the ship Mermaid ; brother Charles would be thankful
for any tidings.
Sarah Pratt left Bedworth, Leicestershire, for New Zealand about
twenty-six years ago ; sister Mary Ann would like to hear from her.
Edward Wilson left Costock, Notts, in 1862 ; last heard of at Timaru ;
sister Annie inquires.
The following intimations as to missing friends are from ' Lloyd's Weekly ' of
April 26 :
John Barker, of Mears Ashby, Northampton, left London thirty years ago
for New Zealand ; last heard of eighteen years ago at Hot Springs, Waiwera,
trading for Graham and Co. ; sister (Easter) seeks him.
Tuapeka Times, 29 July 1896, Page 5
The following appeared in recent issues of 'Lloyd's "Weekly :
Two sisters (Eliza and Emma Brown) were asked for on January 19 by their
mother and sister Polly, of Oldfield Park, Bath, last heard of ten years
previously; under date March 7. their addresses were sent from New Zealand,
their locality being at Hahoura, North Cape.
Emma Gentleman (Wood) went to Overtown, New Zealand 30 to 40 year ago ;
her sister Susan is anxious for news.
John Osborne sailed for Christchurch five years ago; mother inquires.
Maria Julia Steggall, of Dublin, when last heard of, two years ago, was
to be addressed Post Office, Wellington ; sister Kate inquires. George Green,
of Ponder End, was at Kaiapoi, Christchurch, sixteen years ago. ; sister Eliza
and brother Amos ask.
Otago Witness, 2 August 1900, Page 36
George JAAP, formerly of Lanark, Scotland, tinsmith, last heard of at
Oamaru in 1879, or anyone knowing the whereabouts of the said George Jaap, is
requested o» communicate with JOH WILKINSON, of Dowling street, " Dunedin,
solicitor for the estate of the late Margaret Jaap (deceased).
Hawera & Normanby Star, 30 October 1900, Page 4
MISSING FRIENDS.
The following missing friends are inquired for in Lloyd's weekly newspaper to
hand by the 'Frisco mail :
Fowler (Featherston J.) seeks relatives of his father, who was born in
Sunderland, Durham, and sailed from Gravesend to New Zealand between 40 and 50
years ago.
Hargreaves (Charles) was last heard of in New Zealand. Aunt (Mrs Kenaill)
asks.
McDonald (Mary Ann), or any of the family of Thomas Roff, in New Zealand,
are sought by Elizabeth Smith, sister to Mary. , Service (William), of Merton,
Surrey, went to New Zealand in 1878. Sister Louisa asks.
Horrocks (Joseph) left Ashton-under- Lyne 14 years ago ; supposed to have
settled in New Zealand. Sister Mary asks.
Hawera & Normanby Star, 20 November 1900, Page 4
MISSING FRIENDS.
In Lloyd's weekly of October 7th inquiries
are made for the following missing friends :
Anderson (Edward) went to
New Zealand 20 years back. Daughter Ruth seeks him or his mother, of Thornley
Branch End.
Mallandine (Mrs Elizabeth) was in New Zealand in 1894. Sister Eliza asks.
Houldsworth (Mrs Mary), nee Moore, of Huddersfield, sailed for New
Zealand on May 1, 1859; last news in 1870, when employed as a governess, sister
asks.
Salmon (Christopher) went to New Zealand or Australia 15 years ago.
Brother Peter asks.
Otago Witness, 26 March 1902, Page 18
Robert Rose, a tailor, left Dunedin, New Zealand, about 1877 for Sydney,
and there carried on business in Castlereagli street. He is believed to have
made thousands of pounds. In 1872 his wife had gone to America, taking their
daughter, a girl of four, with her. She died in 1878, and the daughter, who is
now married, is anxious to find her father's whereabouts. The police will be
glad to receive any information.
The civic authorities in Appingedan, Holland, are making inqunies through the
police in Dunedin for the whereabouts of one Thomas Pinclott Chorlton,
aged about 33 years, an engineer by trade. He left England in September, 1899,
in the Gothic, and on arrival in the colony
worked in the Auckland sugar works. He afterwards worked on a dredge at
Alexandra, Otago, with one Bob Dennison, whom he described as a "giant." The
police will be glad to receive any information.
Elizabeth M'Glauchlin, P. 0., Milford Haven, Wales, inquires for her
uncle, John Geary, who some 12 or 14 years ago had an office in George street,
Dunedin. She also asks her sister, Mary M'Glauchlin, of Dunedin, to write to
her.
Wanganui Herald, 4 December 1902, Page 5
The following inquires for missing friends are from Lloyd's Weekly, of October
17 and 24:
William Osborn left London 40 years back for New Zealand. Sister Sarah has
had no news of him for 20 years.
Mrs Osborne, nee Edmonds, left Sussex for New Zealand 27 years ago. Brother
John asks.
Charles H. Ward, or Hermon, was living, at East Oaklands, California, in
1887, supposed to have gone to Napier, New Zealand. Niece asks.
Otago Witness Jan. 12 & 20 1866
Missing Friends - Dublin
Peter Dempsy, of Rathfarnham, would hear of his cousin, Nicholas Kirwain, by
writing to the care of Rowley's Express, Hokitika.
Otago Witness January 20 1866
Missing Friends
Charles O'Donnell, native of Staffordshire, age about 23, carpenter. Was digging
12 months ago at Picton. Information of the above is earnestly solicited by his
old mate, William Roscow, Post Office, Dunedin.
Otago Witness Saturday January 27th 1866 pg 10 Missing Friends
John Brennan, late of Richmond, Victoria. - Write home at once. Your wife is
ill.
The present address of Mr Robert Usher, form Chirsside, Berwickshire, Scotland -
some time with Mr Douglas, Wood Haugh Saw Mills, Dunedin. Communications may be
sent to Alexander Davidson, Hokitika, West Coast or Mr John Turnbull, Clutha
Ferry.
Otago Witness February 10 1866 pg 2 Missing Friends
Herman Lehzen from Osnabruck, Germany. News of importance for you, by writing to
Mr Hast, Post Office, Switzers, Otago.
Otago Witness Saturday 24 Feb. 1866 pg10 Missing Friends
George Hutchison - twelve months since of Potters Diggings - send your address
to Adam Barr, Post Office, Lawrence. Important news from home.
Otago Witness 3 March 1866 pg10
Missing Friends
George Gledhill - Send me your address. Letters from home. W.M. Hopper,
Princes-street.
Otago Witness Saturday 3rd November 1866
Missing Friends
Charles Spruce (from Glenorchy, Victoria) is earnestly requested to write to his
parents. Address, Post Office, Switzer's Diggings, Otago.
Mr Thomas Powell, who arrived in Melbourne, per Tornado, in 1853, was at
Invercargill same year, and in Marlborough in 1865, is requested to communicate
with Dalgety, Rattray and Co. Dunedin.
William Shaw, from St Helens, write to your brother Thomas. Letters from home.
Direct Post Office, Wetherstones.
Otago Witness September 18 1869 pg13 Missing Friends
Thomas Crossingham and George Nelson, Saddlers, who left Victoria for New
Zealand, are earnestly requested to write to their mother, Webster street,
Ballarat, Victoria.
Otago Witness September 18 1869 pg13 Missing Friends
William Cunningham, the younger, only son of William Cunningham and Sarah
Doughty his wife, late of Southwark, in the county of Surrey, England,) will
apply to the undersigned to hear something to his advantage. William Cunningham
(the father), was a Millwright, and a native of Berwickshire, Scotland, and died
at Southwark in 1852. William Cunningham (the son), after being in Mexico,
Brazil and other places outside England, arrived about 20 years ago in New
Zealand. Kenyon and Massock, Eldon Chambers, Princes street, Dunedin, Otago.
Otago Witness Saturday 29 October 1870 page 13 Missing Friend
If this should meet the eye of Harriet HILL, who left Launceston, per Creole,
for Invercargill, write to your brother William Hill, Arrowtown.
Otago Witness 2 May 1874 pg 16 Missing Friends
If this should meet the Eye of Ann DUBERLEY, who came from Ludlow, Shropshire,
England, she can hear of a friend by applying to the York Hotel, George, Street.
William O'Sullivan, Son of Dan. O'Sullivan, Cahermore, Castletown, Berehaven,
Co. Cork, Ireland, will please communicate with P. Sullivan, Coolac Green,
Gundagai, N.S.W., He is good-looking, about 27 years, 5ft. 11' in height, dark
curly hair, broad shoulders, and rather reserved in manner.
The Dominion November 25th. 1936. (Wednesday)
All the way from County Down, Ireland, has come a letter to The Dominion
Wed. 25th November 1936 from a woman who seeks news of her uncle, last heard of
in Wellington over 70 years ago. His name is James Gibson the rest the
letter is best to make its own appeal:-
"His native place when born was Magherally, and the same place he left when he left for New Zealand. My mother was a sister of his and she was the oldest of the family. His father's name was John Gibson Magherally and his mother's name was Sarah Mateer, of the same place. Can you find any thing about him, or if he was married? I was reared with her father and mother, for they took me from my father and mother when I was nine months old. My father's name was James Massery (sic) I would be pleased if you could write to me and send me word about him - Mrs Sarah Mercer. Tyllyhinan. Banbridge. Co. Down. Ireland.
Mrs Mercer forwarded with her letter a five shilling postal order to pay for an advertisement, which will appear soon in an advertising column. The foregoing, in the meantime, will serve as an unofficial beginning of an Irishwoman's search for a long - lost Uncle...
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Persons
War Cry
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1894
Victoria
police
Southern Cross Oct. 4 1865
A large list of letters received at the Chief Post Office, Auckland, in the
month of July lat, unclaimed on the 30th Sept. 1865.
Poem.
The Mother's Lament
Otago Witness Feb.1866
