Part 6 plots 201 250 2 jun 2016

Plot 201 OSBALDISTON Mrs Sarah 1828-1912

Mrs Sarah OSBALDISTON nee WALSH 1828-1912 Entry from Burial Register:-

83 years -26.11.1912 - grave 201.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 15177, 17 December 1912, Page 5 KAUKAPAKAPA PIONEER SETTLER'S DEATH

The death occurred recently of another of our pioneers, in the person of the late Mrs. Osbaldiston, sen., widow of Ralph Osbaldiston. The deceased arrived in the Dominion in 1855, and came to this district a few years later, where she has resided ever since. Though of a retiring disposition, Mrs. Osbaldiston was always ready in case of need to help her neighbours. Until the last few months of her life the deceased had been a wonderfully vigorous person, and her death, though at the age of 84, was hardly expected so soon. She leaves a family of seven children. 27 grandchildren, .and 14 great-grandchildren to mourn their loss.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo , 27 November 1912, Page 3 OBITUARY AN OLD KAUKAPAKAPA RESIDENT. MES R. OSBALDISTON. Mrs Osbaldiston, a well known and esteemed lady,, widow of the late Ralph Osbaldiston' of Kaukapakapa, on Sunday; November 24, at the great age of 84 years. The deceased lady was one of the pioneers of the district. She and her husband left Disley, England, by the sailing vessel "Joseph Fletcher, "in 1855, and had been a resident in this district about 57 years. The Internment took place in the Kaukapakapa, cemetery yesterday afternoon, and was attended by a great many relations and friends. The deceased leaves four sons and two daughters (Mrs D. Donovan and Mrs Kelso), sixteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren to mourn their loss;

Born on February 27 1829 Bredbury, Cheshire and married Ralph Osbaldiston Jan 28th 1855 at the Parish Church Stockport Cheshire.

In Loving memory of Ralph, the beloved husband of Sarah Osbaldiston who died 19th March 1904 aged 74 years, also, Sarah Osbaldiston his wife died 24th November 1912 aged 83 years, at rest, also their son Ralph Osbaldiston, died 23rd April 1942 aged 72 years and his wife Violet Rosalie died 1st May 1975. Thomas Osbaldiston died 10th March 1937 aged 73 and his wife Elizabeth died 15th February 1942 aged 80 years.

Plot 201 OSBALDISTON Mrs Violet Rosalie 1883-1967 Entry from Burial Register:-

83 years -2.5.1967 - grave 201 (buried 4 May)

Violet Rosalie Osbaldiston nee Wilson Born 1883 Hoteo North NZ Died 1 May 1967 Married Ralph Osbaldiston at Onehunga NZ on 14 November 1906

Violet Rosalie Osbaldiston nee Wilson 1883-1967 VIOLET ROSALIE OSBALDISTON (nee WILSON) 1883 1967 Violet Wilson was born at Hoteo North the youngest of six girls and two boys Here she spent her early years In the early 1900s the family moved to Pah Farm Onehunga where vegetables were grown for the local market Pah Farm is where the Masonic Village and Hospital stand today During her time at Onehunga she became a pupil teacher with training on the job.

In 1906 Violet married Ralph (known as Raiph) Osbaldiston at her parents home The couple settled in Kaukapakapa, living a short time in one of the existing houses before taking up residence in the family home ‘The Outlook’, on Raiph’s Road (now Pinchgut Road), which was to be their home for the rest of their lives.

Violet and Ralph had four boys, John Keith, Colin Kelso, Frank Bruce and Raymond Ralph: At Kaukapakapa over the years she was well known for helping many people in times of sickness, and also assisting when called on for the many babies that were born in the district. She was an early member of the WDFF, possibly a foundation member. In recognition of her many years work, supporting the WDFF in District, Provincial and Dominion matters and as the organiser of the Northern region, she was made a life Member. During that time she was often called on to be judge for flower shows and cooking.

Her apple pies cooked in a deep pie dish with a thick crust of leaves made of pastry around the edge were a speciality. The wood stove used had a small piece of the oven door broken off and with the aid a torch which was kept for this purpose she could see without difficulty when the food was cooked.

She was also a very competent speaker and spoke at functions over a wide area.

As her son Ray remembers “During her early life at Kaukapakapa she on numerous occasions found it necessary to use Dad's shotgun to keep wild cats from killing the pet ones as Dad was away working She and her sisters were skilled side-saddle riders, travelling miles to the local country dances (Hoteo North), Her early childhood saw her lose part of her middle finger when she and her sister trying to behead a chook on the chopping block. The chook moved Mum dived in too quickly and the tomahawk chopped off the finger instead of the chook's head..

During the war years Mum, who was widowed in 1942, stayed at Kaukapakapa on her own as the two boys were away. Bruce in the Islands (Army) and myself in the UK (Air Force). During the post war years she was on the Services Rehabilitation Committee which sat in Helensville to interview the boys who, on leaving the Forces, had applied for Rehabilitation farms.

In a near disaster, one wet very dark night, Mum and Bruce were coming home from a function in the Kaukapakapa Hall when their vehicle, a bullet nosed Morris Cowley, affectionately known to the family as the

‘Yellow Peril’, stalled on the railway crossing. An oncoming train heading towards Auckland hit the vehicle moments after they scrambled clear. The car was, as can be imagined, a write off. Both were shaken but uninjured.

‘Pot plants were also a hobby of hers and leaf mould from the bush helped her in her success. Like many of her era, she was a hoarder and the family have much of that era to remember her by For her many years of community service, Violet was awarded an Honour by the Queen.

She died in 1967 at Cornwall Hospital, and is interned in the Kaukapakapa Methodist Cemetery, Her husband had been buried twenty-five years earlier.

Ray Osbaldiston (son) 1993

MEMORY OF RALPH OSBALDISTON DIED 19.3.1904 AGED 74 AND HIS WIFE SARAH DIED 24.11.1912 AGED 83; ALSO THEIR SON RALPH OSBALDISTON DIED 23.4.1942 AGED 72 AND HIS WIFE VIOLET ROSALIE DIED 1 MAY 1967 AGED 83.

Plot 202 OSBALDISTON Ralph 1830-1904

Entry from Burial Register:-

Kaukapakapa, 74 years, 23.3.1904 -grave 202 - one of the earliest settlers.

Ralph Osbaldiston 1830-1904 New Zealand Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 12540, 6 April 1904, Page 3 OSBALDISTON—On March 19, 1904, at his late residence, Kaukapakapa Ralph, the dearly beloved husband of Sarah Osbaldiston, aged 75 years.—Home papers please copy.

Ralph Osbaldiston who was born on 10.1.1830 at Disley married Sarah Walsh who was born 27.2.1829 at Stockport Parish Church on 28.1.1855. That year they emigrated to New Zealand aboard the 'Joseph Fletcher' to join Sarah's brother, John Walsh at Rangitopuni, (Riverhead) which is situated north of Auckland. There were no roads in those days and the terrain was extremely difficult. They also used small boats travelling to the nearest harbours.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE BARQUE ‘JOSEPH FLETCHER’ 672 TONS WHICH CONVEYED RALPH AND SARAH OSBALDISTON OF DISLEY TO NEW ZEALAND WHEN THEY EMIGRATED IN OCTOBER 1855 DEPARTURE 7TH JULY 1855 - ARRIVAL 17TH OCTOBER 1855 The favourite passenger ship, Joseph Fletcher, Capt Foster, which had been signalled from an early hour on Wednesday morning, continued to be becalmed the greater part of the day. Between 1 and 2 p.m., a fine steady breeze set in from the NE and by 3 p.m. she reached her anchorage, after fair and pleasant passage of 102 days from the Downs, whence she took her departure on the 7th of July. They crossed the Equator on the thirty-third day. On the 4th of September, passed the meridian of the Cape of Good Hope in the 40 degree S lat. Passed to the southward of Van Diemen’s Land; and on Sunday last, made the Three King’s about 1 p.m. Her cargo and passengers are all for Auckland and we cannot but command the prudence and propriety of this course which is sure, in the long run, to prove the most advantageous to the ship, shippers and consignees. The Joseph Fletcher’s unusually deep, has 200 tons of coals, a number of firebricks and a considerable quantity of iron

onboard. She has also made an addition to our stock by the introduction of a young Durham bull and eight Southdown rams. There are 92 passengers in all; amongst them a considerable proportion of assisted immigrants; and, if we may judge from appearance, as well as from report, of a class likely to prove serviceable colonists. Capt Foster continues to maintain his high reputation as a popular commander of a popular ship. All of his passengers are eloquent in his praise and three separate addresses have been presented to him. This, we have been given to understand, is likely to be his last voyage. On his next return, he will, in all probability, become a resident, as may be gathered from the address of the Cuddy passengers, a copy of which we subjoin.

The New Zealander Saturday 20th October 1855ARRIVAL October 17 Joseph Fletcher barque, 672 tons, Foster from London Passenger List noted in Volume 2. Chapter 7. The Osbaldistons of Disley, Cheshire DEAR SIR – After a prosperous and pleasant voyage of rather more than three months, we find ourselves brought within a few days sail of Auckland. We have assembled together this evening for our last weekly reunion, around that cuddy table, over which you have presided with such unvarying kindness to all of us. And we therefore think there can be no more fitting opportunity, than the present, for expressing to you our sincere and warm regard for you as a man – our high estimation of your ability as the commander of the noble vessel which has been to us so happy a home. Over the health and comfort of each, and all of us, you have watched with an unremitting attention that has made us, from the outset to the termination of this voyage, of more than 18, 000 miles, look upon you as a personal and valued friend. Anxious, therefore, as we all may be – some to rejoin our families in New Zealand, and others to find ourselves actually in that ‘new land of ours’ to share in the advantages of which we have left our Mother Country, perhaps for ever; - we should yet have reason for regret if our arrival there proved the termination of our acquaintance and intercourse. But we are glad to learn that you, yourself, are likely soon to return, also to become a citizen of that thriving young Anglo-Saxon state, which we believe to be destined, under God’s providence, to be the Great Britain of Australasia. And when you have taken this step we hope that many, if not all of us, may be able to welcome your arrival with your family, and so renew that friendship which has been so happily formed on board the Joseph Fletcher.We would also wish, through you, to express our sense, not only of the ability of your officers, but of their constant and obliging attention to us, as passengers; - and to offer our best thanks, therefore to Mr E J Hammond, surgeon, Mr H F May, chief officer and Mr Nelson, second officer, of whose professional prosperity and promotion we hope hereafter to learn.In conclusion, we have again to thank you for your kindness to all, and to add our hope that you may have a safe and speedy voyage home, and as safe and speedy a passage on your return to Auckland, not as a commander, but as a permanent settler in New Zealand. To Captain John Foster, Commander of the ship ‘Joseph Fletcher’ SIR – At the close of our safe and pleasant voyage, we, the passengers of the Joseph Fletcher, feel called upon, before landing and separating, to tender you our hearty and unanimous thanks for the care you have taken for the comfort and well being of all on board; and to express our high opinion of the admirable discipline maintained by you and your officers. We sincerely wish you a safe and speedy passage back to England – and again thanking you for your kindness and courtesy, We remain, Sir Yours, very respectfully List of passengers thanking the captain and crew followed.

Sarah couldn't read or write but she was noted for her lovely cooking and she was known to regularly smoke a pipe. Ralph Osbaldiston died on 19.3.1904 and Sarah on 24.11.1912 and both were buried at Kaukapakapa, New Zealand.

The gravestone reads:

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

RALPH THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF SARAH OSBALDISTON WHO DIED 19TH MARCH 1904 AGED 74 YEARS; ALSO SARAH OSBALDISTON HIS WIFE DIED 24TH NOVEMBER 1912 AGED 83 YEARS. AT REST.

The Plaque

IN LOVING MEMORY OF RALPH OSBALDISTON DIED 19.3.1904 AGED 74 AND HIS WIFE SARAH DIED 24.11.1912 AGED 83; ALSO THEIR SON RALPH OSBALDISTON DIED 23.4.1942 AGED 72 AND HIS WIFE VIOLET ROSALIE DIED 1 MAY 1967 AGED 83.

Plot 202 OSBALDISTON Ralph ( known as Raiph) 1868-1942 Entry from Burial Register:74 years, 23.4.1942 - grave 202

Born Apr 8 1868 in Kaukapakapa Died Apr 23 1942 New Zealand Herald, Volume 79, Issue 24257, 24 April 1942, Page 1

OSBALDISTON:—On April 23, at his late residence, Kaukapakapa, Ralph, husband of Violet Rosalie Osbaldiston and loving father of Keith, Colin, Bruce and Raymond. Funeral will leave the residence morrow (Saturday), at 4.30 p.m.

Ralph & Violet Osbaldiston November 1906

LOVING MEMORY OF RALPH OSBALDISTON DIED 19.3.1904 AGED 74 AND HIS WIFE SARAH DIED 24.11.1912 AGED 83; ALSO THEIR SON RALPH OSBALDISTON DIED 23.4.1942 AGED 72 AND HIS WIFE VIOLET ROSALIE DIED 1 MAY 1967 AGED 83.

Plot 203 LINDSAY Mrs Mary Isabella nee SHANKS 1868-1905 Entry from Burial Register:-

Kaukapakapa, 37 years -9.2.1905 - grave 203 - wife of James

DEATH New Zealand Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 12791, 15 February 1905, Page 1 Mary Isabella Lindsay:- ,the .beloved wife of James Lindsay, of Kaukapakapa aged 37 years. "So He giveth His beloved sleep.

BIRTH Daily Southern Cross, Volume XX1V, Issue 3295, 7 February 1868, Page 2 On January 29, at Rosenuth (sic)0, Kaukapakapa, the wife of Mr. Gavin B. Shanks, of a daughter.

SCHOOL New Zealand Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 6281, 4 January 1882, Page 3 COUNTRY NEWS. KAUKAPAKAPA. The annual examination of the school for the awarding of prizes commenced on Monday last. The examination was done wholly in writing, and extended over four days. Friday was devoted to giving out the prizes. A goodly number of parents and friends were in attendance to witness the proceedings. Mr. Murray explained that the prizes -were awarded according to the result of two examinations-one held in September last, and the other now-which practically embraced the whole year. To prevent disappointment he had read over the list of those who had been successful before dispersing the school the previous day. The papers containing the work of each child, with the number of marks obtained in each, were pinned together and returned so that the parents can see exactly what progress their children are making. The following is a list of the prize takers

Standard 1.-lst prize, Master Robert Lee 2nd, Master Anton Ranum 3rd. -Miss Louisa Hutchinson. Master .James Osbaldiston. .Sewing: -Miss Jessie Shanks, 1st prize Miss Emily Smith, 2nd prize .and Miss Gretta Lee, 3rd prize.

Standard 111,-lst prize, Miss Hellen Hutchinson 2nd prize, Master Reginald Johnston 3rd prize, Miss Nelly Marks, Writing Miss E. Naughton. Sewing: 1st prize, .Miss Nelly Marks; 2nd prize, Miss Hellen Hutchinson 3rd prize, -Miss Nellie Naughton.

Standard IV.-lst prize, Master John Osbaldiston; 2nd prize, Master Leo Rapson 3rd prize, Master William Hamilton 4th prize, Master Robert Hamilton. Writing: Prize, Miss Maggie Naughton. Sewing: 1st prize, Miss Mary Shanks: 2nd prize, Miss Maggie Naughton; 3rd prize, Miss Jeanie Shanks; 4th prize, Miss Annie Dye. Standard V.-lst prize, Miss Fannv McLeod 2nd prize, Master Ralph Rapson 3rd prize, Master Tom Hutchinson. Writing Prize, Master Ralph Rapson. Sewing: 1st prize,-Miss Vesta Goodwin; 2nd prize, Miss Maggie Dye. Standard "VI, Only one boy is working for this Standard-Master John Hutchinson, who received a well deserved reward for diligence.

Not the least interesting portion of the day's proceedings took place after the prizes had all been given out, and the company was about to disperse, when Mr. John Hutchinson stepped forward to the table and on behalf of the residents of Kaukapakapa, presented Mr. Murray, head teacher, with a handsome silver inkstand, and Miss Marks, assistant teacher, with a diamond brooch and earrings, as a token of the esteem in which they were held by the people and for their valuable services in the cause of education. In a short address Mr. Hutchinson highly complimented Mr. Murray for his abilities as a teacher, and for the high moral example he always set before the children, and Miss Marks for the patience and care she had always exercised in her department of the school. In reply, Mr. Murray thanked the people for this token of their esteem. He by no means undervalued the handsome present that had been made to him, but it was the expression of good feeling from the people that he cherished the most, and would remember the longest. Miss Marks also thanked the people for the handsome present she had received, and for the expression of kindly feeling towards her. The teachers desire to thank Mrs, Drinnan for her handsome contribution towards the prizes for sewing. After three hearty cheers the company dispersed.[Own Correspondent, December 17.

MARRIAGE New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 8883, 20 May 1892, Page 4 LINDSAY-SHANKS.-,,„ at the residence of John Cameron. Church'-street Ponsonby by the Rev. R. Sommerville James son of the late James Lindsay, Mahurangi, to Mary Isabella second daughter of Gavin" B. Shanks, Esq of Roseneath, Kaukapakapa DISASTER New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 11534, 26 December 1900, Page 5 FIRE AT KAUKAPAKAPA. The dwelling house of a settler named James Lindsay was totally destroyed by fire on Monday, December 17. It appears that Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay left home for a few days on the Sunday evening previous about six o'clock.

The "fire in the stove was put out, and the house locked before leaving. On Monday, about three p.m.. Mr. Power, who lives some distance off, saw smoke issuing from the building. He immediately informed Mr. Shanks, father-in-law of Mr. Lindsay, and, in company with him, hastened to the burning building, but by the time they reached the place the fire had got such a hold that they could do nothing. Everything was destroyed, including nearly all their wearing apparel, bedding, etc., also some money in notes, a little silver, and a halfsovereign. Diligent search was made in the ashes for the silver and gold coins. The clasps of the two purses in which the money was, was found, but no money. So far the origin of the fire is a mystery. The house was insured for £50, but Mr. Lindsay says it would take £150 to cover his loss.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXI, Issue 308, 27 December 1900, Page 4

The- dwelling-house of Mr James Lindsay, settler, .of Kaukapakapa was totally destroyed by fire on Monday; December 17. Mr and Mrs Lindsay were away from, home at the time. Everything was destroyed. including wearing apparel some money, etc. The house was insured for £50, but the loss is estimated at 150.

Mary Isabella Lindsay 1868-1905

In Loving Memory Of MARY ISABELLA DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF JAMES LINDSAY KAUKAPAKAPA WHO DIED FEBRUARY 7TH 1905 AGED 37 YEARS. COME UNTO ME ALL YE THAT LABOUR AND ARE HEAVY LADEN AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST.

Plot 204 LINDSAY James 1860- 1936 Entry from Burial Register:-

76 years - 1.5.1936 - grave 204

Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 103, 2 May 1936, Page 1 LINDSAY.-On May 1, 1936, at Auckland Hospital, James, dearly beloved husband of the late Mary Lindsay and loved father or Mrs. H. W. Brian and Mrs. S. H. Keen, of Grey Lynn; in his seventy seventh year. Rest, grandpa, rest. The funeral will leave McIvor and Son's 12.30 to-morrow (Sunday) for Kaukapakapa Cemetery.

James (Jimmy) was born in Mahurangi 16 Jan 1860 to James and Agnes nee Brown (Plot 154B)

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 9311, 21 September 1893, Page 6 KAUKAPAKAPA The first of the monthly Blue Ribbon meetings of the season took place in the hall on Tuesday evening, Captain Dawson (president) in the chair. In his opening remarks he expressed the pleasure he felt in these periodical gatherings. He was sorry that they had been so unfortunate as regards the weather. He hoped that as the season advanced the weather would improve. A short but lively programme was then gone through to the enjoyment of all present. Two collarless dogs have been prowling about the district within this last week or ten days; nobody seems to know who they belong to, or whence they came. They got on Mr. Henley's sheep about a week ago, but were noticed before much harm was done. They killed one lamb. Since then Mr. W. Lee found them amongst his flock, fortunately before much harm was done. On Monday last Mr. James Lindsay found them busy at work amongst a flock of sheep belonging to Mr. Shanks. He managed to shoot one of the dogs. The other got away, Mr. Lindsay only being armed with a single barrelled gun. Rain fell in torrents here on Tuesday afternoon, causing quite a freshet in the creeks in a remarkably short time. Potatoes planted in low-lying ground will be likely to suffer.Collarless Dogs harassing sheep. [Own Correspondent.]

Jimmy Lindsay 1860-1936 1890 Electoral Roll Waitemata Settler Residential of Kaukapakapa In 1896 Ditto, and now Mary Lindsay Residential housewife. and likewise in 1900. from 1905 Roll he appears to be a gardener at Morningside, in 1911 gardener of Commercial Rd Grey Lynn New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 11534, 26 December 1900, Page 5 .

FIRE AT KAUKAPAKAPA.

The dwelling house of a settler named James Lindsay was totally destroyed by fire on Monday, December 17. It appears that Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay left home for a few days on the Sunday evening previous about six o'clock.

The "fire in the stove was put out, and the house locked before leaving. On Monday, about three p.m.. Mr. Power, who lives some distance off, saw smoke issuing from the building. He immediately informed Mr. Shanks, father-in-law of Mr. Lindsay, and, in company with him, hastened to the burning building, but by the time they reached the place the fire had got such a hold that they could do nothing. Everything was destroyed, including nearly all their wearing apparel, bedding, etc., also some money in notes, a little silver, and a halfsovereign. Diligent search was made in the ashes for the silver and gold coins. The clasps of the two purses in which the money was, was found, but no money. So far the origin of the fire is a mystery. The house was insured for £50, but Mr. Lindsay says it would take £150 to cover his loss.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXI, Issue 308, 27 December 1900, Page 4 The- dwelling-house of Mr James Lindsay, settler, of Kaukapakapa was totally destroyed by fire on Monday; December 17. Mr and Mrs Lindsay were away from, home at the time. Everything was destroyed. including wearing apparel some money, etc. The house was insured for £50, but the loss is estimated at 150.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 11534, 26 December 1900, Page 5 FIRE AT KAUKAPAKAPA. The dwelling house of a settler named James Lindsay was totally destroyed by fire on Monday, December 17. It appears that Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay left home for a few days on the Sunday evening previous about six o'clock.

The "fire in the stove was put out, and the house locked before leaving. On Monday, about three p.m.. Mr. Power, who lives some distance off, saw smoke issuing from the building. He immediately informed Mr. Shanks, father-in-law of Mr. Lindsay, and, in company with him, hastened to the burning building, but by the time they reached the place the fire had got such a hold that they could do nothing. Everything was destroyed, including nearly all their wearing apparel, bedding, etc., also some money in notes, a little silver, and a halfsovereign. Diligent search was made in the ashes for the silver and gold coins. The clasps of the two purses in which the money was, was found, but no money. So far the origin of the fire is a mystery. The house was insured for £50, but Mr. Lindsay says it would take £150 to cover his loss

Plot 205 OSBALDISTON Gordon C 1895-1905 Entry from Burial Register:-

Kaukapakapa 10 years, 2.5.1905 -grave 205 - son of William

Auckland Star , Issue XXXVI, 28 February 1905, Page 8 OSBALDISTON:-At Auckland Hospital, on February 28th, Gordon Cameron, the beloved son of W. and J. M. Osbaldiston; aged 10 years. Grandson of the late .John Cameron, Churcb-st. Ponsonby. Interment Thursday.

Kaukapakapa.

It is well with the child. my beloved son In loving memory of GORDON CAMERON OSBALDISTON died 28th February 1905 aged 10 years.

Plot 205 OSBALDISTON William 1861-1938 Entry from Burial Register:-

78 years -4.5.1938, grave 205

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23029, 5 May 1938, Page 1 OSBALDISTON.—On May 4, at, the residence of, his daughter, Mrs. F. Bartley, 2 Bank Street, Devonport, William, loved husband of Sarah Osbaldiston and father of Mesdames Davey, Bartley, Todd, Mouat and son Stewart. Funeral will leave the chapel of H. Morris, Limited, 10 a.m. to-day (Thursday), arriving at Kaukapakapa Cemetery 11.30 a.m William Osbaldiston 1861- 1938 Born 7 Feb 1861 Rangitopuni (Riverhead) N.Z. Died 4 May 1938 at Devonport, Auckland

William OSBALDISTON (1860-1938) married: firstly - Janet Marion CAMERON (1861-1913) (Plot 136C) their children were: 1. 1884 - 1923 Ralph Cameron Osbaldiston - Ralph married Eva Elizabeth BARTLEY (1882-1963) in 1915 2. 1885 - 1955 Margaret Osbaldiston - Margaret married Walter James DAVEY (1877-1945) in 1907 3. 1887 - 1964 Stewart John Osbaldiston - spouse not found 4. 1888 - 1958 Elsie Elphine Osbaldiston - Elsie married Arthur Frederick BARTLEY (1887-1968) in 1914 5. 1893 - 1981 Ivy Flora Marion Osbaldiston - Ivy married John Thomas TODD in 1931 6. 1895 - 1905 Gordon Cameron Osbaldiston - Gordon died aged 10 (Plot 205) 7. 1898 - 1973 Mabel Osbaldiston - Mabel married Edwin Rawi MOUAT (1898-1972) in 1922 Williams second wife was Sarah

(Plot 119C)

Plot 206 Entry from Burial Register:-

SIMCOCK Joseph 1836-1937 100years, 9.2.1937 - grave 206

Entry from Burial Register:-

100years, 9.2.1937 - grave 206

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo , 13 November 1919, Page 3 VALEDICTORY The Kaukapakapa district is losing one of its oldest pioneers, one who has weathered the storms of life in that neighbourhood for nearly 60 years. Mr J. Simcock, the pioneer in question recently sold his property, and is retiring to his house at Helensville. On Monday evening last a social was tendered to him and his family by the residents of the district. The Hall was comfortably filled, and an enjoyable time spent by all. Musical items were given by Miss Jones, and Messrs Fewell, Webster, Smith, and Pace, while Misses Sinclair and Henley rendered an enjoyable pianoforte duet. Mrs Pascoe and Mr Koller also gave much pleasure with their recitations

and readings. During the evening Mr-Dye presented Mr Simcock and family with a silver teapot and silver mounted oak tray, suitably inscribed. In his speech, Mr Dye spoke of the many lovable qualities the departing ones possessed, and of their willingness always to assist in the welfare of the district. He wished them all happiness in their new home. The Rev, F. C. Pace spoke on behalf of the Methodist Church, of which Mr Simcock has always been an active member, and expressed the regret felt by all the church friends at the removal of such an esteemed one of their number. Mr Diprose, in the course of a few remarks, spoke of the interest the Misses Simcock had always taken in the work amongst the children.

Mr Simcock replied to the good wishes extended to him, and thanked the people for their gift. In an interesting speech he recalled some of his experiences on his arrival, and spoke of the hardships some of the alder colonists underwent A very pleasant evening I terminated with the-singing of Auld Lang Syne,"

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 33, 9 February 1937, Page 10 LONG LIFE ENDS. OVER THE CENTURY. MR. JOSEPH SIMCOCK.

BORN IN VICTORIA'S REIGN. To be born in the year Queen Victoria ascended the Throne and to have lived in the •reigns of five British Sovereigns was the unique record of Mr. Joseph Simcock, of Helensville, whose death occurred this morning at the age of 100 years. He celebrated his 100 th birthday on December 1 last. Mr. Simcock war* one of the original settlers of the Kaukapakapa district, and spent the autumn of his life in Helensville. His brother, the late Mr. Charles Simcock, came to New Zealand in the Phoenix in 1860. Mr. Joseph Simcock wanted to come, too; but on the advice of his father in Neston, Cheshire, England, he waited till he was 23 years old. He then booked a passage on the Northern Briton, and arrived in Auckland nearly 80 years ago. Those were the days when people who, paid their passage received a grant of 40 acres.

Early Struggles.

Mr. Simcock determined to join his brother at a place in the far backblocks known as Kaukapakapa. He travelled to Riverhead in a boat running to Mr. John Lamb's flour mill. From Riverhead Mr. Simcock tramped across to a place which was afterwards to be Helensville, subsequently arriving at Kaukapakapa .Incidentally, some time later Mr. John McLeod arrived with his brothers and started a timber bill where the Grand Hotel is situated in Helensville. Mr. McLeod called the settlement Helensville after his wife, Helen McLeod. When he first arrived in Kaukapakapa Mr. Simcock remembered that he had to sleep on the floor of a little wooden shack, as he had no mattress.

His first home on his Crown grant was made of split kauri, and was not very comfortable. He sold 550,000 square feet of kauri off his holding. And on that holding he spent 59 year. going to live in Helensville in 1919.

Often he used to send butter to Sydney for a market by the sailing vessels leaving Helensville. Mr. Simcock could tell many and varied stories of happenings amongst the Maori in the early days, his memory being remarkable. He had vivid recollections of incidents that occurred 80 and 90 years ago, and also remembers details of a murder by a Maori of the wife and child of Mr. Thompson, the mail carrier to Auckland. At a subsequent identification parade of over 100 Maoris, held at Helensville. one of the surviving children identified the guilty man, who was convicted and eventually executed. Up till the time of his death Mr. Simcock, who was a great agriculturist, continued to attend to his garden and fruit trees. He and his brother married two sisters, and the double wedding was held at Auckland on December 11, 1862.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22649, 10 February 1937, Page 14 DEATH AT 100 KAIPARA PIONEER MR. JOSEPH SIMCOCK MEMORIES OF EARLY DAYS One of the oldest pioneers in the Kaipara district, Mr. Joseph Simcock, of Helensville, died yesterday morning at the age of 100. His last birthday fell on December 1, when members of his family assembled to present their congratulations. Mr Simcock was born in Cheshire, England, and was the youngest but one of a family of ten.

Following the example of an elder brother, Mr. Simcock decided When still a young man to emigrate to New

Zealand, and sailed from Liverpool in the Northern Briton in 1860 arriving in NZ 25 Aug 1860. . He received a grant of 40 acres of land at Kaukapakapa, where he joined his brother. A frame and slab hut was his first home ill New Zealand, and later, with the assistance of his brother, Mr. Charles Simcock, he built the home which he was to occupy with his family for nearly 60 years. Parts of the old dwelling are still in use.

The two brothers were married to two sisters at a double wedding at Auckland on December 11, 1892, Mr. Joseph Simcock's bride being Miss Flora McLeod. The two newly-married couples made the journey to their homes by boat, which took them as far as Riverhead, whence they followed a survey track through very rough Country. After 50 years at Mr. Simcock removed to Helensville in 1920.

In spite of his ago Mr. Simcock was still remarkably active and only five years ago made a practice of attending to his fruit trees and working in his garden. He underwent an operation two years ago and was confined to his bed until his death. He had vivid recollections of incidents that occurred 80 and 90 years ago.

Born in Barnston, Woodchurch, Cheshire England 1 Dec 1836

IN LOVING MEMORY OF FLORA BELOVED WIFE OF JOSEPH SIMCOCK DIED OCTOBER 11TH 1911.

AGED 76 YEARS; JOSEPH SIMCOCK BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE DIED 9TH FEBRUARY 1937 AGED 100 YEARS

Plot 207 SIMCOCK Flora (Mrs Joseph) nee McLeod. 1836-1911

Flora Simcock nee McLeod 1836-1911 Entry from Burial Register:-

76 years, 13.10.1911 - grave 207

Flora McLeod born 1836 Nova Scotia Canada Death Oct 1911 Helensville NZ. daughter of John McLeod born 1799 Assynt, Western Highlands Scotland, - died 28 Aug 1869 Hikurangi, Whangarei, is buried at Whangarei. and Mary McDonald 1813-1896, son of Norman McLeod founder of Waipu settlement.

She married Joseph Simcock in 1862 . He was born 1836 in Barnston, Woodchurch, Cheshire, England and died Jan 1937 at Helensville. N.Z. They had 4 children 1. John Simcock 1864-1950 married Vesta Hobson Goodwin 1866-1939 2. Joseph Davis Simcock 1867-1896 died Paddington, Sydney NSW Australia 3. Sarah Elizabeth Simcock 1869-1941 buried in Helensville.

4. Jessie Hannah Simcock 1880-1881 (Plot 2 )

The McLeods (Flora's grandfather)

Norman McLeod Norman McLeod was born probably in 1778 or 1779. Although no records of his birth and marriage have been found he is said to have been born at Stoer Point, Sutherlandshire, Scotland, the son of Margaret and Daniel McLeod. His father was a fisherman. Norman married Mary McLeod, probably his cousin, about 1812. They had nine or ten children, only five of whom survived their parents.

McLeod's early life is shrouded in uncertainty and folklore. He is said to have undergone a religious conversion in his early 20s. After dabbling with several religious sects, he enrolled at the University of Aberdeen in 1807, graduating in 1812; he then spent two years at the University of Edinburgh, studying for the ministry. However, he did not complete his studies, withdrawing in protest over the worldliness and hypocrisy of his teachers.

McLeod taught in two church schools in the Highlands in 1814 and 1815; the first was in his native parish of Assynt and the second at Ullapool in Ross-shire. In each place he antagonised the local ministers and landlords by criticising their personal conduct and their theology. He was one of many lay preachers, known simply as 'the Men', who repudiated the liberalism of the established church and exhorted people to return to the rigorous principles of Knox and Calvin. McLeod's fervent preaching drew crowds away from the churches and he was eventually relieved of his positions.

After fishing for two years out of Wick, Caithness, McLeod emigrated in July 1817 to Pictou, Nova Scotia, on the Frances Ann. In Pictou McLeod again drew large crowds with his preaching and made enemies by criticising the ungodly ways of the townspeople. With his kinfolk and converts, by now known as Normanists, he built a ship, the Ark, and set out for the United States, intending to settle in Ohio, possibly in 1820. A storm blew the Ark into St Ann's Harbour, Cape Breton Island, where the travellers, impressed with the bounteous fishing, decided to settle.

St Ann's was a 'sober, industrious and orderly settlement', and contemporary observers credited its success to McLeod, who served as preacher, teacher and magistrate. McLeod was granted 250 acres, which were farmed for him by his parishioners. He owned a series of seagoing vessels and was probably involved in commercial fishing and trading. While resident in St Ann's he wrote long letters of spiritual guidance to adherents who had remained in Pictou. In 1827 he decided to complete his orders so that he could perform marriages. He was

ordained by the Presbytery of New York in 1828. Always combative when it came to religion, he wrote a book characterised more by long-winded attacks on his enemies than by any coherent theology.

In 1847 potato blight and wheat rust attacked the crops of Cape Breton, reducing its inhabitants to starvation.

Late in 1848 McLeod received a letter from his son, Donald, who was living in Australia. Donald wrote in such glowing terms of Australia's climate and conditions that many people from St Ann's and the neighbouring communities decided to emigrate. In 1851 McLeod set out in his ship, Margaret, arriving in Adelaide in April 1852. A second ship, Highland Lass, followed six months later. The 300 migrants arrived in Australia at the height of the Victorian goldrush. They found that good coastal land was available only at exorbitant prices.

After a number of their group, including three of McLeod's sons, died in a typhoid epidemic, McLeod wrote to George Grey, governor of New Zealand, about obtaining a block of land on which all the Nova Scotian migrants could settle.

The first group of Normanists arrived in Auckland on 17 September 1853. One year later they began to settle on allotments on the Waipu River in Northland. Four more ships followed from Nova Scotia, Gertrude (1856), Spray (1857), Breadalbane (1858), and Ellen Lewis (1860). More than 800 people took part in the migration.

McLeod's 13 years in New Zealand were much less public and contentious than those of his previous life. He did not seek new converts, concentrating instead on providing spiritual guidance for his followers and an economic base for his family. He did not teach or serve as a magistrate, although the Nova Scotians followed the St Ann's tradition of instituting regular education and worship immediately on settling at Waipu. Mary McLeod died there on 7 March 1857.

McLeod continues to be a controversial figure in New Zealand history. His public denunciations of wayward parishioners earned him a reputation as an autocratic demagogue. His parishioners, however, saw him as a caring pastor and defender of the weak. One wrote, 'His nature and temper were very mysterious, often almost clashing with each other. One side was mild and lovely as could possibly be while the other was autocratic as could be'.

McLeod's uncompromising sense of moral righteousness committed him to guide his followers personally and to ensure that they could live together in material comfort and religious freedom. Norman McLeod died at Waipu on 14 March 1866.

McLEOD (MacLeod), NORMAN, Presbyterian clergyman; b. 17 Sept. 1780 at Point of Stoer, in the parish of Assynt, Sutherland shire, Scotland; m. in 1812 Mary MacLeod, and they had ten children; d. 14 March 1866 at Waipu, New Zealand.

Norman McLeod received his early education at the local parish school of the Church of Scotland and for some years thereafter worked at fishing and farming. During this period he often experienced doubts about the true religious denomination for his salvation, and finally made a decision to follow the doctrine of Calvin. At age 27 he began studies for the ministry and entered King’s College at the University of Aberdeen. He graduated in 1812 with the gold medal in moral philosophy. To complete his studies he registered at the University of Edinburgh but left before the end of his second term, having made a sharp break with the established Church of Scotland, caused partly by his deep opposition to its policy of patronage and to the lack of discipline in its clergy.

From 1814 to 1817 McLeod taught school at Ullapool, and, during the frequent absences of the local minister, read Scriptures and commented on them. Strongly outspoken in his criticism of the minister, and attracting large crowds to his own services, McLeod, who was not licensed by the Church of Scotland, soon came into conflict with the minister, and after two years found himself out of his teaching position at the churchcontrolled school. By this time McLeod had attracted a number of sympathizers who shared his criticisms of the established church. In order to support his family he returned to fishing and began to consider emigration. By July 1817 he had paid his debts and he then sailed from Loch Broom for Pictou, N.S. His wife and family soon followed.

Settling near Loch Broom in Pictou County, he was initially absorbed in the problems of pioneer life. However, he continued his preaching with messianic zeal and soon attracted a large number of followers, many of whom had come from the same region in Scotland. Unable to secure sufficient land so that he and his “Normanites” could live together and repelled by the rough frontier environment, McLeod decided to accept a call from a Scottish settlement in Ohio. A boat was built, dubbed the “Ark” by his critics, and a small group left to investigate the new location. En route, they stopped in St Ann’s Harbour, Cape Breton, which they liked so well they decided to settle there. Returning to Pictou in the fall of 1819, they made preparations to bring their families; by April 1820 seven small boats had been built at Middle River. Despite storms the first group arrived safely on 20 May and eventually some 700 people set about clearing the forest and building their homes. So began the most theocratic community in the history of the province.

At St Ann’s, McLeod’s tremendous powers came into full flowering. Not only did he establish the first Calvinistic church in the district but he also secured a position as magistrate in 1823 and as a licensed teacher in 1827, though he had already started a school as early as 1822. In 1827 he was also ordained a minister of the Presbyterian Church by the Presbytery of Geneva in New York State. Now fully licensed, and independent of any Presbyterian body in Canada, McLeod, who could tolerate no restraint from other clergy, was in complete command at St Ann’s. In addition to his schoolmaster’s fees McLeod received the labour of every adult in his charge in clearing his land, planting and harvesting his crops, and building houses, barns, and ships.

The community grew and gradually prospered: “his congregation in St Ann’s was the most temperate moral and orderly that ever existed in Cape Breton . . . .” Ruling in an autocratic fashion, McLeod led and exhorted his followers towards moral perfection. As the minister he could scold a person from the pulpit on Sunday for drunkenness; as a magistrate he could fine him on Monday. He even criticized his wife’s bonnet during a Sunday sermon and quickly castigated anyone he suspected of moral laxity. On one occasion in his judicial capacity he ordered the tip of a boy’s ear removed in punishment for a suspected crime. Some of his congregation eventually withdrew because of his autocratic manner. Not even the Presbyterian clergy in other parts of Cape Breton were spared from his censure and criticism. His preaching was described as “torrents of

abuse against all religious bodies and individuals�; in 1843 he published a strongly worded tract entitled The present Church of Scotland, and a tint of Normanism, contending in a dialogue.

Partly because of the failure of the potato crop and the threat of famine during the late 1840s, he began to consider another move for the sake of his children, this time to Australia where his eldest son was already living. Such was his hold on his people that he convinced more than 800 to follow him, the first of six ships leaving in October 1851, the last in December 1859. After a brief period in Australia, the great majority eventually settled at Waipu, New Zealand, where once again McLeod was the dominant religious personality.

Sincere, courageous, and totally committed to his cause, McLeod could not be described as open-minded in religious matters. He died as he had lived, lamenting the world’s madness.

R.MacLean

IN LOVING MEMORY OF FLORA BELOVED WIFE OF JOSEPH SIMCOCK DIED OCTOBER 11TH 1911.

AGED 76 YEARS; JOSEPH SIMCOCK BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE DIED 9TH FEBRUARY 1937 AGED 100 YEARS

Plot 208 THOMPSON Matilda and Olivia Memorial Plaque in Memory of

MATILDA ANN THOMPSON (nee Harrison) 1825-63 Among the passengers on the SS Caduceus which sailed from the Port of London and arrived at Auckland on 19 May 1859, were William and Annabella Harrison from Armagh, Northern Ireland, and their two nieces, Florinda Louisa and Elizabeth Letitia Thompson from Camlough, a small Irish town near Newton, Hamilton.

They were followed by the rest of the Thompson family, John Reid and his Wife, Matilda Ann, and their remaining two daughters, Olivia and Anna Matilda, Who arrived on the Commodore Perry on 30 September 1860. Accompanying the family was their servant, James Abbott.

Although the link has never been firmly established, family legend has it that Matilda Ann Thompson and her twin brother, William Harrison, were closely connected with William Henry Harrison, ninth President of the USA. In 1860, Elizabeth eloped unexpectedly with Charles Bull, a store-keeper from Kent. However, the pair were married on New Year’s Day 1861, at Auckland.‘ The Thompson family settled eventually at Kaukapakapa where John and Matilda bought a small, hilly, wooded farm and store combined. For nearly three years Matilda and her daughters managed Violet Hill Farm, While John, in his capacity as a mailman was away for varying periods in Auckland, or travelling through the district with his postal deliveries.

On 14 February 1865, Matilda Ann gave birth to another daughter, named Annabella. but who was always known in the family as Georgina.

Matilda and her daughters had made friends with the local Maori, and often sold basic necessities to them from the Store, and, indeed, the girls had learned to speak enough of the language to make themselves understood. It was on 21 December 1863, that Matilda and her daughter, Olivia, were murdered in one of the most horrific incidents in early New Zealand history .

The story is well-known. A Maori, named Ruarangi a friend of the family and a regular visitor, called to buy some sugar and while Matilda was complying with his request, he struck and killed her with the families new felling axe.

Florinda, with the baby in her arms, screamed out to Olivia and Anna who were returning from the milking Shed, to get help quickly from Mr. Penny a neighbour whereupon Ruarangi rushed out to prevent the alarm being given Anna escaped but Olivia was also killed by a blow from the axe.

In the meantime Florinda fled through the bush with Georgina still in her arms and made her way, struggling through a Stream to cover her tracks, to Tom Smith’s farm some miles distant.

As the news of the tragedy spread like wildfire through the district, the settlers, fearful for the security of their wives and children, left their work immediately and hurried to defend their homes, some even sending their families to Auckland for safety.

In Auckland, such was the consternation that three armed vessels were dispatched to the Kaipara landing-place, and naval volunteers mustered in order to prepare for embarkation.

Through rumour, inaccuracy and fear, the lamentable incident was interpreted as being the precursor of a general uprising of the Northern Maori, particularly as the Taranaki and Waikato Land Wars, the fire in the fern; still continued to smoulder spasmodically. However, it was soon realised that the general apprehension was premature.

Apart from a few embittered Maori the local tribes were devastated.

Chief Paora of Orakei denounced the culprit and promised all the aid at his command to bring the offender to justice. (The tragedy was heightened by an incident which occurred during a man-hunt organised by the settlers to capture twenty-six year old Ruarangi. One of the hastily-assembled party, William Smith, an ex-soldier sawyer, was killed by the accidental discharge of a rifle being carried by another member of the party Henry Collins who caused the accident was completely shattered by the unfortunate occurrence He was later exonerated, but received a stern caution from the jury at his court hearing, to bear in mind the great necessity of taking every care and precaution when carrying a rifle in rugged, bush country.)

There followed, on Christmas Day, one of the largest identity parades in New Zealand’s history. Some 200 to 300 Maori were gathered at the bottom of Garfield Road Helensville while Chief Paora, taking Florinda by the hand led her through the assembled groups.

Although Ruarangi had disguised himself. Florinda recognised him and informed the authorities who were following with the Reverend Gittos and Anna.

On March 1864 Ruarangi stood trial before the Supreme Court in Auckland, was found guilty and sentenced to death.

John Thompson who had been away in Auckland during the incident was so bewildered and distraught that the Government purchased the farm and sent him and his daughters to another farm at Paparata, near Pukekohe.

Initially the bodies of Matilda and Olivia were interred on ‘Violet Hill’ farm (now owned by the Willis Family) However the Deaths column New Zealand Herald, 4 May 1866 stated that Mr Thompson has brought the remains of both wife and daughter to Auckland, and they were yesterday placed in the Presbyterian Burial Grounds" Fate had not yet finished with the unfortunate Thompson family. On 29 March 1864, baby Georgina died at the age of thirteen months from dysentery.

In 1866, Florinda married, at Auckland a Scotsman named Andrew McGeoch. They eventually moved to Hawera in South Taranaki, and had a family of one son, John Thompson ( who later fell to his death on Mt Egmont), and three daughters. Florinda Louisa, Jessie, and Elizabeth, the latter two being twins. Florinda Thompson McGeoch died on 16 July 1890 of pulmonary tuberculosis when the twins were only eleven years of age.

Anna Matilda married, in 1868, at Auckland Frederick William Manning, an emigrant from East Germany.

They had a family of three sons, Frederick, Henry Frank, and Rudolph John Thompson (who died during the Boer War) and four daughters, Augusta Paulena, Anna Matilda, Olivia and Georgina Thompson. Anna Matilda Manning died at Waiterimu from pneumonia at the age ninety four years.

John Reid Thompson, farmer of Kaukapakapa and Paparata, died on 6 October 1890, just three months after his daughter, Florinda- His burial is recorded at the Church of St-Peters in the Forest at Bombay.

Florinda (Floss) Lambert great-great-granddaughter) 1999 Daily Southern Cross, Volume XIX, Issue 2010, 25 December 1863, Page 2

INQUEST ON THE BODIES OF MRS. THOMSON AND DAUGHTER. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

December 23. An inquest was held this afternoon on the bodies of Mrs. Matilda Ann Thomson .and her daughter Olivia Thomson, at the house of Mr. Thomson, Kaukapakapa, the scene of the murders The march from Lamb's Mill to Mr. Thomson's firm was a fatiguing tramp of about 14 miles following the road, but reduced to about 8 miles when traversing the flats, creeping round the edges of swamps, and following cattle tracks, through the fern and ti tree The country along the whole line of route is of .a highly diversified character ndge, spit, and range's alternating with dale, dell, and valleys: the whole, however, scarcely suggestive, from its colour, of being good land. Small patches of bush were occasionally met with but in some places where the fern had been burned off their blackened trunks and leafless branches called vividly to remembrance startling tales of horrid deeds committed on the blasted heath. There was a really painful absence of the agricultural elements in the shape of farm stock of the bovine or ovine kind about one cow or bullock to every mile traversed being as much or more than were seen. On the way to Thomson's the General and party stopped at Smith's, where an inquest was held on the unfortunate man accidentally shot whilst returning from visiting Thomson's house.

They then proceeded to the farm of Mr. Thomson, situated about two miles and a half from Tamati Davis's native settlement. Mr. Thomson's house is a small two-roomed cottage, with lean-to kitchen and out-houses. A small portion of the land is under cultivation in cereal crops, potatoes, and ordinary garden produce. The crops appeared in every respect flourishing and luxurious. The bodies of the deceased had been buried m the garden previous to the arrival of the General and party, but were disinterred for the purpose of a colonel's inquest being held thereon. The following persons were empanelled on the jury Charles Stephenson, foreman Charles Williamson, Joseph Naughton fCharles William Stocken, Walter Deans, John Steward, William Ackland, Alexander Unthank; George de Thierry, William Long, William Jones, Robert Gale. The bodies having been inspected as they lay side by side on a sheet in the garden, near the graves from which they had so recently been taken, the jury then returned to the house, and the following particulars were given in evidence. Florinda Thomson was the first witness called. She said I am the daughter of John Reed Thomson, and am 20 years of age. My mother's name was Matilda Ann Thomson, and my sister's name, Olivia Thomson. My father's farm is called Violet Hill, in Kaukapakapa. On Monday last, about 2 o'clock in the afternoon, a Maori, named Ruaranga, came to this house. I have known him since we came to this place, for two or three years. He has his name tattooed on his arm. He lives with Tamati Davis, at a place called the Kauwau. He has a tattooed bracelet also on his arm. I should know him again. When he came here, he sat by the fire to warm and dry himself, he had as much bread and beef as he could eat. My sister, Olivia, asked him m Maori what he came here for and he answered in broken English, "Tui hoa by and bye, I will say." There were no men about the house at this time.

Having to get some cows in, we wanted to get the Maori away. We told him to leave the house as we wanted to go for the cows. This might be two hours after he came. he went away past the stockyard. My mother, my sister, and myself left the house to go for the cows, and the native went away some distance past the stockyard.

Having found the cows, we returned to the house, and Ruaranga met us at the stockyard. He came into the house, and asked for 20lbs of sugar. My mother gave him the sugar, and ho took out the money to pay for it but afterwards drew it back, and said ho would pay my father at the mill. he pulled out a £l note to pay for the sugar. He left the sugar on the table, and went away from the place for about half-.an-hour. On his return he asked how much would be the price of half the quantity of sugar which had been weighed. Afterwards he said, "Never mind what half the weight of sugar will be, but give me 3s. 6d. worth more." This conversation took place in the back kitchen of the house, and I was standing near to my mother in the same room. The native on coming in for the 3s. 6d. worth of sugar, had brought an axe in with him from outside the door. He had placed it on a stool near the table. My mother turned round to get the sugar out of the box which stood on the table, when the native raised the axe and struck her a blow across the head or back of the neck I cannot say which. My mother fell down dead. I believe she was dead before she fell down to the ground I was standing in the corner of the room with the baby, a little sister, in my arms. Ruaranga advanced towards me and shook the axe over my head. Ho did not take hold of me. Ho said he would kill all the pakeha wahines at McLeod's meaning all the white women. There were four white women at McLeod's I understood him to say, and they would kill them all at Christmas— all the white people. Ho also said McLeod was kapai for rum. Ruaranga did not appear under the influence of liquor. He did not appear deranged, ;and had always before been a quiet peaceable man. His conduct that day up to this occurrence, was peaceable. No words or altercation had arisen between my mother and the native. He was not angry when told to go away. When the native was shaking the axe over my head I called to my sisters to run for Mr. Penney, a neighbour. My sisters were milking outside when ho struck my

mother. I called out, "Oh for Ged's sake why did yon not kill me and let my mother live. He ran out with the axe to sec if my little sisters had gone from the stockyard to give an alarm. I shut the back door and ran the bar across. I then looked about for some weapon of defence a butcher's knife to defend myself with, but could not find any. He came back and struck the axe into the door. I was close to the door (inside) when he struck it.

Ruaranga then ran after my two sisters. I saw him on the top of the hill, running after Hannah Matilda. I Saw this out of the window, he had the axe over his head, and appeared to be endeavouring to catch her before she got to Penney's. My sister Hannah Matilda is between eleven and twelve years of age. I saw him pursuing my sister Olivia. She ran off the pathway, and appeared making back for the house. I did not see her alive after that.

I have not seen her since. My sister Olivia was fourteen years of age. I barred the middle door and closed the outer door, and then ran towards Mr. Penney's. I saw the native returning towards the house, and as I made my way towards a, creek in the direction of Mr. Penney's house he pursued me. I had the baby with me. I succeeded in reaching Mr. Penney's, but he was not at home. I stayed there for a time, and then came back towards the house to look for my sisters. I saw the Maori at the house, and then I ran towards the bush, and heard the crashing of twigs, as if several persons were pursuing me. One person could not have made the noise they did. I did not, however, see more than one. I got in the gullies, and had great difficulty in making my way, carrying the child by my teeth, and made past the Peak to Tom Smith's bush, about five miles off. It would be a great deal more going through the bush. I gave the alarm, and Tom Smith and Andrew Brown came to me. I believe the Maoris pursued Mr. Penney at the same time they were pursuing me. There were several other sawyers at Tom Smith's than those I have named.

By the Jury Natives are in the habit of coming to this house to purchase goods, but 1 have not observed any change in their manner towards us recently. My own idea of the cause of Ruaranga doing this —judging from what he said was to raise a war here. He is a Maori who always does what he says. He did not make any demur about the price of the sugar. When the native came in the house at 2 o'clock, I saw four other Maoris going towards Tamati Davis's. They went away, but I cannot say where they went to. I watched to see which way they went to, but did not succeed. Ruaranga had the figure of Britannia tattooed on his arm. Since Ruaranga left, several .axes have been missing including the axe with which, he murdered my mother.

Hannah Matilda Thomson deposed I am between 11 and 12 years of age, and am the daughter of Mr. John Thomson. I understand the nature of an oath. On Monday last, about 2 o'clock in the afternoon, a Maori called Ruaranga called at our house, and asked to buy some sugar. Whilst Ruaranga was at the house, Mr. Penney called and told us he had seen four Maoris coming down Tamati's hill. Ruaranga, on hearing Mr. Penney make this statement, said, "Oh, are there will be more." I heard him tell my sister that plenty of Maoris had also gone to Mr. Bonar's, for sugar. Ruaranga had had some pork, some salt meat, and bread with us my mother gave it to him. When we went off to the cows, he went out quite pleasantly We got the cows, together and were milking them in. the stockyard—about 60 yards oft— when we heard screams proceeding from the direction of the house, I heard the screams, and then they ceased so that I believed the Maori had killed some one. I ran towards No. 5 bridge, Olivia following me. The Maori appeared to be running after Olivia. When I got to the top of the hill I called her, and saw the Maori after her. He had something in his hand like a stick. Olivia was running down the path and the Maori coming towards her. She would be nearer to me than to the Maori. She put her hands over her head and set screamed out. When he came near to her, she turned into the fern with the Maori after her, and I saw her fall down. I cannot say whether he had struck her or not The last time I saw her alive she was lying on the path. She did not speak when she fell down. The Maori stepped across the body of my sister and approached me. I ran and called out as if Mr. Penney was near. I ran to the top of the hill. Presently Mr. Penney's dogs came up, and I called out to Mr Penney to take his dogs away. The Maori had then ceased to pursue me. I went to Mr Penney's, and he proposed to come down and shoot the native. He asked if there were any more, and I said I had heard there were to be plenty more coming down. My father was away all this time.

Mr. Penney said his revolver had been lying out in the wet, and he was afraid it would not go off. We looked out and then saw several Maoris, they appeared to be stooping down. I cannot tell whether they were men or women it was getting dark. Mr Penney and myself then went by the back of the hill and got away. No high words had passed between my mother, or any of us, and Ruaranga. I would know Ruaranga again if I saw him.

He had his name tattooed, and the symbol of "Britannia." Tamati Davis's settlement is about two and a-half miles fiom here. Ruaranga said he came from Waikahikatea.

John Thomson said I am a farmer, living at Kaukapakapa. The deceased, Matilda Ann Thomson, was my wife and Olivia Thomson was my daughter. On Monday last I was in Auckland, and returned on Tuesday night. I found the bodies of my wife and daughter. There were severe wounds on the back of the neck of each I have missed an axe. I don't know Ruaranga. The natives used to come here frequently; but not much of late. I have missed from the house since I returned, a piece of cloth for a pair of trousers, £17 in sovereigns, and £9 in notes We have never had any quarrel with the natives except once, about two years ago, when I had an altercation with a gum digger, of the Ngatiawhakawa tribe about a pig. That tribe has long: since left.

Charles Davis said I have been employed as cook at Mr. McLeod's station On Tuesday, the 22nd instant, I came up here. I had heard of the murder at Mr. Good's, and met Miss Thomson at Smith's house. Win. Smith and myself came to Mr. Thomson's house and saw the back door open. Mrs. Thomson was lying in the kitchen, on her back, with a largo pool of blood round her on the floor. We looked in, but did not touch the body. Then we went round the house, and afterwards going towards Mr Penney's, we found the body of Olivia Thomson.

The body was lying across the path. At first we thought the head was severed from the body; and then we found it was bent under. We did not disturb it From there we found the tracks of one person in the direction of Mr. Penney's. The tracks appeared those of a man barefooted. After a time we met a party of men, amongst whom were Mr. Wm, Bonar, Mr Stocken, and others. The body of Olivia Thomson was carried to her father's house.

By the Jury "We examined the wounds and they appeared such as would have been done with an axe.

Mr. Heaphy said in the absence of any professional medical man, he might inform the jury that he had studied anatomy and surgery, and would therefore state that the wound in the neck of the mother Mrs,. Matilda Ann Thomson, was such as would be caused by the blow of an axe that the fourth vertebra of the neck was cut through from behind, straight into the neck, and that from such a wound death would he instantaneous. In the case of the daughter Olivia Thomson, the wound was of such a nature as would be caused by the blow from an axe that it was from behind and downward, severing the spine about the fourth and fifth vertebra, the head being only attached to the body by the skin and integuments m the forepart of the throat. This blow would also cause instant death. The jury, after a few minute's consideration, returned the following verdict: That the said Matilda Ann Thomson and Olivia Thomson came to their deaths by blows dealt by an axe at the hands of one Ruaranga, an aboriginal native of New Zealand, on Monday the 2 1st day of December, 1863 and further find and record a verdict of wilful and deliberate murder against the said Ruaranga, and other aboriginal natives whose names are unknown. The burial service was performed by the Rev. S. Blackburn, the General and others being present at the interment. The General and escort then returned to Lamb's mill, arriving there shortly before nine o'clock, The coffins brought by the police were not used, owing to their not arriving in time. They came only as far as Lamb's mill.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8382, 9 October 1890, Page 4 Our Bombay correspondent writes One of the oldest settlers in the Paparata district, Mr. Thompson, passed away to his home beyond the tide on October 6. About a week or so before his death, when he was bringing out cattle to the Papakura market, he had a paralytic stroke, and was carried to the house of Mr. H. Flay. Dr. Carolan was sent for at once, but from the first the doctor held out no hopes of recovery. He was attended to the last by his daughter, Mrs. Manning. The wife of deceased was murdered by a Maori during the war, and Mrs. Manning lost one of her fingers by the same tomahawk that killed her mother. I understand it is the intention of Mrs. Manning to take the remains of her deceased father to Auckland to have them interred by the sides of her mother.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8387, 15 October 1890, Page 4 Our Mangapai correspondent writes:— Mr. John Thompson, who died on the 5th instant, came to New Zealand shortly before the Waikato war, and settled at Kaukapakapa. where his wife and daughter were murdered by a

Maori. It was at first thought that a rising of the Maoris was meant, but as it turned out, only robbery was the object, and only one native was concerned in the murder. Sir William Fox, who was then Premier, acted promptly in the matter, going personally to Kaipara, and sticking to it till he brought the murderer to Auckland.

He also acted very generously with Mr. Thompson, compensating him for his and so arranging with him that he left Kaukapakapa. This sad trial had a bad effect on Mr. Thompson's, future life, quite unsettling him, as there were more than ordinary affection between him and his wife and family. After a long time of unsettled life, he bought a block of land in Paparata, but gave this over to his daughters, and bought another smaller section in the same block, on which he resided with his daughter, Mrs. Manning, at the time of his death. He was of a peculiarly kind disposition. I knew at one time of his lending a friend £150 without any acknowledgment or writing to secure it, and when at the end of thirteen years it was repaid he would accept of no interest.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XXXIV, Issue 3818, 12 April 1898, Page 2 SAD FATALITY. TWO HAWERA KESIDENTS FOUND DEAD AT THE MOUNTAIN. Quite a gloom hangs over Hawera to-day by reason of a fatal accident near the summit of Mount Egmont, by which two well-known residents of Hawera, namely, Mr J. T. McGeoch and Mr C. K. Beaumont have lost their I lives. From what we can gather the victims of the accident left the Mountain House on Sunday morning for the summit, but as they did not return great anxiety was felt for their safety. Yesterday (Monday) search parties were arranged. Mr Lloyd and others searched Fantham's Peak, Mr Strack and a few of his school boys searched the bush around Hastie's Hill, whilst Messrs A. Carmichael and H. E. Lean of Hawera), and Edwards (of Wellington) who left for the summit a little before 7 o'clock, promised to keep a look-out. The first two parties returned without any tidings but the last brought news that they had found at 12.10 the bodies of the two men frozen stiff at the foot of a glacier about 500 ft from the summit. Mr Lean tried to force some rum from his flask down McGeoch"s throat but it was evident that both had been dead for some time. A loaded pistol was found on Mr Mc- Geoch, and Mr Lean discharged the shots in the hope of attracting attention, but without avail.

Alone with the two bodies the trio knew it was impossible to bring them down without assistance, but they managed after a great deal of labour and considerable knocking about to get them on to a spur where they would be easily found. Having done this they lost no time in getting word to the police at Hawera. A wire reached Sergeant O'Donnovan from Masters Parkinson and Espagne in the early evening, and later on Messrs F. Lean and Carmichael came in and confirmed the sad news. The discoverers of the bodies report that Beaumont has a severe wound on the left temple, but' McGeoch is not much knocked about. Their theory is that probably Beaumont i (who is an old man) slipped, and McGeoch in trying to save him also lost his footing, for evidently both have slipped over the ice-field, then over the frozen scoria, and lastly down the smooth glacier— a distance probably of 200 ft or 300 ft. Another theory— and probably the correct one— is that Beaumont fell, and McGeoch voluntarily slid down after him to help him. This idea is strengthened by the fact that the seat of McGepch's trousers are cut and worn away, whilst otherwise he shows no injuries. Neither of the men had proper Alpine sticks. From appearances it looks as it the elder man was killed by the fall, while on the other hand there are indications that McGeoch was living when he reached the bottom, but had been frozen to death.

The bodies were only six feet apart, that of McGeoch being doubled up. Beaumont's pipe was found not far away, whilst the watches of both deceased were going. As soon as Sergeant O'Donnovan heard the news he arranged for Constable Whitehouse and Mr Lean to meet Constable Simpson at Eltham, and bring the bodies down, a start being made about 3 o'clock this morning. A party will be organised at Kaponga, whilst it is understood another party has started from Kaponga for the scene of the accident.

The victims of the sad accident are both highly respected members of the community. The late Mr Beaumont, who was in partnership with Mr Campbell, plumber, leaves a widow and family of 6 little ones, including a baby, to mourn the loss of their breadwinner, and they have also lost a good husband and kind father. Poor old Jack Me- Geoch, who was unmarried, had a sister dependent upon him. He served his apprenticeship with Mr J. E. Wilson, cabinetmaker, and has remained at the same place for about fifteen years. He has always borne the

reputation of being a steady and industrious young man. He made many friend 3 and no enemies, and there are very few but will feel the loss of one who has for so long identified himself with the town I and made himself a favourite with all with whom he has come in contact. i He was an active man, and had been up the mountain many times, and there can be little doubt that he lost his life in trying to save his elder companion. Indeed, he had acted as guide on several occasions, and knew the road like a book.

The time for the inquest, which will be held at Hawera, has not yet been fixed, but it will most likely be held tomorrow. Arrangements having been made to bring the bodies right through to-night if possible. The late Mr Beaumont was a prominent Oddfellow, and the brethren are now making arrangements for the funeral.

A wire from Mr Strack says the police and party started at midday for the bodies and will not get to Hawera till Wednesday midday.

New Zealand Herald, Volume 79, Issue 24270, 11 May 1942, Page 1 MANNING.—On May 8, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J Waugh, Waiterimu Anna Matilda, relict of the late F. Manning, and beloved mother of Fred, Lena, Frank, Anna, Olivia, Georgina. in her 95th year. Private interment today (Monday).

MANNING.—On May 8, 1942. at Waiterimu. Anna Matilda Manning, relict of F. W, Manning, and beloved mother of A. T. Loveridge, A. M. Waugh, O. Graham, George Bater, F. W. Manning and F. Manning; aged 95 years. Funeral will leave the residence of Mr. J. Waugh, at 2 p.m. to-day (Monday;, for Waitermu Cemetery.

Friends please accept this intimation.

Plot 209 Reserved L Stevens

Plot 210 WOODCOCK Frederick Ivan (Ivan) 1915-1937

Frederick Ivan Woodcock 1915-1937 Entry from Burial Register:-

22 years, Kaukapakapa -block 1 plot 210 - 14.4.1937

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 88, 15 April 1937, Page 1 DEATHS. WOODCOCK—On April 14 at Auckland Hospital (suddenly), Frederick Ivan, beloved eldest son or F. R. and S. Woodcock, Makarau. and loved brother of Mrs. Owen Matthew, Leonard and Keith Woodcock: aged 22 years. Funeral at Kaukapakapa Cemetery 12 o'clock Friday, 16th

In Loving Memory of our dear son and brother FREDERICK IVAN WOODCOCK died 14th April 1937 aged 22 years . So dearly loved so sadly missed

Plot 211 WOODCOCK Rebecca Sybil (Sybil) 1891-1971 Entry from Burial Register:-

Makarau, block 1 plot 211 =- 12.8.1971 - widow of F R Woodcock (plot 212)

Rebecca Sybil Woodcock nee Boler 1891-1971 She was known as Sybil and married Frederick Richard (Dick) Woodcock on 21 November 1911 at Tauhoa She was born 1892 in NZ and died 12 Aug 1971 at Tauhoa.

They had 4 children Gwendoline Sybil Woodcock Born 31 Oct 1912 in Helensville died 11 Dec 1980 Frederick Ivan Woodcock Born 6 Apr 1915 Makarau, died 14 Apr 1937 (Plot 210)

Leonard George Woodcock Born 5 May 19191 Helensville Died 29 Mar 2000 Richard (Keith) Woodcock

Plot 212 WOODCOCK Frederick (Dick ) Richard 1882-1948 Entry from Burial Register:-

66 years, Makarau - block 1-plot 212-11,2,1948

IN LOVING MEMORY OF FREDERICK RICHARD WOODCOCK DIED 11 TH FEBRUARY 1948 AGED 68 YEARS. AT REST

Frederick Richard Woodcock 1882-1948 Birth 15 March 1880 in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia Death 11 February 1948 Believed he died in the Honey Sawmill

he married Rebecca Sybil Boler known as Sybil on 21 November 1911 at Tauhoa She was born 1892 in NZ and died 12 Aug 1971 at Tauhoa.

They had 4 children Gwendoline Sybil Woodcock Born 31 Oct 1912 in Helensville died 11 Dec 1980 Frederick Ivan Woodcock Born 6 Apr 1915 Makarau, died 14 Apr 1937 (Plot 210) Leonard George Woodcock Born 5 May 19191 Helensville Died 29 Mar 2000 Richard (Keith) Woodcock

Plot 213 COLLIE Rachel Jane 1853-1943 Mother of Mrs Phyllis Lapage-Robbie (Plot 227)

Evening Post, Volume CXXXVI, Issue 12, 14 July 1943, Page 1 DEATHS.

COLLIE:- On July 11, 1943, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Lapage-Robbie, (Plot 227) Kaukapakapa, Rachel Jane, loved wife of the late John I. Collie, late of Wellington and Christchurch aged 90 years Note spelling of Rachel differs from death notice and Headstone which appears to be an error?

She was born Rachel Jane SMITH in Rhodes Bay Port Lyttelton Canterbury New Zealand daughter of Charles Smith 1814-1899 who was born 17 Jan 1814 in Greenwich London, died at Tinwald Ashburton and Rachel La Page. who was born in Rockford Essex England 18 May 1814 and died Tinwald as well on 24 Feb 1907. Rachel was the second youngest of 10 children and she married her husband John Ingram Collie at the Paul Fraser home, Tuam St Christchurch on 4 Mar 1875.

IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF RACHAEL JANE LOVED WIFE OF THE LATE JOHN INGRAM COLLIE FORMERLY OF WELLINGTON AND CHRISTCHURCH DIED 11TH JULY 1943 AGED 90 YEARS Rachel Jane COLLIE nee Smith (plot 213) Press, Volume XL, Issue 5938, 24 September 1884, Page 1 Partnership Notices.

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OP PARTNERSHIP. NOTICE is hereby given that the PARTNERSHIP hitherto existing between the undersigned JOHN INGRAM COLLIE and EDWARD HENRY SHERLEY, trading together as Hay, Corn, and Produce Dealers, at 166 St. Asaph street, in the city of Christchurch, under the style of "Collie and Sherley," has this day been DISSOLVED by mutual consent. The business of the late firm will henceforth be carried on by the said JOHN INGRAM COLLIE on his own account and for his own benefit. All moneys due to the said firm will be received, and all debts owing by the said firm will be paid by the said John Ingram Collie whose receipt alone will be a sufficient discharge for any moneys due to the said firm. Dated this seventeenth day of September, 1884.

SHERLEY, JOHN I. COLLIE .Witness— Henry D. Andrews, Solicitor, Christchurch. 24 9-1884 NOTICE OF NEW PARTNERSHIP.

NOTICE is hereby given that we the undersigned JOHN INGRAM COLLIE,ALEXANDER KEITH, and WILLIAM HENRY SMITH, all of the city of Christchurch, Hay, Corn and Produce Dealers, have ENTERED INTO PARTNERSHIP together as from the l7 th day of September, 1884, for carrying on at No. 166 St. Asaph street, Christchurch, under the style or firm of Collie and Co. ' the business of Hay, Corn, and Produce lately carried on there by the late firm at this day of September, 1884. ALEXANDER. KEITH, W. H. SMITH. Witness to all the signatures— Henry D. Andrews, 9-24 4968 Solicitor, Christchurch.

Press, Volume XLIV, Issue 6811, 23 July 1887, Page 4 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERSHIP. NOTICE is Hereby Given that the CO-PARTNERSHIP heretofore subsisting between us, the undersigned THOMAS WREAKS and JOHN INGRAM COLLIE ,carrying on the trade or business of Cornfactors at No. 166 St- Asaph street, Christchurch. has been DISSOLVED by mutual consent as from the first day of July instant. The business of the late firm will in future be carried on by the said THOMAS WREAKS on his own account, and for his own benefit, and he will pay and receive all moneys owing by or to the late firm. Witness our hands this 21st day of July, 1887.

THOMAS WREAKS. JOHN INGRAM COLLIE Witness to both signatures— Fras. Caines.

IN retiring from the above firm, I beg to thank my numerous friends for their support, and take this opportunity to solicit a continuance of their favors for my late partner, Mr T. WREAKS, feeling confident that no exertion on his part will be wanting to meet their requirements. J. I. COLLIE. Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 8060, 1 January 1892, Page 1 Partnership Notices THE PARTNKRSHIP hitherto existing between THOMAS WREAKS and JOHN INGRAM COLLIE ,carrying on business. as CORN DEALERS, &c, at St. Asaph street and Cashel street, under the style or firm of WREAKS and COLLIE, has this day been DISSOLVED by mutual consent.

T. WREAKS, J. I. COLLIE. Witness to both signatures — F. George, Law Clerk.

December 31st, 1891 ALL ACCOUNTS owing by Wreaks and Collie are to be sent in to, and all accounts owing to them are requested to be paid to MR FRAS.-S. CAINES, At 145 St. Asaph street.

IN connection with the above, we beg to inform our late supporters and the pubic that Mr T. Wreaks has taken over the premises occupied by the late firm, where he will continue to carry on business on his own account, on the same lines as hitherto; and Mr J. I. Collie has taken over the old established business of Mr E H Banks, St. Asaph street, where he will carry on business in conjunction with his brothers, under the style of Collie Bros.

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2781, 27 May 1916, Page 3 MAGISTRATE'S COURT For drunkenness, John Ingram Collie was fined 40s.,'in'"default seven days' imprisonment.

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 97, 29 April 1929, Page 2

THE Friends of the late John Ingram Collie are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral, which will leave his late residence, 55, Hawker-st., To-morrow (Tuesday), 30th April, 1929, at 2.30 p.m., for Karori Cemetery.

ROBERT H. WILSON AND SON, Undertakers, 164, Adelaide road. Tel. 24-155.

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 51, 28 August 1929, Page 2 IN THIS SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, WELLINGTON DIS TRICT (WELLINGTON REGISTRY).

IN THE-MATTER of "The Trustee Act, 1908," and Section 74 of the said Act And IN THE MATTER of the Estate of JOHN INGRAM COLLIE ,of Wellington, Carrier, Deceased.

PURSUANT to an Order made by a Judge of the Supreme Court of New Zealand on the 23rd day of August; 1929 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all creditors and other persons, having claims against the Estate of the above-named Deceased who died at Wellington on or about the 28th day of April, 1929. and Letters of Administration of whose estate effects and credits were granted on the 27th day of May, 1929, to RACHEL JANE COLLIE of Wellington, widow, ARE HEREBY requested to send in full particulars in writing if they have not already done so, of their claims to the said RACHEL JANE COLLIE whose address is at the offices of J. J. M'Grath, Solicitor, 10, Woodward street Wellington, on-or before the 27tb day of September, 1929, after which date the Administratrix will proceed to distribute the assets of the Deceased among the persons entitled thereto having regard only to the claims and demands of which she shall then have had notice. Dated at Wellington this 26th day of August, 1929.

J. J. M'GRATH, Solicitor for Administratrix.

Plot 214 SMITH Charles Stanley Hall 1903- 1939 Entry from Burial Register:-

35 years, Kaukapakapa -block 1 plot 214 -4.2.1939

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23264, 6 February 1939, Page 1 SMITH.—On February 4, at Opotiki Hospital Charles Stanley, beloved eldest son of Charles and Annie Kaukapakapa; aged 35 years.

Funeral will leave Presbyterian Church, Kaukapakapa, 2 p.m. to-day (Monday) for Kaukapakapa Cemetery.

SMITH.— On February 4, at Opotiki, result of accident., Charles, beloved eldest, son of Mr, and, Mrs. C. Smith, Kaukapakapa. Funeral Kaukapakapa Cemetery, 2 p.m. today(Monday).

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23266, 8 February 1939, Page 16 PINNED UNDER TRUCK DRIVER FATALLY INJURED EVIDENCE AT INQUEST [By Telegraph—Own Correspondent] OPOTIKI, Tuesday An inquest was held before Mr. F. J. Short, district coroner, into the death of Charles Stanley, Smith, in the Opotiki Hospital. Deceased suffered severe internal injuries when his truck capsized last Tuesday. Constable Rathie conducted proceedings for the police.

David .Morrison, farmer, of Tirohanga, said that deceased arrived at his farm with a load of shingle. Witness thought the track deceased intended to take down the hill was dangerous and was about to tell him so when deceased started to drive downhill. After going a few yards the lorry commenced to skid and then turned over.

Witness and other men ran to assist and found deceased pinned down across the upper part of the legs. He was conscious. After the lorry was lifted deceased was taken to hospital.

The medical superintendent of the Opotiki Hospital, Dr. H. .T. Mail, said deceased suffered a severe fracture of the pelvis and internal injuries. Two operations were performed. Death was due to shock following the injury.

The coroner said the case was clearly one of inadvertence. Deceased had decided to take the risk. No blame was attachable to anyone. A verdict in accordance with the medical evidence was returned.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES STANLEY HALL BELOVED SON OF ANNIE AND CHARLES SMITH DIED 4TH FEBRUARY 1939 AGED 35 YEARS. SO LOVED

Plot 215 HINGA Catherine Evans 1942 ( 1month) Entry from Burial Register:12.7.1943.

1 month -block 1 plot 215 19.12.1942 0 years, Makarau -block 1 plot 213 -

Plot 216 HINGA Parapena 1881-1944 Entry from Burial Register:-

63 years, Kaitaia -block 1 plot 216 - 8.12.1944

New Zealand Herald, Volume 81, Issue 25073, 11 December 1944, Page 1 HINGA.—On December 8. 1944, at Green Lane Hospital, Parapena Hinga, of Kaitaia; aged 63 years. Interment at Kaukapakapa Cemetery, 2 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday)

Plot 217 JORDAN Nigel Byrt 1939-1939 4 months Entry from Burial Register:-

4 months, Kaukapakapa -block 1 plot 217 -25.7.1939.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23408, 26 July 1939, Page 1 JORDAN:—On July 25, 3030, at Kaukapakapa. Magel (sic) Byrt. youngest dearly beloved son of Owen Edward (Plot 221) and Gwendoline (sic) May Jordan;(Plot 222) aged four months. Interment Kaukapakapa.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF NIGEL BYRT JORDAN LOVED SON OF OWEN AND WINIFRED JORDAN DIED 25TH JULY 1939 AGED 4 MONTHS. FOR OF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

Plot 218 BEER Raymond Clive 1942 6months.

From Burial Register 6 months -block 1 plot 218 - 8.9.1942

Plot 219 CARROLL John 1894-1938 Entry from Burial Register:-

44 years , Kaukapakapa - block 1 plot 219 -8.7.1938

Plot 220 SPROSON Marcia 1911-1958 Entry from Burial Register:-

-block 1 plot 220 - 22.10.1958

IN LOVING MEMORY MARCIA SHEILA SPROSON DIED 22ND OCTOBER 1958 AGED 47 YEARS AND ALEC SPROSON DIED 26TH OCTOBER 1959

AGED 52 YEARS LOVED PARENTS OF DAVID

Plot 220 SPROSON Alec 1907-1959 Entry from Burial Register:-

53 years Kaukapakapa, block 1 plot 220 - 26.10.1959

IN LOVING MEMORY MARCIA SHEILA SPROSON DIED 22ND OCTOBER 1958 AGED 47 YEARS AND ALEC SPROSON DIED 26TH OCTOBER 1959 AGED 52 YEARS LOVED PARENTS OF DAVID

Plot 221 JORDAN Owen Edward 1903-1987

Owen Edward JORDAN 1903-1987

Born 11 Feb 1903 Kukutango Island Kaipara NZ Died 16 Jan 1987 Kaukapakapa. married Winifred May Taylor 3 Apr 1929

Jordan's Island (Kukutango )

Plot 222 JORDAN Winifred May nee TAYLOR 1905-1993

Winifred was born 30 Apr 1905 in Halifax, Yorkshire West Riding U.K. and died 26 Sep 1993 She married Owen Edward Jordan on 3 Apr 1929 at St Clements Church Kaukapakapa.

Winifred (Wyn) May JORDAN nee TAYLOR 1905- 1993

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20221, 4 April 1929, Page 5 The marriage was .solemnised in St. Clement's Church, Kaukapakapa, on Wednesday of Miss Winifred May Taylor, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor, of Eden Vale, Kaukapakapa, to Mr. Owen Edward Jordan, fifth son of Mr. and Mrs. .T. B Jordan, of Kukutango, Kaukapakapa. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. Hill .Johnson and Mrs. Dora Scurrah played the wedding music. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a frock of ivory chiffon velvet with flared skirt, the, simply-cut bodice ornamented with a double rope of pearls and the; swathed hip-band caught in front with a buckle of pearls. Her embroidered veil was arranged with clusters of orange, blossom at each side, a band of orange buds encircling the head She carried a sheaf of pink belladonna lilies and white dahlias. The bridesmaids, Miss May Bartlett and Miss Barbara Taylor, sister of the bride, wore frocks of coral-pink velvet with scalloped hems and bodices piped with silver. Silver turbans were also worn and they carried shower bouquets of cactus dahlias and belladonna lilies. Two little children. Bobbie and Margaret Taylor, brother and sister of the bride; were also in attendance and wore picturesque period costumes. Mr. E. R. Jordan, brother of the bridegroom, was best man and Mr. N F. Taylor, brother of the bride, groomsman. Mrs. F. Taylor, wore a frock of mauve-coloured crepe de chine with hat to tone and Mrs. J. B- Jordan, was in navy blue crepe, de chine, a navy coat and hat to tone.

Wyn Jordan.

LIVING IN THE COUNTRY 19205 STYLE The first weekend, after our arrival from Britain, was spent in Auckland then we took the train for Kaukapakapa. What a journey for us, straight from the city of Bradford! It took three and a half hours for 46 miles, , stopping at every tiny station, with about 20 minutes at Helensville everyone got out to stretch their legs and have a cup of tea. We met at Kaukapakapa by Alex McLachlan who was working for Dad. His sister Liz made us our first meal before milking, when Norman and I had our first lesson. Dora and her husband Frank were taken straight to Uncle Fred’s farm where Auntie Vi had just had a baby. Poor Dora! What a breaking in for her, and she had been seasick nearly all the way from Britain.

Three weeks later I was sent to relieve them. I was fifteen and had never been away from a big family or a big city. I was never so lonely in all my life. The only tiny light on the whole horizon, at which I used to gaze every night on going to bed, turned out to have been Owen’s,

down on Jordan’s Island. He says, "If only I’d known, I’d have got in the boat and come and kidnapped you" I didn’t meet him until about three years later.

All was new and strange, The Kaukapakapa valley was all right —green fields (called paddocks) and even some hawthorn hedges, but mostly barbed wire fences, and all the hills around were covered in scrub. There was a gravel road (called ‘metalled’) to Helensville and for two or three miles north and east, but otherwise all clay and just bogs from April to October, so we had to learn to ride. The wooden houses and all buildings looked so temporary. ‘Eden Vale’ though quite large and attractive with verandahs almost all around hadn't been painted for twenty five years, and was very shabby inside with no conveniences whatever. For the first seven years there was no water inside and we used to take the washing down to the creek where there was a copper boiler set on bricks, and just one tub with a set of rollers screwed on to it. At the house, all water was heated on the black range which was used for cooking. We had never been used to wood and were always letting the fire go out. The wood was poor too — damp pine which surrounded the house on all sides. Most experienced colonials never used pine, as we later found. In our ignorance we tore our clothes getting through the barbed wire fences, and stained all our aprons. serviettes, hankies, etc with peaches —we had never even seen peaches growing, never mind knowing how they stain. That was something we revelled in — the large orchard, though it was old and neglected like the house. Our good neighbours the John Sinclair's (our house and farm had belonged to his brother Robert) arrived on Christmas morning with green peas for our dinner - green peas at Christmas! - and when the peaches were ripe, they showed us how to bottle them. Those were the days of the porcelain tops inside a rather soft aluminium outer case, and with rubber rings to exclude all air.

Throughout the season we bottled scores of half gallon jars, but the final few must have been the last straw, for the top shelf in the very old pantry collapsed and brought them all crashing on to the lower ones. My poor mother - I shall never forget her face‘. l think this accident was also the cause of many subsequent failures, because the remaining unbroken jars’ tops were knocked out of shape and were never really airtight again.

That was just one of the many awful things which happened. l was only fifteen years old but even then l realised what our poor mother must have felt about it all. To leave a four-storeyed stone house with gas cooking and lighting and fitted carpets, inlaid linos, built-in bath and of course indoor sanitation. Cupboards for everything and very good furniture. Tradesmen who called for orders, etc, etc — what a change‘. in fact the better climate is really all that could be said for it and even then when it rained it really poured and the old house leaked. There was not an inch of concrete anywhere or even ‘metal’ on the whole farm and in winter the

mud was appalling, and with such a large family there were wet clothes hanging round the whole time.

Gumboots were something new to us, and all the children went barefooted — unheard of in England. . We had never even gone without stockings in our lives.

But somehow we managed to enjoy ourselves. Everyone in the country had to make their own fun. We were made warmly welcome and taken to all the. ‘Hops’ as they called the dances in the little wooden village halls which existed in every valley, especially when they discovered that Dora was an excellent pianist, Addie a slnger and Ron a violinest. Even I could play an extra now and then , though I much preferred to dance. Frank had a good bass voice and Dad a tenor. He had taken part in all the Gilbert and Sullivan operas so could organise quartet's for the many fundraising concerts. ..

Addie who had to earn her living, soon left to tour New Zealand and then Australia, as a professional singer so was only ever home for holidays. Norman, after a year at Kaukapakapa School won a scholarship to Auckland Grammar. Frank, who was a farrier by trade, had lots of work but often had to wait for his money. .

Money ! We almost forgot what it looked like all those first years, for after the usual war-time boom, the ‘bottom fell out of dairying’ as out of many other things. I remember that for one month the payout for butterfat was only five pence! Eventually things recovered somewhat, but for the whole of our youth, there was a great shortage, and certainly no money for wages for the family, in spite of working from 5 am to dark.

Our poor Dad, who had never owed a penny in his life, and had got where he was by sheer effort and diligence from the time he left school at an early age, was desperate to find money to pay the mortgage.

For two years he went to Auckland to work as an accountant while Ron and I, with Frank’s help with the milking, carried on the farm. Dora continued with music pupils, and I used to work in Dye’s Store on their busiest days, and play for the silent films on a Saturday. The films shown in the Kaukapakapa Hall, run by a Ford car engine with its wheels jacked up outside the entrance - those were the days. Of course, we spent very little, and only went to Auckland once a year for a week in our turns, in winter when the cows were dry. For amusement we had ‘Surprise Parties’ in one another’s homes in winter, and in summer, riding picnics to Red Beach or Waitangi Falls, the local sports, etc.

There was always church on Sunday and Frank Scurrah who was one of nine brothers (five girls too) had had a thorough grounding in church music at the thousand year old church of Burghwallis near Doncaster, where his mother was the organist and he and his brothers were choir boys and bell ringers. He started a four part choir at St Clement’s Anglican Church, with Dora as organist. Every Wednesday evening they had choir practice in their home, where their only child John, ‘joined in’ from the time he could talk, to the amusement of all the young ones. He could sing in perfect tune before he was two years old. Frank had a dry sense of humour and Dora was loved by everyone, and they surely left their mark on the district when they finally had to go to Auckland to find work.

By now, milking machines had been invented and we were able to replace the terrible old ‘lean-to’ cowshed with its mud floor and even muddier yard, with a new one, so Ron and I managed on our own.

One winter a shocking flood submerged the District leaving only the tops of the Sale yard rails showing. The Hall looked like Noah’s Ark, and only the fact that the doors burst open and let the water in, saved it from floating away. Many bridges were washed away and long portions of the railway line.

Anyhow, it was about this time that Owen Jordan came into our lives, for I remember Ron bringing his friend home and introducing me to him where I was milking in the old, old shed. Over fifty years ago that was for if we are lucky, we shall celebrate our Golden Wedding next year:1979 Wyn Jordan 1978

Plot 223 SMITH Charles Wilfred 1948 (3 days) From Burial Register:- 3 days, Kaukapakapa - block 1 plot 223 - 8.9.1948

Plot 224 SMITH Charles William 1874 - 1956 From Burial Register:- 83 years, Kaukapakapa,- block 1 plot 224 -18.6.1956

Born 1874 Thames-Coromandel, Waikato registration N.Z. Died 18 Jun 1956. Kaukapakapa.

Married 30 Dec 1902 in drawing room of Mr Gardner's Glorit House.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES WILLIAM DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF ANNIE SMITH PASSED AWAY 18TH JUNE 1956 AGED 82 AT REST

Plot 225 SMITH Annie nee GARDNER 1879-1945 From Burial Register:- 67 years , Kaukapakapa - block 1 plot 225 - 27.11.1945.

Born 1879 Kaukapakapa Died 27 Nov 1945 Kaukapakapa Married 30 Dec 1902

Death New Zealand Herald, Volume 82, Issue 25371, 28 November 1945, Page 1 SMITH.—On November 27, 1945, at Green Lane Hospital. Annie, loved wife of Charles W. Smith Kaukapakapa and loving mother of Dolly Vera (overseas), Doreen, Pat, Tim, Colin Roil, Neal. Peter, and the late Charles; in her 68th year.—At rest. A service will be held at Kaukapakapa Presbyterian Church tomorrow (Thursday) at 11 a.m.. prior to interment at the cemetery.

ANNIE SMITH (nee Gardner) 1879-1945

Annie was a special favourite of her father, Charles Gardner. He used to take her to Helensville to attend the Masonic Balls held there. He had her photo taken at the age of eighteen years in the gown she wore to her first ball.

From this photo it could be seen that she was indeed a very beautiful girl. After Annie’s marriage to Charles Smith they Went to live at Kaukapakapa on a property which Charles owned at Stoney Creek Road. Charles’ occupation ' of building bridges and carting freight necessitated his being l away from home very frequently for extended periods of time, so Annie acquired a small herd of cows which she milked and sent the cream to the Helensville factory by train.

Charles Gardner, her father, lived with them off and on after the passing of his wife Janet in 1900 (and their enjoying forty-five years of marriage). Charles passed away five years later at Annie's home. Both Annie’s parents are buried near Granny Drinnan in the Kaukapakapa Cemetery.

Annie raised a family of ten children in her home at Kaukapakapa. She also cared for Rolf Peter Gardner, her youngest brother, for some years after her mother’s death. In addition she provided meals and cared for James Hall, an old seaman who was blinded and lived in a cottage on the farm, and who was a friend of Charles Smith’s father. He lived to the age of ninety-four years against all predictions from doctors. He made quite an impression on the family.

The family soon learned discipline caring for others and having to share.

In addition to her attributes as a housewife and mother, Annie was a very fine horsewoman and a good trainer of horses. Her whole life was filled with caring for and looking after children and animals and looking after the small farm, as Charles’ work took him considerable distances from home more often than not Mostly he could only get home at the Weekends. There were few cars around in those early days of their marriage and riding , driving a sulky or walking were the only ways one could travel.

Annie had a fine speaking voice and her father had taught her many of Bobby Burns poems Thus she was always in demand at any social gathering in the Kaukapakapa Hall. Her husband Charles could entertain with his singing and was also called upon at functions. He played the piano and violin as well and there was also much music around the piano at home.

Annie loved all her children but the softest spots were for her boys.

She saw three of her sons go to war and a fourth spent a year with the - J Force peace-keeping in Japan. She had lost a brother, Pat Gardner in World War I. Geoffrey Trevor Smith - Tim - went overseas with the 4th Echelon was with the Long Range Desert Group for fifteen months and then transferred to the Division Cavalry Regiment. He was wounded at Casino and invalided home with the second Furlough Draught to return. .

Roderick Gardner Smith - Rod - went overseas with the 3rd Echelon was taken prisoner on Crete and spent the rest of the time as a prisoner of war in Stalag 8B Germany.

Peter Albert Smith served on both the Leander and Achilles and spent two years or more at sea.

Neil Horton Smith was in camp when war ended and went to Japan for one year with the J Force.

Annie also had a daughter, Vera Elizabeth Smith who arrived England on a working holiday two days after war broke out Vera nursed all through the war and spent twelve months in West Africa specializing in tropical diseases. On returning to England she was appointed sister-in-charge of the plastic surgical ward at Rancedy Lincolnshire under plastic surgeons Braithwaite and McIndoe, two famous wartime surgeons.

After five years she came back to New Zealand on the ship "Heretaunga" which called at Italy to embark the 24th Division for home.

Unfortunately she did not get home in time to see her mother who had died at the end of the war, November 1945.

Patricia Holst (daughter) 1999 Wedding New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12169, 15 January 1903, Page 6 A Glorit correspondent writes: On December 30, at Mr. C. Gardner's residence, Glorit, Kaipara, was celebrated an extremely interesting and pretty wedding, at which were united in holy wedlock Miss Annie Gardner, the host's second daughter, and Mr. Charles William Smith, second son of Mr. C. Smith, of Kaukapakapa. The Rev.

R. Laing conducted the ceremony, which was solemnised in Mr. Gardner's spacious and handsome sittingroom, amidst a large and representative gathering of the friends and relatives of the contracting parties. The bride, who carried a beautiful bouquet ÂŤf marguerite, daisies and maidenhair fern, was very prettily attired in a handsome and most becoming dress of white Indian linen, trimmed with lace insertion and tucks, and wore the usual veil and orange blossoms. Her four attendant maids, who also carried pretty bouquets, wore dresses of the same material, theirs vying with that, of the bride in beauty and excellence of fit. The groomsmen were Mr. J. Smith, the bridegroom's younger brother, and Mr. J. Gardner, eldest brother of the bride. After the. ceremony all present partook of a sumptuous wedding breakfast in Mr. Gardner's woolshed, which, with the aid of nikau and other greenery, bad been transformed into a very handsome dining-room. Several toasts were proposed and heartily responded to. The intervening hours of light and darkness were occupied with songs and dancing till the following morning, when, inst as the huh was peeping over the eastern till, the bridal party, amidst showers of good wishes, rice, and rose leaves, took their departure for Kaukapakapa en route for Rotorua, where they are to spend their honeymoon. The bride was the recipient of many useful and handsome presents.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANNIE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF CHARLES WILLIAM SMITH PASSED AWAY 27TH NOVEMBER 1945 AGED 67 YEARS DEARLY LOVED

Plot 226 LA PAGE-ROBBIE Frederick Henry 1882-1957 From Burial Register:- 75 years, Makarau, block 1 plot 226 - 18.7.1957 Born 1882 son of James Robbie 1834-1918 and Isabella Clark Allen 1834-1917.

He was the 10th child and youngest son , of this family from Aberdeenshire Scotland, who had emigrated to NZ from London on the "Lancashire Witch" arriving in Lyttleton NZ on 4th July 1863 He married Phyllis Emmiline (sic) Collie in 1908 Folio No 988 NZ Marriage Index 1840-1934 His name appears as ROBBIE until he arrives in Makarau in 1938 ROBBIE (LAPAGE-ROBBIE) Frederick Henry 1935>Waikato> Thames>Electoral Roll ROBBIE Frederick Henry Mataura Valley, Waihi , farmer.

1938>Waikato> Thames>Electoral Roll ROBBIE Frederick Henry Mataura Valley, Waihi , farmer.

1938>Northland>Kaipara>Electoral Roll LAPAGE-ROBBIE Frederick Henry, Kaukapakapa, Farmer LAPAGE-ROBBIE Phyllis, Kaukapakapa, married LAPAGE-ROBBIE Kenneth Wylie, Kaukapakapa, Farmer LAPAGE-ROBBIE Rae Roma. Makarau R.D. spinster 1946>Auckland>Rodney>Electoral Roll LAPAGE-ROBBIE Frederick Henry, Kaukapakapa, Farmer LAPAGE-ROBBIE Phyllis, Kaukapakapa, married LAPAGE-ROBBIE Kenneth Wylie, Kaukapakapa, Farmer LAPAGE-ROBBIE Mary Catherin, Kaukapakapa, married.

1949>Auckland>Rodney>Electoral Roll LAPAGE-ROBBIE Frederick Henry, Kaukapakapa, Farmer LAPAGE-ROBBIE Phyllis, R.D. Kaukapakapa, married LAPAGE-ROBBIE Kenneth Wylie ,R.D. Kaukapakapa, Farmer LAPAGE-ROBBIE Mary Catherin, Kaukapakapa, married.

1954>Auckland>Rodney>Electoral Roll LAPAGE-ROBBIE Frederick Henry, Swanson, Retired LAPAGE-ROBBIE Phyllis, Swanson, married 1950-51 Wises NZ Post Office Directory For Kaukapakapa-Upper Waiwera-Makarau Lapage-Robbie F.H. Farmer For Kaukapakapa Lapage-Robbie Knth W, mech.

However Phyllis appears in all the electoral Rolls from 1935- 1963 as Phyllis Lapage-Robbie. and in 1935 Roma Rae is Lapage-Robbie of Mataura Rd Waihi spinster

Plot 227 MCLACHLAN Janet Cameron 1873-1955

IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALEXANDER McLACHLAN BELOVED HUSBAND OF

JANET DIED 23 RD MARCH 1950 ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE

JANET DIED 27TH JULY 1955 AGED 82 YEARS. On the back of the stone In loving Memory of THOMAS NAUGHTON died 17th September 1 1950 aged 85 years.

Thomas Naughton who is mentioned on the back of the Headstone in plot 10 A across the Aisle to left Entry from Burial Register:-

81 years, Kaukapakapa - block 1 plot 228 - 27.7.1955

Janet McLACHLAN nee Cameron 1873-1955

Parish of Cambuslang County of Lanark 26th September 1896 JANET MCLACHLAN (nee Cameron) 1874-1955 Janet was born in Shotts in the County of Lanark, at 11 p.m 9th January 1874 at Muirhead, Scotland. She was the youngest child in a family of eight children. Her parents were Robert and Elizabeth Cameron who married in 7 November 1859. at Strathaven. Her father an Engine Keeper .registered her birth on January 17th 1874.

Janet married Alexander McLachlan in September 1896 in Cambulslang, Lanark. Their first child Robert was born in January 1900 in Bo' ness and Elizabeth their second in 1904 in Carriden, which is near the Firth of Forth. Alexander was a stevedore at that time. Alexander. Jeanie and William were born at Durambank Orchard, Overtown, which was the land Alexander's father farmed, and which had a small orchard.

Janet did not enjoy good health at times and was advised to go and live in a warmer country. New Zealand was the country they chose because Alexander had a brother living here. Elizabeth, Janet’s daughter, often told the tale about their journey from Scotland to southern England by train to catch the boat on their first stage of their long voyage. Her mother cried all the way. She was close to her own mother and sisters and leaving them had been very hard.

They came to New Zealand in 1912. first living with relatives in Auckland, then for a short while in Lochnorrie before purchasing their own land in Kaukapakapa.

This was in 1920 when Alex bought 450 acres from John Kelso which the couple named ‘Glencoe' after the famous glen near their home in Scotland. A very big man and an extremely hard worker, he broke in the land with shovels and spades. In 1951 he was able to buy an adjoining 282 acres from the Tung Oil Corporation which had failed.

For the first eighteen months on their land. the family lived in a tent the parents, the five Scottish children. and Stewart who had been born in New Zealand. Alex built the house himself from kauri on the property, which he milled with a diesel powered sawmill. He never really finished the house, but Janet to my knowledge never complained.

The house was built on the edge of the Kaipara Harbour as there was no road. The only route out was by rowing approximately four miles across to Mt Rex. Janet must have felt extremely isolated.

She cooked on an open fire while the house was under construction.

Eventually a coal range was installed but Janet was never to enjoy the convenience of an electric stove.

Electricity did not arrive until 1958,after her death.

A generator and batteries provided electric light but not electric appliances. The milking machine was run by a diesel engine.

However, my mother, Jeanie, said Janet could always provide a lovely meal. I can vouch for that because I had many holidays on the farm. l always enjoyed her garden, where flowers and vegetables grew side by side. You never knew what was going to be in the different rows.

Janet was quite a shy person, very different from Alexander who was very outgoing. Christmas at the farm was always a grand occasion, the large table always filled with all the Christmas goodies.

When Alexander died in 1950, Janet lived in a small house near her son William. She spent time visiting all the families during the course of the next five years until her death in 1955. I shall always remember the day she died. She had gone to Auckland with William. She loved shopping, especially in the Farmers’ in Hobson Street, and had arranged to meet William in the afternoon down by the Ferry Buildings. She was always early but this day she never appeared. William left it for an hour then went to the Police, who were waiting for someone to make contact. She had not long been in the Farmers’ where she purchased some bananas, thanked the assistant, and collapsed on the floor dead. It was a terrible shock but that was Janet, my Grandmother, not wanting to cause any bother.

Janet will always be remembered for her hats. She seemed to have some interesting ones. There is a photo of her at granddaughter Estelle’s wedding holding the bride's flowers. Her hat was quite tall. We called it double decker hat.

Janet’s life was one of hard work, isolation and few diversions, but she, her husband and children made a worthy contribution to New Zealand.

Her eldest son, Robert, dug drains in the Waikato before emigrating to Australia at twenty-two. He built up a prawn fishing business off the Queensland Coast, and remembering his New Zealand connections, he called his boats, Hinemoa 1, 11, and 111. He never married.

Elizabeth (Lizzie) married Guy Shanks who worked for the County and on their farm let on Shanks’ Hill. They had five children.

Alex became a stonemason in Auckland and was called upon to fashion the Kaukapakapa Memorial Monument. He and his wife had a family of four.

Jeanie married Pat Poland who established Poland Motors in Kaukapakapa where they reared three children.

William (Bill) married Margaret Wilson of Lochnorrie and had four children He spent his life continuing the development of ‘Glencoe’.

Stewart the youngest married Doris Stevens of Waitoki. They bought a farm near Whangarei and had five children.

Most of 'Glencoe' has been subdivided in recent years, but a grandson of Janet's, Athol McLachan retains part as a beef farm.

McLachlan's Rd. Kaukapakapa is a memorial to this very industrious pioneer family.

Natalie Pickett (granddaughter } 2000

Plot 229 MCLACHLAN Alexander (Alec) 1871 - 1950 Entry from Burial Register:-

79 years, Kaukapakapa -block 1 plot 229 - 23.3.1950

A hard working Scotsman who broke in his farm by hand. initially there was no land access , only via boat to Mt Rex by rowing.

Was born at 5.15 a.m 15 September 1871 in the Parish of Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire Scotland, son of John McLachlan of Wishaw a Fit Sinker and Jane McLachlan , born Livingstones Square Wishaw. His parents had married August 1868 in Wishaw . The birth was registered 2nd October 1871 by the father John McLachlan.

McLachlan Family

Alec McLachlan Lot 1

IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALEXANDER McLACHLAN BELOVED HUSBAND OF

JANET DIED 23 RD MARCH 1950 ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE

JANET DIED 27TH JULY 1955 AGED 82 YEARS.

On the back of the stone In loving Memory of THOMAS NAUGHTON died 17th September 1 1950 aged 85 years.

Plot 230 DYE Alan James 1908-1988 In the 1950 Wises Post Office Directory he is listed as Driver

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 65, 17 March 1934, Page 13 Court Pride of Kaukapakapa A.O.F., had a very good attendance at its meeting on quarter night, one of the chief attractions being the presentation of trophies won during the past indoor bowling season. The handicap singles were won by Bro. F. Scurrah., with Bro R. G. Shanks (Plot 330) as runner-up. Bros. A. J. Dye (Plot 230 ) and C. L. Shanks took the handicap pairs. A great deal of the success of the past season was due to the hard work put in by the bowling committee, consisting of Bros. T. W. Shanks, (Plot 325) Len Drinnan, and F. Scurrah.

The coming season is being eagerly anticipated, and some splendid times are expected.

Joyce Dye nee Jones 1912-1999

Alan James Dye 1908 - 1988

Alan James DYE 1908-1988

DYE Joyce Annie nee JONES 1912-1999 Ashes added in 1999

Plot 230 DYE Ethel Maud nee McComish 1879-1966 Born Aug 26 1878 Auckland New Zealand Died 1966 Mt Albert She married George Dye (Plot 230) in Apr 9 1901 3 Children Kathleen Alice Dye 1904-1980 Alan James Dye 1907-1988 (Plot 229) George Logan Dye 1909-1970

Ethel Maud DYE nee McComish 1879-1966 Ethel was daughter of James McComish No 2323 Sergeant James McComish In 1863 James married Sarah Harrison, daughter of William and Harriet Harrison who had settled in New Plymouth in 1843. They moved to Auckland in 1869 where they remained until Jame's death.

James was born in Northern Ireland in 1836 at Tullyish Down and enlisted in the 57th West Midland Regiment (Old Die Hards). He came to New Zealand from Poona, India to serve in the New Zealand, or Maori wars in 1861.

Ethel's Mother Sarah and father James McComish

During his time in the 57th, he saw active service during the Indian mutiny and the Crimean War. He possessed the Crimean Medal and three clasps for Balaclava, Inkerman and Sebastopol. He was also awarded the Turkish and New Zealand medals.

During the battle of Balaclava on 25 October 1854 he was witness to the "Charge of the Light Brigade" made famous by Alfred, Lord Tennyson's 1854 poem by the same name.

James met with an unfortunate end, falling down the stairs after a performance at the Auckland Opera House. fracturing his skull as a result he died the following day.

April 8, 1894 (58) Auckland, New Zealand (Fractured skull as result of accident) and is buried Grafton Gulley Cemetery, Auckland, New Zealand

Plot 230

Entry from Burial Register:-

DYE George 1871-1939 68 years, Kaukapakapa -block 2 plot 230 -5.11.1939

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23503, 14 November 1939, Page 10 MR. GEORGE DYE The death has occurred of Mr. George Dye, a member of a family which for four generations has been associated with the Kaukapakapa district. Mr. Dye. who was the eldest son of the late Mr. Frank Dye, was a partner in the firm of. Messrs. Frank Dye and Sons. He was an ex-president of the Kaukapakapa Bowling Club, and in his youth was well known in the district as the rider of his father's champion jumper Starlight. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Ethel McCornish, two sons and a daughter.

George Dye 1871-1939

Marriage of George and Ethel DYE April 9 1901

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

GEORGE BELOVED HUSBAND OF ETHEL DYE DIED 5TH NOVBER 1939 AGED 68 YEARS A JUST MAN AND GOOD; ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE

ETHEL MAUD DIED 3RD JUNE 1966 AGED 87 YEARS.

Plot 231 TUHUOMOHITAKA Raewyn Rauhuia Bernadette 1977 (3 months ) From Burial Register:- (Maori baby), 3 months - block 2 plot 231 -3.12.1977

Plot 232 DYE Henry (Harry) 1884-1976

Harry third from right in light suit 1950 Harry was born 5 May 1884 in Kaukapakapa son of Frank and Edith nee Marks He married Isabel Anne MacAuley in 1926 And was the Storekeeper at Dye's store following in his father's footsteps.

In the 1950 Wises Post Office Directory he is listed as Dye Bros with Percy running the store F. Dye 8: Sons General Merchants & Butchers. Phone 1. Box 1 Kaukapakapa.

This was the local shop which sold everything except ice cream. The store and butcher shop was a fine big building erected in 1928 to replace the one built in 1872 down by the river which was always getting flooded.

Unfortunately the store was burned to the ground in 1944.

I remember Dyes’ reopened next day with bread and a few essential items in the shed across the road A new store and butcher shop was built in a hurry during war years when building materials were in very short supply.

The proprietors Harry and Percy Dye would have to be the best known people in the District because everyone knew them.

During the 1930's and 40's they were joined by some long serving staff including Alan Dye (Plot 230), Sally Dormer,(Plot 78) Ted and Tom Greenall, Bill McKay (Plot 258), Elva Downer, and Keith Kemp as butcher.

Wally Rawiri and ]oe Slater worked forever on the Dyes’ farm.

As remembered by Graham Jordan (Plot 236)

A Bullock Team Shifting Harry Dye's House

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 13035, 28 November 1905, Page 5 THE GREY LYNN FIRE. The body of Mrs. Higgins, who was burned to death in the fire that occurred at the Lynnholme Private Hospital, in Crummer Road, Grey Lynn, on Sunday evening, has been removed to the house of her brother, Mr. Colthurst, at the corner of Nelson and Victoria Streets, where an inquest will be held at ten o'clock this morning. The following patients, in addition to the late Mrs. Higgins, were in the hospital when the fire broke out:—Mr I. Faris, audit inspector to the Railway Department; Miss Eastwood, Auckland Mr. Harry Dye, Kaukapakapa, Master Harold George, Northcote; Mrs. Wylie, Rotorua; Miss Maggie Heke, Whangaroa; and Miss Ruby Hurd, Grey Lynn.

The patients have been accommodated since the fire by the residents of the vicinity. Though two or three of them suffered somewhat from the shock, they are all making favourable progress under the care of the medical men in attendance. Miss Green, the proprietress of the hospital, was considerably prostrated by the shock occasioned by the fire, but last evening she was reported to be much improved. The building, which was owned

by Mrs. Cousins, was insured with the Royal Insurance Company for £800. The furniture was insured in the Victoria Insurance Company for £500.

ISABEL ANNE DYE LOVED WIFE OF HENRY DYE DIED 4TH MAY 1962 AGED 63 YEARS

ALSO HENRY DYE DIED 10TH NOVEMBER 1976 AGED 92 YEARS

Plot 232 DYE Isabel Annie nee MACAULEY 1899-1962 Entry from Burial Register:-

63 or 64 years, Kaukapakapa, block 2 plot 232 - 4.5.1962

Isabel Anne Macaulay born 16 Feb 1899 Ponsonby Auckland

Died 4 May 1962 in Greenlane Hospital Epsom, Auckland.

Daughter of Alexander Murdoch MacAuly 1871-1938 and Florence Isabella MacKay 1872-1940

ISABEL ANNE DYE LOVED WIFE OF HENRY DYE DIED 4TH MAY 1962 AGED 63 YEARS

ALSO HENRY DYE DIED 10TH NOVEMBER 1976 AGED 92 YEARS

Plot 233

DYE Peter Garth DYE, Peter Garth (formerly of Kaukapakapa) Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on 31 January 2016. Loved husband of the late Joan and father and father-in-law of Sue and Richie, Penny and John, Garth and Karen. Beloved grandfather of Tony, Rachel, Emma, Sara, Amy, Mitchell, Harrison, and Campbell and brother of Warwick, and Marybel. A service will be held at the All Saints Church, corner SH16 and Peak Road, Kaukapakapa on Wednesday 10 February at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the Neurological Foundation PO Box 110022, Auckland Hospital, 1148 would be appreciated

DYE Joan Allison DYE, Joan Allison (nee Gordon) Passed peacefully at her daughters residence on August 3rd 2015. Aged 79.

Dearly loved wife of Peter and loved Mum of Sue and Richie Massey, Penny and John Hancell, Garth and Karen Dye. Loved Nana of Tony, Emma and Junior, Sara, Rachel, Mitchell, Amy, Campbell and Harrison. Much loved twin sister of Jean Poland. A service to celebrate Joan's life will be held at North Shore Memorial Park Crematorium Chapel, Scnapper Rock Rd, Albany, on Monday 10th August at 11.30 am August 10, 2015 DYE, Joan Allison (nee Gordon) Passed away on 03-08-2015. A beautiful and special twin sister to Jean, wonderful sister in law to Ian, loving aunty to Sharon and John, Louise and Warren, Trish and Craig, you will be very much missed by the Poland Family, our thoughts and prayers are with Peter, Sue, Penny, Garth and their families

Plot 234 DYE Winifred nee BELLINGHAM 1897-1984

WINIFRED MYRTLE DYE (nee Bellingham) 1897-1984 ~ Winifred Myrtle Dye was born to Ellen and William Bellingham in Onehunga on 11 January 1897, and later attended Auckland Girls Grammar School.

She was a school teacher in Kaukapakapa, before World War I, where she met Percy Dye, storekeeper. They were married in 1920 at Te Aroha. Winifred spent much of her life in Kaukapakapa - almost fifty years. Here she raised three sons, Douglas, Murray and Graham and led a very active life in the community.

She became a president of the Kaipara Provincial Executive of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers, and was made a Life Member In 1965. Always interested in learning and in promoting learning, she was honorary librarian of the Kaukapakapa Library for many years and the show judge at the local school.

The Kaukapakapa Bowling Green was established on land donated by Win and Percy Dye who for many years worked together for its benefit. Win took charge of the catering - a huge task - and held most of the offices. In 1969 she was created the first Life Member. Prior to her participation in bowling, she had been a tireless worker for the Croquet Club which used the same green.

In 1948 Win formed a branch of the Plunket Society in Kaukapakapa and acted as secretary for twelve years.

She was a foundation member of the Association of Presbyterian Women, and was also active in fundraising for the Presbyterian Guild.

Win was also an enthusiastic member of a choir which met regularly, for practice in her home. She was a keen gardener and loved all flowers creating floral arrangements for many local functions. She took up painting for a time and also made many bark pictures.

After her husband died in 1969 she moved to Red Beach on the Whangaparaoa peninsula, where she created a garden that was always notable for its colour. Again she made many friends and joined an Orewa Travel Group with whom she travelled to various parts of New Zealand Winifred Myrtle Dye died on 15 September 1984 at the Mt Roskill Masonic Hospital, Auckland.

Although not an historian, she made some notes about the early days of her married life as the wife of a country general store-keeper. In those days transport was poor and floods in the Kaukapakapa Valley , which Swept over the roads were common.

With the death of Mrs Dye, another source of information about conditions affecting previous generations of settlers has passed, Murray Dye (son) 1999

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

PERCY DYE DIED 13TH JUNE 1969 AGED 80 YEARS AND HIS BELOVED WIFE

WINIFRED MYRTLE DYE DIED 15TH SEPT. 1984 AGED 87 YEARS

Plot 234 DYE Percy 1888-1969

Percy DYE 1888-1969 3/4 portrait of Private Percy Dye, Reg No 3/1767, of the New Zealand Medical Corps, No. 2 Field Ambulance.

(Photographer: Herman Schmidt, 1916). Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, 31-D1535.

No known copyright.

Son of Frank Dye (Plot 164C) and Edith Anne nee Marks (Plot 181B) born Kaukapakapa.

Brother of Harry (Plot 232) Father of Douglas Winton Dye And Murray Hugh Dye. 3/1767 Private Percy Dye No 2 Field Ambulance Army World War 1, 1914-1918 Store man, son of F Dye (father ) Kaukapakapa (Next of Kin) In the 1950 Wises Post Office Directory he is listed as DYE Bros with Harry running the Dye's Store/ F. Dye 8: Sons General Merchants & Butchers. Phone 1. Box 1 Kaukapakapa.

This was the local shop which sold everything except ice cream. The store and butcher shop was a fine big building erected in 1928 to replace the one built in 1872 down by the river which was always getting flooded.

Unfortunately the store was burned to the ground in 1944.

I remember Dyes’ reopened next day with bread and a few essential items in the shed across the road A new store and butcher shop was built in a hurry during war years when building materials were in very short supply.

The proprietors Harry and Percy Dye would have to be the best known people in the District because everyone knew them.

During the 1930's and 40's they were joined by some long serving staff including Alan Dye (Plot 230), Sally Dormer,(Plot 78) Ted and Tom Greenall, Bill McKay (Plot 258), Elva Downer, and Keith Kemp as butcher.

Wally Rawiri and ]oe Slater worked forever on the Dyes’ farm.

As remembered by Graham Jordan (Plot 236)

Percy Dye second from Right

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

PERCY DYE DIED 13TH JUNE 1969 AGED 80 YEARS AND HIS BELOVED WIFE

WINIFRED MYRTLE DYE DIED 15TH SEPT. 1984 AGED 87 YEARS

DYE Douglas Winton Ashes with mother and father added in 2005

Plot 235 SMITH Roderick Gardner 1919-1976 Entry from Burial Register:57 years, Henderson, block 2 plot 235 - 1.9.1976 -son of Chas and Annie Smith plots 224 & 225)block 2, same plot (232) as wife Isobel - Kaukapakapa -12.11.1976 (???? wbs) Evening Post, Volume CXXXVI, Issue 111, 6 November 1943, Page 8 LIST OF NEW ZEALANDERS A long list was issued-today containing the names of New Zealand personnel previously reported prisoners of war and now reported repatriated and safe in Egypt.

Smith, Roderick G., Pte. Mr. C. W. Smith, Kaukapakapa, Kaipara Line (f.)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF RODERICK GARDNER SMITH Dearly Loved Husband Of BETTY ACCIDENTALLY KILLED 27TH AUG 1976 -AGED 57 YEARS SMITH

Plot 236 JORDAN FAMILY PLOT Memorial Plaques

Loving Memory Of GRAHAM EDWARD JORDAN Beloved husband of Jean Loved father of Michael Bruce Andrew and Tony And a devoted grandfather 5-5-1932 - 13-1-2006

In Loving Memory Of JEAN CONSTANCE JORDAN Beloved widow of Graham Loved mother of Michael, Bruce Andrew and Tony Loving Nan of twelve grandchildren And one great grandchild 20.2.1934 - 27.11.2011

Graham and Jean JORDAN

In Loving Memory of Alan Charles Taylor Jordan Who died in September 2006 his 69th year Husband of Susan, Father of Mark, Annette, Grant, Craig,, Joanne, Helen And Poppa to his eight grandchildren - - - his cherished family - - Generous with his time and energy And always ready with alternative ideas Moe mai ra Alani.

ALAN CHARLES TAYLOR JORDAN 1937-2006 Alan lived and worked in Kaukapakapa most of his life, and always had the interest of district close to his heart. He has left his mark on numbers oi projects in the area, two in particular being the moving and reestablishment of the Kaukapakapa Hall, and the comprehensive set of historical photographs covering many aspects of Kaukapakapa life and people, which he donated to the Helensville Pioneer Museum.

Alan was the fourth of seven children bom to Owen and Wyn Jordan, and spent his early years on Jordan’s island, north of Kaukapakapa. When he was six years old the family moved from the island to Eden Vale , which was his matemal grandparents farm opposite the saleyards.

He attended the Kaukapakapa Primary School then Helensville District High School. He came back to the farm to work with his father, but was fascinated by shearing, and worked with Neville Holwell for a number of years.

Alan met Susan Paget when they were both part of a bridal party at the Takapuna Methodist church, and they both worked in Rarotonga (where Susan had been brought up) for a time before and after their mamage in 1960. They lived in the Waikato and Alan worked at a variety of jobs before retuming to ‘Eden Vale” in 1967. The farm was too small for an economic dairy unit, so over the years Alan and Susan ran mixed farming projects covering horticulture, sheep and cattle. As the farm was in a frost belt area, they built glasshouses and grew tomatoes and other crops.

Alan and Susan had six children and had a busy family life as Susan played a major role in care giving for her own mother and Alan’s parents at “Eden Vale“. In 1978 Wyn Jordan bought a cottage at Red Beach, which was a popular family holiday spot over the years, and after Wyn’s death in 1993 Alan and Susan bought the cottage and moved there in 1998 when they retired from “Eden Vale’, converting a holiday bach to a very comfortable family home.

Wyn and Owen Jordan had been active in community affairs, and Alan had the same commitment to the district. He was a natural athlete and played rugby, cricket and bowls. He was a keen member of the Young Farmers’ Club, and wrote such good reports that he was invited to present them over the radio. He worked for the Kaukapakapa School, and was involved in the building of the Kaipara College Swimming Pool. Sinclair Park was one of his special interests, and it became a family affair with his family helping in the maintenance work as well. The Summer Sports Day were a big event in their calendar.

When local residents wanted to preserve the Kaukapakapa Hall, and move it to a new site Alan took up the challenge and was tireless in all aspects of this project His persistence and single mindedness in dealing with the Rodney District Council saw the project through many difficulties to final success. Alan was firm in his beliefs and prepared to take a stand when challengedAlan's mother, Wyn, was a dedicated historian, and a keen member and Patron of the _ Helensville and District Historical Society Inc. Over the years she amassed a formidable collection of cuttings, writings and photographs. Alan took on the sorting of this material, and taught himself, with his son’s assistance to use the computer, and transferred much of this written, printed and photographic information to electronic storage. ln particular the preserving, copying and restoration of Kaukapakapa Photographs became his passion, and he travelled all over the district collecting material and transferring it to the computer. From this work Alan, with the support of his brother Cedric presented the Helensville Museum with a five volume indexed very comprehensive collection of photographs.

The restoration work is a painstaking process taking many hours. and Alan also treated his family's photo collection to the same scrutiny and improvement.

In 2001 Alan and Susan decided to take a nostalgic trip back to Rarotonga. which proved an enjoyable challenge.

Alan was a dedicated family man, and even with failing health kept a keen interest in his siblings, children and grandchildren. His death is mourned by many. Alan is survived by his wife Susan, six children and eight grandchildren.

Alan Jordan 18 September 2005 compiled by Wynne Hays-Smith with assistance from Susan Jordan and Beth Fox

FRANCIS (FRANK) FOX 16.2.1928 - 9.4.2008 Dearly loved husband of Beth And father of Roger, Peter, Graham, & Janet A Proud Grandfather

Francis (Frank) Fox: 16-2-1928 to 9-4-2008. Born in Australia, as were his parents and grandparents, he came to N.Z. when he was 2 years old. The family lived at Takapuna until his parents separated. Later, his father bought a farm which Frank worked on after leaving school. His interest in farming continued for his whole life and eventually he and his wife Beth (nee Jordan) farmed in their own right. He was a very hard worker and a progressive farmer. Each of the three farms they owned, were much improved under his management. When he became ill at the age of 72, he was no longer able to work. Frank and Beth retired to Red Beach where he died in 2008 at the age of 80.

A plaque in his memory is on the Jordan family plinth in the K.K.K. cemetery near the graves of two of his sons, who died before him.

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Frank Fox and the Family

Plot 237 SHANKS James Speirs 1875 - 1940

James Speirs Shanks 1875-1940 Entry from Burial Register:64 years, Kaukapakapa -block 2 plot 237 -8.7.1940 New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23703, 9 July 1940, Page 1 SHANKS—On July 8 (suddenly), Janice Speirs, dearly-loved husband of Amelia Jane: aged 64.' The funeral will be held at Kaukapakapa Cemetery at 2 p.m. to-day (Tuesday), July 9.

Son of Gavin Brash Shanks (Plot 51) & Elizabeth nee Leckie, (Plot 52) brother of Gavin James Shanks (Plot 89B ) Agnes Muirhead Speirs Drinnan (Plot 190) Mary Isabella Lindsay (Plot 203) John Leckie Shanks (Plot 244 ) Amelia May (Amy) Drinnan (Plot 97) Elizabeth Leckie (Bessie) Wright (Plot 63B) Father of Maxwell Morgan Shanks (Plot 44B)

James Spiers Shanks Wedding 1902 to Margaret Violet May Lennan

James Speirs SHANKS 1875-1940 "Jimmy" was a keen piano player and entertainer a fun-person. and was athletic in his youth.

1902

He was first married on 8th February 1902 at Kaukapakapa to Margaret LENNAN- they immediately went to Thames for the first few years of their married life, where he was publican at the Governor Bowen Hotel .[ From Hotel Licences Index, Auckland National Archives. SHANKS James Speirs Governor Bowen Hotel, 30 rooms, Thames. Transfer license application, 8 Feb 1902 from Ernest KIRVELL granted 10th May 1902.

Publican's license granted 6th Jun 1902 . OWNERS Campbell Ehrenfried & Co Ltd.] (The above information from Auckland National Archives, reference BACL, Accession no. a208, Item 710, pages 3 & 4. Further references are in BACL, Acc no. a208 Item 709 , pages 67, 68, 69, 70, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, & 84) New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 11895, 21 February 1902, Page 4 SHANKS—LENNAN.—At the residence of the bride's parents. Bridge Hotel, Kaukapakapa by the Rev. Father Corcoran, James Speirs, youngest son of G. B. Shanks, of Kaukapakapa, to Vilot [sic] May, eldest daughter of M. Lennan, of Kaukapakapa.

1904

Auckland Star, Volume XXXV, Issue 220, 14 September 1904, Page THAMES NEWS. (By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent) THAMES, Mr and Mrs Shanks, who have until recently, been licensee of the Governor Bowen Hotel, leave the Thames for Auckland to-day. For the past three year's they have been at the Thames, and have made many friend; who regret their departure, and wish them every success in their new sphere of labour.

1916-1919

They moved back to Kaukapakapa. Jimmy & Margaret had a family of 9 children including twins,. In about 1916 Margaret and the children went to live in Auckland, although Harold one of the twins later lived with his father for a time. Jimmy & Margaret divorced in 1918, she later remarried to Mr Michael CUSACK. Jimmy worked for his brother John L for a time, before he remarried.

Charles L [John L's youngest son] remembers his Uncle splitting puriri posts and sleepers about 1919 -1920 along with his twin son Norman. He remarried on 12th July 1922 at Auckland, to Amelia Jane MORGAN (Plot 237), known as Jean, prior to marriage she had worked at Sheffield's Parkhurst Farm past Parakai and then in the kitchen at the Kaukapakapa Hotel, she was about 15 years his junior.

This couple had 3 children Maxwell (Plot 44B) the middle child died of pneumonia at the age of 2 years.

1920s and 30s

This family lived on the pioneer farm and in the family homestead "Roseneath" - Jimmy owned the farm and later sold it (prior to 1930) , then lived at Kanohi not far away, but the farm went back to him , when the purchasers could not keep up the mortgage repayments. . Jimmy was the last of the SHANKS family to live in the original pioneer property. There was no electric power or phone in the house, and no radio until Jean later had a battery set .

Roseneath 1887 "Jimmy at left" Recollections of Jimmy are from his second family , who were aged 15 and nearly 9 respectively when he died.

Heather (Mrs Humby) remembers him as "a kind man and loving husband and father, we spent a lot of happy times together especially outdoors on the farm. Dad was very good-looking, olive complexion, dark brown hair and eyes, 5"10" tall ,fine featured and of slight build. A very tidy person who loved ball-room dancing, he took me to my first dance shortly before he died. He was a dairy farmer, enjoyed fishing and played outdoor bowls.

A great sense of humour and very quick witted. He was a lot of fun to be with."

Earl, recalls his father "milked about 12 cows by hand, felled trees for posts and battens, wife Jean helped with this by taking one end of the cross-cut saw. He trapped opossums and dug a bit of gum (kauri) - sold the opossum skins, and in a room set apart as the "scraping room" gum was scraped ready for market" and for recreation " he played bowls at the KKK Bowling Club and enjoyed attending the races. We quite often went fishing, probably on a Sunday. We went from home by Gig to the Makarau River where he line fished from ~` the Rock' and also 'Peach Island ' further down the river towards Jordan's Island."

1940

Jimmy died on 8th July 1940, a month before his 65th birthday, of a heart attack at the roadside as he was returning from doing the morning rounds of his opossum traps, and is buried in the Methodist Churchyard, Kaukapakapa . Cedric Jordan in 2001 recalled having been on the school bus the morning that the bus stopped to see if any help could be given, to Jimmy Shanks laying at the side of the road, unfortunately it was too late.

Cedric considered it appropriate that when he staked his claim at the KKK Methodist Churchyard, for his own burial, when the time comes, found that his plot was adjacent to that of Jimmy. Who is buried in Plot 237 .

Jean died on 20th April 1979 in her 90th year . She had moved to Taha Rd Waimauku about 1945 and farmed a small dairy farm there .

At the Shanks Family Reunion [1976] at Sinclair Park , Jean was especially called to the dais as the pioneer couple's only surviving child or spouse , her son Earl replied on behalf of this second branch of Jimmy's Family.

James Speirs SHANKS about 1940

At the Shanks Family Picnic 1995 at Omeru Reserve Waitangi Falls Kaukapakapa. (Which for a period in the 1880s until the depression of the 1920s was owned by a nephew of Gavin Brash Shanks' from Scotland.)

Members of the first Family met with members of Jimmy's second family, for the first time ever.

Earl passed away 25 Jul 2013 at Whangarei aged 81 .

SHANKS, Earl Campbell Sadly passed away on 25 July 2013 at Whangarei, aged 81. Dearly loved husband of Avis. Brother of Heather, Father of Kevin, Corallei, Doug, Brian (deceased), and Richard.

Loved Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Words are few, memories are forever

Plot 237 Amelia Jane (Jean) SHANKS nee MORGAN 1889-1979

Amelia Jane (Jean) Shanks nee Morgan 1889-1979 Her birth was registered at Tokatoka in October Quarter 1889 Folio 3283 She married James Speirs Shanks in 1922

In 1945 She bought a small farm and orchard in Taha Rd Waimauku. Retired to Taupaki in 1957. Was in Wilsher Village Henderson in 1969. and in 1972 where she was still living in 1978. She died 30 April 1979, and was cremated at Waikumete and her ashes interred with her husband. Here at Plot 237 Folio 5473 In 1919 Electoral Roll for Kaipara she is listed as spinster of Garfield Rd Helensville, She was a daughter of Frederick Morgan of Batley Northland NZ 1845-1902 and his wife Annie Elizabeth Wakeford born 1857 London Middlesex UK She was assisted in emigrating to Auckland NZ in 1879 on board the ship "Waikato" She is listed as 'cook' aged 22. She married Frederick Morgan 24 May 1882 in Ponsonby Auckland. She died 19 Feb1907 in Auckland Hospital the death registered at Tinopai near Batley Northland NZ . Family rumour suggests Edward V11 was her father through an illegitimate association, but this is unlikely as he was only 14 at the time of her birth. Perhaps she may have had a liaison with Edward V11 and was remitted to NZ. Frederick Morgan born 1846 Bethnal Green Middlesex to Edward & Elizabeth Morgan Auckland Star, Volume XIII, Issue 3684, 1 June 1882, Page 2 Marriage.

MORGAN—WAKEFORD.—On May 24th, at Captain Buike's residence. Dublin-street; Ponsonby, by the Rev R. F. MacNicol, Frederick Morgan to Annle Wakeford, both of London.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIII, Issue 234, 2 October 1902, Page 5 DEATH FROM NATURAL CAUSES. A verdict of death from natural causes was returned in the case of a fisherman of Komiti, named Frederick Morgan, aged 53, who, while preparing to journey to Auckland by the Wairoa to consult a doctor, sat down by the road-side nnd expired. His wife and son were with him at the time. -.It was found that his heart was affected. He leaves a wife and eight children.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 12086, 3 October 1902, Page 5 An inquest was held at Komiti, near Pahi, Kaipara. on September 25, on the body of Frederick Morgan. (53). a fisherman, who died on the road while proceeding to Batley in order to embark by steamer for Auckland, that he might obtain medical advice. The evidence showed that deceased, who was a native of London, and had been 25 years in the colony, had been Buffering from heart disease. A verdict that death resulted from natural causes was returned. Deceased leaves a wife and eight- children.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13418, 21 February 1907, Page 1 -MORGAN.— February 19. 1907, at Auckland Hospital, Annie, widow of this late Frederick Morgan, of Batley, Otamatea; aged 48 years Interment at Batley on Saturday February 23rd.

Plot 238 RAPSON Charles Edward 1908-1972 Entry from Burial Register:1972, 12.7.1973.

Kaukapakapa - ashes interred in father's grave plot 239 two dates given July

Also Ashes of his wife Mary Helen born 1912 died 2006

LOVING MEMORY OF

CHARLES EDWARD RAPSON DIED 17TH JULY 1972 AGED 64 YEARS AT REST

Plot 239 RAPSON Frank Edward 1875-1940 Entry from Burial Register:-

64 years, Kaukapakapa -block 2 plot 239 -18.5.1940.

Frank Edward RAPSON 1875-1940 New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23660, 20 May 1940, Page 1 RAPSON.—On May 18, 1040, at Auckland Hospital, Frank Edward, dearly-beloved husband of Pollie Rapson, Ferndale, Kaukapakapa, formerly of Kaihu; aged 64 years. The funeral leaves Watney Sibun and Sons' chapel, Newmarket, at 12 o'clock to-day (Monday), arriving at Kaukapakapa Cemetery at 1.45 p.m, Observer, Volume XXVII, Issue 18, 19 January 1907, Page 8 The marriage of Miss Pollie O'Donnell, second daughter of Mr W. O'Donnell, of Kaihu, to Mr F. Rapson, youngest son of Mr S. S. Rapson, of Kaukapakapa, was solemnised at the residence of the bride's parents. The Rev. F. W. Young officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked sweet in white spotted muslin de soie. The bodice was tastefully made with transparent Victorian yoke trimmed with lace and insertion. The trained skirt had many little frills and dainty lace, and the bride carried a bouquet of choice flowers. The bridesmaids were Miss Kathleen Hickey, in pale pink mousseline with hat to match, and Miss Daisie O'Donnell, in a white pelisse, with hat to match. Both wore gold brooches, gifts of the bridegroom. Mr W. Shaw, of Kaihu, acted as best man. Mr and- Mrs Rapson came to Auckland for their honeymoon.

IN LOVING MEMORY

FRANK EDWARD DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF MARY ANN RAPSON PASSED AWAY 18TH MAY 1940 AGED 64 YEARS ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE

MARY ANN RAPSON DIED 24TH APRIL 1983 AGED 93 YEARS

Plot 239 RAPSON Mary Ann Elizabeth (Pollie) nee O'Donnell 1890-1983 Observer, Volume XXVII, Issue 18, 19 January 1907, Page 8 The marriage of Miss Pollie O'Donnell, second daughter of Mr W. O'Donnell, of Kaihu, to Mr F. Rapson, youngest son of Mr S. S. Rapson, of Kaukapakapa, was solemnised at the residence of the bride's parents. The Rev. F. W. Young officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked sweet in white spotted muslin de soie. The bodice was tastefully made with transparent Victorian yoke trimmed with lace and insertion. The trained skirt had many little frills and dainty lace, and the bride carried a bouquet of choice flowers. The bridesmaids were Miss Kathleen Hickey, in pale pink mousseline with hat to match, and Miss

Daisie O'Donnell, in a white pelisse, with hat to match. Both wore gold brooches, gifts of the bridegroom. Mr W. Shaw, of Kaihu, acted as best man. Mr and- Mrs Rapson came to Auckland for their honeymoon

LOVING MEMORY

FRANK EDWARD DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF MARY ANN RAPSON PASSED AWAY 18TH MAY 1940 AGED 64 YEARS ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE

MARY ANN RAPSON DIED 24TH APRIL 1983 AGED 93 YEARS

Plot 240 SHANKS Ernest Alexander 1895- 1941

Ernest Alexander SHANKS 1895-1941

Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 206, 1 September 1941, Page 1 SHANKS .On August 31 (suddenly), at his residence, Schoolhouse, Kaukapakapa, Ernest Alexander, beloved husband of Laura Robinson Shanks, and father of Cliff. lan. Lois and Pam: aged 46 years. Funeral will leave the above address at 2 p.m. to-morrow (Tuesday) for Kaukapakapa Cemetery.

Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 93, 21 April 1926, Page 13 TEACHERS APPOINTMENTS.

IN AUCKLAND DISTRICT. TO-DAY'S DECISION'S. The following appointments of teachers were authorised at this morning's meeting of the Auckland Education Board Head Teachers.—Mr. ,T. M. Warn, Grey Lynn; Mr.T.Turbott, Nelson Street; Mr. P J. Sefton, Napier Street; Mr. F. J. Lownsborough, Puni; Mr. H. McCambridge. Tirau; Mr. E. A. Shanks, Kaukapakapa Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 250, 22 October 1935, Page 5 SHANKS' PONY. NOVEL BOWLING TROPHY. A new bowling trophy, the contests for which should prove as interesting as its name, is Shanks' Pony, an equestrian statuette donated for competition by Mr. Ernest A. Shanks, of Kaukapakapa. Moulded in silver and mounted on an ebony base the little equine has a challenging aspect which will endear him to all contestants for the spurs to which the holders of the trophy are entitled. The trophy is offered for full-rink competitions, either in the Kaukapakapa Club or for inter-club competitions as the club executive may decide. It will first be held by a team of Shanks, of whom there are six in the Kaukapakapa Club. Mr. Ernest A. Shanks, the donor, was one of the founders of his club, and is now past president. Mr. John L. Shanks has donated a morocco-bound record book, which will contain the names and scores of each contest for the trophy. The Kaukapakapa Club, which now has a membership of 40, is looking forward to a series of interesting competitions for Shanks' Pony.

New Zealand Herald, Volume 78, Issue 24063, 6 September 1941, Page 14 OBITUARY

MR. E. A. SHANKS The death has occurred of Mr. Ernest Alexander Shanks, headmaster of the Kaukapakapa school for the last 16 years. He was formerly assistant at Hamilton East and also at the Matamata District High School. .Mr. Shanks was a well-known competitor in bowling competitions in the Auckland district and was president of the Matamata Bowling Club and later president of the Kaukapakapa Bowling Club. During the Great "War he served with the 11th

North Auckland Mounted Rifles. He is survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters.

Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 213, 9 September 1941, Page 3 OBITUARY MR. E. A. SHANKS The death has occurred of Mr. Ernest Alexander Shanks, headmaster of the Kaukapakapa School for the past 16 years. Mr. Shanks previously taught at the Paraheka, Bayfield and Hamilton East Schools and also at the Matamata District High School. A keen bowler, he was president of the Matamata Bowling Club and later of the Kaukapakapa Club. He is survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters.

Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 259, 1 November 1941, Page 1 KAUKAPAKAPA School Ex-pupils of the late Ernest A. Shanks. Headmaster, desirous of perpetuating his memory are requested to forward contributions to K. Kemp. Secretary, Memorial Committee, before November 30.

Plot 240 Plot 240 SHANKS Laura Robinson nee McPhail 1894-1989

Laura Robinson SHANKS nee McPhail 1894-1989 Auckland Star, Volume XLVIII, Issue 83, 7 April 1917, Page 12 MARRIAGES. .SHANKS-McPHAIL.-On March 2, 1917, at Birkenhead Presbyterian Church, by Rev. G. Y. Roby, Ernest Alexander, son of Gavin Shanks, Kaukapakapa, to Laura Robinson, eldest daughter of John McPhail, Birkenhead.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

ERNEST ALEXANDER BELOVED HUSBAND OF LAURA ROBINSON SHANKS DIED 31ST AUG 1941 AGED 46.

ALSO IS LOVED WIFE

LAURA ROBINSON DIED 20TH FEB 1989 AGED 94

Clifton Ernest Shanks 1920-2005

Clifton Ernest Shanks ashes added in 2005 and his wife Kathleen's added in 2011

Plot 241 Reserved ROBERT JAMES SHANKS

Plot 242 TAYLOR James Hamilton 1865-1941 From Burial Register:-76 years -block 2 plot 242 -5.10.1941 Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 236, 6 October 1941, Page 1 TAYLOR.—On October 5. at his late residence. Kaukapakapa, James Hamilton, dearly beloved husband of Eulalie Taylor, and loved father of Harold, Percy and Rene; aged 76 years. Funeral will leave the residence at 2.30 p.m. to-morrow (Tuesday) for Kaukapakapa Cemetery.

James Hamilton Taylor was born 31 Mar 1865 in Winton Southland. His parents were Robert Taylor 1842 1912 who emigrated from Berwickshire Scotland with his parents in 1860 & Martha Matilda nee McGregor 1844-1921. He was the eldest of 12 children. His parents farmed at Lochiel & Mataura Otago, but died in Timaru.

1890 Southland>Awarua> James Hamilton Taylor, Lochiel, Farmer, residential.

1896 Southland>Awarua> James Hamilton Taylor, Lochiel, Farmer, residential.

1896 Hawke's Bay> Hawke's Bay. NZ Electoral Rolls James Hamilton Taylor, Okawa, Contractor residential In 1897 he married Grace Rosa Myra Fulford NZ BDM ref 1897/861 She died 18 Mar 1933 NZ BDM 1933/5740 She was born 2 May 1873 Guernsey, Channel Islands, and at age of 2 arrived in NZ 1875. and is buried in Papakura. but appears on her father John Fulford's memorial stone at Havelock North Cemetery.

Their children were Harold John born 22 Jan 1898 Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, NZ NZ BDM 1898/ 19105 Percy & Rene 1900. Hawke's Bay> Hawke's Bay. NZ Electoral Rolls James Hamilton Taylor, Okawa, Contractor residential.

1900. . Hawke's Bay> Waipawa. James Hamilton Taylor, Dannevirke, Contractor residential also Grace Rosa Myra Taylor Dannevirke, Household duties. residential 1905-1906. Hawke's Bay> Waipawa. James Hamilton Taylor, Dannevirke, Contractor also Grace Rosa Myra Taylor Dannevirke, Household duties.

1911>Hawke's Bay> Hawke's Bay. NZ Electoral Rolls James Hamilton Taylor, Hastings, Contractor also Grace Rosa Myra Lumsden Rd Hastings, married 1914. Auckland>Franklin> NZ Electoral Rolls James Hamilton Taylor Paerata, Contractor.

1928 >Auckland.>Waitemata.> NZ Electoral Roll> James Hamilton Taylor, Gladstone Rd, Northcote, Farmer 1935 Auckland, Auckland Suburbs NZ Electoral Rolls Eulalie Kate Taylor Zion Rd Birkenhead married. (Can't find James Hamilton Taylor wbs ) 1935 Auckland, Auckland Suburbs NZ Electoral Rolls Eulalie Kate Taylor Zion Rd Birkenhead married. (Can't find James Hamilton Taylor wbs ) 1938 Auckland>Waitemata> James Hamilton Taylor Zion Rd N5, retired Eulalie Kate Taylor Zion Rd N5 married.

1938 Kaipara Northland NZ Electoral Rolls James Hamilton Taylor of Kaukapakapa farmer, Eulalie Kate Kaukapakapa, married 1949> Auckland>Rodney> NZ Electoral Rolls> Taylor Eulalie Kate McLaughlan's (sic) Rd Kaukapakapa, widow 1954> Auckland>Rodney> NZ Electoral Rolls> Taylor Eulalie Kate McLaughlan's (sic) Rd Kaukapakapa, widow 1957> Auckland>Rodney> NZ Electoral Rolls> Taylor Eulalie Kate McLaughlan (sic) Rd Kaukapakapa, widow 1963> Auckland>Rodney> NZ Electoral Rolls> Taylor Eulalie Kate McLachlan Rd Kaukapakapa, widow 1972 Auckland>Rodney> NZ Electoral Rolls> Taylor Eulalie Kate McLachlan Rd Kaukapakapa, widow 1978 Auckland >Helensville >NZ Electoral Rolls McLachlan Rd Kaukapakapa Eulalie Kate Taylor widow.

Plot 243

Mary Eleanor SHANKS nee Russell 1869-1962 Entry from Burial Register:-

in her 94th year, Kaukapakapa, - block 2 plot 243- 1,9,1962

Mary Eleanor Shanks nee Russell was born in Witton-Le-Wear Durham 2 February 1869 and died in Waitakere Hospital 1 Sept 1962 When the “ Northumberland arrived in Auckland in 1884 it had the Russell family on board. Among them was Mary their eldest daughter who was fifteen. She had been born at Witton le Wear near Durham to Robert Russell and his wife Ann (nee Bagley) Robert established a milk run in Parnell, which apparently prospered as in 1890 he bought land in Loch Norrie.

His sons Robert & John built a four-roomed kauri house there and named the property “Brookside”. For some

time Mary lived with them acting as housekeeper. Obviously a dedicated Christian, she regularly rode over appalling roads to teach Sunday- School in Helensville some 6 miles away.

John Leckie Shanks was the Russell’s next door neighbour and a bachelor. He was only Twenty- four but had a sheep farm called “Muirhead” and also worked as a bushman. John usually called “John L” had been born in New Zealand, the fifth child of Gavin & Elizabeth SHANKS very early Kaukapakapa pioneers.

Mary and John married in her parent’s home 14 York St Parnell in August 1896. Life in Parnell would have been comfortable. Even life with her bachelor brothers would have been reasonable, but the house in which she was to rear a big family never had running water, nor a road to it.

The house was built in the middle of the farm the theory being that the farmer would have less distance to walk.

The activities of wife and children were not considered.. However it was one of the few flat areas on the farm, and it was where the Kauri tree was pit sawn to build it.

Mary had her first baby when she was 28 and her ninth at 42. Margaret Elizabeth arrived in August 1897, to be followed by Oliver two years later, Sylvia seventeen months after him, Robert 21 months later, Thomas after another nineteen months, Henry seventeen months later, Francis after eighteen months. Eleanor nineteen months after him and finally Charles after a gap of two years and three months.

It was a hard life. All the children were born at home with a neighbour or her mother-in-law acting as midwife.

There was no rest in the maternity hospital as the next generation had. When the ninth baby was due and Mary was over forty, the doctor said “ This time Mrs Shanks you must have a nurse for a fortnight before and a fortnight after the baby arrives”. Family legend says that John L was indignant about the doctor’s order, as a nurse had to be paid.

Children started school at six in those days and for the Shanks children it may have been later as they had three miles up hill and down dale. How would the modern mother cope with four maybe five pre-schoolers?

A household of eleven required a lengthy dining table so John L bought a second hand hotel bar for the purpose. Long wooden forms sufficed for chairs.

Besides the endless childcare, the house keeping would be really onerous. All the water for this large family had to be carried from a well. Electricity was never connected and the runner carpet was heavily spotted with candle grease. There were six boys to cut and carry firewood - if they had any energy after helping on the farm and their long school day.

Mary would have to make the bread, the butter, the jam, and the candles. John L would ride to Kaukapakapa periodically and bring home the staple foods, flour, sugar etc. on a packhorse. A vegetable garden and an orchard were useful but the families diet would be basic and monotonous. However maybe simple fare is good fare. All nine children grew up healthy and vigorous. One was an athlete of local note.

Transport was always a difficulty. A track across the paddocks was sufficient for the horses. Horses were expensive and required a lot of grass so the children had to ride to school three on one horse! In the latter ^ (years) at “Muirhead” John L bought a car but the long track from Peak Road to the house was so rough and so steep that Mary would get out of the car at the road gate.

Finally in old age, Mr and Mrs Shanks had a new house built opposite the Kaukapakapa Methodist Church. & cemetery The family was concerned as to how their mother would adapt to electricity as she was now over 80.

However, Mary just said “Its wonderful”.

In spite of a life of unending toil, her relatives say her chief characteristic was a very sweet nature. Her numerous family, remember her with great affection.

After her husband died, she bought a Vauxhall motor car, which the family used to ferry her , between her children, where she would stay , rotating through the family. She was not a driver .

She would spend her time doing tapestries and each member of her family received one.

Her grandson Bruce Shanks remembers his grandmother knitting him a pair of socks in a woollen/synthetic mix using 4 needles . These socks were still wearable 50 years later .

She died in 1962 and is buried in the Kaukapakapa cemetery beside her husband who preceded her by eight years.

Mary Eleanor Shanks nee RUSSELL 1869-1962 Note she is wearing the same Brooch about 74 years later

John L and Mary Eleanor with Margaret and Oliver (Ollie) as baby about 1900 Muirhead homestead

The home opposite the cemetery in Peak Rd where John L and Mary retired to in 1944

Plot 244 SHANKS John Leckie ( John L ) 1872-1954 Entry from Burial Register:- 83 years, Kaukapakapa,- block 2 plot 244 -15.8.1954

"John L" as he was known

John Leckie SHANKS ( John L ) 1872-1954

Entry from Burial Register:- 83 years, Kaukapakapa,- block 2 plot 244 -15.8.1954 Obituary JOHN LECKIE SHANKS The death occurred at a private hospital on 15th August 1954 of one of the Kaukapakapa pioneers Mr John Leckie Shanks, at the age of 82 years.

Mr Shanks who was born and lived all his life in Kaukapakapa, was a son of Mr Gavin Brash Shanks, who came to N.Z. in the early sixties (1860’s), and settled at “Roseneath,” Kaukapakapa. The deceased had been associated with Kaukapakapa all his life. In his early manhood he took up a block of virgin bush land and lived there with his wife and family until he retired a few years ago when he settled down at his new home nearer Kaukapakapa.

He took a prominent part in local affairs and was for many years a member of the local school committee and a member of the Road Board. In those days roads were practically nonexistent and it was largely due to his endeavours and understanding of local needs that many roads were put through and kept in repair.

After the First World War he acted as valuer to the Government in their scheme to settle soldiers on the land, his activities extending from Auckland to Maungaturoto.

The late Mr Shanks was for many years a member of the Kaukapakapa Bowling Club and took a keen interest in sport. He is survived by his widow and nine children. There are 20 grand children and 10 great grand children Auckland Star, Volume XXXVII, Issue 100, 27 April 1906, Page 3 ELECTION OF SCHOOL COMMITTEES. The following additional returns of the School Committee elections are available.

Kaukapakapa: Messrs F. Dye (chairman). G. Shanks, M. C. Henley. Charles W. Andrews. Jas. Drinnan. John L. Shanks, Wm. H. Goodwin.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 97, 24 April 1907, Page 3 Kaukapakapa, Frank Dye (chairman). Charles W Andrews, .Morris C. Henley. Gavin Shanks. William Henry Goodwin. John L. Shanks. James Drinnan.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 105, 2 May 1908, Page 8 SCHOOL COMMITTEES' ELECTIONS.

Kaukapakapa. Messrs. F. Dye (chairman), M. C. Henley, G. Shanks, W. H. Goodwin, J. L. Shanks, J. B. Jordan, G. P. Kinloch.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 99, 27 April 1910, Page 6 SCHOOL COMMITTEES. Additional returns of the election or school committees have been received as follows: Kaukapakapa:-F. Dye (chairman), G. Shanks, J. B. Jordan, W. H. Goodwin, J. L. Shanks, G. Dye, T. Osbaldiston.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIII, Issue 100, 26 April 1912, Page 8 SCHOOL COMMITTEES. FURTHER ELECTION RESULTS. The following are results of various school committee elections held at the annual meetings of householders on Monday night last:— Kaukapakapa.-F. Dye. W. H. Goodwin, J. Jordan, G Shanks. G. Dye, J. Osbaldiston, J. L. Shanks.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo , 30 April 1913, Page 3 School Committees KAUKAPAKAPA. The annual balance sheet showed a credit of about £7. All the members of last year's committee were reelected, as follows :—Messrs F. Dye (chairman and secretary), Gavin Shanks, J. B. Jordan, J. L. Shanks, George" Dye, T. Osbaldiston and W. Goodwin.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 18931, 31 January 1925, Page 2 A PPLES, Gravenstein and Guarantiees, eating. 8s; cookers. 7s 6d; rail paid; postal notes.—J. L. - Shanks Kaukapakapa.New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22286, 7 December 1935, Page 1 COAL AND FIREWOOD. 50 Tons Good Dry Tea-tree Wood; 12s on truck, Punganui.—J. L- Shanks Kaukapakapa.New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20784, 29 January 1931, Page 2 PLUMS, eating or ]am, 4s case; rail paid; postal notes.—J. L. Shanks, Orchardist. Kaukapakapa.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20814, 5 March 1931, Page 2 PURIRI Posts, good; price on truck at Kaukapakapa, £11 per 100.— J. L. Shanks. Kaukapakapa.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21077, 11 January 1932, Page 2 PURIRI Posts, good, big trees, £9 10s 100, on truck, Kaukapakapa.—J. L. Shanks. Kaukapakapa.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21150, 6 April 1932, Page 2 2000 Puriri Posts; £9 100 On truck, Kaukapakapa.—J. L. Shanks, Kaukapakapa.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21751, 16 March 1934, Page 18 NORTHERN Spys, 5s 6d case, railed; Cookers, 4s.—J. L. Shanks, Kaukapakapa r

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22786, 21 July 1937, Page 4 SALES BY AUCTION N Z LOAN & Mercantile AGENCY CO.. LTD . (Incorporated in England.)

KAUKAPAKAPA. THURSDAY, JULY 22 AT 11.30 A.M. N.Z. LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED, Have received instructions from Mr. J. L. Shanks, Kaukapakapa, who is retiring from dairying, to .Sell, as above, on his property, "Brookside Farm," THE WHOLE OF HIS LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, comprising:— 100 YOUNG SPRINGING SHORTHORN AND SHORTHORN-CROSS COWS, in calf to pedigree S.H. Bull, due July 20 onwards.

14 2½-YR.-OLD SPRINGING S,H. HEIFERS, in calf to pedigree S.H. Bull 1 PEDIGREE S.H. BULL, Ranstead breed.

4 PED. DUROC-JERSEY SOWS, due to farrow about August 20 1 PED. TAM SOW, in pig Large Black Boar.

1 TAM.-BERK SOW, in pig Large Black Boar.

2 PED. MAIDEN TAM. SOWS. 11 WELL-GROWN SLIPS. 1 PED. LARGE BLACK BOAR 2 MED. DRAUGHT GELDINGS, aged.

5-Cow Plant, Gane Milking Machine, 135- Gal. Alfa-Lava Separator, practically new: Anderson Rotary Vacuum Pump, 70-Gal. Copper Vat, 5 12-Gal. Cream Cans, 1 h.p. Electric Motor, 1 ½ h.p. Electric Motor. 1 2½ h.p. Anderson Engine, Shafting, Pulleys, etc.; Pig Troughs, Farm Tools, Sundries, etc. CLIENTS PLEASE NOTE—This herd has been inspected by our representative and we can thoroughly recommend to purchasers.

The cows have averaged 260 lb fat. factory returns, including late calvers.

Luncheon Provided.

John L aged about 17

John L and Mary Eleanor Wedding Aug 1896 IN LOVING MEMORY

JOHN LECKIE SHANKS DIED 15..8.54 AGED 82 YEARS DEARLY LOED HUSBAND OF MARY ELEANOR DIED 1.9.62. 93 YEARS AT REST

Plot 245 EASTMAN Andrew George 1916-1940 Entry from Burial Register:- 24 years, Kaukapakapa - block 2 plot 245 - 8.12.1940 New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23835, 10 December 1940, Page 1.

EASTMAN.—On December S, 19 50, at Kaukapakapa (accidentally), Andrew George, dearly beloved eldest son of George and Janet Eastman, of Orini, Waikato; aged 21 years Funeral at Kaukapakapa Cemetery at 2 p.m. to-day (Tuesday).

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23835, 10 December 1940, Page 6 SHOOTING ACCIDENT YOUNG MAN FOUND DEAD [by Telegraph —own correspondent] HELENSVII,LE, Monday Fatal injuries wore suffered by Mr. Andrew G. Eastman ,aged 24, of Kaukapakapa, when the shot-gun he was carrying discharged when he was climbing through a fence at Kaukapakapa yesterday afternoon. Mr. Eastman was severely wounded in the head and was dead when found. An inquest was held at Kaukapakapa to-day before the coroner, Mr. F. K. Hunt, and a verdict was returned that deceased died as the result of a gunshot wound accidentally inflicted New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23845, 21 December 1940, Page 1 EASTMAN,—-Mr. and Mrs Eastman and Family wish to thank all kind friends for their help and expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. F. Dormer and family, Kaukapakapa, and Mr. G. Walker, Orini.

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF

ANDREW GEORGE DEARY LOVED SON OF GEORGE AND JANET EASTMAN DIED 8TH DECEMBER 1940 AGED 24 YEARS

Plot 246 IHAKA (ISAAC) Katarina (Kathleen) 1940-1942 Entry from Burial Register:- 2 years -block 2 plot 246 -31.8.1942

HE TOHU AROHA O

KATARINA IHAKA DIED 1 MATE TAU 1942.

TONA IWI AU POURI. R.I.P. R.I.P.

Plot 247 ISAAC George 1942-1943 (10 months) Entry from Burial Register:- 10 months, Kaukapakapa - block 2 plot 247 -27.8.1943

Plot 248 GARDNER Mary Matilda nee WILSON 1884-1943 Entry from Burial Register:- 59 years, Makarau - block 2 plot 248 -10.10.1943.

Married John Gardner 24 April 1915 as Mary Matilda Wilson known as Tilly She was born 21 August 1884 at Hoteo daughter of Enoch WILSON and Elizabeth nee Smith. who had emigrated to NZ from U.K. She died in October 1943

MARY MATILDA BELOVED WIFE OF

JOHN GARDNER AND MOTHER OF

TREVOR, MADGE, AND UNA DIED 10TH OCTOBER 1943 AGED 59 YEARS LOVED IN LIFE TREASURED IN DEATH A BEAUTIFUL MEMORY ALL WE HAVE LEFT

Plot 249 GARDNER John (Jack) 1880-1956 Entry from Burial Register:- 76 years Makarau -block 2 plot 249 -16.1.1956 Son of Charles Gardner (Plot 195 ) ad Janet nee Drinnan (Plot 194 ) born 29 April 1880 at Glorit.( He was a twin his brother did not survive. ) Brother of Margaret (Maggie) Fisher Hooper nee Gardner (Plot 81C ) Annie (Mrs Charles William Smith ) (Plot 225 ) Janet Howie (Jinny) Hooper nee Gardner (Plot 98C ) Husband of Eliza (Lizzie) Stella Christina nee DUNN (Plot 71C) whom he married in 1907 and Mary Matilda Wilson (Plot248) His second wife whom he married on 24 April 1915 at John Peterson's home in Glorit.

Children 1. Trevor 2. Madge born 31 May 1918 Onehunga Died 9 November 2009.

3. Una In the 1950 Wises Post Office Directory he is listed as Farmer

JOHN GARDNER BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE LATE

MARY MATILDA DIED 16TH JANUARY 1956 AGED 75 YEARS HIS DUTY NOBLY DONE

HORNCY George Donald

Madge Wilson (nee Gardner) Died 9.11.2006 Died 9.11.2009.

90 years 91 years Happily married for 68 years Loved and loving parents of Clifford, Trevor, Pamela, grandchildren and great grandchildren Madge daughter of Mary Matilda and John Gardner was Named Madge Wilson Gardner and married George Donald Horncy son of Thomas & Edith Horncy (plots 288 & 289) who died at age 90 on 9.11.2006.

Coincidentally Madge died also on a 9.11. but 2009 aged 91. Their children were Clifford Trevor Pamela , From the plaque on the tombstone of the parents John and Mary Matilda.

Plot 250 ADAMS Herbert Joseph 1923-1941 Entry from Burial Register:- 18 years, Makarau -block 3 plot 250 -30.3.1941 26 years, Kaukapakapa, -block 2 plot 240 - 31.8.1941 Born 23 Feb 1923 Helensville Died 30 April 1941 Cause of death Pneumonia Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 101, 1 May 1941, Page 1 DEATHS, ADAMS -On April 30. 1941. at the Auckland Hospital. Herbert Joseph dearly loved third son of Thomas John and Rhoda Alice Adams, of Makarau. aged 18 years. The interment will take place at Kaukapakapa Cemetery at ?. p.m. to-morrow (Friday).

Herbert Joseph ADAMS 1923-1941