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Tuesday 1
August 1893
Valedictory - JONES
- 002
Mr George Jones, proprietor of the Oamaru Mail, is about to
pay a visit to the Old Country for the benefit of his health
-------- on board s.s.Hauroto
---- lots more -----
Accident - MURPHY -
003
a man named Cornelius Murphy ---- from Cheviot
-- engaged in road making, -------- large stone rolled on
his left leg and broke it.
Napier - RICHMOND
- 004
a young man named Richmond, working on Nelson Bros'
station, near Hastings --------
Wednesday
2 August 1893
Inquest - Waikari - SPILLARD - 005
an inquest on -- Andrew Spillard who was found dead in the
Hurunui River bed on Sunday last ----- verdict found
drowned ----
Thursday
3 August 1893
Geraldine - COX
- 006
--- on Wednesday morning to Mr Arthur Cox, auctioneer
--- driving from Temuka to geraldine --- horse
plunged --- Mr Cox received severe injury ----
Accidents - 008
JOBB - the body of
Jobb, drowned in the Waimata river, Gisborne on 15
July has not been found ------
RICKETTS -
William of --- Waikato, found dead on the roadside
---- his horse was found tied to the farm gate, body of
Ricketts in the fern close by.
The Late Mr John OLLIVIER
- 009
------ Mr R. Beetham resident magistrate at court
--- spoke feelingly of the death -----
funeral took place at 1 o'clock at the Heathcote Cemetery
Auckland - SMITH
- 010
the body of the woman found drowned on the Takapuna beach
---- Margaret Smith, wife of a gum digger.
Friday 4
August 1893
Temuka - COX -
011
Mr A.G.Cox, who received ijuries being thrown from his gig
---- still serious -------
Dunedin - COX -
012
Michael Cox, prop. of a boarding-house ---- was found
dead in bed this morning.
Dunedin - GUNN - 012
the case Gunn v. Gunn husband's petition for
--- separation ----- withdrawn owing to death of his wife.
Saturday
5 August 1893
Auckland - HENDERSON
- 017
W.T.Henderson, carter, aged 29 was riding on the
shaft of a dray and slipped ---- he died this morning.
Sudden Death -
THOMAS - 018
an old man named Edward Thomas died suddenly at his res.
----
Monday 7
August 1893
Pleasant Point -
BIRD - 020
an infant son of Mr Thomas Bird --- died suddenly
----
Fatal Accident -
COX - 021
Mr Arthur G. Cox, 3rd son of Mr Alfred Cox, a well known
colonist, met with a trap accident on Wednesday at
geraldine, and died this morning. ----
Obituary - COX -
021
Mr Arthur Gladstone Cox ---- best gentleman riders, trained
Daddy Longlegs for the Grand National in 1890
----- represented the auctioneering firm
of Messrs Guiness and Le Cren of Timaru. He was a native of South
Canterbury, born near Timaru.
Inquest - Gisborne - TOPP - 022
The body of a young man, A.J.Topp, a sheep farmer at
Waimata, who was drowned on 18 July -----
Sudden Death -
SHEEHY - 023
-- Ellen Sheehy, aged about 40, died suddenly
---- at Bryndwr, working as a servant for the last month.
-----
Tuesday 8
August 1893
Bankruptcies - 024 & 025
Discharge -
W. OWENS and A.C.TRUSCOTT
TURNER - Charles
Wesley -------
Pahiatua - Accidents - 027
MILLER, RAINES -
--- James Miller and a boy named Harry Raines were milking
cows in a shed ---- at Pahiatua when a large tree fell
across
the structure, killing the
man, boy and 2 cows.
Miller formerly a resident of Timaru and Palmeston
North, boy Raines aged 7 ---------
Funeral - 028
WILLIAMS - ----
late John Williams, ----- filled the position of
Receiver of Land Revenue for Canterbury ---- took place at
--- Barbadoes Cemetery ----
Dunedin - Fatality - ANDERSON -
029
John Anderson, stoker, aged 40 years married
with 11 children, dropped dead ------
Bankruptcy -
MAUDE - 030
Re - T.W. Maude ---- more ------
Wednesday
9 August 1893
Died at Sea -
MURRAY-AYNSLEY - 032
---- death of Admiral Murray-Aynsley's wife during the
homeward voyage of the Doric.
------ more ----
Died at sea -
NATHAN - 033
--- death of Mrs J.E.Nathan, died on board the
ship Kaikoura, on 16
June ----landed at Royal Docks on Tuesday --- remains laid
to rest in the Willesden Cemetery. ------ more ---
Creditors meeting -
MILLS - 034
the 1st meeting of creditorrs --- John James Mills,
farmer, late of Prebbleton, now of Christchurch,
----- more ----
Dunedin -
LIVINGSTONE - 035
Mrs Livingstone, widow of late Provincial Auditor,
died today, aged 85 years.
Maintenance - 036
PHILIP - Robert and
John Philip were ordered to pay --- towards the support of their
father, John Phillip, a destitute person
HARTLEY - John
Moorhouse Hartley ------ contribute to support of his wife,
Matilda Hartley ----
BUDD -
William ---- support illegitimate child , mother Mary SUTTER ------
Thursday
10 August 1893
Creditors Meeting -
PARKERSON - 037
The 1st meeting of creditors --- Edward Parkerson,
accountant, of Sumner, ----- lots more -----
Maintenance -
HATTLEY - 038
John Moorhouse Hartley was charged with failing to obey an order
of the Court ------ 4 children, case adjourned
to 19 August ------
Inquest - Oxford
- NEIL - 040
--- death of Annie, daughter of James Neil, of Oxford
--- more -----
Funerals - 041
SPROTT - ---the
late Mr W.K.Sprott, who died in Auckland, arrived in
Christchurch on Tuesday and were interred at the Public
Cemetery, Linwood -----
MARTIN -
funeral late Mr Peter Martin took place
yesterday ---- to the Linwood Cemetery,
Caledonian Society represented,
COX - late Mr
A.G.Cox were interred at the Temuka Cemetery
yesterday, largest funeral ----- 76 carriages, 53 horsemen,
-----
Blenheim - O'LEARY
- 042
---- sad accident -- Dennis O'Leary ----
attempting
to cross the Awatere River -- on horseback ---- drowned
--- aged 21 ---
Saturday
12 August 1893
Accident - HOWARD
- FREE - 047
A nasty accident happened ---- a pair-horse cab, driven by
a man named Howard, ran into a sulky driven by Arthur Free,
which was returning from
the trotting races. The pole of the cab penetrated the
horse, ----- both drivers --- had nothing more than a
severe shaking.
Presentations -
MEIKLE - 048 -- employees of Messrs J.W.Smith
and Co. at Lyttelton,
---- Miss Meikle, --
approaching marriage --- silver cruet and cake basket ----
more
SUITER - 049 on Friday night
the members of the N.Battery, New Zealand
Artillery, Lyttelton - entertained Serjeant J.A.Suiter
---- on the occasion of his
approaching marriage ---- presented with a handsome
marble clock ----- more ---
DOBBIN - 049 -1 Mr
Richard Dobbin, ---- 2nd clerk at Christchurch branch of
NZ Fire and Marine Insurance Co. has been promoted to Chief
clerkship at
Dunedin ---- presented a enlarged photo of the
Christchurch representatives of
the Company and a handsome gold chain ---- more ---
Monday 14
August 1893
Accident - RENNER
- 050
a sad accident occurred yesterday afternoon to a young man named George
Renner, son of the proprietor and editor of the Kaikoura
Star, -------- travelling
to New Brighton by tram, 2 cars drawn by 4 horses --
standing on the footboard, ---- lost his footing
----- died as a result ---
lots more ----
Waikari - Accident - THOMPSON - 052
--- a young man named Joseph Thompson, son of Mr Walter
Thompson, Saltwater Creek, was accidently shot and
seriously injured. ------ conveyed to Amberley for surgiacl
aid -----
Accident - ANDERSON
- 053
a trap accident happened in Lower High street ---- a
milkman named Anderson, who was coming along in his
cart ---- another trap collided with
Anderson's cart -- both carts overturned --- no injuries.
Tuesday
15 August 1893
Accident -
FREE - HOWARD - 054
In a report on the accident in Lincoln road on Friday it stated that Mr
Free's horse was killed by the pole of the vehicle driven by Mr Howard.
This was an error. The shaft of Free's sulky struck Howard's
horse and killed it.
Napier - MANSFIELD -
055
A girl aged 16 Mary Mansfield, died suddenly at the
Children's Home. ------
Fatality - RENNER -
057
Mr George Renner, prop. of the Kaikoura Star, and father of
the late Frederick Renner who was killed on the New Brighton tramway --
came to Christchurch to take the body of his son to Kaikoura for
internment -------
Inquest - RENNER
- 060
Frederick renner, who met his death on the New Brighton
tramway --- a long column ------
Meeting of Creditors -
BURROW - 058 & 056
the 1st meeting of creditors --- Arthur T.Burrow, saddler,
-------
Southbrook - Fire
- 061
a 4 roomed cottage at Southbrook owned by Mr J.Withers and occupied by Mr D.Adamson, was destroyed by fire
------- more -----
Wednesday
16 August 1893
Accident - Rangiora -
PAYNE - 063
at Rangiora on Sunday a child about 2 years of age,
daughter of Mr John Payne, had her left thigh broken -----
Inquest - Wellington -
SKIMMING - 064
at the inquest on Mrs Skimming, ---- at the inquest
on her husband Lowry Skimming ------
Thursday
17 August 1893
Auckland - RAMSAY
- 066
a skeleton has been found with clothes on at Whangarei heads, 2
watches being in the waistcoat pockets. ----- supposed to
be that of Frank Ramsay,
a nephew of Mr Ramsay, piano-tuner, Auckland, who was
drowned at the time the yacht Minerva capsized in Whangarei Harbour on
2 October.
A party of 9 were on the yacht, Mr Pearson being the only
survivor.
Maintenance - CONNOR
- 067
Patrick Connor was charged with being in arrears ---
contribute towards support of his 3 children. case
adjourned to Monday -----
Fatality - FUSSEL -
068
A young man named John Fussel, aged about 23 was killed yesterday
afternoon at Tai-Tapu ------- more -----
Hawera - RAYMOND
- 069
A young man named Raymond was found dead at Manaia, leaning over
the handle of the plough he had been using.
Death - RIORDAN
- 070
This morning Maurice Riordan, the infant child of Mr
Thomas Riordan ---- died suddenly. -----
Friday 18
August 1893
Auckland - SIMPSON
- 071
A man named David Rasie Simpson fell 20ft from a window of the Terminus
Hotel ------- he died this afternoon in Hospital --- He was
single,
of Scotch birth, and 45 years of age. Lately he had come
into money through the death of his parents. ---------
Creditor's Meeting -
FLETCHER - 073
The 1st meeting of creditors --- J.L.Fletcher, of
Waireka, Hawkins, farmer, was held -----
a very long column ------
Inquest - RIORDAN -
074
Maurice Riordan --- infant child of Mr Thomas Riordan ---
died ---- death from bronchitis -------
Saturday
19 August 1893
Fire - Akaroa - NARBEY -
075
-- a fire occurred at Mr F. Narbey's, Long Bay. The
dwelling-house and the furniture were totally destroyed, a piano
alone was saved. -------
Monday 21
August 1893
Presentation -
DELBRIDGE - 076
on Saturday morning the employees of Messrs Henry Berry and Co.
met to farewell Mr J.Delbridge, who is leaving Christchurch to
take the management
of the Sydney branch of the business. --- presented him with a handsome
pipe. In the evening there was a large and
representative gathering -----
was presented with gold chronometer ---- and a handsome
album containg photographs of his numerous friends.
Funeral - FUSSEL
- 077
The funeral procession of Mr John Fussell, who was killed on
Wednesday last extended over a mile in length -- 97
vehicles, and 43 horsemen
--- the pall bearers were Messrs J. and W. Watson, H. and G.
Mangels, T.Morgan, and J.Tobeck. -----
Inquest - HOGG
- 078
An inquest was held at Hogg's boarding-house ------
Margaret Hogg, wife of the deceased ------- more -----
Obituary - IRWIN
- 079
Rev.H.irwin, who for some years has ben minister of St peter's
presbyterian Church, Ferry Road, his health hadn't
been good and in July resigned
the charge of the church. Mr Irwin was born in County
Monaghan, ireland. he matriculated at Queen's
College, Belfast, took his BA degree,
passed theological course at the General Assembly College,
Belfast. In 1873 at age 27 he was licensed to the
Presbyteryof Bally Bay,
County Monaghan ---- on the 1st Sunday of January 1886 he
commenced work at Ferry Road, Christchurch ------
funeral will leave
for the Linwood Cemetery.
Divorce - LAVERY -
080
This was an action by the husband ------- granted
dissolution of the marriage ------
New Plymouth - WATT -
081
A fatal accident occurred last evening, a young man named William
Watt, of Christchurch ----- deceased was
son of Mr Mr Gregor Watt, manager of Christchurch Meat Co.
an inquest will be held tomorrow. Mr Watt was 23 years old
---- staying with his uncle Mr W.Watt near New
Plymouth. ------
Divorce -
CHILLINGWORTH - 082
action by wife from husband H.Chillingworth on grounds of
desertion ------- more -------
Drowned - HOGG
- 083
James Hogg, a boarding-house keeper, was found drowned in the
Avon --------
Letters of Naturalisation - 084
SWANSON - George
Barnhard Swanson, of Hornby, labourer.
GLEUSTEIN, Johann
Christian, of South Rakaia, labourer
CHAPMAN -
Diedrich, of Kaiapoi, farmer.
Wednesday
23 August 1893
The Late Mr W.WATT -
086
The remains of the late Mr W.Watt, who met his death by an
accident at New Plymouth are being bought to Christchurch by the
steamer Takapuna,
and will be interred in the Addington Cemetery tomorrow afternoon.
Thursday
24 August 1893
New Plymouth - JEANS
- 088
A man named Charles Jeans ----
Death -
LANGDON - 089
Matthew Langdon, a fisherman, was drowned yesterday
when crossing the bar near the Otaki River.
Accident - McEWEN
- 090
Henry McEwan, Chairman of the Manawatu Road Board
----- expected to recover ----
Accident - NEWTON -
091
---- a man named Henry Newton, of Spreydon, was
driving home, his trap overturned ----- the man was
accompanied by his wife, a daughter,
and brother in law all thrown out. ------ Newton only one hurt
---- severe bruising ----
Friday 25
August 1893
Inquest - LANGDON -
094
at the inquest on the fisherman Langdon, drowned at Otaki ---
boat capsized near the shore. --- was a widower, and
has a son living in the Wairarapa, 2 daughters here and one married
daughter in Christchurch.
Oxford -
BICKERTON - 095
--- a man named John Bickerton ----- fired a shot at Sergeant
SCOTT, but doing him no harm ----
Dunedin - BLAIR
- 096
Dr Blair, brother of the late Engineer-in-Chief, died
today from dropsy.
Wellington - EVANS
- 097
a man named George Evans, a plumber, ----- his
condition is serious, it is doubtful he will recover. about
45 years of age, married ----
Funeral - WATT
- 099
The funeral of the late Mr W. Watt, who was killed at New
Plymouth ---- took place yesterday afternoon ---- interred
at Addington Cemetery ------
Saturday
26 August 1893
Wellington - EVANS -
102
The man Evans, who took --- died this afternoon. ----
Monday 28
August 1893
Inquest - EVANS
- 105
at the inquest on George Evans, a plumber, who died on Friday
from ----
Dunedin - FAIRBURN
- 106
The body of John Fairburn, a rabbiter, was found near Cave
Creek, Roxburgh, on Friday. ------
Death - MORRIS
- 107
Mrs Morris, widow of the late Mr E. Morris, who for a
considerable time was caretaker of the Christchurch Domain, died
on Friday age 86.
She arrived in the George Seymour,
one of the 1st four ships.
Maintenance -
STEVENSON - 108
William Stevenson was charged with failing to comply ----
compelling him to contribute ---- to his 6 children
------
Tuesday
29 August 1893
Bankruptcy - 110
THOMPSON -
John, applied for discharge, which was granted. ----
ISHERWOOD -
J.C. -------
TURNER - C.W.
-------
MAUDE - T.W.
---------
Obituary - NEDWILL -
111
Mrs Nedwill, wife of Dr Nedwill, died early this morning.
Deserting - STEVENSON
- 112
William Stevenson --- was charged with failing to obey an
order of the Court to contribute ---- support of his 6
children. --------
Wednesday
30 August 1893
Presentation - HALL
- 113
On Saturday the employees of the Kaiapoi Woollen Co. presented Mr
Hall, their late "tuner" with a purse of sovereigns as a
token of the respect
in which he was held ---------
Death - IRWIN
- 114
----- Mr James Irwin, of ----- admiited to
Christchurch Hospital ----
Funeral at Woolston -
WEBSTER - 115
The funeral of the late Mrs F.A.Webster, ---
took place yesterday afternoon at the Heathcote Cemetery.
---- was for 8 years a volunteer
organist at St John's Church. ------ more -----
Thursday
31 August 1893
In Divorce -
CHILLINGWORTH - 118
a long piece and interesting piece ------
wife granted on grounds of desertion.
Inquest - IRWIN
- 119
----- death of James Irwin ----- Robert irwin, son of
the deceased ----- more -----
Presentation - LANDELLS
- 121
On Tuesday Mr W. Landells, who has occupied the position of
fitter at Addington workshops for over 12 years --- is
starting a business in Ashburton
--- a handsome marble clock ----- more ----
Wellington - Fatal accident - KELLY - 122
A little girl named Ruth Kelly fell 5 feet from a shed in the
playground at Mount Cook School. --------
Beverley Evans
Christchurch NZ
2 December 2008
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