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Saturday 1 June
1918
Wounded in Action -
HARPER - with photo - 002
Mrs L.Harper of 44 Randolph st has received word her son Frank W.Harper
was wounded on 9 May with gunshot in both legs ----- educated at
Prebbleton and East Christchurch schools, age 24, left with
20th Reinforcements, a younger brother left with the 8ths. -------
Tuesday 4 June
1918
Wounded in Action -
HAYES - with photo - 003
Mrs M.Hayes, Clare road, St Albans, --- her son
Private John Hayes was wounded in the left arm ---
left with the 21st Reinforcements at age 19 has been 3
times wounded -- has been transferred to a hosp. in England.
Died of Wounds - 004
ELLIS - Jim, son of Mrs
G.Ellis, Islington, died of wounds on 27 April while
a prisoner in Germany. He left with the 32nd Reinforcements.
Killed in Action - HAYS
- 005
Mr Hays of Hornby, received advice his brother Private Fred Hays, had
been killed in action on the western front. He was born in
Ladbrooks, age 23 educated at Fendalton and Addington
Schools. Prior to enlistment was employed by Mr R.Giles of
Balcairn, on a traction planr --- also time working with
his uncle mr H.Voss, in the bakery at Hornby. He enlisted with
the 30th reinforcements ------- was well-known in the
Ladbrooks, addington and Hornby districts ---- another brother
Ernie was wounded a few weeks ago -----
Wednesday 5
June 1918
Killed in Action -
WANKLYN - with photo - 006
Lieutenant John Endell Wanklyn, younger son of Mr W.H.
E.Wanklyn of Rolleston ave, aged 22, born in
Christchurch, educated at Christs' College --- left for England in
1915 to go to Oxford, entered Brasenose College
------- had a brief period in Officers training Corps, appointed
to Royal Horse Artillery served in France where he died.
Wounded in Action -
008
RADCLIFFE - Private
B. son of Mr W.Radcliffe, -- Lyttelton, been admitted
to hosp.--- wound to head.
DAVEY - Private T.H.P.,
son of Mr T.H.Davey, left with machine-gun section of the
24th is returning to Christchurch.
O'REILLY - Gunner
W.B. son of Mr J.O'Reilly, -- Lyttelton, of the 14th
Reinforcements wounded in France ---- has rejoined his
unit.-------
Wounded in Action - 009
KERRIDGE - Sapper
Kerridge, son of Mrs E.M.Kerridge of Spreydon, with the
17th NZ Engineers was wounded in action on 3 July 1917,
------
VOLLER - Private H.
son of Mr T.W.Voller, of Redcliffs -- was wounded in the thigh
and leg ----- left with the 20th Reinforcements.
Deaths - 010
TURTILL - Sergeant
H.S. (killed in action in France) and
JORDAN - Major B.S.
(accidentally killed in England) a motion of sympathy
passed before the meeting meeting of Management of the Canterbury
Rugby Union
Thursday 6
June 1918
Casualties - 3
EGGLESTON brothers - with photos -
012 & 013
Information received by Mr R.Eggleston, of St.Albans from his
eldest son Rifleman W.A. Eggleston who is now in hosp. in England
that he and his brother Private Bert Eggleston were wounded in Bellevue
Spur battle on 11 and 12 October are doing well. Their
youngest brother Private Tom Eggleston who left with the 31st
Reinforcements is a prisoner of war in Germany -----
captured in April.
Killed in Action -
BARTRUM - with photo - 014
Corporal Cyril Frederick Bartrum was killed in action in France
on 5 April, He was youngest son of late Mr B.P.Bartrum of
Fairlie. He was educated at Waitaki High School and was
farming in the North island aged 23 at the time of
his death.
Friday 7 June
1918
Wounded - 015
FITZSIMONS -
Rifleman L.J. with 19th Reinforcements --- is in
hosp. in France injuries to his right knee.
ELLEN - Rifleman G.E.C. 2nd
son of Mrs V.Ellen, Staveley left with 25th Reinforcements
is dangerously ill with gunshot wounds ----
HINDLE - Private L.A. son
of Mrs B.Hindle, Lincoln rd, admitted to hosp in England
--- left with 23rd Reinforcements.
Wounded in Action -
CAMPBELL - 017
Mrs A.Campbell, 13 St.Asaph st, received a letter from
Captain S.Wilkinson, chaplain, written from 3rd Canadian
Stationary Hosp. France --- Lance-Corporal
C.G.Campbell, 4th NZ Rifle Brigade, admitted to hosp.
wounded. ----
Died of Illness -
EAGLESOME - 018
Driver R.J.Eaglesome, died of illness, was 2nd son of Mr W.
Eaglesome (Springbank, late of Prebbleton). He was born at
Prebbleton, age 24, educated at the district school,
enlisted in the 6th reinforcements and was previously employed by the
Paparua County Council. --- saw service in Gallipoli,
---- proceeded to France --- was in the Somme and Messines
battles, in July 1917 was sent to England suffering
from pleurisy --- eldest brother Private Murray Eaglesome was
killed in action on 12 October another brother Claude is in the
trenches.
Saturday 8 June
1918
Riccarton Whispers -
Send-off and Welcome Home at Riccarton Town Hall
- 020
Departing soldiers were - Privates
W.C.Weir, G.D.K.Yardley, F.Weston, and A. Gibbs.
Returned were - Privates T.Blair, G.Westaway,
C.Hardingham, A.Kennedy, P.Devine, and P. Docherty
------
Musical items were contributed by Mrs Chambers, Misses
E.Cross and Thurza Hanna, Messrs A. Woodward, and
T.Cooper. Messrs Reg Woods and H. Brooks supplied the
music for the dancing.
Wounded
- 021
ELLIS - Private J. son of
Mr G.E.Ellis, left with 32nd Reinforcements,
Died from effects of wounds on 29 April while a prisoner of war.
EYLIN -
Charles, son of Mrs Eylin, of Sockburn, has been invalided
home and will arrive shortly.
Wounded in Action -
SELWOOD - with photo - 022
Mrs E.Selwood, 311 Bealey ave, St Albans, has been advised her
son Rifleman F.R.Selwood who was wounded on 9 May was
admitted to hosp in England on 11 May. He was born and educated
in Christchurch, and was in the employ of the Singer Sewing Machine
Co. for nearly 7 years prior to enlisting with the 14th
Reinforcements. ----- left with the 17th on 23
September 1916. ------
Tuesday 11 June
1918
Death from Wounds -
CLARIDGE - 023
Rifleman G.Claridge, who was wounded in the Somme Battle and invalided
home, died in Christchurch on Friday. he was 3rd son of Mr
T.Claridge 25 Chapel st. Papanui aged 35. He was
farming with his brother when he volunteered for the NZ
Expeditionary Force. On returning to Christchurch he was sent to
Hanmer Hospital. ---- funeral took place at the
Papanui Cemetery. -------
Casualties - 024
HAMILTON - Lieutenant
Vesey Hamilton, who went with 26th Feinforcements is in hosp. in
France --- trench fever ---
MANSELL - Private
G.A.Mansell, brother of Mrs J.Smith 11 Hanover st, Sydenham,
slightly wounded admitted to hosp. in England ------
RYAN - Private Daniel,
brother of Miss D.Ryan awarded the military medal left with 9th
Reinforcements, took part in Somme and Messines battles --2
brothers
also serving in France.
Wednesday 12
June 1918
Casualties - 025
BONNINGTON - Private
Roland, son of Mr G.H.Bonnington, admitted to a London hosp. on 5
June ---- has had trench fever ----
TUER - Rifleman
A.P.Tuer, son of Mrs Tuer, 20 Leith st, Richmond, admitted
to hosp. in England on 1 June -- age 21, enlisted
with 12th Reinforcements
MARTIN - Driver E.F. 3rd
son of Mr H.T.Martin, Greenstreet, Ashburton, of the 7th
Reinforcements --- transferred to hosp at Hornchurch.
SOAL - Rifleman A.E. son
of late Mr G.J.Soal, of Waterton, wounded in back on 26 May
1918 -- left with 29th Reinforcements.
Kowai Bush - EVANS -
GOLD - 025a
At the monthly meeting of the Kowai Bush school committee
---- sympathy to Messrs R.Evans and
W.Gold members of the committee who had sons died for their
country.
Thursday 13
June 1918
Auckland - Draft
166 returned - 026
Draft 166 of invalided soldiers arrived tonight. --- a
number of cot cases, 1 death, Private Rameka of the Bay of
Islands dying at sea. -- among them is Lieutenant
Samuel Frickleton
V.C. of Greymouth.
Wounded in action -
026a
BURGESS - Corporal J.W.
son of Mrs J.Burgess, was wounded in the neck and back on 26
January, left NZ with the 16th reinforcements.
Killed in action -
RAMSEY - with photo - 027
Driver Alex Ramsey, was killed in action on 17 april was the
eldest son of Mr and Mrs D.Ramsey. he was born in Rangiora ---
left school to commence tailoring with Mr T.G.Hughes ---- left NZ with the
5th reinforcements ----- left Egypt to go to France
-----
Wounded in Action -
HARPER - with photo - 028
Mrs E.Harper, of Radley, Woolston, her son Private A.W.Harper,
was wounded between 26 May and 29th. is in the infantry and left
with the 15th Reinforcements, was employed by Mr T.York,
Woolston.
Friday 14 June
1918
Casualty - O'LOUGHLIN
- 029
Mr M.O'Loughlin, 201 Wordsworth st, Sydenham, his son
Corporal M.O'Loughlin, NZ Machine Gun Corps, was
transferred to a hosp. in England on 19 May
is progressing favourably.
Casualty - CASSIN
- 030a
Mr M.E.Cassin of Burke st, Sydenham, his son Rifleman
A.L.Cassin was admitted to hosp. in England on 3 June suffering froma
disordered heart --- just recovered from trench fever
--- left with the 22nd Reinforcements.
Killed in action - DELAMAIN
- 030
Private Charles W.Delamain, killed in action 27 May was son of Mr
and Mrs John Delamain of Preston's rd. Marshland. Educated
at Fendalton School was age 27. left with 27th
Reinforcements ----- was farming -- a good rifle shot and a keen
football player ---
Killed in Action -
WILLIAMS - 030b
Mr and Mrs W.R.Williams, Alford Forest, --- their 2
sons John Robert (aged 28) and William Rees
(aged 25) were killed in action in Frnace on 31 May
Saturday 15
June 1918
Personal - 031
GOOD - Ptivate E.L. son of Mr
E.R. Good, Rangiora, of the 13th Reinforcements has been
transferred from Infantry to a trench mortar battery.
HANCOCK - Lieutenant Lewis, of
the Motor Boat patrol ------ more
McROHAN - Sergeant James,
son of Mr J.McRohan, Ashburton was killed in action on 25 May, enlisted
with 3rd Reinforcements,--was farming in Mayfield --
WHITCOMBE - Lieutenant
Alec N.H. Whitcombe, was wounded in France now in hosp in Etaples
Wounded in Action - 032
RHODES - Private,
son of Mr W.H.Rhodes, Amberley, severley wounded, ------- is at
Walton-on-Thames, hopes to leave England as a cot case on crutches.
Wounded in Action - 033
RADCLIFFE - Private R.
son of Mrs W.Radcliffe, Lyttelton, was wounded in France on 4
June transferred to hosp. in England
FENTON - Sergeant
J.N. son of Mrs E.Fenton 97 London st, --gassed around 26
April enlisted with 6th Reinforcements --- more --
Killed in Action -
HICKINBOTTOM - 034
Mr W.J.Hickinbottom, 158 Huxley st, Sydenham, received a
letter from Major Alan St-tt --- death of Sergeant Bruce
C.Hickinbottom who was killed in France --- lots more
------
Receiving the Victoria Cross
- FRICKLETON - with photo - 035
His Majesty the King at Glasgow, Scotland decorating lieutenant
Samuel Frickleton of Blackball, West Coast, with the
Victoria Cross --- is to be given a civic reception in
Christchurch on Monday afternoon
Monday 17 June
1918
V.C. Hero -
FRICKLETON - 036 & 037
An Unspoiled Scotchman -
An enormous crowd assembled at the Christchurch Railway Station
yesterday morning to see the young V.C.hero Lieutenant Samuel
Frickleton, of Greymouth ---- the crowd
temporarily separated him from his mother, who had come
over from Greymouth to see him ------- cleared
the way for the NZers in a ticklish situation at Messines
----- lots more ---- was born
at the town of Slamannan, in Stirlingshire, Scotland, came to NZ
only a few years ago -- he was decorated at Ibrox Park,
Glasgow, before a gathering of over 100,000 persons. This
was the 1st public function of the kind held in Scotland by King
George and 3 V.C.'s were presented. one to Christensen, of
an English regiment, one to McIntosh, of the Gordon
Highlanders and one to Frickleton of the New Zealand Rifle
Brigade. ---- 5 Frickleton brothers
volunteered, William, with the 5th Reinforcements was
killed in the Somme, Thomas, of 2nd Reinforcements
and J.R.Frickleton at present in Christchurch have earned their
discharge, Private H.Frickleton , was wounded a few days after
the V.C.winner is now with the Machine Gun Corps.
Wounded in Action -
MANSON - 038
Private N.S.Manson, reported gassed on 3 June, is 3rd son of Mr
H.Manson, Ranfurly st, Hornby. He was born at Teddington,
30 years ago, educated at Teddington and Yaldhurst Schools
----enlisted with the Wellington Infantry Regiment of the 30th
reinforcements --- ---- a younger brother Trooper
L.Manson
left NZ with the Canterbury mounted section of the 10th
Reinforcements, was killed in action in Palestine another
brother Mr J.Manson served in the South
African war.
Wounded in Action -
BOX - 039
Corporal Gordon Box, wounded in France, is well-known in Redcliffs and
Sumner C.D.C. of which he was a Sergeant. also in the minature
rifle team. ----
Corporal Box left NZ with the 23rd Reinforcements -- farewelled in
October 1916 ---- fought through Messines and
Paschendaele battles, --- 1st time wounded.
Tuesday 18 June
1918
Returned Home
- DUTHIE - 048
Major Norman A. Duthie,
D.S.O. (son of Mr D.W.Duthie, general Manager of National Bank of
NZ) arrived in Auckland last night having been invalided
back to NZ. Major Duthie who left with the 9th Reinforcements
------ saw service in France with the 1st Auckland Infantry
Battalion. --- was wounded in the thigh and hand last
March and was awarded the DSO for bravery during the Somme
fighting.
Killed in Action -
BOURK - with photo - 049
Private Edward Bourk, killed in action on 16 April was a Sydenham
boy, aged 25 who went to Gallipoli with the Main
Body and was wounded 4 times. He carried a bullet in his
thigh for 2 and half years ---- was gassed last June
when the bullet was found. --- He was one of 5 brothers who wnt
to the front. The youngest Albert Donald, was killed in action at
Gallipoli, his eldest brother William served in the South African
war ---- his brother James of the 1st reinforcements
has been in Egypt ever since. the last brother Leonard was a
member of the 30th.
Returned Home -
LUKE - 050
Lieutenant Kenneth E.Luke, one of those returning from the front on
Saturday, is suffering from shell shock, a wound in the ehad,
which has healed and injuries to his back and spine. Although a cot
case he is recovering --- He married a daughter of Mrs
T.E.Taylor. Cashmere Hills and is brother of Mrs L.Birks,
Fendalton.
Wednesday 19
June 1918
Class C. men The 1st Ballot
Drawn -
Names of Canterbury and West Coast men.
Last week 10,000 members of the 2nd division men with 2 children
were drawn in the ballot.
The numbers for the Canterbury Military District were -
Christchurch - 981
South Canterbury - 467
North Canterbury - 273
West Coast - 297
Nelson - 368 making a total of 2386 men.
The names of the Canterbury and West Coast men are all
named in 1 and a half pages of this day's paper.
Thursday 20
June 1918
Wounded in Action - 051
GRAY -
Mrs A. Ross, Tinwald has been advised that Private W.E.Gray
was wounded in the face and admitted to hosp. on 14 June.
Return Home -
FRIEDLANDER - 052
Major H.R. Friedlander RAMC. a son of Mr Rudolph
Friedlander, Ashburton, returned to his home on Tuesday
after being away 10 years.He received his primary education at the
Ashburton Borough School and then Waitaki Boys' he then
went to London and entered St Thomas Hospital -- qualified
as a doctor shortly after war was declared and immediately joined the
RMAC. ----- was in France until 1917 then transferred
to Italy where he left in March this year ---
he is due back for service in September this year.
Killed in Action -
RAMSEY - 053
Mrs D.Ramsey, Rangiora received a letter from the
Officer commanding the 6th Battery NZFA concerning the death of
her son Driver Alex Ramsey ---- killed instantly
--- buried near the spot and his comrades are erecting a cross in
memory.
Friday 21
June 1918
Wounded in Action -
ALSOP - 056
Corporal Wilford Alsop, wounded severely in the head and neck, is
the eldest son of Mr George Alsop of Rongoteo, North
Island, late of Templeton, Christchurch. He was educated at
templeton School and at age 17 enlisted -------- wounded in
early April --- his uncle Rifleman F.Gladings was
invalided home 5 weeks ago and is at present at Hamner Springs.
Saturday 22
June 1918
Killed in Action - CLINTON
- 059
Mrs W.F.Clinton, of Darfield, has received information dated 27
April from Captain A.H.Richards --- loss of her
son Private T.Clinton, who was killed in action on 18 April
---- last rites of burial were performed by a French Priest
and a cross is to be erected over the grave.
Died of Wounds -
HARRY - 060
Advice received by Mrs H.Harry of 39 Durham st, Sydenham,
her 5th son Private Benjamin Harry, died of wounds received in
action in France on 14 May, aged 25 born and educated at
Sydenham, after leaving school he was at Taylor Bros' warehouse
in Lichfield st. ------ left NZ with the 23rd
Reinforcements. His brother William left with the same
draft and was killed in action last December.
Wounded in Action - KEITH
- 061
Mr William Keith, of 39 James Ave, Papanui, his 2nd son
Private Gordon Keith, has been wounded for the 2nd time. was
seriously wounded at Messines and had only just returned to his
unit -- left with 14th Reinforcements and is aged 21.
Returned Home Wounded -
CHANEY - 062
Private Charles Chaney, who returned by the last hospital ship,
is 2nd son of Mr and Mrs Randolph Chaney of Watt's rd, Upper
Riccarton, late of Islington. He was born at Islington 21 years
ago, educated at Hornby and Islington Schools, employed on the
clerical staff of of the NZ Refrigeraating Co. -- left with the
Canterbury Infantry of the 25th reinforcements -- severely wounded in
the chest and spent several months in hospitals in France and
England ----- an elder brother Private George Chaney,
was killed in action recently on the western front.
Returned Home Wounded
- HOOPER - 063
Rifleman S.N.Hooper (Belgian Croix de Guerre) arrived in
Christchurch on Sunday with the last draft of wounded, is aged 25
and the only living son of Mrs T. Adams, of Shand's rd
Hornby. He left with the 3rd Battalion of the NZ Rifle
Brigade with the 9th Reinforcements -------- left for
France from Egypt, where he was a dispatch runner
---- awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre for gallantry
during heavy fighting at Passchendaele Ridge. In December last
year admitted to Walton-on-Thames Hosp. rejoined unit --
was severely wounded --- arrived back as a cot case --- was
employed by the NZ refrigerating Co before enlisting ,
educated at Hornby and West Christchurch Schools -----
Monday 24
June 1918
Invalided Home - HODGSON
- 064
Mrs R.James, 227 High
st, Rangiora, received word from Base Records Office in
Melbourne that her brother Private J.A.Hodgson is being invalided
to australia, is the son of the late Mr Thomas Hodgson of Loburn.
He was born at Loburn and educated at Loburn and Rangiora
Schools. Before enlisting he was farming in Queensland,
Australia.
Thursday 27
June 1918
Died of Wounds -
ELLEN - 065
Rifleman George Ellen, who recently died of wounds in France was the
2nd son of Mrs Valentine Allen of Staveley, Ashburton
County. He lived at Chertsey where his wife and little son still
live. he was a blacksmith by trade ----- left with the 25th
Reinforcements, and was twice wounded. His 2 brothers
who wen t with the 6th and 17th Reinforcements have returned to
NZ.
Killed in Action -
TAYLOR - 066
Mr and Mrs Taylor of Cooper's Creek, advised their son Private
R.Taylor has been killed in action in France. private taylor
served his apprenticeship at A.j.White's chairmaking factory --
enlisted with the 25th Reinforcements. interested in all
sports, including motor-boating and yachting -- was born and
educated at Cooper's Creek and late resided at St Albans.
Wounded in Action -
McLAUGHLIN - 067
Mr W.McLaughlin of Irwell, his son Lieutenant Stewart
McLaughlin, reported wounded and gassed is still seriously ill
but improvng. enlisted at age 20 -- left with 28th
Reinforcements, he was educated at Irwell School and
Southbridge DHS. and worked on his father's farm prior to
enlisting.
The Ashley Lodge - 068
The Ashley Lodge District has sent 193 members to the front,
42 of whom have made the supreme sacrifice.
Saturday 29
June 1918
Sumner Ripples - 070
SIMPSON - Sapper
F.G. was farewelled ---- was presented with a safety razor
-------
CLAYTON -
Lance-Corporal, hearty welcome -- just returned from the front.
STANLEY - Private S. of
Redcliffs, has now gone into camp.
KERR - Mr F. Kerr
will leave for camp in a week or two.
The following have received notice to report for training In
October -
Messrs F.C.Menzies: E.A.Johnston: R.Gibbs.
Beverley Evans
Christchurch NZ
12 February 2010