Individual Notes
Note for: Amelia Elizabeth Ann Known As Millie Haines, 1877 - 15 JUN 1956
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Burial: Date: 18 JUN 1956
Place: Karori Cemetery
Individual Note: Name from William John Haines's Will
Known as name from Percy Smith's Death Notice
*Birth Details Date: 1877, Folio No: 3289, Area: Wellington, December quarter*
*Marriage Details Date: 1897, Folio No: 3948*
*Death Details Date: 1956, Folio No: 2493, No Area or quarter listed*
The Evening Post 16th June 1956 shows
Smith - On June 15, 1956, at Stratford, Amelia, beloved wife of the late Jim Smith, eldest daughter of W. J and S. A. Haines, of Mitchelltown, and loving sister of Edie and Amy. Sadly missed
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Smith - On June 15, 1956, at Stratford Hospital, Amelia Elizabeth Ann, dearly loved mother of Lilian (Mrs Thackwell) and mother in law of Les and grandmother of Albert, Jim, Joan and the late Stephen
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Smith - On June 15, 1956, at Stratford Hospital, Amelia Elizabeth Ann, dearly loved mother of Mabel, Lilian, Rita, Percy, and Bert, and wife of the late James Smith
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Funeral Notice
Smith - The Friends of Amelia Elizabeth Ann Smith are invited to attend her Funeral Service in our Chapel, John St., on Monday, June 18, 1956, at 2pm, thereafter at the Karori Cemetery. Robt. H. Wilson & Sons, Ltd., 164 Adelaide Rd
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L.L.O.L. No. 35, Hinemoa Lodge
Smith - Members of the above Lodge are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their late beloved sister Amelia Smith, which will leave Robert H. Wilson and Sons' Chapel, John St., on Monday, June 18, 1956, at 2pm - By order of the W.M.
Karori Headstone shows
In loving memory of James 'Jim' beloved husband of Amelia Smith died 31 March 1913 aged 38 years. Also his beloved wife Amelia died 15 June 1956 aged 78. Also their son George lost at sea aged 37 years. Percy Smith beloved husband of Pat died 20 Feb 1958 aged 59 years
Individual Notes
Note for: Eva Emma Tibbatts Haines, 1881 - 12 MAY 1953
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Burial: Date: 14 MAY 1953
Place: Karori Cemetery
Individual Note: Name from William John Haines's Will
*Birth Details Date: 1881, Folio No: 322, Area: Wellington, March quarter*
*Marriage Details Date: 1903, Folio No: 5556*
*Death Details Date: 1953, Folio No: 1916, Area: Wellington, June quarter*
Probate Record shows Wilshire Eva Emma Tibbatts, Place: Wellington, Occ: Widow, Court: Wellington, Archives Reference: AAOM 6031 458/53, Probate No: 458/53, Date Filed: 28/5/1953, Type: Will, Archives NZ, Wellington
The Evening Post 13th May 1953 shows
Wilshire - On May 12, 1953, at her residence, Clunie Ave., Raumati South, Eva Emma Tibbats?, beloved wife of the late Frank Wilshire, and loved mother of Ernie, Albert, and the late Herb; aged 72 years
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Funeral Notice
Wilshire - The Friends of the late Eva Emma Tibbats? Wilshire are invited to attend her Funeral, which will leave our Chapel, John St., Tomorrow (Thursday), May 14, 1953, at the conclusion of a service, commencing at 2pm, for the Karori Cemetery. Robt. H. Wilson and Sons, Ltd., 164 Adelaide Rd
Karori Headstone Reads
In loving memory of little Frank Wilshire beloved son of Herb & Dulcie Wilshire died 1 Oct 1942 aged 4 1/2 years.
Herb Wilshire (Dad) beloved husband of Dulcie Wilshire died 11 May 1952 aged 47 years
Frank Wilshire (Dad) beloved husband of Eva Wilshire died 23/12/1926 aged 48 years
Eva Wilshire (Mum) died 12 May 1953 aged 72 years. At Rest
Ernie Wilshire (Dad) beloved husband of Jean Wilshire died 7 April 1963 aged 56 years
Jean Wilshire (Mum) beloved wife of Ernie Wilshire died 12 Nov 1976 aged 64 years
Individual Notes
Note for: Richard Groombridge Butt, 2 JUN 1831 - 27 DEC 1909
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Burial: Date: 29 DEC 1909
Place: Karori Cemetery
Individual Note: Some details from L Lake
*Marriage Details Date: 1856, Folio No: 332*
The Evening Post 13th September 1867
For Blenheim
The fast sailing Ketch
Alarm,
Richard Butt, Master,
Will leave as above, on
Monday, the 16th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
Thos. W. Pilcher, Agent
13th September
The Evening Post 7th October 1867
A "False Alarm"
Richard Butt, the acting captain of the ketch Alarm, trading between this and Blenheim, was charged, on the information of Mr. Dunsford, who claims to be the owner of the vessel, with having made a false statement at Lyttelton, for the purpose of procuring a register for her. Mr. Borlase, who appeared for the accused, showed from the Customs' Regulations that such information required to be laid by the Custom authorities, and not by private individuals, and the case was accordingly dismissed
Marlborough Express 1st February 1868
Ketch "Alarm"
Richard Butt, master of the "Alarm." begs to return thanks to the inhabitants of the Wairau generally, for the patronage he has hitherto received from them, and at the same time to intimate his intention of carrying Goods between Wellington and Blenheim at such Rates as will cover expenses only.
For freight and passages apply to the Master on board.
January 27th, 1868
The Evening Post 1st August 1872
In the Magistrate's Court, this day, before J. T. Edwards, Esq., R.M., Rosetta Butt brought an action against her husband, Richard Butt, under the Destitute Persons Relief Ordinance, to compel him to support herself and children. The case was adjourned until the 29th inst., to allow of advices being received from the husband, who is on the West Coast
The Evening Post 28th April 1877
Notice of Bankruptcy
In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876,"
and
Of the Bankruptcy of Richard Butt, a debtor
This is to Notify that Richard Butt, of the City of Wellington, mariner, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his creditors. The first meeting of creditors to be held at the Supreme Court House, Wellington, on Friday, the 4th day of May, 1877.
Dated this 27th day of April, 1877
H. C. Wilmer,
Deputy-Registrar
Hour of meeting, 12 o'clock noon
The debtor in person
1893 Electoral Roll shows Butt Richard Groombridge, Number: 1743, Electorate: Wellington, Voting Qualification: Residential, Residential Address: Whitaker St, Occ: Mariner
The Evening Post 8th March 1893
Captain R. Butt is now in command of the s.s. Manaia, vice Captain Lambert
The Evening Post 25th January 1894
Captain R. Butt is to pilot the Tahiti to Auckland
The Evening Post 10th September 1906
Butt - Wells - On the 10th September, 1856, at Lyttelton, by the Rev. J. Aldred, Wesleyan minister, Richard G. Butt to Rosetta Wells, second daughter of the late Thomas Wells, of West Kent, England. (Golden wedding). Christchurch and Lyttelton papers please copy
The Evening Post 3rd December 1907
Captain Richard Butt, who has been laid up for the past ten months, is about again, although still far from well
*Death Details Date: 1909, Folio No: 2650, Area: Wellington, December quarter*
Karori Cemetery Record show Butt Richard Groombridge, Date Buried: 29/12/1909, Aged: 74, Address: 149 Ghuznee St, Occ: Master Mariner, Minister: Rev Supile?, Funeral Director: J Flyger, Plot: 111 L
The Evening Post 28th December 1909 shows
Butt - On the 27th December, 1909, at his residence, No. 149, Ghuznee street, Wellington, Richard Groombridge (Capt. Butt), beloved husband of Rosette Butt, aged 78 years. At rest
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Funeral Notice
The Friends of the late Captain Richard Groombridge Butt are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral, which will leave No. 149 Ghuznee street, Tomorrow, Wednesday at 9 o'clock a.m., for the Karori Cemetery. J Flyger and Co, Undertaker and Embalmers, 222, Cuba street. Telephone 1073 (day or night)
The Evening Post 28th December 1909
FIFTY YEARS ON THE SEA.
DEATH OF CAPTAIN R. G. BUTT.
Fifty-five years has Captain Richard Grombridge (sic) Butt, late coastal pilot, who died yesterday, spent in New Zealand — that is to say, he spent the greater part outside these islands — on the surrounding seas. About six years ago Captain Butt left, and unwillingly, the sea for good, after a long career. Born in the Isle of Wight, nearly 79 years ago, Captain Butt came out to New Zealand as a young man. His first port was Lyttelton, where he arrived in the schooner Lucy Ann from Brisbane. There he settled, trading from Okains Bay to the southern port. He removed to Wellington, where he found congenial work at sea on a ballast boat which ran to and from Ward Island, obtaining ballast for various vessels. Later he became a partner in the Napier, trading up the West Coast. The deceased sailor's connection with the quaint paddle-steamer Lyttelton lasted for a considerable period. It is related of him that one time it took this Craft six weeks to reach Foxton. On that journey, while the boat lay in Porirua Harbour, her anchor went adrift, and Captain Butt was forced to travel overland to Wellington for one to replace it. So there can be no reflection upon either the boat's capacities or those of the skipper. In this old "hooker" Captain Butt conducted salvage operations lasting six months at the wreck of the Lastingham; and as mate of first the Mohaka and later of the Kahu he saw much exciting sea service.
In his position as coastal pilot Captain Butt did good work up and down the coast, going as far north as Auckland and right down south to show the visiting American barques, clippers, and such-like strangers the way along the coasts to port. He sailed the yacht Zarifa to Lyttelton for her championship regatta race there, and was on that craft when she sank in Wellington Harbour. One of the roughest passages (it is related) the deceased ever experienced was while sailing the Rona down from Auckland. He got into bad weather on the coast, and ran under bare poles from Napier to Gisborne, The yachts Waitangi and Ngaire both came down to the Wellington regatta in his charge. While bringing the Ironga to Wellington from the North, Captain Butt had another rough experience of three weeks' duration. On this occasion he lost his compasses.
Captain Butt was a familiar figure to all seafaring men in the North and South Islands. His knowledge of the "ways of the great waters" about New Zealand was a very extensive one, and his experiences very varied. He leaves a widow, who is 76 years of age, and a family of six — five sons and one daughter. Three years ago Captain and Mrs. Butt celebrated their golden wedding, on which day also Mrs. Butt's sister, who, too, is now a widow, celebrated her fifty years of married life.
Karori Cemetery Headstone shows
In loving memory of C?(transcribed wrong should be R) Butt died 27 December 1909 aged 77. At rest.
Rosette Butt died 9 June 1918 aged 86 years. Peace Perfect Peace
The Evening Post 28th December 1914
In memoriam
Butt - In fond memory of Capt. R. G. Butt, who died on the 27th December, 1909.
To memory ever dear
Inserted by his loving wife, Rosetta Butt
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Butt - In loving memory of my father, Capt R. Butt, who passed away on the 27th December 1909.
Inserted by Florence Kertland