Individual Notes
Note for: Jane Gray, ABT 1850 - 3 AUG 1928
Index
Burial: Place: Karori Cemetery
Individual Note: 1st Name from research done on Melbourne Road, Island Bay
Surname from Marriage Folio
Place of Birth from Jane Beckett's Will Document
*Free Births, Marriages and Deaths Records show Date Marriage Registered: December 1870, District: Shoreditch, Names: Peter Beckett and Jane Gray, Volume: 1c, Page: 441*
1871 English Census shows Jane Beckett, Wife, Aged: 21, Birthplace: Middlesex, Registration District: Hackney, Civil Parish: St John at Hackney, Address: Blomfield Street, South, St John at Hackney
The Evening Post 21st December 1886 shows
WANTED Known - At Melrose Tea Gardens, Island Bay, good view of the racecourse. Picnic parties supplied with tea or hot water, with use of cups and saucers. Amusements for children - swings and skipping ropes. Flowers and fruit for sale; prices moderate. Note the address - Left of the Island Bay road. Mrs Beckett, Proprietress
The Evening Post 24th March 1887 shows
Mrs. J. Beckett, of Melrose, writes to us complaining strongly of pilferers visiting her garden and stealing pumpkins therefrom. One of the visitors, after plucking the pumpkin, left it at a short distance, and Mrs. Beckett promises him a warm reception, as well as the pumpkin, if he will return for it. She also suggests that a certain young man from Taranaki-street should call and pay for the pumpkin he walked off with.
The Evening Post 4th August 1887 shows
We have to thank Mr. P. Beckett for a very fine sample of early forced rhubarb, grown in his garden at Melrose, Island Bay.
The Evening Post 23rd May 1888 shows
Melrose Borough Council.
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A letter was read from Mrs. Beckett applying that a right-of-way should be made to her property at Melrose.
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The Evening Post 28th November 1889 shows
Mrs. Beckett, of Melrose, Island Bay, writes stating that she caught a large lamprey in the Island Bay stream some four years ago, and sent it to the Colonial Museum. Another specimen was captured this year in the same stream.
The Evening Post 4th March 1891 shows
FOR SALE, a Four-roomed House - pantry, bathroom, scullery, and outhouses; three-quarters of an acre of ground; flower and vegetable garden and fruit trees; has two frontages. Apply, on premises, Mrs. Beckett, Melrose, Island Bay.
1893 Electoral Roll shows Jane Beckett, Electorate: Suburbs of Wellington, Residence: Melrose, Island Bay, Occ: Married Woman
The 11th April 1895 shows
ASSESSMENT COURT.
The objections to assessments on properties in the Melrose Borough were dealt with at Kilbirnie yesterday by Mr. Martin, S.M. The following reductions were made :
… -Island Bay Ward.-
… Jane Beckett, £295 to £275.
The Evening Post 24th March 1897 shows
MELROSE BOROUGH COUNCIL.
The monthly meeting of the Melrose Borough Council was held last evening, there being present -
A letter was read from Mr. Beckett asking that certain formation works should be carried out at Island Bay. The Inspector of Works was directed to prepare a report from the next meeting of the Public Works Committee.
The Evening Post 8th July 1898 shows
WANTED to Sell, hardy Shrubs- Coprosma, Ake Ake, Karaka, &c, &c, P. Beckett, Island Bay.
1900 Wellington Suburbs Electoral Roll shows Jane Beckett, Melrose, Island Bay, Housewife, Residential
Another ad The Evening Post 16/8/1901 for the sale of plants
The Evening Post 5th August 1903 shows
WANTED to Sell, Cabbage Trees, Karaka and Native Shrubs. Apply P. Beckett, Island Bay, near School
The Evening Post 25th December 1904 shows
WANTED to Sell, one Brindle Cow, in milk. Apply P. Beckett, Island Bay
The Evening Post 27th February 1905 shows
WANTED, by a young woman from the country, for benefit of health, a Light Place; well domesticated, good reference; could take charge of elderly couple or act in small family. Address A.P., care Mrs. Beckett, sen., Island Bay.
The Evening Post 9th August 1905 shows
WANTED to Sell, well-bred Spaniel Pups; good working strain. J. Beckett, near Island Bay School.
The Evening Post 6th October 1905 shows
CITY COUNCIL.
FORTNIGHTLY MEETING. The fortnightly meeting of the Wellington City Council was held last evening.
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MELROSE IMPROVEMENTS. The Melrose Improvements Committee recommended : That Messrs D, C. Waldie and others be informed that the City Engineer will proceed with, the work at Garfield, Adams, Jackson, and Lincoln streets, Brooklyn, as set out in the Melrose schedule as soon as-possible. That Messrs P. Beckett and others be informed that the City Engineer will proceed with the formation of Shannon and Thames-streets, and Adelaide-road, Island Bay, as quickly as possible.
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The Evening Post 12th May 1906 shows
WANTED to Sell, one dark Pony, Saddle, and Bridle. Apply Mrs. Beckett, rear Island Bay school.
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WANTED to Sell, one 60-egg Incubator, foster mother, etc. Apply Mrs Beckett, rear Island Bay school.
The Evening Post 24th April 1909 shows
WANTED to Sell, Sections, Adelaide road, Holloway road, Island Bay, fenced; no reasonable offer refused. Mrs Beckett, Island Bay
1928 Wellington South Electoral Roll shows Jane Beckett, 125 Melbourne Road, Island Bay, Widow
The Evening Post 4th August 1928 shows
Beckett - On the 3rd August, 1928, at her residence, 125, Melbourne road, Island Bay, Jane Beckett, in her 81st year. Private interment
Probate shows Jane Beckett, Place: Island Bay, Occ: Widow, Court: Wellington, Archives Reference: AAOM 6029 42955, Date Filed: 17/8/1928, Type: Will, Archives NZ, Wellington
Karori Cemetery Headstone
In loving memory of Peter beloved husband of Jane Beckett died 27 March 1907 (sic) aged 57 years
In loving memory of Jane Beckett dearly beloved wife of Peter Beckett died 3 August 1928 in her 81st year.
United in death