John Gaukrodger

Mr John Gaukrodger
born 1835 Halifax, Yorkshire, England
arrived New Zealand on the "Indus"

sailed Gravesend 1st October 1842 - arrived Nelson 5th February 1843

married 21 July 1864 St St Paul's Church, Spring Grove
died 27 May 1910 Foxhill, Nelson, New Zealand



John Gaukrodger by Tyree, Nelson.
Reverse inscription - "John Gaukrodger, Foxhill. Died May 27th 1910, 74 years. Anne. Died Sept 17th 1884. 39 years."

Colonist, Volume VII, Issue 703, 22 July 1864, Page 2

John Gaukrodger's house at Foxhill

Photograph kindly loaned from Steven Vergeest

Obituary.

Ashburton residents of over twenty years' standing will regret to hear of the death of Mr John Gaukrodger, which occurred at Foxhill, near Nelson, on May 27th.

A little over twenty years ago, Mr Gaukrodger purchased property on Winter's road, Allenton, and lived in his residence, near Cambridge's Corner, for several years. While in Ashburton Mr Gaukrodger made many friends on account of his quiet and unassuming disposition. Born at Halifax, Yorkshire, England, in 1835 , Mr Gaukrodger arrived in New Zealand in the ship Indus in 1843, and subsequently settled at Foxhill, in the Nelson province till 1858. He then visited Australia, and on his return to New Zealand took up property in Ashburton.

Mr Gaukrodger has lived for several years in retirement at Foxhill, where he was a prominent member of the Nelson Agricultural and Pastoral Association, and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

He was 75 years of age at the time of his death, and was therefore a colonist of 67 years' standing.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXI, Issue 8074, 2 June 1910, Page 3

Obituary.

(From "The Colonist," May 28.) It is with deep regret that we have to record the death of a highly respected resident of the Waimeas, in the person of Mr John Gaukrodger, who passed away at his residence, Foxhill, yesterday. Some time ago Mr Gaukrodger was stricken with a severe illness, and grave doubts were entertained as to his recovery. However possessed of a strong constitution and indomitable spirit, he pulled through, and was well enough to come into town.

On his return to Foxhill a little over a month ago, Mr Gaukrodger was again taken seriously ill, and ever rose from his bed, passing peacefully away as stated.

Born at Halifax, Yorkshire, England, in 1835, the late Mr Gaukrodger came to New Zealand in the ship Indus in 1843. In 1844 he went to Foxhill, and remained there until 1858, when he left for Australia. He was the champion shearer of Australasia, and put up the record of 222 sheep in eight hours at Callan-Doon station, on the borders of New South Wales and Queensland, which record hold good until quite recently.

On his return to New Zealand he spent twelve years in different parts, chiefly Canterbury, and finally settled at Foxhill, where he kept the well-known hostelry, the Foxhill Inn, for 30 years. He left the hotel some years ago, and lived in retirement at Foxhill until his death. He was a keen lover of horses, and a capable judge, and frequently officiated in this capacity at agricultural shows.

For many years he was a member of the General Committee of the Nelson Agricultural and Pastoral Association, and also a member of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, his advice to the latter body on all matters pertaining to the welfare of dumb animals being valued and appreciated. He was a widower, his wife having predeceased him many years ago, and seven sons survive, six of whom live in Australia. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at one o'clock.

Colonist, Volume LII, Issue 12808, 1 June 1910, Page 1

Funeral.

The funeral of the late Mr John Gaukrodger, of Foxhill, took place on Sunday, the remains being interred in St. Paul's churchyard, Brightwater. The Ven. Archdeacon Baker conducted the burial service.

The funeral was very largely attended, the cortege being upwards of half a mile in length, which showed the respect and esteem in which deceased was held. The family are scattered in different parts of Australia and New Zealand, and the youngest son, Mr F. Gaukrodger, was the only one able to attend the funeral.

Messages of condolence were received from all parts of the Dominion, including one from Hon. R. McKenzie, Minister for Public Works, who for many years made his home with the late Mr. Gaukrodger at the Foxhill Hotel.

Colonist, Volume LII, Issue 12807, 31 May 1910, Page 2

Colonist, Volume LII, Issue 12828, 25 June 1910, Page 4

Colonist, Volume LIII, Issue 13013, 31 January 1911, Page 4

David William Gaukrodger

Mr. David W. Gaukrodger, a prominent Queensland pastoralist of Westhill, near Blackall, died at a private hospital in Brisbane on August 3, after a long illness. The late Mr. Gaukrodger, who was 63 years of age, arrived in Australia from New Zealand when a young man, and engaged in (pastoral pursuits. He managed several properties in New South Wales.

The Brisbane Courier, 7 August 1933, page 15.

MR. D. W. GAUKRODGER
Death In Brisbane

Representatives of many large business and pastoralist interests in Brisbane paid last tribute to the memory of Mr. David W. Gaukrodger, a well known grazier, formerly of Westhill, near Blackall, on Saturday. Mr. Gaukrodger died in a private hospital in Brisbane, at the age of 68 years last Thursday, and the funeral moved on Saturday to the Toowong Cemetery.

Mr. Gaukrodger came from New Zealand as a young man, and engaged in pastoral pursuits. He was manager for a time for the Australian Estates and Mortgage Co., Ltd., on some of their station properties in New South Wales. About 1890 he came to Queensland as manager of Katandra station, near Hughenden, and later acted as manager of Terrick Terrick station, and Saltern Creek, near Barcaldine. He then went to Alice Downs station, which he managed for the late Mr. A. H. Whittingham for 16 years. While he was at Alice Downs he and Mr Whittingham became partners as the owners of Lancevale and other holdings in the Blackall district, and carried on as partners for some years.

Mr. Gaukrodger continued to carry on, the Westhill grating property after the partnership was dissolved up to the time of his death. He went to reside in Brisbane about 1926, and purchased the late Mr. Justice M'Cawley's residence in Windermere road. He became a director of the Union Trustee Co. of Australia, Ltd., in 1927, and was on the board at the time of his death. He was a member of the Queensland Club.

Mr. Gaukrodger was a recognised authority on birds and bird life, and wrote many articles on the subject. His photographs of birds have appeared in many journals, and have been regarded as exceptionally good.

Amongst those who attended the funeral on Saturday were Sir W. Glasgow, Sir Donald Cameron, Messrs. A. D. Walsh (of the board of Union Trustees, Ltd., and manager of Dalgety.and Co., Ltd.). Charles Stewart (manager of Union Trustees, Ltd.), C. M. Pegler (Blackall), George Evans (Blackall), R. J. M'Cullough, J. M. G. Buchanan, A. M. Murdoch (representing the Australian Mercantile, Land, and Finance Co., Ltd.), J. M. Fegan (Queensland Primary Producers' Cooperative Association Ltd.), Dr. J. M'Killop, C. Gallagher, C. Isles, C. W. Mitchell, M. Ryan and D. M. Forster.

The Morning Bulletin, Rockhampton, Monday August 7, 1933, page 4.

BUSS, William

William Buss

Mr William Buss, who lived for a great many years at Rangiora, died yesterday at his residence in Christchurch, at the age of sixty-eight years. Mr Buss was born in 1840 at Sellinge, Kent, England, and arrived in Lyttelton by the ship Roman Emperor in 1860. He settled immediately at Rangiora, on the Woodend Road, and there he had his home until recently.

In 1862 Mr Buss founded a large auctioneering business, which he successfully conducted for forty years, retiring in 1902. He claimed to have held an auctioneer's license continuously for a longer period than any other auctioneer in Canterbury, and he was the first resident auctioneer in the district.

Mr Buss established the weekly Tuesday market in Rangiora many years ago. As a farmer he worked 1600 acres of agricultural land, and from 6000 to 7000 acres of pastoral land for very many years. He was first secretary of the Northern Agricultural and Pastoral Association, and held the offices of secretary and treasurer for fifteen years, he was subsequently president of the Society for three years.

The funeral will leave the Rangiora Saleyards on Saturday afternoon for the Church of England Cemetery.

Star, Issue 9367, 16 October 1908, Page 1

KOHN, Heindrich

Heindrich Kohn

The death took place in Christchurch yesterday, of Mr Heindrich Kohn, proprietor of the jewellery business of Messrs B. Peterson and Co.

Mr Kohn was born at Kohmar, Germany, in 1847, and arrived in Christchurch forty-eight years ago. He was in business for some time in Auckland. Twenty years ago he acquired the business of Messrs Petersen and Co. He was of a retiring disposition, taking no part in public affairs. Among his friends he was very popular. The late Mr Kohn, who was sixty-four years of age, has left, two daughters, one of whom is married. He was a brother-in-law of Mr Hugo Friedlander, of Ashburton.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXII, Issue 8347, 20 April 1911, Page 2

WEBB, Henry Richard

Obituary
Mr H. R. Webb.

Regret will be felt by a large circle of friends at the news of the death of Mr Henry Richard Webb, F.R.M.S., which took place rather unexpectedly at his residence, Merivale, last evening. Mr Webb had been ailing for some months, but was able to be present at the manoeuvres of the Imperial troops in Hagley Park last Friday, and on the following day he attended the funeral of the late Dean Jacobs. He was suffering from gastritis, and after his exertions of the previous two days he had a relapse on Sunday morning, and he gradually became worse until he died last evening, at the age of seventy-two years.

Mr Webb was born in Sydney, and was educated at the College there. At an early age he took a position in a business office, and later on became the head of the firm of Messrs Ferguson, Webb and Co. In 1851 he visited Auckland, and in 1868 he returned to New Zealand, where, for several years, he was manager of Peacock's Wharf. In 1880 he was appointed manager of the Permanent Investment Association of Canterbury, a position which he held for over ten years until he retired. He was at one time a member of the Provincial Council, and was the Provincial Secretary when the Provinces were abolished. From 1873 until 1875 he was member for Lyttelton in the House of Representatives, but was displaced by Mr H. P. Murray-Aynsley, who beat him by one vote.

Mr Webb always manifested a lively interest in any movement for the advancement of the province, and since his retirement from business has devoted his time exclusively to his duties as member of several local bodies. He always took great interest in educational affairs, and was for some years a member of the North Canterbury Board of Education, of which he also held the office of chairman. For eighteen years he was one of the School Commissioners for Canterbury. He had been a member of the Canterbury College Board of Governors from its inception, and held the chairmanship continuously from 1894 up to the time of his death.

Mr Webb was a leading member of the Anglican Church, and has been for many years a member of the Christchurch Synod and of the Diocesan Standing Committee. He was a great lover of flowers, and made a study of botany, and held the position of chairman of the Christchurch Horticultural Society, of which he was an enthusiastic member.

Mr Webb leaves a widow and a family of seven sons, and two daughters to mourn their loss.

The Cathedral bells were tolled this morning, and many flags in the city were at half-mast out of respect to his memory. The funeral will take place at the Papanui Cemetery at 3.30 p.m. to-morrow.

Star, Issue 7022, 12 February 1901, Page 3

above and below - the Webb family headstone in St Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery, Papanui, Christchurch.
Florence Augusta Webb died 14 (sic) May 1884 aged 14 years 4 months

Henry Richard Webb died 11 February 1901 aged 71 years 9 months
Augusta Ann Webb died 12 May 1914 aged 78 years 4 months
Ephrath Theresa Webb died 25 March 1940 aged 81 years

photographs AGR June 2010.

Scientific. — We are informed that Mr H. R. Webb, of Lyttelton, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Microscopical Society of London.

Star, Issue 1215, 13 January 1872, Page 2

The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]
Henry Richard Webb

Mr. Henry Richard Webb, F.R.M.S., was a native of the Colony of New South Wales, where he was born in 1829, his parents being amongst the passengers who arrived in the previous year in the ship “Eliza.” Mr. Webb was educated at the Sydney College, and entered mercantile life in that city, subsequently going into business as a member of the firm of Fergusson, Webb and Co., merchants. He was for a long time connected with the Horticultural and Agricultural Society of New South Wales. Settling in Canterbury in 1868, Mr. Webb for some time had charge of Peacock's Wharf at Lyttelton, prior to the establishment of the Harbour Board. Then he was for thirteen years manager of the Permanent Investment and Loan Association of Canterbury. Mr. Webb represented Lyttelton in the Provincial Council till the abolition of the provinces and was also Provincial Secretary and chairman of committees. He sat in the House of Representatives as member for Lyttelton. Mr. Webb was actively associated with the cause of education; he was chairman of the Lyttelton School Committee, subsequently became a member of the North Canterbury Board of Education, being for some years chairman of that body, and he was a member of the Board of Governors of Canterbury College from its inception, occupying the position of chairman from 1893 until his death in 1901. Mr. Webb was a member of the council of the Philosophical Institute and president of the photographic section. He was very closely identified with the Anglican Church in Christchurch, a member of the diocesan synod for many years and chairman of committees; he was also a member of the General Synod of New Zealand, representing the Western district Mr. Webb was elected a Fellow of the Royal Microscopical Society of London in 1880. He was married in 1857, in Sydney, to a daughter of the late Mr. J. J. Peacock, sister of the Hon. J. T. Peacock, M.L.C., Christchurch, and had seven sons and two daughters. Mr. Webb died on the 11th of February, 1901

Victoria University of Wellington

also see - Wikipedia entry for Henry Richard Webb

Henry Richard Webb was the son of Henry Webb and Susannah Rickards, they married on 24 February 1825 at Old Church, Saint Pancras, London, England.

children of Henry Richard Webb:
seven sons - two daughters alive in 1901

By special license, on Thursday, 27th October [1853], at St. Paul's Church, Auckland, by the Rev. T. F. Lloyd, M.A., Mr. Henry Richard Webb, of Miller's Point, Sydney, to Ann, second daughter of G. Vaile, Esq., Auckland. (George Vaile - architect)
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1295101
The Sydney Morning Herald, Friday 9 December 1853, page 5
she died 21 December 1854 at 6. Victoria Terrace, Miller's Point

from marriage to Ann Vaile:
1. Ann V. R. Webb born 6 December 1854, 6 Victoria Terrace, Miller's Point Sydney.
Registration Number V18554169 42B/1855. She died in 1856. Registration NumberV18565238 122A/1856

On Thursday, 15th instant, by license, at the Centenary Chapel, York-street, by the Rev. J. G. Millard, Henry Richard Webb, to Augusta Ann, second daughter of John Jenkins Peacock, Esq., of Urgent Cottage, Miller's Point.
The Sydney Morning Herald, Friday 23 October 1857, page 1
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13001982

from marriage to Augusta Ann Peacock:
2. Ephrath Theresa Webb (daughter) born 27 September 1858, 6 Victoria Terrace, Miller's Point, Sydney. Registration Number 2007/1858 Sydney. Died 25 March 1940 aged 81 years, headstone in St Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery, Papanui, Christchurch.

3. Henry Peacock Webb born 21 June 1860, 6 Victoria Terrace, Miller's Point, Sydney.
Registration Number 1578/1860 Sydney. Died 27 October 1920 aged 60 years. Registration Number 1920/6369. Buried Bromley Cemetery, Christchurch block 36, plot 91. Civil Engineer of 16 Holly Road, Christchurch. (lived at 16 Loftus Street, Sydney)

4. William Jenkins Webb born 17 October 1862 at 16 Crown Street, Miller's Point, Sydney. (sheep farmer of Dunsandel) Registration Number 2004/1862 Sydney. Died 12 November 1926 aged 64 years. Registration Number 1926/8872

Star, Issue 6679, 28 December 1899, Page 3

5. Albert John Webb (sheepfarmer at Waipahi, Otago)born 14 March 1864, Augusta Villa, Burwood, Sydney. Registration Number 3938/1864 Concord. (died in 1942 aged 78 registration number 1942/30026?)

6. Edward Rogers Webb born 3 March 1866 at Augusta Villa, Burwood, Sydney.
Registration Number 4060/1866 Concord. (accountant, bursar at Christ's College) married Frances Mary Young Taylor 18 April 1907 at St Mary's Church, Merivale, Christchurch. Died 30 November 1954 aged 88 years. Registration Number1954/35833 . Buried Waimairi Cemetery, block AN12, plot number 6, aged 88 years, of 27 McDougall Avenue, Christchurch. (his son was William Rogers Courtney Webb)

Star , Issue 8915, 29 April 1907, Page 3

7. Florence Augusta Webb born 7 January 1870, NZ - 1870/9910, died 11 May 1884 aged 14 years 4 months At Merivale, Christchurch, buried in St Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery, Papanui, Christchurch. (note - the headstone shows 14 May 1884, however the Star newspaper of 12 May shows she died on 11 May 1884.)

8. Malvina Mary Webb born 29 December 1870, Lyttelton, New Zealand, registered 1871/10623. Died 2 December 1964. Buried Linwood Cemetery block number, 11 plot 15A aged 93 years. Married Robert Ewing McDougall.

Star, Issue 5802, 20 February 1897, Page 4

9. Ernest Courteney (or Courtney) Webb (sheepfarmer at Hororata) born 23 May 1873, NZ - 1873/11847. Died 27 June 1957 aged 84 years. Register number 1957/24487 . Buried Ruru Lawn Cemetery, block 37, plot plot 226. Farmer of French Farm, Banks Peninsula.

10. Lilian Kate Webb born 1876, New Zealand, she died aged 5 months in 1877. Register number 1877/3708

11. Steffano Francis Paulovich Webb (photographer) born 16 October 1880 at Sherwood House, Christchurch, New Zealand. Died 22 December 1967 at Windsor House, Christchurch.

12. Rickards Hickman Webb (company manager/mercantile clerk) born 27 April 1884 at Hawkesbury, St Albans married Kathleen Eva Hartley about 1920. Died 5 September 1964 aged 80 years, registration number 1964/45488 (children - Pamela Webb and Bruce Anthony Webb)

others?

4. Mr. William Webb, Manager of “Springbank,” was born in Sydney, New South Wales, in 1862, and educated at Christ's College, Christchurch. He joined the Bank of New Zealand, in which he passed four years, and then exchanged the desk for station life, which he followed at “Birch Hill” and at “Springbank,” and the latter property was managed by him for several years. He afterwards visited Australia, where he studied wool-classing and attended the technical college at Sydney. He and his brother, Mr. A. Webb, bought Ngakorua estate, at Pleasant Point, South Canterbury, in 1895, but after a time he again entered on the management of “Springbank.”
The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]

Charles Martin Buck