Daily Southern Cross, 2 May 1876, Page 1 Missing friend If this should meet the eye of DAVID ADAMSON, formerly of Banbridge, County Down, Ireland, communicate with your brother, James Adamson, Post Office, Oamaru.

Otago Witness, 25 August 1877, Page 13 Marriage On the 21st August, at Knox Church, Dunedin, by the Rev. D. M. Stuart, George Blackwood M'Kenzie, to Sarah Ann, daughter of Charles Annett, Esq., of Cranfield Point, County Down, Ireland.

Reference: Cyclopedia of New Zealand, Canterbury edition. Vol. 3 pages 918 Published 1903 AUSTIN, James, Farmer, Ohape, near Temuka. Mr Austin was born in County Down, Ireland, in 1837, and was brought up as a farmer by his father. He came to Lyttelton in 1864 by the ship "Zealandia," and after farming for three years at Selwyn, removed to Temuka in 1867 - just before the heavy flood in that district. Mr Austin has a number of farms, and in addition to cereal growing, is a breeder of sheep and cattle at one time he owned a stud of Clydesdale horses. He was married in the Old County and has eleven children.

Daily Southern Cross, 25 March 1869, Page 3 On March 24, at All Saint Church, by the Rev. E. N. Bree, Benjamin, youngest son of the late John Fryer, Esq , wool merchant, Bradford, Yorkshire, to Mary, fourth daughter of the late Wright Babe, Esq., formerly of Ballynagarrick House, county Down, Ireland. No cards.

Waikato Times, 14 May 1874, Page 2 Death On April 28, at his residence, Waikiekie, Mr Wright Babe, late of Ballynagarrick House, County Down, Ireland.

Otago Witness, 29 November 1879, Page 14 MISSING FRIEND.- DAVID BELL, son of Edward Bell, formerly of Rathfirland, County Down, Ireland, left Home for California about 20 years ago. His mother has been dead for 14 years. There is now property of considerable value to be divided. Anyone knowing of David Bell's existence or death please communicate with Miss Alice M'lLroy, Post-office, Blueskin. November 19th, 1879.

Timaru Herald March 1883

HAYES - BARKLIE. On February 2nd in the Parish Church, Moira, by the Very Rev. the Dean of Dromore, uncle of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev.

Canon Hayes, Chancellor of Dromore Cathedral, cousin of the bridegroom, John Shaw Hayes, M.D., &c., Temuka, Canterbury, New Zealand, third son of the late Hon. Justice Hayes, to Caroline Georgianna, third daughter of the Rev. John Knox Barklie, A.B., rector of Moira County Down.

Otago Witness, 2 August 1900, Page 37 Marriage

REID- BOWDEN.- On July 21, at the residence of the bride's sister, Maitland street, by the Rev. J. Gibb, James, second son of Mr J. Reid, Sydenham, Christchurch, to Margaret, third daughter of the late Mr W. Bowden, Craigantlet, County Down, Ireland.

Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle,3 November 1860 JAMES BOYCE, of Nelson, late of County Down, Ireland, is requested to WRITE to his BROTHER, Christopher, Post Office, Papanui, Canterbury, New Zealand.

Daily Southern Cross, 6 July 1865, Page 4 Marriage On July 4, at Otahuhu, by the Rev John Mackay, Franklin Bradley, formerly of Saintfield, County Down, Ireland, to Georgina, second daughter of Thomas A Kidd, Esq , J.P., formerly of Newry, County Down, Ireland - No cards.

Daily Southern Cross, 31 May 1865, Page 9 On May 25, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev P.H. Cornford?, Matthew D Sprigqs?, late of Newcastle on Tyne, to Cathrine, second daughter of Alexander Bradley, Esq , late of Saintfield, County Down, Ireland

Daily Southern Cross, 11 January 1869, Page 2 Marriage On January 9, at the residence of Mrs. Richardson, Weston House, Symond street, Auckland, by the Rev. P.H. Cornfield, Henry, eldest son of the Rev. H.F. Beasley, of Bishopstone, Wiltshire, England, to Jane, eldest daughter of A. Bradley, Esq., Wairoa, Kaipira, formerly of Saintfield, county Down,

Ireland.- Irish papers please copy.

Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, 19 January 1870, Page 4 Marriage On the 15th January, at Christ Church, Nelson, by the Rev. Richard J. Thorpe, Fleming Pinkston O'Reilly, eldest son of the late Caleb Barnes O'Reilly, Esq., Dublin, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of John O'Reilly Blackwood, Esq., Ballymenoch, Holywood, County Down, Ireland.

Daily Southern Cross, 1 November 1871, Page 3 Marriage O'Reilly - Blackwood - On October 24, at St. Mary's Church, Auckland, by the Ven. Archdeacon Maunsell, LL.D., Caleb Barnes O'Reilly, youngest son of the late C. B. O'Reilly, Dublin, and grandson of the late Fleming Pinkston O'Reilly, treasurer for the County Meath, Ireland, to Sophie, second daughter of John 0. R. Blackwood, Ballymenoch Home, County Down, Ireland.

New Zealand Tablet, 22 November 1906, Page 21 Marriage FITZGERALD - BROOKS.- On November 7, at St. Michael's, Rdtorua, by the Rev.

Father Kreymborg, John T., eldest son of Thomas Fitzgerald, of Rotorua, to Margaret, .youngest daughter of the late T. A. D. Brooks, of Ahaura, and niece of S. H. Brooks, Esq., 'Ballybrain,' County Down, Ireland.

Evening Post, 21 January 1888, Page 2 MARRIAGE Gatenby - Bronte - On 18th January, 1889, at the residence of the bride's parents, Tory-street, Wellington, by the Rev J. K. Elliott, Robert M. Gatenby, pharmaceutical chemist, to Catherine Jane, only daughter of John Bronte, Esq., pharmaceutical chemist, late of Dromore, County Down, Ireland.

Otago Witness, 28 March 1889, Page 13

A strange occurrence is reported from Lyttelton. At half-past 9 on Monday night two seamen observed a man apparently carrying a swag across the railway lines from the hillside and deliberately walk over the edge of the wharf into the sea. They ran to the spot and saw the man in the water, called to him, but met with no response, and a few moments after he sank from sight. The night watchman and some men obtained a boat and searched the locality, but in vain. This morning the police, after dragging for more than an hour, recovered a bundle containing a number of old and worthless articles of clothing, and a Bible. In this was written, "David Breeze, County Down, Ireland," and two other addresses - " Dalton-in-Furness," and "Pibama, Waimate Plains." This name is unknown to the police here. The body was recovered about 6 o'clock this evening.

Reference: Cyclopedia of New Zealand, Canterbury edition. Vol. 3 pages 924-927. Published 1903 CAIN, Samuel, Farmer, "Laurel Grove," Seadown. Mr Cain is a County Down man, and was born in 1849. He left Ireland for the Colony with his parents in 1859 by the ship "Clontarf." His father farmed at Milford near Temuka, where the subject under notice was bought up to farm life. He purchased a farm of 187 acres, and started on his own account in 1868, subsequently building his present residence in 1891. Mr. Cain owns another farm of 212 acres on the Seadown block. He is an active member of the Presbyterian Church, and has been chairman of the Seadown School committee since 1893. Mr Cain has been twice married, first to Miss Eagle, who died in 1880, leaving eleven children, and secondly to his first wife's sister, by whom he has three children.

Daily Southern Cross, 13 May 1843, Page 2 MARRIED On the llth instant, by Licence, by the Rev. J. F. Churton, Mr. Robert Bennett, of this town, to Jane, youngest daughter of Richard Clements, of Kilkeel, County Down, Ireland.

Reference: Cyclopedia of New Zealand, Canterbury edition. Vol. 3 pages 946-950 Published 1903 CORBETT, Hugh, Farmer, "Cricklewood House," Albury. Mr Corbett, who is the fourth son of Mr Thomas Corbett, late of Kinallen, County Down, Ireland, came to Lyttelton in the ship "Charlotte Gladstone," in 1870. Two of his brothers had arrived in the colony in 1862; and his father, mother, and his brother Thomas, now of Mayfield, and his two sisters, now Mrs Sinclair, of Wakanui, and Mrs Simmons, of Makikihi, came out in 1871. Soon after landing Mr Corbett went to the Dunstan diggings, where he spent one year, but meeting very little success, he returned to Canterbury, and took over the old accommodation house at Burnham. He did not like that life, however, and decided to try storekeeping at Greendale, where he bought a section of land, and built a store, and carried on business for eight years. He thought he would try farming and bought 570 acres of land at Ruapuna. This he subsequently let, and bought a small farm near Timaru, but not caring for sea air, he bought his present farm of "Cricklewood House," which contains 1050 acres. Mr Corbett still owns his original estate at Ruapuna. He was married in 1871, to Miss P. Fulton, fourth daughter of the late Mr John Fulton, of Kinalen County Down, Ireland. Miss Fulton also came out by the "Charlotte Gladstone," and landed in February, 1871, exactly a year later than Mr Corbett.

Timaru Herald October 1890

FULTON. At the residence of Mr Hugh Corbett, Cricklewood, James Fulton, Dromore, County Down, Ireland, in his 70th year.

Reference: Cyclopedia of New Zealand, Canterbury edition. Vol. 3 pages 950-951 Published 1903

CORBETT, James, Farmer, Cricklewood. Mr Corbett was born in 1856, in County Down, Ireland. He was educated in his birthplace, and brought up on his father's farm, which he managed until coming to Lyttelton in 1880. For sometime he was farming at Geraldine and Rangitata, and for fifteen years he had a small farm of sixty acres, at Ashburton Forks. In 1897 Mr Corbett sold out and acquired his present farm of 289 acres leasehold, and has improved his holding by fencing it and building a cottage. He runs about 450 sheep, and also does a little cropping. Mr Corbett has served on several school committees, and is now a member of the Cricklewood school committee. He was married, in Ireland, in 1878, to a daughter of the late Mr Hugh Corbett, of County Down. Mrs Corbett died in 1890, leaving four sons and one daughter.

Daily Southern Cross, 29 December 1870, Page 2 On December 20, at Shortland, by the Rev. James Hill, John Farrell?, county Fermangh, Ireland, to Eliza, second daughter of Benjamin Brown, Esq., Warringstown, county Down, Ireland.

Daily Southern Cross, 21 October 1874, Page 2 Marriage Cargo - Campbell - On October 10, at St. James's Presbyterian Church, Auckland, by the Rev. R.F. Maacnicol?, David Muilligan Cargo, of Belfast, to Mary Jane, only daughter of the late William Campbell, Esq, of Summer Hill House, Co_creany?, County Down, Ireland.

Hawera & Normanby Star, 2 December 1887, Page 2 MARRIAGE CORRY - ROGERS- At Otakeho, on the 1st December, by the Rev. W. H. Boot, Smithson Eden, son of the late Edward Smyth Corry, County Down, Ireland, to Emily, daughter of the late Charles James Rogers, Deputy Surgeon General, I.M.D.

Wanganui Herald, 22 February 1890, Page 4 Corry vs Thompson In the name of God, Amen, I, William Bell Corry, of Kilmore, in the county of Down, merchant do make and publish this as and for my last will and testament hereby revoking all other wills by me heretofore made. I leave my dwelling houses and offices find household furniture to my dear wife Sarah for her own use and that of my children till my eldest son reaches the age of 21 years,.... And I nominate and appoint my said wife and my brother-in-law, John Thompson, of Tullmane, executors of this my last will and testament and guardians of my children, and should my oldest son die under the age of 21 years and without lawful issue, I desire that my second son, on coming of age, shall be entitled to my said dwellinghouse, offices, furniture and lands, and if both of them should die under that age and without lawful issue, then that my youngest son shall be entitled there to.

... subscribed my name this 11th day of May 1860.

Daily Southern Cross, 1 October 1866, Page 7 On September 18, at Parnell, by the Rev. W. Morley, Wesleyan Minister, Mr.Wm. A. Cowan, of Corbally House, County Down, Ireland, to Elizabeth Jane, eldest daughter of Mr James Qualtrough, Mona Villa, East Tamaki.

Evening Post, 5 April 1897, Page 6 DEATH

Croskery.- On 3rd instant, at the Wellington Hospital, Alexauder Brown, second son of Hugh Croskery, Clontarf ; Dublin, Ireland, formerly of Downpatrick, County Down ; aged 59. Private interment.

Tuapeka Times, 20 February 1909, Page 3 OBITUARY.

Mrs ROSS CROZIER. One more of our old residents has passed away in the person of Mrs Ross Crozier, who died at her husband's residence early on Sunday morning last. The deceased lady, who was a native of County Down, Ireland, came out to New Zealand in the latter part of 1874, along with her husband and family, and came straight to Waitahuna, settling on Mount Stewart, where Mr Crozier's brother William had already taken up land. After some ten years' residence on Mount Stewart, Mr and Mrs Crozier, with their family, took up land on the Table Hill district, and removed over there, where they resided for over twenty years. A few years ago, owing to Mrs Crozier'a failing health, she and her husi band moved off their farm and came into Waitahuna, where they have lived since. ....Mrs Crozier leaves behind her husband and six daughters to mourn their loss. All her daughters are married except one, who holds a responsible position in Dunedin. The others are Mrs Gilmour, Dunedin, Mrs Beattie, Dunedin, Mrs Koeford, Invercargill, Mrs Bell, Ranfurly, and Mrs Flett, Table Hill. The funeral services, both at the house and the graveside, were conducted yesterday (Tuesday) by the Rev. J. S. Ponder, and were most impressive.

Evening Post, 4 October 1915, Page 8 CANTERBURY BATTALION.

(Reported Dangerously 111 29th Sept.)

Crutchley, Robert James, 6/1504 Pte. (R. L. Crutchley, Kilkeel, County Down, Ireland, father)

Evening Post, 23 December 1903, Page 5 Death Last Sunday the death occurred at Southsea of Surgeon Major-General James Davis, late of the Army Medical Staff. He was the eldest son of Dr. W. A. Davis, of Newry, County Down, and in the year 1866 he married a daughter of Major Nixon, of Wanganui, New Zealand. General Davis received his medical education in Ireland, and in 1858 he joined tho army as Assistant Surgeon ; he served in that rank with the 57th Regiment in the New Zealand War 1861, and was present at the repulse on the attack on Camp Nukumaru, and in, the engagement at Kakaramea. The deceased gentleman retired in 1895, and at the time of his death was 63 years of age.

Daily Southern Cross, 6 September 1861, Page 5 MARRIED On August 29, by the Rev D Bruce, P E Dillon, eldest son of Mr Anthony Dillon, Garret Ross, Magherahin, County Down, Ireland, to Elizabeth Edge Southwell, of Auckland.

Daily Southern Cross, 2 January 1864, Page 3 Marriage On December 31st, at Wynyardton Villa, Auckland, by the Rev David Bruce, Mr James Norton of H M Customs Auckland to Mary Jane, youngest daughter of Mr Anthony Dillon, Magheralin, County Down, Ireland.

Daily Southern Cross, 30 June 1864, Page 10 On May 31, by the Rev. D Bruce, Mr George Scandrett, of Kilwjilin, near Mona, to Miss Helena, daughter of Mr. Anthony Dillon, Garret? Ross, Magheralin, County Down, Ireland.

Daily Southern Cross, 9 February 1870, Page 3 Marriage On February 7, at the residence of P. E. Dillon, Esq , Grafton Boad, by the Rev. T. Hamer, Henry Nelson, second son of the Rev J. N. Garland, of Canterbury, Kent, England, to Maria, fourth daughter of the late Anthony Dillon, of Magheralin, County Down, Ireland.

Otago Witness, 17 June 1887, Page 21 Marriage Donald - Stuart.- On the 11 th May, at the residence of Mrs Major, Dowling street, Dunedin, by the Rev. R. J. Porter, Mornington, Thomas Donald, late of County Down, Ireland, to Mary Elizabeth Stuart, third daughter of the late John Stuart, County Derry, Ireland.

Otago Witness, 14 December 1888, Page 14 An inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of John Doran was held before Mr Coroner Carew at the hospital yesterday. Eliza Doran stated that the deceased was her husband. He was born in County Down, Ireland, and had been 25 years in New Zealand. He was a labourer, and had been in MrMeenan's employ since January last. Witness resided at North-Bast Harbour, but her husband at Mr Meeuan's, where he worked. On Saturday night he came home, and left the next day. He had not been well for about six months. He suffered with his chest, also with rheumatism. That the deceased was accidentally poisoned by taking acetic acid administered by himself.

Daily Southern Cross, 21 May 1864, Page 4 Death On May 10, at Onehunga, George, the eldest son of James Ferguson, late of County Down, Ireland. Home papers please copy. The funeral will leave his father's residence, Church street, Onehunga to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. Friends are respectfully requested to attend.

Taranaki Herald, 1 May 1869, Page 2 Marriage

FORSYTHE-GREY.- On the 17th April, at Christchurch, Wanganui, by the Rev. C.H. S. Nicholls, William Forsythe, Color-Sergeant 18th R.I., son of Mr. Joshua Forsythe, of Newry, County Down, Ireland, to Charlotte Grey, only daughter of Hori Grey (native chief), Putiki.

Daily Southern Cross, 17 January 1866, Page 4 Marriage On January 16 at Grey-street, by the Rev. D. Bruce James Christie, of Wangaroa, Bay of Islands, late of Glasgow, to Sarah youngest daughter of Mr. Geo. Griffin, late of Newry, county Down, Ireland

Daily Southern Cross, 29 January 1866, Page 9 Marriage On January 3, at St Paul's Church, by the Rev. J. R. Lloyd, Oliver Payne Sweeting, eldest son of Mr. James Sweeting, of Watford, Herts, England, to Sophia Griffin, fourth daughter of Mr. George Griffin, late of Newiy, county Down, Ireland.

Otago Witness, 28 January 1865, Page 13 MARRIED On the 20th January, at St. Paul's Church by the Revd Mr Edwards, Alfred, only son of Robert Graham, Esq., Bolton-le-moors, Lancashire, England, to Eliza, third daughter of the late James Denison, Esq., Lisborne, County Down, Ireland.

Evening Post, 19 March 1877, Page 2 Marriage Donaldson - Knowles. - On 17th March, at St. Peter's Church, Wellington, by the Venerable Archdeacon Stock, James, second son of the late Thomas Donaldson, County Down, Ireland, to Mary Ann, eldest daughter of the late Samuel Knowles, Kent, England. [Napier papers please copy.]

Evening Post, 15 June 1904, Page 5 Death Another veteran has passed away in the person of Mr. James Donaldson, whose funeral took place yesterday from his late residence, Milton street, Spreydon, Canterbury. The deceased was born in County Down, Ireland, and at the age of 18 enlisted in the 37th Regiment of Foot. In August, 1849, he arrived in Ceylon, and shortly afterwards his regiment was ordered to India, where he served through the Indian Mutiny. Arriving in Wellington in 1860, he joined the police force, and in the same year was appointed to a position at the Wellington Gaol. In January, 1883, he was appointed Gaoler at Addington Prison, retiring in consequence of the gaol being closed in 1889.

New Zealand Tablet, 14 July 1904, Page 17 Death DOWNEY - At Waitahuna, Patrick Downey, native of Mayo, bridge, near Newry, County Down, Ireland. The result of an accident. Deeply regretted.- R I.P.

New Zealand Tablet, 14 July 1904, Page 20 MR. P. DOWNEY, WAITAHUNA I regret record the death of Mr Patrick Downey, of Waitahuna, which resulted from injuries recieved through the wheel of a traction engine falling on him. The deceased was a native of Mayobridge, near Newry, County Down, and was about 60 years of age. The interment took place at the Lawrence Cemetery, Very Rev. Mgr O'Leary officiating at the graveside. The deceased was a widower, his wife having died some six years ago. A young family of seven children - 5 girls and 2 boys - the eldest of whom is only 19 years of age, is left to mourn their loss.- R.I.P. Inquest - Tuapeka Times, 29 June 1904, Page 3 Daniel Keenan, farmer, Waitahuna West, said be recognised the body as that of Patriok Downey, his brother-in-law.

Daily Southern Cross, 11 September 1866, Page 3 Marriage On September 8, at the residence of the bride's mother, Dedwood, by the Rev.James Hill, Mr. S M. Hill, of Leeds, Yorkshire, to Mary Eliza, only daughter of the late James Duff, Esq , of Kilmood, County Down, Ireland.

Daily Southern Cross, 1 March 1873, Page 2 Death Duff - On February 28, at Wakefield street, Alfred, youngest son of the late James Duff, of Ballyhundon, Florida, County Down, Ireland - Belfast papers please copy.

New Zealand Tablet, 3 April 1902, Page 20 Obituary.

Mr DAVID FINLAY, SYDENHAM. It is with sincere regret we have to record the death of Mr David Finlay, of Sydenham, Christchurch. The deceased was born in Maryborough, Queen's County, and before coming to this Colony resided for a time in Dromore, County Down. Mr Finlay came with his wife and family to Christchurch in 1887. The deceased, who was 79 years of age, had been a sufferer for a number of years, bearing his infirmities with great fortitude. He died on March 17, having received all the consolations of holy religion. Having always entertained a great desire to return to the Old Country, as he used to say, 'in order to leave his bones in the Island of Saints,' which, unfortunately, was beyond possibility, it is nevertheless somewhat remarkable that he should be permitted to depart this life on the "Feast of St Patrick. The remains were removed to the Pro-Cathedral on Thursday, when the Rev. Father McDonnell celebrated a Requiem Mass, and also officiated at the grave. The deceased leaves a widow, four sons, and one daughter to mourn their loss.

New Zealand Tablet, 9 June 1904, Page 20 Mrs Mary FINLAY. There passed away on May 27 at her late residence, Sydenham (writes our Christchurch correspondent), a devoted and practical Catholic in the person of Mrs. Mary Finlay. The deceased lady with her late husband and family came to the Colony sixteen years ago. She was a native of Navan, County Meath, Ireland, and resided prior to her departure for New Zealand at Dromore, County Down. The deceased was 73 years of age. She leaves a family of one daughter and four sons. Her husband, the late Mr David Finlay pre-deceased her but a few years. ... interment taking place at the Sydenham cemetery in the afternoon.

Daily Southern Cross, 13 September 1871, Page 2 Marriage Glenny - Fitzgibbon -At her residence, Mount Lizard, Levuka, Ovalau, by the Rev. William Floyd, Rector of Ovalau, Caroline Marie Lee Beamish Virive Fitzgibbon, of Brackhewn, county of Limerick, to J. Glenny, of Newry, county Down, Ireland, and lately of Ceylon.

Daily Southern Cross, 1 October 1866, Page 7 Marriage On August 29, by special license, in St. Mary's Church, Parnell, by the Rev.Dr. Maunsell, John Ferguson, of Auckland, late of Downpatrick, Ireland, to Ellen Marks, late of Bristol, England. No cards.

Daily Southern Cross, 31 May 1864, Page 10 Death On May 10, at Onehunga, George, the eldest son of James Ferguson, late of County Down, Ireland. Home papers please copy.

Otago Witness, 14 August 1880, Page 17 Death On the 7th August, at the Bay View Hotel, Patrick Fitzpatrick, the beloved husband of Mary Fitzpatrick, of Downpatrick, County Down, Ireland; aged, 46 years. Home papers please copy.

Tuapeka Times, 18 August 1909, Page 3 THE LATE JOHN GILLIARD.

Mr D. Murray, writing from South Dunedin, says : It came as a surprise and a shock to me to hear of the death of old Jack Gilliard, of Wetherstanes. He and I were mates for a good number of years and I think I am the only one to whom he ever spoke of his relations. He was a native of County Down, Ireland ; his people farming some land there. The complaint he suffered from for so many years was, I think, due to heredity, for he told me that his father used to hobble over his farm with the aid of two sticks for ten years before his death, and that an uncle of his was bedridden for a number of years. About ten or fifteen years ago a nephew from Ireland, arrived in New Zealand and looked him up and left him a supply of clothing and a violin. Among the articles of clothing was an Irish frieae overcoat. The last time I saw him, three years ago, I asked him where his nephew was when he replied that he was not sure but he thought he was in some part of Canterbury. Jack was a lively Irishman but of a very suspicious nature and very sensitive to ridicule. He was a good, hard working mate.

New Zealand Tablet, 20 December 1906, Page 24 Otago Witness, 19 December 1906, Page 38 Obit Taranaki Herald, 18 December 1906, Page 7 We regret to report the death of Mr Hugh Gourley, an old and highly esteemed resident of Dunedin, who passed away at the, age of 81 years. Mr Gourley born in 1825.was a native of Ballinahinch, County Down, Ireland. He spent his youth and early manhood in his native place, and then moved with his father to Newtownards, in the same county and when he was 27 years of age, in 1852, he was attracted to the Australian gold diggings, landing in Melbourne in that year by the ship Emigrant, of Liverpool, fie remained in Melbourne for 12 months, and then went to Geelong, where he remained some time, and afterwards went to Ballarat and other digging places, eventually returning to Geelong, .whore he <topped nine years. In 1852 he came out to Australia, and spent about ten years in Victoria, principally in Geelong. He came to New Zealand in 1861, attracted by the discovery of gold in Otago. After spending some time in Central Otago he returned to Victoria, and brought back his family to New Zealand. He started in business in Dunedin, among his other undertakings being a line of coaches to Port Chalmers. He was a saddler. Mr Gourley was married to a daughter of Mr J. Johnston, County Down, Ireland, and had four sons and four daughters, one of the sons having been killed in the South African war. The late Mrs Gourley predeceased her husband by 32 years.

Evening Post, 21 May 1892, Page 3

Thomas, Elizabeth or Sarah Greenan, sailed in the Wild Duck, from County Down, Ireland, write to Ed. M'Grady, Wunghnu, Goulbonrn Valley, Victoria.

New Zealand Tablet, 31 July 1885, Page 15 Marriage Graham - Connelly.- On July 22, at Gore, by the Rev. Father Newport, James Gordon, second son of John Graham, Esq., Dromore, County Down, Ireland, to Annie F. T. S., eldest daughter of the late Peter Connelly, Esq , of Christchurch, and Mrs. Margaret Connelly, Ballarat Hotel, Kanieri, West Coast.

West Coast Times, 17 October 1903, Page 2 Sir George Grey, K.C.B, Governor and Cymmarder-in Chief of New Zealand, was born at Lisburn, partly in the County of Antrim, partly in the County of Down, Ireland, in 1812. After the passing of the New Zealand Constitution Act he was appointed Governor of the Colony in 1852.

Timaru Herald March 1888

HAWKINS - HAWKINS. On March 24th, at the residence of Mrs Bezzant, Church Street, Timaru, by the Rev. W.B. Marten, Michael eldest son of William Hawkins, Bangor, County Down, Ireland, to Nellie only daughter of Michael Hawkins, Lyttelton. Christchurch papers please copy.

Taranaki Herald, 2 December 1905, Page 4 Marriage HAIRE-STUART.-On the 9th November at St. James' Church, Lower Hutt, by the Rev. Joshua Jones, William Nassau, elder, son of Arthur Haire, manager of Provincial Bank of Ireland, Banbridge, County Down to Rosaline, youngest daughter of William Stuart, late District Land Registrar, Wellington.

Daily Southern Cross, 5 February 1868, Page 2 Marriage On January 29, by special license, at Mahurangi, by the Rev. Robert McKinney, W. H. Maxwell, Esq., son of the late David Maxwell, Esq., of St. Petersburg, Russia, to Maria Glenny, second daughter of James Glenny, Esq., of Komokoriki, formerly of Newry, County Down, and Armagh, Ireland.

Daily Southern Cross, 4 October 1871, Page 3 Marriage Graham - Laughlin - On August 28, at Watson's Royal Hotel, Dunedin, by; the Rev. G Sutherland of First Church, Dunedin, Henry Graham, merchant, of Arrow Town, Otago, late of Granhamstown, and formerly of County Down, to Isabella, third daughter of John Laughlin, of Grahamstown. - Thames and home papers please copy.

Daily Southern Cross, 4 January 1866, Page 4 Marriage On January 3, at St. Paul's Church, by the Rev. J. R. Lloyd, Oliver Payne Sweeting, eldest son of Mr. James Sweeting, of Watford, Herts, England, to Sophia Griffin, fourth daughter of Mr. George Griffin, late of Newry, county Down, Ireland.

Waikato Times, 31 May 1881, Page 2 Death GWYNNE - On the 30th March, at his residence, Drumreagh, Rosstrevor, County Down, Ireland, Mr Robert Gwynne (father of Mr Richard Gwynne, Hamilton), in his 91st year.

Evening Post, 8 August 1908, Page 1 Death

HAMMOND.- Passed away on the 7th August, at Wellington Hospital, Robert William Hammond, late of Dromore, County Down, Ireland; aged 77 years.

North Otago Times, 18 October 1890, Page 2 Marriage At the Manse, Papakaio, on the 14th instant, by the Rev. John Steven, James Renwick Harvey, son of John M'Culloch Harvey, Drumlough, County Down, Ireland, to Matilda (Tillie), granddaughter of the late Robert Gilmour, Ballynagg, Coleraine, County Derry, Ireland.

North Otago Times, 5 March 1884, Page 2 Death On the 1st instant, at Oamaru, Margaret, the wife of Samuel Harrey, aged 69, late of County Down, Ireland. The funeral will leave her late residence, Torridge street, to-day (Saturday) at 1.33. Friends' please accept this intimation. John Thompson, Undertaker.

Daily Southern Cross, 1 November 1866, Page 5 Five persons have been drowned at the Chatham Islands by the upsetting of a boat. They were - Mr. James Hay, native of the county Down, Ireland, Robert Williams, a Cornishman ; a Maori woman, his wife ; George Thorne, a native of Barnstaple ; and Kariko, a Maori.

Daily Southern Cross, 27 October 1866, Page 6 It is our painful duty to record the following melancholy occurrence, by which five lives have been lost. Mr. James Hay, the proprietor of a sheep station at Teraki, on the western side of this island, having disposed of a lot of wethers, to be delivered at Waitangi, procured the assistance of Robert Williams, an old Bettler at Teraki, and arranged for the use of hit whale-boat; accordingly the sheep were stowed in the boat, and they, together with Williams' wife, and a Maori named Kariko, sailed for Waitangi, a distance of about 25 miles ; the sheep were duly delivered, and, upon the first favourable breeze, the party prepared to return, taking with them two casks of sugar, weighing about five hundredweight, a quantity of old sails, and a passenger named George Thorne..... At the time of departure the parties were strictly sober and the general and doubtless the correct opinion is, that the boat literally broke down under them. Mr. James Hay, who was about 22 years of age was a native of County Down, Ireland, from whence he had recently arrived. About 18 months since, he came to the Chatham Islands for the purpose of securing a sheep run. He was successful in his object, and a few months since he received a consignment of sheep from New Zealand. Robert Williams, aged 51, was > Oornishraan, from the far-famed fishing town of St. lves. From earliest youth he was trained to the sea, and for many years served as able seaman in the East India Company's service. About fourteen years since he settled on this island, and ultimately married an aboriginal or Moriori woman, but one of the best of her race. This poor woman was lost with him. George Thorne, who arrived very recently in charge of sheep for Mr. Hay, was about thirty-five years of age. We understand that he was a native of Barnstaple, in the north of Devon. Kariko was an unmarried Maori of Tupuange, about twenty-five years of age.

Daily Southern Cross, 23 August 1871, Page 2 Marriage Henshaw - Oman -On August 16, at St Peter's Church, Onehunga, by the Rev. A.G. Purchas, Thomas Joseph, only son of the late Mr. Joseph. Henshaw, of the County Down, Ireland, to Eleanor, youngest daughter of Mr. George Oman, late of Caithness, Scotland.

Evening Post, 1 October 1912, Page 7 Death The death is announced of Mr. Robert Houston, ex-M.P. for Bay of Islands, which took place at Mangonui last Friday, Deceased, who was 70 years of age, was born in County Down, Ireland, and was educated at Belfast Academy and at Queen's College, Belfast. In 1864 he arrived in Lyttelton, but shortly afterwards went to Auckland district, where he subsequently became storekeeper at Mangonui. The deceased gentleman held many public positions, and was for 24 years chairman of the Mangonui County Council. He represented Bay of Islands from 1891 until 1908, when he retired from public life. For fifteen years he was chairman of the Native Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives.

Daily Southern Cross, 26 August 1868, Page 1 HUGHES, THOMAS, late of Ardglass, County Down, A LETTER lies for you at the office of this paper.

Hughes family: Richard and Susannah Hughes (nee Gibson) and their children left County Down, Ireland and arrived at Lyttelton aboard the Huntress in April 1863. They settled in Kingsdown, south of Timaru. Richard was a Farmer. He died in 1880 from injuries sustained when he fell from a spring cart. He is buried in the Hughes family plot in Timaru Cemetery.

Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, 24 August 1859, Page 2 DIED On 5th May last, at Bechfield, near Hillsborough, County Down, Margaret, relict of the late Mr. Thomas Hume, aged seventy-five years.

Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, 10 December 1862, Page 4 Died.

On the 16th August, at Beachville, County Down, Ireland, Annie, wife of Mr. William Hume.

Tuapeka Times, 8 September 1909, Page 3

Mr William JOHNSTON, GABRIELS GULLY.

The immediate cause of death was heart failure supervening on a severe attack of pleurisy which laid him aside some three months ago. The late Mr Johnston was a native of County Down, Ireland, and came to New Zealand 41 years ago, and with the exception of the first 18 months, has resided for the whole of that period in this district. For many years he was engaged in mining on the Blue Spur.... He leaves a family of one son and two daughters (unmarried) to mourn his loss, his wife having predeceased him six years ago. The deep respect in which he was held was shown by the large nitfriber of m earners from Blue Spur, Lawrence, and surrounding districts who followed his remains to the Lawrenre Cemetery. The service at the house and grave side was conducted by the Rev. R. S. Allan.

Otago Witness, 21 November 1889, Page 21 On the 9th November 1889, at his farm, Morton, by accidental gunshot wound, James Kenyon, native of County Down, Ireland; aged 56 years.

New Zealand Tablet, 14 July 1904, Page 20 Mr. W. J. KILLEN, ADDISONS FLAT I regret (writes a correspondent) to record the death after a long illness of Mr William John Killen, of Addisons Flat, a brother of Mr Richard Killen, who passed peacefully away on June 29, at the, age of 55 years. The deceased was a good Catholic and died fortified by all the rites of Holy Church, being attended during his last hours by the Ven Archpriest Walshe. The Rev. Father Malloy read the burial service at the graveside. The late Mr. Killen was a resident of Addisons Flat for 31 years, and was born at Ardglass?, County Down. He leaves a grown-up family of three sons and four daughters to mourn their loss. - R.I.P.

Evening Post, 14 November 1876, Page 2

AUCKLAND. 13th November. An electric storm on Saturday appears to have been very severe.

At 10.15 a.m. on Saturday morning the deceased asked him for a shovel to alter the water-table. Deceased went outside to the mill. Witness was inside when he saw a stream of fire coming straight down over the mill. The lightning knocked me up against the bank four feet away, and blinded me. When I recovered James Lockie cried, "There's Christy's hat." I ran out and saw Leathan on the ground. He was dead. Deceased belonged to Portadown, County Down, Ireland.

Daily Southern Cross, 23 November 1870, Page 2 Marriage On November 15, at Aratapu, by the Rev. M. Breach, Samuel youngest son of Alexander Bradley Longwood, Kaipara, formerly of Saintfield, County Down, Ireland, to Fanny, youngest daughter of the late Thomas A. Kidd, Esq. J P , formerly of Newry, County Down, Ireland, and late of Liverpool, England.

Daily Southern Cross, 9 April 1869, Page 2 Marriage On April 3, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. J Hill, eldest daughter of John Loughlin, Graham's Town, Thames, late of county Down, Ireland, to John James Woods, second son of Henry Woods, Esq , county Tyrone, Ireland. - Home papers please copy.

Daily Southern Cross, 10 September 1870, Page 2 Death At the residence of Mr. Patrick Aitken, Mount St. Mary's, Auckland, John H.Loury, land surveyor, late of Downpatrick, County Down, Ireland. Aged 55 years. The funeral will leave at 2 pm this day. Friends are invited.

Daily Southern Cross, 12 September 1870, Page 2 Died At the residence of Mr. Patrick Aitkin, Mount St. Mary's Auckland, John F. Lowry, land surveyor, late of Downpatrick, County Down, Ireland. Aged 55 years.

Evening Post, 4 August 1914, Page 1 Marriage

GIBSON-LEMON.- On the 4th August, 1864, at St. Enoch's Presbyterian Church, Melbourne, Victoria, by the Rev. Andrew Mitchell Ramsey. Thomas Wright Gibson to Jane Lemon; both of Bangor, County Down, Ireland, now of No. 4. Bosworth-terrace, Wellington, New Zealand. (Golden Wedding)

Evening Post, 22 March 1913, Page 1 Death BUTT.- On the 2lst March, 1913, at Corornandel-street. Eliza Ormiston Butt; born at Warrenpoint, Co. Down, Ireland. Private interment.

Daily Southern Cross, 1 April 1867, Page 8 At the residence of Mr. Maiden, Karangahape Road, by the Rev. P. H. Cornford. Mary Coulter, late of Downpatrick, Ireland, to John Jones, of Nuke Farm, Market Drayton, Shropshire, England.

Evening Post, 6 January 1903, Page 6 MARRIAGE Croskery - Clark.- Oh 17th December, 1902, at the Baptist Church, by the Rev. Chas. Dallaston, Alexander W., eldest son of the late Alexander Brown Croskery, Esq., of Downpatrick, Ireland, to Emily, fourth daughter of Joseph Clark, Esq., of this city.

Evening Post, 1 June 1911, Page 1 MARRIAGE CROSKERY - POWELL - On the 10th May at St Thomas's Church, Newtown, by the Rev. E. Bond, William Hugh, second son of the late Alexander Croskery, Downpatrick, Ireland, to Emma May, youngest daughter of Thos. 8. Powell, Wellington.

Daily Southern Cross, 19 March 1867, Page 3 MARRIAGE At the residence of Mr. Maiden, Karangahape Road, by the Rev P. H. Cornford, Mary Coulter, late of Downpatrick, Ireland, to John Jones, of Nuke Farm, Market Drayton, Shropshire, England.

BRADLEY - KIDD

On 4th July 1865 at Otahuhu by Rev John Macky, Franklin Bradley, formerly of Sainfield, Co Down, Ireland, to Georgina, second daughter of Thomas A Kidd Esq, JP, formerly of Newry, Co. Down, Ireland. No cards. [NZ'er 10 Jul 1865]

BRAITHWAITE - DILLON

On 29th July 1861 at Wesley College, Auckland, by Rev Mr Rause, Mr John Braithwaite only son of the late C Braithwaite, Huddersfield, England, to Isabella, eldest daughter of Mr Anthony Dillon, Garret Ross, Maghiralin, Co. Down, Ireland. [NZ'er 17 Aug 1861]

DILLON - SOUTHWELL

On 29th August 1861 by Rev D Bruce, P E Dillon, eldest son of Mr Anthony Dillon, Garret Ross, Maghiralin, Co. Down, Ireland, to Elizabeth Edge Southwell, Auckland. [NZ'er 31 Aug 1861]

DILWORTH - HALL

On Tuesday 12th July 1853 at the resident of the bride's brother, Otahuhu, by Rev Thomas Buddle, James Dilworth Esq of Remuera, to Isabel, second daughter of the late Thomas Hall Esq, of Mount Prospect, County Down, Ireland. [NZ'er 16th Jul 1853]

FALLOONA - THOMSON

On November 11, at the Church of St Michael, Rotorua, John Falloona of Ballybranagh, Co Down, Ireland to Elizabeth Martha, daughter of Archibald John Thomson of Rathmines, Dublin, Ireland. [Bay of Plenty Times, Mon 16 Nov 1891, p2]

Daily Southern Cross,1 October 1866, Page 7 MARRIAGES.

On August 29, by special license, in St. Mary's Church, Parnell, by the Eev.Dr. Maunsell, John Ferguson, of Auckland, late of Downpatrick, Ireland, to Ellen Marks, late of Bristol, England. No cards.

Evening Post, 13 October 1890, Page 2 MARRIAGE Finlay Smith -On Thursday, 9th October, 18S0, at the residence of the bride's parents, Bellevue, The Terrace, Wellington, by the Rev J. Paterson, assisted by the Rev Wm. Grant, of New Plymouth, Rev. John Beck, eldest son of William Finlay, Sea View House, Newtownards, Co. Down. Ireland, to Helen (Nellie), eldest surviving daughter of James Smith, Te Aro House

FITZPATRICK

On Saturday last, January 18th, at the Military Hospital, Corporal Edward Fitzpatrick, H.M. 14th Regt of Foot, formerly of Warrenpoint, Co. Down, Ireland. [NZ'er 25 Jan 1862]

Daily Southern Cross, 3 September 1866, Page 4 MARRIAGE On August 29, by special license, in St. Mary's Church, Parnell, by the Rev.Dr. Maunsell, John Ferguson, of Auckland, late of Downpatrick, Ireland, to Ellen Marks, late of Bristol, England. No cards.

Otago Witness, Issue Page 13 MARRIAGE.

On the 6th June, at the Blue Spur, Tuapeka, by the Rev. T. Menzies, Robert Ledlow, of Rathfriland, Co. Down, Ireland, to Miss Sarah Hall, seventh daughter of Mr M. Hall, Ballycastle, Co. Antrim, Home papers please copy.

Evening Post, 5 January 1895, Page 2 MARRIAGE Mackin-Gardiner -On 1st November, at St. Mary's Cathedral, Broughton-street, Edinburgh, by Canon Donlevy, Patrick Mackin. L.R.C.P., Edin., L.R.C.S., Edin., L.T.P.S., Glas., L.S.A., Lond., lately of Wellington, New Zealand, youngest son of the late Patrick Mackin, Dunvil, Kilkeel, Co. Down, Ireland, to Marv, eldest daughter of the late Isaac Gardiner, Reefton, New Zealand. (I have further information on this family).

MILLER - NUTTRASS

On 5 April 1883, at the bride's residence Kihikihi, Waikato, Auckland NZ, by the Rev W Evans of Cambridge, assisted by the Rev Mr Neville of Te Awamutu, Archibald, son of James Miller, Shrigley Killyleagh, County Down, Ireland to Hannah, daughter of Joseph Nattrass, Huntershieldford, St John's Chapel, Weardale, Durham, England. [Waikato Times, Thur 26 Apr 1883]

MILLAR On July 8, at Kihikihi, Archibald Millar, late of Killyleagh, County

Down, Ireland, aged 26 years. The funeral will leave his late residence for Kihikihi cemetery at 3pm today. [Waikato Times, Sat 10 Jul 1886 + short article same day]

MILLER - COLLINS

On October 16, at the Manse, Te Awamutu, by the Rev Mr Evans, Cambridge, assisted by the Rev F J Roberts, Te Awamutu, Henry, third son of James Miller, Shrigley, Killyleagh, Count Down, Ireland to Jennie, only daughter of the late Lancelot Collins, Huntsheildforth, Wearedale, England.

[Waikato Times, Tues 23 Oct 1888]

Otago Witness, 21 August 1901, Page 43 Marriage McCAMMON - CAMERON. - On the 15th August, at the residence of the bridegroom's brother, North-East Valley, by the Rev. D. Borrie, Thomas M'Cammon, youngest son of the late Wm. M'Cammon, Co. Down, Ireland, to Mary, eldest daughter of John Cameron, Maungatua.

PRESTON On March 18, at her residence Katikati, Margaret, beloved wife of

William Preston and youngest daughter of Moses Whiteside, Ballygowan, Dromore, Co Down, Ireland, aged 60 years. Deeply regretted. Home papers please copy. [Bay of Plenty Times, Fri 24 Mar 1893, p4]

Evening Post, 8 September 1915, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND ENGINEERS. Wounded wrist 9th August. Savage, William (Brit. Sec), 4/226 a, Spr. (William Savage, Barr Hall, Portaferry, Co. Down, father) ;

Evening Post, Volume 24 September 1915, Page 2 Wounded CANTERBURY BATTALION.

Lively, James, 6/2189, Pte. (Peter Lively, Barnmeen, Rathfriland Co. Down, Ireland, father)

SCANDRETT - DILLON

On Tuesday 31st May 1864 by Rev D Bruce, Mr George Scandrett of Kilwarlin near Moira, to Miss Helena, daughter of Mr Anthony Dillon, Garret Ross, Magheralin, Co. Down, Ireland. [NZ'er 7 Jun 1864]

New Zealand Tablet, 17 June 1909, Page 941

SMYTH.- On May 25, at the Hospital, Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay, Henry Smyth, late of Kumeroa; aged 80 years. R.I.P. (Downpatrick and Belfast papers please copy.)

Evening Post, 6 September 1910, Page 1 Death

STEVENSON - On the 5th September, 1910, at his residence, 41, Murphy-street,

Edward Jones Agnew, second son of the late James Stevenson. Manager Northern Bank, Downpatrick, Ireland, and beloved husband of Alice Chapman Stevenson,

and late of the Audit Department. Private interment.

Evening Post, 30 October 1907, Page 1 MARRIAGE

BOYLE- STEVENSON - On the 28th October, at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, Federated Malay States, by the Acting Colonial Chaplain (Bishop's

Surrogate). Rev. Frank G. Swindell, M.A., Brudenell Plummer, son of Major A. Boyle, Bridge Hill House, Limavady, Co. Derry, Ireland, to Letita Birney G.

S., only daughter of E. J. A. Stephenson, Wellington, late Audit Inspector, New Zealand, and granddaughter of the late James Stevenson of Kneckan? and

Ash Park, Co. Derry and Manager Northern Bank, Downpatrick, Co. Down, Ireland.

TANNER - McDOWELL

On March 4, at Trinity Church, Tauranga, by the Lord Bishop of Waiupu, Thomas Tanner of Tauranga to Mary, eldest daughter of Henry McDowell of Te Puke, formerly of Hillsborough, County Down, Ireland. [Bay of Plenty Times, Thur 6 Mar 1884, p2]

THOMSON On 25th December 1862 at the residence of Ross Cannings Esq, near the Northern Hotel, Great North Road, aged 94 yrs, Jane, relict of the late Samuel Thompson Esq of Saintfield, Co. Down, Ireland. [NZ'er 27 Dec 1862]

TEAGUE At Parnell on Good Friday, Margaret Anne, daughter of Mr W E Teague, formerly of Hillsboro, Co. Down, aged 7 yrs. [NZ'er 4 Apr 1863]

New Zealand Tablet, 3 September 1903, Page 17 Death Mackin - On the 11th July, at Lurganreagh, Kilkeel County Down, Ireland, Nicholas Mackin, only brother to Dr. Mackin, of Wellington, aged 45 years.- R.I.P.  (I have further information on this family).

Evening Post, 24 April 1902, Page 6 Death MAGEE - On the 23rd April 1902, at Wellington, Thomas Alexander Magee, of Ballymurphy, County Down, Ireland, aged 65 years.

Evening Post, 25 March 1915, Page 2

Mr Allan Maguire, one of Wellington's oldest citizens, died yesterday, after a long illness. Born at Newry, County Down, Ireland, seventy-one years ago, the late Mr. Maguire landed in Auckland with his brother fifty-six years ago, having come to these islands for the benefit of his health. Both of them roughed it on the Thames goldfields for a considerable period, and subsequently joined the throng which found a Wealth of adventure and experience on the West Coast diggings, where his memory is still held in kindly regard by the small remnants of the band of diggers still remaining from those early days. Returning to Auckland, Mr. Maguire who was a stonemason by trade, went in for contracting, and among other works, ho constructed the Auckland waterworks, the levelling of Emily-place, the Arcade in Queen-street, the old Opera House, the Newmarket railway bridge, and so on....He leaves a widow and family of three — two sons and a daughter. The sons are Mr. C. C. Maguire, of Wellington, and J. E. C.

Maguire, of Bartholomew's Hospital Staff, London. The daughter is Mrs. L.McKenzie, of Dufferin-street, Wellington.

Evening Post, 3 April 1908, Page 7

Dr. Mackin, of Wellington, who has been on a tour of the world, has just returned. He spent much time in Japan, and also visited the United States, London, Norway, and Ireland, and his old home in Rostrevor, County Down.  (I have further information on this family).

Otago Witness, 15 February 1905, Page 61 The death of Mr John Martin, farmer, of Crown Terrace, and one of the oldest residents in the Arrowtown district, is reported by the Lake County Press. The deceased gentleman was born in County Down, Ireland, and came to Australia while quite a young man. After following lie occupation of a carrier in both Victoria and New South Wales for some time he crossed the seas to New Zealand, being' attracted by the rush to Fox diggings. Fortune favoured him, for he worked a highly payable claim at Maoetown. About 20 years ago the late Mr Martin took up land on the Crown Terrace, where he followed the occupation of a farmer till the time of his death. He was widely respected and esteemed, and his chief characteristic was uprightness. He leaves a widow and family of six — two daughters and four sons.

Otago Witness, 10 May 1884, Page 17 Death On the 28th April 1884, at Otakia, N.Z , of inflammation, John Matthews, second son of Andrew Matthews, Esq., County Down, Ireland; aged 43. Belfast and Newry papers please copy.

Otago Witness, 23 March 1878, Page 14 Marriage On the 18th March, by the Rev Dr Stuart, Wm Maxwell, of County Down, Ireland, to Sarah Mullholland, of County Derry, Ireland.

West Coast Times, 28 November 1870, Page 1 Marriage Merrit — Sullivan — On the 16th November, at the White House Hotel, Hokitika, James Merrit, of Fox's Creek, storekeeper, third son of Thomas Merrit, late of Mayes, County Down, Ireland, to Annie Sullivan, of Hokitika, youngest daughter of Michael Sullivan, of County Clare, Ireland.

Otago Witness, Issue 2759, 30 January 1907, Page 42 If Isaac Milliken, last heard of in Wyndham, New Zealand, about three years ago, would COMMUNICATE with THOMAS McBRIDE, Portavo, Donaghadec, County Down, Ireland, be would hear of something for his benefit.

Wanganui Herald, 27 April 1899, Page 3 SUDDEN DEATH OF MR HUGH MORROW.

Mr Hugh Morrow, death occured at his residence, Bell street, last evening. .... The deceased, who was 67 years of age, was a native of County Down, Ireland, and arrived in Auckland about the year 1866, afterwards coming on to Wanganui. ...He leaves a widow and a grown up family, three sons and a daughter. The deceased was a Mason of 43 years standing, and he will be accorded a Masonic funeral.

Daily Southern Cross, 21 October 1867, Page 3 Marriage On October 9, at St. John the Baptist Church, Parnell, by the Very Rev. Dominic Galesi, Felix Phillip, eldest son of Mr. Francis Murphy late of Newry, County Down, Ireland, to Ellen Louisa eldest daughter of the late Mr. John Casey, of Auckland.

Daily Southern Cross, 2 June 1868, Page 4 Marriages On April 20, at St Francis's Chapel, William Mathew, third son of Mr. Thomas Elvin Robert Pouey, to Letitia, second daughter of Mr. Francis Murphy, late of Newry, county Down, Ireland. - Home papers please copy.

On April 15, at St. Patrick's Cathedral, by the Rev. Father Walter McDonald, Charles Malpas, second son of Mr. James Watson, builder, formerly of Auckland, to Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. Francis Murphy, late of Newry, county Down, Ireland - Home papers please copy.

Evening Post, 21 March 1900, Page 6 Death Moore.— On the 20th March, at his residence, Adelaide-road, Patrick, son of the late John Moore, of Dromore, County Down, Ireland.

Evening Post, 10 November 1868, Page 2 Marriage On the 1st September, at Christ Church, Belfast, by the father of the bride, Henry Garret Mussen, Esq., of Wanganui, New Zealand, son of the late Rev, Robert Mussen, rector of Kilmore, County Down, to Harriet Alice, daughter of the Rev. Thomas Drew, D.D., rector of Loughinisland, and Precentor of Down.

Tuapeka Times, 7 March 1894, Page 3 INQUEST.

An inquest touching the death of David M'Aulay, who had been a resident of this district for many years, was held at Blue Spur on Monday forenoon before Mr T. Pilling, J.P., acting coroner, and a jury of six, of which Mr W. Baker was chosen foreman. The evidence of Mrs M'Aulay (wife of the deceased) went to show that after her husband had been working in the garden for a few minutes on Saturday evening he returned to the house for a chat with herself and some of the children ; that he had no sooner sat down in a chair than he fainted and became quite unconscious; that she applied the usual restoratives, and at once sent for Dr Newell, but that death supervened almost immediately. Deceased did not complain of being in bodily pain that day ; but some weeks previously, on returning from his work at the claim, he stated that he felt very giddy at times. Ordinarily deceased was a strong, healthy man. He was a native of County Down, Ireland, 54 years of age, and left a family of ten children, nearly all of whom were grown up. — Dr Newell's evidence was to the effect that, judging from a conversation he had with Mrs M'Aulay, along with an examination he had made of the body, he was satisfied that deceased had died from natural causes — from heart disease. Giddiness in the head was one of the symptoms of heart disease. — The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony.

Otago Witness, 22 May 1907, Page 47 Death M'BRIDE.— On the 13th May, at the hospital Frankton, of paralysis, Mary M'Bride, of Ballarat street, Queenstown; aged 48 years. Late of Moneyslane House, County Down, Ireland.

Otago Witness, 22 May 1907, Page 35 Obituary On Monday evening last, at Frankton Hospital, Miss McBride, who has been in business in Queenstown for the last five years with Mrs Walker, passed away. The deceased, who had been ailing for some time past with weakness of the heart, had a paralytic stroke about six weeks ago, and was conveyed to the hospital, where she received every attention. Deceased was 48 years of age, a native of County Down, Ireland, and came to the country in 1895. She was of a kindly disposition, and much respected by all with whom she came in contact. The funeral took place at Queenstown on Wednesday, a large number paying their last tribute of respect to the memory of deceased.

Tuapeka Times, 19 February 1870, Page 4 Marriage Abernethy - McCracken - At Gabriels, by the Rev. Mr. Keall, on Saturday, the 12th inst., William John Abernethy of County Tyrone, to Mary Ann M'Cracken, of County Down.

New Zealand Tablet, 17 August 1899, Page 17 Death

McCarthy.- On the 5th August 1899, at his home, Maruimato, Wedderburn, Mr. Peter McCarthy, third son of the late Felix McCarthy, County Down. Ireland, in his 57th year.

Otago Witness, 21 September 1888, Page 20 Marriage McCammon - Gray.- On the 28th August, at the residence of the bride's brother, Fairfleld, by the Rev. Professor M. Watt, John M'Cammon, eldest son of William M'Cammon, County Down, Ireland, to Isabel Bennie, eldest daughter of the late Peter Gray, Frankton, formerly of Scotland.

Evening Post, 14 January 1913, Page 1 Death McCARRISON - On the 13th January, 1913, at his residence, 13, Lorne-street, James McCarrison; aged 61 years; born at Banbridge, County Down. Ireland. Private interment. No flowers.

Otago Witness, 26 February 1881, Page 17 Marriage On the 18th February, at the First Church, Dunedin, by the Rev. Lindsay Mackie, George Walmsley, of Preston, Lancashire, England, to Anna Jamieson, third daughter of William M'Clean, Esq., County Down, Ireland.

On the 18th February, at the First Church, Dunedin, by the Rev. Lindsay Mackie, Thomas John Servington Savery King, only son of Thomas King, Esq., J.P., county of Devon, of the Manor House, North Huish, Devon, England, to Mary Elizabeth Muckle, second daughter of William M'Clean, Esq., County Down, Ireland.

Otago Witness, 30 January 1907, Page 51 Death McCLUNE— On the 28th January, 1907, at Waikouaiti, Joseph, the beloved husband of Margaret M'Clune; aged 68 years. Native of County Down, Ireland. Deeply regretted.

Tuapeka Times, 14 September 1895, Page 2 Death McDowell - On the 12th September, at the Tuapeka Goldfield Hospital, Lawrence, after a short illness, James M'Dowell, native of County Down, Ireland, in his 46th year.

Evening Post, 1 May 1897, Page 6 Death

McFadden — On 6th March, at his daughter's residence, Eden Park, Kingstown, Ireland, William James Hervey M'Fadden, formerly of Hardford Lodge, Newtownards, County Down (father of Mr. E. M'Fadden, Government Advances to Settlers Office, Wellington). Interred in family vault, Morrilla Abbey, Newtownards. English and American papers please copy.

Evening Post, 30 July 1904, Page 1 DEATH McFadden — On 21st July, at Waipawa, Elijah, second son of the late William James Hervey McFadden, Newtownards, County Down, Ireland; aged 53 years, Irish and American papers please copy.

Otago Witness, 4 September 1880, Page 6 CHATS WITH THE FARMERS.

A Visit to Cave Hill, the Farm or Mr James M'Harry, Greenvale. This farm is situated about four miles from the rising township of Kelso, and about nine miles, from Tapanui The land is principally hilly, but not so much so as to render it unworkable. The soil is chiefly a rich black loam varying in depth from 18 inches to two feet, resting on a good subsoil of clay. It grows excellent cereal and root crops, and when sown down in English grasses produces excellent pasturage. Artificial drainage is unnecessary, on account of the undulating character of the ground, which is well watered by running streams, which find then source in the hills to the northward. Mr M'Harry, who was brought up to farming on his father's farm in county Down, landed at the Bluff in 1861. He first proceeded to Dunedin, and shortly afterward found employment at the Taieri, on the farm of the late Mr Milne...

Tuapeka Times, 14 November 1906, Page 3 OBITUARY.

MR ISAAC M'FARLANE

There are not now many left of the old identities of Tuapeka who ruled the roost in the early sixties, and the sweep of old Father Time's scythe is even beginning to stagger and knock off their perch some of the later pioneers who enjoyed the fullest vigor of life during the seventies. Among the latter we may class Mr Isaac M'Parlane, of Blue Spur, who passed peacefully away on Saturday morning last. Mr M'Farlane was a native of County Down, Ireland, but spent most of his early manhood in Scotland at coalmining. About the latter end of the sixties he emigrated to New Zealand, and, after a varied series of mining experiences on the Molyneux, Waikaka, Waikaia, and Evans Flat, finally settled down at Blue Spur, which, at that time, was seeing good days. After working in the claims for some time, and securing interests in the Nelson, Morrison's, and Blue Duck ventures, he began the bootmaking business, which he had learned from his father when a boy, and established a very fair connection with the miners, especially in the line of gum boots.... He leaves a widow, a lady of wide reading and varied accomplishments, but no children, and two brothers, Mr D. M'Farlane, of Blue Spur, and Mr Thomas M'Farlane, who is at present in America.

Daily Southern Cross, 10 May 1872, Page 2 Marriage McGuire - Snodgrass - On May 6, at Punga Flat, by the Rev. Father Nivard, James McGuire, late of Portaferry?, County Down, to Sarah, eldest daughter of Mr David Snodgrass, Auckland.

Otago Witness, 6 June 1889, Page 21 Marriage McIlory — Lee — On the 28th May, at St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin, by the Rev. Father Lynch, Patrick M'Ilroy, eldest son of the late Edward McIlroy, Drumarkin, County Down, Ireland, to Sarah Lee, eldest daughter of James Lee, farmer, County Galway, Ireland.

Hawera & Normanby Star, 27 December 1902, Page 2 The Belfast Weekly News contains the following notice - Mackey. Information wanted of Sophia Mackey, who left for New Zealand 20 years ago, formerly of Bellaney, Dromore, County Down. New Zealand papers please copy.

Otago Witness, 2 October 1901, Page 31 WYLIE'S CROSSING.

Obituary. lt is with deep regret that I have to record the death, at the age of 47, of Mrs R. McKeagg, who was well known and much respected throughout the Taieri district. Deceased was a native of Doglay, Newtownards, County Down, Ireland. She was buried on Friday in the East Taieri Cemetery, and a large concourse from all parts of the Taieri assembled to pay the last token of respect to deceased. The late Mrs M'Keagg was a general favourite throughout the district, for it mattered not who came her way she made them as happy as the flowers in May. She leaves a family of seven daughters and four sons to mourn their loss, and deep sympathy is felt for Mr McKeagg and family in their bereavement. Of the children the four youngest are pairs of twins, three daughters and one son.

New Zealand Tablet, 13 December 1900, Page 19 OBITUARY.

Mrs McKEY, South Dunedin. We regret to record the death of Mrs McKey, wife of Mr Michael McKey, which took place at her residence, Ocean Beach Hotel, South Dunedin, on November 30. The deceased was a native of Hilltown, County Down, Ireland, where she was born 48 years ago. She came to New Zealand in 1869, and resided ever since in Dunedin. The interment took place on Sunday, December 2, the funeral being largely attended. The remains were taken to St. Patrick's Basilica, where the first part of the burial service was read, and thence to the Southern Cemetery, the Rev. Father Delaney officiating both at the church and at the graveside. At the last meeting of the South Dunedin Borough Council a motion expressing sympathy with Mr McKey, who is a valued member of that body, in the bereavement sustained by him, was passed. The deceased was much respected by all who knew her, and Mr McKey and family have the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends in their loss. — R.I.P.

Daily Southern Cross, 16 March 1872, Page 2 Marriage McKee - Burns - On March 12, at the residence of the bride's father, Karaka Creek, Thames, by the Rev. James Hill, John McKee, County Down, Ireland, to Agnes Leitch, second dangter of John Burns, baker, late of Glasgow. - Glasgow papers please copy.

Otago Witness, 6 March 1886, Page 17 Marriage Strain — McKee.— On the 9th February, at the residence of the Rev. Dr. Stuart, by the Rev. Mr Morris, William Strain, of Milburn, to Ellen M'Kee third daughter of John M'Kee, of Belfast, County Down, Ireland.

Taranaki Herald, 18 August 1899, Page 2 Marriage LITTLE - McKEE - On 15th August, at Holy Trinity Church, Te Henui, by the Rev. F. G. Evans, Edward Parker, eldest son of Edward Little, Wood Green, London N., to Elizabeth, third daughter of Thomas McKee, Ballyroney, County Down, Ireland.

Otago Witness, 14 January 1892, Page 25 Marriage Gilland — McKee. On the 31st December, at the residence of the bride's uncle, Wanganui, by the Rev. J. Treadwell, John D., third son of the late William Gilland, Bangor, to Eleanor J., youngest daughter of John M'Kee, Ballyblack, both of County Down, Ireland

Otago Witness, 23 May 1889, Page 21 Marriage McKibbih - Talbot.- On the 15th May, at St. Paul's Episcopalian Church, Arrowtown, by the Rev. D. 0. Hampton, Wm. M'Kibbin, Royalburn, Arrow, third son of the late Wm. M'Kibbin, farmer, Marshalstown, County Down, Ireland, to Sarah Frances Talbot, second daughter of Wm. Talbot, Esq., Kyle House, Queen's County, Ireland.

Wanganui Herald, 10 October 1908, Page 7 The Mayor of Eastbrook (Mr. John Jones) received by the last English mail a letter from a gentleman who signs himself W. J. McMillan, 23, Stevenson Street, Galton, Glasgow, inquiring for a long lost relative, no doubt now deceased. The subject of the inquiry is William John McMullan, an uncle of the writer, who was born in Hill Hall, County Down, Ireland, enlisted as a soldier in the 65th Kent Regiment in Belfast, married before going out to New Zealand, where he arrived in December, 1852, afterwards settling in Wanganui, where his Regimental address was Private Wm. John McMullan, No. 3001, 65th Kent Regiment. The writer says some members of Mr. McMullan's family are supposed still to be residing in Wanganui, and he would be pleased to, hear from them. Mr. McMillan forwards the copy of a letter written by his uncle, dated at Wanganui, June 27th, 1853, in which he speaks of his wife (Catherine) and family (2) being well. Reference is made to his grandfather and grandmother, then living, and to his brother James, and goes on to say: "New Australia is one of the finest countries in the world. A labourer has 5s. a day and potatoes are selling at 1s. 6d. per cwt. We get 2lbs. of bread and 2lbs. of beef for 3 1/2d. — we get that every day of the week. We sailed from Walmer Castle on 13th August, 1852, and landed in Wellington on the 18th December of the same year. We sailed round the world." The writer then speaks of the birth of a daughter (evidently on the vessel), and of the kindness extended to his wife by the doctor and by the officers of the regiment. He proceeds: "When we landed we were all received with great welcome. Then I was sent to a place they call Wanganui. T met with a great many men from Lambeg and Hill Hall. There is one man named A. Crow, from Lambeg and another from Hill Hall by the name of Tom Corkin. His father lives down the meeting-house lane at Arthur Mussen's. It will not be very long till I come home to Ireland. Will you be kind enough to send me a few newspapers, for there are no papers out in this wild country. There are only a few white people out here yet, and the natives of the country are getting very tame. The name of the people is Meories, and they are copper-coloured. They wear nothing but a blanket round them. Some have a red one and some a white one. Some of the women are very handsome. Will you send me the Banner of Ulster, and a few other papers. . . . Direct your letter to Wm. John Mullen, No. 3001, 65th Regiment; New Zealand. On the outside of the letter, which was not in an envelope, but whose covers were fastened with sealing-wax, is the following: From No. 3001, Pt. William John Mullins. 65th Regiment. To Rd. Mr. G. W. Tyrell, Dunbeg Rector, For William Gouldie, Hill Hall, County Down, Ireland, or elsewhere. On a corner of the address is written in another handwriting :  23rd June, 1853. J. Patience, Major 65th Regt., and Lieut. -Col. Commanding Troops of Wanganui, New Zealand.

Evening Post, 16 January 1868, Page 2 MARRIED On the 15th instant, at Christ Church, Taiti, by the Rev. J. Abraham, Edward Wakefield, eldest son of the late Rawdon H. Nicholson, Esq., J.P., Stramore House, County Down, Ireland, to Kate, second daughter of the late John Miles, Esq., of Wanganui. No cards.

Reference: Cyclopedia of New Zealand, Canterbury edition. Part 4. pages 954-959.

NIXON, JOHN, Farmer, "Springvale," Fairlie. Mr Nixon was born in 1843, in County Down, Ireland, where he passed his early years on his father's farm. In 1864 he came to New Zealand in the ship "William Miles," and during the succeeding year he passed six months in the Westland goldfields. On his return to Canterbury, he bought land which he carries on mixed farming, and fattens sheep for the export trade. The improvements at "Springvale" include a good dwelling house, necessary outbuildings, and a good garden and orchard, sheltered by two acres of plantation. Mr Nixon has served as a member of the local school committee and of the South Canterbury Agricultural Pastoral Association. He was married, in 1874, to Miss Curries, and has four sons and six daughters.

New Zealand Tablet, 28 October 1909, Page 1695 Greymouth October 20. It is with extreme regret that I have to record the death of Mrs. John O'Brien, of this town, and formerly of Nelson Creek, which sad event took place at her residence last Friday evening. Deceased had not enjoyed very good health for the last few months. Her husband died only seven weeks ago. Deceased was a practical Catholic and was of a charitable disposition and always ready to assist those in distress. Mrs. O'Brien was a native of County Down and was sixty-five years of age. She leaves a family of four sons (the eldest, Mr. P. O'Brien, is Postmaster at Nelson Creek), and two daughters to mourn the loss of a devoted and loving mother. The funeral took place last Monday afternoon and was largely attended by mourners from all parts of the West Coast. Rev. Father Taylor (who also attended during her illness) read the burial services at St. Patrick's Church and at the Greymouth Cemetery. — R.I.P.

Evening Post, 11 June 1881, Page 3

NOTICE FROM KILLINCHY, IRELAND. JOHN OPREY and Mary Jane Oprey, formerly of Killinchy, County Down, Ireland, are requested to communicate with Messrs. John Canlter and Hamilton Watson, Executors of the late James Oprey, Killinchy when they will hear of something to their advantage.

West Coast Times, 13 June 1871, Page 2 CORONER'S INQUEST Dr. Garland, the Coroner for the District, held an inquest yesterday at the Hospital on the body of John Polin, who recently arrived here by the Claud Hamilton, from Melbourne. The following evidence was taken :— Hans J.Hansen: I am landlord of the Post Office Hotel, Hokitika. On Thursday morning last deceased arrived in Hokitika by the steamer Claud Hamilton. He came to my house, and wished me to send for a doctor. I saw him before five a.m. on that morning. He was then in bed. He said he felt he was getting worse. Dr. Dermott came and attended him the whole of Thursday. ... He sank and died at 4 a.m. on Saturday, the 10th inst. I made a post mortem examination thirty hours after death. The abdomen was much distended with asactic fluid ; the intestines were matted together ; there was a large abscess in the left lobe of the liver I consider the cause of death to be suppuratur hepatitis. David O. Preshaw : I am dispenser at the Hokitika Hospital. I remember the evening of Friday, 9th inst. At about 4 p.m., the deceased John Polin, was admitted a patient to the Hospital. He gave me his age as 33 years ; said he was a native of Newry, County Down, Ireland ; had been 7 years in Victoria, 2 years in New South Wales, and 6 years in New Zealand. He was a single man and a baker by trade, and belonged to the Roman Catholic Church. His relatives are still living at Newry. After his death, I took from his body a pocket-book containing £9 in gold, 3d in silver, and a silver watch and chain, a nuguet pin, a locket ring, two keys and some stamps, and an IOU for £4 10s. He said he had a mate named J. O. Hare, living at Maori Gully, Grey River district. John Polin, Warren Point, County Down, Ireland," a deposit receipt for £100 sterling, a new suit of clothes, and several other articles. I have charge of these articles. I shall deliver them to the Curator of Intestate Estates. The jury returned a verdict to the effect that the deceased's death was caused by abscess on the liver.

West Coast Times, 13 June 1871, Page 2

The Funeral of the late JOHN POLIN, native of Warrenspoint, Newry, County Down, Ireland, and late of Grey- mouth, will move from- the steps, foot of Revell-street, TO-MORROW (Wednesday) AFTERNOON, at half-past 2, and St. Mary's Church, at 3 o'clock.

Otago Witness, 14 April 1892, Page 25

Porter.— On the 11th April, at the Mornington Manse, Willie, brother of the Rev. R. J. Porter, and youngest son of Robert Porter, Linenhill, Katesbridge, County Down, Ireland ; aged 27 years.

New Zealand Tablet, 19 September 1884, Page 17 Marriage

GEANEY- Quinn.- On the 8th September, at the Roman Catholic Church, Waimate, by the Rev. Father Goutenoir, assisted by the Rev. Father Devoy, Humphrey, second son of Michael Geany, of Cork, Ireland, to Annie, only daughter of Nicholas and Mary Quinn, of Makikihi, formerly of Drummoalain, County Down, Ireland.

Evening Post, 29 August 1870, Page 2 Death On the 28th inst., at his residence, Wades Town, in his 30th year, Edward Wakefield Nicholson, eldest son of the late Rawdon Hawtonville Nicholson, Esq., Stramore House, County Down, Ireland. [Auckland, Canterbury, Marborough, and Wanganui papers please copy.]

Daily Southern Cross, 8 October 1868, Page 2 DEATH On October 4, at the Proyincial Hospital, of chronic pleurisy, Mr William Patterson, late of Hollywood, county Down, Ireland. Aged 26 years. Home papers please copy.

Daily Southern Cross, 21 July 1866, Page 1 MISSING FRIENDS. JOHN RICE, please to CALL at William Smith's, High-street, and you will hear from your Brother William Rice, Shoemaker, from county Down, Ireland.

New Zealand Tablet, 27 May 1898, Page 27 ARCHIBALD HAMILTON ROWAN Was born in London, May 12, 1757, his father being Gawen H. Rowan, of Killyleagh, County Down, a large landed proprietor in Ireland. He was educated at Cambridge, travelled much, and was a Colonel in the Portuguese Army. He settled near Naas, County Kildare, on his marriage, and purchased an estate at Rathcoffey. He joined the United Irish movement in 1792, its object then being to obtain a reform in Parliament. He was arrested for being present, in uniform and with side arms, at a meeting of the Volunteers in Dublin, to protest against the Government proclamation for their dissolution. He was fined 500 pounds and sentenced to two years' imprisonment in Newgate, from which he escaped to France after two months' confinement. He was permitted to return to Ireland in 1802, and died November 27, 1834; age 77.

Evening Post, 13 December 1879, Page 1

Captain Moonlite's real name is Andrew George Scott, and he was a native of Dublin (though he says he was born in County Down), Ireland. He was born in the year 1845, and is therefore now 34 years of age; his height is 5 feet 8 inches, and he weighs about 10st 81b. His father was a minister of the Church of England, in the religion of which Church the subject of our notice was carefully trained. ..On 19th 1861,, he left London for Auckland, New Zealand, in the ship Black Eagle, as a practical engineer. In New Zealand he enlisted as a volunteer, and joined the campaign against the tribes of revolted Maoris, and continued until he was wounded, being shot in both legs. The sings were extracted, bat they left their marks. The next move was to the United States of America, where he joined the Northern army. In 1867 he turned up in Melbourne for a short time, whence he went on a cruise (probably of " blackbirding") to the South Sea Islands. In 1869 he returned to Sydney in Capt Pile's schooner, ...

Evening Post, 23 February 1889, Page 2 Death

Shaw.- On the 22nd February, 1889, at Hawthorne, Victoria, of dysentery, Edward Shaw, barrister at law, eldest son of the James Shaw, Esq., of Ballyoran, County Down.

Otago Witness, 9 May 1895, Page 27

Mr Arthur Skilling, who has frequently contributed to our columns articles on European flax culture, is a son of the late Thomas Skilling, Professor of Agriculture, Queen's College, Galway, and having been born and brought up in the County Down, where on almost every farm flax was profitably grown for linen manufacture, he claims to have a practical knowledge of the subject.

Evening Post, 5 January 1907, Page 1 Marriage SLOANE—HOLLAND.—On the 22nd December, at the Wesleyan Church, Newtown. Wellington, by the Rev. W. J. William, Peter John, second son of Mr. N. Sloane, of Khandallab, and late of County Down, Ireland, to Georgina, only daughter of Mrs. W. Shepherd, of this city.

Tuapeka Times, 4 July 1906, Page 3 FATAL ACCIDENT.  About 7 o'clock on Saturday evening the Police received information that the body of a man was lying on the Wetherstones Road. Constable Gonie lost no time in going to the place indicated, and found the body of Patrick Sloan, of Gabriels Gully, who had been a well known dealer in this neighborhood for some years, lying dead on the side of the road. His express, which was laden with brewery grains, was found 300 yards away from the body on the Waipori Road. Dr Sutherland disclosed the fact that deceased's neck had been dislocated in falling from the trap. The inquiry into the circumstances sur- rounding the death took place at the Hospital. John Sloan deposed that the body on view was that of his brother, Patrick Sloan, whom he had last seen alive on Saturday afternoon about 4 o'clock. Deceased was a single man, about 70 years of age, and a native of County Down, Ireland. William Sutherland, medical practitioner, deposed that he had examined the body on Sunday morning and found that the neck was broken, which was the cause of death. A fall from a cart would be likely to cause the injury.

Daily Southern Cross, 18 March 1871, Page 2 Death On November 29, 1870, Mary Jane Smyth, wife of Mr. John Kerr Ross, aged 34 years, formerly of Moyallon Gilford, County Down, Ireland - leaving eight small children and a sorrowful husband to mourn her loss - Belfast Weekly News and Glasgow Mail please copy.

New Zealand Tablet, 17 June 1909, Page 939 Mr HENRY SMYTH, WAIPUKURAU We regret to have to record the death of Mr. Henry Smyth, Waipukurau, who passed away on May 25, at the age of 80 years. The deceased was born in Drumaroad, County Down, in 1829. He was married in the Catholic Church, Ballynahinch, in 1867, to Mary Jane Mullan, who died in 1875. The late Mr. Smyth came out to New Zealand in 1881, and immediately took up farming, being one of the first settlers in the Kumeroa district. He leaves a son and daughter to mourn their loss — Mr. Edward Smyth, Puketarata, Wanganui River, and Mrs. M. Maloney, Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay. The interment took place at the Waipukurau Cemetery, the Rev. Father Johnston officiating at the graveside. — R.I.P.

Otago Witness, 26 April 1879, Page 17

On the 10th April, at the residence of the bride's father, Cumberland street, by the Rev. Dr Stuart, John, eldest son of Mr James Spratt, Ballymoney, County Down, Ireland, to Esther Wallace, elder daughter of Samuel P. Spratt, Dunedin. Belfast and American papers please copy.

Evening Post, 2 June 1905, Page 1 Marriage Sprott— Campbell. On the 2nd June, 1880, at Christ Church, Kingntown, County Dublin, by the Rev. Wm, Thompson, M.A., Rector of Cushendall, brother-in-law of the bride groom, Assisted by the Rev. W. O. Noyes, D.D., and the Rev. Wm. Beatty, M.A., Thomas Henry, curate of Holy Trinity Church, Hull, youngest son of the late Wm. Sprott, Dromoie, County Down, to Edith Christina, second daughter of the late T. T. Campbell, Blaokrock, County Dublin, and Colyton, Devonshire.

Evening Post, 4 February 1868, Page 2 Marriage On the 31st ult., by special license, by the Rev. J. S. Muir, J. Sproule, Esq., of Sproule Hall, County Down, Ireland, to Eleanor Hollywood, of Hazlewood Villa, County Down, Ireland. Irish papers please copy.

Daily Southern Cross, 5 March 1873, Page 2 On February 27, by the Rev. James Hill, Mr. John Stafford, County Down, Ireland, to Jane Alma, third daughter of the late George Sustins, master mariner, of Suffolk.

Evening Post, 25 October 1878, Page 2 Marriage Stevenson - Retter - On the 23rd October, at St. Paul's Cathedral, Thorndon, Wellington, by the Rev. B. W. Harvey, Edward Jones Agnew, second son of James Stevenson, Esq., manager Northern Bank, Downpatriok, County Down, Ireland, to Alice Chapman, second daughter of the late S. J.C. Retter, Esq., Wadestown, and of Mrs. Jane Better, Murphy street, Wellington.

Evening Post, 12 April 1890, Page 2 DEATH Stevenson - On 4th February, at St Michael's Rectory, Blackrock, Cork, Ireland, the residence of her son-in-law, the Rev Canon G.R. Smyth, of influenza, Letitia Stevenson, widow of James Stevenson, late manager Northern Bank, Downpatrick, County Down, and mother of E. J. A. Stevenson, Government Audit Inspector, of this city ; aged 81 years. Colonial papers please copy

Tuapeka Times, 28 June 1899, Page 3 INQUEST AT TUAPEKA MOUTH An inquest touching the death of James Stewart was held at Fraser's accommodation house, Tuapeka Mouth. The immediate cause of death was heart failure, resulting from alcoholism. Deceased had no relatives living, was a native of County Down and about 75 years of age.

Otago Witness, 9 June 1898, Page 25 Death. Mr William Strain, who died here last week, was a native of County Down, Ireland, and came out to the colony in the early days of the settlement. He had been ill for some time, and latterly had been in a very low state.

Otago Witness, 15 April 1882, Page 17 Marriage On the 6th April, at the residence of the bride's' father, by the Rev. D.Gordon, David, fifth son of the late Nevin Taylor, farmer; Craigboy, County Down, Ireland, to Agnes, second daughter of Samuel M'Cullough, farmer, Waitohi.

Daily Southern Cross, 31 December 1862, Page 11 Death On the 25th instant, at the residence of Ross Cannings, Esq , near the Northern Hotel, Great North Road, aged 94 years, Jane, relict of the late Samuel Thomson, Esq , of Saintfield, County Down, Ireland

Tuapeka Times, 3 August 1889, Page 2 DEATH.

Trimble.- On the 30th July, at Waitahuna, William Trimble, native of County Down, Ireland, in his 50th year. Deeply regretted.

Tuapeka Times, 3 August 1889, Page 3 An inquest touching the death of William Trimble, who was found dead on Wednesday morning in the creek running through his property at Waitahuna....

Bella Trimble, wife of the deceased, deposed that her husband was fifty years of age, having been born in County Down, Ireland. Robert James Trimble, son of the deceased.

Tuapeka Times, 27 January 1900, Page 2 Marriage Wallace— McNeilly — On 1st January, 1900, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. J. A. Will, Robert Alexander, youngest son of the late John Wallace, of Gransha, County Down, Ireland, to Martha Anna, second daughter of David David McNeilly, Blue Spur.— "Belfast Witness" please copy.

Evening Post, 19 January 1882, Page 2 Marriage

Ward.- On the 19th January, at St. Peter's Church, Wellington, by the Rev. Archdeacon Stock, Charles Edward, son of John A. Williams, of Edgbaston, Warwickshire, to Jeanie, youngest daughter of William Robinson Ward, late of County Down, Ireland.

Evening Post, 9 April 1907, Page 7

This morning at St. Joseph's Church, Buckle-street, Mr. W. R. S. Hickson, of the A.M.P. staff, eldest son of the late Mr. Stanley Hickson, was married to Miss May Clifford Ward, second daughter of Mr. Thomas L. Ward, niece of the late Mr. Crosbie Ward, and granddaughter of the late Hon. Rev. Henry Ward, of County Down, Ireland. The bride, who was accompanied by her sister as bridesmaid, was given away by her father, and the bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. Claude Hickson, as best man. The ceremony was performed by tho Rev. Father Venning, assisted by the Rev. Father Herring.

Daily Southern Cross, 1 September 1876, Page 2 Death Watson - On August 20, at Mackaytown, Ohinemuri?, accidentally killed by a falling tree, John Wataon, native of Dromore, County Down, Ireland ; aged 31 years.

North Otago Times, 19 October 1894, Page 2 Death Watterson - On the 17th of October, 1894, at the White Hart Hotel, Oamaru, Patrick, beloved brother of James Watterson, farmer, Ardgowan, aged 54 years. Native of County Down, Ireland. R.I.P. The funeral will leave the White Hart Hotel on Friday, the 19th instant, at 2.30 p.m., for tho Oamaru Cemetery. Friends will kindly accept this intimation. Thomas Falconer, Undertaker, Thames street.

Otago Witness, 1 October 1886, Page 21 Marriage On the 20th September, at Knox Church. Dunedin, by the Rev. Dr Stuart, Joseph M'Loy M'Kay, Dunedin, to Eva Rosbero, youngest daughter of the late William Wetherall, Hollywood, County Down, Ireland.

Evening Post, 25 February 1915, Page 1 Death WHITE - On the 24th February, at Wellington, David Park, youngest son of Mrs. Wm. White, and the late William White, Drumkirk, Newtownards, County Down, Ireland. Home papers please copy

Evening Post, 14 July 1876, Page 2 A very tasteful monument has lately been erected over the grave of Mr. John Williamson in the Wesleyan Cemetry, Auckland. The memorial was erected by the widow of the diseased gentleman, the work been executed by Mr. Bucanan of Victoria-street East. The monument is in the form of an obelisk on a square marble pedestal. On the side facing the path is the following inscription "Sacred to the memory of John Williamson, whose mortal remains are here interred. Born at Newry, in the county of Down, Ireland, August 25, 1815 ; died in West Newton, Auckland, February 16, 1875. He was on five occasions chosen by the people to be Superintendent of the Province of Auckland, and was an elected representative of his fellow citizens m the Parliament of New Zealand daring a period of 19 years. His own adopted motto and rule of action in life was 'Do right and fear not. Let all the ends thou aimest be thy country's thy God's and truth's."

Daily Southern Cross, 9 March 1863, Page 3 Marriage On the 17th ultimo, ultimo residence, Glenfern Cottage, Maungakaramea, by the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of New Zealand, William, eldest son of the late John Donaldson, Esq. of Milltown, near Newry, to Mary, youngest daughter of the late John Wright, Esq. of Kilkeel, County Down, Ireland.

Evening Post, 21 March 1900, Page 6 THE WOODS-SEDDON Wedding, LONDON, 10th November. An interesting event in the New Zealand colony took place on Saturday afternoon, when the marriage was celebrated at St. Marylebone Parish Church Staff-Surgeon Samuel Henry Woods M.D., 8.A., R.N., formerly of H.M.S. Cambrian, and Miss Rubi Jessie Seddon the youngest daughter of the late Prime Minister of Now Zealand, and of Mrs Seddon, of Eccleston, Wellington. Staff Surgeon Woods is a son of the late Mr Samuel Woods, of The Crescent, Holywood, County Down. His mother, Mrs Woods, who resides in Dublin, was unfortunately too frail to come to London for the wedding. Dr. Woods returned to England in H.M.S. Gibraltar, after serving a commission in the Cambrian on the Australian Station, and he is now on three months furlough.

Evening Post, 17 May 1915, Page 8 Roll of Honour

- Wellington battalion - wounded 10/45 Pte. David Ronald Wilson (D. R. Wilson, County Down,