In Loving Memory

Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Florence Emily Newbury, (7/10/1872-11/6/1874). "delicate children"

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We regret to say that other two children belonging to the immigrants recently arrived per Atrato have died since Wednesday. They formed part...
Monday, 2 November 2026

Rosanna Boyle, (?-10/9/1883). "a spice of grim humour"

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We learn by private telegram from Lyell that Rosanna Boyle, a well-known woman, was found dead in a tent on the 10th instant, and was buri...
Sunday, 1 November 2026

Dennis Quinlan, (1844-29/1/1883). "immorality and crime"

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The Lyell correspondent of the Inangahua Times says: — "The body of a man named Denis Quinlan was found about 4 p.m. on the 3rd, near...
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Otago Taphophile
A taphophile is a "lover of cemeteries." Of course, there are many other aspects to my life but the stories to be found connected to epitaphs in local (and not so local) cemeteries have interested me for a while, and are now the basis of my business, which can be found at: https://darkestdunedin.co.nz/ The epitaph which inspired me to find the stories lies on the ground of Dunedin's Southern Cemetery and includes in its inscription the words "brutally murdered." I haven't covered this one as I write but it's one hell of a story. UPDATE Having reached 1500 stories, I will try and make this blog a little more searchable. I also note that many photos I've used from the Hocken collection are showing s completely different to the ones I uploaded. I assume this is due somehow to the recent additions to their collection.
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