Horatio Herbert Braid, 1916-24/7/1943.

ARMED FORCES

APPEALS AGAINST SERVICE 

SITTING OF BOARD 

The Armed Forces Appeal Board — Mr J. R. Bartholomew, S.M. (chairman). and Messrs H. Hodgson and J. Price — continued its Dunedin silting yesterday. Mr A. N. Haggitt appeared for the Director of National Service.

Scheelite Miners 

The Inspector of Mines appealed on behalf of Andrew Elliot Paulin, George Adam Cruickshank, and Donald McLennan Kearney, all scheelite miners, on the grounds of public interest. There was also an appeal by the Director of National Service on behalf of Cruickshank, on similar grounds. — Thomas McMillan, inspector of mines, said there was a shortage of scheelite miners, and scheelite was needed for war purposes. — The appeals were adjourned sine die. — An appeal on behalf of Hugh Lloyd Lawrence Fraser was withdrawn, as Fraser had recently left the mine where he was employed. Horatio Herbert Braid, a scheelite miner, appealed on the grounds of national interest and undue hardship. The appeal on the former ground was adjourned sine die. and the appeal on the ground of undue hardship was dismissed.  -Otago Daily Times, 22/5/1941.

ENGAGEMENTS

The engagement has been announced between Horatio Herbert, son of Mr and Mrs G. Braid, of Orepuki, and Valmai Patricia, youngest daughter of Mrs R. Anderson, of Otatara, and the late J. R. Affleck, of Glentunnel.   -Otago Daily Times, 28/3/1942.

An inquest into the death of Horatio Herbert Braid, a scheelite miner, formerly of Glenorchy, who was accidentally shot in the leg at Port William (Stewart Island) on Saturday afternoon and died in the Southland hospital on Saturday afternoon, was opened in Invercargill recently. The evidence showed that Wm. Braid, brother of deceased, was in the act of unloading a .303 rifle in a boat when it discharged. The bullet went through the planking of the deck and shot deceased in the leg. He was removed to Bluff and taken to hospital where he died. The inquest was adjourned.  -Lake Wakatip Mail, 29/7/1943.

Durham St Cemetery, Invercargill.

7158 Lieutenant Stanley John Green, 1911-25/5/1941.

PRESUMED KILLED 

AN INVERCARGILL OFFICER 

Advice has been received by Mr and Mrs William Green, 98 Nith street, Invercargill, that their son, Lieutenant Stanley John Green, who was previously reported missing, is now presumed to have been killed in Crete. Lieutenant Green was born in Invercargill. On leaving the Southland Boys’ High School he was employed by the Wellington Woollen Mills and was later transferred to Invercargill as traveller. He was a keen swimmer and was for several years secretary of the Southland Swimming Centre. He was 30 years of age.  -Otago Daily Times, 24/7/1941.

Durham St Cemetery, Invercargill.

Stanley Green was killed on a desperate day for the NZ Army, at the village of Galatas on Crete.  German forces had taken the village and were threatening the New Zealand position.  A counter-attack was ordered and Sergeant Kimber of the Bren gun platoon saw the action: "As Lt Bain was senior officer he assumed charge of us, and I would like to pay tribute … to the determined and gallant manner in which he led that bayonet charge and pressed it home. Nothing short of a 25-pounder would have stopped him….

At the church we were held up by MG fire, so Lt Bain and about half a dozen men went one side [while] Lt Green and six of us went to the other side. We were just turning the corner into a narrow lane [when] an MG opened up at about 20 yards' range … [killing Lt Green and a machine-gunner, wounding Private Dave Whittaker and a man from 18 Battalion]  -Official History of 20 Battalion and Armoured Unit.

Stanley Green was buried in the Soudos Bay War Cemetery.

Roll of honour

Green - In loving memory of our beloved nephew, Lieutenant Stanley John, who died in Crete on May 25, 1941.

We have lost, but God has gained, 

One of the best this world contained. 

B. and L. Drake, Waimiha.  -NZ Herald, 25/5/1942.

Soudos Bay Military Cemetery, Crete.

Arthur Bull, (1875-21/8/1900) and family.

 CASUALTIES.

At the inquest on a boy named James Nescur Abercrombie, killed by the Richmond coach on the Stanmore road (Christchurch) on Monday, the jury returned a verdict of accidental death, no blame being attached to anyone. 

Arthur Bull, a married man with a young family, was fatally injured in Fisher’s sawmill at Colac Bay yesterday. No particulars have so far been received.,

Arthur Edward Bull, a bushman, was killed yesterday afternoon by a tree falling on him at Fisher Point, Colac Bay. Deceased was married.  -Evening Star, 22/8/1900.

The Colac Bat Fatality. — From later information it appears that Arthur Bull, whose death by accident was reported yesterday, was felling timber for Fisher's mill. A tree, which deceased and his two mates were felling, struck a sapling in its descent and from this a piece about three feet long and weighing from 15 to 20 lb flew back and struck him on the top of the head. The party had moved away as the tree commenced to fall and Bull, who had gone about 20 yards, was in the act of looking round when he received the fatal blow. The fracture was a terrible one, and the unfortunate young man died soon after. Deceased was a member of the Druids Lodge, and was much respected. The eldest of his family of four is only seven years old.   -Southland Times, 23/8/1900.

Subscription List

The subscriptions below have been received at this office on behalf of Mrs Bull, whose husband, Arthur Bull, was killed by an accident in bush falling at Colac Bay, on the 21st August. Deceased was quite a young man, and his widow and four helpless children are not provided for. The people at Colac have evidently held the family in esteem, as they have taken energetic steps to assist the widow and children. Our cooperation has been solicited, and the case has been placed before the public.

Mrs N. J. M. Rein ... £0 10 0 

Mrs G. Featherston ... 0 10 0 

J.S.R 0 2 6 

W. J. Moffett 0 10 0 

B. Ekensteen . ... 10 0 

Mrs Bratby 0 10 0 

Miss Bratby 0 10 0 

Sympathy and four children 0 10 0 

R. T Cumming 0 10 6 

Thos. Buxton 0 10 0 

A.B.C    0 5 0

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£4 19 0 

List still open.  -Southland Times, 1/9/1900.

Subscription List 

On behalf of Mrs Bull and family, widow and children (4) of Arthur Bull, killed by bush accident at Colac Bay, on 21st August. 

Already acknowledged ... £'20 4 6 

Mrs T.B. 1 0 0 

N.Z. Pine Co.'s Waianiwa mill 7 1 6 

Woodend mi11... 5 7 0 

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£34 4 0  -Southland Times, 22/9/1900.

Benefit. — The City Band are making arrangements for a sacred concert in the theatre on .Sunday evening for the benefit of Mrs Bull. A number of leading vocalists have kindly consented to assist, and the Kinematograph Syndicate have generously placed their services at the disposal of the band, so that a number of appropriate views, and the solos, will be illustrated. Particulars will be published in a few days.   -Southland Times, 25/9/1900.

A Good Pot. — We have very great pleasure indeed in acknowledging the receipt of £20 5s from Mr H. E. Anthony. The amount is the proceeds of the football match between the bootmakers and tailors, played last Wednesday week, on behalf of Mrs Bull and her children. The usual acknowledgement, with a footnote, will be found in the advertising columns. This is kicking to good purpose, and the young fellows of some other trades might do worse than exercise their stalwart limbs in the same good cause. It may not be betraying secrets to mention that some of Mrs Bull's friends, the friends also of her late husband, at Colac — and we join with them — hope to raise enough to procure a home for the family.  -Southland Times, 29/9/1900.

Welcome Contribution. — ln aid of the fund being raised to assist the unfortunate widow, Mrs Bull, a number of ladies very kindly organised a euchre party and dance, which was held in Ashley's Hall towards the end of last month, and was so successful that the handsome sum of £6 4s was cleared and has been handed into this office.   -Southland Times, 16/10/1900.

The Fund for Mrs Bull and Children

Contributors to this' fund, either to the list opened in this office or through those of the Colac Committee, will no doubt be interested to learn something of the steps taken to meet the necessities of the case. Lapse of time having showed that subscriptions were pretty nearly all in, the Colac Committee called a general meeting, and invited the attendance of delegates from Invercargill. On his own account, and at the request of several joint contributors such as the City Band, Mr Gilmour attended the meeting. On comparing notes it was found that close on £200 had been subscribed. After due discussion it was deemed advisable to procure a suitable home for Mrs Bull in Invercargill, where she would be beside her relatives and had a fair prospect of being able to earn her living. It being inconvenient for men resident so far from town as Colac, the committee agreed to ask Mr Andrew Bain and Mr James Leggatt to co-operate with Mr Gilmour in selecting a suitable home for Mrs Bull. These gentlemen after due enquiry and personal inspection selected one in Leet street that appeared in every way suitable. The price was a little above the amount in hand, even after the owners had reduced the figures in consideration of the circumstances. The selectors, however, with the concurrence of the Colac Committee, fixed upon this property, not only as being the best suited for the purpose in view, but as best value of any of the properties under offer. About £20 is wanted to make up the sum required. The committee at Colac are making a fresh effort to raise at least a portion of this sum, and we think there may be some in and about luvercargill who will gladly assist, whether they may have subscribed before or not. We have no doubt there are, and confidently appeal to the public for just a few more pounds — in any sums contributors please — to enable' the committee to carry this laudable effort to a successful termination. As heretofore, any money sent in will be acknowledged in the usual way.  -Southland Times, 28/11/1900.

STATEMENT OP MRS BULL'S FUND. 

MONEYS PAID THROUGH THE SOUTHLAND TIMES OFFICE 

RECEIPTS 1900 £. S. D 

Dec 31 — Contributions through Southland Times lists and lists by other collectors sent in, all acknowledged through the paper -. .. .. .. 91 13 8 

1901 May 6 Advance by Mr Bacon to complete purchase, pending return of all Colac 1ists  .. .. 30 0 0 

Cheques from Colac Committee: Nov. 22 £50; 1901: Jan. 16 £41, April 15 £12, May 22 £13 10s . . . . . . 110 10 0 

(total)  £238 3 8 

EXPENDITURE

 Purchase of property in instalments - Paid Nov. 23 £60, Dec. 19 £60; 1901: Jan 16 £65, April 16 £15, May 6 £30 .. .. (total( 220 0 0 

Interest, on purchase money — 1901 Jan. 18, May 6, £1 5 8 

Insurance, Jan. 20 . . . . . . £0 14 6 

Postages, exchange, and sundry incidental expenses .. ..  .. 10 0 0 

Stamps and registration fees on deeds . . 2 12 6 

Refund in part payment to Mr Bacon . . £12 11 0 

)Total)  £233 3 8 

ROBT. GILMOUR, General Treasurer.   -Southland Times, 15/2/1902.

Although I can only assume that it is the same Mrs Bull, a Mrs Bull advertised regularly in the Southland Times with a range of pork products for sale from Dee St, Invercargill, boiled ham being a specialty.

Durham St Cemetery, Invercargill.

Terrence Charleston Burrowes, 1907-5/1/1917.

On Friday morning some children were playing on the foreshore along the railway line, when an engine shunting came along, and before being able to get clear, Terrence Charleston Burrowes, 8th son of Senior Sergt. Burrowes, aged nine years, was knocked down and run over. The injury was so severe that the lad died on removal to the hospital. Much sympathy is extended to the sergeant and his wife, for Terrence was a general favourite with all who knew him.  -Southern Cross, 6/1/1917.

DEATHS

BURROWES, — At Invercargill, on January 5, 1917 (the result of an accident), Terence Charleston, beloved youngest son of Sergeant John A. and Patricia S. Burrowes, of Deveron street; aged 9 years. Deeply regretted. Funeral private. 

KINGSLAND & FERGUSON, Undertakers.  -Southland Times, 6/1/1917.

INQUEST.

THE RAILWAY YARD ACCIDENT. 

An inquest touching on the circumstances of the death of Terence Charleston Burrowes was held on Saturday afternoon by the Acting Coroner (Mr Jas. Ward, J.P.) and a jury of four, of whom Mr Hugh Hunter was chosen as foreman. Sergt. Kelly conducted the inquiry for the police, while Mr H, P. West watched proceedings on behalf of the Railway Department. 

Evidence was given by Jno. Burrowes (father of the deceased), James Burrowes (his brother), Wm. Leonard Brewer (a playmate), Guard Clark and Driver Smith, N.Z.R., and Dr Woodhouse of the Southland Hospital. The evidence disclosed that the deceased and two of his brothers, in company with their chum Len Brewer, had been fishing at the mouth of Puni Creek during the forenoon on Friday. As noon approached they tied their lines and went off down the beach to kindle a fire, for they were “camping” and intended cooking their own dinner. After a time one of the Burrowes boys took charge of the fire, while the other three went back to examine the lines. For a time they followed the beach, but it became necessary to take the railway property before they could get to the mouth of the creek. The lads saw no one shunting and heard no whistles. They were just about opposite their lines and the boy Brewer was down over the bank again when James and Terence Burrowes were running backwards. Terence was nearer the rails than his brother when the latter glanced over his shoulder and saw a line of stock trucks bearing down upon them. He shouted, but was too late and Terence was struck. The trucks were still moving and evidently carrying their victim with them when plucky little 11-year-old James grasped his brother's arm and pulled him clear. Then the boys summoned the shunting men who at once ran the sufferer up to the hospital. James then went off to inform his father while the lad Brewer carried the bad news to the other brother down at the fire. — Dr Woodhouse said that although the deceased was conscious when admitted to the hospital at 13.35 his injuries were such as to render his case hopeless from the first. His right leg was amputated and his other wounds dressed but he lived for only thirteen minutes after he was taken back to his ward. Death was due to shock following on the injuries. — The railwayman, who had not seen the boys all morning, stated that it was not customary — and was not considered necessary — to give warning whistles when shunting. 

In returning a verdict in accordance with the medical evidence the Coroner and jury expressed sympathy with the bereaved parents and family and commended James Burrowes for his prompt action in the emergency.  -Southland Times, 8/1/1917.

Durham St Cemetery, Invercargill.

2/835 Captain Frederick Eli Hitchon Cooke, NZFA, 15/2/1884-14/10/1916.

 KILLED IN ACTION.

Captain Frederick E. H. Cooke, formerly Officer Commanding the 5th Battery, was killed in action in France on October 14. Ho was the eldest son of Mrs A. M. Cooke, Inverercargill, and was 32 years of age. He was born at Stourport. England, and was educated at the Queen Elizabeth Grammar School. He enlisted with the Main Body. Prior to enlisting he was manager of the Southland Meat Company. He joined the City Rifles in 1900, and rose to the rank of sergeant. He leaves a widow, two sons, and two daughters, now residing in Main South road, Caversham. Captain Cooke arrived in Invercargill in 1906. Before leaving Dunedin he served in the Dunedin City Rifles, under Captain McAra. He was transferred to the Awarua Rifles, Invercargill, and in 1908 he was appointed lieutenant in that company. He served in that capacity until 1911, when he transferred to the C Battery, N.Z.F.A. He was an ideal officer, always up-to-date in his drill, soldier-like in dress and appearance, with a good word of command. He was liked and respected by those under as well as above him. He always took a keen interest in the welfare of his company, and assisted actively in the social as well as the military affairs of his corps. He was a rifle shot above the average, and did good work for the rifle team on many occasions. When he was transferred to C Battery his special abilities and knowledge of horses made his services specially valuable. He took charge of drivers' and specialists' sub-sections. Several week-end camps were held on his property, and though his business kept him much confined, he attended all the annual camps, and was battery leader at Matarae during the inspection by Sir Ian Hamilton. He also took some part in the public and municipal affairs of Invercargill, and served terms on both the Avenal and Invercargill Borough Councils. He was a prominent officer of Southern Cross Lodge, No. 9, and was also a member of several sports clubs.  -Otago Daily Times, 24/3/1917.

Captain Cooke died at the beginning of the New Zealand part of the Battle of the Somme.  The New Zealand Field Artillery's Official History does not record the circumstances of his death so either of two causes can be reasonable assumed: either counter-battery fire - German artillery attempting to destroy batteries across the line - or a "short" or "premature" - a shell with a faulty fuse which explodes in a gun or just after firing.  At a time of heavy bombardment, both instances were likely to occur.

Frederick Cooke lies in the Dartmoor Cemetery at Becordel-Becourt at the Somme in France.

Durham St Cemetery, Invercargill.

NZ391343 Flight Sergeant Jack Burrall Courtis, 1/10/1914-5/12/1940.

FATAL AIR CRASH

NEW ZEALANDER IN ENGLAND 

[United Press Association] INVERCARGILL, 10th December. Official advice has been received of the death in an aircraft accident in Britain of Sergeant Pilot J. B. Courtis, son of Mr A. H. Courtis, Invercargill. 

The advice is contained in a cablegram from the Records Department of the Royal Air Force. It is stated that Sergeant Pilot Courtis was flying a plane which crashed on hills during bad weather. 

Sergeant Pilot Courtis received his preliminary flying training with the Southland Aero Club, and transferred from the reserve of pilots to the Royal New Zealand Air Force shortly after the outbreak of war. He passed through the Levin and the Taieri training schools and gained his wings at Wigram.  -Nelson Evening Mail, 11/12/1940.

Flight Sergeant Courtis lies buried in Montrose Cemetery, in Angus, Scotland.

Durham St Cemetery, Invercargill.

The Myers Family - victims of the pandemic.

LATE ADVERTISEMENTS

DEATHS

MYERS. — At Invercargill, on Monday, Nov. 25, 1918, Bertha Emily, dearly beloved daughter of Alfred and Bertha Emily Myers; aged 31 years. Private interment. 

J. FRASER & CO., Undertakers. 

MYERS. — At Invercargill, on Monday, Nov. 25, 1918, Norman Meredith, beloved son of Alfred and Bertha Myers; aged 25 years. 

J. FRASER & CO., Undertakers.  -Southland Times, 26/11/1918.

There passed away on Monday Bertha, in her 29th year, and Norman, in his 23rd year, eldest daughter and only son of Mr and Mrs A. Myers, of Northend, Invercargill. Miss Myors had worked with Mr T. Rankin, watchmaker. They were both enthusiastic musicians, Miss Myers being a leading member of the Leet Street Church, and also a valued member of the First Church Concert Party. She was also connected with the Y.W.C.A., and treasurer of the Rechabite Lodge. Mr Norman F. Myers's whole life was wrapped up in music, and had he been spared no doubt he would have had a future in that line. At the age of eleven years he took his place as one of the original members of the Dominion Band. Two years later at a band contest his playing of the flugel horn was described by the judge as almost perfect. He then took up the violin, having a brilliant career with that instrument. He passed his A.T.C.L. and L.T.C.L. in succeeding years, and intended going up for his L.A.B. degree in a few days. He was teaching music at Winton and Wyndham, a member of Mr Ferguson's orchestra, and also organist for the Star of Waikiwi and Pioneer Lodges, I .O. O. F.   -Press, 30/11/1918.

The death occurred yesterday of Mr Alfred Myers, bootmaker, Invercargill, who had been suffering from influenza for the past fortnight. Mr Myers, who was born at Waikiwi, had resided here all his life, and was highly esteemed by those with whom he came into contact. He was an enthusiastic Oddfellow, being a Past Grand of the Pioneer of Southland Lodge, and had held the office of D.D.G.M. for the Southland district. He had also represented the district at sessions of the Grand Lodge, and had rendered valuable service to his Lodge as a Trustee and to the Southland Board of Control. His membership of the Lodge extended over a period of thirty years. Last week his son and daughter were carried off by the epidemic. He leaves a widow and grown-up daughter, to whom general sympathy will be extended.   -Southland Times, 5/12/1918.

I. O. O. F.

PIONEER OF SOUTHLAND LODGE, No. 27. 

THE Members of the above Lodge are respectfully requested to attend the funeral of their late Bro. P.D.D.G.M. Alfred Myers. A conveyance will leave the Lodge Room, Tay street, at 2 pm. on Thursday.  WM. TAYLOR, Sec.   -Southland Times, 5/12/1918.

Durham St Cemetery, Invercargill.