Hi listers Ann I have lost ALL my email yesterday so have lost the mail you sent regarding Trevor Charles etc can you please resend many thanks Patsy

Hi Alan & All: I am told that existing downloaded military personnel files at Archives will continue to be avaliable as a single downloadable PDF file via "Derivative Copy" but that this will not apply to new digitised files. With an ordinary WWI file having say 7 to 15 pages this will mean downloading 7 to 15 files, with a security warning for each and a need to rename each page to something meaningful to me. Reading an online or downloaded file will mean having to open or download and open each page seperately. Plus the display of the page and information on my IE browser has the page or information restricted to a narrow band across the page rather than full-screen. What a pain! Yours, John Wilson Subject: Re: [nz] Military Files @ Archives > Here is comments from another list. > Allan > > You still get the PDF file, it is just hidden a bit. On the top left hand > side of the page it says "Preservation Master" and lists the files > underneath. Collapse the list of files by clicking on the down arrow next > to > "Preservation Master" and now you will see "Derivative Copy", click on the > arrow next to it to expand it and then click on "Image 1". This will be > the > PDF, open it up and use the save option on the bottom left. Voila! > > Hi Michael and all: > > Yes, the military personnel files are still online, but in a less > convenient > format as each page now has to be downloaded seperately. > Does the new format work with all internet browsers? > > Yours, John Wilson > >> Hi There >> >> I have previously downloaded military files from Archives in PDF >> Format,but have just been looking and found some more that I need that >> have been digitized. >> >> Do I now have to download each page separately??? or am I doing something >> wrong. >> >> Thanks >> Michael >>

Same problem. Nothing would open using using Windows 7. Switched to Google Chrome as browser and all worked. Marina -----Original Message----- From: Ken Baker Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 7:56 PM To: 'Patricia O'Shea' ; 'Allan Steel' ; 'List - NZ Messages' Subject: Re: [nz] Military Files @ Archives All, I have been experiencing the same problems as Patsy - seems to be something to do with Windows 7. Using Google Chrome as the browser seems to work. Ken -----Original Message----- From: new-zealand-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:new-zealand-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Patricia O'Shea Sent: 13 March 2014 04:35 To: Allan Steel; List - NZ Messages Subject: Re: [nz] Military Files @ Archives thanks for that Allan - but all I get is a message saying 'loading' which it does endlessly. I don't get the 'image 1' message at all. In the main 'box' of the page it says 'please choose a file for viewing' with PDF, JPG etc but nothing happens there either. What am I doing wrong here? Regards, Patsy and why oh why did they change a perfectly good system??? On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 4:23 PM, Allan Steel <asteel@ihug.co.nz> wrote: > Here is comments from another list. > Allan > > You still get the PDF file, it is just hidden a bit. On the top left > hand side of the page it says "Preservation Master" and lists the > files underneath. Collapse the list of files by clicking on the down > arrow next to "Preservation Master" and now you will see "Derivative > Copy", click on the arrow next to it to expand it and then click on > "Image 1". This will be the PDF, open it up and use the save option on > the bottom left. Voila! > > > > > > > The List Guidelines http://new-zealand-l.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NEW-ZEALAND-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message The List Guidelines http://new-zealand-l.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NEW-ZEALAND-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks to Allan for the help and suggestions - works perfectly with Chrome. Regards, Patsy On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 7:56 PM, Ken Baker <ken.bergoje@belgacom.net> wrote: > All, > > I have been experiencing the same problems as Patsy - seems to be something > to do with Windows 7. Using Google Chrome as the browser seems to work. > > Ken > > -----Original Message----- > From: new-zealand-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:new-zealand-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Patricia O'Shea > Sent: 13 March 2014 04:35 > To: Allan Steel; List - NZ Messages > Subject: Re: [nz] Military Files @ Archives > > thanks for that Allan - but all I get is a message saying 'loading' which > it > does endlessly. I don't get the 'image 1' message at all. In the main 'box' > of the page it says 'please choose a file for viewing' with PDF, JPG etc > but > nothing happens there either. > > What am I doing wrong here? > > Regards, Patsy > and why oh why did they change a perfectly good system??? > > >

thanks for that Allan - but all I get is a message saying 'loading' which it does endlessly. I don't get the 'image 1' message at all. In the main 'box' of the page it says 'please choose a file for viewing' with PDF, JPG etc but nothing happens there either. What am I doing wrong here? Regards, Patsy and why oh why did they change a perfectly good system??? On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 4:23 PM, Allan Steel <asteel@ihug.co.nz> wrote: > Here is comments from another list. > Allan > > You still get the PDF file, it is just hidden a bit. On the top left hand > side of the page it says "Preservation Master" and lists the files > underneath. Collapse the list of files by clicking on the down arrow next > to > "Preservation Master" and now you will see "Derivative Copy", click on the > arrow next to it to expand it and then click on "Image 1". This will be the > PDF, open it up and use the save option on the bottom left. Voila! > > > > > > >

Here is comments from another list. Allan You still get the PDF file, it is just hidden a bit. On the top left hand side of the page it says "Preservation Master" and lists the files underneath. Collapse the list of files by clicking on the down arrow next to "Preservation Master" and now you will see "Derivative Copy", click on the arrow next to it to expand it and then click on "Image 1". This will be the PDF, open it up and use the save option on the bottom left. Voila! -----Original Message----- From: John Wilson Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 3:56 PM To: Michael Sheate ; NEW-ZEALAND@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [nz] Military Files @ Archives Hi Michael and all: Yes, the military personnel files are still online, but in a less convenient format as each page now has to be downloaded seperately. Does the new format work with all internet browsers? Yours, John Wilson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Sheate" <sheate@farmside.co.nz> To: <NEW-ZEALAND@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 3:05 PM Subject: [nz] Military Files @ Archives > Hi There > > I have previously downloaded military files from Archives in PDF > Format,but have just been looking and found some more that I need that > have been digitized. > > Do I now have to download each page separately??? or am I doing something > wrong. > > Thanks > Michael > The List Guidelines http://new-zealand-l.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NEW-ZEALAND-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4336 / Virus Database: 3722/7187 - Release Date: 03/12/14

Hi Michael and all: Yes, the military personnel files are still online, but in a less convenient format as each page now has to be downloaded seperately. Does the new format work with all internet browsers? Yours, John Wilson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Sheate" <sheate@farmside.co.nz> To: <NEW-ZEALAND@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 3:05 PM Subject: [nz] Military Files @ Archives > Hi There > > I have previously downloaded military files from Archives in PDF > Format,but have just been looking and found some more that I need that > have been digitized. > > Do I now have to download each page separately??? or am I doing something > wrong. > > Thanks > Michael >

Hi There I have previously downloaded military files from Archives in PDF Format,but have just been looking and found some more that I need that have been digitized. Do I now have to download each page separately??? or am I doing something wrong. Thanks Michael

Hello John Would you be able to tell me the link for the military files please. I am interested to find out if an ancestor may have served in the NZ military as he was in New Zealand from approx late 1880's or 1890's until approx 1909-1910 as the family was back in Australia in 1910 Thanking you Kind regards Judith in sunny east coast of Tasmania *Rowes Retreat B&B* *112 Ansons Bay Rd, St Helens* *03 6376 173703 6376 17370410 300 6140410 300 614* http://rowesretreatbedandbreakfast.webs.com/ http://www.discovertasmania.com/accommodation/rowesretreatbedandbreakfast Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype CreditFree via Skype On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 1:56 PM, John Wilson <hugo@actrix.co.nz> wrote: > Hi Michael and all: > > Yes, the military personnel files are still online, but in a less > convenient > format as each page now has to be downloaded seperately. > Does the new format work with all internet browsers? > > Yours, John Wilson > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Michael Sheate" <sheate@farmside.co.nz> > To: <NEW-ZEALAND@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 3:05 PM > Subject: [nz] Military Files @ Archives > > > > Hi There > > > > I have previously downloaded military files from Archives in PDF > > Format,but have just been looking and found some more that I need that > > have been digitized. > > > > Do I now have to download each page separately??? or am I doing something > > wrong. > > > > Thanks > > Michael > > > > > The List Guidelines > > http://new-zealand-l.blogspot.com/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NEW-ZEALAND-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Hi Charmaine: I will get the WWI file for James McLean Wilson No 78809 digitised by Archives, I presume that is the one you cannot access! With a high NZEF number, it is possible he did not go overseas in the NZEF (too old?). Is this the Reserves List entry for him, shown as a farmhand? The 1916 Act required male residents aged 17 to 60 to register, but the usual age for conscription was 20 to 45, initially at least not married and supporting children, and subject to a medical: Surname WILSON Given Name James McLean Category Nominal Rolls Vol 4 Regimental Number 78809 Rank Private Body or Draft Unit or Regiment Marital Status Last NZ Address Next of Kin Title C H Next of Kin Surname WILSON Next of Kin Relationship Father Next of Kin Address 32 Mill Street St Kilda Dunedin Roll 86 Page 7 Occupation Farm Hand Recruiting District Classification Comment Last Employer NZSG Index New Zealand World War 1 Service Personnel and Reservists Index Version 3 Data Sourced From NZ WWI Service Personnel & Reservists Index v3.0 Yours, John Wilson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charmaine Andresen" <wasu66nz@yahoo.co.nz> To: "New Zealand Mail list" <new-zealand-l@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 11:27 AM Subject: [nz] James McLean/McTurk WILSON Can anyone please advise my cousins (Gt Granddaughters of the above) and myself on this search the very elusive man. We have his marriage and children's details and know the marriage broke up. After that James simply disappears; no divorce NZ, no death NZ, nothing on Archway that pertains to him etc. There are several other James' we have found but nothing that gives us positive 'claim' to him! An elderly aunt gave the story as he was simply 'over the seas'. We cant access Army records for him,(if the one named there is him and possibly absconded while overseas). ANY help/direction is much appreciated! James was bought up by his Grandmother & Stepfather and adopted the stepfathers surname. James was a tailor. MARRIAGE: Year 1881 Folio 0564 Surname WILSON Given Names James McLean Sex M Spouse CHRISTIE Year 1881 Folio 0564 Surname CHRISTIE Given Names Mary Ann Sex F Spouse WILSON -------------- FROM MY COUSINS: Trying to find more info on Catherine McLean (1834-1907), James McLean (1832-), Rabina (Robina) McLean (1840-1909), Walter Wilson (1844-1904), John Wilson (1850-1896) and Flora Wilson (1846 -1935). They are all the children of Flora Jamison (McLean) Wilson. (Dunedin) Catherine McLean married Thomas Wright in 1868. I am particularly interested in a possible first child of Catherine's, James McLean Wilson born in Auchinleck, Scotland March 1857.

Hi Listers Can someone please photograph or transcribe the Will for the following CARGILL Jane Smellie - Auckland - Widow (R14747394) 1967 - 1967 Item ID Agency Series Accession Record group Box / Item Sep Record no. Part Alternative no. Record type R14747394 BBAE 1570 A645 1992 / P1570/1967 Text many thanks Patsy

Hi Tracy, The Kingseat Hospital Records were deposited with Archives NZ Auckland Office. Contact them for the procedures required for you to obtain the details you are after. I would also recommend you contact the NZSG Papakura Br & have their Biographical Index checked ( the Kingseat area local histories etc have been indexed) Happy Hunting Kathy B Little River ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tracy Pilet" <tpilet@waikato.ac.nz> To: <NEW-ZEALAND@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 9:06 AM Subject: [nz] Kingseat Hospital: Ease of Research? > Good morning listers, > > > > I have recently discovered that my great > grand-aunt<http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~onmymothersside/huntley/huntleypaulhillfrances.shtml>was > committed to Kingseat Hospital in 1945, and I am keen to find out why > and for how long. > > She was committed at age 45 and I know that she passed away in a rest home > in Auckland 43 years later in 1988, aged 88. > > > > Has anyone had any experience (good, bad or otherwise) obtaining records > of > past inmates? I'm assuming that records will not be easily available, but > am wondering whether they will be downright impossible. > > > > Many thanks. > > > > p.s. the charmingly named Mental Defectives Act 1911, under which she was > committed, makes for interesting reading. It lists six 'classes' of > mentally defective persons: > > > > 1. Persons of unsound mind > > 2. Persons mentally infirm > > 3. Idiots > > 4. Imbeciles > > 5. Feeble-minded > > 6. Epileptics > > > > Regards > > > > Tracy Pilet > > > The List Guidelines > > http://new-zealand-l.blogspot.com/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NEW-ZEALAND-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

All, I have been experiencing the same problems as Patsy - seems to be something to do with Windows 7. Using Google Chrome as the browser seems to work. Ken -----Original Message----- From: new-zealand-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:new-zealand-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Patricia O'Shea Sent: 13 March 2014 04:35 To: Allan Steel; List - NZ Messages Subject: Re: [nz] Military Files @ Archives thanks for that Allan - but all I get is a message saying 'loading' which it does endlessly. I don't get the 'image 1' message at all. In the main 'box' of the page it says 'please choose a file for viewing' with PDF, JPG etc but nothing happens there either. What am I doing wrong here? Regards, Patsy and why oh why did they change a perfectly good system??? On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 4:23 PM, Allan Steel <asteel@ihug.co.nz> wrote: > Here is comments from another list. > Allan > > You still get the PDF file, it is just hidden a bit. On the top left > hand side of the page it says "Preservation Master" and lists the > files underneath. Collapse the list of files by clicking on the down > arrow next to "Preservation Master" and now you will see "Derivative > Copy", click on the arrow next to it to expand it and then click on > "Image 1". This will be the PDF, open it up and use the save option on > the bottom left. Voila! > > > > > > > The List Guidelines http://new-zealand-l.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NEW-ZEALAND-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Jan , The Three Ridley family members have their final resting place at Whangarei : http://www.wdc.govt.nz/FacilitiesandRecreation/Cemeteries/Pages/CemeteryDatabaseSearch.aspx On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 2:38 PM, Jan Moon <janmoon52@hotmail.com> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > Birth Jun 1948 in Kaling Middlesex EnglandDeath 11 Dec 2009 in Whangarei > Northland New Zealand > > > Trying to find any information about this man. His Occupation was > Electrician. He may have been married. He arrived in NZ in Dec 1949. His > father Stanley Valentine Ridler and mother Jessie Florence (nee Tyson) > lived in Braigh Road, Waipu from at least 1963 to 1969. > > He may have had a sister Christine born after 1949. > > > These people are relatives of my paternal grandmother, and I would love to > make contact if possible. My mother never knew any of her mother's > relatives had come to NZ. > > > Regards > > Jan Moon > > > > > > > > > > Sent from Windows Mail > > > The List Guidelines > > http://new-zealand-l.blogspot.com/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NEW-ZEALAND-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

My thanks to Helen Unfortunately there were at least two other men of the same name in NZ at the same time as our Ebenezer, so weeding them out in the newspapers has been challenging. Louise Gibson Burnie Tasmania On 12/03/2014 2:38 PM, jmnhln@xtra.co.nz wrote: > Hi, > Not sure how much you know about Ebenezer but there are some articles on New Zealands > papers past which may be of interest > Helen J > http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast > /-------Original Message-------/ > /*From:*/ Louise Gibson <mailto:louise4@internode.on.net> > /*Date:*/ 12/03/2014 2:17:34 p.m. > /*To:*/ new-zealand@rootsweb.com <mailto:new-zealand@rootsweb.com> > /*Subject:*/ [nz] Burial Sydenham Cemetery Christchurch > Is there anyone on the list, living in Christchurch, who would check out a grave, and the > burial register at the Sydenham Cemetery please ? > Ebenezer Forsyth died in the Christchurch Hospital on the 3rd of August 1911, and was > buried on the 7th in the Sydenham Cemetery. I have details of his grave Block and Plot > number, and suspect it was in a "paupers grave" and that there will not be a headstone, > but need to check the grave itself and details from the burial register to see what > details were recorded against his burial, and by whom. > Ebenezer arrived in NZ in 1860 with another bloke Robert Pringle, who drowned in the Ohow > River in 1862. Robert Pringle was a younger brother to Ebenezer's eldest sister's husband. > Ebenezer's next younger sister Margaret and her family followed Ebenezer to NZ in late > 1861, and settled in Dunedin. Ebenezer did not keep much contact with his family in NZ or > back in Scotland; did not marry, and was working as a labourer at the time of his death, > aged 77 years. Administration of his estate was granted to the Public Trustee. > His sister Margaret is my great grandmother, and we have been hunting for Ebenezer all > over the planet, even thinking he may have gone to Canada, but details from family letters > have finally shed light on his life, and we can now finally lay him to rest. > Louise Gibson > Burnie > Tasmania > The List Guidelines > http://new-zealand-l.blogspot.com/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NEW-ZEALAND-request@rootsweb.com > <mailto:NEW-ZEALAND-request@rootsweb.com> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > > <http://www.incredimail.com/?id=621159&did=10501&ppd=2820,201206281812,9,1,603702287665135615&rui=150377540&app_test_id=0&sd=20140312> > > FREE Animations for your email > <http://www.incredimail.com/?id=621159&did=10501&ppd=2820,201206281812,9,1,603702287665135615&rui=150377540&app_test_id=0&sd=20140312> > > <http://www.incredimail.com/?id=621159&did=10501&ppd=2820,201206281812,9,1,603702287665135615&rui=150377540&app_test_id=0&sd=20140312> > <http://www.incredimail.com/?id=621159&did=10501&ppd=2820,201206281812,9,1,603702287665135615&rui=150377540&app_test_id=0&sd=20140312> > <http://www.incredimail.com/?id=621159&did=10501&ppd=2820,201206281812,9,1,603702287665135615&rui=150377540&app_test_id=0&sd=20140312> > <http://www.incredimail.com/?id=621159&did=10501&ppd=2820,201206281812,9,1,603702287665135615&rui=150377540&app_test_id=0&sd=20140312> Click Here! <http://www.incredimail.com/?id=621159&did=10501&ppd=2820,201206281812,9,1,603702287665135615&rui=150377540&app_test_id=0&sd=20140312> <http://www.incredimail.com/?id=621159&did=10501&ppd=2820,201206281812,9,1,603702287665135615&rui=150377540&app_test_id=0&sd=20140312> <http://www.incredimail.com/?id=621159&did=10501&ppd=2820,201206281812,9,1,603702287665135615&rui=150377540&app_test_id=0&sd=20140312> > <http://www.incredimail.com/?id=621159&did=10501&ppd=2820,201206281812,9,1,603702287665135615&rui=150377540&app_test_id=0&sd=20140312> > <http://www.incredimail.com/?id=621159&did=10501&ppd=2820,201206281812,9,1,603702287665135615&rui=150377540&app_test_id=0&sd=20140312> > > <http://www.incredimail.com/?id=621159&did=10501&ppd=2820,201206281812,9,1,603702287665135615&rui=150377540&app_test_id=0&sd=20140312> > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > <http://www.avast.com/> > > This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus > <http://www.avast.com/> protection is active. > >

Can anyone please advise my cousins (Gt Granddaughters of the above) and myself on this search the very elusive man. We have his marriage and children's details and know the marriage broke up. After that James simply disappears; no divorce NZ, no death NZ, nothing on Archway that pertains to him etc. There are several other James' we have found but nothing that gives us positive 'claim' to him! An elderly aunt gave the story as he was simply 'over the seas'. We cant access Army records for him,(if the one named there is him and possibly absconded while overseas). ANY help/direction is much appreciated! James was bought up by his Grandmother & Stepfather and adopted the stepfathers surname. James was a tailor. MARRIAGE: Year 1881 Folio 0564 Surname WILSON Given Names James McLean Sex M Spouse CHRISTIE Year 1881 Folio 0564 Surname CHRISTIE Given Names Mary Ann Sex F Spouse WILSON -------------- FROM MY COUSINS: Trying to find more info on Catherine McLean (1834-1907), James McLean (1832-), Rabina (Robina) McLean (1840-1909), Walter Wilson (1844-1904), John Wilson (1850-1896) and Flora Wilson (1846 -1935). They are all the children of Flora Jamison (McLean) Wilson. (Dunedin) Catherine McLean married Thomas Wright in 1868. I am particularly interested in a possible first child of Catherine's, James McLean Wilson born in Auchinleck, Scotland March 1857. New Zealand Society of Genealogists. http://www.genealogy.org.nz New Zealand Scottish Interest Branch.  http://www.scotgroup.tk/ Our Family Tree Online.  http://www.genesreunited.co.uk WAIHI,WAIKATO,NEW ZEALAND:  http://www.waihi.org.nz

Is there anyone on the list, living in Christchurch, who would check out a grave, and the burial register at the Sydenham Cemetery please ? Ebenezer Forsyth died in the Christchurch Hospital on the 3rd of August 1911, and was buried on the 7th in the Sydenham Cemetery. I have details of his grave Block and Plot number, and suspect it was in a "paupers grave" and that there will not be a headstone, but need to check the grave itself and details from the burial register to see what details were recorded against his burial, and by whom. Ebenezer arrived in NZ in 1860 with another bloke Robert Pringle, who drowned in the Ohow River in 1862. Robert Pringle was a younger brother to Ebenezer's eldest sister's husband. Ebenezer's next younger sister Margaret and her family followed Ebenezer to NZ in late 1861, and settled in Dunedin. Ebenezer did not keep much contact with his family in NZ or back in Scotland; did not marry, and was working as a labourer at the time of his death, aged 77 years. Administration of his estate was granted to the Public Trustee. His sister Margaret is my great grandmother, and we have been hunting for Ebenezer all over the planet, even thinking he may have gone to Canada, but details from family letters have finally shed light on his life, and we can now finally lay him to rest. Louise Gibson Burnie Tasmania

Thanks Annette, You're right about family secrecy. While we knew that my great grand-aunt existed and had seen photographs of her up until her late teens, no-one seemed to know much after that. Those that would have known her in the family have all passed away now. For a long time we assumed that she must have died young. When I found out she died on 1988 aged 88 this was a surprise! Now I know about her admission to Kingseat the secrecy makes a bit more sense, though it is very sad. Regards Tracy Pilet -----Original Message----- From: Annette McLean [mailto:dandamclean@ubernet.co.nz] Sent: Wednesday, 12 March 2014 10:08 a.m. To: Tracy Pilet; NEW-ZEALAND@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [nz] Kingseat Hospital: Ease of Research? I had a great aunt who had been in Tokanui Mental Hospital. I wrote to The Waikato Hospital Board requesting her records. This was in 2007. I had to prove my relationship to her and get from her nearest living relative permission to access her records. This I was able to do and I received all her clinical notes from 1936 up until her death in 1965. I discovered she was first admitted to the "Auckland Mental Hospital" It was heart breaking reading. No one in the family had ever spoken about her. Annette

I had a great aunt who had been in Tokanui Mental Hospital. I wrote to The Waikato Hospital Board requesting her records. This was in 2007. I had to prove my relationship to her and get from her nearest living relative permission to access her records. This I was able to do and I received all her clinical notes from 1936 up until her death in 1965. I discovered she was first admitted to the "Auckland Mental Hospital" It was heart breaking reading. No one in the family had ever spoken about her. Annette -----Original Message----- From: Tracy Pilet Sent: 12 March 2014 9:06 AM To: NEW-ZEALAND@rootsweb.com Subject: [nz] Kingseat Hospital: Ease of Research? Good morning listers, I have recently discovered that my great grand-aunt<http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~onmymothersside/huntley/huntleypaulhillfrances.shtml>was committed to Kingseat Hospital in 1945, and I am keen to find out why and for how long. She was committed at age 45 and I know that she passed away in a rest home in Auckland 43 years later in 1988, aged 88. Has anyone had any experience (good, bad or otherwise) obtaining records of past inmates? I'm assuming that records will not be easily available, but am wondering whether they will be downright impossible. Many thanks. p.s. the charmingly named Mental Defectives Act 1911, under which she was committed, makes for interesting reading. It lists six 'classes' of mentally defective persons: 1. Persons of unsound mind 2. Persons mentally infirm 3. Idiots 4. Imbeciles 5. Feeble-minded 6. Epileptics Regards Tracy Pilet The List Guidelines http://new-zealand-l.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NEW-ZEALAND-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Good morning listers, I have recently discovered that my great grand-aunt<http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~onmymothersside/huntley/huntleypaulhillfrances.shtml>was committed to Kingseat Hospital in 1945, and I am keen to find out why and for how long. She was committed at age 45 and I know that she passed away in a rest home in Auckland 43 years later in 1988, aged 88. Has anyone had any experience (good, bad or otherwise) obtaining records of past inmates? I'm assuming that records will not be easily available, but am wondering whether they will be downright impossible. Many thanks. p.s. the charmingly named Mental Defectives Act 1911, under which she was committed, makes for interesting reading. It lists six 'classes' of mentally defective persons: 1. Persons of unsound mind 2. Persons mentally infirm 3. Idiots 4. Imbeciles 5. Feeble-minded 6. Epileptics Regards Tracy Pilet