My grandfather Oliver Desmond Cruickshank enlist with the NZ Expeditionary Force in August 1914 and departed to Egypt with the first ships sent 100 years ago in October. He arrived there on 3 January 1915 and was discharged on 18 January after only 15 days. He returned to NZ, and the reason given on his Certificate of Discharge was that 'his services were no longer required'. Oliver enlisted again in 1916 and served a further 3 years before returning again safely -one of the lucky ones! I am just wondering if anyone else has discovered a relative with this kind of service history, or has any idea as to why Oliver's services would have no longer been required. Did the NZ generals decide they had sent too many troops at that stage or what? There's no suggestion of any misconduct on Oliver's file at that point.

Hello Listers, Many Thanks to Sue, Heather, Adrienne and Helen for your replies. I will contact you personally with photos. Kindest regards, Vida McLachlan

Sorry for the late reply for Corono, I have been dealing to my adreniline rush bucket list with an old friend from Aussie, we have been away! Thank you for those who helped with the search for Henry John CORONO/CORONNO, no luck so far!Aslo thank you those who responded to Elle's request for help, she now has address and phone number for Isobel Dreaver which I sent her yesterday. I also have a copy of the book 'Catlins River -Wisp Run' as many of my FALCONER family are in it. Regards, Charmaine. Now living in Cambridge,Waikato. 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

Thank you very much Alister. Maybe someone else will also come forward - who possibly has the book? And I admit feel much better knowing why Elle may have even selected me as someone to who to write. Sadly her email was deficient in these important matters and I was very tempted to merely delete same as SPAM!. Gail. On 31/10/2014, at 4:33 PM, Alisterg wrote: > Hello, > The book published in 1994 called The Catlins River Wisp Run. > A few copies have come up from time to time forsale on Trademe. > Isobel Christina Dreaver appears to be aged 82 years, a keen gardener with mention on a site about Daffodils > > I would suggest that Isabelle Green chose you Gail, because you were enquirying about Charles Nicholson back in 2007 with regard to the Catlins area > > Isobel grew up in Dunedin, and her maiden name was Hall. > There is an enquiry on Gen Forum from 2004 on the Kelliher name from an Isobel Dreaver with an email address of idreaver@ihug.co.nz , this may, or may not be current > > There is a Rob Dreaver who lives in Invercargill, do not know if he is related or not. > > Regards > Alister Gould > Invercargill >

Hello, The book published in 1994 called The Catlins River Wisp Run. A few copies have come up from time to time forsale on Trademe. Isobel Christina Dreaver appears to be aged 82 years, a keen gardener with mention on a site about Daffodils I would suggest that Isabelle Green chose you Gail, because you were enquirying about Charles Nicholson back in 2007 with regard to the Catlins area Isobel grew up in Dunedin, and her maiden name was Hall. There is an enquiry on Gen Forum from 2004 on the Kelliher name from an Isobel Dreaver with an email address of idreaver@ihug.co.nz , this may, or may not be current There is a Rob Dreaver who lives in Invercargill, do not know if he is related or not. Regards Alister Gould Invercargill

Hi Vida, Try here http://nelson.govt.nz/services/facilities/cemeteries/cemeteries-database-2/ I put Davies in the keyword and found lots of Davies including some who might be your men. In the left column click on cemeteries there is a lot of info here. I only had a quick look. I suggest if you can't find Dovedale cem contact them. There is a database of early settlers there. Heather -----Original Message----- From: Vida McLachlan via Sent: Friday, October 31, 2014 1:33 PM Cc: NEW-ZEALAND@rootsweb.com Subject: [nz] Dovedale Cemetery Hello Listers, On a recent trip home to Motueka, I had a desire to travel up to Dovedale, Nelson to find my Gt. Gt. And Gt. Grandfathers John and Owen John Davies. and their Spouses. Much to my disappointment, we couldn't find them. We did however find a number of my Davies family. I have photos of these Albert Newth Davies, Eva Emily, Job Albert, Sylvia Joyce, Albert Edwin, and Blanch Evelina. If anyone is interested My question is, Are there more than one Cemeteries in Dovedale? We went to the little cemetery next to the Dovedale School And church. I look forward to receiving any information that may assist me Kindest regards Vida McLachlan Expat. Kiwi living in Queensland, Australia 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

An addendum to the message below - apparently the book is called The Catlins River Wisp Run I do not know this person. > > i do not know why she chose me to ask her question. > i do not know of the book she is seeking… > > I place it here in case it rings a bell with anyone on this forum and you can aid her. > > Gail > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Elle Green <elleggreen@gmail.com> >> Subject: Isobel Dreaver >> Date: 31 October 2014 1:29:00 PM NZDT >> To: grid2@wc.net.nz >> >> Hi, >> >> My names Isabelle Green and I’ve been trying to get a copy of Isobel’s book. >> Isobel is my Grandma who I’ve never met and I was even named after her. >> Sorry for this being so random but I am desperately trying to get into contact with her. >> I was looking up different things online and came across your email address. >> I know this is far fetched, but I thought I would at least give it a try. >> Any information or help would be greatly appreciated! >> An email, contact number or just anything, if you have any of those details. >> If you mention my Mother's name Debey to her she should know who you're talking about, Gary/Gus was my Father/her son. >> Or even if you have any other contacts I could get into contact with would be appreciated? >> I’m living in Australia and am planning a trip to NZ so would love any help. >> >> Look forward to hearing from you! >> >> Thanks heaps Isabelle >

I do not know this person. i do not know why she chose me to ask her question. i do not know of the book she is seeking… I place it here in case it rings a bell with anyone on this forum and you can aid her. Gail Begin forwarded message: > From: Elle Green <elleggreen@gmail.com> > Subject: Isobel Dreaver > Date: 31 October 2014 1:29:00 PM NZDT > To: grid2@wc.net.nz > > Hi, > > My names Isabelle Green and I’ve been trying to get a copy of Isobel’s book. > Isobel is my Grandma who I’ve never met and I was even named after her. > Sorry for this being so random but I am desperately trying to get into contact with her. > I was looking up different things online and came across your email address. > I know this is far fetched, but I thought I would at least give it a try. > Any information or help would be greatly appreciated! > An email, contact number or just anything, if you have any of those details. > If you mention my Mother's name Debey to her she should know who you're talking about, Gary/Gus was my Father/her son. > Or even if you have any other contacts I could get into contact with would be appreciated? > I’m living in Australia and am planning a trip to NZ so would love any help. > > Look forward to hearing from you! > > Thanks heaps Isabelle

Hello Listers, On a recent trip home to Motueka, I had a desire to travel up to Dovedale, Nelson to find my Gt. Gt. And Gt. Grandfathers John and Owen John Davies. and their Spouses. Much to my disappointment, we couldn't find them. We did however find a number of my Davies family. I have photos of these Albert Newth Davies, Eva Emily, Job Albert, Sylvia Joyce, Albert Edwin, and Blanch Evelina. If anyone is interested My question is, Are there more than one Cemeteries in Dovedale? We went to the little cemetery next to the Dovedale School And church. I look forward to receiving any information that may assist me Kindest regards Vida McLachlan Expat. Kiwi living in Queensland, Australia

Hi all, after doing mine and with my partner doing her family trees to death we have reached a point where we can't go further back with our trees, unless something new comes up on the web , so I've taken it on my self to do the next best thing ..... rescue family photo albums and return them back to family members who may be interested in them I've done one so far and am about to return it to a family member who would love it , I've just brought two more from oz but would like to see if i can keep it in NZ so what i am asking for ppl to keep a look out for Albums and let me know so i can hopefully buy them , research them and return them to Families who would love to see them but didn't know they even existed so any help would be gr8 Kind regards Steve Fraser Timaru

GILFEDDER DONOVAN MULQUEEN CARMODY BONISCH Many thanks to the people who replied to my request for information on these families Your help has been very much appreciated Joan Carmody jr_carmody@clear.net.nz

Hello All I have just added the BMD from the Christchurch Press for January 1989 email for a newspaper copy giving the date of the newspaper, and snippet number. Beverley Evans Christchurch NZ http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~ashleigh/1870-1908/1989.January.Press.BMD.html http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~ashleigh/ transcriber of old newspapers. -- http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~ashleigh/ transcriber of old newspapers. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com

Hi List I am sending the death notice for Ida Haycraft to Maxine. It should read 2012 not 1912. Heather Tauranga -----Original Message----- From: Maxine Amos via Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 7:04 PM To: new-zealand@rootsweb.com Subject: [nz] Re Ida Iris Haycraft (nee Hill) Hi there from Townsville Nth Qld. Can someone please lookup and email the full death notice for the above person. Passed away 29th July 1912 in Hamilton. Paper notice about August 1st. Many thanks Maxine Amos maxine@distinctivepromotions.com.au 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

Hello Roger There is a death listed on NZ Historical Records site for a Mary Ann Rait aged 64 years in 1919 in New Zealand. Is this the person you were talking about. Registration No. 1919/1663. She was buried in Karori Cemetery and there is also a headstone for her. You can access the cemetery site online. Regards Judy Berntsen -----Original Message----- From: roger Finlay via Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 11:05 AM To: NEW-ZEALAND@rootsweb.com Subject: [nz] Mary Ann Rait I am seeking more information about Mary Ann Rait. Her daughter was Caroline Mary Woodman, born 1864. Her father was Edward Woodman but there appears to be no record of a marriage between Mary Ann Rait & Edward Woodman. Did Mary Ann Rait die in New Zealand? Regards, Roger Finlay 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

I am seeking more information about Mary Ann Rait. Her daughter was Caroline Mary Woodman, born 1864. Her father was Edward Woodman but there appears to be no record of a marriage between Mary Ann Rait & Edward Woodman. Did Mary Ann Rait die in New Zealand? Regards, Roger Finlay

Many thanks to Heather and Alistair. Now have the information. Maxine Amos maxine@distinctivepromotions.com.au

Hello Patsy, What is the first record / piece of paper you have for him, some people were here quite some time before the naturalised. As the address for the Naturalisation is Ashburton have you checked with the NZSG Ashburton Area Contact ( see NZSG website) Michael SHEATE, they have done a lot of indexing for the area & should be able to assist with your query. Happy Hunting Kathy Bisman Little River ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patsy via" <new-zealand@rootsweb.com> To: <new-zealand@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 9:22 AM Subject: [nz] Hamburger arrival > Hi listers > > Been searching for the arrival in New Zealand of Ludwig HAMBURGER and > his brother Rudolph. I have Ludwig's application for naturalization > and he said that he had been in the country five years and that was in > 1884 which means he arrived about 1879. I have not been able to > find him at all 1870-1884 so again asking if anyone can help. > I searched the Hamburg shipping lists also to try and find him leaving > Germany but nothing there. > > I have all his New Zealand information just trying to find his arrival > in the country. > > Any help appreciated > thanks > Patsy > > > > 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 there from Townsville Nth Qld. Can someone please lookup and email the full death notice for the above person. Passed away 29th July 1912 in Hamilton. Paper notice about August 1st. Many thanks Maxine Amos maxine@distinctivepromotions.com.au

Hi listers Been searching for the arrival in New Zealand of Ludwig HAMBURGER and his brother Rudolph. I have Ludwig's application for naturalization and he said that he had been in the country five years and that was in 1884 which means he arrived about 1879. I have not been able to find him at all 1870-1884 so again asking if anyone can help. I searched the Hamburg shipping lists also to try and find him leaving Germany but nothing there. I have all his New Zealand information just trying to find his arrival in the country. Any help appreciated thanks Patsy

Thank you for all the help from list members. Have now made contact with her family. Heather Tauranga -----Original Message----- From: Heather McLean via Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2014 5:00 PM To: New-Zealand-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [nz] Patsy O'Shea Hi List Looking for friends or family of Patsy O’Shea (genealogist) who passed away recently. Patsy lived in Motueka. Would like a phone number so I can contact her family. Replies off line please. Many thanks Heather Tauranga 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