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Re: Tracking down a "WRITER" in the Oamaru area
« Reply #9 on: Friday 20 July 18 03:29 BST (UK) »
Hello Carol,

You could also try contacting the Oamaru library......

https://www.waitaki.govt.nz/our-facilities/libraries/Pages/default.aspx

I'm sure you will enjoy Dunedin; the 'Edinburgh of the South'. A lovely city........


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HAMMOND, Cainham/Caynham, Shropshire, U.K. Otago-NZ.
GALBRAITH, Ireland, Dunedin, Otago-NZ., Kensington-London, U.K.
GRANT, Sct., Dunedin, Otago-NZ., Vancouver, Canada.
GLASS, Aberdeenshire, Otago-NZ.
CAIRNEY/CARNEY/KEARNEY/Ireland, Airdrie, Scotland, Otago-NZ.
O'BRIEN Mary Ann, Limerick, Otago-NZ.
NICOL(L) James, Scotland, Otago-NZ.
SCOTT Thomas, Shetland, Otago-NZ.
MCHARDY/MCHARDIE Euphemia, Scotland, Otago-NZ.

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Re: Tracking down a "WRITER" in the Oamaru area
« Reply #10 on: Friday 20 July 18 05:48 BST (UK) »
His probated will......

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9B9-KSS6-5?i=666&cc=1865481

His will was executed in Auckland in 1925.

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HAMMOND, Cainham/Caynham, Shropshire, U.K. Otago-NZ.
GALBRAITH, Ireland, Dunedin, Otago-NZ., Kensington-London, U.K.
GRANT, Sct., Dunedin, Otago-NZ., Vancouver, Canada.
GLASS, Aberdeenshire, Otago-NZ.
CAIRNEY/CARNEY/KEARNEY/Ireland, Airdrie, Scotland, Otago-NZ.
O'BRIEN Mary Ann, Limerick, Otago-NZ.
NICOL(L) James, Scotland, Otago-NZ.
SCOTT Thomas, Shetland, Otago-NZ.
MCHARDY/MCHARDIE Euphemia, Scotland, Otago-NZ.

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Re: Tracking down a "WRITER" in the Oamaru area
« Reply #11 on: Friday 20 July 18 14:18 BST (UK) »
Thanks for the reference to the Oamaru Library Minniehaha- that might also be a good source, because I have a hunch his articles would have been local.

I had a copy of his Probate - as I recall he referred to a sister he didn't have.  When I was fishing around a couple of days ago I found a woman with the same christian name, but I think she's actually a niece. I need to check it out further.

Since I have Scottish rellies from the Edinburgh area... Dunedin should be an excellent fit!!!

:)
Regards, Carol

Johnston - New Zealand; Scotland
Brookes - New Zealand; England
Morris- Liverpool Lancs, UK; New Zealand
Hatter - Wiltshire UK; Otago New Zealand
Ainslie & Strachan - Midlothian, Scotland; New Zealand
Paull -St Agnes, St Columb Minor Parish Cornwall; South Africa; New Zealand
Gould & Reece- Stroud, Gloucestershire UK; New Zealand
Oakly - Australia, NZ; UK
Downes -UK; Australia; NZ
Kinghorn - Jamaica; England; Scotland
Murphy - County Kerry, Ireland; NZ

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Re: Tracking down a "WRITER" in the Oamaru area
« Reply #12 on: Friday 20 July 18 14:24 BST (UK) »
Fresh Fields.... this link you provided may well be exactly as you suggest! 

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/BH19061101.2.14?items_per_page=100&page=13&phrase=2&query=Thomas+Brookes&sort_by=byDA

It certainly falls well within the parameters of his apparent articles and they are about Tokomairiro which is where he grew up. Also, the dates (now that I corrected his dob) could also work.

I think writing under a nom de plume also sounds like it could fit, because one of the obits referred to Thomas as a "retiring" man.  I will investigate further:)   THANKS!!!!

Johnston - New Zealand; Scotland
Brookes - New Zealand; England
Morris- Liverpool Lancs, UK; New Zealand
Hatter - Wiltshire UK; Otago New Zealand
Ainslie & Strachan - Midlothian, Scotland; New Zealand
Paull -St Agnes, St Columb Minor Parish Cornwall; South Africa; New Zealand
Gould & Reece- Stroud, Gloucestershire UK; New Zealand
Oakly - Australia, NZ; UK
Downes -UK; Australia; NZ
Kinghorn - Jamaica; England; Scotland
Murphy - County Kerry, Ireland; NZ


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Re: Tracking down a "WRITER" in the Oamaru area
« Reply #13 on: Saturday 21 July 18 04:06 BST (UK) »
Hi Carol,

This is outside the brief & possibly surplus to requirements but does explain why Thomas was in Titirangi, Auckland in 1925........

Marriage:

1885/1673   Mary   O'Brien   Thomas   Brookes

Birth:

1885/12943   Brookes   William   Mary      Thomas

Son's death:

1925/3404   Brookes   William   39Y

Estate details:

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19250914.2.129.4?end_date=31-12-1925&query=william+brookes+death&start_date=01-01-1925

Probated will of William BROOKES:

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9GW-4851?i=16&cc=1865481


Burial record for William Brookes
Date of birth
Unknown
Date of death
2 September 1925
Age at death
39 years
Gender
Male
Region
Central and Hauraki Gulf Islands
Cemetery name
Otahuhu Cemetery
Plot location
Otahuhu Cemetery, Area 2, Plot, Plot 554
Remains type
Body
Date of burial
2 September 1925


Minniehaha.
HAMMOND, Cainham/Caynham, Shropshire, U.K. Otago-NZ.
GALBRAITH, Ireland, Dunedin, Otago-NZ., Kensington-London, U.K.
GRANT, Sct., Dunedin, Otago-NZ., Vancouver, Canada.
GLASS, Aberdeenshire, Otago-NZ.
CAIRNEY/CARNEY/KEARNEY/Ireland, Airdrie, Scotland, Otago-NZ.
O'BRIEN Mary Ann, Limerick, Otago-NZ.
NICOL(L) James, Scotland, Otago-NZ.
SCOTT Thomas, Shetland, Otago-NZ.
MCHARDY/MCHARDIE Euphemia, Scotland, Otago-NZ.

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Re: Tracking down a "WRITER" in the Oamaru area
« Reply #14 on: Saturday 21 July 18 09:26 BST (UK) »
He was married and had a son????  Feel free to go outside the brief anytime Minniehaha!  I had him down as unmarried.

I wonder what happened to William that he died so young.   Hmmm

THANKS:)
Johnston - New Zealand; Scotland
Brookes - New Zealand; England
Morris- Liverpool Lancs, UK; New Zealand
Hatter - Wiltshire UK; Otago New Zealand
Ainslie & Strachan - Midlothian, Scotland; New Zealand
Paull -St Agnes, St Columb Minor Parish Cornwall; South Africa; New Zealand
Gould & Reece- Stroud, Gloucestershire UK; New Zealand
Oakly - Australia, NZ; UK
Downes -UK; Australia; NZ
Kinghorn - Jamaica; England; Scotland
Murphy - County Kerry, Ireland; NZ

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Re: Tracking down a "WRITER" in the Oamaru area
« Reply #15 on: Saturday 21 July 18 09:35 BST (UK) »
Genealogy research can be full of surprises..... ;D

Death of the wife of Thomas (junior):


https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ESD19240807.2.47?query=mary+brookes+thomas


Minniehaha.
HAMMOND, Cainham/Caynham, Shropshire, U.K. Otago-NZ.
GALBRAITH, Ireland, Dunedin, Otago-NZ., Kensington-London, U.K.
GRANT, Sct., Dunedin, Otago-NZ., Vancouver, Canada.
GLASS, Aberdeenshire, Otago-NZ.
CAIRNEY/CARNEY/KEARNEY/Ireland, Airdrie, Scotland, Otago-NZ.
O'BRIEN Mary Ann, Limerick, Otago-NZ.
NICOL(L) James, Scotland, Otago-NZ.
SCOTT Thomas, Shetland, Otago-NZ.
MCHARDY/MCHARDIE Euphemia, Scotland, Otago-NZ.

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Re: Tracking down a "WRITER" in the Oamaru area
« Reply #16 on: Saturday 21 July 18 09:40 BST (UK) »
Cemetery details:

Cemetery Details
Surname   BROOKS*
Forename   MARY
Age   50 Years
Gender   Female
Date of Death   6 Aug 1924
Last Address   6 ST ANDREW STREET, DUNEDIN
Next of Kin   
Funeral Director   Cole & Springer
Cemetery   ANDERSONS BAY CEMETERY
Location   Block 81. Plot 18
Date of Burial   8 Aug 1924
Type   Burial
Occupation   
Place of Birth   
Date of Birth   Not recorded
Notes   Original reference:- A19241137
Occupation:- MARRIED
Native of:- IRELAND
Years in NZ:- 47
Place died:- DUNEDIN
The following burials are also in this Plot
 O'BRIEN MARTIN 80 Years, Burial, Died 11 Dec 1941
Headstone images for this Plot
[There are images]:

http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/facilities/cemeteries/cemeteries_search?recordid=6236&type=Burial

*Incorrectly recorded as "Brooks"

Minniehaha.
HAMMOND, Cainham/Caynham, Shropshire, U.K. Otago-NZ.
GALBRAITH, Ireland, Dunedin, Otago-NZ., Kensington-London, U.K.
GRANT, Sct., Dunedin, Otago-NZ., Vancouver, Canada.
GLASS, Aberdeenshire, Otago-NZ.
CAIRNEY/CARNEY/KEARNEY/Ireland, Airdrie, Scotland, Otago-NZ.
O'BRIEN Mary Ann, Limerick, Otago-NZ.
NICOL(L) James, Scotland, Otago-NZ.
SCOTT Thomas, Shetland, Otago-NZ.
MCHARDY/MCHARDIE Euphemia, Scotland, Otago-NZ.

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Re: Tracking down a "WRITER" in the Oamaru area
« Reply #17 on: Saturday 21 July 18 12:14 BST (UK) »
Yes they often get the name wrong:( 

Thanks for her death details...I was looking for census docs earlier (got sidetracked as I do) to see if she and Thomas lived together for the term, or portion, of their marriage. 
Johnston - New Zealand; Scotland
Brookes - New Zealand; England
Morris- Liverpool Lancs, UK; New Zealand
Hatter - Wiltshire UK; Otago New Zealand
Ainslie & Strachan - Midlothian, Scotland; New Zealand
Paull -St Agnes, St Columb Minor Parish Cornwall; South Africa; New Zealand
Gould & Reece- Stroud, Gloucestershire UK; New Zealand
Oakly - Australia, NZ; UK
Downes -UK; Australia; NZ
Kinghorn - Jamaica; England; Scotland
Murphy - County Kerry, Ireland; NZ