Advertisers on Page One:
- J.Coleman (late of Hamilton), The Hot Springs Hotel (Mr O’Halloran noted as previous owner)
- P.Quinlan, British Hotel, Te Aroha Goldfields
- John Allwood, Robin Hood and Little John Hotel, Te Aroha
- S.W.Buck, The Phoenix Hotel, Morrinsville
- M.Vaughan (late of Waikato, Fiji & Ohinemuri), Queen’s Hotel, Thames
- J.M.Syms (late of the p.s. ‘Patiki’), Bendigo Hotel, Shortland
- R.Kirkwood, Duke of Cambridge Hotel, Cambridge
- Fred.Gaudin, The Waikato Hotel, Hamilton East
- Mr J. Cuff, Barrister & Solicitor
- P.Ferguson, Broker, Land and Commission Agent
- D.H.Bayldon, Mining Engineer and Surveyor, Thames
- H.Crump, Mining Engineer
- J.W.R.Guilding, Native Interpreter and Land Agent, Te Aroha & Ohinemuri
- James Simms, Authorised Surveyor
- Mr Joseph Tyndall, Surgeon Dentist, Auckland (visits: Mr Farrar’s Chemist, Thames)
- Mr Pavitt C.E. (blurred), (late of Christchurch), Authorised Surveyor
- G.H.A.Purchas, Authorised Surveyor
- L.Jackson, Authorised and Licensed Surveyor, Grahamstown
- John Grigg, Thames (Musical Instruments)
- Whitaker & Co., Mining, Land and Commission Agents, Whitaker Street
- R.Brenan, Boot and Shoe Maker
- R.Stackpole, Bootmaker, Waiorongomai
- W.Esdaile, Carter and Contractor
- Charles Johnson, Bricklayer (Mr Lavvry’s [blurry] store is mentioned)
- Bedford & Johnson, Plumbers and Tinsmiths
- D.Pool, Bakery
- M.Whitehead, Bootmaker, Thames
- George McCaul, Ironworks, Thames
- G.Ripley, Watch and Clock Maker and Jeweller
- A.W.Taylor & Co., Soda Manufactory
- Jas.Roycroft, Building Materials (Also mentioned: Mr Lawless’ Hotel)
- James Clarke, Grocer
- C.S.Pyne, General Grocer
- D.Murphy, Carter and Contractor, Waiorongomai & Te Aroha
- C.R.Johnson, Livery & Bait Stables, Hamilton Hotel (previous owner: late Mr B.Edwards)
- Mrs Adair, Servants Registry, Te Aroha
- F.Leslie, Cabinet Maker and Bedding Manufacturer (Funerals on shortest notice)
- T.W.Carr & Sons stores (mentioned in F.Leslie’s advertisement)
- Thomas Hood, Decorator
- John Hassall, Decorator
- J.Marshall, Draper & Clothier, Thames
- T.Kitching, Draper, Shortland
- P.Faes, Tailor & Habit Maker
- David Murdoch, Secretary – Union Sash and Door Company, Auckland
- James Wiseman, Saddlery, Auckland (Established 1861)
- M.Eccles, Pharmaceutical Chemist
- Hugh Ross, Nurseryman and Seedsman, Waihou (Established 1880)
- Charles McLiver, Stationery etc., Grahamstown
- J.B.Smith, Chaff
- C.Balcke (late of the Thames), Miscellaneous
- J.Vuglar, Butcher
- W.H.Hazard, Gunmaker, Auckland
- J.H.Cushney, M.D., Cambridge
Advertisers on Page Two:
- John Hudson, Manager, Thames River Steam Navigation Company
- Captain W.Bettis, Steamer ‘Waitoa’
- R.Boyne, Postmaster
- Thornton, Smith and Firth, Auckland (Flour)
Names mentioned in the COMMERCIAL section:
- Mr Geo. O’Halloran
- Mr H.Ross of Waitoa
Names mentioned in the THE SHAREMARKET section:
- R.G.Macky
- John Bullock
- G.S.O’Halloran
Names mentioned in the CHURCH SERVICES section:
- Rev.W.Ferguson (Presbyterian)
- Rev.G.T.Marshall (Wesleyan)
- Mr Johnson (Wesleyan)
- Mr Bemrose (Wesleyan)
TE AROHA NEWS section:VISIT OF MR SULLIVAN, PUBLIC SCHOOL INSPECTOR
Names mentioned in the article:
- Mr Sullivan
- Mr E.Y.Cox
- Mr G.Granton
TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION WITH MATAMATA. -
The poles are all cut ready, and will be erected in time to connect with Waiorongomai when the latter place is connected with Te Aroha. As another proof of the energy and enterprise of Mr. J.C.Firth, we may mention the whole expense of connecting with Waiorongomai will be borne by that gentleman.
NEW HOT SPRINGS HOTEL. -
It will be seen by an advertisement appearing in another part of this issue that tenders are called for the erection of a new hotel on the site of the old building burned down a few weeks ago. Mr John Coleman, the spirited proprietor, judging from the plans of the new building which have been drawn up by our local architect, Mr Pavitt, intends to spare no expense in providing every convenience which may tend to the comfort of visitors. The new building promises to be a very imposing edifice.
Names mentioned in the LOCAL WARRIORS article:
- Mr Bryce (Lieutenant – Kai Iwi Cavalry)
- Mr Rusden
- Mr George O’Halloran (Patea Yeomanry Cavalry)
LICENCED MINISTERS.-
We understand that the name of the Rev. G.T.Marshall has been added to the list of ministers in the Gazette who are authorized to celebrate marriages.
Names mentioned in the MATAMATA CLOVER HAY article:
- Mr Thornton
- Mr Smith
- Mr Firth
Names mentioned in the REMOVAL OF THE WAIHOU HOTEL article:
- Mr Dibsell, proprietor
Names mentioned in the NEW LIVERY ESTABLISHMENT article:
- Mr Walker’s Hotel
- Messrs Bradley and Fergusson
SALE OF TOWN ALLOTMENTS.-
The two vacant allotments adjoining Mr Walker’s Hotel recently the property of Messrs Carr and Sons, have been purchased by Mr Bradley, coach proprietor for L46 [£46]. The frontage is 100ft.
[Apparently this new newspaper didn't quite spring for the pound sign this early on in the piece.]
Names mentioned in the NEW COURT-HOUSE article:
- Messrs MacAndrew and Smith (contractors for building the court-house)
Names mentioned in the COMMISSION OF THE PEACE article:
- Mr C.S.Stafford
MINES ROAD.-
Unless immediate steps are taken to improve the track going round Diamond Gully Creek we shall be having to chronical more accidents similar to the one that happened to Messrs Applegate and James’ horse a few weeks ago. The county should really attend to this matter immediately.
Names mentioned in the COOK’S BATTERY SITE article:
- Mr John Cook
Mentioned in an unnamed section:
- Mr W.Wilson
Names mentioned in the COUNTY TRAMWAY article:
- Mr Adams
Names mentioned in the OUR MINES section:
- Mr John Goldsworthy, manager Alphabetic G.M.Co.
- Mr J.Wilson, manager, Eureka
LATEST AUCKLAND NEWS.
A.J.Mackie, tobacconist, carrying on business in Queen-street, left his shop on Tuesday evening, and has not been seen since. He is said to be involved by betting transactions, and it is considered probable that he has gone South.
SHAREMARKET.
The Was[?]e Lands Board have received an application from Mr A.Hogg for a license to prospect for coal at Ohinemuri. The application was referred to the Warden.
Names mentioned in the ANNUAL MEETING LICENSING COMMISSIONERS section:
TE AROHA
- C.S.Stafford (chairman)
- James Lavery
- H.H.Adams
- George Lipsey
- Cr. Roche
New Licenses:
- Alex. Heaney – accomodation license for Lichfield Hotel, Patetere
- Alfred Ashley – publican’s license, Premier Hotel, Waiorongomai
- Charles H.A.Tonge – publican’s license, Domain Hotel, Te Aroha
- Edwin Hadfield – publican’s license, Commercial Hotel, Waiorongomai
- Johannes B. Kilian – publican’s license, Occidental Hotel, Waiorongomai
Renewals (Publican’s Licenses):
- Patrick Quinlan – British Hotel, Te Aroha
- John Allwood – Robin Hood and Little John Hotel, Te Aroha
- John W. Walker – Walker’s Hotel, Te Aroha
- John Coleman – Hot Springs Hotel, Te Aroha
- Thomas Lawless – Waiorongomai Hotel, Waiorongomai
- Cornelius McManus – Royal Hotel, Oxford
With three exceptions Mr J.Cuff, solicitor, appeared in support of all the applications.
- Mr Kenrick (special commissioner)
WAITOA
- W.P.Chepmell (chairman)
- R.Parr
- F.Strange
- Jno Turnbull
- John Macdonald
New Licenses:
- John Moffit – Te Aroha Hotel, granted
- A transfer was also granted from August Baleke to J.Moffit for the same hotel.
Renewals (Publican’s Licenses):
- Robert Brown, Nottingham Castle Hotel
- William Buck, Pheonix Hotel, Morrinsville
- William Dibsell, Waihou Hotel, Waihou
PURGING THE THAMES ELECTORAL ROLL
Names mentioned:
- Mr H.H.Adams, Waiorongomai
- Mr Kenrick
- Mr Burgess, Thames Registrar
RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT TE AROHA.
Before H.Kenrick, Esq., R.M.
Civil Cases:
- J.Squirrel vs Snasdell [very blurred]
- Davis vs Kalmar
- Wilson vs Aihi Pepene
- Trustee in Moore’s Estate vs Hohepa Tauhoe
TE AROHA SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Names mentioned:
- George O’Halloran
- J.Lavery, chairman
- J.Allen
- Thos.Lawless
- G.S.O’Halloran
- Robt.Mackie
NEWS OF THE WEEK [Excerpts from this section.]
All the immigrants by the Westmeath and Rangitiki, who went to Napier, found employment within 10 hours. Domestic servants got from 10s to 15s a week.
A punt at Gisborne, with goods to the value of L500, sunk on Sunday, on the bar at Tolago Bay. Captain Skinner, in charge, was rescued in the towing boat.
On his return to the Thames Prof. Sunple [light print] had a class of nearly 30 pupils.
The Auckland Agricultural Company are proceeding with the cutting up of the Horohoro, Te Rau, Okoroiri, and other blocks amounting to 40,000 acres in all, into suitably sized sections for intending settlers, and Mr Thomas Russell has undertaken to float them on the market at home on his return.
The Rev.David Bruce is a candidate for the vacant seat on the Board of Education.
At a meeting of the creditors in the estate of Mr Joy, or Wairongomai, held yesterday, at which ten creditors were present, Mr R.K.Davis, of Auckland, was appointed trustee.
Tawhiao arrived at Maketu on Monday last 300 followers. His reception was a singularly composing and dignified Maori demonstration.
The two youths, Odgen and Sutherland, who were found guilty of having committed the atrocious murders in April last in Epping Forest, were executed today. [Can anyone confirm if it is Odgen or a misspelling of Ogden?]
Alfred Firth, a young English tourist, was drowned on Monday last. The body was found by a Maori driver.
The missing surveyor, Mr Carkeek, with his party have arrived safely at U[?]i, near Wat[?]a.
Advertisers on Page Three:
- R.Mackie, Te Aroha Butchery
- H.Baskiville, Premier Butchery, Te Aroha
- Chas.Balke (late of Thames), stationary & hairdressing
- John H.R.Bond M.B., Te Aroha
- J & C Gould, Waitoa
- Thomas Lawless, Waiorongomai Hotel
- Alfred Ashley, proprietor, Premier Hotel, Waiorongomai
- James Soppet, general storekeeper, Waiorongomai
- G.S.O’Halloran
- D.F.Evans, auctioneer
- G. Artindale, Esq.
- Lipsey & Co., dissolution of.
- D.R.Gellion & Co.
- T.W.Carr & Sons, estate sale
- F.Pavitt, architect
- Henry G. Hawkins, Half-Circle Nursery, Te Aroha West opposite Waiorongomai
- George Wilson
- A.H.Whitehouse, Pioneer Bootmaker
- W.Hetherington & Co.
- E.Hewitt, proprietor, Criterion Hotel, Cambridge
- George Robson, Te Aroha Pharmacy
- Hunt & White, contractors
- Mason’s Nursery
- E.F.Tizard, collector [customs]
- G.H.A.Purchas, County Engineer
- D.G.MacDonnell, manager, Colonist Goldmining Company; New Find Goldmining Company
- F.A.White, manager, Wekahiko Goldmining Company (Limited); Waiorongomai Goldmining Company (Limited)
- J.A.Dobson, proprietor, Temperance House and Restaurant
- James Clark
- D.J.Frazer, Waihou
- Messrs Wells & Soutter
- Geo.H.Applegate
- A.F.James
- Gallagher’s Bus, E.Gallaugher, proprietor
- J.Clark, Karaka Bridge, Thames
- J.F.Cocks, draper
Advertisers on Page Four:
- J.Rendell, draper, Auckland
- Harry Kenrick, Warden, Te Aroha Goldmining District
- G.H.A.Purchas, County Engineer
- Chas.Tuck, County Clerk, Cambridge
- Chas.Collins, manager (Mr Larkworthy, Waitoa)
- J.B.Smith, Terrace Farm, Waitoa
- W.Fricker, Painter & Decorator, Thames
- Ehrenfried Bros., Phoenix Brewery, Thames
- McLean’s Circulating Library
Excellent – Te Aroha News Please keep going to 1893-1900. I’m looking for surnames OSBORNE, HUGHES, COOPER and a sight on history around this time in this little town
Hi Sandra,
At this point, the Te Aroha News is a 4 times a month publication, so it will take me a while to get to 1893. But I do intend to keep on going. This is a particularly interesting newspaper, with lots of local information and commentary, unlike some of the others that I have been going through. You certainly get a feeling for life in this period through reading these.
Cheers for now.