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Hi
Does anyone know if the old Kaiapoi newspapers are on line anywhere or can let me know if any websites are available.
I am looking for death notices for
Effie Fraser died 2nd Sept 1910 at Kaiapoi
Angus Fraser died 2nd Nov 1914 at Kaiapoi
Cheers Donna
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Hi Donna,
I'm not sure that Kaiapoi has ever had its own newspaper, I've certainly never seen reference to one at the Christchurch Library. The Christchurch Press and Star cover the area but only the Star is on line, however it stops in 1909. Any death notices are likely to be in either of those two publications but some kind fairy would need to search the microfilmed copies for you.
Cheers
Alan
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Pishaw - of course Kaiapoi had its own newspapers, The Kaiapoi Record for one and other papers that covered North Canterbury (The Rangiora Standard, The NC Guardian, The Oxford and Cust Observer, The Recorder and The NC Gazette). Nowadays the region is served by the Northern Outlock and the NC News.
My mother wrote the history of Kaiapoi, and she says even finding paper copies of these are difficult. They are split between the Canterbury, Kaiapoi and Rangiora Museums, the Christchurch City and Waimakariri District libraries and private collections. Unfortunately none of these are on line, nor does there seem to be any great drive to put them up.
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Hi Donna
Have checked the burial records and can share the following
St Batholomew's Anglican Cemetery Kaiapoi
BR #0926 FRASER Angus
D of Death 4 Nov 1914 age 76 no headstone
RevHolland
Kaiapoi Public Cemetery
FRASER Effie
D of D 2 Sept 1910
D of Bur 4 Sept 1910
Old B Sect Plot 1092 no headstone
Denomination Presbyterian
N of K Angus FRASER
Clergy Rev Bob Reid
The funeral notices will possable be in the Christchurch Press which is not online.
Would you like me to look up the death notices (will be able to do that on Monday).
Hope this has been a help .
Regards
Wayne
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Hi Wayne,
I would be greatful if you were able to look up the death notices, thank you so much. I look forward in hearing what is in them. Keen to know of the children's names hopefully in the notices.
Thanks also for the death information, you have been very helpful
Cheers Donna
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Pishaw - of course Kaiapoi had its own newspapers ...
My mother wrote the history of Kaiapoi, and she says even finding paper copies of these are difficult. They are split between the Canterbury, Kaiapoi and Rangiora Museums, the Christchurch City and Waimakariri District libraries and private collections. Unfortunately none of these are on line, nor does there seem to be any great drive to put them up.
It's always worthwhile too, to check the National Library catalogue of newspaper holdings.
[e.g. The "Kaiapoi Record" is available on microfilm - July 1909 to July 1915 : ]
Lu
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Hi Donna
That's very kind of Wayne to offer the newspaper look-ups.
In the event that nothing is found in the "Press" (Christchurch), let me know and I'll check out the "Kaiapoi Record" for you.
[Perhaps I should just add, that early death notices (of the era you are wanting), most usually only mentioned the name of the spouse (deceased or surviving) ... that is to say, the names of their children, weren't included (except perhaps on rare occasions). The other factor is that, not everyone, had their death notified in a newspaper ... it cost several shillings for an advertisment .... an awful lot of money in the old days.] :)
Lu
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Hi Donna
Have looked up the Christchurch Press for the death notices and only found one--
Ch Press 3rd Sept 1910 Death Notice
FRASER On 2 Sept 1910 at her residence Akaroa Street, Kaiapoi Effie dearly beloved wife of Angus,age 74 years.
Couldn't find Angus's death notice.
Also there was no obituary for Angus or Effie in the Press.
I didnot have time to check anyother papers ie the Christchurch Star which was he evening paper in Christchurch.
I checked the 1905 Kaiapoi Electoral Roll Angus & Effie were the only FRASER's living in Kaiapoi.
Also checked archways there is no probate or intestate for either.
Later in the week I can check at the Christchurch Museum Library to see what they hold
Hope this has been a little help.
Regards Wayne
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Thankyou Wayne,
Every little bit helps find information on this family. I appreciate your help.
Cheers Donna
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Hi Donna
Have finally been to the Canterbury Museum library.
Unable to mind anything relating to Angus & Effie arriving at Lyttleton.
Looked up the 1893 Electoral roll for Kaiapoi--
FRASER Angus labour Kaiapoi
FRASER Effie dom duty Kaiapoi
FRASER Robert labour Kaiapoi
FRASER Sarah Ann dom duty Kaiapoi
FRASER Sarah Ann Matilda dom duty Kaiapoi
FRAZER William freehold Kaiapoi storekeeper, prt sec 330, Kaiapoi
Are any of the bottom 4 in your family tree.
Regards
Wayne
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Thanks Wayne,
For the information. All I know of the family is that Angus and his first wife arrived at Lyttleton with 3 children. Alexander, John and Mary. Angus later married Effy who looked after the children.
On Angus's death certificate it lists 2 daughter aged 41 & 37, and 3 sons aged 46, 44, 39
Thanks for your help
Cheers Donna
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Hi Donna
There was one entry at the museum--
FRASER Angus 34 Pmn, Ann 31, Alex 8, John 5, Mary 11mths, from Inverness "CANTERBURY" s 4 June 74, arr Lyttleton 2 Sept 74
Is this your Angus the age b1846 doesn't agree with the age at death in 1914 ag76 IE b1838.
Do you know when Ann died?
Regards Wayne
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Hi Wayne,
I dont know the death date for Ann but from memory Angus Fraser married Effy (Effie) McPherson in 1881, so her death is between 1874 and 1881. Angus would have been left with 5 children, so presuming he married Effy to look after the children ??
Effy also sailed out on the same boat with her brother Norman McPherson and the Archibald and Ann (nee McPherson) Campbell and family.
Cheers Donna