Tauranga people moments in history

Before Pae Korokī and Papers Past, the New Zealand Room librarians would note topics of interest in an alphabetised card catalogue, this is a selection of BIO ALPHA, BIOG ALPHA, BIOG CHRON and BIO CORRES and ringbinder stories from the Bay of Plenty Times and other sources.

Some of the references listed are now part of archive collections: Ams 523, Ams 524 and Ams 525

See also: Mount Maunganui moments in history and Newspaper clippings scrapbooks

List below arranged alphabetically by surname (not all entries have source details).

ADAMS and BROOK TAYLOR families. Families gather in Tauranga. Two hundred attended a family reunion. Bay of Plenty Times, 2 April 1979, p. 13.

ADAMS, John Cuthbert. Married Helen Edwards at Holy Trinity, 4 July 1882.

AH ARK. Cow eats his vegetables from his cart. Bay of Plenty Times, 14 May 1921.

ALEXANDRE, James. Memories of Tauranga Collections...and other things. New Zealand Cactus and Succulent Journal, 49(3), August 1996.

ALLEN, Phil. Aeroclub flying instructor gives aptitude test. 30 May 1981.

ANDERSEN, Mr and Mrs V.D. of Ōtūmoetai, 50 years married. Town's only butcher 30 years ago. Bay of Plenty Times, 1 November 1978.

ANDERSON, Robert:

• Kaimai concern voiced by MP. Bay of Plenty Times, 2 October 1987.
• 'Outsider' becomes Bay identity. Simon Collins talks to Mr Robert Anderson, National MP for Kaimai, about his first few months in Parliament. New Zealand Herald, 29 December 1987, p. 9.

ASHER and KEESING families. Family reunion was held in Auckland, March 1986. A souvenir booklet was produced 'A colonial cousinhood.'

ASHER, David in bankruptcy. Bay of Plenty Times, 28 October 1886.

ASHER, George. Was interviewed in October 1975, subjects included Asher Asher, David Asher, Rahera Te Kahuiapo, Fire Brigade, Tauranga from 1900.

BATESON, F.M.  Tauranga figures well in honours.   Bay of Plenty Times, 2 January 1970.

BELL, George. Death on 3 May 1961 at Tauranga. Husband of Constance and uncle of Gypsy. In his 89th year. Ms 74.

BICKERS, William Proud.  Obituary. Bay of Plenty Times, 2 July 1946, p 2.

BLOMQUIST, Fred.

• Notes from interview with Miss V.A. Macmillan in September 1975, pages 7-8.
• and Norman Blomquist. Tauranga Dairy Industry. Bay of Plenty Times, 25 June 1949.

BLOMQUIST, Henriette Valerie. Obituary. Dies at 83, long years to teaching profession. Bay of Plenty Times, 13 October 1970. 

BLOMQUIST, John. Obituary. Born in Sweden 1840, deaf and unable to speak English, arrived in New Zealand aged 20. From Wellington to Wairarapa, and took up land at Carterton, nurseryman there for 35 years. 25 years ago came with family to Tauranga. Died 14 January 1929 aged 89. Bay of Plenty Times, 17 January 1929. 

BLOMQUIST, Kathleen Agnes. Died 29 June 1942 aged 21. Bay of Plenty Times, 29 June 1942.

BRANDT (nee Laing), Jean. A success in the art world of Europe. Bay of Plenty Times, 16 December 1978.

BREWER, Hank. Nominated life-member of Tauranga Rugby Sub-nnion. Pictured.  Bay of Plenty Times, 5 April 1968.

BURGESS, Eddie. Tauranga golfer set for greatness. Burgess deserves reward for hard work and dedication. Bay of Plenty Times, 29 September 1998.

CARTER, M.R.A. Corporal B.E.M. (Military Division). Thailand heroism in face of major blaze. Te Puke Times, 14 November 1972.

CARTER, Marjorie. Mrs. Tauranga and Mount Maunganui lose respected citizen. Bay of Plenty Times, 23 June 1976.

CASTENS, H.W. Sold his business, Melbourne House to Mr A.E. Price of Auckland. Bay of Plenty Times, 30 October and 1 September 1911.

CLARK, Archibald Ruskin. Medicine man dies. Clark's miners cough mixture. Bay of Plenty, 31 August 1994.

CLEMENTS, Grant. New Zealand golf loses top administrator. Obituary. Bay of Plenty Times, 31 August 1999.

COCHRANE, G.D. Former Mayor of Queenstown seeks City Council nomination. Bay of Plenty Times, 25 August 1977.

COCHRANE, Joseph. Trader at Ōtūmoetai in the 1850s, brother of Samuel, his great nephew was Mr H.A. Hopkins of Oceanview Road, Mount Maunganui.  Joseph's obituary was published in the New Zealand Herald, 18 October 1875.

COKER, W.J. Appointed night soil collector for Tauranga Borough Council. Bay of Plenty Times, 4 and 13 July 1900.

COLEMAN, Jo. Jo and Gretchen aim for top dog honours. Bay News, 25 September 1991.

COLLIN, Margaret. Teacher leaving an educational legacy. Bay of Plenty Times, 27 November 1993, p. 2.

COLLINGS, Ken. New power chief. Bay of Plenty Times, 30 October 1991.

COLLINS, Margaret. Teacher trains in actor's techniques. Bay of Plenty Times, 21 April 1992, p. 12.

COOK, Christine. Tauranga's new Community Adviser, at 25 years-old she is well qualified. Bay of Plenty Times, 1 December 1978.

COOKE family. Fire brings home family early. Bay of Plenty Times, 14 January 1994, p. 3.

COONEY, Anna. Sadd Trust appointment. Bay of Plenty Times, 14 July 1994, p. 3.

COONEY, Margaret Ann. Active resident had many friends. Bay of Plenty Times, 16 September 1993, p. 3.

CORBETT, Bowyer. Obituary. Farmed at Bureta farm Ōtūmoetai.  Bay of Plenty Times, 5 April 1909.

COUBROUGH, Alexander. Obituary. Bay of Plenty Times, 4 June 1982.

CRUMP,  (Lillian 'Lily' nee Crosley) and Harry: Feilding couple celebrate Golden Wedding, includes photo. Bay of Plenty Times, 12 November 1965.

CULLEN, Jane: A

• Churchill award for arts worker. Bay of Plenty Times, 18 December 1992, p. 1.
• Arts Council head gains fresh ideas in touring Britain. Bay of Plenty Times, 8 May 1993, p. 4.
• Living a life-long passion. Bay of Plenty Times, 14 July 1993, p. 10.
• First women chief chosen (of Tauranga Club). Bay of Plenty Times, 30 May 1996.
• Never a dull moment thanks to work variety. Bay News, 20 November 1996.

CUMMINGS, Anne (nee Cunningham) and Matthew: A Scotswoman of early days in Tauranga, (by daughter, Dorothy G. Bremner) Bay of Plenty Times, 28 September 1976.

CUPPLES, Leslie Frank: 1924 All Blacks. Daily Telegraph (Napier), Volume 57, Issue 133, 7 July 1927, Page 5.

DIPROSE, Alan Lewis. Letter to the editor regarding the history of the Diprose family and homestead. Bay of Plenty Times, Early September  1986-88.

DOUGLAS, William:

• Father of William John Douglas.
• Large residence being built at Te Ranga for him. Bay of Plenty Times supplement, 5 October 1880.
• Died aged 80 in October 1885. 'One of Tauranga's oldest settlers, having been connected with the district for the last 20 years.' Resided at Mount St. John, Elder of St. Peter's Presbyterian Church. Bay of Plenty Times, 20 October 1885, p. 2.

DRAYTON, Ronald Wilfred.:

• Post Office worker retires. Bay of Plenty Times, 31 March 1980.
• Radio expert developed wide network. Bay of Plenty Times, 20 November 1984.

DUFFUS, Joan W. Died aged 96. Well known among Māori elders. Interested in education and welfare of Māori people. In Education Department, agent of Church Missionary Society in Whanganui and Bay of Plenty. Bay of Plenty Times, 22 July 1938.

EBBETT, Sid:

• First full exhibition for the artist at Broadlands Centre. Oil painter artist. Bay of Plenty Times, 26 October 1976.
• Art prize to city resident. Bay of Plenty Times, 14 June 1986 [Ams 487/11, Scrapbook 15, p. 22].
• Artistic skills begin to bloom. Timescan, 1 July 1986 [Ams 487/11, Scrapbook 15, p. 39].
• Signs of the times for Sid. Profile. Bay of Plenty Times, 17 December 1997.

EMERSON, H.L. Tauranga figures well in honours.   Bay of Plenty Times, 2 January 1970.

ENGLISH, Claire:

• Study aided by trust's largest grant. Bay of Plenty Times, 12 February 1999.
• Boost for studying (including photograph). Bay News, 14 February 1999.

FARRELL, Thora. Bay of Plenty Women's Bowling Centre's Champion-of-Champions Fours, clear cut winner. Beats National champions Vera Beeston and Irene Foote. Bay of Plenty Times, 2 March 1978.

FALCONER, Jacqui:

• Jacqui foots it with best. (Gold and silver at New Zealand Secondary Schools athletics). Bay of Plenty Times, 14 December 1999.
• Scholarship help for athlete. (Mount Joggers $1000). Positively Tauranga, October 1999, no. 13.

FARROW, James. Death certificate, 3 November 1880.

FISHER, Mr George Henry. Obituary published 25 March 1987.

FAULKNER, Family. Includes photos.  Making their mark on the history of the Bay.  The Bay Sun Weekender, 7 November 1986, p. 11.

GALLAHER, David:

• Captained All Blacks 1905. Katikati Pioneers - Show Day. Bay of Plenty Times, 13 February 1940.
• Rugby pioneer a mystery. Early life of first All Black captain. Katikati Advertiser, 9 November 1999.

GARRITY, A.K.:

• Garrity gains hearing delay. Bay of Plenty Times, 15 November 1989.
• Second casualty of firm's collapse. Bay of Plenty Times, 21 March 1992.

GARRITY, Alan 

• Builder prepares to fight back. Bay of Plenty Times, 19 October 1990.
• No sympathy for builder. Bay News, 24 October 1990.

GARRITY, Nancy. Realising dad's golden dream. re Colin Norris Memorial Cup. Bay of Plenty Times, 11 April 1998.

GATES, Lorraine. Novelty shop one of four. Bay of Plenty Times, 5 June 1981.

GIFFORD, Roy Henry. Wally Gifford advised that Roy's shop was called R.H. Gifford Photos.

GILMER, Chica of Tauranga elected President of New Zealand Women's Hockey Association. Bay of Plenty Times, 26 March 1979.

GOERTZ, H., Captain. Appointed to S.S. Katikati. Bay of Plenty Times, 13 December 1905, p. 2.

GRAY, E. Tailor c. 1935-1941 on Devonport Road.

GRENNELL, Mabel. Childhood misery gave Rev. Mabel special view. Bay of Plenty Times, 29 September 1993, p. 8.

GUARD, Ann. Resident of Clyde Street, Mount Maunganui. Direct descendant of Whaling Captain John Guard. Bay of Plenty Times, 29 September 1978.

HACKWORTH, Miss Eleanor. 'Hackie' still enjoys a bet and gin at 100. Bay of Plenty Times, 21 February 1992.

HALIDAY. Tauranga Postmaster. Bay of Plenty Times, 22 October 1902.

HAMPTON, Alan:

• Polytech's new chief. Bay of Plenty Times, 1 March 1995, p. 1.
• Hampton to stay on as chief of polytechnic. Bay of Plenty Times, 15 December 1999.

HASKELL, D. O. Bridges, viaducts, key highways - he built them all. The Daily Telegraph, 8 December 1962.

HATTAWAY, Nurse of Te Kūiti, will probably be appointed matron of Tauranga Hospital with the departure of Nurse Hawkins. Bay of Plenty Times, 27 May 1916.

HAYES, A.J. (Ashley). New City Treasurer. Joined Council three years ago as Deputy Treasurer. Originally from Te Awamutu, he first joined Inland Revenue Department in Hamilton and later worked four years as an assistant to secretary of the Waikato Racing Club. Worked for Australian Government, spending three years with the Tariff Board in Canberra and two years with the Department of Supply in Melbourne. Worked for Nauru Government as director of finance and chief accountant. Bay of Plenty Times, 17 September 1979.

HEATON, Jack Clifford. Carrying firm founder dies in Tauranga. Includes photo. Bay of Plenty Times, 3-5 January 1976.

HETERA, Wiremu. Died Maungatapu 22 May. Ngatihae 50 years. Rugby player - Rangatauā team under Opae Asher. Bay of Plenty Times, 24 May 1937.

HETERU, Hura. Died at Maungatapu settlement. Chief of the Ngatihe tribe. Bay of Plenty Times, 1 March 1915.

HIRST, Mrs. 90 years old at Tauranga, 14 years as resident, 38 descendants spanning five generations. Bay of Plenty Times, 7 November 1977.

HIRUMACHI, Atsuko. Rotary exchange student from Fujioka, Japan is the newest pupil at Tauranga Girls' College. Will be hosted by four Rotary families during her year in Tauranga. Bay of Plenty Times, 8 April 1978.

HITCHCOCK, Doug:

• New appointment, Managing Director Residential Fletcher Holdings Ltd. 9 years Bank of New Zealand (BNZ), Thriftway Supermarkets inaugurator and Bay Real Estate. Bay of Plenty Times, 25 October 1977.
• A pioneer in the world of groceries. Write up on Cliff Horsburgh and Thriftway supermarkets. Bay of Plenty Times 125 year supplement, 4 September 1997.

HITCHINGS, Goldie. 300 pay respects. Bay of Plenty Times, 17 September 1988.

HOBBS, L.J.W. Chief technical officer at the Post Office retires after 40 years with Post Office. Bay of Plenty Times, 31 March 1980.

HOBBS, Maise. Red Cross 40 year service bar. Bay of Plenty Times, 1 November 1980.

HOBEN, H. E. Tauranga's link with formation of Rugby Club. Bay of Plenty Times, 18 August 1967.

HOCKLY, L.D. Inventor. 8 to 10 gallons of water saved in toilet flushing. Bay of Plenty Times, 15 January 1975.

HOLIERHOEK, Rev. Father A. Died 11 April 1928 aged 70. Resided in New Zealand c. 40 years, priest to Māori in Tāupo, Rotorua, Matatā, Tauranga and Te Puna. Bay of Plenty Times, 12 April 1928.

HOLLAND, W.S. (Bill). Died aged 63. Longest practising solicitor in Tauranga and former Deputy-Mayor. Member of 26 clubs: President of the Bay of Plenty Racing Club; Tauranga Golf Club since 1936; Judicial Chairperson of Racing Conference; longest term member of Tauranga Club. Founder member of many clubs in the city. Bay of Plenty Times, 9 January 1979.

HOOKEY, Frances Mary. Died 16 October 1966. Mayoress of Te Puke. Staunch member of IHC and Crippled Children's Groups. NZ Red Cross. Husband William Elliot Hookey. Former solicitor. Old home now in Ōropi Road. New units on spacious ground area.

HOOKEY, William Elliot. First driving licence issued in Te Puke borough, 1 Jun 1954 (Council file).

HOPA, Murray. Death of, of the Rawera hapu of Ngāpuhi and his wife Reretu of Ngāi Te Rangi, died on Matakana Island. Bay of Plenty Times, 2 October 1912.

HORSBURGH, Cliff:

• A pioneer in the world of groceries. Founder of Thriftway supermarkets. Bay of Plenty Times, 125 year supplement, 4 September 1997.
• Super market man. Article about Cliff and ancecdotes re Thriftway supermarket. Bay of Plenty Times, 28 November 1998.

HULL, Bryers. One man boat with a difference. Bay of Plenty Mirror, 16 October 1973, p. 4.

JOHNSON, Byrdie. 'Byrdie's an academic flier'. Dux at Te Puke High School interviewed for Cambridge University. Bay of Plenty Times, 22 February 1997.

JONES, Karen.

• Tauranga girl wins top cadet prize. St John’s Ambulance Brigade.  Bay of Plenty Times, 1 September 1977.
• Girl wins scholarship. Vancouver. Bay of Plenty Times, 1 September 1977.
• Long route to China. New Zealand Herald, 19 September 1981.
• Study at international college ends for city girl. Bay of Plenty Times, 9 June 1979.

KAIMAI farming families. Tough times for Kaimai families. Farming history: Belk, Rev. Barnett, Henry Christian, Alec Cougbrough, Joseph Hunt, Harold Marshall, Dod McLaren, Orsmby, T. Scott. Bay of Plenty Times 125 year supplement, 4 September 1997.

KAPAIWAHO Family:

• Sisters meet at reunion. Bay of Plenty Times, 16 April 1979.
• More than 2000 in family. Bay of Plenty Times, 13 April 1979.
• Using strength. Bay of Plenty Times, 14 April 1979.

KAY, Mrs Ethel (nee Page). Town Hall house. Bay of Plenty Times, 24 July 1987, p. 2.

KEAM, Alisha:

• Prize in Irish history essay contest. Bay News, 9 June 1999.
• Research earns history award. Bay of Plenty Times, 2 December 1999.
• History of success. Bay News, 1 December 1999.

KEAM, James Samuel:

• Standing for Tauranga City Council, aged 51, ex dairy farmer. Bay of Plenty Times, 2 October 1968, p. 5.
• Not elected. Bay of Plenty Times, 14 October 1968.

KEAM, Jim. Show was once gala day for Tauranga. Jim Keam recalls A&P Shows in years gone by. Bay of Plenty Times, 12 March 1997.

KEARNS, Bill. Mechanic with Royal Flying Corps, World War I. Son revives father's memories in a Model SE5A. Bay of Plenty Times, 29 October 1977.

KENNEDY, Arthur. Pioneer of industrial first-aid training. OBE. 14 June 1980.

KENNEDY, Bill. 45 years' work brings reward for Bill. Tauranga Rowing Club. Bay of Plenty Times, 7 November 1969.

KENNEDY, J. Oats once grown on Ohauiti Property. Bay of Plenty Times, 18 January 1958.

KENNEDY, Michael. Armadillo Club - tractor overturned. 30 May 80.

KENT, Peter. Grew avocados in Ōtūmoetai 35 years ago (from Mr Brown, Ōmokoroa, 1982).

KENYON, John and wife. Blue sapphire wedding anniversary. Bay of Plenty Times, 24 April 1982.

KILLEN FAMILY. Held a reunion 2-3 November 2002. Earlier in January 2002, Ted Marr produced 'A very brief note on the origins and relationships of the New Zealand and Australian Killens and their related families.

KING, Albert. Death, 11 year old son of James King. Bay of Plenty Times, 29 November 1897.

KING, James. Obituary. Soldier, Hairdresser, goods dealer. Bay of Plenty Times, 23 October 1901.

KING, William Arthur. Obituary. Tauranga Rugby representative player. Bay of Plenty Times, 29 August 1931.

KINGSFORD, Doug. Ex-Waihī cycling champion, now riding for Auckland League, and runner-up in last year's world championship in Austria, leaves for Europe to try for a few more titles and to defend his own. Bay of Plenty Times, 8 August 1979.

KINSLEY, Joseph. Died aged 72, lived between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and ran a market garden. Bay of Plenty Times, 6 April 1898.

KINGSLEY, Mortimer Dr. To lecture on retirement in September. Retires to study psychiatry, after full life at 68 years. Bay of Plenty Times, 13 August 1977.

KINGSLEY-SMITH, Clive. Māori historian, turned his back on career as lawyer to become a journalist. Youngest editor at the time in the North Island 'Te Aroha News'. Bay of Plenty Mirror, 26 February 1974.

KIRK, Mr Jim. Installed wood chip heater and microwave oven to save power. 9 May 1981.

LAISON, Henry. Coroner tells of warning to diver. The Press, 16 December 1971, p 20.

LEVER, Harry Graham:

• Jersey Breeders Dominion Conference to be held in Tauranga. Bay of Plenty Times, 14 June 1935, p 4.
• From furniture retailer to citrus grower. Seeks election as Labour candidate for Kaimai. 7 August 1980.
• Obituary. Mr H. G. Lever. Bay of Plenty Times, October 1957.

LIVOCK, F.:

• Having house erected by Mr Vickery on corner of Cameron Road and 11th Avenue. Bay of Plenty Times, 3 February 1905.
• Mr F. Livock sold 2 1/2 acres and residence on corner of Cameron Road East and 11th Avenue to Mr E. Howell. Bay of Plenty Times, 27 September 1907.

LLOYD, Douglas Hugh. Obituary.  Practised dentistry in Tauranga for many years. New Zealand Dental Journal, September 2008. p 116-117.  See staff to view article.

MACDIARMID, Dr James Breadalbane. Obituary.  Practised in Tauranga for many years. Bay of Plenty Times, 20 & 21 March 1942.

MAGUINESS, J.W. Retires as Principal of Tauranga Intermediate after 40 years teaching. Word 'teacher' not favourite, educator better word. Society to blame not the children. Bay of Plenty Times, 16 December 1978.

MAIN, Gordon. Wins silver ingot worth $5,300. Building contractor. Introduction new perforated fire-retardant foil insulation. Bay of Plenty Times, 25 August 1977.

MALYON, Sara. Obituary. Te Puke Times, 1 October 1926.

MANAGH, Mrs S.N. of Chadwick Road, Greerton, celebrates her 80th birthday with 90 close relatives. Eldest daughter Merle (Mrs Noel of Moline Illinois USA) could not attend. Husband will be 88 in October 1978. Bay of Plenty Times, 12 June 1978.

MANGOS, Leo Patrick:

• Mr Mangos of Ōmokoroa appointed as representative of Tauranga Fruitgrowers' Association to NZ Citrus and Subtropical Fruit Council. Bay of Plenty Times, 9 November 1979.
• From furniture retailer to citrus grower. Seeks election as Labour candidate for Kaimai. 7 August 1980.
• Kiwifruit Coasters. Timescan, 26 August 1988.
• Lake-filling stirs emotions. Bay of Plenty Times, 23 May 1992, p. 2.
• Unsuccessful candidate in the Ōtūmoetai/Bethlehem ward of the Tauranga District Council 1992.
• New chairman named. Labour Party. Bay of Plenty Times, 2 July 1997.
• Proud of achievements. Retires as chairman of Bethlehem Ratepayers Association. Bay of Plenty Times, 9 July 1997.
• List snub destroys Labour stalwarts 30 year dream. Bay of Plenty Times, 20 April 1999.

MAGEE, Roger D.:

• Appointed Public Relations Officer. Bay of Plenty Times, 25 February 1976.
• Tauranga PRO elected to Executive New Zealand National Travel Association. Bay of Plenty Times, 26 June 1978.

MANN, J.A. Obituary, died aged 87, had traded as Mann and Co. Bay of Plenty Times, 9 January 1923.

MARCHANT, C.G.

• Small town to city in 30 years. Includes photo. Bay of Plenty Times, 1 May 1981.
• Institute president. (New Zealand Institute of Town Clerks and Municipal Treasurers). Bay of Plenty Times, 14 April 1980.

MARK, Emily Obituary. Early New Zealand associations. Bay of Plenty Times, 27 December 1941.

MARK, John Obituary. Over 70 years in the district.  Former Te Matai Farmer.  Son of original pioneers. Bay of Plenty Times, 18 or 19 August 1949.

MARTIN, Stephen:

• At meeting re Militia Act. 29 March 1873.
• At meeting of First Waikato's to arrange dinner for Captain Fraser. 9 May 1874.
• Is building a two roomed cottage on the Spit near the Sulphur Works. Though this piece of ground has been cut up for some time this is the first private residence that has been built on it. Bay of Plenty Times, 5 October 1880.

MAUNSELL, Archdeacon left Tauranga the previous Thursday. Farewell from iwi,  say he speaks the Te Reo Māori language "it its purity". Bay of Plenty Times, 19 March 1881.

MAUNSELL, George. Pupils at Mrs Hamilton's school examined by Rev C. Jordan, Rev George Maunsell and Captain Tunks. Bay of Plenty Times, 27 April 1878.

MCCARTHY, Joseph. Obituary.  A warrior crowned. Captain McCarthy's Triumphant finish.  The War Cry, 10 November 1906. See staff to view article.

MCCAW, John Harris. Obituary.  Member of the First Waikato Regiment. Fought at Waikato, Tauranga, Te Ranga, Whakamarama. County Clerk, Town Clerk. Bay of Plenty Times, 19 January 1915.

MCCOMBIE, John:

• Memorial to man who discovered gold in Waihī in 1878. Mayor Morgan suggests a walkway track to be named after McCombie. Bay of Plenty Times, 15 June 1978.
• Son of Alexander, gold prospector etc. Discovered Martha Reef, died 1926. Story and photograph. Bay of Plenty Times, 7 October 1978, p. 7.

MCINTOSH, P. G. Demolished Tauranga home gives up 100-year-old secrets. Bay of Plenty Times, 17 October 1963.

MELVIN, Leslie William. Death notice. Bay of Plenty Times, 25 May 1981.

METCALF, Mary. 56 year old wins Australasian Veterans Tennis Tournament, member of Gate Pā Club, Tauranga. Bay of Plenty Times, 21 February 1979.

MIKAERE, Jackson. Many will remember 'Uncle'.  Includes photo of his tangi at Huria. Bay of Plenty Times, 28 October 1972.

MI YANG. Chinese ship reluctant to leave New Zealand. Bay of Plenty Times, 8 May 1979.

MILNE, Jim:

• 300 pay respects. Trawler 'Shelley Marie'. Bay of Plenty Times, 17 September 1988.
• Leader retires after 18 years. Bay of Plenty Times, 3 April 1993.

MILNE, Miriam. 'Breeding them young' a family trait. Bay of Plenty Times, 14 June 1999.

MILNE, Thomas. Close association with power ends for Mr. Milne. Bay of Plenty Times, 3 April 1968.

MILSOM, H.B.C. Surgeon. Obituary. Bay of Plenty Times, 23 December 1983. [Ams 487/11. Scrapbook 5, p. 6].

MILSON, Frank Henry. 'Drowning fatality'. Died 26 January 1936 aged 35. Overseer of employment schemes under the Lands Department. Elder and Superintendent of the Sunday School. Member of Masonic fraternity. Bay of Plenty Times, 27 January 1936.

MITCHELL, James. 'Death of Mount Resident'. Bay of Plenty Times, 4-8 October 1958.

MOORE, Poppy. Artists life exibition on show. (Brief article and photo). Bay of Plenty Times, 7 November 1996.

MOORE, Rochelle:

• Rochelle wins World Vision trip. (To see World Vision projects in Southern India). Bay of Plenty Times, 16 July 1998.
• Culture in India an eye-opener. (Returns from 10 day visit to India). Bay of Plenty Times, 6 October 1998.

MORRIS, William Edward (Ted). Tauranga war poet dies. Bay of Plenty Times, 17 March 1999.

MORRISON, Aldyth. Achiever at 62. Partner in Real Estate Firm. 20 October 1982.

MUIR, Sarah Maude. Obituary, died aged 92, last surviving daughter to the late Mr and Mrs Thomas Allely, pioneers of Tauranga. Bay of Plenty Times, 18 April 1973.

MUNDT, C.W. Former Chairman of Bay of Plenty Catchment Board. Legislation to recover Local Bodies dues 'a sad thing' says chairman. Bay of Plenty Times, 8 February 1978.

MURRAY, A.D. Principal of Ōtūmoetai College, awarded the Woolf Fisher Fellowship to visit 12 countries over 3 months. 'Middle East is on the right track.' Bay of Plenty Times, 6 July 1977.

MURRAY, Chris.  Thinks he's too old to cross-cut a Puriri. Pictured.   Northland Age, 10 August 1965.  See staff to view article.

MURRAY, David. A Fatal Accident. North Auckland Age, 24 November 1916.

MURRAY, David Reewe (Te-Peri). Island kaumatua loved and respected. Bay of Plenty Times, 25 September 1992, p 3.

MURRAY, David Reewe (Te-Peri). Tiny island mourns death of elder. New Zealand Herald. 19 September 1992.

NELL, A. G. Mrs, She works for the housewife and the consumer. Bay of Plenty Times, Undated, see staff to view article.

NEWMAN, Eric. Sergeant hangs up his uniform after 27 years. Bay of Plenty Times, 25 June 1999.

NEWLAND, R.C. Queen bestows Imperial Service Medal for services to hospital administration in New South Wales. Bay of Plenty Times, 11 August 1977.

NICHOLAS, Family.

• Making their mark on the history of the Bay. Includes photos.  The Bay Sun Weekender, 7 November 1986, p. 10-11.
• Historic family reunion planned.  The Bay Sun Weekender, 7 November 1986, p. 1.

NICHOLS, Gilbert. Alister Matheson corresponded with Gilbert Nichols about shipping.

NIKANDER, M. Has taken over E. Whitehead's Coronation Dining Rooms on The Strand. Bay of Plenty Times, 16 July 1913.

NOEL, Lesley. Making her living from game she's always loved (Golf). Bay News, 19 January 2000.

O'BRIEN, Richard.

• Film version opens of Tauranga man's musical. Bay of Plenty Times, 16 August 1975.
• 'Horror' author visits. Bay of Plenty Times, 8 January 1980.
• Time warp for Bay's famous son. Bay of Plenty Times, 15 July 1999.

OHIA, Hinemanu. This week's personality: Mrs H. Ohia works for better relationships. Pictured with daughter, Rahera. Bay of Plenty Times, 8 May 1965.

ORMSBY Family.  Ormsby family gathers, descendants of Robert and Pianika Te Raku. Includes photo of Mary Rapahan, Mr & Mrs F. J. Steward. Bay of Plenty Times, 17 April 1976.

PAMMENT, Mr Doug. Waikato sharemilker of the year in 1981. 16 April 1981.

PERSTON, Morris.

• First horseman over bridge was also the last.  Wairoa Bridge demolition. Bay of Plenty Times 7 August 1968.
• Photo of Morris Person at the A & P Show in Tauranga. Bay Times or Bay of Plenty Times 23 September 1969.

PHELPS, Susan. Chief Commissioner's Badge for Guiding, member of the 3rd Matua Company of Guides, highest award in Susan's age group. Bay of Plenty Times, 16 December 1982.

PICKFORD, J.A. Senior inspector of factories dies. 12 December 1980.

PHILLIPS, H. Mr Phillips who died 31 July 1914 was Captain of Golf Club. See account of funeral. Bay of Plenty Times, 1 August 1914.

PIESSE, Susan. Merit student award in 1978 when 18 years old, Senior Technical Division Business Course, chosen from 10 candidates. Bay of Plenty Times, 7 November 1978.

QIONIBARAVI, Mrs. Member of Fijian Senate for six years. Husband Speaker of the House. Trainee teacher at Tauranga Girls' College 17 years ago. Bay of Plenty Times, 2 March 1978.

QUINN, Mrs N.J. Retires after 30 years with Tauranga Labour Department as Apprenticeship Officer. Bay of Plenty Times, 6 August 1978.

QUIRKE, John. Warrant Officer: Air Training Corps Instructor for the Bay of Plenty region. Caters for youths between 13 and 18 years of age. ATC Instructor for top half of South Island. Bay of Plenty Times, 30 January 1979.

RAE, Anne. Biography. Ōropi News, June 1995 p. 12 and July 1995, p. 12.

RAE, Dean and Karen, Trevor and Anne. Ōropi News, February 1990 and March 1990.

RAHIPERE, Maora. Obituary. Bay of Plenty Times, 30 October 1922.

RANDLE, 'Cros'. Veteran sportsman once presented own memorial. Bay of Plenty Times, 26 May 1967.

RAYMOND, Mary Elizabeth. Tangi for Panmure mystery victim. Te Puke Waitangi tangi. The Weekly News, 19 June 1935. See staff to view article.

REID, Arthur James (A.J.):

• Presented with Boys' Brigade medal. 22 April 1978.
• Obituary. Long service to Boys Brigade. 31 May 1985, p. 6.

RENNIE, Kenneth J. Obituary noted died 2 January in Auckland, well known in Tauranga. Proprietor of Tauranga Hotel. Member of Executive Committee and later President of Bay of Plenty Racing Club. Promoted football, rugby and sport. Wife and three children. Bay of Plenty Times, 3 January 1940.

REVELL, E. Oats once grown on Ohauiti Property. Bay of Plenty Times, 18 January 1958.

REWETI, Marama. 'Invitation to Taiwan'. Miss Reweti, of Tauranga, has been studying at the University of Canterbury and is one of 10 young New Zealanders invited to visit Taiwan by the Sino-New Zealand Economic Cultural and Social Association and the Free China Society. Last year she represented New Zealand at the World Youth Forum last year, and was a member of the group which visited China earlier this year. The Press, 21 December 1971, p. 16.

RHODES, Brenda:

• Biography and her involvement with golf. 9 October 1980.
• Woman named for Sportsman Award. 1 December 1982, p. 15.

RIGGIR, Bert. Nominated life-member of Tauranga Rugby Sub-nnion. Pictured.  Bay of Plenty Times, 5 April 1968.

RIX, Samuel Edward:

• Proprietor Oceanside Hotel, Secretary of Watersiders Union 1965-1970, author of "The Spirit of the Sea".
• "The first leaf falls" Short story, submitted by Sam Rix. Listener, 24 August 1945.
• Honour for Mount iris breeder. Bay of Plenty Times, 1965-1966.
• Are you out there, Sam? By Denis Welch. Listener, 9 August 1997.

ROBERTS, Jenny:

• Taking flight, taking prizes. Bay News, 17 June 1998.
• Your chance to realise a dream. Bay of Plenty Times, 12 May 1999.

ROBERTS, Gordon:

• Age no spoke in super-fit adventurer's wheels. Timescan, 23 March 1989, p. 1.
• Rotary serivce. Bay of Plenty Times, 12 August 1989.
• Well-known Mount Aero Club identity steps down. Bay News, 5 August, p. 11.
• Sportsman farewelled. Bay of Plenty Times, 29 January 1993, p. 5.

ROBERTS, John. Armed Constabulary, No. 27.

• Tauranga man had long, fruitful life. Includes photo of his Judea home. Timescan, 6 January 1986.
• Rare medal stolen from museum. Bay of Plenty Times, 7 August 1976.

ROBERTSON, Edwin. Armed Constabulary, No. 27.

• Tauranga man had long, fruitful life. Includes photo of his Judea home. Timescan, 6 January 1986.
• Rare medal stolen from museum. Bay of Plenty Times, 7 August 1976.

ROBINS, William E. Wed 50 years: Couple's first house cost 6 pounds-10s.  Came to Ōtūmoetai with R. Youngson. Married Ellen Brooke-Taylor. Pictured. Live in Robins Road.  Bay of Plenty Mirror, 12 March 1974.

ROBINSON, Mrs E. Tauranga has grown greatly, says old resident. Pictured.  Bay of Plenty Mirror, 19 September 1961.

ROBINSON, Edmund. Never too old to capture the scene. Pictured.  Bay of Plenty Mirror, 12 March 1974.

ROWE, H. J. Oats once grown on Ohauiti Property. Bay of Plenty Times, 18 January 1958.

RUSSELL, Bob. Innovative panels cut noise levels. Profile on Bob Russell, acoustic engineer. Bay of Plenty Times, 6 May 1995.

SCOTT, Melba:

• Principal appointed. Tauranga Girls' College). 5 May 1993, p. 1.
• Fellowship for principal. Woolf Fisher Fellowshipo for overseas research. Bay of Plenty Times, 5 November 1999.

SHEARMAN, Robert Clarke. Obituary. Dominion, 7 November 1910.

SHEARMAN, Jessie Henrietta. Obituary. New Zealand Herald, 8 October 1934.

SHEARMAN, R. B. Death of former town clerk.  Bay of Plenty Times, 18 September, 1952

SHEATH, J. H. (Son of the first Tauranga Post Master). New Post Office (Te Puke). Weekly News, 11 March 1953.

SHIRLEY, Ken:

• Forestry champion moves a Bays new Act presence. Shirley shifts into Bay of contest seat in October election. Bay of Plenty Times, 6 September 1998.
• Poor poll rating likely to spike Shirley bid'. Bay of Plenty Times, 1 September 1999.
• Act about to quit bid for Tauranga seat. Bay of Plenty Times, 6 September 1999.
• Act's Shirley backs O'Regan for Tauranga. Bay of Plenty Times, 23 September 1999.

SIMISTER, Roger and Wendy

• Couple stitch up fashion success. Bay of Plenty Times, 21 November 1992, p. 21.
• Boutique leaders fashion more success. Bay of Plenty Times, 23 April 1994, p. 23.

SNOWDEN, Mrs Ray. New Zealand Plunket Society Day Care Centre adviser to Government. Ōtūmoetai mover for sub-branch kindergarten and day care centre established. Bay of Plenty Times, 28 September 1978.

SPENCER, Ivy Kate:

• Birth of daughter to Chas and Isabella at 3rd Avenue. Bay of Plenty Times, 9 October 1881.
• Death at residence, Devonport Road. 11 June 1883.

SOUTHON, Mrs Edna. Aged 68, killed in fall from first storey window. Bay of Plenty Times, 11 August 1979.

STENHOUSE, Mr James, JP. Obituary. Bay of Plenty Times, 12 December 1968.

STUART, Thomas (Tom) Dr.:

• 94th birthday. Gives some biographical details. Bay of Plenty Times, 23 May 1964.
• Death. Bay of Plenty Times, 13 June 1964.
• Dies in his 94th year. 56 years in practise in Tauranga. Bay of Plenty Times, 18 June 1964.

STUART-MENZIES, John:

• Horticultural enthusiast hopes for coffee bean crop in two years. Ethiopian coffee plants. Other unusual plants for energy farming. Bay of Plenty Times, 29 December 1978.
• Fighter for ecology rights - dies. Bay of Plenty Times, 12 January 1988 [Ams 487/11. Scrapbook 21, p. 41].

STURTON, C.H. Superintendent.  Tauranga figures well in honours.   Bay of Plenty Times, 2 January 1970.

SULLIVAN, Colleen Margaret. Remarried, nee Higgins. Her great grandparents, Corporal Bickers and his wife Maria, built the Fencible Cottage, where she grew up (and is now at The Elms). Notes from 'That Wild Country' a family history. Bay of Plenty Times, 7 January 1977.

SULLIVAN, Joseph. Meets sister from England after 55 years, sends return airline ticket to Vida Sullivan in Surrey. After farming in Te Puke retires to Tauranga 15 years ago. Biography in the Bay of Plenty Times, 16 December 1978.

SULLIVAN, Mr and Mrs J. Couple celebrate diamond wedding. Came to New Zealand in early 1920s. Retired to Tauranga 17 years ago. Bay of Plenty Times, 8 April 1980.

SUTHERLAND, Mrs Phyllis. RSA women honour veteran members. Includes photo. Bay of Plenty Times, May 1993. 

SWANN, Ernest John. Died in Auckland aged 72, to New Zealand 50 years ago. Owner of trotting horses. For a number of years owned Bell Tea Rooms, Tauranga. Lived McLean Street. Bay of Plenty Times, 2 April 1940, p. 4.

SWEETMAN, Edward Leslie (Les). Dies at 69. Ex POW 24th Battalion. Stalwart of RSA. Ex Prisoner of War Association, president. Branch Welfare Officer for 20 years. Bay of Plenty Times, 27 June 1978.

SWINDLEY, Major Frederick. Death of at Thames. Fought at Pukehinahina (Gate Pā). Married daughter of General T.H. Stoddard. Bay of Plenty Times, 11 January 1901.

TAHA, Dean and Jaqueline. Wedding photo. Bay of Plenty Times, 8 October 1994.

TAIT, Wayne:

• Stamp of success. Photograph of Tauranga Harbour by Wayne Tait used in $1 postage stamp. Bay of Plenty Times, 29 July 1998.
• Tauranga takes some licking. Bay of Plenty Times, 11 November 1998.

TEBBS, G. Death of gardening expert.  Bay of Plenty Times, 7 July 1952.

TE KANI, Joan (nee Bidois).  Maori leader was dedicated. Notes her community achievement and brief whakapapa notes. Photograph.   Bay of Plenty Times, 27 May 1969, p. 4.

THOMPSON, Ena M. R.

•  'Pioneer' in commercial flowers dies.  Founded the the Friends of the Library. Bay of Plenty Times, 9 January 1992.
• She picks her daffodils by the thousands. The New Zealand Herald, 8 November 1960. See staff to view article.
• Guest of honour. Pan-Pacific and South-East Asia Women's Association. Bay of Plenty Times, 7 December 1977. 

TIETJENS, Gordon

• Modest rugby maestro too busy to stop work. (NZOM in New Years Honours). Bay of Plenty Times, 31 December 1998.
• Award honours Tietjens. (Recipient of Bay of Plenty Sports Award Trophy). Bay of Plenty Times, 11 February 1999.

TANGITU, Ike. Nominated life-member of Tauranga Rugby Sub-nnion. Pictured.  Bay of Plenty Times, 5 April 1968.

TOLLEMACHE, Saxon. Pioneer in Bay dairy industry. Bay of Plenty Times, 11 October 1975.

TRASK, Bruce. Trophy to prominent sport pair. (Bruce Trask and Iris Thomas presented with Manawa Kaha award by Tauranga Roundtable). Bay News, 19 May 1999.

TREVOR, Miss Ruth. Tauranga. New Zealand's first reading adviser. New book 'Reading suggestions for teaching children with reading difficulties in primary and secondary schools.' 12 March 1979.

TREWEEK, Jack. Assistant Wharfinger to Bay of Plenty Harbour Board. 21 years. Storeman with Northern Steamship Co. 1953. Bay of Plenty Times, 6 March 1976.

TUDHOPE, Archibald. Obituary. Bay of Plenty Times, 9 August 1939.

TURNER SISTERS of York Hospital. Auction of equipment 13 May 1pm. Bay of Plenty Times, 8 May 1943.

TUKAKI, Motutere. Obituary. Bay of Plenty Times, 16 May 1965, p.7.

VANE, Diane. Farewell at Baycourt tribute to cafe owner. (Owner of Cafe 100, Diane Vane is remembered by friends at public ceremony, following her death at age 49). Bay of Plenty Times, 27 April 1995.

VERHAGEN Triplets. Bay of Plenty Times, 22 March 1967.

WAGSTAFF, Karel. National Citrus Queen home again after trip to California 'tremendous experience'. Bay of Plenty Times, 28 April 1978.

WALBRIDGE, Murray and Jean. Voluntary work spans 31 years. Care and Craft, Greerton. Bay of Plenty Times, 3 March 1999.

WALLIS, Marshall. 68 years of family history ended. Bay of Plenty Times, 19 September 1969.

WATSON, William:

• Contract to do road from Judea to Onamawa. 12 October 1872.
• Successful tenderer for repairs to Katikati Road. 16 April 1873.

WICKHAM (NEE DAINES, Anne (Nan) Elizabeth. Reverie and Reminiscences by Nan Wickham. An 8-part installment of her memoir featuring  early life in Tauranga. Bay of Plenty Times, 23-30 March 1968.

WRIGHT, HAYWARD. Retired to Tauranga. Died 14 July 1949. Nurseryman, selected the ‘Hayward’ kiwifruit that became the dominant commercial variety in New Zealand and overseas. Horticulture in New Zealand, Journal of Royal NZ Institute of Horticulture Inc. No 46 Summer/Autumn 1988

WICKHAM, Una. Top Bay golf official dies at 59. Bay of Plenty Times, 21 June 1983 [Ams 487/11, Scrapbook 13, p. 9].

WIGHTON, Haley. Designer in the swim. Second place in Lycra Student Fashion Design awards. Bay of Plenty Times, 20 October 1999.

WILKINSON, George Thomas. Death of Mr G. T. Wilkinson. New Zealand Herald, 6 February 1906.

WILKINSON, Mrs L R.  Congratulations to Mayoress, Honour bestowed by King. Bay of Plenty Times, 11 January 1946.

WILLIAMS, Harold Bradney. Prominent Citizen’s Death. Obituary. Bay of Plenty Times 20 February 1946.

WILLS, Lester. Officer cadetship to Portsea. Bay of Plenty Mirror, 14 December 1971, p. 10.

WILLS, Penny. Rotary Award. 21 November 1978.

WILSON, Ernest has recently begun business as a gunsmith. Bay of Plenty Times, 16 April 1915.

WILSON, Miss Tracey. Winner of 1981 Te Puke Kiwifruit Queen festival. 28 May 1981.

WIREMU, Tawakura Tarahina Maori centenarian recalls gum digging. Includes large photo. Bay of Plenty Times 20 February 1981.

WOODHEAD, Terry. Safety wisdom earns award (sight saved by safety glasses). 25 February 1982.

WRIGHT, Joshua. See article on Hartleys. Bay of Plenty Times, June 1936, p. 3.

WRIGHT, Mary (nee Feilding). Also known as Mary Meehan. Death notice & Obituary. 7 June 1933.

YEOMAN, Gilbert and Jenny:

• Memories of shows in yesteryear. Whakatane Beacon, 22 February 1984. See staff to view article.
• QSM up hot line to the Yeoman farm. Whakatane Beacon? 6 January 1981. See staff to view article.
• Gilbert and Jenny friends for life. Whakatane Beacon? n.d. See staff to view article.
• A million km chasing pests. Whakatane Beacon, 12 October 1983. See staff to view article.
• One of the 'world's gentlemen'. Whakatane Beacon.15 September 1989. See staff to view article.