Castaing family moments in history

Chronological listing:

1870s

Castaign (sic) described as 'the Frenchman'. 14 September 1872.

E. Castaing, waterman, mentioned at the inquest of Albert Laidley. Bay of Plenty Times, 14 September 1872, p. 3.

Castaign (sic) lived in house where Willow Park is. At public meeting re Education Act. 5 February 1873.

Edward Castaing application for naturalisation in 1875, aged 37 years, from Bordeaux.

Mrs Castaing on Bazaar Committee. 19 December 1878.

1900s

H.T. Castaing, draper on The Strand, to retire from his business. Bay of Plenty Times, 6 December 1907.

H.T. Castaing disposed of his business to H.W. Carstens. Bay of Plenty Times, 15 November 1909.

H.T. Castaing has re-opened his confectionary business in new premises on the old site and also established an up-to-date tea room. Ice chest installed on premises for cool drinks. Bay of Plenty Times, 22 December 1909.

Description of H.T. Castaing's tea rooms. Bay of Plenty Times, 24 December 1909.

1910s

Mr W.H. Lind notifies that he has purchased Mr H.T. Castaing's well known Tea and Dining Rooms and will conduct the same. Bay of Plenty Times, 19 July 1911.

H.T. Castaing retiring from business. Has for sale his well known fruit and confectionary business. Bay of Plenty Times, 1 November 1911.

Sold to Mr Lind, chef, late of Gisborne. Bay of Plenty Times, 3 November 1911.

H.T. Castaing has commenced business as a land estate agent. Bay of Plenty Times, 22 January 1912.

Death of Mrs E. Castaing, relict of the late Mr Edward Castaing, at the residence of her son, Mr H.T. Castaing. Born in Rangiaohia, Waikato, she had resided in the Tauranga district for over half a century. 10 and 19 May 1915.

H.T. Castaing, Tauranga Borough Councillor 1914-15. Bradburys, Bay of Plenty, 1st ed. 1915.

H.T. Castaing, member of Tauranga Hospital Board for borough. Bradburys, Bay of Plenty, 2nd ed.

1920s-1940s

Obituary for H.T. Castaing. Bay of Plenty Times, 16 August 1921. 

W.A. Castaing, Special Forces leaves for camp. Bay of Plenty Times, 4 October 1939, p. 4.

A.W. Castaing, Gunner, wounded in the Middle East. Bay of Plenty Times, 17 December 1941, p. 4.

Narrative of events that caused Gunner A.W. Castaing's injuries. Bay of Plenty Times, 30 December 1941, p. 4.

A.W. Castaing invalided home from the Middle East. Bay of Plenty Times, 28 February 1942, p. 2.

1960s-1970s

Nonagenerian's birthday marks 70 years in Tauranga. Profile on Mrs Mabel J. Castaing, pictured, who celebrates her 90th birthday today. Bay of Plenty Times, c. 1969.

Obituary for Mabel Jane Castaing 'Watched city grow from small village'. Died in her 92nd year, she spent 72 years in Tauranga. Bay of Plenty Times, 29 May 1970.

1980s-1990s

Roland Castaing visiting 6th Avenue Motor Camp for 31st year. Mr Castaing was born in Tauranga 68 years ago. Father was a land agent with shop under the Star Hotel. Bay of Plenty Times, 23 January 1980.

Edouard Castaing mentioned in book 'French Akaroa' by Peter Trewewan, p. 166.

A selection of historic images of Castiang whānau in Pae Korokī:

Henry Castaign. Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo 01-464

W.L. Castaing with marlin caught at Tūhua (Mayor Island), February 1957.

Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo 98-001

Mrs M.J. Castaing. Women's Page, January 1964.

Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo gcc-5842