INHABITANTS OF WESTPORT (SOUTH ISLAND NZ) 1873-1973 --------------------------------------------------- NAMES REMARKS PAGE ------------------------ ------------------------------------------------ --- AMBROSE, Angus Printer, Kennedy St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 ANDERSON, G. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 ANDERSON, W.F. Westport Military Concert Band 1909 71 ANDREWS, G. BNZ Agent in Westport from 12/12/1873 60 ANDREWS, H.S. Tinsmith Wharf St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 ARCHER, F. Starter for Race Course December 1895 71 ARMSTRONG, W, Westport Military Concert Band 1909 71 ATCHESON, Mabel Staff member Buller Hospital circa 1912 64 ATCHISON, J.G. Miner, Palmerston St.Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 ATKINS, William Waterman, Cobden Street .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 ATKINSON, Bob Kawatiri Rowing Club winning fours team 1901-2 72 ATKINSON, George Snow Publican Oriwita Road, Petitioner 13 Feb1873 75 ATKINSON, Steve Kawatiri Rowing Club winning fours team 1901-2 72 BAILIE, Thomas born N.IRL 1836, died 1/12/1923 aged 90 61 BAILLIE, Thomas Merchant Lyttelton St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 BAIN, Doug Councillor Westport Council 1958 49 BAKER, Patsy Triangle in Westport Band 1869 71 BALLARD, W. Westport Military Concert Band 1909 71 BARKLEY, Joseph Draper, Kennedy St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 BARNICOAT, John Wallis candidtate for Sup. Of Nelson Province 1856 17 BARROWMAN, John Captain of Company of Naval Volunteers 1884 70 BARTHELEMY, Theophile Docteur Bright St . Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 BAYFIELD, A.D. Banker Kennedy St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 BELL, Charles Napier Devised waterworks scheme in 1900 40 BENJAMIN, Bill Councillor Westport Borough Council 1973 02 BENNETT, George Bought Anchor Shiiping line in 1857 59 BENNETT, R., Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 BENNETT, S.J.C. Buller Rugby team 30th July 1895 73 BENTLEY, James First Buller representative on Nelson Prov 25 BEVAN, M. Gas Manager Westport 1923 44 BEVERIDGE, J. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 BEVIN, John Bank manager 1973 60 BISHOP, Charles Labourer, Peel Street .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 BLACKETT, John Provincial Enginneer 1868 24 BLACKLOCK, John Shoemaker, Wallabi St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 BLACKLOCK, John Elected to first Westport Council August 1873 29 BLAXALL, N. Westport Military Concert Band 1909 71 BLIGH, Samuel All Black of 1910 from Buller 73 BOND, Thomas Builder, Palmerston St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 BONIFACIO. F. Westport Military Concert Band 1909 71 BORLASE, Norm Buller Rugby team 1921 v NSW 73 BOWEN, Charles Hugh Webb Appointed Trustee of Public Cemetery Dec 1872 25 BOWNDRON, H. Comm. Agent, Cobden St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 BOYER, H. Westport Military Concert Band 1909 71 BRADLEY, J. Buller Rugby team 30th July 1895 73 BRADLEY, James First manager of Gas works- Photo 1887 39 BRENT, J. Bass tuba in Westport Band 1869 71 BROWN, C.H.J. Buller Rugby team 30th July 1895 73 BROWN, Madge Staff member Buller Hospital circa 1912 64 BRUCE, Rev. Davis Held first Presbyterian service 16/12/1879 66 BRUNNER, Thomas Explorer & Chief Surveyor of Nelson: born 1821 12 BRYAN, F. Councillor Westport Borough Council 1923 44 BULL, Walter Builder Wallabi St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 BULLER, Charles MP born Calcutta Aug 1806 died 1848. 10 BURNETT, James Enginer with Von Haast in 1860's 15 BURNS, Miss Mary Drove last spike of incline 24/10/1879 37 BURROW, Ross Councillor Westport Borough Council 1973 02 BUSH, Henry Compositor Bright St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 BUTRAND, J.A. Clerk, Kennedy Street , Petitioner 12/2/73 75 BUTTERICK, J.H. Harness driver triple deadheat 27/12/1957 71 CABNELL, G. Householder Bright St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 CAMERON, G. Harness driver triple deadheat 27/12/1957 71 CAMPBELL, Bill Kawatiri Rowing Club winning fours team 1901-2 72 CAMPBELL, Donald Blacksmith, Lyttelton St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 CANDY, Alfred Stingo Boatman, Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 CANN, Captain Commanded "Gipsy" circa 1862 19 CAREY, Henry Miner, Wharf Street Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 CARGILL, J. Abattoir Manager Westport 1923 44 CARNE, Reuben Blacksmith, Nelson St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 CARPENTER, William Greengrocer Lyttelton St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 CARR, John A. Carpenter, Bright St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 CARR, Robert Photo: Councillor in 1897 38 CARRUTHERS, George Bailiff Rintoul Street, Petitioner 12Feb1873 75 CASEY, Harry Buller Rugby team 1921 v NSW 73 CHAMBERS, R.C. Mining Engr Wallabi St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 CHAMBERS, W.S. Miner Palmerston St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 CHAPTER, Thomas Blackball Rep. Nelson Provincial Govt 1873-1875 37 CLARK, Andrew Boatman, Wallabi St.t .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 CLARKE, George Hotelkeeper, Palmerston .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 CLOUSTON, Captain Henry Sailed for Buller in "Mary" Feb1861 18 COCHRANE, Tom Photo of first car he owned c. 1907 36 CODYRE, H. Westport Military Concert Band 1909 71 COLVIN, A.G. Buller Rugby team 1921 v NSW 73 COLVIN, J. Mayor of Westport 1898-1900 76 COLVIN, J. Clerk of Race Course December 1895 71 COLVIN, James Photo: Councillor in 1897 38 COLVIN, Percy DeputyJudge of racing triple deadheat 27/12/1957 71 COODE, Sir John Engaged to advise on breakwaters 1888 51 COOk, Mrs Hotelkeeper Wharf St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 CORR, Jno. Storekeeper Cobden St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 COSGROVE, Mr. Instructor at Boys' & Girls's Schools 1888 64 COWPER, Joseph Greengrocer, Wallabi St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 COX, Francis H. Hotelkeeper, Wharf St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 COY, J. Photo 36 CRADDOCK, Bill Mayor Westport Borough Council 1973 02 CRADDOCK, George Thomas Prop: Watermans' Arms Hotel South Spit c 1870 20 CRADDOCK, Maria Daughter of George Thomas 1870 20 CRADDOCK, W. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 CRADDOCK, W.A. Mayor of Westport 1968- 76 CRAWFORD, J.T. Piano maker Lyttelton St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 CRAWFORD, Jack Sax Horn in Westport Band 1869 71 CUMMINGS, A. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 CUNLIFFE, W. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 CURRIE, E. Photo 36 CURTAYNE, John Buller Rugby team 30th July 1895 73 CURTIS, E. Westport Military Concert Band 1909 CUTHBERTSON, Hugh Labourer Bright St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 DAY, D. Clerk, Bright Street .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 DELLACA, Jack Councillor Westport Borough Council 1973 02 DERUNGS, John .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 DICKENS, G. Painter etc Bright St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 DICKINSON, Thos. Tobacconist, Wharf St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 DICKSON, N. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 DICKSON, R. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 DOBSON, Arthur Dudley Resident Engineer 1871 25 DOLLMAN, Thomas Secretary & Librarian Free Library 1903 40 DUNCAN, W. Buller Rugby team 30th July 1895 73 DUNCAN, W. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 DUNSFORD, Miss E Matron Buller Hospital 1910-1930 64 EASTON, Thomas Miner, Bright Street .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 EBLINER, B. Householder, Nelson St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 EDWARDS, Nathaniel Bought Anchor Shiiping line in 1857 59 EGAN, Miss K. Assistant Clerk to Westport Council 1923 44 ELLIS, Alan Town Clerk Westport Borough Council 1973 02 ENRIGHT, J. Councillor Westport Borough Council 1923 44 FABUTT, E. Clerk Bright St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 FAGG, William Watchman, Orawiti Road, Petitioner 12Feb1873 75 FALLA, George Merchant, Molesworth St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 FARRELL, Mrs Grace Councillor Westport Council 1958 49 FELL, Alfred Founder of Anchor Shipping Line in 1842 59 FERGUSON, George Tailor, Cobden St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 FERGUSON, Henry Buller Rugby team 30th July 1895 73 FERGUSON, Peter Boatman, Palmerston St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 FIELD, T. Iron Merchant & Importer of guns etc 23 FIELD, Thomas Ironmonger, Palmerston St.Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 FIELDS, John Householder, Rintoul St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 FINCH, T. Bright St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 FISHER, J. Bikerton Solicitor Bright St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 FISHER, James Bickerton Westport Solicitor in 1872 27 FISHER, James Bickerton Rep. Nelson Provincial Govt 1873-1874 37 FLAWS, M.C. Harness driver triple deadheat 27/12/1957 71 FLEMING, John Stuart Draper, Nelson Street Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 FLEMMING, John Stuart Member of first Education Committee March 1872 65 FLEMMING, John Stuart Appointed Trustee of Public Cemetery Dec 1872 25 FORRESTER, Blair Prospector, on Buller 1860's 16 FORSTER, William Bootmaker, Bright St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 FRANK, Joehum Blacksmith Wallabi St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 FRASER, John Rogers Teacher, Kennedy St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 FRAZER, Rev. J. Appointed Presbyterian minister December 1879 66 FUCS, Lorenz Boatman, Cobden St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 FULLEN, C. Photo 36 FULTON, A. R.W. Assisted driving first railway engine 7/12/1875 34 GERVIE, George Boatbuilder, Palmerston Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 GIBBARD, Marion Staff member Buller Hospital circa 1912 64 GILBERTSON, Gilbert Tailor, Palmerston St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 GILES, Joseph Magistrate, Municipal Res, Petitioner 12Feb1873 75 GOODALL, V. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 GORDON, R. Expressman Wallabi St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 GOTHARD, Ebenezer Butcher, Nelson St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 GOTHARD, G.H. Mayor of Westport 1905-08 76 GOTHARD, George Photo: Councillor in 1897 38 GRANT, J.K. Hotelkeeper, Kennedy St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 GRAVES, I. Draper, Molesworth St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 GREENLAND, C.N. Mayor of Westport 1926-27 76 GREENLAND, C.N. Councillor Westport Borough Council 1923 44 GREENWOOD, J.H. Mayor of Westport 1908-13 76 GRIFFITHS, "snowy" L. Buller Rugby team 1921 v NSW 73 GROGAN, Owen Captained Buller Rugby in 1921 73 HAL, John Contractor, Wharf St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 HALLWRIGHT, Dr. Guy Staff member Buller Hospital 1909-1915 64 HAMER, W.M. Boatman, Wharf Street, Petitioner 12Feb1873 75 HANSBY, T. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 HARDEN, C.E. Buller Rugby team 30th July 1895 73 HARKER, J.W. Westport Military Concert Band 1909 71 HARKNESS, J.H. Mayor of Westport 1927-33 76 HARRIS, J. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 HARRISON, J. Carpenter, Palmerston St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 HAWES, Albert Councillor Westport Council 1958 49 HAWES, R. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 HAWKEN, Mr Editor Westport Times 22/12/1866 21 HAY, James G. Seedsman, Bright St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 HAYWARD, Sister Staff member Buller Hospital circa 1912 64 HAZELDINE, W.R. Mayor of Westport 1882-84 76 HAZELDINE, W.R. Mayor of Westport 1878-80 76 HAZELDINE, W.R. Lieutenant of Company of Naval Volunteers 1884 70 HEAD, Robert Blacksmith. Palmerston St.Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 HENDRICKSON, D. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 HENLEY, A. Councillor Westport Borough Council 1923 44 HERNETTY, Walter Waterman Wharf Street .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 HERRING, Peter Jockey of first race in Buller 1867 71 HIABER, John Photo: Councillor in 1897 38 HICKS, Robert Bootmaker Cobden St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 HIGGINS, S. Borough Foreman Westport 1923 44 HOLDER, E.C. All Black Rugby Team of 1932 from Buller 73 HOLLIS, Reuben Tenor Horn in Westport Band 1869 71 HOPKINS, C. Councillor Westport Borough Council 1923 44 HORN, A. Tobacconist Molesworth St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 HOWARD, Graham Councillor Westport Borough Council 1973 02 HUGHES, H.G. Chemist, Molesworth St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 HUGHES, I. Mayor of Westport 1884-89 76 HUGHES, J. Captain of Volunteer Fire Brigade June 1869 67 HUGHES, J. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 HUGHES, John Hotelier, Wharf St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 HUGHES, John Appointed Fire Inspector 17 Oct 1873 31 HUMPHREY, James Wilson Elected to first Westport Council August 1873 29 HUMPHREY, James Wilson Rep. Nelson Provincial Govt 1875-1876 37 HUMPHREY, Jno. Merchant Bright St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 HUMPHREYS, J Mayor of Westport 1873-74 76 HUNTER, A. Westport Military Concert Band 1909 71 HUNTER, J. Mayor of Westport 1953-56 76 HUNTER, J. Photo 36 HUSSEY, Thomas Waiter, Cobden Street , Petitioner 12Feb1873 75 INGS, Edward Journalist Wallabi St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 JACK, Doug Asst Town Clerk Westport Borough Council 1973 02 JACOBSON, Edward Boatman, Nelson Street, Petitioner 12Feb1873 75 JEPHCOTE, Francis Gardener .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 JOHNSON, Henry Engineer Palmerston St.Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 JONES, Hugh First Bank NSW manager 1878 60 JUDGE, H.H. Builder of new Town Hall 1938 48 KEATING, Mrs. Hotelkeeper Wharf St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 KELYE, J. Carter, Wallabi St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 KENNEDY, J.J. Buller Rugby team 30th July 1895 73 KERR, William Dowling First Bank NSW agent in Westport late 1866 60 KIBBLEWHITE, T.L. Westport Military Concert Band 1909 71 KILEY, W.A. Sergeant of Police 1870 64 KILKENNY,, J. Mayor of Westport 1933-39: born Reefton 1888 76 KIRTON, George BNZ Agent in Westport till 17/2/1867 60 KYNNERSLEY, Thos. Alfred S Commissioner for Nelson 1865-68 18 LABATT, P. Lieut. of Volunteer Fire Brigade June 1869 67 LAMPLOUGH, George At Saleyards South Spit c 1869 20 LAMPLOUGH, George Photo: Councillor in 1897 38 LANGE, Herman Photo: Councillor in 1897 38 LANGE, Herman Henry Built the Municipal Baths 1912 41 LANGE, Herman Henry Built the Abattoir 1905 41 LARSEN, H. Mayor of Westport 1894-98 76 LARSEN, Hans Photo: Mayor in 1897 38 LARSON, Laurence Waterman, Lyttelton St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 LAURENSON, G.L. Resident engineer of PWD in 1926 56 LAWSON, J.J. Westport Military Concert Band 1909 71 LEACH, Charles Miner, Palmerston St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 LEAVER, A. Mayor of Westport 1913-20 - a saddler born 1870 76 LEAVER, Miss W. Clerk to Westport Borough Council 1923 44 LEECH, Samuel Alexander Harbourmaster 1872 25 LEES, M. Westport Military Concert Band 1909 70 LESLIE, John BNZ Agent in Westport from 17/2/1867 60 LEVI, Jonah Dealer Packington St. .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 LEVY, H. Buller Rugby team 30th July 1895 73 LLOYD, Wm. Agent, Bright St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 LOGAN, Rube Buller Rugby team 1921 v NSW 73 LONETTO, W. Storekeeper Wharf St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 LUSHANUA, Job Started Westport Times 22/12/1866 21 MacDONALD, A. Architect of Twon Hall 1938 48 MacDONALD, Bruce Councillor Westport Borough Council 1973 02 MACKAY, James Ass Native Secretary born SCT 1831 12 MAGNER, J. Jeweller Wallabi St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 MAGUIRE, James Arthur S. Hotelkeeper, Pakington St.Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 MAILER, William Bootmaker Molesworth St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 MALONEY, Dan Westport Historian in 1926 44 MANNING, John Compositor Wallabi St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 MANSELL, T. Carter, Nelson Street Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 MANSELL, Tom Big drum in Westport Band 1869 71 MANSON, John Draper, Palmerston St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 MARSHALL, J. Mayor of Westport 1880-92 76 MARSHALL, John Built Westport Free Library 1904 40 MARSHALL, V. Buller Rugby team 30th July 1895 73 MARTIN, Elizabeth at Buller in 1862 16 MARTIN, John Pioneer settler on Buller River 1861 16 MARTIN, Maggie Staff member Buller Hospital circa 1912 64 MASON, Errol NZ Champion Bandsman from Westport 70 MATHEWSON, John Councillor Westport Council 1958 49 MAWHIKA, Jack Early boatman at Wedstport 22 McDONAGH, J. Westport Military Concert Band 1909 71 McDONALD, A. Westport Military Concert Band 1909 71 McDONALD, G. Westport Military Concert Band 1909 70 McDONALD, O. Westport Military Concert Band 1909 McELWEE, G. Buller Rugby team 30th July 1895 73 McENANEY, Joe Judge of racing triple deadheat 27/12/1957 71 McFARLANE, F. Butcher, Wharf St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 McFARLANE, Hugh Blacksmith, Wallabi St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 McFARLANE, Robert Hotelkeeper Lyttelton St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 McLAGAN, E. Householder Wallabi St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 McLEAN, Charles All Black of 1920 from Buller 73 McLEAN, Charlie Buller Rugby team 1921 v NSW 73 McLEOD, Daniel Constructed wharf in 1873 50 McMASTER, A. Westport Military Concert Band 1909 71 McNEIGHT, T. Westport Military Concert Band 1909 71 MELVILLE, T.W. Plumber Cobden St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 MENZIES, J. Mayor of Westport 1920-26 76 MENZIES, J. Councillor Westport Borough Council 1923 44 MICHEL, A. Fruiterer Molesworth St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 MILLER, W.L. Clerk, Molesworth St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 MOLONEY, D. Borough Inspector Westport 1923 44 MOODY, George Carpenter Kennedy St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 MORGAN, P. Clerk to Westport Council 1923 44 MORLEY, George Builder , Peel Street .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 MORRIS, William Contractor, Wallabi St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 MOSS, Michael Grandson of Thos. RYAN owns bakery 1973 62 MUIRHEAD, T. Cymbals in Westport Band 1869 71 MULGRAVE, P. Musician, Bright St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 MULQUEEN, Patsy Clarionet in Westport Band 1869 71 MUMM, Joe Buller Rugby team 1921 v NSW 73 MUMM, W. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 MUNDAY, W.S. Coll of Customs, Rintoul St, Petitioner 13/2/73 75 MUNRO, F.F. Mayor of Westport 1904-05 76 MUNRO, J. Mayor of Westport 1876-78 76 MUNRO, J. Mayor of Westport 1880-82 76 MUNRO, Jno. Auctioneer, Lyttelton St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 MUNRO, John Auctioneer Saleyards South Spit c 1869 20 MUNSON, Job. S. Stationer Molesworth St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 MUNSON, Miss B. Reporter for Argus 1923 44 MUNSON, Rocky Kawatiri Rowing Club fours coxswain 1901-2 72 MURRAY, Isobel Staff member Buller Hospital circa 1912 64 NAHR, Orlando Owner of buildings destroyed by fire 25/2/1925 69 NEIGHBOURS, D. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 NEIGHBOURS, F. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 NEIGHBOURS, N. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 NEIL, Hugh Baker, Wharf St . Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 NEIL, Hugh Appointed Trustee of Public Cemetery Dec 1872 25 NEIL,H. Bakery Gladstone Street Westport 24 NELSON, Peter Miner, Palmerston St.Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 NICHOL, G. Boatmans' Arms Hotel, Gladstone St, Westport 24 O'CONOR, Euge. Householder, Henley St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 O'CONOR, Eugene Joseph Rep. Nelson Provincial Govt 1874-1876 b 1835 IRL 37 O'GRADY, C. Hotelkeeper Molesworth St.Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 O'LEARY, J. Buller Rugby team 30th July 1895 73 O'NEIL, Tom Buller Rugby team 1921 v NSW 73 O'NEILL, D. Westport Military Concert Band 1909 71 O'NEILL, J. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 O,NEIL, Dinnie Conductor of Naval Band 1890 70 OAKLEY, John Carpenter .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 OLIVE, Henry Contractor Palmerston St.Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 OLIVE, James Contractor Palmerston St.Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 ORGAN, Michael Fellmonger .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 ORGAN, Michael Elected to first Westport Council August 1873 29 ORWIN, Roy Bank NSW Manager 1973 60 PAINE, P. Councillor Westport Borough Council 1923 44 PALINN, Wm. Miner, Lyttelton St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 PALMER, Les Buller Rugby team 1921 v NSW 73 PARKIN, Rev J. Appointed first Methodist minister 1867 66 PATERSON, Alex Councillor, Westport 1958 49 PATTERSON, W.J. Provision & produce merchant, Kennedy St 23 PATTERSON, Wm. Bootmaker, Palmerston St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 PAYNE, Miss Matron Buller Hospital 1897 63 PENNY, Mrs. A. In Fire ruins of Waverley Boarding Ho, 6/11/1935 69 PETERSON, A. Bootmaker, Wharf St . Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 PHIBBS, Tom Councillor Westport Council 1958 49 PHILLIPS, Major Started first school in Molesworth St c 1870 64 PIRIE, G. Treasurer of Volunteer Fire Brigade June 1869 67 PLEECE, W. Secretary of Volunteer Fire Brigade June 1869 67 POWELL, Frederick Boatman, Lyttelton St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 POWELL, J.H. Buller Rugby team 30th July 1895 73 POWELL, James Merchant Bright St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 POWELL, James Appointed Fire Inspector 17 Oct 1873 31 POWELL, James Elected to first Westport Council August 1873 29 POWLEY, P. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 PRATT, Bob Councillor Westport Borough Council 1973 02 PRATT, R. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 PRESHAW, George Ogilvy Bank NSW Gold agent reported in 1864 60 QUALRI, Daniel Householder Cobden St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 QUIGLEY, Edward Carrier Palmerston St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 RAYNER, Jack Asst Town Clerk 1958 49 READ, John Boatman, Nelson Street, Petitioner 12Feb1873 75 REEVES, David Householder, Wallabi St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 REID & Co. Westport Times, Molesworth St. Petitioner13/2/73 75 RHODES, W. Buller Rugby team 30th July 1895 73 RICHARDSON, Bob Kawatiri Rowing Club fours Coach of 1901-2 72 RIDLEY, Samuel Shipowner, Nelson St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 RILEY, S.J. Mayor of Westport 1903-04 76 RILEY, Samuel Photo: Councillor in 1897 38 ROBERSTON, John Mayor of Westport 1939-1953 - photograph 48 ROBERTSON, J.M. Mayor of Westport 1939-53 76 ROBERTSON, Johnny NZ Champion Bandsman from Westport 70 ROBINSON, John Perry Superintendent Nelson Prov. 1856-65 17 ROCHE, E. Starter for Race Course December 1895 71 ROCHE, Edmund Appointed Trustee of Public Cemetery Dec 1872 25 ROCHE, F. Councillor Westport Borough Council 1923 44 ROCHFORT, John Surveyor of 1850-60's 13 RODOVINIG, Nicholas Boatman, Nelson Street, Petitioner 13Feb1873 75 ROGERS, Thos. Saunders Builder, Russell Street. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 ROSELLI, Peter Councillor Westport Borough Council 1973 02 ROYER, Father Priest of Westcoast at Greymouth c 1865 66 RUSSELL, A. Carpenter Kennedy St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 RYAN, M. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 RYAN, Thomas b Co Clare IRL. Bakery Owner 61 RYAN, Trussy Buller Rugby team 1921 v NSW 73 SALTER, H. Westport Military Concert Band 1909 71 SANLYON, Tailor Bright St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 SAVAGE, G. Householder, Cobden St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 SCANLON, J. Mayor of Westport 1900-03 76 SCANLON, James Photo: Councillor in 1897 38 SCHADICK, Cam. Buller Rugby team 1921 v NSW 73 SCHADICK,Julius F Modified waterworks scheme in 1901 40 SCOTT "Young" Side drum in Westport Band 1869 71 SCOTT, Alex Cook, Lyttelton St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 SCOTT, Jack Cornet player in Westport Band 1869 71 SEATON, John Cattle dealerLyttelton St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 SEATON, Peter Wharfowner, Wharf St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 SHAW, T. Councillor Westport Borough Council 1923 44 SHEAHAN, Timothy Member of first Education Committee March 1872 65 SHEAHAN, Timothy Hotelkeeper Lyttelton St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 SHEAN, Timothy Elected to first Westport Council August 1873 29 SHEARER, Alexander Contractor Palmerston St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 SHELLY, Joseph Miner, Palmerston Street .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 SHERIFF, Charlie Kawatiri Rowing Club winning fours team 1901-2 72 SHERLOCK, W. Asst Foreman Westport Council 1923 44 SIMON, G.E. Westport Military Concert Band 1909 71 SIMON, Jules Merchant, Palmerston St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 SIMON, Jules Photo: Councillor in 1897 38 SIMON, Theodore Storekeeper Wallabi St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 SIMPSON, James Bootmaker, Lyttelton St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 SIMPSON, R. Westport Military Concert Band 1909 71 SIMSON, James Carpenter, Wallabi St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 SLEE, Frank Hon Sec. Westport Jockey Club December 1898 71 SLOAN, William Carpenter .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 SMALLHOLME, G. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 SMALLHOLME, O. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 SMITH, F. Buller Rugby team 30th July 1895 73 SMITH, G. Buller Rugby team 30th July 1895 73 SMITH, Ken NZ Champion Bandsman from Westport 70 SMITH, R. Hotelkeeper, Wharf St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 SMYTHE, J. Buller Rugby team 30th July 1895 73 SOUTAR, A.C. Member of first Education Committee March 1872 65 SOUTER, A. C. Clergyman Bright St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 SPENCE, W. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 SPERR, Robert C Householder, Bright St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 STEEL, Matthew Hotelkeeper Lyttelton St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 STEPHEN, Alured Prospector, on Buller 1860's 16 STEPHENSON, Jane Householder, Wharf St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 STITT, Alex Elected to first Westport Council August 1873 29 STITT, Alexander Merchant, Palmerston St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 STRACHAN, Benjamin Hairdresser Bright St. .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 STRACHAN, S. "News" report Westport 1923 44 STRUTHERS, W. Painter, Molesworth St. .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 STRUTHERS, William Died 1918 - sons Percy & Allen 61 STRUTHERS, William Born SCT 1840 arr NZ 1863, storekeeper c1867 61 STRUTHERS, William jnr Son of Percy STRUTHERS Owner in 1973 61 STUART, J. Buller Rugby Team 1949 73 STURTON, J. "Times" Report Westport 1923 44 SUISTED, E. Foreman of Volunteer Fire Brigade June 1869 67 SUISTED, E. Butcher, Wallabi St St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 SUISTED, Ekermann Elected to first Westport Council August 1873 29 SUISTED, J. Mayor of Westport 1892-94 76 SUISTED, J. Mayor of Westport 1889-90 76 SUISTED, James Butcher Lyttelton St . Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 SUISTED, James At Saleyards South Spit c 1869 20 SULLIVAN, Des Councillor Westport Council 1958 49 SUNSTROUM, Albert Householder, Cobden St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 SUTTON, Robert S. Miner, Bright Street .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 SVENSON, K.S. Buller Rugby team 1921 v NSW 73 SYMONS, John Partner in Anchor Shiiping line in 1862 59 TAIWIG, C.A. Tinsmith, Bright St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 TAYLOR, A. Councillor Westport Borough Council 1923 44 TAYLOR, James B, Contractor Palmerston St.Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 TERRY, John Waterman, Palmerston St. .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 THORPE, Dr, Samuel Elected to first Westport Council August 1873 29 THORPE, S. Surgeon Bright Street .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 THORPE, Samuel Member of first Education Committee March 1872 65 TOTTENHAM, Joseph Carter, Palmerston St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 TURNER, James A. M. Watchmaker,Palmeraston St.Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 TURTON, Bill Councillor Westport Council 1958 49 TYRELL, John Printer, Molesworth St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 TYRELL, John Started Westport Times 22/12/1866 21 UPHAM, Ed. Buller Rugby team 30th July 1895 73 VIRTUE, J.G. Storeman, Cobden Street Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 VORLEY, Herbert Hy. Photographer, Palmerston .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 WAITE, Marion at Buller in 1862 16 WAITE, Reuben Pioneer Storekeeper at Buller June 1861 16 WALMSLEY, F.J.M.D. Bank of NZ in Westport in 1863 60 WALSH, Leo "Pope" Buller Rugby team 1921 v NSW 73 WALSH, T. Member of first Education Committee March 1872 65 WALSH, Thomas Clergyman, Lyttelton St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 WALSHE, Monsignor Thomas First parish priest 1867 66 WARD, John Builder, Palmerston St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 WATSON, J. Mayor of Westport 1956-68 76 WATSON, John Mayor 1958 49 WATSON, S. Stoker on the first railway engine 7/12/1875 34 WEBSTER, Mrs. Fruiterer, Lyttelton St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 WEEKES, R. Councillor Westport Borough Council 1923 44 WESTON, James Drayman Palmerston St.Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 WHITE, F. Chemist Molesworth St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 WHITE, George Boatman, Cobden St Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 WHITE, Rev. Joseph Conducted first Methodist service Oct 1871 66 WHITE, Robert Clothier, Lyttelton St .Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 75 WHITTAKER, Cyril Buller Rugby team 1921 v NSW 73 WHYTE, R. Mayor of Westport 1874-76 76 WHYTE, R. Mayor of Westport 1878 76 WHYTE, Robert Member of first Education Committee March 1872 65 WHYTE, Robert Appointed Trustee of Public Cemetery Dec 1872 25 WHYTE, Robert Elected to first Westport Council August 1873 29 WILLIAMS. Dick Councillor Westport Borough Council 1973 02 WILLIAMSON, J. Bank NSW, Bright St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 WRING, W. Westport Military Concert Band 1909 71 YARDLEY, Edward Gentleman Bright St. Petitioner 13 Feb 1873 74 YOUNG, H.A. Buller Rugby team 30th July 1895 73 YOUNG, H.R. Borough Engineer Westport 1923 44 YOUNG, W. Westport Military Concert Band 1909 71