Edward Elworthy
Timaru Herald Monday 23rd January 1899
Death - On Sunday, 22nd, January, at Holme station, Pareora, Edward Elworthy, in his 63rd year. The deceased gentleman, who, we understand, had suffered for some time from heart trouble, became suddenly ill at a late hour on Saturday night, and breathed his last shortly after 2 o'clock yesterday morning, ere his medical adviser, who had been urgently sent for to Timaru, had arrived. Mr Elworthy was in town on Saturday, apparently in pretty good health, and started to drive to his station at about 5 o'clock in the afternoon. The funeral of the deceased gentleman will take place Tuesday 24 January 1899, leaving Pareora Cottage, Timaru at 3 o'clock for the Timaru Cemetery.
Timaru Herald, 24 January 1899, Page 3 OBITUARY.
The late Mr Edward Elworthy, who was a native of Wellington, Somersetshire, England, came over from Queensland to New Zealand about 1884. He left England for Queensland with a view of taking up sheep-farming, but after staying there a short time hearing of New Zealand and that it was a probably better colony for him to make a home in, he came over and liked the place so well that he stayed. He came to South Canterbury and bought Mr Harris's share m Pareora Station, previously held by Messrs Harris and Innes. Pareora Station was, in those days, comparatively speaking, only a small amount of freehold, the rest of the land being run. Eventually Mr Elworthy bought out Mr Innes share and became sole owner. He added very largely to it by purchase, and in 1891 he purchased Craigmohr, the adjoining station, from Mr Burt, of Dunedin. Mr Elworthy went thoroughly into his pursuit of sheep- farming, and so improved Pareora year by year, in putting substantial buildings on it, bringing land under cultivation, tree planting and fencing, that it is to-day one of the finest and most easily worked stations in the colony. He did not, however, confine his energies to his own land. He took a deep interest in all matters pertaining to local government, and was at the time of his death chairman of the Waimate County Council, a local body that ranks among the first in importance in South Canterbury. He was also an enthusiastic worker on the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, his wide and practical experience among sheep being of the greatest assistance to its members. He was also, if we remember rightly, chairman of one of the annual agricultural conferences, and a liberal supporter of all matters relating to pastoral and agricultural pursuits. He was one of the first to move in establishing the frozen meat trade here, being a chief shareholder and chairman of the South Canterbury Refrigerating Company. On one of his trips Home he made it a special duty to enquire fully into the trade, and on his return imparted valuable information which went in the direction of putting the industry on a firmer and more satisfactory basis than it had previously laid. In harbour matters, too, he took a deep interest, being at one time a member of the Harbour Board ; and as a founder, member and committeeman of the South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society did invaluable work m the introduction of fish and game. In pure sport he was an enthusiastic supporter and well-wisher, and it was mainly due to his enthusiasm : that his eldest son, Mr Arthur Elworthy, became Master of the South Canterbury Hunt Club. The many who have visited the Club's Steeplechase Meetings in Pareora will remember how delighted he was when they were a success. Mr Elworthy leaves a widow and three sons and four daughters (his eldest daughter being Mrs Melville Jameson, of Ceylon) to mourn his loss ; and we are sure that the deepest sympathy of a wide ! circle of friends and acquaintances will go out to them m their sad bereavement, the more so as death was so unexpected. As marks of sympathy flags were at half-mast on the harbour staff, and other places yesterday, and the Dead March was played on the organ at St. Mary's Church at the evening service on Sunday. The funeral of the deceased gentleman will take place this afternoon, leaving Pareora Cottage, Timaru, at 3 o'clock for the Timaru Cemetery.
Gisborne Herald Tuesday, January 13, 2004
ELWORTHY, Peter Herbert age 68
Knight Batchelor (1988) of Craigmore, South Canterbury. On Sunday, January 11, 2004, suddenly at Wanaka. Beloved husband of Fiona Elworthy; son of the late Harold and June Elworthy; children Charles, Forbes, Josephine and Eve, and five grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at St Mary's Church, Timaru, on Friday, January 16, at 1 p.m., followed by the burial at the Timaru Cemetery, Domain Avenue, and afterwards at Craigmore. All welcome. The family encourages donations in memory of Sir Peter to the St Mary's Church Restoration Trust, 24 Church Street, Timaru, rather than flowers.
Sir Peter was born to lead. He came from a family of early South Canterbury runholders who had produced generations of public-spirited citizen. He was someone who had vision, and was incredibly capable of wielding and working in a team environment for the benefit of the particular project that he was doing, a strong supporter of sensible, common-sense market policies and a passionate New Zealander.
Sir Peter held a number of directorships in the farming industry and received his knighthood for services to agriculture. He was the chairman of the Sustainability Council lobbying for the Government to maintain the GM moratorium (the anti-GE campaign) and chairman of the Opuha Dam (near Fairlie) partnership. Educated at Christ's College and Lincoln University, Sir Peter Elworthy held a number of substantial directorships in the last 25 years primarily in the farming and agriculture industry. He was chairman of the independent directors of the Reserve Bank until 1999, founding chairman of Ravensdown Fertiliser, and president of Federated Farmers in the mid 1980s. He pioneered the New Zealand Deer Farmers' Association in the early 1970s and served on many boards including Enerco, Huttons, Skellerup and Sky City.
In November 2007 Opuha chairman Mr Tom Lambie paid tribute to the late Sir Peter Elworthy who was chairman of the dam company. "I always remember in particular the work he did after the dam collapse with the farmers down the river. I've often thought that was Sir Peter's finest hour."
Timaru Herald Tuesday 24 January 1899
page 3 column 3 & 4
The late Mr Edward Elworthy, who was a native of Wellington, Somersetshire, England, [left England in 1862] came over from Queensland to New Zealand in 1864. He left England for Queensland with a view of taking up sheep-farming, but after staying there a short time hearing of New Zealand and that it was a probably better colony for him to make a home in, he came over and liked the place so well that he stayed. He came to South Canterbury and bought Mr Harris's share in Pareora Station, previously held by Messrs Harris and Innes. Pareora Station was, in those days, comparatively speaking, only a small amount of freehold, the rest of the land being run. Eventually bought out Mr Innes' share and became the sole owner. He added very largely to it by purchase, and in 1891 he purchased Craigmore, the adjoining station, from Mr Burt, of Dunedin. Mr Elworthy went thoroughly into the pursuit of sheep-farming, and so improved Pareora year by year, in putting substantial buildings on it, bringing the land under cultivation, tree-planting and fencing, that it is today one of the finest and most easily worked stations in the colony. He did not, however, confine his energies to his own land. He took a deep interest in all matters pertaining to local government and was at the time of his death chairman of the Waimate County Council, a local body that ranks among the first in importance in South Canterbury. He was also an enthusiastic worker on the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, his wide and practical experience among sheep being of greatest assistance to its members. He was also, if we remember rightly chairman of one of the annual agricultural conferences, and a liberal support of all matters relating to pastoral and agricultural purists. He was one of the first to move in establishing the frozen meat trade here, being a chief shareholder and chairman of the South Canterbury Refrigerating Company. On one of his trips Home he made it a special duty to enquire fully into the trade, and on his return imparted valuable information which went in the direction of putting the industry on a firmer and more satisfactory basis than it had previously laid. In harbour matters, too, he took deep interest, being at one time a member of the Harbour Board; and as founder, member and committeeman of the South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society did invaluable work in the introduction of fish and game. In pure sport he was an enthusiastic supporter and well-wisher, and it was mainly due to his enthusiasm that his eldest son, Mr Arthur Elworthy, became Master of the South Canterbury Hunt Club. The many who have visited the Club Steeplechase Meetings in Pareora will remember how delighted he was when they were a success. Mr Elworthy leaves a widow and three sons and four daughter (his eldest being Mrs Melville Jameson, of Ceylon) to mourn his loss; and we are sure that the deepest sympathy of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances will go out to them in their sad bereavement. As marks of sympathy flags were at half-mast on the harbour staff, and other places yesterday, and the Dead March was played on the organ at St Mary's Church at the evening service on Sunday.
Timaru Herald 22 May 2006
A new Elworthy running Craigmore
A 140-year connection between the Elworthy family and Craigmore Station continues with Forbes Elworthy's return to the farm. Mr Elworthy, his wife Bridget and three children returned late last year. He has spent two decades overseas as an Oxford and Harvard student, financial trader and software entrepreneur. For many Craigmore is more than a farm. It is synonymous with the community input of Sir Peter and Lady Fiona Elworthy, evocative limestone and cabbage tree landscapes, Maori archaeology, covenant areas including Moa Valley and the south branch of the Pareora River. Forbes Elworthy left Christ's College always intending to farm. He had a cadetship on Dunrobin Station in Southland and then gained a Lincoln University degree. He was a under-21 representative rugby player helped which him gain a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford in 1986. He completed a Masters of Business Administration at Harvard. The next seven years meant longer hours, and hard work as he lived in inner London and traded billions in bonds and derivatives. Mr Elworthy's trading background helped form Credit Market Analysis in 2001, the business now had its own momentum. It provides software to help traders buy and sell. After several years of stress and uncertainty the business has London and New York offices and 40 staff and "a life of its own". Since his return in December Craigmore had changed from deer to more sheep and Aberdeen. Stocking numbers were up and a 10km fencing programme to create another 40 paddocks has started. Mr Elworthy said coming home was primarily for family reasons and to give his children the childhood he had enjoyed. The 1800ha operation includes land leased from the Redwood family and his brother Charles's adjacent Cleveland property. With natural springs, a good mix of sunny and shaded aspect it is "sweet country" running 15,000 stock units. Craigmore retains a hint of an earlier era. Six staff including four families live on the farm and a stream of travellers work for lodging. Craigmore homestead remains a focal point of the farm and a family home.
Edward and Sara's descendants still farm parts of his holding in Gordon's Valley.
Edward ELWORTHY b. in 1836, educated at Wellington College, married Sara Maria Sharrock in England. They had 11 children, four of whom died in infancy. Sara Elworthy died in 1933 at Timaru.
1. Arthur Stanley Elworthy b. 1874 m. at the Christchurch Cathedral on the 13th April 1900, Ella Caroline Julius, third daughter of the Right Rev. Dr. Julius, Bishop of Christchurch. Ella was b. 1880 in Islington, Middlesex, UK. Sister to Bertha. Children:
a. Elizabeth Elworthy
b. John Churchill Elworthy
2. Herbert Elworthy m. Gladys Cleveland, built the present Craigmore homestead in 1906.
3. Edith Rachel b. 13 August 1869 at Pareora. A spinster. Died in 1951.
4. Edward James Elworthy b. 4 June1871 at Pareora
5. Ethel Mary Elworthy b.10 October 1876 at Pareora
6. Emily Constance Elworthy b.15 Nov. 1879 at Pareora, m. William Nathaniel Caroln Bond in 1900
7. Percy Ashton Elworthy b.1881 Timaru m. Bertha Victoria Julius (b.1886) 1908. Her parents were Churchill Julius b. in Richmond, Surrey, UK and Alice Frances Rowlandson b. c1845 in Madras, India. Churchill Julius was the second Bishop of Christchurch, NZ 1 May 1890-1925, Primate & First Archbishop of New Zealand 1902-1925. His biography A Power in the Land: Churchill Julius, 1847-1938, published 1971 was written by Anthony & Gertrude Elworthy. Percy died in 1961. Children:
a. Janet Mildred Elworthy
b. Anthony Churchill Elworthy
c. Antoinette Elworthy
d. Alice "Diana" Elworthy married Mr J. G. Wilson s/o Mr & Mrs H. Wilson, Burleigh Station, Bulls Feb. 1940
e. Samuel Charles Elworthy b. 1911, m. Audrey Hutchinson in 1936
8. Olive Murial Elworthy b. 11 Feb. 1883 PareoraVessel REMUERA Departed: Plymouth Arrived: Lyttelton 06 May 1919 ELWORTHY, P: Male Capt. Age: 38 Occupation: British Army PoB: British Possession ELWORTHY, B V: Female Mrs Age: 32 Occupation: Housewife PoB: British Possession ELWORTHY, S: Male Master Age: 8 PoB: British Possession ELWORTHY, A Male Master Age: 6 PoB: British Possession ELWORTHY, A: Miss Age: 5 PoB: British Possession Source Archives NZ reference: BBAO 5552/6a page: 147New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
Percy Elworthy
Birth: abt 1881 - New Zealand
Departure: Southampton
Arrival: 8 May 1923 - New York, New York
New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
Percy Ashton Elworthy
Birth: abt 1882 - New Zealand
Departure: Southampton, England
Arrival: 8 Feb 1927 - New York, New YorkTimaru Herald Friday 27 Dec. 1872 page 3
Birth. Oct. 14, at Pilstone House, Llandogo, Monmouthshire, the wife of E. Elworthy, Esq., of a son.Timaru Herald, 16 January 1874, Page 2
Arrived - January 3 - Claud Hamilton, s.s., 662 tons, Bowden, from Melbourne, via Bluff. passengers - Mr and Mrs Elworthy, 3 children and 2 servants.Timaru Herald 27 July 1874
Birth. Elworthy - On July 26th, the wife of Edward Elworthy, of Pareora, of a son.Evening Post, 3 June 1911, Page 4
The first shipment of frozen meat from Canterbury was taken Home on 8th April, 1883, by the steamer British King. The consignment totalled 6198 carcasses of sheep and lambs, and the following gentlemen were the pioneer consignors: �
Messrs John Grigg (3541 carcasses)
Jos. Haydon (99)
Hay Bros. (94)
R. H. Rhodes of South Canterbury (135)
J. C. Wason, (130)
R. Chapman (70)
M. Studholme (186)
Dudley and Northey (173)
J. T. Matson (125)
H. Overton (88)
John Hurst (101)
J. Gough (l9)
W. Postlethwaite (67)
J. Deans (239)
T. B. Howson (47)
New Zealand and Australian Land Company (480)
J. Ruddenklau (70)
E. Elworthy (47)
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (150).Otago Witness, 25 January 1894, Page 14 THE SOUNDS EXCURSION.
The following passengers were booked for the first excursion this season to the West Coast Sounds, the s.s. Tarawera which left Port Chalmers on Wednesday :� Mr E. Elworthy , Mrs Elworthy, Mr A. Elworthy , Miss Elworthy, Mr J.T. Teschmaker, (Timaru, New Zealand)....Evening Post, 26 July 1895, Page 2
Albany, This Day. Arrived � R.M.S. Oceana, from London. Passengers for New Zealand� Messrs. Viltiers and Barber, Miss Elworthy.Otago Witness, 18 June 1886, Page 8
WRECK OF THE SHIP LYTTELTON AT TIMARU
The ship Lyttelton was built at Port Glasgow in 1878 by Messrs R. Duncan and Co., and launched in March of that year. The Lyttelton is lying with her rails under water, the sea breaking over the poop ; nothing can be done. The Lyttelton arrived at Port Chalmers on May 2nd from London, and after transhipping some 30 tons of gunpowder, was towed to Dunedin on May 5, where she discharged cargo. She then took in 966 bag of oats, 647 bales of wool, 840 bags of flour, 40 bales rabbitskins, 9 bales sheep- skins, 23 casks tallow, 88 casks oil, 34 tins boiler composition, 21 quarter-casks and 19 cases of whisky ; and was towed to sea on May 25, proceeding to Timaru where she took in some 9000 frozen sheep and some wool. All the sheep except those sent by Mr E. Elworthy (a thousand) from this port are insured.
JOTTINGS FROM THE COUNTRY.
Otago Witness, 17 October 1889, Page 10
A cross road leads to Claremont, a nice district behind Timaru, and over a spur to the Pareora river. Just across the river lies the extensive estate of Mr E. Elworthy. This estate, comprising about 40,000 acres of freehold and 14,000 leasehold, lies chiefly on a limestone belt. The estate is known as Holme station. It is one of the very largest estates in South Canterbury, and one of the best for uniformity good soil. About 50,000 sheep are grazed on the estate, both merinos and crossbreds. A big trade is done in the freezing business, the result of last season's fattening being 7000 carcasses sent to the London market. The station produced 900 bales of wool last season, and the sheep are looking well this year, giving promise of a good clip of wool. A stud flock of merinos is kept on the estate. The homestead stands in the midst of an extensive plantation near the banks of the Pareora river, and for miles on either hand stretch low downs and undulating ridges, all swathed in the beautiful verdure of spring grass. With Holme station we bid good-bye to the limestone formation till Waimate is passed on the southward route. The Pareora district on the north side of the river contains some splendid farms, the land gently sloping towards the sea, and being exceptionally good all the way down. Along the river valley there is also some good flat land, but here and there the shingle comes too near the surface. Occasional homesteads, like oases in the desert, appear, but in the main the country around is all held in large blocks.
Timaru Herald Monday 24th August 1891
Marriage: BABER-ELWORTHY - On the 17th August, at Napier, H.B., by the Dean of Waiapu, Francis Villiers, youngest son of John Baber, Esq., M.D., Meopham, Kent, England, to Alice Maude, oldest daughter of Edward Elworthy, Esq, Pareora, Timaru.Otago Witness, 6 May 1897, Page 29
Jameson � Baber � On the 31st March, at Hatton, Deckoya, Ceylon, A. Melville Jameson, of Wewesse, Badulla, Ceylon, to Alice Maude Baber, daughter of Edward Elworthy, Pareora.Otago Witness, 15 June 1899, Page 51
The engagement has just been announced of Miss Ethel Elworthy, "Pareora," Timaru, to Mr Bond,' of Nelson province.Otago Witness, 17 August 1899, Page 37
The South Canterbury Hunt Club's annual Steeplechase meeting, to conclude the season, was held at Mr Elworthy's Holme station, Pareora, on Thursday, and passed off very pleasantly. The weather was fine, the attendance fair, and the sport good. There were a good many falls, but no one was hurt. The principal event was won by Mr M. Orton's Dugald, Mr Elworthy's Sam second, Mr Austin's Tommy third. Four others started. Mr Orton is the club's huntsman, and his win was a popular one.Otago Witness, 7 September 1899, Page 51
The engagement is announced of Miss Ella Julius, daughter of Bishop Julius, Christchurch, to Mr Arthur Elworthy, "Pareora," Timaru.Timaru Herald Saturday 4 November 1899 pg2
Mr Arthur Stanley Elworthy, having been duly nominated and being the only candidate, is elected as representative of the Upper Pareora riding of the Waimate County Council.Star 9 April 1898, Page 4
WEDDING AT THE CATHEDRAL.
ELWORTHY� JULIUS. The marriage of Miss Ella Caroline Julius, third daughter of the Right Reverend Dr Julius, Bishop of Christchurch, to Mr Arthur Stanley Elworthy, of Timaru was celebrated at the Cathedral yesterday afternoon. The bride, who was escorted by her father. The bride's train was borne by Miss Bertha Julius, the four other bridesmaids being Misses Julius and Elworthy, and Misses Muriel Elworthy and Ada Julius, all of whom wore dresses of soft white Liberty satin, gracefully draped with scarves of pale rose-pink chiffon. Their large hats of black velvet were trimmed with black chiffon, ostrich feathers, and touches of rose-pink chiffon. The bridegroom was attended by four groomsmen � Messrs Teschemaker, Bernard Tripp, M. Harper and P. Elworthy. The marriage ceremony was performed by Bishop Wallis, assisted by Canon Harper, the bride being given away by her father. During the afternoon the Bishop and Mrs Julius entertained a very large number of guests at Bishopscourt. (they received seven silver butter dishes as wedding presents plus a lot of other silver)Otago Witness, 31 December 1902, Page 46
The colonial stand in Whitehall, erected for viewing the Coronation procession and also the procession which was to have taken place on the day following, was well filled on Saturday last, when the postponed profession did take place. Visitors from all the colonies were there; and so far as I could see there was not a vacant seat. Among New Zealanders present I saw: Mr Acton Adams, Mr A. S. Elworthy, the Misses Kennaway...Otago Witness, 21 October 1903, Page 47
There were about 20 members present at the special general meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club, held on Thursday, the chair being occupied by the president (Mr G. G. Stead). The following new members were elected: � Messrs W. Barrett, L. Clark, W. B. Clarkson, jun., John Coop, W. B. Cowlishaw, John Deans, H. Elworthy, P. A. Elworthy, E. D. Giles, C. Hill, A. M. Jameson, D. F. Knight, R. Latter, J. D. Millton, M. O'Brien, F. J. Savill, C. F. Todhunter, and L. Wilson.Otago Witness, 30 March 1904, Page 49
Land Sales � Mr John Ford, of Mount Neessing, has bought 4000 acres of land from Mr Elworthy. It is in the Upper Pareora valley, lying near the Otioa River, at Millar's yards. Mr John Elder has bought 500 acres from the same gentleman at the top of the valley on the main back road, and Mr Tasman Smith, of Monavale, has bought 400 acres from Mr Dougal Blue, so land is being transferred from one owner to another all over South Canterbury. Some of the new settlers on the Roswell are letting their fencing to be put up, and also letting their ploughing, to get their wheat in before the winter sets in, so they are losing no time in getting to work. The new settlers are making inquiries about their section � as to what the section is best suited for, etc.Poverty Bay Herald, 20 April 1904, Page 2 WEDDING BELLS.
WILLIAMSON-ELWORTHY.
CHRISTCHURCH, this day. The Merivale Church was beautifully decorated and crowded to the doors yesterday, when Mr Sydney Williamson, of Gisborne, son of the late Mr J. B. Williamson, of Auckland, was married to Miss, Olive Muriel Elworthy, daughter of the late Mr E. Elworthy, of Pareroa, South Canterbury. The ceremony was performed by Bishop Julius', assisted by Archdeacon Harper, of Timaru, and the Rev. C. H Gossett (Vicar of Merivale). The bridesmaids were : Misses Orbell, Ada Julius, Bertha Julius, E. Hill. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr Arthur Elworthy. Mr T. Williamson, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The happy couple left last night for England via Vancouver.Otago Witness, 2 November 1904, Page 36
Land Sales � After lengthy haggling the Government decided not to take Mr Elworthy's block of land. Mr Elworthy has, however, sold it to Messrs Scott and McKenzie, with all the stock and plant on it, and the new owners take delivery on the 1st of January, 1905. brought a little better price than the Government offered. There is about 8000 acres in the block, and if the Government had taken it and cut it up into small holdings it would have added to the population of the district. However, the powers that be decided otherwise, and it can't be helped now. There is one fine little station left yet-viz., Cannington � in which there is over 7000 acres. It would make nine or ten good farms, and if the Government would buy it and cut it up it would help the district, very materially.Otago Witness, 16 November 1904, Page 53
Land Sales. � Mr Elworthy has sold a block of land at Cabbage Tree Point, comprising 300-3 acres. Thus in the short space of nine months he has sold close on 20,000 acres, and people cannot say that this is not a good record for the time.Otago Witness, 7 June 1905, Page 63
Mr Herbert Elworthy has returned from a visit to Australia.Otago Witness, 21 June 1905, Page 72
The marriage of Miss Cleveland and Mr H. Elworthy has been fixed for some time in September, and will take place in Melbourne, where Miss Cleveland's home is.Evening Post, 1 August 1905, Page 4
The only live stock brought from London by the steamer Tongariro was two thoroughbred harriers (hounds)� one imported for Mr. D. Riddiford, and the other for Mr. Elworthy, of Timaru.Otago Witness, 30 August 1905, Page 64
CHRISTCHURCH, August 26. The beautifully fine weather that favoured, the early part of Grand National week broke on Friday, and Saturday was most unpleasantly cold and raw. Of course most people stayed at home; many who had come long distances departed by boat and train so to be back at home for Sunday; and the residue a mere handful � braved the winterers to visit the racecourse once more. Among these Lord and Lady Plunket, who were accompained by Mr and Mrs Arthur Rhodes, and seemed to enjoy the day's doings with their usual good spirits. Lady Plunkett was all in black, and was well wrapped up in furs. The Hon. Kathleen Plunket had a gown of white serge, and a pale blue coat and hat; Mrs Arthur Rhodes wore dark blue cloth and cosy furs. Mrs George Gould had a black cloth costume and toque of black relieved with white; Mrs Elworthy was in black also, with sealskin coat ; Mrs Stead wore dark blue, with fur coat and cream toque; Mrs Wilfred Stead looked well in dark gray with white furs ; Miss Stead had a snuff-bvown tweed coat and skirt : Mrs Beswick looked pretty in blue cloth and cosy dark furs; Miss Fenwick, of Oamaru, was in grey, with hat of violets; Mrs Arthur Elworthy was in black, with pretty mauve and white toque; Mrs Denniston wore grey cloth ; Miss Denniston was in dark navy cloth, with white hat; Mrs Boyle looked well in grey face cloth, toque to match ; Mrs Jack Hall wore grey, also, and a pretty hat with touches of heliotrope; Mrs Kettle was in a black coat and skirt, grey hat; Mrs Henry Wood was in crimson cloth and a black toque. The happenings of this week have been most meager. True, we had the- military circus which has been attracting enormous audiences until Thursday evening, when a most successful season came to an end, to the no small relief of the performers, who were feeling the strain after so many nights. Among those present at the last performance I saw Mrs and C. J. Stevens, Mrs Arthur Rhodes, Mr and Mrs Stead, Mrs and the Misses Burns, the Misses Denniston, Mr and Mrs P. Campbell, Lady Clifford, Mrs J. C. Palmer, the Misses Tabart and Sanders. Mr and Mrs P. Acton-Adams have gone to Australia for a trip. Mrs Murray-Aynsley and Miss Gerard have returned from a visit to Auckland. Mr Herbert Elworthy has left for Melbourne, where his marriage with Miss Cleveland is to take place during first week of September.Otago Witness, 27 September 1905, Page 64
Mr and Mrs Melville Jameson passed through Christchurch this week on their way to Timaru from Melbourne, where they went to be present at the wedding of Mr Elworthy and Miss Cleveland.Otago Witness, 1 November 1905, Page 64
Mr and Mrs Herbert Elworthy are staying with Mrs Macdonald, "Hambledon," for Carnival week. "The Gondoliers," staged by the Christchurch Operatic Company, opened a six nights' season on Thursday, and in spite of the rain was greeted by a well-filled and enthusiastic house. Among the audience were Mrs and the Misses Burns, Mrs and Miss Elworthy.Otago Witness, 15 November 1905, Page 30
Auckland, November 10. The Presbyterian General Assembly met this morning, the Moderator (the Rev. D. Borrie) presiding. The trustees have much pleasure in reporting the following gifts to the Church during the year:
From Messrs Arthur Herbert and Percy Elworthy, 1 acre 2 roods, for a church site at Southburn, Pareora. South Canterbury.
From Mr John Fleming Douglas, of Waiho Downs, near Waimate, South Canterbury, an area of 3 roods 33 perches, with a church building thereon, in which services are held periodically by the minister of Waimate.Otago Witness, 24 January 1906, Page 72 Christchurch
Mrs Elworthy gave one of her charming "At homes" on Friday for Mrs Herbert Elworthy, who is staying at Inglewood at present. The garden and lawns were in perfect condition, and croquet was played with zest in spite of the heat, which was unusually great. The drawing rooms were prettily arranged with flowers, and a delicious afternoon tea was served. Mrs Elworthy looked well in a handsome gown of black crepe de chine, with beautiful lace; Mrs Herbert Elworthy was in a flowered muslin of delicate mauve and white; Miss Elworthy wore a very pale grey voile gown, with pretty trimmings of white lace ; Mrs Stead, black taffeta skirt, white silk blouse, and cream toque ; Mrs Palmer, black silk, black bonnet, with touch of mauve ; Mrs Ogle, Mrs and Miss Nancarrow, Mrs and Miss Tabart, Mrs Arthur Rhodes, Mrs T. Cowlishaw, Mrs Moore, Mrs and Miss Kettle, Mrs and Miss Hill, Mrs and Miss Julius, Mrs and Miss Wells, Mr A. C. Murray-Aynsley, and Miss Murray-Aynsley.Otago Witness, 25 April 1906, Page 68
Christchurch, April 21. The most perfect summer weather we have enjoyed for years at this season gladdened the hearts of holiday-makers during Easter week, when the whole population, with one accord, made the most of their opportunities. Everybody one met was on the move, and the number of people travelling by trams and trains broke previous records by a large margin. Easter Monday was a perfect day. The great attraction for those who had not been tempted to journey far afield was of course, the Canterbury Jockey Club's Easter meeting at Riccarton. Mrs Elworthy wore black taffetas; Miss Arthur Elworthy (Pareora), purple cloth, and pale blue velvet toque; Mrs Herbert Elworthy was in pale blue. Tuesday's races were in cooler weather. Among others on the lawn were Mrs Louisson, Mrs Cohn, Miss Samson, Mr and Miss Elworthy, Mrs. A. Elworthy, Mrs Bethel, Mrs Cadell, etc. Mr and Mrs Arthur Elworthy, who were staying at Bishopscourt during the holidays, went south on Wednesday.Otago Witness, 23 May 1906, Page 55
Mr and Mrs Elworthy, of Timaru, were in town last week with their 12-16 horse-power Clement-Talbot car, and left for the return trip home on Saturday morning. They expected to do the journey in some six hours. The silence and sweet running of the engine of this car is a feature even, noticed by those who have little knowledge of the mechanical working of a motor car.Otago Witness, 25 July 1906, Page 50
The well-known and popular South Canterbury sportsmen, the Messrs Elworthy Bros., have been playing a strong and successful hand in the point-to-point steeplechases held at South Canterbury and Christchurch Hunt Cub gatherings, and their colours will be sure of a large following at the Riccarton National gathering.Otago Witness, 19 September 1906, Page 5
Mr Justice Chapman had a long day sitting on a case commenced at Timaru on Thursday night, in which a Christchurch syndicate T. W. Belcher and others � sought to receive �3360 as a reduction in the price of a block of 7780 acres of land bought by them in March last from Scott and Mackenzie, the Motukaike block of the Elworthy Estate, which they purchased a few months before. The land is of two qualities � ploughable and unploughable, and they were told the area of the latter was 1200 acres. They assessed the respective values at about �7 and �3 per acre, and accordingly gave �50,000 for the whole. After the agreement was made it was found by survey that the unploughable tussock land was 840 acres in excess of 1200 acres, and they claimed �4- per acre refund on this. The vendors asserted that the syndicate bought the block as a whole, and denied its legal light to the allowance. Mr Skerrett (Wellington) for claimants, Messrs Raymond and Rolleston for the vendors. Judgment was reserved.
The committee of the Timaru A. and P. Association met on the 8th inst., Mr ,A. S. Elworthy (president) in the chair.Otago Witness, 6 March 1907, Page 64 Christchurch
On Thursday, the first day of the test match, New Zealand against the English cricketers, Lancaster Park was crowded with visitors, among whom were Mr and Mrs Arthur Rhodes, Lady Agnes de Trafford, Mr and Mrs Crarcroft Wilson, Bishop and Mrs Wilson, Mrs and Miss Stead, Mr and Mrs Ronald Macdonald, Mrs Denniston, Mr and Miss Symes, Mr and Mrs Arthur Elworthy, Mrs and the Misses Burns, Miss Williams.
Miss Denniston, Peel Forest, is visiting Mrs J. Williams, Park terrace.
Mr and Mr Arthur Elworthy are visiting Bishop and Mrs Julius at Bishopscourt.
Mr and Mr De Vere Teschemaker are the guests of Mrs C. Fenwick.
Mr and Lady Agnes de Trafford are the guests of Mrs Arthur Rhodes at "Te Koraha."
Mrs Herbert Elworthy and Miss Cleveland are the guests of Miss Murray-Aynsley.Otago Witness, 26 June 1907, Page 73
Miss Cleveland, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs Herbert Elworthy in South Canterbury, has returned to Melbourne.Otago Witness, 2 October 1907, Page 22
Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co., (Ltd.) report as follows : � We have sold, at very satisfactory prices, on account of Mr Peter Robertson (Huntly, Outram), the following two Clydesdale entire colts to Mr A. S. Elworthy (Holme Station, Pareora, Timaru): � Bay colt, foaled November, 1905 ; sire Marooni (imp.) ; grand-sire the world-renowned champion Hiawatha (10067). Colt's dam. Pride by Royalist, by Hard Times, by Extinguisher, grand-darn Jean, by Lord Salisbury (imp.). This colt, as a yearling, was first at the Taieri and third at Dunedin. He is a, fine, big, flash-legged colt, probably the best rising two year-old in the South Island. Bay colt, foaled November, 1906. Sire Pride of Newton (imp.), the champion Clydesdale sire in New Zealand. Dam. the well-known prize winning mare Pride's Glory, by Pride's Fancy. Ly Lion King ; grand-dam Pride, by Royalist, by Hard Times, great grand-dam Jean, by Lord Salisbury (imp).Otago Witness, 15 January 1908, Page 27
Mr Carlisle Studholme returned to Waimate recently after a six weeks shooting trip in South Africa, in company with Mr P. A. Elworthy, of Pareora (says the Timaru Herald): - Mr Studholme reports having had excellent sport, the bag including lions, _gnus, hyenas, and almost all the larger varieties of birds, amongst the smaller animals being a few extremely rare kinds which were presented to the Pretoria Museum. The collection of skins and heads when set up will be a very fine one.Otago Witness, 6 May 1908, Page 39
Land Sales � Mr J. T. Hamilton has sold his farm to a North Canterbury farmer. Mr Veritery has bought from Mr H. Elworthy, of Craigmore, 3000 acres in the Upper Pareora Valley, just through the lower gorge and along the bottom of the limestone hill. He gave somewhere between �10 and �11 per acre for this block. He sold out of his farm about six months ago in the Totara Valley, and he tells me he went all over the North Island and down through Southland but could see no place better than South Canterbury. I hope he will do well in his new venture.Otago Witness, 17 June 1908, Page 4
A pig-hunting party on Mr Donkin's Sunnyside Station, comprising Messrs Elworthy and P. Studholme, from South Canterbury, Dr Snow (Invercargill), Messrs M'Gregor and Cox (Mount Linton), and Mr Glendining had good sport recently. These gentlemen, well equipped with modern firearms, accounted for 127 pigs.Evening Post, 3 October 1908, Page 7
There was a crowded congregation (including some 500 or 600 invited guests) present at the Christchurch Cathedral on Thursday (reports 'the Press) to witness the nuptials of Mr. Percy Ashton Elworthy, of Timaru, and Miss Bertha Victoria Julius, daughter of his Lordship the Bishop. The bride (who was given away her father) was attended by Miss Julius, Miss O'Bryan Hodge (England), and the Misses Elworthy (Pareora) as bridesmaids. Mr. C. Studholme (Waimate) was best man, and Mr. P. Lindsay (Timaru) groomsman. The service, which was fully choral, was conducted by the Ven. Archdeacon Harper (Timaru) and the Rev. J. Julius (brother of the bride). The sanctuary and altar were artistically decorated with aurum lilies. Special hymns - and canticles were rendered by the choir, and the anthem, "O Perfect Lord" given while the parties were signing the register. Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" was played by Mr. Bradshaw at the conclusion of the service, and a merry peal was rung on the cathedral bells. A reception was subsequently held at Bishop's Court, and Mr. and Mrs Elworthy left by motor-car on their wedding tour.Evening Post, 20 October 1908, Page 8
SPEED OF MOTOR CARS. DUNEDIN, This Day.
Information against Messrs. Aston Adams and Percy Elworthy, of driving motor cars at an excessive speed through Princes-street, were dismissed, Mr. Widdowson, S.M., saying he was not satisfied that it had been proved that the speed was dangerous to the public.Otago Witness, 28 October 1908, Page 59
The charges of alleged infringement of the Motor Act against Reginald Acton Adams and Percy Ashton Elworthy were disposed of at the City Police Court on Wednesday before Mr H. Y. Widdowson, S.M. � R. Acton Adams had been charged with driving a motor car on a public highway at a speed dangerous to the public, and with furiously driving a motor car. Percy Ashton Elworthy had been charged with driving a motor car on a public highway at a speed dangerous to the public. � Mr A. C. Hanlon appeared for the defendants, and Sub-inspector Norwood conducted the case for the police. � Herbert Elworthy brother of one of the defendants, stated that the car was being driven at a rate up to 15 miles an hour � not a dangerous rate of speed. In an emergency it could be stopped in its own length. He (the driver) did not slow down at street corners, but could not have collided with a cart if that cart was keeping its own side of the road. Charles James Fox, financial agent, said that he was used to motor cars, and that, he had returned from England a month 1 ago. In London the speed regulation was 20 miles- an hour. There warn nearly as much traffic there as in George street. In the parks the speed of motor cars was limited to 8, 10, and 12 miles an hour. He would not consider that speed dangerous in George street, Dunedin, provided the car was in the hands, of a competent driver. He would seriously say that if there was no traffic to, stop him, a man could drive through Cheapside at 20 miles an hour.� The Sub-inspector expressed incredulity. He said he had been in London, and knew what the traffic was like. He would have said that such a speed would be impracticable and dangerous � The Magistrate said it was easy to comprehend that speed would be dangerous at one time and not at another. They circumstances surrounding the case at the time and not another be considered according to the law. In the case in point defendants were driving - along George street, which presented a straight run, with, no bends or corners, and the traffic at the time did nod appear to have been large. The motor cars had been driven at a speed which Mr Adams had described as being faster than usual. Mr Spencer had apparently no complaint to make as to the speed at which the cars travelled, but had objected to the horns, which frightened horses. Constable M'Culloch had stated positively that the care were travelling at 25 miles an hour, and he would appear to be a judge of speed. He himself was inclined to think that the cars were travelling rather faster than Mr Adams had admitted � possibility 19 miles an hour. As to the rest of the evidence brought by the police as to speed he could not think it altogether reliable. Dr Batchelor considered the speed safe north of the Octagon, and other witnessed ; had said there was no danger. His Worship said that he did not understand why those riding on motors should ride in the inflict a heavy fine. The defendant would be fined 20s and costs. This report makes still further interesting reading....Otago Witness, 9 December 1908, Page 40
County Elections. � The county elections went off very quietly in this part. Mr Jas. Smith -was elected for the Cave Riding of the Mackenzie County, Mr James Smart for the Tengawai Riding of the Levels County, and Mr Herbert Elworthy for though Upper Pareora Riding of the Waimate County. The three members mentioned were unopposed.Evening Post, 15 December 1908, Page 9
LONDON, 6th November. SHORROCK� GODBY. Readers throughout New Zealand will be interested to read particulars of a wedding which took place at Holy Trinity Church, Eastbourne, on Saturday last, 31st October, for the bride v was Miss Ethel Hinemoa Godby, second daughter of Mr. Michael John Godby, of Timaru, New Zealand the bridegroom was Mr. William Gordon Shorrock, youngest son of the late Mr. Christopher Shorrock, J.P., of Darwen, and nephew of Mrs. Elworthy, of Christchurch, New Zealand. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore an Empire gown of soft cream satin, embroidered by an aunt of the bridegroom ; she also wore the customary wreath of orange-blossom and tulle veil. There were four bridesmaids and one page. The elder young ladies were the Misses Godby and Joan Godby, who wore Empire dresses of white ninon, with white silk hats trimmed with gold coloured flowers ; their bouquets were of chrysanthemums in two shades of gold. The twp little girls, the Misses Nancy and Joan Shorrock (nieces of the bridegroom), wore frocks of white muslin and white silk hats. Master Robert Godby, brother of the bride, wore a white duck man-of-war costume. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. P. Bassett Kerry, vicar of the parish ; the best man was Mr. Joseph Shorrock, brother of the bridegroom. At the conclusion of the service, Mr. and Mrs. Godby entertained about fifty guests at a reception at the Grand Hotel, those present including the following :� Mr. and Mrs. George Rhodes, Mrs. Willes, Mrs. Walter Perry, Mr. Charles Dalmain, Mr. Timaru Rhodes, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Moorhouse and Miss Moorhouse, Dr. Harper, and Mrs. Hall. A large number of presents were received, including several cheques. The bride and bridegroom have gone to Devonshire for their honeymoon. Their future home is to be in Darwen, Lancashire.Otago Witness, 13 January 1909, Page 53
Evening Post, 15 December 1908, Page 9
London, October 30.
Readers throughout New Zealand will be interested to read particulars of a wedding which took place at Holy Trinity Church, Eastbourne, on October 31, for the bride was Miss Ethel Hinemoa Godby, second daughter of Mr Michael John Godby, of Timaru, New Zealand. The bridegroom was Mr William Gordon Shorrock, youngest son of the late Mr Christopher Shorrock, J.P., of Darwen, and, nephew of Mrs Elworthy of Christchurch, New Zealand. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore an Empire gown of soft cream satin, embroidered by an aunt of the bridegroom. She also wore the customary wreath of orange blossom and tulle veil. There were four bridesmaids and one page. The elder young ladies were Misses Godby and Joan Godby. Master Robert Goby, brother of the bride, wore a white duck man-of-war costume. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. P. Bassett Kerry, vicar of the parish. The bestman was Mr Joseph Shorrock, brother of the bridegroom. At the conclusion of the service Mr and Mrs Godby entertained about 50 guests at a reception at the Grand Hotel, those present including the following � Mr and Mrs George Rhodes, Mrs Willes, Mrs Walter Perry, Mr Charles Delamain, Mr Timaru Rhodes, Mr and Mrs Edward Moorhouse and Miss Moorhouse, Dr Harper, and Mrs Hall. A large number of presents were received, including several cheques. The bride and groom have gone to Devonshire for their honeymoon. Their future home is to be in Darwen, Lancashire.Otago Witness, 22 September 1909, Page 71
Bishop Julius, of Christchurch, has been in Timaru. He held a confirmation service on Sunday, September 19, and preached at both morning: and evening services in St Mary's. He was on a visit to his daughter, Mrs Percy Elworthy.Evening Post, 26 October 1909, Page 8
COMING FROM ENGLAND. R.M.S. IONIC'S PASSENGERS. Very heavy bookings were recorded for the Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company R.M.S. Ionic, which sailed from Plymouth on the 19th September for Wellington via Teneriffe, Capetown, and Hobart. There are no fewer than 679 passengers travelling in all classes for New Zealand ports � - 36 in the first saloon, 100 in the second, and 543 in the third-class, following is the list : � First saloon : For Lyttelton� Mesdames S. M. Elworthy, Ross, A. Townend and maid, Misses E. R. Elworthy, M. Lee, G. M. Mills, Tahart (2), Messrs. J. Wolfram, E. Beaumont.
For Timaru � Mrs. Watkinson. Misses L. Watkinson, A. Watkinson, Messrs. F. Watkinson, D. Grant....Evening Post, 19 February 1912, Page 9
Mr. A. S. Elworthy, Mrs. Elworthy, and family, of Holme Station, Pareora, leave shortly for England.Evening Post, 20 March 1912, Page 6
29th April. LEAVING BY THE IONIC.
The Shaw, Savill and Albion - liner Ionic, which is fixed to leave Wellington, for London at 4 pm. to-morrow, is taking the following passengers from the Dominion: First saloon � From Christchurch � Misses Julius, Pratt (3), Mesdames Pratt, T. E. Ross, Messrs J. H Guthrie, A. T. Pratt, K. Pratt, C. W Purnell, W. V. Robinson, J. Wolfram.
From Timaru � Mr and Mrs A. Elworthy, Misses Elworthy (2), Masters Elworthy (2), Miss Ford, Mr and Mrs W. R. McLaren.Evening Post, 20 July 1912, Page 2 . London 7th June.
Late callers at the London office of the New Zealand Government include :
Mr. and Mrs. A. Elworthy (Timaru)...Evening Post, 11 February 1915, Page 6
GOING BY THE REMUERA
Sailing for London, via way ports, the R.M.S. Remuera has on board the following passengers: � Fist saloon - From Christchurch� Miss Buller, Sister E. Mellish, Mrs Burdon, Messrs R M. Burdon and J. P. Bourke.
From Timaru � Misses Jensen, A. Elworthy, J. Elworthy, and Masters S. and A. Elworthy.
Second saloon� From Timaru: Mr E. Moreton.
There are 71 third-class from all parts. The Remuera is due at London about the 24th March.The Times Tuesday, Jan 20, 1920 Birth.
Elworthy - On the 28th Nov., at Gordon's Valley, Timaru, NZ, the wife of Percy Elworthy - a daughter.The Times Thursday, Jun 21, 1928 col C�
The engagement is announced between John Nelson Bendyshe, late the Worcestershire Regiment, of Barrington Hall, Cambridgeshire, only son of the late lieutenant-Colonel R.N. Bendyshe, R.M.L.I. and the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Elworthy, of Craigmore, Timaru, New ZealandThe Times, Saturday, Feb 01, 1930; pg. 17
A New Zealand A.D.C.
Lieutenant J.C. Elworthy, R.N., who has been appointed Naval Aide-de-Camp to Lord Bledisloe, Governor-General-designate of New Zealand, is the son of Mr Arthur Elworthy, of Holm Station, Timaru, NZ and has been in the Navy since 1921. A Dartmouth cadet, his last service was in H.M.S. Caylamen in the Persian Gulf.Christchurch Press Saturday August 23rd 1930
Miss Rona ELWORTHY, photograph of bride and six bridesmaids. The wedding took place this afternoon of Rona Emmeline Elworthy of "Craigmore" to Alan Patrick White of "Omarunui" Hawkes Bay. All the invited guests are listed in the paper. It says both bride and groom come from very well known and respected families. The write up consists of two whole columns, parents were Mr & Mrs Herbert Elworthy.Voyages
Last name First name Age Sex Year of departure Departure port Destination country Destination port
ELWORTHY Rona 18 F 1928 Southampton New Zealand Wellington
ELWORTHY Anthony C 18 M 1931 Southampton New Zealand Wellington
ELWORTHY Mary A 18 F 1931 Southampton New Zealand Wellington
ELWORTHY 44 F 1930 Southampton New Zealand Wellington
ELWORTHY Bertha 49 F 1930 Southampton New Zealand Wellington
ELWORTHY D 10 F 1930 Southampton New Zealand Wellington
ELWORTHY Diana 11 F 1930 Southampton New Zealand Wellington
ELWORTHY G 49 M 1930 Southampton New Zealand Wellington
ELWORTHY John C 23 M 1930 Southampton New Zealand Wellington
ELWORTHY Percy A 51 M 1930 Southampton New Zealand WellingtonELWORTHY Bertha 47 F 1934 London New Zealand Lyttelton
ELWORTHY Percy 52 M 1934 London New Zealand LytteltonELWORTHY Bertha 49 F 1936 London New Zealand Wellington
ELWORTHY Elizabeth 23 F 1936 Newport New Zealand Auckland
ELWORTHY Percy 55 M 1936 London New Zealand Wellington
ELWORTHY Bertha 52 F 1939 London New Zealand Wellington
ELWORTHY Diana 19 F 1939 London New Zealand Wellington
ELWORTHY Percy A 58 M 1939 London New Zealand WellingtonThe Times, Friday, Nov 17, 1933
ELWORTHY - On Nov. 11 1933, at Timaru, NZ, Sarah Maria, widow of Edward Elworthy, Pareora, NZ, in her 90th year.The Times, Tuesday, Jun 01, 1937; pg. 19
The engagement is announced between William Jason Maxwell, elder son of the late Hon. William and Mrs Borthwick, of 14 Wilton Crescant, S.W.1, and Elizabeth Cleveland, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Elworthy, of Craigmore, Timaru, NZ.The Times, Thursday, Dec 14, 1939 pg11
The engagement is announced between Hamish Wilson, youngest son of Mr and Mrs G. Hamish Wilson, of Bulls, NZ and Alice Diana, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs P.A. Elworthy, of Gordon's Valley, Timaru, NZ.
Reference: Who's Who in NZ in 1951
ELWORTHY Arthur Stanley, farmer Holme Station, Timaru. B Timaru 1874 son of Edward Elworthy, m '00 Ella Caroline d of Archbishop Julius 2s 2d. Ed French farm Akaroa and England; chm Cant JC; mem Waimate Cl.
ELWORTHY John Churchill. OBE 1946. B nr Timaru 1907, son of L S Elworthy. Ed RN College, Darmouth: served in Mediterranean Fleet '25-26. (midshipman) Atlantic Fleet '27-28; Persian Gulf '29 (sub lieut); lieut '30; ADC to Govr-general Lord Bledisloe '30-32 (retd); in World War 11 2 yrs exec officer Philomel and in Navy Office. retd '46.Following Edward's death at Pareora on 22 January 1899 the trustees began selling the land off and divided the station among his three sons, Arthur, Herbert and Percy. In 1906 Herbert Elworthy, his second son, took over his share, Craigmore. By 1914 a substantial proportion of the original freehold land had been sold. The old Holme Station homestead burnt down in 1910. Arthur and Percy worked in partnership until 1910 then divided the property. Today Craigmore is 1534.545 hectares in size, i.e. 4,200 acres, with 50% being hill blocks and the rest flat to rolling paddocks.
Hawera & Normanby Star, 21 June 1910, Page 7
FIRE. 40-ROOMED HOUSE DESTROYED.
Timaru, June 21. The homestead at Holme station, Pareroa, Mr A S. Elworthy's residence, was destroyed by fire at 2 o'clock this morning. The house contained about 40 rooms and very little of the furniture was saved. The fire originated in the kitchen and is supposed to have been caused by a defective chimney. The fire had a strong hold when discovered and spread so rapidly that the children had to be taken out in their night-clothes. The building was insured for �3700 and the contents for �2500 in the Alliance.Evening Post, Issue 54, 4 March 1912, Page 3
Holme Station Subdivision.
Timaru, 2nd March. The major portion of Mr. A. S. Elworthy's Holme Station estates of 3579 acres, divided into fourteen farms of 100 to 400 acres, was submitted to auction to-day. The saleroom was crowded, but no sale was effected, only one or two lots obtaining bids. The auctioneers stated that the farms must be sold, and will soon go privately.
Mr & Mrs P. A. Elworthy
Feb. 1940
Samuel
Charles ELWORTHY (1911-1993), created
Life Baron
KG GCB CBE DSO LVO DFC AFC
Sam was born 23 March, 1911, Gordon's Valley, near Timaru. He was educated at Marlborough College and Trinity College, Cambridge, and was called to the Bar in 1935 and was on operational flying during the war. After a long and distinguished career in the Royal Air Force Lord Sam Elworthy retired to New Zealand and died 4 April, 1993 in Christchurch. He was the son of Percy A. Elworthy and a grandson of Edward Elworthy from Somerset, UK, who first settled in South Canterbury in 1864. He was educated at Marlborough College, England and attended Cambridge and graduated in law at Trinity (M.A., 1933). In 1935 was offered a commission in the R.A.F. Baron Elworthy was commander in chief in the Middle East (1960-63). Awarded the DSO in March 1941. Was a director of The British Petroleum Co.
Lord Elworthy of Timaru, a New Zealander who helped plan Britain's bombing campaign during World War II, died Monday, according to the New Zealand Press Association. He was 82.
The Times, Tuesday, Apr 02, 1968; pg. 10
The engagement is announced between Christopher Ashton, youngest son of Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Charles Elworthy, G.C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.V.O., D.F.C., A.F.C., M.A., and Lady Elworthy, of London and Catherine Ann, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs H.B.L. Johnstone, of Waimate, New Zealand. Service record.Promoted to:
Group Captain 1942 Air Vice Marshal 1957 Deputy Chief of Air Staff1960 Air Marshal 1960 Commander-in-Chief, British Forces, Arabian Peninsula 1960 Knighted 1961 Chief of Air Staff 1963 Marshal of the RAF Apr 1 1967 Chief of Defense Staff 1967-1971 of the Royal Air Force Constable & Governor of Windsor Castle 1971The New York Times July 7, 1961
Samuel Charles Elworthy was born fifty years ago at Gordon's Valley, Timaru, New Zealand, where his father, an officer of the Life Guards Regiment...Timaru Herald 19 January 2004 A Garter Knight banner.
Home-Coming: The banner of the late Samuel Charles Elworthy, Grand Knight Commander of the Bath, is now hanging in St Mary's Church, Timaru after being brought home from St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. The banner, which features the Elworthy coat of arms, was presented to the church at a special service on Saturday and is now hanging in the St Michael and All Angels Chapel. Archdeacon Philip Robinson lead the service.
11 Dec. 1998: Fairlie born and Timaru educated Air Vice-Marshal Carey Adamson appointed chief of New Zealand's defence forces.
Timaru Herald Monday 30 March 1891
Messrs Targuse and Pringle having last week completed building a granary for Mr Edward Elworthy at Holme Station, Pareora, the occasion was celebrated by Mr Elworthy giving a "social" for the men who had been engaged in building, and to his employees on the station. The gathering was a great success, the dance music being supplied by Messrs Woods' string band, and there being an abundance of excellent refreshments of every kind supplied. Mr, Mrs, and Miss Elworthy extended to everybody a hearty welcome.
The Silver Tussock (Pareora river basin/ Timaru) by Allister Evans 1975 A history of Holme Station, Craigmore, Maungati, Cannington, Craigmore Downs, Motukaika, Upper Pareora and Alpine from the 1860s onwards. 235pp b&w photos and maps.
The Elworthy family are having a family reunion at Holme Station in March 2009. Website.
