Talbot's of South Canterbury
The family name is woven through South Canterbury's farming and public life.
How did the Talbot name become so popular around South
Canterbury? Sons = 8 + 4 and many diverse interests.
In South Canterbury, N.Z. we find Talbot St, Fairlie, Talbot St, Geraldine,
Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve, Geraldine. John Talbot Rd, Temuka, Talbot's Road,
south of Timaru in the Salisbury area and Talbot Park which was Talbot Hospital
- set in over three hectares of landscaped grounds providing a park-like setting
and offers care for those experiencing barriers to ADL due to Alzheimer and
Dementia. It was opened in August 1906 as the Talbot Fever Hospital, Otipua Rd -
for the treatment of infectious diseases. Talbot Park was named after John
Talbot who was chairman of the hospital board when the hospital was built.
Know a district's roads, hills and streams, and you know half its history.
| Sheepowners Returns AJHR | 1878 | 1879 | 1880 | 1881 |
| John Talbot, Temuka | 146 | 260 | 250 | 220 |
| George Talbot, Rangitata Island | 215 | 285 | 182 |
New Zealand. Dept. of Labour - 1906
Talbot, Charles, Fairlie
Talbot, George, Kingsdown, Timaru
Talbot, John, Temuka
Talbot, T., Temuka
Stones Directory 1940,
Pleasant Point -
Talbot, Walter Henry, farmer, (Rapuwai)
Temuka-Hilton rural delivery
Talbot H., farmer (Rangitira)
Talbot, L V., farmer (Hilton)
Talbot, Bros. (R. & F. ) (Rangitira Valley)
John Talbot Sr. (1814-1881)
John Talbot Sr., wife Sarah nee Webber and their five children arrived in Lyttelton on the Zealandia on May 24 1862 as steerage passengers from Culmstock Parish, Devonshire. They settled in the Tai Tapu district. Later John's sister, brother-in-law, cousin, nephew and niece followed probably encouraged by positive letters of life on the Canterbury Plains.
Talbot, John 47 Devonshire Farm Labourer Sarah 45 b. Jan. 1816 Culmstock, Devon John 16 T/F to single men George 14 T/F to single men b. 1848 Uffculme Ellen 12 T/F to single women b. 1849 Thomas 8 b. 1853 Mary Ann 6 b. 1854
Timaru Herald April 1881 Death
TALBOT - On April 1st, at Temuka, John Talbot, senr., aged 67 [sic]
TALBOT - On April 18th, at the residence of her son, George, Kingsdown, Mrs John
Talbot, relict of the late John Talbot, senr., aged 65 years
Maria Talbot (1811 -1896)
Maria Talbot, a sister to John, married John Wyatt Wright, in Devon. They were first cousins. Two of John Talbot 's siblings settled in Australia and John and Maria settled in Canterbury, NZ. Maria being the second oldest and John the third oldest and the oldest son. Their sister Ann Talbot (b. 1831) married a neighbour, John Norton (b. 1829) and both are buried at the Prescott Chapel Churchyard, England.
The Norton's and The Wright's
Reference: Dissertation on John and Sarah Norton
In those days neighbors often married neighbors and often migrated together.
John Talbot Wright of "Ashfield", Dunsandel
On 5 Dec. 1863 Elizabeth (21 years) and John Talbot Wright (19 years), born at
Culmstock, Devonshire, in 1843, the two eldest children of John Wyatt Wright and
Maria (nee Talbot) arrived in Lyttelton on the "Accrington" and were met by their
Uncle John Talbot. J.T. Wright gained his early colonial experience in driving a waggon
between Rangiora and Oxford, and in contracting and fencing. In 1865 John Talbot
Wright and his cousins George and John Talbot purchased a farm at Springston.
Wright John T. 19 Devonshire Farm Labourer Wright Elizabeth 21 Devonshire Domestic Servant
On 25 September 1865 John Wyatt Wright and Maria arrived in Lyttelton on the "Tudor" and also purchased a farm at Springston.
Wright, John W 48 Devonshire Farm Labourer Maria 52 William 20 Farm Labourer Samuel 12 Farm Labourer William 20 Farm Labourer
In 1869 John and George Talbot sold their holdings to their
cousin J.T. Wright and in 1870 John purchased land in the Temuka district and
George in the Kingsdown area. J.T. Wright started farming at Springston, but,
not satisfied with his prospects in that place, he removed to Dunsandel, where
he bought 100 acres, the nucleus of his present fine estate of 1733 acres of
freehold. The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]
page 785
Samuel Wright the third son of J.W. Wright and Maria married
Margaret Young, d/o David Young of Dunhill Farm, Waitohi Flats, Temuka. James
the youngest son of J.W. Wright and Maria, married Mary Anne Young, the sister of
Margaret, on 24 December 1879.
Wright, Samuel, Settler, Temuka.
Mr. Wright was born in the parish of Culmstock, Devonshire, England, in 1847. He
is a son of Mr. John Wyatt Wright, who came to the Colony in 1865 by the ship
“Tudor.” The family had previously been engaged in farming in Devonshire. After
their arrival Mr. S. Wright with his brother William farmed a property at
Dunsandel, in 1866, the gift of their father, and afterwards one at Temuka. On
the partnership being dissolved, Mr. Wright went to Ashburton, where he
purchased 1100 acres, a portion of the farm belonging to Mr. Moore of Glenmark.
For fifteen years he was engaged in pastoral and agricultural farming on this
estate, which he sold in 1893 and retired from farming. He now resides at “Hazelthorpe,”
Temuka. Mr. Wright married the second daughter of Mr. D. Young, in December,
1884, and has one son and one daughter. The Cyclopedia of New Zealand page 913
photo
Timaru Herald Death
WRIGHT. On July 6th 1896 , at her son's residence, "Hazelthorpe" Temuka, Maria,
[nee Talbot] the beloved wife of J. W. Wright, in her 85th year.
FUNERAL NOTICE. The Friends of Mr J. W. Wright are respectfully informed that
the Funeral of his late Wife will leave his son's (Mr Samuel Wright's)
residence, Hazelthorpe, Temuka, THIS DAY, July 8th, at half-past 2 o'clock, for
the Temuka Cemetery.
Birth 1895 Wright Samuel Walter Clarence Mother: Margaret Father: Samuel
Timaru Herald, 11 April 1898, Page 3
Mr and Mrs S. Wright, of Hazelthorpe, Temuka, gave a garden party on Good
Friday, to give many friends the opportunity of saying farewell to the Rev. Mr
and Mrs Standage, who are leaving the district. All visitors were very
hospitably entertained, and the day being tine outdoor games were enjoyed by the
younger people to their hearts' content. After tea the Rev. Mr Dickson
(Presbyterian) referred to the Rev. Mr Standage's catholic sympathy with every
scheme having for its object the general welfare of the district, and also to
his zeal and amiable qualities. It gave him great pleasure to beg his acceptance
of an opossum skin travelling rug, as a mark of his association with the
district. Mr J. W. Miles, on behalf of the Wesleyan Church officials, expressed
appreciation of Mr Standage's labours, directing special attention to the work
of the Mutual Improvement Society. He had received many kindnesses from all, but
especially from Mr and Mrs S. Wright and Mr and Mrs J. Wright. As years advanced
he felt a growing disinclination to frequent changes and looked forward to the
time when he would be able to call some place, " be it ever so humble," his
home. Through all his career he should carry with him grateful recollections of
his stay in Temuka. He had some acquaintance with his successor, the Rev. Mr
Tinsley, who was a very able man, and one with whom they would be able to get on
well. The company joined in singing "God be with you till we meet again," before
dispersing, and the kindness of Mr and Mrs Wright was cordially acknowledged.
Evening Post, 2 May 1940, Page 7 TRACTOR FATALITY
A RETIRED FARMER WENT TO SON-IN-LAW'S AID
Timaru, May 1. As a result of being run over by a tractor, an elderly retired
farmer, David James Young, residing in Colombo Street, Christchurch, died in
hospital in Timaru today. Mr. Young was visiting his son-in-law, Mr. H. Talbot,
Rangitira Valley. He went to assist Mr. Talbot, who was pinned against a shed,
when the tractor moved backwards when started, apparently having been left in
gear. Mr. Talbot got clear and reached the gears ahead of Mr. Young, who was
leaning over the machine. Apparently the gear was put into forward instead of
neutral, and Mr. Young was dragged down, the machine passing over him. He was
sent to hospital and died early this morning.
Timaru Herald 1873 Deaths
July 29 1873- At Dernhill, Waitohi Flat, Charlotte, the beloved wife of Mr David
Young, aged 41 years. [She died on her birthday]
YOUNG. On 2nd October 1892, at his late residence Drynhill, Waitohi, David
Young, in his 68th year.
John Norton, arrived at Port Chalmers on 12 June 1881 on the Waitangi. He was 21 the son of Ann nee Talbot and John Norton. Ann was the sister of John Talbot and Maria Wright nee Talbot. He went to work for his cousin Wm Wright up the Rangitira Valley. On 13 Jan. 1884 the Waitangi arrived at Lyttelton with Mary Ann Norton b. 1859, (the oldest sister of John) and James Talbot Norton b. 1862, their brother.
Norton Mary A 27 Norton James 21 Devon Baker
John Norton married Sarah Beer at the Temuka Presbyterian
Church on 3 Nov. 1884. William Wright was best man and Mary Ann Norton
bridesmaid. On 16 Dec. 1884 Mary Ann married her first cousin William Wright.
In 1899 John Norton moved from the Rangitira Valley and purchased "Prospect
Farm", which was once part of the Levels Station is north of the Smart-Munro
Road. In 1906 Frederick John Norton, their eldest child died of pneumonia.
Another Frederick John Norton b. in Jan 1869, at Culmstock, a younger brother to
John, came out in 1889. John and Sarah sold "Prospect Farm" in 1919 and retired to
4 Rhodes Street, Timaru.
Norton, John, Farmer, "Prospect Farm", Pleasant Point. Mr. Norton was born in
1860, in Devonshire, England, and found employment in country work until leaving
for New Zealand. He arrived at Port Chalmers by the ship “Waitangi” and found
employment with Mr. William Wright, at Rangatira Valley, near Temuka, till 1898,
when he purchased 404 acres, which he has named Prospect Farm. The land was all
in one paddock, but is now sub-divided into nine paddocks, and has been very
largely improved, a handsome ten-roomed residence and substantial out-buildings
having been erected. Mr. Norton served as a member of the Pleasant Point school
committee for a year, and has been connected with the Waitohi Lodge of the
Independent Order of Good Templars. He was married on the 3rd of November, 1884,
to a daughter of Mr. John Beer, of Doddiscombe Leigh, Devon, England, and has
five daughters and four sons.
Reference: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand, Canterbury edition. Vol. 3
page 937
Births Mother Father 1885 Norton Frederick John Sarah John 1887 Norton Lillian Mary Sarah John 1889 Norton Walter Henry Sarah John 1890 Norton Lyna Ellen Sarah John 1892 Norton Eva Emily Sarah John 1895 Norton Olive Evelayne Sarah John 1894 Norton Charles Talbot Sarah John farmed at Mt. Nessing d. 1968 1901 Norton William Victor Sarah John 1893 Norton Emily Gladys Emily Pleiades James Talbot Norton 1894 Norton Eveline Maude Emily Plevader James Talbot Norton 1895 Norton Raymond Talbot Hancock Emily Pleiades James Talbot Norton d. 1982 1897 Norton Allan James Emily Phiades James Talbot Norton 1899 Norton Orpah Elsie Emily Pleiades James T. Norton Lived in Lyttelton, a spinster, d. 1966 James Talbot NORTON was a merchant in Lyttelton, d. 1947. his wife Emily died 1906.
George Talbot (1848-1930)
Talbot, George, Farmer, Enfield, Salisbury. Mr. Talbot was
born in Devonshire, England, in 1847, and educated and brought up in his native
country. He came to Lyttelton in 1862, by the ship “Zealandia,” and for
several years was in partnership with his brother, Mr. J. Talbot, until he
commenced farming on his own account in the Selwyn district. About the year 1870
Mr. Talbot removed to South Canterbury and farmed for a number of years in the
Kingsdown district. In 1882 he removed to Salisbury, where he now farms 1200
acres of freehold land. He has served as a member of the committee of the Timaru
Agricultural and Pastoral Association, and has also been on the local school
committee. Mr. Talbot was
married, in 1878, to a daughter [Margaret] of Mr.
Samuel McCullough, and has four sons and three daughters.
Reference: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand, Canterbury edition. Vol. 3
Salisbury page
1037
George is buried in Fairlie.
Births Mother Father 1880 Talbot Samuel Ernest Margaret Jane George 1881 Talbot George Cecil Margaret Jane George 1882 Talbot John Stanley Margaret Jane George 1884 Talbot William McCullough Margaret Jane George 1889 Talbot Sarah Margaret Jane George 1891 Talbot Agnes Eleanor Margaret Jane George 1893 Talbot Margaret Edith Margaret Jane George
TALBOT GEORGE Age at Death 84 Date of Interment Thursday, 30 October 1930 Timaru Cemetery also Margaret Jane TALBOT b. 22 Aug. 1856 - DOD May 19th 1936 Age at Death 81 Also Samuel "Sam" Ernest Talbot died Aug. 4 1921 age 41 and his wife Hilda Augusta died Feb. 26 1979, age 95 Also George Cecil Talbot s/o George Talbot, Kingsdown died May 5th 1907, aged 26 years Also William McCullough Talbot died May 19th 1908 aged 25 years
TALBOT JOHN STANLEY - Timaru Cemetery Address 'ENFIELD', KINGSDOWN TIMARU Age at Death 83 Years. Born 15 June 1882. Died 5 June 1966 Also Elizabeth Adelaide b. 28 March 1883 - died 24th Dec. 1962, also Pamela Anne Talbot youngest daughter of John & Elizabeth Nov. 14th 1994
Thomas Talbot (1853-
Talbot, Thomas, Farmer, Rangitira Valley, near Temuka. Mr. Talbot was born in Devonshire, England, in 1853, s/o John & Sarah TALBOT, and came with his parents to Lyttelton in the ship “Zealandia,” in 1862. He went with his father to Tai Tapu, and afterwards to Springston, where they remained twelve years. It was there that Mr. Talbot was instructed in farming. In 1874, he leased land for cropping in the Ashburton district, and worked there for four years, when he went to the Rangitira Valley, and took up 230 acres. This property he has since increased to 300 acres, and erected a farrier's shop and farm outbuildings. He runs a number of crossbred sheep, but cultivates the greater portion of the farm. In 1876, he married Miss Lucy Brown, of Nelson, and they have four sons and eight daughters. Reference: Cyclopedia of New Zealand, Canterbury edition. Vol. 3 page 913
Married 1876 Lucy Brown Thomas Talbot Births Mother Father 1877 3 Oct Talbot Lucy Jane Lucy Thomas 1878 26 Sep Talbot Ellen Lucy Thomas b. Waitohi Flat 1880 29 Mar Talbot Emma Frances Lucy Thomas 1881 7 Jul Talbot Winifred Lucy Thomas 1882 18 Jul Talbot Thomas Henry Lucy Thomas d. 1958 aged 81 1884 17 Jul Talbot Mabel Lucy Thomas 1886 26 Apr Talbot Selina Brown Lucy Thomas [Lena] 1888 3 Jan Talbot Norah Lucy Thomas 1889 26 Dec Talbot John William Lucy Thomas 1892 14 Oct Talbot Sarah Lucy Thomas d. 28 July 1893 1893 20 Sep Talbot Richard Edward Lucy Thomas 1895 26 Jul Talbot Sarah Elizabeth Lucy Thomas 1897 26 Sep Talbot James Evan Lucy Thomas [Jimmie]
Timaru Herald, 28 July 1893, Page 2 Death.
Talbot— At Rangitira Valley, Sarah, the youngest daughter of Thomas and Lucy
Talbot. Aged 9 months and a fortnight.
Emma Frances Talbot
Birth: 29 March 1880 Temuka
Death: 7 March 1920 Geraldine
Burial: Temuka
Spouse: Arthur Dean d. Sept. 27 1961, aged 87
Marriage: 16 Dec. 1901 Temuka
Marjorie Ballard married Richard Edward Talbot, s/o Thomas
Talbot and Lucy Brown, on 15 Mar 1922 in Hastings, Hawkes Bay, NZ. Richard was
b. 20 Sep 1893 in Temuka. Sheep farmer. Richard and Marjorie had the following
children:
Kathleen Mary (Mollie) Talbot
James Ballard Talbot
Lucy Evelyn Talbot
'Our farmers were very often the donors of stained glass.'
John Talbot, Jr. (1845-1923)
On the corner of King and Dyson Streets, in Temuka, stands St Peter's Anglican church, erected in 1899. The east window is dedicated to John Talbot (1845-1923), who settled at "Woodlands" in the Rangitira Valley [now known as Waitohi], in 1869. All but one of his 12 sons became farmers, and his family name is woven through South Canterbury's farming and public life. Talbot was a stalwart on local bodies, aggregating 160 years of service. His lath-and-plaster homestead, enlarged and roughcast since it was built in about 1870, still stands and is still in the family (in Talbot Rd, off Waitohi Rd). The sanctuary windows are memorials to sisters, Christiana and Elizabeth, each the wife of John Talbot.
Go to the Glory of God and in affectionate remembrance of John Talbot. Died Dec.
20th 1923 -aged 78 years.
A family tribute.
A neighbour of the Talbot's said it was a wonderful sight seeing the ten sons in the front pew the day the church window dedicated to John and Elizabeth at St Peter's, Temuka.
Timaru Herald Wednesday December 20. 1871 page 2 Married
November 30, at St James's Church, Southbridge, by the Rev. W.J.G. Bluett, Mr
John Talbot, of Temuka, to Christiana, eldest daughter of Mr John Smith, South
road, Selwyn
Timaru Herald July 1889 Death
TALBOT - on the 26th July, at the residence Rangitira Valley, the wife of John
Talbot. [Jr]
Timaru Herald September 1890
TALBOT - SMITH. On September 3rd, at Gleniti, by the Rev. T.A. Hamilton. John
Talbot, to Lillie [Elizabeth] Smith.
John Talbot, J.P. Chairman of the Geraldine County Council,
was born in Devonshire, England, on the 14th of September, 1845. He emigrated
to New Zealand in company with his father and mother and the rest of the members
of the family, in January, 1862, by the ship "Zealandia" (Captain Foster), and
arrived in Lyttelton on the 24th of May. After about two years of farm work near
Rangiora, in partnership with his brother George, and cousin, Mr. J.T. Wright,
commenced farming at Springton, and later, in the Selwyn district. The
partnership dissolved in 1869, Mr. Wright retaining the farm. Mr. Talbot, with
his brother, removed to Temuka, and took up land at Rangitira Valley, where he
has since resided; his brother buying land and settling near Timaru. In addition
to the farm at Rangitira, Mr. Talbot has also had land at Fairlie, both places
being devoted to the production of grain and sheep. He has taken an active part
on local politics, and is at present chairman of the South Canterbury Hospital
Board and Charitable Aid board, the Temuka Road Board, a member of the Board of
Education, and of the High School Board of Governors; and is also chairman of
directors of the South Canterbury Farmers' been twice married, and has a family
of twelve sons.
Reference: Cyclopedia of New Zealand, Canterbury edition. Vol. 3 pages
872-879 Published 1903
J. Talbot, Waitohi Flat School Committee wrote to Provincial Secretary 1897
John Talbot of "Woodlands" / Malcolm J.R. (Malcolm James
Rangi) Talbot.
Available at the
Temuka Library -In Stack. State Library of NSW.
Accompanied by geneal. table in separate folder showing ancestors and
descendants of John Talbot (1845-1923).
This booklet was published in 1969 by the Temuka Printing Company 140 King St. & is of 30 pages
detailing the story of a man born in Culmstock, Devon in 1845 & died in 1923. He
had eight sons with wife Christiana, & a further four with her sister
Elizabeth
following Christiana's death. His parentage not known. "Woodlands" is on,
appropriately, John Talbot Road, in the Waitohi region not too far from Temuka -
turn at the sale yards and go over the Manse Bridge.
Gordon Ogilvie' book "Moonshine Country" also has
more details on John Talbot, a dynamic individual.
Births Mother Father 1873 Talbot Charles John d. 1942 Fairlie 1874 Talbot George William d. 1936 Fairlie 1875 Talbot `Not Recorded' Christina John 1877 Talbot Arthur Ernest Christiana John d. 1917 Ypres, Belgium 1879 Talbot Leonard Smith Cristiana John d. 1961 Medical Practitioner 1884 Talbot Walter Henry Christiana John d. 1951 Opuha - Farmer 1885 Talbot Leslie Victor Christina John d. 1964 Temuka 1888 Talbot Percy Reginald Christiana John d. 1955 Claremont 1889 Talbot Christopher Mark Christiana John d. 1970 Claremont & Timaru - Farmer 1891 Talbot Laurence Henry Elizabeth Eleanor John d. 1961, retired farmer, Rangitira Valley & Temuka 1893 Talbot Basil Herbert Elizabeth Eleanor John d. 1915 Gallipoli 1894 Talbot Francis Matterson Elizabeth Elleanor John d. 1944 Rangitira Valley nr Temuka - Farmer age 49 1896 Talbot Rangitira Elizabeth Eleanor John d. 1970 Timaru age 74, buried Temuka
Marriages 1905 Susan Welsh Charles John Talbot 1916 Olivia Anne Duncan Arthur Ernest Talbot 1907 Emma Cooper Leonard Smith Talbot 1911 Alice Maud Carter Walter Henry Talbot at St. David's Church, Raincliff. 1912 Elsie Louisa Gapper Leslie Victor Talbot 1917 Janet Park Morrison Marshall Percy Reginald Talbot 1922 Agnes McCullough Marshall Christopher Mark Talbot 1925 Elsie Hannah Victoria Abbott Lawrence Henry "Harry" Talbot - 3 sons - Basil, D. and G. 1926 Evelyn Elizabeth Wyatt Young Rangitira "Rangi" Talbot
Temuka
Cemetery
Talbot John 1-4-1881, aged 61 [sic]
Talbot, Sarah , 18-4-1881, aged 65
Talbot, John, farmer, Waitohi, aged 78, 20 December 1923
Talbot, Christiana, 26-7-1889, aged 40
Talbot, Elizabeth Eleanor 28-6-1940, age 77 Rangitira Valley
TALBOT, Leslie Victor, "Longdowns"
Died March 28th 1964 age 78 years
and Elsie Louisa died March 6 1971
'Our farmers were very often the donors of stained glass.'
Below are two beautiful Whitefriar windows, made in London. Look for the logo bottom right hand
corner. The one to the right has the initials R.G.
Christina nee Smith was the first wife of John Talbot and Elizabeth the second.
Both are sisters.
To the Glory of God and in memory of Christina Talbot. Died 26th July 1889.
To the Glory of God and in memory of Elizabeth Eleanor Talbot. Died 28th June
1940.
Timaru
Herald, 25 January 1886, Page 3
THE CROPS. The Waitohi
Driving out of Temuka, and taking the Waitohi road, I visited first of all Mr
Benbow's Ladymore farm, on which there is 95 acres of wheat, and 45 of barley.
All these crops are not heavy, and are not expected to yield more than 30
bushels to the acre. On the opposite side of the road Mr Arkwright has some good
crop, and Mr McCullough's 40 acres of wheat and 50 of oats, are also in capital
heart. Turning now up what was known in the old days as
the Rangitira Valley Mr W. Cooke's farm, on which are 70 acres of Red
Chaff wheat and 41 acres of oats —which to use Mr Cooke's own words are getting
" fits" from the small birds — is passed, and farther on those of Messrs
Jas. Wright and W. Lyon. I come now to Mr John
Talbot's homestead. Here are 100 acres of oat's and 50 of wheat. The
former owing to being sown late are backward, but they should be none the worse
for that, and should yield well. The land on the farm is heavy but not rich, and
the crops generally come to great perfection if the season is at all propitious.
On the farm feed is very plentiful, and all the fruit trees are heavily laden,
even to the peach trees, which many gardeners, both amateur and professional,
know to their cost have been anything but ordinarily prolific in this district
of late years. The next farm is Mr William Wright's
where I found all hands very busy in the harvest field. This farmer has 80 acres
m wheat, 55 m oats and 40 in turnips. The wheat and oats are coming on first
rate, especially the portions on the low lands. His brother (Mr
Jas. Wright) whose farm is reached before Mr Jno.
Talbot's, has 95 acres of wheat, which is an excellent crop, and will run
fully 45 bushels to the acre, and 93 acres of oats, which will hardly thresh out
so well as the wheat. Passing the farms of Messrs T. Braddock and
T. Talbot, who have both oats and wheat growing, Mr
Nicholson's homestead is met with This farmer has no crop m this season, but his
next door neighbor, Mr Clarke, who lives right on the top of the downs, has
about 100 acres of oats, which are filling out capitally and give every sign of
a very fair yield. Going through a short cut by Dinder farm, and so on over the
very top of the downs, Waitohi Flat proper is reached. The Flat, as seen from
the top of the hills in the immediate background, presents a most pleasing
sight. As far as the eye can reach is to be seen patches of crop, and the bright
green and straw color of outs contrasts delightfully with the dull brown color
of wheat. In the distance, to the left, is plainly seen the township of Temuka,
the spire of the Roman Catholic church standing out in bold relief ; while close
to the right is seen the township of Pleasant Point, and away to the southward
the port and town of Timaru.
Timaru Herald, 2 May 1884, Page 2 SOUTH CANTERBURY
EDUCATION BOARD.
The ordinary meeting of the South Canterbury Board of Education for the month
was held yesterday. Present — Rev. G. Barclay (Chairman), Dr Foster, Messrs R.
A. Barker, B. W. Goldsmith, G. G. Russell, John Talbot and E. Wakefield. The
resignation had just been received of the master of the Waitohi school, Mr
Campbell ; the usual steps would be taken to fill the appointment. An additional
pupil teacher had been appointed at the Timaru school, an increase in the
attendance permitting it. A certificated female teacher had been appointed to
the Silverstream aided school, and the school would be opened shortly. The Opihi
aided school, after being closed for some months, had been again opened by the
Committee, under Mrs Worthington, the teacher approved by the Board.
2 July 1886 From Mrs Worthington, tendering her
resignation as mistress of the Opihi School.
Timaru Herald, 4 March 1887, Page 3
Mr Barclay moved, and Mr Smyth seconded : "That the following persons Miss Buck,
Mesdames Ermet, Nelson, Worthington, and Mr Greenfield, be asked to submit what
explanation they can offer for non-appearance at the late examination of
teachers in December." The mover pointed out that all uncertificated teachers
had been given timely notice last year . that they must present themselves for
examination ; failing to do so they would forfeit their position.
Ashburton Guardian, 17 August 1911, Page 7
A hearty laugh was raised at a meeting of farmers in Timaru last Saturday, when
Mr John Talbot, with a view to supporting what he had previously said against
depending too much on book learning in farming, quoted from the May issue of the
"Journal of the Department of Agriculture " to show that the best advice the
Department's expert could give to a South Canterbury farmer who had asked a
simple question, was, in effect, to look over his neighbour's fence and observe
what was being done there.
Charles John Talbot, M.P. (1873-1942)
Farmer of Fairlie; president of the South Canterbury Farmers' Union in 1913
(WWNZ 1925 ed)
In The Raincliff Story, by Dave Reynolds and Edward
Parr, page 360-366 there is a section on "Tahuna" including photos of Charles
and his wife Susan Talbot. Tahuna was sold off from Raincliff in 1877
to John Talbot. The place was gifted to Charlie and George in 1919 by their
father. The house was on Spur Rd opposite the entrance to Reid Rd. Jack Smart
was a teamster there for many years. George died in 1936, a bachelor and left his
share of the property to Jack, his nephew, Charlie's only son. Charlie started off as
a newspaper reporter so attended the Mackenzie Council Meetings regularly and
reported on them.
Evening Post, 11 December 1914, Page 4
Papers Past
WHO'S WHO
THE NEW MEMBERS SKETCHES OF THEIR CAREERS.
Mr. C. J. Talbot, the member for Temuka, was born at Rangitira
Valley, near Temuka, in 1873 and was educated at private and public schools in
Temuka and Timaru, finishing his scholastic career at the Timaru High School.
Shortly after leaving school, in 1890, he went to Fairlie to take charge of a
block of agricultural and pastoral country which his father had bought there,
across the river from Fairlie, farmed as "Talbot Brothers" and he has lived at Fairlie ever since. He commenced to take part in local
public affairs almost as soon as he went to Fairlie, and has taken a prominent
part in them ever since, being associated with almost every local institution.
He was one of the promoters of the Fairlie A. and P. Association, and he has
been honorary treasurer to the association for the past ten years. He was
president of The Show in 1904. For the past
seven years he has been chairman of the Fairlie School Committee (he was
chairman for 27 years), is secretary
to the Fairlie Domain Board (later he was Chairman), and chairman of the Board of Managers of the
Fairlie Technical Association. He is also president of the Fairlie branch of the
Farmers' Union, as well as a member of the South Canterbury Executive of the
Union, and holds a seat on the directorate of the Canterbury Farmers'
Co-operative Association. He has given considerable time also to the work of
friendly societies. He is one of the directors of the Fairlie Caledonian
Society, and vice-president of the Fairlie Orchestral Society. Mr Talbot is a
well read man, and takes an interest in journalistic work.
Charles represented the Fairlie Riding on the Mackenzie County
Council from 1920 to 1942, begin chairman from 1923 to 1933 and from 1935 to
1937 and Treasurer from 1907 until 1927 and again in 1942. He was a member of
the South Canterbury Electric power Board 1924-32 and 1935-38. A member of
the Main highways Board and represented Temuka for eight years in Parliament.
Reference: Button, John and Leslie, Ray. Easter Monday in the High Lands, A
Century of Mackenzie Highland Shows 1899 -1998. ISBN 0-473-005511-2.
Published by the Mackenzie A & P Society, Fairlie 1998. 334pp Printed by
Rangiora Print, 3 Blake St, Rangiora. Includes biographies of the past
presidents with a photo of each.
In 1896
St. Stephen's
Anglican Church in Fairlie was consecrated and a church committee was
elected including C.J. Talbot. In 1902 Charlie employed a housekeeper for "Tahuna",
Susie Walsh, the daughter of the Fairlie blacksmith, Mr Hubert and Mrs Welsh, whom
he married 7th Sept. 1905. Charles played an enormous part in the church and district
and his diaries record his regular assistance to the Sunday School with Miss
Susan Welsh. Charles was licensed as a Lay Reader in 1899 and continued until his death in
1942 and in 1927 the People's Warden. Mrs Talbot had been President of the
Guild, Sunday School teacher, organist and with her husband a very faithful
church member. In the church there is a plaque in memory of Susan Talbot, given
by the Women's Guild in 1938. There is a two light stained glass window, 'Christ
and Children of Many Nations', with a plaque in memory of C.J. Talbot, his wife
Susan and Brother G.E. Talbot, 1944 was paid for by public subscription, and was
dedicated to their memory by Archbishop West-Warden who said "This window will
help to keep fresh in our memory an outstanding personality of many sterling
virtues." The sky in the window is very similar to work done by
John W. Brock. Charles was a vestryman, churchwarden,
lay reader and Sunday School Superintendent.
Reference: St Stephen's Anglican Church., Fairlie - One hundred years
1896-1996.
Susan (b. 1876) and Charlie had five children (one son & four daughters) 1907 Talbot Christinna "Chrissie" Ruth Susan Charles John 1909 Talbot Hubert John Susan Charles John Nancy Marjorie Patsy
Evening Post, 3 January 1934, Page 11
The engagement is announced in an exchange of Mary, only daughter of Mrs. Frank
Statham and the late Major Statham, of Dunedin, and; niece of Sir Charles
Statham, to Hubert John, only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Talbot, "Tahuna,"
Fairlie.
Evening Post 21 May 1936, Page 11
Timaru, This Day. The death occurred today after a lingering illness of Mrs.
Susan Talbot, wife of Mr. C. J. Talbot, a member of the Main Highways Board and
formerly M.P. for Temuka.
Evening Post, 26 March 1942, Page 9 Obituary
Mr. C. J. TALBOT
Timaru, This Day. One of the best-known public men in the Dominion, Mr. Charles
John Talbot, died at Fairlie yesterday, aged 69. Mr. Talbot's career covered a
remarkable range of public activities. He was member of Parliament for Temuka
from 1914 to 1918, and was chairman of the Counties' Association, a member of
the Main Highways Board, the National Patriotic Council, chairman of the Timaru
Man-power Committee, a past Grand Master of the Oddfellows' Lodge, a former
chairman of the Mackenzie County Council, and he served on many other public
bodies in South Canterbury. [The funeral left St. Stephen's Church, Fairlie at
2.30 p.m. March 27th. H. Welsh.]
Archways
C.J. Talbot, M.P., Tahuna, Fairlie, South Canterbury -
Drawing attention to increase of rabbits on Crown Lands Opuha riding, and
suggesting employment of a rabbiter (William Shute) to destroy them 1916 1918
C.J. Talbot, M.P., per Minister of Agriculture - Drawing attention
to the increase of rabbits and Californian Thistles in his district -1918
Cemetery: FAIRLIE
Charles John TALBOT Age: 68 years , Interment Date: 27/03/1942, Farmer
Susan TALBOT, Age: 60 years, Interment Date: 22/05/1936
George William TALBOT, age: 63 years. Interment Date: 1936. Occupation: Farmer.
NOK: C J TALBOT (Brother)
Arthur Talbot (1877-
1918)
Tramping the Routeburn and Hollyford before anyone.
Mount Talbot, Upper Hollyford Valley, above eastern entrance to Homer Tunnel to north.
photo
The Grave Talbot Track from Milford to Lake Wakatipu
The
Grave Talbot Pass, Talbot Glacier
Colonist, 21 January 1910, Page 1
Mr. Wm G. Grave (of Oamaru) and. Mr. A. Talbot (of Greymouth, a schoolmaster)
reached Invercargill on Thursday night, after achieving one of the greatest
successes in the exploration of the West Coast Sound recorded in recent years.
They discovered a direct route from Milford to Wakatipu. Attempts to solve this
difficult problem have been made frequently, and in the early nineties William
Quill lost his life in trying to find a practicable way. Messrs. Gray and Talbot
found the stump of a pole erected by Quill on Homer Saddle, bearing the initials
of the ill-fated explorer. The party (which included Mr A. Little, of Gore) set
out from Wakatipu on 21st December. At the head of Lake Marian, on a branch of
the Hollyford, a splendid waterfall descends into the valley from a height of
600ft to 700ft. Judging the route impracticable, they returned, and proceeded to
the head of the Hollyford, and reached Homer Saddle, in a heavy downpour. From
Quill's Saddle they climbed the next day. Milford Sound could be seen a few
miles off. The descent appearing too precipitous, the party returned to Homer
Saddle, and ascended a high peak to the west, making their way down towards the
Cleddau, on the Milford side. The following day, leaving Mr. Little (who was
indisposed), Messrs. Grave and Talbot once more ascended the saddle and by
nightfall had almost reached the Cleddau. After waiting several hours the next
morning, the mist cleared, and they continued their journey, and got to Milford
the same afternoon. The track gives the shortest, most direct, and most
interesting route from Queenstown to Milford passing through the finest scenery
in the district. It will not prove extremely laborious, but will be practicable
to active people. It will be necessary for some time, however, that tourists
should be accompanied by a guide.
Second Lieutenant Arthur Talbot War World War I 1914-1918 Serial No.: 14037 photo of Greymouth First Known Rank: Second Lieutenant Occupation before Enlistment: School teacher NOK: Mrs A. Talbot (wife), c/o of W.H. Talbot, Opupa, Pleasant Point S/O John and Emily [sic] Talbot, of Temuka; husband of Olivia Anne Talbot, of 55A, Evans St., Timaru. Body on Embarkation: New Zealand Expeditionary Force Embarkation Unit: 19th Reinforcements Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company Embarkation Date: 15 November 1916 Wellington Last Unit Served: Canterbury Infantry Regiment Place of Death: Ypres, Belgium DOD: 12 October 1917 Age: 41 Cause of Death: KIA Memorials: Tyne Cot Memorial N.Z. Apse, Panel 2. Lower Waitohi War Memorial Timaru Memorial Wall
Dr Leonard Smith Talbot (1879-1961)
MB ChB NZ 1903, MRCS LRCP 1903, DPH Cam 1904, FRCS
1905. Regd 27 April 1903: Timaru.
Married Emma Cooper in 1907.
Children: Kenneth James Talbot born 1910. He was delivered by Alice M. Bowman, R.N., the
first Plunket Nurse in Timaru. He was
known as Jim. Dr Jim Talbot died in 1981. Jim attended Main School in
1916- 1918 and entered Claremont school 3 March 1918. He lived at 55A
Evans St. not far from the bay, three of his children below.
Arthur Newton Talbot 2nd s/o Leonard Talbot b. 9 Sept.
1917. He became an ENT Surgeon at Timaru Hospital.
Born 26 October 1879 the in Rangatira Valley, South Canterbury. Educated Timaru HS & Temuka School 1894. Regd in UK 24 June 1904. PG studies at the London Hosp and at King’s College Hosp, London. Served in WW1. EENT specialist in Timaru where he died 13 Sept. 1961 aged 81. Father of Drs Arthur N Talbot (regd 1942) MB ChB NZ 1941 and Kenneth James Talbot b. 1910, MB Ch.B., NZ 1935 DOMS(Lond.), FRCS(Edin.), 30 Church Street, Timaru. (see his obit NZMJ 1981:94:194).
ERA ENDS FOR THE TALBOTS
27 March 2008 Timaru Herald by Tracey Chatterton
Dr Talbot has left South Canterbury. Ken Talbot's departure ends over 100 years of continuous medical registration of a Dr Talbot in South Canterbury. Ken was the third Dr Talbot to serve the region after his grandfather Dr Leonard Talbot, and father Dr Jim Talbot. Ken's grandfather Leonard was the only son of a South Canterbury farmer to choose a career in medicine. Talbot Park was named after Leonard's father who was chairman of the hospital board when the hospital was built. Leonard registered as a medical practitioner at his Church St address in about 1903 and went on to specialise in ears, nose, throat and eyes. As a boy, Ken went around the wards of Timaru hospital with his grandfather. He's never forgotten the strong smell of carbolic and disinfectant that filled the large wards. Two of Leonard's sons followed him into the medical profession, one of whom was Jim who also became an ears, nose, throat and eyes specialist and practised at Church Street from the 1940s to 1970s. Ken said it was a natural progression to go into medicine, however he deviated and chose a career in family medicine. When he started as a GP in Timaru a patient told him that she had been delivered by his grandfather. "It was quite embarrassing." Ken said there was a high chance that most of South Canterbury had been treated by his grandfather or father in their day. He laughed that he too had been treated by both Dr Talbots. His grandfather took his tonsils out when he was a boy but they grew back and Ken's father had to remove them a second time. Ken enjoyed getting to know people and their families while working as a GP. He had about 2500 people on his books. He worked as a GP in Timaru from 1970 to 1989 until suffering a stroke at just 49. Since then he has focused on pushing the interests of the disabled. Joining the South Canterbury Stroke Foundation was his first step in becoming more active about disability affairs. He went on to be president of the association and is also on the national committee for the Disabled Persons Assembly, working to make society more accessible to those with a disability. Ken still had a connection to medicine with his daughter Sally working as a GP in Wellington, and his son Michael a University Surgeon in Sydney. Timaru had been a pleasant place to work, and it will always be home, he said. But he and his wife had moved Wellington to be closer to family. "It's the end of an era." Combined they served the South Canterbury area for more than 100 years.Evening Post, 5 January 1904 p. 5 – Dr Talbot, who has been for some time assistant medical officer at the Timaru Hospital, has left that institution in order to go to London to gain there a larger experience in the practice of his profession.
New Zealand in the Pacific War: Personal Accounts of World War II By Bruce M. Petty
Dr Arthur Newton Talbot was born on 9th September 1917 in Timaru Mb ChB, DO, FRACS; Captain 2nd NZEF, NZMC, WW2. No. 299280, [died 2nd Feb. 2008. Obit.], the second son of Leonard Talbot who became the ENT specialist at Timaru Hospital. Arthur went to medical school in Dunedin and at Christchurch hospital qualified as a medical doctor in 1940, also specialised in ENT. He worked at Timaru Hospital for a year and obtained an appointment at Wellington Hospital in 1941. He was the medical doctor with the Third NZ division during WW2. Talbot's father was one of twelve children. He loss two brothers in WWI, one at Gallipoli and another at Passchendale. Talbot Sr. was a major with the NZ 3rd Division at age 64 and ill health forced him to return to NZ from New Caledonia. Talbot Sr. also had another son in the army. Arthur married in September 1944 while on a two week leave and before being sent to reinforce the 2nd Division in the Middle East. Arthur said the Pacific was won by the conquest of malaria. "We had very strict malaria control - long sleeves, no washing after sunset." In 1947 Arthur Talbot moved to New Plymouth.Arthur attended Timaru BHS, before going to medical school in Dunedin. After graduating, Arthur worked as a house surgeon in Wellington and Timaru in 1940 and 1941, before enlisting in the army to join his father and elder brother who had preceded him. Initially in the islands campaigns, Arthur found time to return briefly to NZ and marry Margaret Mitchell in 1944, before being posted to Seniglia, Italy to join the New Zealanders during that intense battle up Italy to Florence and the final German capitulation. After the war Arthur did postgraduate study in Melbourne, achieving his diploma in ophthalmology, and completing the FRACS, before coming to New Plymouth with his family in 1947 to the post of Eye and ENT Specialist for Taranaki. Died 2 Feb. 2008 NZMJ 18 April 2008, Vol 121 No 1272; ISSN 1175 8716 He enjoyed the outdoors- rhododendrons and fishing.
Australasian medical gazette: the journal of the Australasian ..., Volume 26 April 1907
Talbot, Leonard Smith, M.B., Ch. B. Univ. N.Z. 1903, to be Public Vaccinator for the Timaru District.
Unwin, William Howard, M.R.C.S. (Eng.) I.R.C.P. (Lond.) M.B., Ch. B. etc. to be Public Vaccinator for the district of Timaru, vice Dr Hogg resigned.Australasian medical gazette: the journal of the Australasian ..., Volume 26 April 1907
Talbot, Leonard Smith, M.B., Ch. B. Univ. N.Z. 1903, to be Public Vaccinator for the Timaru District.
Evening Post, 16 May 1939, Page 14 TIMARU BRIDEGROOM. The marriage took place last week at Lothian Road Church, Edinburgh, of Dr. Kenneth James Talbot, elder son of Dr. and Mrs. L. S. Talbot, of Timaru, and Miss Helen Ainslie Jardine, elder daughter of the late Mr. William Jardine and of Mrs. Jardine, Shielmohr, Frogston Road, Edinburgh. The Very Rev. Dr. R. J. Drummond officiated. The bride, who was given away by her elder brother, wore a gown of white satin, and her white net veil was held in place by a wreath of lilies of the valley. Her bouquet also was of lilies of the valley. The bridesmaids were Miss Margaret Kerr and Miss Jean Macleod, who wore dresses of mauve-pink, and carried bouquets of carnations. The best man was Mr. David Jardine. A reception was held at the Charlotte Rooms, Edinburgh. The honeymoon was spent motoring in the Lake District, and on May 9. Dr. and Mrs. Talbot will sail for New Zealand, via Cape Town.
Walter Henry Talbot (1884-1951)
John Talbot's property at Temuka, the Woodlands, included
Hanging Rock which his son Walter managed.
Walter Henry TALBOT
Age at Death: 67 Years
Date of Interment: Thursday, 25 October 1951
Pleasant Point Cemetery
Alice Maud died 23 March 1958 age 76
Their daughter Dorothy Elizabeth Talbot died Blenheim 28 Oct. 2001 aged 81
years.
On 1st June 1911 Walter Henry Talbot married Alice Maud CARTER, eldest d/o D.T.
Carter of Rockpool, Raincliff at St. David's,
Raincliff. Wally was educated Rangatira Valley & Temuka D.H.S. He worked
on his father's farm until 1907 when his father purchased 800 acres at Hanging
Rock and made him manager. He took over the farm in 1919. He farmed there until
he retired in 1950 but continued to live their at Opuha. Died at home on 23 Oct.
1951 aged 67 and is buried at Pleasant Point. The funeral for Mr Talbot was a
large one and the bearers were Messrs L. Gray (churchwarden), A.J. Davey
(chairman of the Geraldine County Council), W. J. Hart (Opihi Rabbit Board) and
L.S., L.V., and C.M. Talbot (brothers). He was a church warden and Vestryman at
St. David's for 30 years. The carved mahogany alter was given in his memory in
1952. In 1934 the pulpit, bell and bell turret were given by the Carter family
in memory of their parents, Mr and Mrs David Taylor Carter of Rockpool, who were
associated with the church from its inception. Walter was chairman of the
Opihi Rabbit board, member of Pioneer Park Board for three years and member of
the Geraldine County Council 1947-1951. Walter died 23rd Oct. 1951 and Alice
died 23rd March 1958. Both are buried at Pleasant Point with with daughter
Dorothy. Children - Alan D. and Dorothy E.
Alan David Talbot, OBE, J.P. (Retired), 415961, Sgt., RNZAF, WW2
d. 22 May 2012. A service to celebrate Alan’s
life was held at St. Alban’s Anglican Church, Munro St, Pleasant Point on
Monday, May 28, followed by private cremation. Donations to the St. Marys Church
Restoration Fund.
14 July 2012 Timaru Herald A life of tireless community work
Timaru's Alan Talbot, who was at the forefront of South Canterbury local
authority amalgamation in the early 1970s, has died. He was 94. Mr Talbot was
made an Officer of the British Empire (OBE) in 1979 for services to local
government. Born in Timaru in 1917, Mr Talbot attended school at Hazelburn and
Waitaki Boys High, while an interest in ham radio led him to enlisting with the
Royal New Zealand Air Force as a radar mechanic, serving in Northland, Norfolk
Island and in the United Kingdom during World War II. It was during his stint at
a small base in Cornwall that he met his wife, Amy ("Ginny"). He returned to the
farm after the war but became increasingly involved in local government,
beginning with his election to the Geraldine County Council in 1951. His
influence as a councillor led to him being elected chairman in 1961, and in 1974
he became the chairman of the Strathallan County Council, formed from the merger
of the Geraldine and Levels councils. Mr Talbot helped drive the merger. In a
1980 interview with The Timaru Herald, he was adamant about the amalgamation's
benefits. "I am sure the ratepayers of the Strathallan County now enjoy a much
higher standard of service, and at less cost, than would have been the case if
the two counties had remained as separate entities," he said. His defeat ended a
29-year term as the councillor for Kakahu riding, a period that also saw him
elected as national chairman of the Counties Association, and a member of the
National Roads Board. At the time of his defeat, he told The Timaru Herald that
perhaps he would have more time to "relax", but Mr Talbot subsequently became
heavily active in several community organisations and government boards. He
became chair of the Pesticides Board (which oversaw the sale of all plant and
insect pesticides in the country), became the ministerial appointment to the
Historic Places Trust, and in 1985 was a founding member of the Timaru Civic
Trust, whose first major success was the retention of the Landing Services
building. Stepping down from the national Historic Places Trust board in 1996,
he remained involved with the South Canterbury branch until last year. Other
voluntary work included involvement with the South Canterbury Conservation
Trust, while he served as a justice of the peace for more than 50 years. His
tireless work saw him awarded a number of commendations: in 2001, he was awarded
the Timaru District Community Award for outstanding voluntary service, while in
2005, he received the Heritage Award from the Historic Places Trust.
Amy Talbot C.B.E. b. 11 June 1921 at Escrick, Yorkshire and died 3 March 2004 and is buried at Pleasant Point.
Percy Reginald Talbot (1888-1955)
Percy Reginald TALBOT
Age at Death 67
Died Sept. 7th 1955 aged 67
Date of Interment Friday, 9 September 1955
Timaru Cemetery
and his wife Janet Park Morrison died 28th April 1985, aged 89 years
Christopher Mark Talbot (1889-1970)
War World War I 1914-1918 Serial No.: 27392 First Known Rank: Private Occupation before Enlistment: Farmer Next of Kin: John Talbot (father), Temuka Body on Embarkation: New Zealand Expeditionary Force Embarkation Unit: 17th Reinforcements, J Company Embarkation Date: 25 September 1916 Place of Embarkation: Wellington, NZ
Christopher Mark Talbot
Address: 4/ 20 Selwyn St. Timaru
Age at Death: 80
Date of Interment: Tuesday, 7 July 1970
Timaru Cemetery
Also Agnes McCullough "Nancy" Talbot died 24th July 1968 age 69 years
and daughter Alison died May 25 1942, aged 18 years
Basil Herbert Talbot (1893-1915)
Private Basil Herbert Talbot Serial No.: 6/1734 photo NOK: John Talbot (father), Temuka S/o John and Elizabeth Talbot, of Woodlands, Temuka. Marital Status: Single Enlistment Address: Rangitira Valley, Temuka Body on Embarkation: 3rd Reinforcements Embarkation Unit: Canterbury Infantry Battalion N.Z.E.F. Embarkation Date: 14 February 1915 POD: Gallipoli, Turkey DOD: 7 August 1915 Cause of Death: KIA Memorials: Chunuk Bair (NZ) Memorial Lower Waitohi War Memorial Timaru Memorial Wall
TALBOT, Private whose death was announced on Saturday, was a brother of Mr C. J. Talbot, MP for Temuka; Dr Talbot, Timaru; and Mr A. E. Talbot, one of those who discovered the overland track between Lake Te Anau and Milford Sound. [AWN 02.09.1915]
Poverty Bay Herald, 31 August 1915, Page 4
Basil H. Talbot whose name appeared on Saturday in the list of New Zealanders
killed in action, was the tenth son of Mr John Talbot, Temuka, and was 22 years
of age. He was born, at Temuka and received his education at the Temuka District
High School, where he matriculated. While at school he was prominent in the
athletic field, taking a particularly keen interest in both cricket and
football. After leading school he went to work on his father's farm, Rangitira
Valley. He entered into the territorial work, with great zest, and when, war
broke out he was very anxious to get to the front. He would not rest contented
until he was accepted for the third reinforcements. Private Talbot was a brother
of Mr C.J. Talbot, (M.P. for Temuka), Dr. Talbot (Timaru), and Mr A.E. Talbot,
one of those who discovered the overland track between Lake Te Anau and Milford
Sound.
Harry and Elsie Talbot
In 1925 Lawrence Henry "Harry" Talbot
married Elsie Hannah Victoria Abbott. They took over the Woodlands, Waitohi and
continued farming in the district and supported St. Peter's in Temuka.
They had three sons - Basil, D. and G.
St. Peter
To the Glory of God and in memory of Laurence Henry Talbot 1891 - 1961
To the Glory of God and in memory of Elsie Hannah Victoria Talbot 1901 - 1982
Your Name
It came from your father,
It was all he had to give,
So it’s yours to cherish
As long as you may live.
If you lose the watch he gave you,
It can always be replaced,
But a black mark on your name, son,
Can never be erased.
It was clean the day you took it,
And a worthy name to bear,
When I got it from my father,
There was no dishonour there.
So make sure you guard it wisely –
After all is said and done,
You’ll be glad the name is spotless,
When you give it to your son.