Individual Notes
Note for: Leah Buck, 22 FEB 1836 - 14 JAN 1898
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Burial: Date: 17 JAN 1898
Place: Bolton Street Cemetery, Wellington
Individual Note: Surname of Harvey from Birman Passenger List
Surname of Buck from B Bennett nee Pye, Note used Buck when in New Zealand
Leah Harvey arrived on the "Birman". It departed 13/10/1841 from Gravesend, England and arrived Wellington 1/3/1842,
Names as on Passenger List,
Henry Gregory Buck, 33, Smith & Miner
Elizabeth Buck, 36, Wife
Jane Harvey, 13, Servant
Ann Harvey, 11
Eli Harvey, 9
Leah Harvey, 7
Levi Buck, 7
*Marriage Details Date: 1853, Folio No: 173*
Bolton Cemetery Records shows Leah McKenzie, Date of Burial: 17/1/1898, Cemetery: Public, Plot: 8.0, Grid: N15 04, Registered: 3147, Registrar General: 321, Type: Burial
Probate Record shows Leah McKenzie, Place: Wellington: Occ: Married Woman, Date of Death: 14/1/1898, Court: Wellington, Archives Reference: AAOM 6029 5834, Probate No: 5834, Date Filed: 8/3/1898, Type: Will, Archives NZ, Wellington
The Evening Post 15th January 1898 shows
McKenzie - On 14th January, at 83, Ghuznee street, Leah, beloved wife of T. W. McKenzie, in her 62nd year
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Funeral Notice
The Friends of Mr. T. W. McKenzie are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral for his late Wife, which will leave his residence, 83, Ghuznee street, on Monday, the 17th instant, at 3 p.m., for the Cemetery, Sydney street. Clark and Thompson, undertakers, Tel. 806, No. 55. Molesworth street.
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Obituary
Mrs. T. W. McKenzie
We record with very great regret the sudden death of Mrs. T. W. McKenzie, which occured last night at the family residence in Ghuznee street.
The deceased lady was attacked a few months ago by an affection of the heart, and her life then hung in the balance for a time. Last evening she and some of her family spent several hours very pleasantly in the sitting room, and when she retired to rest about 11 o'clock she was in excellent spirits and apparently felt quite well. A few minutes after getting into bed, however, she was seized with illness, her heart becoming affected, and Dr. Wallace Mackenzie, who lives close by, was sent for . The doctor was promptly in attendance, but found that Mrs. McKenzie was beyond human aid, and shortly after he had reached the house she breathed her last.
Mrs. McKenzie was born in Bath, England, and was 61 years of age. She came out to Wellington with her parents (Mr. and Mrs. H. Buck) by the ship Burnham in 1842, being then a mere child, and was carried ashore from the surf boat by Mr. T. W. McKenzie, afterwards one of the proprietors of the Wellington Independent, and whom she wedded when she had reached the age of 17.
The news of Mrs. McKenzie's death was received in the city early this morning with feelings of genuine regret. During her lengthened residence in Wellington she became known to thousands of people, and by all who knew her she was loved and respected. She leaves five sons and four daughters (all grown up), and for them and Mr. McKenzie, one of the oldest and most respected of our settlers, much sympathy will be felt. Mrs. McKenzie was of a most amiable disposition, and was known far and wide for her benevolence.
The funeral is to take place on Monday afternoon.
Individual Notes
Note for: John Richard Shout, 29 MAY 1858 - 22 APR 1952
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Burial: Date: 24 APR 1952
Place: Karori Cemetery
Individual Note: Name from R Anderson
Date of Birth, Place and 2nd Name from Agnes Mary Shout formerly McGovern nee Kelly Will Documents
*Free BMD Records show Registration of Birth Name: John R Shout, Date: 1858, September quarter, District: Mile End Old Town, County: London, Middlesex, Volume: 1C, Page: 458*
The Evening Post 10th July 1884 shows
Magistrate's Court.
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This Day.
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(Before Mr. H. S. Wardell, R.M.)
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Ladder of Fame.
John Shout and George Edward Davis, two young men, were put in the box together to answer a charge of having provoked a breach of the peace. Constable Chapman's evidence went to show that he found the defendants engaged in a stand-up fight at the foot of a ladder near St. George's Hall, and when he interposed to stop the fight, each wanted to give the other in charge; he took them both. From statements made by the defendants in Court it appeared that Davis was on the ladder occupied in putting in a pane of glass, when Shout and companion came along and either accidentally or intentionally pushed the bottom of the ladder. Davis naturally looked for an explanation, and at once descended the ladder for that purpose. The explanation assumed the form of an ordinary set-to.
Defendant Shout — I apologised, your Worship, for stumbling against the ladder. Defendant Davis — It looked like apologising when you knocked me down immediately I came off the ladder. (Loud laughter.)
The defendants here became engaged in a somewhat exciting wrangle, each giving a different version of the affair, and flatly contradicting each other. The incident provoked much amusement, and Sergt. Andersen, amid laughter, suggested that "perhaps the defendants might be willing to go through the same thing in the box." Matters, however, did not proceed to this length, his Worship consummating the dispute by fining Davis 5 shillings and Shout 10 shillings. Davis left the box remarking that he "considered it was an injustice."
The Evening Post 14th January 1886 shows
Supreme Court.
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Civil Sittings.
This Day.
(Before His Honour the Chief Justice, without a jury.)
Noman Et Uxor V. Walsh.
This was an action brought by John William Noman, carter, of Warepouri-street, Newtown, and his wife, Elizabeth Noman, against Patrick Walsh, also of Warepouri-street, to restrain the defendant from covering a window of the plaintiffs' stables, thereby excluding the light and air, and also to restrain the defendant from allowing a sewer to run from his property through and discharge itself upon the plaintiffs' premises. The plaintiffs claimed 100 pounds damages. Mr. Jellicoe appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr. Gully for the defendant. The following evidence was adduced :—
Augustus Mason, surveyor, proved that he made a survey of plaintiff a stables, and produced a rough sketch of Noman's premises, showing Noman's stable and the open drain proceeding from the defendant's land. Defendant's property adjoins plaintiff's ground on the eastern side. Witness described the premises. There were two drains running through Noman's property, one being a natural drain and the other an artificial drain, which led from defendant's land, discharging itself under the plaintiff's stable. A shovelful of earth would divert the water from the cut drain into the old drain. Witness examined the stable and ascertained that the only window in the stable had a piece of zinc or tin nailed over it on the outside overlooking defendant's land. The weatherboards of the stable on the same side were split, as if by some force. In cross examination witness said there was a considerable depression in the plaintiff's property. He did not think the zinc over the window had the appearance of having been put there to run the water off. The weatherboards round the stable, which were split, appeared to have been injured with stones or a bar.
John W. Noman, the plaintiff, deposed that his stable had been built for about seven years. On or about the night of the 19th September the defendant asked him to immediately remove or alter the stable, otherwise he intended suing witness for 200 pounds damages. After that interview the water constantly came into the stable, which was sometimes six or seven inches under water. Witness subsequently found that the water came from defendant's premises, and about this time the window in the stable was covered with pieces of old corrugated iron, and one night he saw the defendant knocking the weatherboards about which were around the stable adjoining Walsh's property. The drains were on the defendant's premises when the writ in the present action was served, but he did not know if they were there at the present time.
John Shout gave evidence that he visited the plaintiff's property in October last, and the latter pointed out a drain leading to the plaintiff's stable. The latter was pretty dry at that time.
James Capper visited the stable on the 3rd October last, and found it pretty dry, but he saw the marks where the water had been. The drain was pointed out by the plaintiff, and appeared to be proceeding from the defendant's land. The window in the stable was partially covered with a piece of old zinc or iron.
This closed the plaintiff's case. For the defence, evidence was given to show that no drain had bean cut by defendant, and if there was any drainage, it proceeded from the plaintiff's property, and not from that of the defendant. At the conclusion of the evidence the Court went up to Newtown to view the ground, and the case was adjourned until to-morrow morning.
The Evening Post 22nd May 1886 shows
Mr. John Shout has arranged to open a first-class restaurant and boarding-house near Carter's Hall, Petone, and is also making arrangements to establish refreshment-rooms nearly opposite the railway station in that township
The Evening Post 24th May 1886 shows
To The General Public.
John Shout begs to intimate to his friends and the public generally that having made arrangements for suitable premises, opposite Carter's Hall, Petone, he will shortly open them as a first-class Restaurant and Boardinghouse, and hopes, by being well-conducted and keeping a first-class table, to merit a fair share of public patronage. Terms moderate. Single and Double Bedrooms, Bath.
In connection with the above, J.S. is making arrangements to open a Refreshment Room nearly opposite the Railway Station.
The Evening Post 13th August 1886 shows
Criterion Restaurant and Boarding House Petone
John Shout will shortly open the above premises. Best accommodation for boarders. Single and double bedrooms, bath. Term moderate.
1st ad stating Restaurant and Boarding House open
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The Evening Post 17th August 1886 shows
Criterion Restaurant Board House, Petone,
Now Open
Best Accommodation for Boarders. Single and Double Bedrooms. Bath.
Terms moderate.
John Shout, Proprietor
The Evening Post 13th November 1886 shows
In Bankruptcy.— Notice of Filing Petition.— In the Superior Court of Bankruptcy, holden at Wellington. — In the matter of "The Bankruptcy Act, 1883." —
Notice is hereby given that John Shout, of Wellington, in the Provincial District of Wellington, in New Zealand, Cook, has this day filed in the said Court at Wellington a petition to be adjudged a bankrupt.— Dated this 13th day of November, 1886.— John Shout.
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In Bankruptcy.
In the Superior Court of Bankruptcy, holden at Wellington.
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In the matter of "The Bankruptcy Act, 1883," and the several amendments thereof.
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Notice is hereby given that John Shout, of Wellington, cook, was this day adjudged a bankrupt, and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors to be holden at the Supreme Court Buildings, Wellington, on Friday, 19th day of November, 1886, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon.
C. C. Graham,
Official Assignee.
Wellington, 13th Nov., 1886.
The Evening Post 15th November 1886 shows
John Shout, cook, has been adjudged a bankrupt. The position of his estate is as follows:-
Liabilities, 192 pounds 4 shillings 6 pences; assets 7 pounds.
The principal creditors are - A. G. Price, 70 pounds; Economic Loan Company, 50 pounds; Gear Meat Company, 12 pounds 10 shillings; Thomas and Co., 13 pounds 12 shillings; Watts and Co., Christchurch, 10 pounds; A. Farmer, 7 pounds; Mackay, 4 pounds 5 shillings; Mrs. Cooper 4 pounds
The Evening Post 10th January 1887 shows
Bankruptcy Court.
This Day.
(Before his Honour the Chief Justice.)
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Bankruptcies Closed.
The bankruptcies were closed in the following cases: — John Shout, John Toomer, Samuel Evens, William Eades, Alfred Curtis, Sidney Soffe, J. H. Thacker, and William Green
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In Bankruptcy.
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In the Superior Court of Bankruptcy, holden at Wellington.
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Notice is hereby given that at the sitting of the above Honourable Court held this 10th day of January, 1887, before his Honour the Chief Justice, orders were made declaring the bankruptcy closed in respect to each of the following estates, and that application for discharge in respect of the same be made at the sitting of the said Court to be holden on Friday, 11th March, 1887, at 10.30 a.m.:—
John Shout, cook, Wellington
John Toomer, bootmaker, Wellington
Samuel Evens, cab proprietor, Wellington
William Eades, cabinetmaker, Wellington
Alfred Curtis, confectioner, Wellington
Sidney Soffe, cabinetmaker, Wellington
James H. Thacker, carter, Wellington
William Green, contractor, Wellington.
C. C. Graham,
Official Assignee.
Wellington, 10th January, 1887.
*Marriage Details Date: 1887, Folio No: 3579*
Intention to Marry shows Return of all Notices received and all Certificates issued under the Marriage Act 1880 by William Thomas Wyatt Registrar of Marriage for the District of Wellington from the 1st day of July 1887 to 30th day of September 1887. No: 225, Date of Notice: 10/7/1887, John Shout, Bachelor, Occ: Cook, Aged: 29, Dwelling Place: Wellington, Length of Residence: Years, Agnes McGovern, Widow, Aged: 27, Dwelling Place: Wellington, Length of Residence: Years, Place of Marriage: St Mary of the Angels, Date of Certificate: 10/8/1887, Minister: Rev P Kerrigan
Marriage Certificate shows When and Where: 12/8/1887, St Mary's of the Angel's, Wellington, Bridegroom: John Shout, Age: Full, Occ: Cook, Bachelor, Birthplace: London, England, Residence: Usual: Wellington, Present: Wellington, Father: Benjamin Shout, Occ: Commercial Traveller, Mother: Charlotte Shout nee Kelly, Bride: Agnes McGovern, Age: Full, Occ: Nil, Widow, 15 Feb 1884, Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland, Residence: Usual: Wellington, Present: Wellington, Father: Charles Kelly, Occ: Solider, Mother: Ann Kelly nee Crawford, Witnesses: John L? Morne?, Wellington, Nora Daley, Wellington, Minister: Rev Patrick Kerrigan
The Evening Post 31st August 1887 shows
Bankruptcy Court.
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This Day.
(Before the Chief Justice)
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Orders of Release.
Final accounts having been settled, orders for the release of the Official Assignee in connection with the following cases were granted :— Roland S. Waterhouse, merchant; John R. Harper, storekeeper; John Stuart Reid, insurance agent; James Hamilton, blacksmith; J. H. Wallace & Co., auctioneers; Edward H. Banks, boardinghousekeeper; Thomas W. Rapley, telegraphist; John Carr, baker; John Pownceby, oyster dealer; C. L. Ah Get, fancy goods dealer; James J. Smith, publican; William E. Teague, settler; Richard W. Hugh, providore; Thomas J. Bell, baker; John R. Ingram, calligraphist; James Sim, farmer; James W. Shakes, hairdresser; Thomas Perham, draughtsman; John Shout, cook; Charles A. Richards, schoolmaster; William J. Woods, caterer; John F. Kuch, pork butcher; Richard E. Smith, builder; John Lane, cabdriver; Charles E. Matthews, clerk; Samuel Evens, cab proprietor; James Quin, contractor; Thomas Dwan, auctioneer; Peter Hansen, bookmaker; Alex. Thompson, grocer; George Inglis, butcher; Frederick Mercer, hairdresser; William Henry Thompson, panorama proprietor; Thomas Ennis, tailor.
The Evening Post 1st November 1889 shows
Wanted Known, J. Shout has no connection with the Hotel Employee Association after this date, 31st October, he having resigned the Secretaryship.
John Shout.
The Evening Post 10th July 1890 shows
Judgment for plaintiffs was given in the Magistrate's Court this morning in the following cases : —
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Judgment for plaintiffs was also given as follows :— Grey Valley Coal Company v. John Shout, 1 pound 5 shillings,
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The Evening Post 19th June 1893 shows
To Farmers.
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To Let for a term, or for Sale, that splendid Small Farm known as No. 40, Wellington Special Settlement Association, the property of Agnes Shout. For full particular, apply
J. Shout,
c/o Mr. Fernandos, Lambton quay
1896-1897 Wises shows John Shout, Hawkestone Street, Wellington
The Evening Post 16th October 1896 shows
Exhibition Notes.
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Mr. J. Shout's tender for the catering was accepted, and Messrs. Bannister, Ballinger, and Biss were appointed to see Mr. Shout on the matter.
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The Evening Post 7th November 1896 shows
Wellington Industrial Exhibition.
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To The General Public.
We beg to announce that we have made arrangements with Mr. J. Shout (Chef of Bellamy's), who is the successful tenderer for the Refreshment Rooms and Catering at the Exhibition, to supply him with our Celebrated Purified Aerated Water and Golden Ale (Non-Alcoholic), so well known to the public as being the very beat manufactured in the colonies.
The Evening Post 17th November 1896 shows
To Strawberry Growers.
Wanted, a Supply of good, fresh Strawberries daily. Apply stating price, to John Shout, Caterer Wellington Exhibition
The Evening Post 23rd February 1897 shows
John Shout, cook, was adjudged bankrupt yesterday afternoon. His creditors will meet at 11 a.m. on the 2nd March.
The Evening Post 24th February 1897 shows
The written statement furnished by the bankrupt John Shout, cook, shows his total debts to be 195 pounds 5 shillings, and his total assets, consisting of book debts and two shares in the No. 2 Co-operative Building Society, 19 pounds, leaving a deficiency of 176 pounds 5 shillings. All his creditors are unsecured, the chief being : — Gear Meat Co., 43 pounds 0 shillings 7 1/2 pences ; Wardell Bros., 15 pounds 13 shillings 9 pences; Myers & Co., 14 pounds 7 shillings 7 pences; Thomson and Lewis, 10 pounds; Gas Co., 9 pounds 5 shillings 3 pences; T. Ballinger, 9 pounds 5 shillings; Hayman &, Co., 9 pounds.
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The Evening Post 27th February 1897 shows
The written statement furnished by the bankrupt John Shout indicates that in his opinion his bankruptcy is solely attributable to what he alleges to be a breach of contract on the part of the Executive Committee in connection with the refreshment rooms at the Exhibition, because, after leasing the rooms to him, the Committee authorised Messrs. W. & G. Turnbull and Co. and Messrs. Briscoe & Co. to carry on in the Exhibition the business of refreshmentroom keepers, and to vend edibles and supply refreshments of the class which he sold. He estimates that he had lost in profit alone about 150 pounds, and in unsold perishable stock about 30 pounds. He has commenced an action against the Committee to recover damages for this breach of contract, which case would have been tried at the Supreme Court sittings in March. He is willing to assist the creditors to bring the action to a successful conclusion, if they think fit.
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Meetings of creditors in the under mentioned estates will be held next week as follows :- Harry Gibbons, painter, Monday, 11 a.m.; John Shout, cook, Tuesday, 11 a.m.; and Henry Wynn Williams, clerk, Wednesday, 11 a.m.
The Evening Post 2nd March 1897 shows
The Exhibition Caterer's Bankruptcy.
The relations between the Executive of the recent Exhibition and Mr. J. Shout were investigated at a meeting of the creditors of the latter held this morning. At the beginning of the meeting Mr. Morpeth, Secretary to the Exhibition, in reply to a question from the Assignee, said that the Exhibition Executive had reduced the rent of the bankrupt from 10 pounds to 5 pounds a week after the two tea kiosks had been erected in the building. This was done because neither the Executive nor Mr. Shout had expected that the kiosks would-be erected on such a large and attractive scale. The Assignee stated that the bankrupt's debts amounted to 182 pounds. The bankrupt stated on oath that he had kept books. He paid Mr. Jellicoe 6 pounds on account of the action pending between witness and the Executive, and 10 pounds for the bankruptcy, having borrowed the latter amount. After witness complained, the Executive reduced his rent from 10 pounds to 5 pounds a week, but a verbal agreement was made with Messrs. Brown and Millward that the kiosks of Messrs. Turnbull and Briscoe were to charge the same for a cup of tea and a piece of cake as witness did — 3 pences for a cup of tea, and 2 pences for a piece of cake. Instead of that, these firms charged 6 pences for a cup of tea, and gave the cake in. Witness wrote to the Executive in reference to this matter, but got no satisfactory reply. When entering on the undertaking he was only 10 pounds in debt. He had known grown-up people go to one of the kiosks and "scoop the lot of the cakes along with their cup of tea." He was induced to hold on by statements made by certain members of the Executive. At first a good deal of stuff was pilfered. It was agreed by the meeting to accept 9 pounds for two shares in the No. 2 Co-operative Building Society belonging to the bankrupt. The bankrupt stated that the total amount of his takings at the Exhibition was 500 pounds. It was resolved that the Assignee should approach the Executive with a view to a settlement, failing which he should take proceeding in the Magistrate's Court if that was considered more desirable than continuing the Supreme Court action. The meeting was then adjourned sine die.
The Evening Post 12th May 1897 shows
In Bankruptcy.
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Estate of David Braid, Johnsonville.
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Tenders are invited for the purchase of part Section No. 25, Porirua District, situated on Porirua-road, and within 1 1/2 miles of Johnsonville township, containing 2 Acres (more or less), with small shed erected thereon.
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In Estate of John Shout.
For the purchase of Two Shares in No. 2 Co-Operative Building Society of Wellington.
Further particulars at my office. Tenders close at Noon on Monday, 17th instant. James Ashcroft,
Official Assignee.
Wellington, 11th May, 1897.
The Evening Post 20th May 1897 shows
Mr. Thos. Whitehouse's tender for two shares in the No 2 Co-operative Building Society, which were assets in the estate of John Shout, bankrupt, has been accepted by the Official Assignee
The Evening Post 25th June 1897 shows
In the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Wellington District
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In the matter of "The Bankruptcy Act, 1892," and in the matter of John Shout, of Wellington, Cook, a Bankrupt.
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Take Notice that I shall apply at the next sitting of this Honourable Court, to be held on Monday, the 12th day of July, 1897, for an immediate order of discharge.
Dated this 25th day of June, 1897.
John Shout.
The Evening Post 28th June 1897 shows
Bankruptcy Court.
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This Day.
(Before His Honour the Chief Justice.)
Application for Discharge.
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John Shout, who had charge of the catering arrangements in connection with the late Exhibition, said the whole of his liabilities, with one exception, were, incurred in connection with his contract. The Assignee said that with regard to the action which the bankrupt had commenced against the Exhibition Committee prior to bankruptcy, he felt that it would be extremely difficult to establish a legal claim. Mr. Jellicoe supported the application for discharge, which his Honour granted subject to the bankrupt confessing judgment for 30 pounds.
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The Evening Post 6th December 1897 shows
Bankruptcy Court.
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This Day.
(Before Mr. Justice Edwards.)
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On the application of the Assignee his Honour made an order reducing the amount to be paid by John Shout, caterer, before he received his discharge from 30 pounds, as fixed at last sitting of the Court, to 10 pounds 16 shillings 5 pences.
The Court was then adjourned till 4th February, 1898.
The Evening Post 13th May 1899 shows
In Bankruptcy.
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Notice is hereby given that Dividends in the undermentioned estates are now payable at my office on all proved claims upon production of promissory notes (if any) for endorsement.
Composition — J. W. Hope, 5 shillings in the pound in full settlement
W. J. Wylie, 2 shillings 6 pences in the pound, first instalment.
Andrew Reid, 1st and final, 4 shillings in the pound
V. J. Sorensen, first and final, 1 shilling 9 pences in the pound
E. D. Dunne, first and final, 9 pences in the pound
F. Watkinson, first and final, 6 1/4 pences in the pound
John Shout, second, 4 pences in the pound.
James Ashcroft,
Official Assignee.
Wellington, 13th May, 1898.
The Evening Post 27th October 1903 shows
Plimmerton House, Plimmerton.
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The above favourite and healthy Seaside Resort is now under the management of Mr. J. Shout (for many years Chef at Bellamy's). Visitors can therefore rely that their comfort and convenience will be catered for in a thorough up-to-date style; the domestic arrangements being supervised by Mrs. Shout, guarantees the comfort of a home. Picnic and other parties catered for. Terms moderate. Boating, Fishing, etc. Letters and telegrams receive prompt attention.
The Evening Post 4th October 1907 shows
Judgment summons proceedings were taken in the Magistrate's Court yesterday by P. Hayman and Co. against Geo. H. Goodall to recover a debt of 2 pounds 17 shillings 0 pences. Debtor made no appearance, and was ordered to pay on or before 17th inst., or in default to undergo three days' imprisonment. In the cases Geo. Robt. Wilton v. James Whelan, a debt of 4 pounds 10 shillings 5 pences, A. W. Croskery and Co. v. Edwin Warcup, 4 pounds 0 shillings 1 pence, and Richardson Bros. v. John Shout, a debt of 57 pounds 7 shillings 9 pences, no orders were made.
The Evening Post 28th October 1915 shows
I Beg to inform the man dressed as an officer in the King's uniform, who on Wednesday last, at Trentham Station, spoke insultingly of my deceased son, the late Captain Alfred John Shout, V.C., that deeds, not words, make the soldier, whether captain or private, and further, that my son was a gentleman. I am to be found in my garden any evening after 6 o'clock.
J. Shout,
Trentham
The Evening Post 28th October 1915 shows
Captain A. J. Shout, V.C.
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"One of the Gamest."
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Referring to the death of Capt. A. J. Shout, V.C. a son of Mr. J. Shout, of Trentham, the Sydney Morning Herald of recent date said :—
The late Capt. Alfred John Shout, who has been awarded a V.C. for his gallantry at Lonesome Pine, where he was severely injured, from the effects of which he died, was well known in military and rifle shooting circles in Sydney. For some years he was a member of the 29th Infantry, and held the rank of sergeant, but when the regiment was mobilised in August, 1914, he was made a second lieutenant, a rank which he held when he left Sydney for Egypt with the First Battalion. He took part in the original landing at Gaba Tepe, and was wounded on the first day. On recovering from his injuries he again went to the front, having in the meantime been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. Later on he was appointed to a captaincy. On the day on which he received the injuries which resulted in his death, he and another officer and eight men seized a trench from the Turks, and in endeavouring to hold it, the captain and his men threw bombs. The captain was lighting two or three at once, handing them to the man beside him to throw or throwing them himself, when one of them exploded in his hand, blowing off the hand and shattering his side. Capt. C. E. W. Bean, the official correspondent at Gallipoli, said that Capt. Shout was "one of the gamest officers who ever lived. From the first day he was ready for any adventure, plunging into the thick of it, light-hearted and laughing." This opinion was borne out by many of the returned soldiers who came in contact with the deceased officer.
Writing to an officer in Sydney, recently, Sergt. T Murphy, in describing the Lonesome Pine engagement, referred to Capt. Shout as follows :
I very much regret to state that it was during this engagement that one of the best and gamest officers. Capt. Shout (if I may be pardoned for saying so), did a very foolish thing. He was throwing bombs with his men, when something possessed him to do the impossible. He lit three bombs at the one time, and tried to throw them, when, they went off suddenly and blew a portion of one hand off, part of his chin, and, I hear later, one of his eyes out. You cannot understand how sorry I feel for him. 1 always liked him, and so did all the men under his command." The late Capt. Shout went through the Boer War as a member of the Border Horse, when he was wounded in the chest. He was mentioned in dispatches. He was a fine rifle shot, and was a familiar figure at the Randwick rifle range, being one of the mainstays of the 29th Infantry Club. A couple of years ago he won one of the big events during the course of the N.R.A. meeting. He was born in New Zealand thirty-three years ago, and in civil life was a carpenter. His widow and young daughter reside at Darlington. Mrs. Shout received word from the military authorities in Melbourne in August last that her husband had been killed, but a day or two later another message was received by her from the same source, that such was not the case, but that he was on his way to Australia by the Themistocles. Then a third message stated that he was killed, the military authorities' explanation of the error being that a Lieut. Shirt was on his way back, and that the names had been confounded.
*2nd Marriage Details Date: 1929, Folio No: 8358*
2nd Marriage Certificate Details are
When and Where: 30/10/1929, St Patrick's Church, Kilbirnie, Bridegroom: John Richard Shout, Aged: 71, Occ: Caterer, Widower, 7/12/1927, Birthplace: London, England, Residence: Present: Wellington, Usual: Wellington, Father: Benjamin Vellata? Shout, Occ: Commercial Traveller, Mother: Charlotte Shout nee Kelly, Bride: Alice Humphries, Aged: 52, Occ: None Listed, Widower, 14/12/1919, Birthplace: Kaikoura, Residence: Present: Wellington, Usual: Wellington, Father: William Thomas Workman, Occ: Contractor, Mother: Mary Ann Workman nee
Silcock, Witnesses: J Mondon?, Company Manager, 41 Kainui Road, Wellington, Helen Humphries, Married Woman, 127 Moxham? Ave, Hataitai, Minister: Thos. F Connolly, Denomination: Catholic
1946 Petone Roll shows John Richard Shout, 25 Emmerson Street, Petone, Retired
*Death Details Date: 1952, Folio No: 1921, Area: Wellington, June quarter*
Karori Cemetery Records show John Shout, Date of Burial: 24/4/1952, Address: Stafford Street, Trentham, Occ: Retired Chef, Aged: 93, Plot: 43C Roman Catholic, Interred with Agnes Mary and Charles Shout
The Evening Post 26th April 1952 shows
Shout - On April 22, 1952, at the Home of Compassion, Silverstream, John Shout, of Trentham, in his 94th year; Interred at Karori Cemetery April 24. R.I.P