DOYLESTON RETURNED SOLDIERS SETTLEMENT in June 1919 the Elles- Bonifacio
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COVID-19 ONLINE ECHO During this lock-down period we have suspended all ads unless requested not to. If you would like your ad to continue on-line at www.theellesmereecho.com please contact me on either Ph 741-2206 or 0211093470. I will be keeping to our deadline dates so if you have any articles/news items please send them through to [email protected]. There will be no printed Echo’s during this time. Keep safe and keep home. DOYLESTON RETURNED SOLDIERS SETTLEMENT In June 1919 the Elles- Bonifacio. mere County Council (ECC) received notice from the Section 5 – 72 acres Canterbury Land Board (29ha) William Leonard (CLB) that the Estate of Sutton. William was un- Archibald (1834-1904) and married and boarded with Catherine (Clephane) Mrs Fisher on Manse (1852-1918) McLachlan, of Road. He sold up in 1939 Groteholme Farm, Drain returning to the Army for Road, Doyleston, had WW11, then serving as a been sold to His Majesty Camp Guard at Wester- the King (Government). field Military Camp until Their son Alan had just 1946. returned from serving in not print the plans and so 1922. Harbidge sold in Section 3 -69 acres WW1. At the time, the ECC it was advertised in early 1925, leaving the district (28ha) James Germain. The Ellesmere Guardian were not pleased as the November and the ballot in 1939. He served on (1890-1961) William’s in October 1920 reported Government paid no rates for 36 applicants took many committees in brother. He sold in 1928 that 62mm of rain fell in on their land and as an place on 21 November Doyleston, especially the to farm in Aylesbury with one night making a total example no money had 1919 and possession was library. his wife Constance Jane of 150mm in one week, been received from the allowed immediately. (Wilson). Other owners flooding the Soldier Set- Homebrook Settlement The land, which was on Section 2 -66 acres were, Bert Hood and Ken tlement and most of for two years before the Drain Road, west of the (27ha) James Richard Fea, the present owner is Doyleston, not good start soldiers occupied the Railway Line was consid- Godsell (1890-1970). He Anton Pearcy. for the new farmers. By land. The Doyleston ered good agricultural married Mary Ellen (Nell) 1928, even though the Settlement was one of 7 land in grass and stubble Holley, they lived in Section 4 –76 acres land had been revalued, properties that the CLB and was for immediate ’Groteholme´. Jim and (31ha) William Germain. the farmers were still had purchased but there possession. The sections Nell belonged to many (1881-1925) William, was struggling to make a good was pressure for the ranged from 98 (40ha) to organisations. They a farmer and shingle living. Board to purchase more 66 acres (27ha), with an- bought land around them contractor but was killed farms for returned sol- nual rents from £158-17-0 and farmed with their son in a gravel fall in July Shona McCartin, Ellesmere diers. to £85-1-0. Amos and wife Jocelyn 1925 at Prosser’s Pit, Historical Society and The farm of 382 acres and daughter Marie and leaving a wife and chil- Doyleston Community (155ha) was sub-divided Section 1 - 98 acres husband Tony Lentjes. dren John and Alice. This Committee into five sections. The (40ha) Martin Dalley Jim’s grandson Richard section was leased from Doyleston Settlement was (1890-). Dalley forfeited Lentjes now owns part of 1933. His wife Jessie supposed to be balloted his lease and it was trans- Section 5 on Manse Road. Stronach (Taylor) lived in at the end of October but ferred to William Henry Leeston until her death in the Government Printing Harbidge (1887-1962) in 1962. Alice married Bill Office was busy and could 2 Online 1 THE ELLESMERE ECHO Local Scene LOCAL MP URGES PEOPLE TO STAY HOME & SEEK SOUTHBRIDGE JUNIOR TENNIS ROUND UP 2019-2020 SEASON SUPPORT Although it seems like a lifetime ago now, the Southbridge Junior Tennis Club did manage Selwyn MP Amy Adams is urging people in Selwyn to to celebrate the end of the season with the annual prizegiving. While handshakes and shared stay home and follow Government directives during the food were banned, we did get to clap our winners and congratulate all the children for partici- nationwide lockdown to minimise the spread of Covid- pating in a great season of tennis. 19. Over 30 children participated in coaching this season. Our coaches did a great job of pass- “There is no room for complacency with the growing ing on their own knowledge of’ all things tennis’. Thanks to Jason Trethewey, Emily Andrew, number of infections across New Zealand,” Ms Adams Will McCorkindale and Alice Ridgen. said. The three Saturday competition teams played in good spirit. Southbridge Blue won their opening grading round, then rose to the challenge of being promoted to Division 1, learning “Our job now is to stay local, remain solitary and plenty from some stiff competition. Southbridge Navy finished the season at the top of Divi- avoid physical contact with anyone outside of our im- sion 4, much to their delight. This was the first season for the players in the Southbridge mediate households,” Ms Adams said. White team playing Saturday competition and full court tennis, with commendable results. “I realise this is a challenging and worrying time for many and I encourage you to seek whatever support Winners of our Club trophies: you need at this time,” Ms Adams said. The Pickering High School Girls Cup: Emily Johnson “My staff and I are continuing to work from home The A J Inwood Cup for High School Boys: Not awarded during this period, so please do not hesitate to contact The Ian Jones Cup for Primary Boys: Jack Dakers me by phone or email if you need advice or support.” The Eileen Allan Cup for Primary Girls: Jasmine Barnett Ms Adams advised businesses, contractors and the The Nicky Thorne Beginners Cup: Caitlin Ealam self-employed impacted by the lockdown to apply for The Carter Family Sportsmanship trophy: Lucy McMillan Primary Girls plate winner: Natalie Benny Southbridge Tennis Club financial support online at winners: www.workandincome.govt.nz. Emily Johnson, Jack Dakers, Ms Adams also welcomed the Government’s recent Caitlin Ealam, Jasmine inclusion of Selwyn District Council and Christchurch City Barnett, Natalie Benny, Lucy Council in the drought-affected areas eligible to access McMillan. Rural Assistance Payments. “I encourage all local farmers and growers struggling Below: Ellesmere Primary as a result of the current dry conditions to contact the Division 4 winners, South- Rural Support Trust on 0800 787 254 or visit bridge Navy: Ebony Manuel Hayes, Na- www.rural-support.org.nz talie Benny, Jasmine Bar- to find out what support they may be eligible for.” nett, Caitlin Ealam, Ava Dakers, Gemma Johnson. Above: Some action from our LOVE TENNIS day in September 2019 Right: Southbridge Tennis Club Presi- dent, Anna Ridgen THE ELLESMERE ECHO Online 1 3 Local Scene ELLESMERE CYCLING CLUB REPORT ALBERT By Belinda Mataia The end of the season was cut short for Leeston Cycling with the lockdown, with the annual DB Cup unable to be raced for, but the points series was completed in Albert was a thinker the last week. A thinker of thoughts On the 12th of March, warm conditions saw a good turnout, with a bunch of 10 Of how things were made from the combined front three marks battling it out for the finish in the senior race. At the back of the field, there was also a bunch of a 10 on the back mark Just how that thing works who stayed together throughout and were not far behind. Why things did what they did Earlier in the Social & Development race, Brodie McCartin capped off his strong Just why was it so finish to the season by taking both the win and fastest time. Results, with net times :- That the something inside that thing made that thing go Social & Development race: 12 starters – 1st & fastest time Brodie McCar- Like the old grandfather clock tin (U17) 28:30, 2nd Scott Bawden st, 3rd Lily McClure (U17) st, 4th Albert Ander- son 28:42, 5th Sandy Harper st. As he would hear it tick tock Seniors: 31 starters – 1st David McGloin 23:42, 2nd Mark Taylor st, 3rd Gary Always ticking and tocking went the old grandfather clock Fulham st, 4th Colin Houghton 25:12, Charlie Singleton (U17) st, 11th & fastest So he went round the back time Adam Herd 21:45. To look up inside What was to be the last race of the season on the 19th of March saw the front And what he saw inside made his eyes grow wide markers in the Senior race ride probably their best race of the season, staying together and still having a healthy gap over the chasers at the end. It had been So many bright shiny wheels ere tic tocking inside similar in the Social & Development race with Dave Harvey staying away. Over and under round and round Results, with net times :- All with their teeth making the tick tocking sound Social & Development race: 9 starters – 1st Dave Harvey 33:41, 2nd An- drew Lambie 31:46, 3rd Lana McCartin (U17) st, 4th & fastest time Brodie McCartin Tick tocking tick tocking tick tocking just so (U17) 28:36 , 5th Sandy Harper 29:04. This one moves that one which makes the other one go Seniors: 31 starters – 1st Thomas Audeau (U17) 26:23, 2nd Andy Walker Each one there placed just right 26:28, 3rd Lucie Sanders (U17) st, 4th Tracey Christie 26:32, Andrew Rawston 26:58, 8th & fastest time Michael Audeau 22:01.