Macdonald Dictionary Record: Thomas Eldridge

Maker
George Ranald Macdonald
Production date
1952-1964
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One record, handwritten in ink on rectangular card, with biographical information for Thomas Eldridge. Written by George Ranald Macdonald for the Macdonald Dictionary of Canterbury Biography project, 1952-1964.
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Christchurch
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Library
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G R Macdonald Dictionary of Canterbury Biographies
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E73
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E73
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E73
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Marks/Inscriptions: E 73 eldridge Thomas (1830 -1913) was born at Cheri ton , Kent, and arrived all Lylt. in 58 by the Westminster . He joined the police Force. Af ter 2 years he walked al the way to the Otago gold fields. In '61 he walked back from Otago to Woodend . He soon set oll again to the West Coast. when the gold rh started but returned not long . He bought a small section at Woodend and went itty After. ( business as a sawmill contractor. He was an enthusias tie Volunteer at Woodend and rose to sergt , No. 9 Coy. In 75 he came to Ch.Ch. and remained there the rest of his life. He d. at his son 's home , Cecil St. , Waltham 2 sons. 22.4.13 ag. 83. Hannah his wife d. 13.9.02 ag. 73. both bur. Avonside. He was an executor of John Wesley Elle, Mayo Kaiapoi 77-78. LT. 23.4.13 : Avonside Cem. M.I.; Type of mark: Machine translation/Transcription; Notes: Machine translation by Mark Fryer

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