William Carthew, who served as mayor of Feilding and opened the town's first bookshop, arrived in 1879.
Transciptions by Noel Kreegher.
Transcription of KOBERSTEIN Deaths in New
Zealand:
This covers all deaths for the period 1848-1930. Per Ancestry.com death is: 1 Mar 1897 Sanson, Otago, New Zealand 2 Dec 11,1905 Feilding, Otago, New Zealand birth abt 1863 (could be Emilie Koberstein wife of Charles Hartley |
Transcription of KOBERSTEIN Births in New
Zealand:
Note: Per E-mail from from Gerald and Cherry dated 28 JUN 2000 corrections were made in the above tables as follows: Moira Gerald changed to Moira Gerarde in 1957 birth Vivieen changed to Vivien Maree in 1950 birth |
and more data
This covers all births for the period 1877-1990. |
Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981 results for Koberstein of New Zealand
From these Electoral rolls we can deduct some relationships as follows
| Deduced Husband | Calculated birth year | Deduced Wife | Calculated Marriage year | Possible Husband Parents | Rational |
| Gordon William L. Koberstein | about 1946 | Ruth Gwendoline | about 1966 | William Harry Author K. & Winifred Alison V. | Earliest listing: together = 1969, Gordon only = 1963 |
| John Michael Koberstein | about 1948 | Merlen Rita | about 1968 | " | Earliest listing together - 1969, John only non earlier that 1969 |
Obituary notices in New Zealand (found on http://www.amemorytree.co.nz on 4/16/2019)
| Name | Maiden name | died | location |
| Marion Jean Koberstein | Shadbolt | 3 March 2018 | NZ ID:362223 |
| Nelva Margaret Arms * | Koberstein | 2 September 2011 77y | NZ ID: 176355 |
| Catherine Mary (Kay) Koberstein | Fitzgerald | 14 January 2017 97y | NZ ID:328132 |
| Nancy Annette Bentley ** | Koberstein | 12 February 2017 | NZ ID:260655 |
* The only listing for Nelva Margaret Koberstein in the Electoral Rolls is for 1954, where she was listed as a Med student living at 54 Bassett Rd. SE2, Remura New Zealand. No listings with a person living at the same address. When Nelva Margaret Arms is searched you get her married to John Albert Arms (a Civil Servant) living at 6 Tralie Place, Hamilton East, Waikato. She was listed as married in 1963, 1969 (but listed as housewife), 1972, 1978, and 1981. Also found a Find a Grave record showing birth as 16 Sep 1933 and Death as 2 Sep 2011 burried at the Hililton Park Cemetery in Hamilton, Hamilton City, Waikato, New Zealand. Unable to deduce parents.
** No records found for Nancy Annette Bentley or Koberstein in Ancestry.com. In the birth records transcribed by Noel Kreeger she is listed with the birth year of 1946.
George Albert (I assume this is the same as the 1893 birth above for Albert George) married Minna Maria Freda Wolfraad. She was born in Pietz not far from Cottbus and first came with her father to Australia but at a young age they moved to Wellington New Zealand. Zeta their eldest girl who married C. Herbert J. Hood and had three children; Marion, (married name Peddie) (deceased) Lynette (married name Brown) (Victoria Canada) and Ross who married Alice Candy lives in Levin New Zealand. Albert Martin married Catherine (Kay) Fitzgerald from Timaru New Zealand and they had six children.
1. Warren Michael George Koberstein (1949 birth above) who married Carolyn Ann Scott. Their children are Julie, Anna, Tanya, and Michael 2. Vivien (1950 birth above) 3. Gerald Martin (1951 birth above) who lives in Whangarei New Zealand. He married Cherry Adeline Harper and they have three children. 4. Miles (1955 birth above) who lives in Carterton New Zealand. He married Rebecca Lowcay and they have two children, Thomas and Joan. 5. Moira (1957 birth above) 6. Basil (possibly 1960 birth below) married Jackie ???? George and Fredas third child Lorna married Frances Parnell and live in Belle Chase, New Orleans in America.
* Elsie Dora KOBERSTEIN (54), born at , , , N.Z.. Married 3 Nov 1968 at , Michael Murray KREEGHER (52), born 16 Jan 1943 at , , Taihape, N.Z., son of Valentine Martin KREEGHER (37) and Amy May HORN (51). Children of Elsie Dora KOBERSTEIN and Michael Murray KREEGHER: 1 Wendy Marie KREEGHER (55), born 22 Nov 1969 at , , , N.Z.. Married ? ? (500). 2 Diana Kim KREEGHER (56), born 24 Oct 1971 at .
Other information on Kreeger related Kobersteins.
Jean KOBERSTEIN (232). Married Alex DUNKERTON (230), son of Oliver DUNKERTON (229) and Isobella Stuart KREEGHER (60). from GenServ.
This Jean may be Margaret Jean Koberstein daugher of Samuel Leonard Koberstein and Dora Lena Bailey born 1932 died 1986)
The New Zealand Herald Classified Tuesday November 25, 2003 OLPHERT - KOBERSTEIN Gerald and Cherry Koberstein of Whangarei, are delighted to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Gemma to Kevin, eldest son of Michael and Teresa Olphert of Hamilton. Best wishes from Tiffany, Marni and Brendan. Published Saturday, November 22 2003 First Published Saturday, November 22 2003 Classified as Engagements
Published in The New Zealand Herald on Mar. 7, 20
KOBERSTEIN, Catherine Mary (Kay) (nee Fitzgerald). Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on 14 January, aged 97. Dearly loved wife of the late Albert (Al). Much loved mother of Warren and Carolyn, Vivien, Gerald and Cherry, Miles and Rebecca, Moira, and Basil and Jacquie. The way you lived your life was an example to us all. Your love and support will be with us always. Requiescat in Pace A rosary will be held at 6.30pm, Thursday 19 January, at St Michael's Catholic Church, Lake Road, Rotorua. Requiem Mass for Catherine will be held 11am, Friday 20 January, also at St Michael's Church. All correspondence to the Koberstein family c/- PO Box 926, Rotorua.
Published in The New Zealand Herald from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2017
January 19, 2017
Sorry to read of the death of Kay and as l am a cousin l thought l would send condolences to you all. I remember many years ago going with my parents Daniel and May Brosnan to Ritas wedding. At that time we lived inWaikari Nth Canterbury.. Much love and prayers to you all. God bless. Lois Wright née Brosnan.
Lois Wright, 43 Fairway Drive, Chch 8061, Canterbury
January 18, 2017
KOBERSTEIN, Catherine Mary (Kay) (nee Fitzgerald). Beloved daughter of the late Michael and Cecilia Fitzgerald. Eldest sister of the late Joan Tobin, Rita Cosgrove and the late James Fitzgerald. Requiescat in Pace. Published in: NZHerald.co.nz
January 18, 2017
KOBERSTEIN, Catherine Mary (Kay) (nee Fitzgerald). Beloved Great Nana Kay of Isla and Evie Gibson, Aidan and Ella Olphert, Charlotte and Harrison Wood, and Sadie Jackson. Her great grand children gave her much joy and happiness. Published in: NZHerald.co.nz
January 18, 2017
KOBERSTEIN, Catherine Mary (Kay) (nee Fitzgerald). Beloved Nana Kay to Julie and Paul O'Reilly, Anna Law, Tania and Charlie Wood, Michael Koberstein, Gemma and Kevin Olphert, Tiffany and Paul Gibson, Marni and Michael Jackson, Thomas Koberstein and Chelsey Te Maiharoa, and Joanna and Scott Cameron. We will all cherish your guidance, wisdom, style and will forever remember our moments together. Published in: NZHerald.co.nz
Here is a link to an early business with a Koberstein director.
Feilding, New Zealand and citys round about found Frederick Wilhelm Koberstein Sr. and his descendents mentioned frequently in the local newspaper.
Here is a link with some of the early history of Feilding prior to Koberstein being found in the local newspaper, Feilding Star
by SAM KILMISTER Last updated 9:10, January 24 2018
William Carthew, who served as mayor of Feilding and opened the town's first bookshop, arrived in 1879.
Immigrants flooded Feilding by the shipload in the 1880s and brought their skills and trades in the hope of a better future. While some thrived, others were not so lucky ,going bankrupt in less than a couple of years. Among them was William Westcombe Corpe, who would become the town's first international exporter. It was big news for a community that considered trading across international borders before the 1900s a pipe dream.
Adsett Sawmill, Colyton, pictured in 1890, was one of 28 operating in the district.
Corpe, a dairy farmer, established the Makino Butter Factory in 1883. The factory was the first in the lower North Island and was supplied with milk by settlers from around the region. After taking samples of his butter to England in 1887, he began exports to England and Sydney. Its success was an immense relief for small farmers in Manawatū, according to the Feilding Star. Less than five years later, Corpe opened creameries in Feilding, near Halcombe, and in the Sydney suburb of Campbelltown.
The Makino Butter factory in 1888, Feilding's first international exporter.
He decided in 1894 to convert his Makino and Halcombe factories to cheese plants, but opened two more creameries to fill the void. By the early 1900s, he had five dairy factories exporting to England and Australia. Trade wasn't so favourable for Charles Dahl, who came to Feilding from Denmark in 1878. His general store – The Campbelltown Store – opened in 1881, but he declared bankruptcy two years later, closing in 1884. Records show an unnamed Irish shoemaker was also given a wake-up call after falling in love with a Māori woman, according to Feilding and Districts' Historical Society member Felicity Logan.
Charles Dahl opened the Campbelltown Store in 1881, but declared bankruptcy in 1883 and closed the store in 1884.
The shoemaker mended boots for farmers and tradesmen clearing the bush at Manchester Block.
The described the Māori woman as a "swate craythur", Irish for "pretty creature". He vowed to marry her and "go live with the savages", Logan said."The intention changed when his fellows questioned him," Logan said. "Since the natives didn't wear boots, would this benefit his trade?"
The Feilding Hotel in 1875.
Some immigrants, such as Frederick and Maria Towler, were given false information before leaving England. The family believed they could lease 100 acres at £3 an acre, with five years to pay. However, Manchester Block agent Follet Halcombe told the family on their arrival that land was £10 an acre, to be paid within three years. This placed considerable stress on Maria Towler, who was pregnant. Her son Walter would become the first European child born in Feilding. He was christened by the first preaching Anglican minister and given a quarter acre of land by the town's founder Colonel William Feilding. Walter Towler died in 1949, aged 75, but is still remembered be some Feilding residents, Logan said. Not long after Walter's birth, Colonel Feilding returned to the area for the first time since buying Manchester Block. Among the swamp, mud, flax and fallen logs stood scattered cottages and a town starting to develop. Mr TV Brown built the Feilding Hotel in 1875, the town's first licensed hotel. Before then, patrons had to walk or ride the thirst-provoking distance to Awahuri if they wanted alcohol. By 1880, it was run by James Hastie and it was renamed Hastie's Hotel. After Hastie's death, his wife Martha ran the hotel for several years. The hotel was badly damaged in 1909 and 1910 by fires. In the first fire, fireman Douglas Williamson died. William Carthew, who served as mayor of Feilding and opened the town's first bookshop, was startled to find no fire brigade when he arrived in 1879. He saw "only a few shops, a railway staffed by two men and a post office staffed by one man and a boy". He feared that bush close to the town centre posed a significant fire risk. In the meantime, 28 sawmills provided most of the town's employment opportunities. This worried one of the town's first store owners, Mr Loudon, who owned a drapery and clothing shop. Loudon was convinced the town would die once all the district's timber was felled and quit the town. However, Feilding kicked on. The Money Order and Savings Bank opened in 1877, also becoming a telegraph office. The first newspaper, the Feilding Guardian, started in 1879 and was printed twice a week with the blessing of Halcombe, although a year later he complained of its "persistently low tone". About that time the town's CBD underwent its first kerbing and metalling in Fergusson St, creating footpaths.
A very interesting series of facts are uncovered by online copies of the Feiding Star Newspaper from 01-01-1882 to 01-01-1920. I have summarized some of the more interesting facts, but there are many more. A number of these articles talk about school and Primer or Standard levels. I looked up this chart that gives current levels in New Zealand schools.
Per the military records for his son Geoge Albert Koberstein his next of kin, his father lived at Taonui, Feilding, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand on 1 March 1893. Taonui is a street in Feilding, even to this day, that connects to the city square.
Feilding Star, Volume XIV, Issue 110, 7 March 1893
Local and General News
...
A young man named Koberstein resident at Campbelltown, whilst engaged kildling a bullock, had the misfortune to inflict a severe wound upon his knee, the knife penetrating to the bone. Dr. Johnston dressed the injury, which will, under the most favorable circumstances, necessitate his patient laying up for some days. ...
Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 202, 29 December 1893
Campbelltown Notes.
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Mr. W. Koberstein who had the misfortune to have his ankle badly bruised while attempting to stop a runaway horse at the Campbelltown Butter Factory recently, is still laid up. All the skin was taken off and the leg is black and blue up to the knee, and is worse than if it were broken. We hope Mr. Koberstein will be able to get about shortly.
Feilding Star, Volume XVI, Issue 13, 16 July 1894
Campbelltown Notes.
A very successful meeting of the Excelsior Lodge, No. 15., IOGT., was held on the 12th ...
The benefits arising from the success of boring artesian wells in Campbellton has encouraged others, and Mr. Koberstein has just completed one the water from which rises to a height of six feet above the surface and gives a flow of about two thousan gallons an hour. This will be a help to his neighbours because the surplus water runs into a creek which passes through several of their properties. Mr. Martin was the contractor and the outlay did not exceed L50. ...
Feilding Star, Volume XVI, Issue 303, 27 June 1895
Meeting of Settler at Campbelltown.
[From Our Own correspondent.]
A very important meeting was held in the Temperance Hall, Campbelltown, last evening, to consider the advisability of petitioning the Minister of Lands to acquire the Carnarvon Estate so that it may be cut up into small farms. The hall was well filled, and Mr Ransom was elected to the chair. In his remarks, the chairman stated that he had been requested by many of the settlers to have a meeting of this king to see what could be done relative to the Government purchasing the Estate. He stated that there were about 7000 acres in the estate, and if it were cut up into farms it would tend greatly to the country being more closely settled. Several gentlemane spoke in favor of the scheme, and after it had been well discussed, Mr. Glover proposed and Mr. Knight seconded, That a petition be drawn up to ask the Minister of Lands to acquire the Carnarvon Estate for a small run-holdings. A committee, consisting of Messrs Glover, Knight, Koberstein, and Anderson, was appointed to see to the drawing up of the same. The petition is to be left at the post office for a week, where everyone who is desirous of the estate being secured may sign. The above is creating great interest here, for if the estate is purchased it will be a great boom to Campbelltown. the large number of settlers present at the meeting last night may be considered a good criterion of the interest being taken in this matter.
Editors note: The only Campbelltown I can find in New Zealand is the former name of the town of bluff and the south most end of the south island of New Zealand. That seems to far away to be talked about in the Feilding Star newspaper in Feilding NZ in the north island near Palmerston North. It must hae been an area near Feilding that took the former name of Bluff, as maybe they immigrated into New Zealand via that city and it's Govenor mandated the change to Bluff, perhaps making it suitable to them.
Feilding Star, Volume XVII, Issue 265, 14 May 1896
Manawatu County Council
The ordinary monthly meeting of the above Council was held in the Council Chambers, Sanson, on May 13th at 11 a.m. ...
Inward and ouward correspondence was read. ...
From M. Alderson, re transfer of slaughtering license to A. Koberstein. ...
That renewals of slaughtering licenses be granted to H. V. Pickering and M. Aderson, and that a tranfer be agreed to from M. Alderson to A. Koberstein. ...
Feilding Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 81, 2 October 1896
Wellington Land Board
The regular meeting of the above was held yesterday. ...
Transfer approved - A. Burns to F. O. Koberstein, section 46, Block VII, Ongo. ...
Feilding Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 251, 28 April 1897
Annual Meeting of Householders.
The following elected a committee
...
Rongotea.
New Committee - Messrs Richmond (chairman), J. Mudford, A. Arnold, J. Penney, J. Glover, W. Koberstein and S. Knight (secretary and treasurer).
Feilding Star, Volume XIV, Issue 243, 15 April 1898
Manawatu County Council.
A meeting of the Manawatu County Council was held ...
From A. Koberstein, applying for transfer of slaughtering license from himself to C. Hopping, for premses situated on part section 19, near Rongotea. ...
It was resolved that the slaughtering license for part section 19, held by A. Koberstein be transferred to C. Hopping; ...
Feilding Star, Volume XIX, Issue 252, 26 April 1898
Local and General News.
...
Mr. Hopping, who recently sold his section to Mr J. McHardy at L28 per acre, and bought a forty acre section from Mr Suisted at L18 10s per acre, has just sold the latter to Mr W, Hunt at L24 per acre. He has now bought Mr W. Koberstein's section of 50 acres. The price paid was L26 per acre. ...
Feilding Star, Volume XIX, Issue 252, 26 April 1898
Annual Election of School Committees.
...
Rongotea.
The following were elected a committee for the ensuing year: - W. Richmond, (chairman), S. Knight (secretary and treasure), J. Glover, A. Arnold, J. Penny, J. Mudford, J. Merrett. This is the same committee as last year with the exception of Mr. Merrett who takes Mr. Koberstein's place. ...
Feilding Star, Volume XX, Issue 1, 2 July 1898
Local and General News
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Messrs Gorton and Son have completed the sale of two more lots of Mr. C. Pharazyn's estate, the purchaser being Mr. C. Koberstein. Lot 18, containing 28 acres, was sold for L16 an acre, and lot 19, containing 50 acres 2 roods, as sold for L17 an acre. ...
Feilding Star, Volume XX, Issue 36, 12 August 1898
Rongotea School.
...
Standard II. - ... Rudolph Koberstein ...
Feilding Star, Volume XX, Issue 35, 12 August 1898
Manawatu County Council.
Minutes of meeting ...
That the following transfers be made:- H. Collins to Helen H. Benson for section 168, Sandon; Carl Koberstein to M. Walsh for section 23, ...
Feilding Star, Volume XX, Issue 40, 17 August 1898
Rongotea Notes.
...
Our township is making fair progress. Mr. Darragh is making his shop larger and greatly adding to the appearance of the building. Mr. Withers is having a rather imposing edifice erected on the square. Mr. Koberstein is also having a house erected on a section he has lately become possessed of. ...
Feilding Star, Volume XX, Issue 65, 15 September 1898
Rongotea Notes.
The rain which has fallen during the past few day will have a beneficial effect on the grass, crops, etc. A quarter of an inch fell on Saturday. The farmers say it requires about an inch of rain to fall each day for a week to have lasting results. ...
The annual meeting of the Rongotea Dairy Company is to be held in the Hall on Wednesday, September 28th, The following business will be dealt with; ... A. Richmond and W. Koberstein retiring; ...
Feilding Star, Volumne XXI, Issue 65, 15 September 1899
Makino School
The Makino School was examined on tuesday, 12th
...
Standard I - Alvine Koberstein
Feilding Star, Volume XX, Issue 92, 17 October 1898
Rogotea Notes.
... Rongotea is steadily progressing. Mr. Koberstein and Mr. Buchanan have just had rsidences erected on their properties. Many of the farmers have had their houses repainted. ...
Feilding Star, Volume XXI, Issue 158, 6 January 1900
Manchester Road Board
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[Several road issues were brought up] ... From S. W. Koberstein asking Board to metal Spur Road from Makino Road. ...
Feilding Star, 1 March 1900
Rongotea Notes
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The butcher, Mr. Bishop of Feilding, has sold his business to Mr. Hopping, and the latter has resold to Mr. Koberstein of Makino...
Feilding Star, Volume XXII, Issue 179, 1 February 1901
Manchester Road Board
The monthly meeting of the Manchester Road Board was held today.
...
Koberstein Bros. waited on the Board to ask that the road through Pharazyn's late estate be made to give access to their property. they were willing to raise a loan for the purpose.
They were informed that Mr. Pharazyn had not handed it over to the board and if they could get him to do so the Board would do as requested. Until the road was tranferred to the Board the latter could not spend money on it. ...
Feilding Star, Volume XXII, Issue 245, 23 April 1901
Kimbolton.
...
Makino.
The result of the election was - Messrs Peterkin (chairman), Cameron, Koberstein, Mortensen, Newell, Pearson, Hart.
...
Feilding Star, Volumne XXIII, Issue 32, 5 August 1901
School Exhamination
The Rongotea school was examined on Friday by Dr. Smith and Mr. Milne. The following passed: -
...
Standard III - Otto Koberstein
Standard I. - Grace Koberstein
The Feilding Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 66, 13 September 1901
Makino.
Standard V. - Rudolph Koberstein
Standard III. - Alvina Koberstein
Feilding Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 1433, 12 May 1902
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6
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To Trespassers
Any persons found trespassing with dog or gun on our properties will be prosecuted.
F.W. Koberstein
F. Koberstein
E.T. Strawbridge
F. Walden
W. Baker
J. Knight
B.J. Mullins
Feilding Star, Volume XXIV, Issue 5, 5 July 1902
Manchester Road Board
... The following correspondence was received after the meeting commenced: ...
From F.W. Koberstein, drawing attention to state of the Spur Road, and asking that repairs be effected. -Engineer to have road attended to as soon as possible. ...
The Feilding Star, Volume XXIV, Issue 58, 6 September 1902
Makino School examination.
Standard IV. - Alvina Koberstein
Standard III. - Otto Koberstein
Feilding Star, Volume XXIV, Issue 161, 9 January 1903
Manchester Road Board
The monthly meeting of the Board was held to day, ...
From F.F. Haggitt, asking on behalf of Messrs Koberstein Bros., that Pharasyn Street be extended 18 chains. ...
Feilding Star, Volume XXIV, Issue 180, 2 February 1903
Makino School Picnic and Sports
The Makino school picnic, which took place on Wednesday last, was sadly interfered with by the inclement weather. The sports were got off between the showers. ...
Boys Race, Standard VI, V, IV George Terry 1, Otto Koberstein 2
...
The Feilding Star, Volume XXIV, Issue 251, 28 April 1903
Rongotea
The following gentlemen were elected as a School Committee for Rongotea School... A. Koberstein...
Editor note: Rongotea is South of Feilding New Zealand by about 18 Km.
Feilding Star, Volume XIV, Issue 251, 28 April 1903
Makino Road
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[about] annual meeting of householders last evening evinced the increased ... ballot being taken resulted in the election of Messrs. ... R. W. Koberstein ...
Feilding Star, Volume XXV, Issue 42 4 August 1903
Local and General News
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Letters of naturalisations have been issued by Colonial Secretary to R.P. Koberstein and John Mandall, both of Feilding. ...
Feilding Star, Volume XXV, Issue 47, 10 August 1903
Rongotea School Examination.
...
Standard III. - ... Grace Koberstein ...
Here is a list of school examination results from The Feilding Star, Volume XXV, issue 78, 15 September 1903
Newspaper article
MAKINO ROAD SCHOOL
The above school was examined on Friday last by Inspector Milne, with the following passes:-
Standard VII. - Charles Sutherland
Standard VI. - Claude Browning, Olive Hart, Gladys Holden, Lizzie Holder, Jennie Newell, Maud Strawbridge.
Standard V. - Walter Reid, Emily Hubner, Alvina Koberstein, Lizzie Waldin.
Standard IV. - Herbert Fisher, Otto Koberstein, Eva Baker, Myrtle Pilcher, Mabel Sutherland, Ellen Terry, Emily Townsend, Gladys Waldin, Dorothy Wrightson
Standard III. - Bertie Bosher, Arthur Holder, Clarence Taylor, Percy Taylor, Harriet Fisher, Kathleen Holden, Cora Sutherland.
Standard II. - John Younger, George Koberstein, Wilson McDonnel, John Strawbridge, Arthur Terry, Lily Baker, Myrtle Reid, Beatrice Smith, May younger.
Standard I. - Maggie Capper, Annie Curreen, Bertie Henson.
Editor note: Makino road is still the main road leading our of Feilding, New Zealand, even today. I don't see any evidence of the school on that road now. There are three children of Frederick William Koberstein Jr. in these examinations. Assuming the Standard numbers are grades similar to grades 1 through 7 here in the united states we can calculate approximate birth years as follows
Name Grade Age Calculated birth Birth
Alvina Koberstein Standard V 11 1892 ?
Otto Koberstein Standard IV 10 1893 1866
George Koberstein Standare II 8 1895 1893
Furthermore the last names of their classmates are probably families of similar ages from this area, maybe some of them even had ancestors that immigrated from the same location: Baker, Bosher, Browning, Capper, Curreen, Fisher, Hart, Henson, Holden Holder, Hubner, McDonnel, Newell, Pilcher, Reid, Smith, Strawbridge, Sutherland, Taylor, Terry, Townsend, Waldin, Wrightson, Younger
Feilding Star, Volume XXV, Issue 97, 25 September 1903
Advertisements.
In the Matter of "The Counties Act, 1886," and the several Amendments thereof.
To the Chairman and Councillor of the Oroua county.
The humble petitionof the undersigned sheweth:-
1. That the person signing this petition are majority of the Ratepayers of the Manchester Road District and whose property in respec of which they are rated is situated within the County of Oroua and aggregates not less than half the rateable property in the said County.
2. That your petitioners are desirous that the Manchester Road Board shall be dissolved and merged in the Orous County Council.
YourPetitioners, therfore, humbly pray that your Council may be pleased to take such steps as may be necessary to make a special order dissolving the Manchester Road Board and mergin the same in the Oroua County Council.
And your petitioners will, as in duty bound ever humbly pray, etc.
... C. Koberstein ... F. & O. Koberstein ... F. W. Koberstein, ...
Feilding Star, Volume XXV, Issue 146, 5 December 1903
Makino Road School Concert
...
The Makino School was packed last evening when a most enjoyable concert was given, principally by the school children, ... A nigger (sic) dialogue was given by Claud Browning and Otto Koberstein and elicited great applause.
Feilding Star, Volume XXV, Issue 190, 30 January 1904
Makino Road Notes.
Beautiful weather prevailed on Wednesday when the annual school picnic took place. ...
For attendance, specials were present by Messrs Carthew and Koberstein and won by George and Otto Koberstein who had no missed a day throughtout the year. ...
Feilding Star, Volume XXV, Issue 265 29 April 1904
Local and General News
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The sale of land held by Messrs Gorton and Son on Wednesday in the Assembly Rooms, consisting of the Burnside Estate, near Halcombe, was successful. No. 2 section, 47 acres, purchased by Mr. H. Harris bought L22. No. 7 section, 159 acres, at L13, was sold to Mr. Koberstein; and No 12, 50 acres, at L16 17s 6d, was knocked down to Mr. Schmidt. After the sale Nos. 3 and 4, at L21 per acre and No. 5, at L20, were purchased by Mr. Koberstein. It is expected that the remainder of the sections will be sold privately. ...
Feilding Star, Volume XXV, Issue 316, 28 June 1904
Local and General News.
...
The following properties have changed hands recently through the agency of Mr E. O. Mackay; - Messrs Koberstein Bros., 230 acres, Colyton; ...
Feilding Star, Volume XXVII, Issue 122, 18 December 1904
Local and General News
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Mr. F. W. Koberstein inserts a notice of thanks in connection with his recent bereavement. ...
Feilding Star, Oroua & Kiwitea Counties Gazette. Publish Daily. Friday, February 10, 1905
Local and General News
...
Messrs J.T. Barry and Co., land agents, report having disposed of recently 22 1/2 acres with dwellin, Halcombe Road, to Mr. Koberstein; ...
Feilding Star, Volume XXVII, Issue 56, 28 September 1905
Local and General News
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Through the agency of Messrs Barry and Co, Mr Raymont Walsh has disposed of 3o acres of his property in Kimbolton Road to Mr. Carl Koberstein at L35 per acre. ...
Feilding Star, Volumne XXVII, Issue 196, 19 March 1906
Makino School
The Makino School picnic and distribution of prizes took place on Wednesday, 18th
Standard VI ... Otto Koberstein
Third Primer Class ... Arthur Koberstein
First Primer ... Jim Koberstein ... Harold Koberstein
For Vegetable Gardens .. George Koberstein
Feilding Star, Volume XXV, Issue 262, 26 April 1904
Meeting of Householders
Feilding High School
...
The following committee was elected for th eensuing year: ...
Rongotea
Messrs H. Hunt (chairman), H. Ehrborn, J. Glover, A. Persson, A. Koberstein, J. Broadbelt, J. Penney (secretary). ...
Feilding Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 252 19 April 1905
Local and General News
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The results of the Rongotoa Town Board election are as follows: - A. Koberstein 29, J. Penny 27, W. H. Foster 25, A. G. Hickford 22, F. Vile 22. The unsuccessful candidates were: t. Sutton 19, J. Broadbelt 16, J. Glover 14. ...
Feilding Star, Volume I, Issue 43, 20 August 1906
Rongtea correspondent
After a very wet time we are now experiencing better weather, which is much needed by our farming friends.
The price of land is still upwards and many properties continue to change hands. Mr. H. Botcher has purchased a secion near the town, and will build at once.
Mr. Koberstein has disposed of his farm, and has let the contract to the Messrs Sutton for a large two-table billiard saloon with ship, etc., in the front. It will face the Square, and will be quite an addition to our town. The same firm are also erecting a large house at Himatangi for Mr. Farmer. ...
The Feilding Star, Volume I, issue 148, 21 December 1906
Newspaper article
MAKINO SCHOOL
...
Standard III. - Hilda Koberstein
Standard I. - Art. Koberstein
Primer 3. - Walter Koberstein
Primer 2. - James Koberstein
Primer 1. - Harold Koberstein
Feilding Star, 5 February 1907
Flock Sheep
Judge - Mr. R. Tanner, Longburn.
...Class 107, ... F.W. Koberstein...
...Class 109, ... F.W. Koberstein...
Feilding Star, Volume I, Issue 287, 10 June 1907
Stock Market
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we had a good yarding of both sheep and cattle ...
Mr. Koberstein's sale on Saturday was well attended by buyers, both local and from a distance, and a first class sale resulted...
Feilding Star, Volume I, Issue 288, 11 June 1907
Mr. Hopping's Disposal Sale
Mr. Charles Hopping, the well known Taikorea settler, having recently disposed of his farm to Mr. F.W. Koberstein, has entrusted the sale of the whole of his live and dead stock to the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., ...
The Feilding Star, Volume I, Issue 291, 14 June 1907
Popular Settler entertained
... A social evening .. John Holder and W. Koberstein...
glad to learn that Mr. Koberstein was not going further than Rongotea, wher he had purchased Mr. C. Hopping's farm.
...been resident in the district .. Mr. Koberstein for nine years...
...both of them had proved genuine settlers...
Feilding Star, Volume II, Issue 408, 29 October 1907
Local and General
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Messrs Albert Smith and C. Charles of Rongokokako (Forty-Mile bush), have disposed of their properties to Messrs Koberstein and Giesley respectively, of the Feilding district. ...
Feilding Star, Volume II, Issue 579, 23 May 1908
Local and General
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Mr. W. Koberstein, who removed from the Makimo district to Rongotea a short time ago has purchased Mr Mabie's farm, of 250 acres. This farm adjoins the present property of Mr. Koberstein. ...
Feilding Star, Volume III, Issue 796, 5 February 1909
The Ram Fair. Additional Sales
After we went to press yesterday, the following sales were made at the Feilding Ram Fair. ...
On behalf of Smith Bros., Colyton. - 25 2-tooth rams offered. Prices from 1 1/2gns. Buyers: C. Koberstein, and J. Linklator.
...
On behalf of Smith Bros, Colyton. - 25 offered, 8 sold at 1 1/4gs. Buyers: C. Koberstein and J. Linklator.
Feilding Star, Volume III, Issue 800, 10 February 1909
New Advertisements. ...
Gorton and Son hold an unreserved sale of furniture, etc., at Rongotea, on account Mr. A. Koberstein, on 16th February. ...
Feilding Star, Volume III, Issue 852, 14 April 1909
Manawatu County Council. Monthly Meeting.
The monthly meeting of the above was held today. ...
Rate-Roll
The following transfers on the rate roll were agreed to: ...
Koberstein Bros. to E.L. Holmwood, Lots 118 and 119, part section 384, etc, Carnarvon. ...
Feilding Star, Volume III, Issue 886, 24 May 1909
Supreme Court. Cases for Palmerston Sitting.
The list of cases to be dealt with at the sitting of the Supreme Court, which opens before Mr. Jutie Chapman tomorrow, is as follows:- ...
Divorce Suits.
C.T. Gray (Mr. Cooper) v. Emil Gray and R. Koberstein (no appearance), adultery. ...
Feilding Star, 4 March 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 Bulls Sale
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Owing to Monday, the 8th instant, clasing with Messrs F. and O. Koberstein's clearing sale at Bainesse, the usual Bulls Stock Sale will not be held until the 15th inst.
Feilding Star, Volume III, Issue 82, 6 March 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 Auctions.
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Clearing Sale at Bainesse - Monday, March 8 at 12 noon.
... instruction from Messrs F. and O. Koberstein who have sold their farm, to sell the property, at Bainesse Railway Station, -
200 2-th ewes
800 4 and 5yr ewes
260 4 and 5yr Romney ewes
800 mixed lambs, good line.
80 4-th ewes.
103 p.b. Romney ewe lambs, bred by Baker.
30 p.b. Romney rams, bred by Cobb.
40 2-yr heifers in calf.
1 bull.
1 Jersey cow in milk.
4 good draught horses and harness.
4 hacks.
1 harness horse (well known hunter Grey Dick).
3 young horses
1 Gascoigne press
1 set. Avery scales.
1 Swamp plough
1 d.f. plough, disc harrows cambridge roller mower, farmer's favourite drill tip dray, git and harness
350 totara posts.
25 strainers
Half ton galvanised wire.
Household furniture, poultry dogs, etc.
Also on account F. W. Koberstein - 100 Woodendean Romney ewe lambs.
Feilding Star, Volume III, Issue 901, 10 June 1909
Important Land Sale
Glen Oroua, Manawatu.
Mr. R. W. Koberstein has instructed the undersigned to sell by Public Auction in Abraham and Williams' Horse Bazaar, Palmerston North at 1 p.m. on Saturday, 12th June 1909.
480 acres of the richest dairyland in the Manawatu District, subdivided into 6 sections, ranging from 34 acres to 131 acres 2 roods 0 perches.
Easy Terms: 10 per cent on fall of hammer, 10 per cet on 1st July, when possession isgiven, balance 3 years at 5 per cent.
Feilding Star, Volume IV, Issue 1049, 2 December 1909
Rongotea Show
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Handwriting, girls, Miss O. Koberstein 1 ...
Feilding Star, Volume IV, Issue 1177, 6 May 1910
Oroua County Council. Monthly Meeting
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Transfers.
The following alterations were made in the rate-roll: O. Koberstein to K.S. and M.R. Prior, Block X., 9 acres. ...
Feilding Star, Volume V, Issue 1407, 3 February 1911
Taikorea. School picnic and prize giving
The attractive farm at Taikorea recently disposed of by Mr. Koberstein to Mrs Bridge of Feilding was the scene of the picnic held by the families of Taikorea to celebrate the opening of the school on the new site and the annual prize-giving. ...
Feilding Star, Volumne V, Issue 1494, 17 May 1911
New Advertisements
An important sale of 100 Jersey and Holstein cows, pigs, horses, implements, etc., on account of Mr. F. W. Koberstein, Taikorea, will be held by the N.Z. Load and Mercantile Agency Co., on Wednesday, May 31.
Feilding Star, Volume XI, Issue 1561, 4 August 1911
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5
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recieved instruction from Mr F. W. Koberstein to sell as above-
50 S.H. Grade Jersey and Holstein cross cows
20 Jersey cross heifers ...
Feilding Star, Volumne VI, Issue 1583, 30 August 1911
Wedding
Koberstein - Cuff
The marriage of Maud, fourth daughter of Mrs. E. Cuff, of Littlewood, Halcombe, to Otto Koberstein of Wellington ... took place ... on Wednesday ... Mr. Otto Koberstein, nephew of the bridegroom, filled the position of best man. Mr and Mrs Koberstein are to reside in Wellington.
Feilding Star, Volume VI, Issue 1614, 5 October 1911
Cricket.
...
The following team from the Feilding Cricket Club will travel to Cheltenham on Saturday ... W. Koberstein
Feilding Star, Volume VI, Issue 1692, 12 January 1912
How Feilding Clips Fared
The third wool sales fo the Wellington series took place today in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall. Buyers attended in strong force, and included reprsentatives from all the wool consuming centres. The New Zealand wollen mills ...
The following are some of the sales made by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency co. of interest to the Feilding distric: F. W. Koberstein 10d, ...
Feilding Star, Volumne VI, Issue 1700, 22 January 1912
Death of Mr. F.W. koberstein
Mr. Frederick Willimam Koberstein, of Rongotea, died at his home yesterday, at the age of 94 years. Arriving in the district in 1876, he was one of the pioneers of the district, and literally carved his home out of the bush. He was a good citizen, and had the respect of all his neighbors. Of a strong constitution, he had never known what sickness was, and it was only three day before his death with old age telling its tale that he was confined to his bed, and he peacefully pssed away yesterday full of years an dhonours. He leaves a family of five sons and one daughter. The sons are: Augustus (Taikorea), William (Colyton), Amco (patea), Carl (Queensland), Fred (Wellington), and Watta (Shannon); and the daughter, Mrs C. Hartley (Wellington).
Feilding Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2425, 1 April 1914
Excursion to Wereroa State Farm.
A visit to the Wereroa Experimental Farm, organised by Mr. W. Dibble, Fields Instructor, for Apiti farmers, took place yesterday. The farmers who participated were Messrs G.H. Purnell, P. McDay, Hugh Osborne, J. Cowan, F. Elliott, B. McKay and Harry Osborne, and they were accompanied by Messrs F. W. Koberstein, Dibble and Moynihan (shannon). The Apiti men travelled in Mr. Guy's big car, and the others in Mr. Koberstein's and a pleasant run was made both ways.
Feilding Star, Volume XI, Issue 1759, 3 April 1912
Manawatu City Council. Monthly Meeting. ...
The Chairman said it was understood Mr. Koberstien was giving the land free.
Mr. Graham said that was a mistake. Similar clams by Mr. Hopping and Mr. Sanson had been settled by the Council. Mr. Koberstein had paid L27 10s per acre for this land. It was a small matter and Mr. Koberstein thought it was better for the Council to settle it without the expense of legal proceedings. He held that Mr. Koberstien was entitled to the value of the land, less some slight betterment, which was only a small item.
Unpon consideration Mr. Koberstein offered to accept L52. After about an hour's discussion, Mr. Gray proposed that an offer of L32 10s be make to Mr. Koberstein, providing he is not asked to move the fence.
The Motion was carried.
Mr. Koberstein said he would not accept the offer. ...
Feilding Star, Volumne VIII, Issue 2313, 17 March 1914
Colyton. The school picnic
The Colyton School had its annual outing yesterday...
prize list for sports: -
Girls under 16. - ... Jane Koberstein 1
Boys 100 yards ... Harold Koberstein
Boys Waling Race, 440 yards ... Harold Koberstein
Feilding Star, Volume VI, Issue 1784, 6 May 1912
Dairying. The Colyton Factory
A meeting of the settlers of the Colyton district was held in the local hall on Saturday night, to consider the question of forming a co-operative company to take over the factory owned by Mr. Gillies. Only a small number of dairymen turned up to the meeting. Mr. J.J. Murphy was voted to the chair, and expressed his regret that more of the settlers were not present. The factory was most convenient for them at the present time, and if a stranger got hold of it the settlers might get into t much worse position. He was sorry Mr. Gillies found it necessary to leave the district.
Mr. Gillies siad failing health compelled him to dispose of the factory. He wished to give the supplier the first opportunity of buying the factory. He said they could have the whole factory, with two acres freehold, as a going concern, for L1250. He would welcome inspection.
The chairman said there was a suficient number of daiymen in the immediate neighbourhood to take over factory and make it very payable proposition, if they ran it as it should be.
The answer to a question, Mr. Gillies said he had manufactured 63 tons of butter last year. He would be willing to take L600 cash and the balance to remain for three or five years at 6 per cent.
The Chairman proposed that Messrs Waldon, Koberstein and Laing inspect the factory, interview all the supplier, and call another meeting to report and to consider the matter of taking over the factory.
Mr. Koberstein recorded the motion, which was agreed to.
Feilding Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2262, 8 January 1914
The Wellington series. Some Local Clips
...
second wool sale of the season was held yesterday ... The following are some of the sales ... F. W. Koberstein 10 1/4d per lb.
Feilding Star, Volume VII, Issue 2315, 20 March 1914
The Koberstein Sale
N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. report: On Wednesday we held a most successful clearing sale of high class dairy stock on account of F.W. Koberstein. There was a large attendance of local and outside buyers, resulting in keen competition ...
The Feilding Star, Volume XI, Issue 2363, 16 May 1914
A. and P. Association
The following nominations have been received for officers and committee of the Feilding A. and P. Associaton:...
F.W. Koberstein
Editor note: From what I have research A. and P. stands for
Feilding Star, Volumne XI, Issue 2374, 6 June 1914
Changing Properties
..., F. W. Koberstein to Wm. Rentoul, ...
The Feilding Star, Volume XI, issue 2462, 2 October 1914
Newspaper article
Tennis, The Taonui Club
Feilding Star, Volume XI, Issue 2886, 14 December 1915
Educational.
Proficiency passes ...
Competency passes ...
Taonui.- J. Koberstein ...
Feiling Star, Volume XIII, Issue 3136, 9 January 1917
The woman Hilda Koberstein reported missing yesterday...
charged with attempting to commit suicide..remanded to Wellington...undergo medical treatment.
Feilding Star, Volume XIV, Issue 35233, 21 June 1918
Football Tomorrow's matches
...
There will be one senior game and two junior games at Feilding tomorrow afternoon. the senior game is between Palmerston High School firsts and the Technical Old Boys' ...
The following will represent Feilding juniors against Kia Toa on the racccourse at 3 p.m. ... B. Koberstein ...
Feilding Star, Volume XIV, Issue 3554, 10 August 1918
Personal
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Private H.R. Hayden, of Makino, has been wounded, aso 2nd Lieut. A.G. Stunnel and Pvt. A.C. Koberstein of Feilding. Pvt. E.A. Taylor of Makino is now reported as not a severe case. ...
Feilding Star, Volume XIV, Issue 3584, 14 September 1918
Personal
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The following are reported killed in action: Pte. A. Greenhow (Bunnythorpe), L.-Cpl. A.C. Koberstein (Feilding), Pte. R. Jarvie (Bulls)...
Feilding Star, Volume XIV, Issue 3616, 22 October 1918
Personal
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[various war deaths are enumerated then it mentioned that] ... Privates Allerby, Hughes, and Koberstein, and each one has paid the supreme sacrifce.
The Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 3850, 29 September 1919, 30 September 1919, and 1 October 1919
Wood and Coal
A. B. Koberstein
Yard: Corner of Kimbolton road and Weld street.
Stocks of Matai and Maire any lengths. Household and Steam Coal delivered to any part of the borough.
Here is a breif History of Feilding NZ.