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William Hooper and Flora E
Barnard
W ILLIAM HOOPER BARNARD son of James and Emma Barnard was born 01 Jan 1868 in Oamaru, and died 18 May 1935 aged 66 years in Palmerston North. He married FLORA ELIZABETH JEFFRIES 10 Jul 1892 in St Marks Church, Wellington, daughter of FREDERICK JEFFRIES (he was said to have been a fisherman) and MARY MACDONALD. She was born Abt. 1869 in Blenheim, and died 22 Apr 1954 in Hawera.1886 - William with two other boys were amusing
themselves by using the picks left by the workmen engaged in excavating a
pipe vault at the back of the workshop. All were apprentices employed at
Mr. Ballinger's when one boy struck one of the supports with his
pick, and a mass of stuff fell upon him. AS the boy lay on the ground,
some more earth and rock fell on him which killed him instantly. The
verdict was "accidental death" but the precautions one needs to take to
protect life would have remained with him for the rest of his
MARRIAGES Barnard - Jeffries.
On the 10th August 1892 at St. Mark's Church, Wellington, by the Rev R
Coffey, William Hooper, only son of James Barnard, Newtown, to Flora
Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Fredrick Jeffries. Cheltenham papers please
copy In 1893 William and Flora moved
to live at Palmerston North where he carried on his plumbing and
then the opportunity came to join the Fire Brigade rising in rank to
Superitendant living at Central Fire Station, Cuba Street, Palmerston
Nth
MR. W.H. BARNARD - FIRE CHIEF
PASSES AFTER LONG RECORD OF SERVICE Following an illness lasting seven weeks, Mr.
William Hooper Barnard, superintendent of the Palmerston North Fire
Brigade for nearly a quarter of a century, and a highly efficient and
popular officer, passed away at 4 a.m. today. Not only because he was a
well-known personality, highly respected by all sections of the community,
but also because of his splendid work in fire-fighting and dealing with
serious conflagrations which have from time to time occurred in the city,
there will be deep regret at his passing. Born in Oamaru, Mr.Barnard spent most of his boyhood
in Wellington where he married Miss. F. Jeffries. His first occupation on
coming to this centre some 43 years ago was that of a plumber and 42 years
had elapsed last January since he linked up with the Palmerston North Fire
Brigade, then a unit of very modest dimensions. He subsequently joined the
staff of the Borough Council, working up to the position of both works
foreman there and volunteer foreman of the Fire Brigade. When the latter
was established as an institution for which the town accepted the
financial responsibility, with the underwriters, Mr. Barnard became of the
permanent staff attached to the station. Zeal and capability in attending
to his duties saw him made steady progress through the officers' ranks,
and 23 years ago, when Superintendent Warner was appointed to
Christchurch, Mr. Barnard succeeded to the position on May 22, 1912.
During his long association with the brigade, Mr. Barnard saw it grow with
the city, developing in stages from the manual engine of the volunteers to
the subsequent high pressure equipment, with reels, of the permanent
brigade, and the transition of the mode of transport from horse-drawn
vehicles to the present modern and powerful motors. From the time he joined the brigade in 1893, Mr.
Barnard had faithfully and energetically discharged his responsible duties
and had been instrumental, through his fire-fighting efforts, in
protecting from the flames, property worth hundreds of thousands of
pounds. Throughout his career as superintendent, he maintained a kindly
but firm discipline, and today the men attached to the large station in
Cuba Street, where three engines, besides the tender, are kept in
readiness, feel that they have lost a leader in the full sense of the
word. Mr. Barnard never shirked personal risk where it was necessary, led
his men like a true fireman and by his example maintained a superb morale
among what is recognised by property owners in the city as a very
well-trained and efficient brigade. He was always gallant in his
endeavours, yet extremely loath to receive praise where it was undoubtedly
due. With him the brigade and its maintenance at the proper strength was
always his first duty, and he was not one to forget the welfare of the men
who served so willingly under him. TESTIMONY TO ABILITY Possessing the gold star in recognition of 20 years
service and eight gold bars awarded subsequently at two-yearly intervals,
Mr. Barnard was a past president and a life member of the United Fire
Brigades Association and was president for the current year of the New
Zealand branch of the British Institute of Fire Engineers - a marked
testimony to the Dominion-wide respect for his service and ability. He was
superintendent of the Palmerston North branch of the St. John Ambulance
Association, in whose activities he took a close interest and a
vice-president of the Palmerston North City Silver Band. Mr. Barnard was a
member of the Manchester Unity, I.O.O.F., and an ex-member of the old
Wellington Naval Volunteers, with whom he showed his prowess both as a
rifle and artillery manksman. He was, in the earlier years of his Fire
Brigade service, a familiar and successful figure in fire-fighting
competitions. The deceased officer is survived by his widow and
two sons, Messrs. James Barnard (Eltham) and Jack Barnard (Timaru), to
whom the deep sympathy of many friends will be extended in their
bereavement. There are ten grandchildren. Another son, Mr. P. Barnard,
predeceased his father nearly five years ago. Today the flags on the Central Fire Station and
Municipal Buildings were flying at half-mast as a mark of respect for Mr.
Barnard. The interment will take place in the Kelvin Grove
Cemetery tomorrow afternoon. Full Fire Brigade funeral honours will be
accorded the late Superintendent and the casket will be conveyed on a fire
engine to his last resting place. Wreaths will follow in another engine in
the cortege and a squad of firemen will march in front. It is the
intention of the City Silver Band and the St. John Ambulance Brigade to be
in attendance. MANAWATU STANDARD 19th MAY, 1935
FINAL TRIBUTES LATE MR. W.H.
BARNARD AN IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL Accorded the full honour of a fireman's funeral, the
late Mr. W.H. Barnard, superintendent of the Palmerston North Fire
Brigade, who passed away early on Saturday morning, was borne reverently
yesterday afternoon to his last resting place, the Kelvin Grove Cemetery.
Hundreds of mourners, including many from other centres, paid their final
tributes, taking part in the exceptionally lengthy cortege, which, by the
time in reached the cemetery, consisting of some 150 vehicles. It was an
eloquent testimony to the esteem in which the late superintendent was
held. The fire-bell clanged slowly as the cortege, headed
by the City Silver Band playing "A Garland of Flowers" left the Central
Fire Station for All Saints' Church, where Canon G.Y. Woodward conducted a
short service. The choir sang "Lead Kindly Light" and at the conclusion of
the service, the organist Mr. J. Holmes Runnicles, played Handel's "Dead
March" (Saul). The procession then moved off for the cemetery, the
pall-bearers at the church being Messrs. J.A. Nash, M.P., and A.J. Graham,
ex-chairman of the Fire Board; Mr. A.E. Mansford, present chairman;
Superintendent Woolley (Wellington Fire Brigade); Superintendent Morrison
(Hawera); and Mr. Gibson (Wellington), secretary of the New Zealand branch
of the Institute of Fire Engineers. Marching immediately behind the band were the Fire
Police, Fire Brigade Old Boys, St. John Ambulance Brigade and visiting
fire brigade superintendents. Then came a tender laden with wreaths and
the large fire engine carrying the casket, on which was placed the late
Mr. Barnard's fire helmet. Cars followed with the chief mourners and close
friends. The Order of Procession underwent a change on
reaching the Victoria Avenue intersection. Quietly, the marchers' ranks
opened up allowing the fire engines to continue straight on to the front.
As these and other vehicles passed, the firemen stepped on to them with
absolute precision, the cortege never halting until it reached the
cemetery with the engines in the lead. Firemen stood at the salute and the
bell was tolled as the cortege passed the Terrace End
station. At the cemetery, the casket was borne to the
graveside by six pallbears from the United Manawatu Lodge - Bros. G.G.
Priest, A. Roe, J.A. Grant, A.W. Thompson, A.J. Elliott and R. Donald.
Canon Woodward conducted the service which was followed by the Masonic
rites performed by W.M., G.G. Priest, Bros, J.A. Grant, W.W. Coutts and
A.E. Mansford, and the funeral service of the Oddfellows. Finally members
of the Fire Brigade filed slowly up to the grave, saluted, and passed
on. The numerous wreaths and other floral tributes
included those from officers and members of the Palmerston North,
Wellington, Auckland, Wanganui, Feilding, Masterton and Hawera Fire
Brigades; the Fire Brigades Association of New Zealand; Palmerston North
Fire Board; permanent staff of the Palmerston North Fire Brigade; Lodge
United Manawatu; Wellington district staff of St. John Ambulance; Loyal
Britannia Lodge; Wanganui Fire Board; Palmerston North City Council and
staff; Palmerston North Fire Police; Palmerston North Division of St. John
Ambulance; Institute of Fire Engineers (New Zealand Division); directors
and staff of Colonial Motor Co. Ltd. (Wellington); Ford Motors (Manawatu)
Ltd.; Levy's, Ltd. (Wellington); Cosmopolitan Club; old friends of
Cosmopolitan Club; Superintendent and Mrs. Warner (Christchurch);
Superintendent and Mrs. Woolley (Wellington).
Their three
sons: 1. JAMES HOOPER BARNARD 2. J Obituary: John E Barnard - Well known to soldiers at Burnham Military Camp during WW2, Mr John Barnard (at birth and death registered as Jack) died in Timaru on Thursday. Born at Palmerston North, he attended the Palmerston North Boys High School. At the age of 18 he enlisted and went overseas WW1. He was wounded in service and was discharged with commissioned rank. He rejoined the army at the outset of WW2. Mr Barnard was a staff member of the Timaru Municipal Electric Department for 21 years. One of Mr Barnard's main interests was the RSA. He had several terms on the South Canterbury RSA executive committee and was always in demand as marshal of town processions. He organised the display and school children at the Timaru visit of the Queen. Mr Barnard was a member of the Masonic fraternity and with his wife keenly supported the Timaru Choral Society. WW1 - Category - Nominal Roll Vol 2; Regimental No. 30160; Next of Kin W H Barnard living at Fire Station, Cuba St, Palmerston North; Roll 49 Page 9; Occupation Clerk Rank Corporal 3. PERCY WILLIAM BARNARD ![]() Their children Patty Hooper; Joan Frances; Owen William; Maurice Scott McDonald ; Elizabeth Moyra; and Percy Gavin* Barnard
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