Sanders, Edward Walter

Hutt News 26 July 1928
OBITUARY.
Jane Sanders.
An old and highly respected resident of Taita passed away last week at the age of 71 years, in the person of Mrs. Jane Sanders, after a long illness. The late Mrs Sanders was of a quiet and unassuming nature and enjoyed the confidence of her many friends. Her husband predeceased her some four years ago. She was a devoted mother and leaves a family of three daughters Mrs E. Bentley (Taita), Mrs. Gadsby, (Petone), and Mrs Johnson (Auckland), and five sons Messrs Frederick (Hamilton), Harry (Petone), Frank (Wellington), Len and Edward (Taita). The interment took place at the Anglican Cemetery when a large crowd of friends attended.

Free BDM Birth Records show Date Birth Registered: June 1898, District: Aston, Name: Edward Walter Sanders, Volume: 6d, Page: 439
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The district Aston is in the county of Warwickshire

- unsure if correct E. Saunders
Hutt News 20 June 1929
TAITA NOTES.
Hall Committee.
The sixth annual meeting of the Taita Hall Committee was held June 10th, the chairman (Mr. F. S. Hewer) presiding.
There was a very good attendance, and great interest was displayed in the business before the meeting.
The report and balance sheet presented by the secretary (Mr. Pemberton), was considered entirely satisfactory, the retiring committee being complimented on the result of the year''s working.
The residents, expressed themselves as very pleased that the mortgage on the hall had been reduced by £100.
The assets were:- land and buildings, less depreciation, stood at £1120; furniture and fittings, £18O; cash in Bank £60/16/8; The only liability was the mortgage of £300.
The following committee was elected:— Messrs F. S. Hewer (chairman), W. Hutchison (deputy chairman), V. Pemberton (secretary), C. Alsop (treasurer) S. Peck, D. McArthur, E. Saunders, E. Hewer, F. Bartosh, F. Westbury, H. Mason, G. Braddock, J. Butler, P. Ferretti, Y. Wilson, E. F. Jones.
Mention was made of the serious illness of Mr. A. Gadsby, one of the trustees; also of their old friend Mr. Rubein King, one of the staunchest supporters of the Hall Committee. It was decided to send a letter of condolence to both of these gentlemen and convey the meeting''s best wishes for their speedy recovery.
At the conclusion of the business a most enjoyable time was spent in
dancing to music supplied by Mr. Wright who provided many fine selections on the electrical gramophone, to the great enjoyment of all present. The ladies excelled themselves with the delightful supper they provided and they well earned the vote of thanks which was accorded to them. Mr. Wright. was also warmly thanked for his services. In replying Mr. Wright said that he would only be too pleased to oblige at the local gatherings on any future occasion.


1941 Wellington Suburbs Electoral Roll Edward Walter Sanders, Taita, Farmer

Death Details
1988/31942, Edward Walter Sanders, Date of Birth: 10 April 1898 - Date of Death 16/6/1988 from Death Registration