A son of James Burnett (1826-1872) & Martha Jane Fletcher (1827-1902)
Hubert was the 3rd Mayor of Woodville 1891-1894 and 1903-1909
He married Edith Johnston Boor in All Saints' Church on 2nd Aug 1888
their children
1891 - 1960 Eric Arnold Burnett (+Tassell)
1893 - 1912 Lionel William 'Leo' Burnett
. went missing aged 18. Body found 34 years later
1899 - 1993 Elfrida Helen Burnett (+Melhuish)
1895 - 1995 Mary Frances Burnett (+Kay)
1910 - 1916 Margaret Averill Burnett (aged 6)
Manawatu Standard, 10 March 1941
BURNETT - On 10th March 1941, at his residence, Hampden street, Nelson, after a very short illness, Hubert, son of the late James Burnett and beloved husband of Edith Burnett; aged 70 years.
Manawatu Standard, 11 March 1941
Death Of Mr Hubert Burnett Advice was received in Woodville yesterday that Mr Hubert Burnett had passed away that morning at his home in Hamilton Street, Nelson. Mr Burnett was the fourth son of Mr James Burnett, a surveyor on the West Coast in the early days. He was educated at the Bishop's School and Nelson College, attending the latter from 1871 to 1878 inclusive. He was a member of the first Rugby Fifteen and played in the first match against Wellington College in 1876. On the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee in 1936, he led the Nelson College team on to the field of play.
After leaving College, Mr Burnett studied law, being articled to Mr Bunny. He practised his profession at Woodville. He returned to Nelson 14 years ago.
Contemporary residents of Woodville, especially those who were interested in progressive activities and public life, look back with pride and admiration on the late Mr Burnett's extraordinary record of achievement, which extended from the eighties right up to about 1927. Mr Burnett, who was a member of a widely-known firm of legal practitioners, was at an early stage of Woodville's municipal status, solicitor to the Borough Council and his bent for serving the community led him into a wide field in which conspicuous ability was an outstanding characteristic throughout his remarkable career. As third Mayor of Woodville, Mr Burnett held that position from 1890 till 1894 - years in which public works, including the Gorge railway and local railway buildings, besides roads and bridges were booming in the district. After an interval he again occupied the Mayoral chair (1903-1909), thus completing 12 years in all. During his latter term of office, Woodville saw the opening of the Coronation Swimming Baths, the official opening of the Ballance bridge by the late Rt. Hon. R. J. Seddon, the official opening of the new Post Office by the late Sir Joseph Ward, the establishment of municipal gasworks and substantial progress of the dairying industry. He served as the district's Hospital Board member; on the educational side he completed 28 years as chairman of the School Committee; he was also chairman of the library committee for a long period and as a churchman he served in the capacity of vicar's warden of Holy Trinity Church for no less than 31 years. Versatility was expressed in his captaincy of the Woodville Rifle Club. While the foregoing citations are incomplete, they serve amply to reveal the character of one whose services well merit the grateful memory of the community and it is small wonder that news of Mr Burnett's death caused much regret and called forth the most appreciative expressions from older members of the community with personal knowledge of their late friend. One event, possibly unique in municipal life, was recalled, the presentation of a silver cradle to the late Mr Burnett by the Borough Council on the occasion of the birth of his eldest son.
The late Mr Burnett was 79 years of age and was a native of Nelson. His wife, who survives him, was previous to their marriage, Miss Edith Boor, daughter of the late Sr Boor, of Nelson. They were married in All Saints' Church on 2nd August 1888. He leaves one son, Mr Eric Arnold Burnett and two daughters; Mrs Mary Frances Kay of Gisborne and Mrs Elfreda Helen Melhuish of Napier. Another son, Leo, lost his life in the bush near Takapau. One of the late Mr Burnett's brothers is Mr J. Burnett, railway engineer. Mrs Burnett is very well known in Woodville, one of her sisters being Mrs R. C. Tennent. Out of respect for the late Mr Burnett, the Borough Council flag was flown at half-mast to-day.
Hubert was the 3rd Mayor of Woodville 1891-1894 and 1903-1909
He married Edith Johnston Boor in All Saints' Church on 2nd Aug 1888
their children
1891 - 1960 Eric Arnold Burnett (+Tassell)
1893 - 1912 Lionel William 'Leo' Burnett
. went missing aged 18. Body found 34 years later
1899 - 1993 Elfrida Helen Burnett (+Melhuish)
1895 - 1995 Mary Frances Burnett (+Kay)
1910 - 1916 Margaret Averill Burnett (aged 6)
Manawatu Standard, 10 March 1941
BURNETT - On 10th March 1941, at his residence, Hampden street, Nelson, after a very short illness, Hubert, son of the late James Burnett and beloved husband of Edith Burnett; aged 70 years.
Manawatu Standard, 11 March 1941
Death Of Mr Hubert Burnett Advice was received in Woodville yesterday that Mr Hubert Burnett had passed away that morning at his home in Hamilton Street, Nelson. Mr Burnett was the fourth son of Mr James Burnett, a surveyor on the West Coast in the early days. He was educated at the Bishop's School and Nelson College, attending the latter from 1871 to 1878 inclusive. He was a member of the first Rugby Fifteen and played in the first match against Wellington College in 1876. On the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee in 1936, he led the Nelson College team on to the field of play.
After leaving College, Mr Burnett studied law, being articled to Mr Bunny. He practised his profession at Woodville. He returned to Nelson 14 years ago.
Contemporary residents of Woodville, especially those who were interested in progressive activities and public life, look back with pride and admiration on the late Mr Burnett's extraordinary record of achievement, which extended from the eighties right up to about 1927. Mr Burnett, who was a member of a widely-known firm of legal practitioners, was at an early stage of Woodville's municipal status, solicitor to the Borough Council and his bent for serving the community led him into a wide field in which conspicuous ability was an outstanding characteristic throughout his remarkable career. As third Mayor of Woodville, Mr Burnett held that position from 1890 till 1894 - years in which public works, including the Gorge railway and local railway buildings, besides roads and bridges were booming in the district. After an interval he again occupied the Mayoral chair (1903-1909), thus completing 12 years in all. During his latter term of office, Woodville saw the opening of the Coronation Swimming Baths, the official opening of the Ballance bridge by the late Rt. Hon. R. J. Seddon, the official opening of the new Post Office by the late Sir Joseph Ward, the establishment of municipal gasworks and substantial progress of the dairying industry. He served as the district's Hospital Board member; on the educational side he completed 28 years as chairman of the School Committee; he was also chairman of the library committee for a long period and as a churchman he served in the capacity of vicar's warden of Holy Trinity Church for no less than 31 years. Versatility was expressed in his captaincy of the Woodville Rifle Club. While the foregoing citations are incomplete, they serve amply to reveal the character of one whose services well merit the grateful memory of the community and it is small wonder that news of Mr Burnett's death caused much regret and called forth the most appreciative expressions from older members of the community with personal knowledge of their late friend. One event, possibly unique in municipal life, was recalled, the presentation of a silver cradle to the late Mr Burnett by the Borough Council on the occasion of the birth of his eldest son.
The late Mr Burnett was 79 years of age and was a native of Nelson. His wife, who survives him, was previous to their marriage, Miss Edith Boor, daughter of the late Sr Boor, of Nelson. They were married in All Saints' Church on 2nd August 1888. He leaves one son, Mr Eric Arnold Burnett and two daughters; Mrs Mary Frances Kay of Gisborne and Mrs Elfreda Helen Melhuish of Napier. Another son, Leo, lost his life in the bush near Takapau. One of the late Mr Burnett's brothers is Mr J. Burnett, railway engineer. Mrs Burnett is very well known in Woodville, one of her sisters being Mrs R. C. Tennent. Out of respect for the late Mr Burnett, the Borough Council flag was flown at half-mast to-day.
A son of James Burnett (1826-1872) & Martha Jane Fletcher (1827-1902)
Hubert was the 3rd Mayor of Woodville 1891-1894 and 1903-1909
He married Edith Johnston Boor in All Saints' Church on 2nd Aug 1888
their children
1891 - 1960 Eric Arnold Burnett (+Tassell)
1893 - 1912 Lionel William 'Leo' Burnett
. went missing aged 18. Body found 34 years later
1899 - 1993 Elfrida Helen Burnett (+Melhuish)
1895 - 1995 Mary Frances Burnett (+Kay)
1910 - 1916 Margaret Averill Burnett (aged 6)
Manawatu Standard, 10 March 1941
BURNETT - On 10th March 1941, at his residence, Hampden street, Nelson, after a very short illness, Hubert, son of the late James Burnett and beloved husband of Edith Burnett; aged 70 years.
Manawatu Standard, 11 March 1941
Death Of Mr Hubert Burnett Advice was received in Woodville yesterday that Mr Hubert Burnett had passed away that morning at his home in Hamilton Street, Nelson. Mr Burnett was the fourth son of Mr James Burnett, a surveyor on the West Coast in the early days. He was educated at the Bishop's School and Nelson College, attending the latter from 1871 to 1878 inclusive. He was a member of the first Rugby Fifteen and played in the first match against Wellington College in 1876. On the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee in 1936, he led the Nelson College team on to the field of play.
After leaving College, Mr Burnett studied law, being articled to Mr Bunny. He practised his profession at Woodville. He returned to Nelson 14 years ago.
Contemporary residents of Woodville, especially those who were interested in progressive activities and public life, look back with pride and admiration on the late Mr Burnett's extraordinary record of achievement, which extended from the eighties right up to about 1927. Mr Burnett, who was a member of a widely-known firm of legal practitioners, was at an early stage of Woodville's municipal status, solicitor to the Borough Council and his bent for serving the community led him into a wide field in which conspicuous ability was an outstanding characteristic throughout his remarkable career. As third Mayor of Woodville, Mr Burnett held that position from 1890 till 1894 - years in which public works, including the Gorge railway and local railway buildings, besides roads and bridges were booming in the district. After an interval he again occupied the Mayoral chair (1903-1909), thus completing 12 years in all. During his latter term of office, Woodville saw the opening of the Coronation Swimming Baths, the official opening of the Ballance bridge by the late Rt. Hon. R. J. Seddon, the official opening of the new Post Office by the late Sir Joseph Ward, the establishment of municipal gasworks and substantial progress of the dairying industry. He served as the district's Hospital Board member; on the educational side he completed 28 years as chairman of the School Committee; he was also chairman of the library committee for a long period and as a churchman he served in the capacity of vicar's warden of Holy Trinity Church for no less than 31 years. Versatility was expressed in his captaincy of the Woodville Rifle Club. While the foregoing citations are incomplete, they serve amply to reveal the character of one whose services well merit the grateful memory of the community and it is small wonder that news of Mr Burnett's death caused much regret and called forth the most appreciative expressions from older members of the community with personal knowledge of their late friend. One event, possibly unique in municipal life, was recalled, the presentation of a silver cradle to the late Mr Burnett by the Borough Council on the occasion of the birth of his eldest son.
The late Mr Burnett was 79 years of age and was a native of Nelson. His wife, who survives him, was previous to their marriage, Miss Edith Boor, daughter of the late Sr Boor, of Nelson. They were married in All Saints' Church on 2nd August 1888. He leaves one son, Mr Eric Arnold Burnett and two daughters; Mrs Mary Frances Kay of Gisborne and Mrs Elfreda Helen Melhuish of Napier. Another son, Leo, lost his life in the bush near Takapau. One of the late Mr Burnett's brothers is Mr J. Burnett, railway engineer. Mrs Burnett is very well known in Woodville, one of her sisters being Mrs R. C. Tennent. Out of respect for the late Mr Burnett, the Borough Council flag was flown at half-mast to-day.
Hubert was the 3rd Mayor of Woodville 1891-1894 and 1903-1909
He married Edith Johnston Boor in All Saints' Church on 2nd Aug 1888
their children
1891 - 1960 Eric Arnold Burnett (+Tassell)
1893 - 1912 Lionel William 'Leo' Burnett
. went missing aged 18. Body found 34 years later
1899 - 1993 Elfrida Helen Burnett (+Melhuish)
1895 - 1995 Mary Frances Burnett (+Kay)
1910 - 1916 Margaret Averill Burnett (aged 6)
Manawatu Standard, 10 March 1941
BURNETT - On 10th March 1941, at his residence, Hampden street, Nelson, after a very short illness, Hubert, son of the late James Burnett and beloved husband of Edith Burnett; aged 70 years.
Manawatu Standard, 11 March 1941
Death Of Mr Hubert Burnett Advice was received in Woodville yesterday that Mr Hubert Burnett had passed away that morning at his home in Hamilton Street, Nelson. Mr Burnett was the fourth son of Mr James Burnett, a surveyor on the West Coast in the early days. He was educated at the Bishop's School and Nelson College, attending the latter from 1871 to 1878 inclusive. He was a member of the first Rugby Fifteen and played in the first match against Wellington College in 1876. On the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee in 1936, he led the Nelson College team on to the field of play.
After leaving College, Mr Burnett studied law, being articled to Mr Bunny. He practised his profession at Woodville. He returned to Nelson 14 years ago.
Contemporary residents of Woodville, especially those who were interested in progressive activities and public life, look back with pride and admiration on the late Mr Burnett's extraordinary record of achievement, which extended from the eighties right up to about 1927. Mr Burnett, who was a member of a widely-known firm of legal practitioners, was at an early stage of Woodville's municipal status, solicitor to the Borough Council and his bent for serving the community led him into a wide field in which conspicuous ability was an outstanding characteristic throughout his remarkable career. As third Mayor of Woodville, Mr Burnett held that position from 1890 till 1894 - years in which public works, including the Gorge railway and local railway buildings, besides roads and bridges were booming in the district. After an interval he again occupied the Mayoral chair (1903-1909), thus completing 12 years in all. During his latter term of office, Woodville saw the opening of the Coronation Swimming Baths, the official opening of the Ballance bridge by the late Rt. Hon. R. J. Seddon, the official opening of the new Post Office by the late Sir Joseph Ward, the establishment of municipal gasworks and substantial progress of the dairying industry. He served as the district's Hospital Board member; on the educational side he completed 28 years as chairman of the School Committee; he was also chairman of the library committee for a long period and as a churchman he served in the capacity of vicar's warden of Holy Trinity Church for no less than 31 years. Versatility was expressed in his captaincy of the Woodville Rifle Club. While the foregoing citations are incomplete, they serve amply to reveal the character of one whose services well merit the grateful memory of the community and it is small wonder that news of Mr Burnett's death caused much regret and called forth the most appreciative expressions from older members of the community with personal knowledge of their late friend. One event, possibly unique in municipal life, was recalled, the presentation of a silver cradle to the late Mr Burnett by the Borough Council on the occasion of the birth of his eldest son.
The late Mr Burnett was 79 years of age and was a native of Nelson. His wife, who survives him, was previous to their marriage, Miss Edith Boor, daughter of the late Sr Boor, of Nelson. They were married in All Saints' Church on 2nd August 1888. He leaves one son, Mr Eric Arnold Burnett and two daughters; Mrs Mary Frances Kay of Gisborne and Mrs Elfreda Helen Melhuish of Napier. Another son, Leo, lost his life in the bush near Takapau. One of the late Mr Burnett's brothers is Mr J. Burnett, railway engineer. Mrs Burnett is very well known in Woodville, one of her sisters being Mrs R. C. Tennent. Out of respect for the late Mr Burnett, the Borough Council flag was flown at half-mast to-day.
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Funeral service at All Saints Church by the Bishop of Nelson. Service at Cemetery by Archdeacon Kimberley
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