Son of Herbert Moser & Caroline Hoar who married in Maidstone, Kent in 1882.
* In 1901 he was living at Shrewsbury Holy Cross with St Giles, Shropshire, England.
* In 1911 he was living in Kendal, Westmoreland
* In 1920 he married Alison Masters Gawith in St Matthew's Church, Masterton
* In 1925 he was a Medical Practitioner of 261 Queen St., Masterton
Wairarapa daily Times, 4 March 1931
Dr H. G. MOSER The death occurred suddenly yesterday afternoon of Dr Herbert Guy Moser of Masterton. Although Dr Moser had not enjoyed the best of health his death was entirely unexpected and when it became known that he had been found dead in his surgery, Queen Street, between five and six o'clock yesterday afternoon the shock to his friends was a great one indeed.
He was of a very genial disposition and was highly popular with all who had the privilege of meeting him. His untimely death cuts short a promising career in the medical profession.
Born at Kendal, England, forty years ago, Dr Moser was educated in the Old Country, where he took his degree in 1915. He saw considerable war service as surgeon in the navy and was present at the Battle of Jutland.
About eleven years ago Dr Moser came to New Zealand and commenced practice in Masterton. He was a good all-round sport, being a prominent player in the Masterton Golf Club. Dr Moser was also a valued member of the Masterton Rotary Club. He had been in practice here for the past eleven years. Last year he proceeded to England to prosecute further studies and only returned to Masterton towards the end of the year. Soon after his arrival in New Zealand eleven years ago Dr Moser married a daughter of Mrs C. F. Gawith, of Masterton. There is no family and the sympathy of a large number of friends will be extended to the widow and other relatives in their sad bereavement.
The funeral will leave St Matthew's Church to-morrow (Thursday), at 11 a.m. for the Masterton Cemetery. A short service will be held prior to leaving the church.
An inquest is being held this afternoon.
Wairarapa Daily Times, 5 March 1931
Evidence At Inquest An inquest was held yesterday afternoon concerning the death of Dr Herbert Guy Moser, who was found dead in his surgery, Queen Street, Masterton, on Tuesday afternoon. The District Coroner (Mr E. G. Eton) presiding.
Dr J. A. Cowie, of Masterton, stated that on Tuesday afternoon, just before six o'clock, he received an urgent call per 'phone to Dr Moser's residence. He proceeded at once and found the deceased dead. From the appearance of the deceased, he considered he had been dead for an hour or two. He was lying in a position of repose, with his legs crossed and arms folded over his chest. The clothes were not disarranged. The head and face were covered with a piece of oiled silk and there was a piece of cotton wool lying about his chin. There were no marks of violence nor any unusual smell. Witness said he had known Dr Moser for the past eleven years. He knew that he suffered from hay fever and had occasional attacks of faintness. Witness should say that the cause of death was heart failure and he could say possibly accelerated by the action of a volatile substance which had been inhaled by deceased.
Dr N. H. Prior gave evidence as to being called by Dr Cowie to Dr Moser's residence. On arrival, witness found the deceased lying on the couch in his surgery, dead, with a piece of oiled silk on his head and shoulders and two pieces of cotton wool near his mouth. He had been dead about two hours. The cause of death was collapse and the paleness would indicate syncope.
Asked by the coroner as to what was the cause of hear failure, witness stated that probably deceased died form an anaesthetic, self administered. He was a robust man, but was of a bright and cheerful disposition. He was full of plans for this year.
Evidence was given by Mrs Moser that she left home about 2.25 p.m., when the deceased got the car for her and said 'good-bye' in his usual quiet way. She did not return until about 5.45 o'clock and asked the maid if the doctor was in. She replied that she did not know but he had not been in to afternoon tea which was customary. Witness went into the surgery and found hin dead, Dr Cowie was immediately called.
In answer to Sergeant Dyer, witness said deceased appeared to be in his usual spirits that morning, being quite cheerful. He had been very busy for the past two weeks.
Evidence was also given by the maid, who stated that she saw the doctor just after three o'clock, when he asked for some matches, which she gave him. He appeared to be in his usual state of health.
Samuel Roy Gawith stated that he was talking with Dr Moser during the lunch hour. He was then in his usual cheerful mood. The conversation was chiefly concerning the removal of some trees from his garden to an adjoining section recently purchase by him. Witness said he knew the deceased had no financial or domestic worries. His death came to him as a terrible shock.
Constable James Johnston also gave evidence as to proceeding to Dr Moser's residence and the finding of the deceased on the couch.
Coroner's Verdict A verdict that death was due to chloroform anaesthesia self-administered was returned at the inquest to-day on Dr Herbert Guy Moser, aged 42, who was found dead in his surgery at Masterton on Tuesday afternoon. On behalf of the Court and the community, he expressed the deepest sympathy with the relatives. The deceased was very popular and always cheerful and it was very hard to say how he came to such an untimely end.
The Funeral The high respect in which the late Dr. G. H. Moser was held by all sections of the community was strikingly evidenced in the large attendance at the funeral. The Rev E. J. Rich, assisted by the Rev E. McLevie, conducted services at St Matthew's Church and at the graveside. The church service was a choral one and the hymon 'Abide With Me' was sung with deep feeling by the large congregation. Drs Archer Hosking, J. A. Cowie, N. H. Prior, P. R. Cook, J. C. Forsyth of Masterton and Dr J. E. Webb of Martinborough, acted as pall-bearers. Further testimony to the high esteem in which the late Dr Moser was held was given in the two car loads of magnificent floral tributes received from associates, friends and members of the community. Various bodies and associations throughout the town and district were represented including the Wairarapa Returned Soldiers Association.
* In 1901 he was living at Shrewsbury Holy Cross with St Giles, Shropshire, England.
* In 1911 he was living in Kendal, Westmoreland
* In 1920 he married Alison Masters Gawith in St Matthew's Church, Masterton
* In 1925 he was a Medical Practitioner of 261 Queen St., Masterton
Wairarapa daily Times, 4 March 1931
Dr H. G. MOSER The death occurred suddenly yesterday afternoon of Dr Herbert Guy Moser of Masterton. Although Dr Moser had not enjoyed the best of health his death was entirely unexpected and when it became known that he had been found dead in his surgery, Queen Street, between five and six o'clock yesterday afternoon the shock to his friends was a great one indeed.
He was of a very genial disposition and was highly popular with all who had the privilege of meeting him. His untimely death cuts short a promising career in the medical profession.
Born at Kendal, England, forty years ago, Dr Moser was educated in the Old Country, where he took his degree in 1915. He saw considerable war service as surgeon in the navy and was present at the Battle of Jutland.
About eleven years ago Dr Moser came to New Zealand and commenced practice in Masterton. He was a good all-round sport, being a prominent player in the Masterton Golf Club. Dr Moser was also a valued member of the Masterton Rotary Club. He had been in practice here for the past eleven years. Last year he proceeded to England to prosecute further studies and only returned to Masterton towards the end of the year. Soon after his arrival in New Zealand eleven years ago Dr Moser married a daughter of Mrs C. F. Gawith, of Masterton. There is no family and the sympathy of a large number of friends will be extended to the widow and other relatives in their sad bereavement.
The funeral will leave St Matthew's Church to-morrow (Thursday), at 11 a.m. for the Masterton Cemetery. A short service will be held prior to leaving the church.
An inquest is being held this afternoon.
Wairarapa Daily Times, 5 March 1931
Evidence At Inquest An inquest was held yesterday afternoon concerning the death of Dr Herbert Guy Moser, who was found dead in his surgery, Queen Street, Masterton, on Tuesday afternoon. The District Coroner (Mr E. G. Eton) presiding.
Dr J. A. Cowie, of Masterton, stated that on Tuesday afternoon, just before six o'clock, he received an urgent call per 'phone to Dr Moser's residence. He proceeded at once and found the deceased dead. From the appearance of the deceased, he considered he had been dead for an hour or two. He was lying in a position of repose, with his legs crossed and arms folded over his chest. The clothes were not disarranged. The head and face were covered with a piece of oiled silk and there was a piece of cotton wool lying about his chin. There were no marks of violence nor any unusual smell. Witness said he had known Dr Moser for the past eleven years. He knew that he suffered from hay fever and had occasional attacks of faintness. Witness should say that the cause of death was heart failure and he could say possibly accelerated by the action of a volatile substance which had been inhaled by deceased.
Dr N. H. Prior gave evidence as to being called by Dr Cowie to Dr Moser's residence. On arrival, witness found the deceased lying on the couch in his surgery, dead, with a piece of oiled silk on his head and shoulders and two pieces of cotton wool near his mouth. He had been dead about two hours. The cause of death was collapse and the paleness would indicate syncope.
Asked by the coroner as to what was the cause of hear failure, witness stated that probably deceased died form an anaesthetic, self administered. He was a robust man, but was of a bright and cheerful disposition. He was full of plans for this year.
Evidence was given by Mrs Moser that she left home about 2.25 p.m., when the deceased got the car for her and said 'good-bye' in his usual quiet way. She did not return until about 5.45 o'clock and asked the maid if the doctor was in. She replied that she did not know but he had not been in to afternoon tea which was customary. Witness went into the surgery and found hin dead, Dr Cowie was immediately called.
In answer to Sergeant Dyer, witness said deceased appeared to be in his usual spirits that morning, being quite cheerful. He had been very busy for the past two weeks.
Evidence was also given by the maid, who stated that she saw the doctor just after three o'clock, when he asked for some matches, which she gave him. He appeared to be in his usual state of health.
Samuel Roy Gawith stated that he was talking with Dr Moser during the lunch hour. He was then in his usual cheerful mood. The conversation was chiefly concerning the removal of some trees from his garden to an adjoining section recently purchase by him. Witness said he knew the deceased had no financial or domestic worries. His death came to him as a terrible shock.
Constable James Johnston also gave evidence as to proceeding to Dr Moser's residence and the finding of the deceased on the couch.
Coroner's Verdict A verdict that death was due to chloroform anaesthesia self-administered was returned at the inquest to-day on Dr Herbert Guy Moser, aged 42, who was found dead in his surgery at Masterton on Tuesday afternoon. On behalf of the Court and the community, he expressed the deepest sympathy with the relatives. The deceased was very popular and always cheerful and it was very hard to say how he came to such an untimely end.
The Funeral The high respect in which the late Dr. G. H. Moser was held by all sections of the community was strikingly evidenced in the large attendance at the funeral. The Rev E. J. Rich, assisted by the Rev E. McLevie, conducted services at St Matthew's Church and at the graveside. The church service was a choral one and the hymon 'Abide With Me' was sung with deep feeling by the large congregation. Drs Archer Hosking, J. A. Cowie, N. H. Prior, P. R. Cook, J. C. Forsyth of Masterton and Dr J. E. Webb of Martinborough, acted as pall-bearers. Further testimony to the high esteem in which the late Dr Moser was held was given in the two car loads of magnificent floral tributes received from associates, friends and members of the community. Various bodies and associations throughout the town and district were represented including the Wairarapa Returned Soldiers Association.
Son of Herbert Moser & Caroline Hoar who married in Maidstone, Kent in 1882.
* In 1901 he was living at Shrewsbury Holy Cross with St Giles, Shropshire, England.
* In 1911 he was living in Kendal, Westmoreland
* In 1920 he married Alison Masters Gawith in St Matthew's Church, Masterton
* In 1925 he was a Medical Practitioner of 261 Queen St., Masterton
Wairarapa daily Times, 4 March 1931
Dr H. G. MOSER The death occurred suddenly yesterday afternoon of Dr Herbert Guy Moser of Masterton. Although Dr Moser had not enjoyed the best of health his death was entirely unexpected and when it became known that he had been found dead in his surgery, Queen Street, between five and six o'clock yesterday afternoon the shock to his friends was a great one indeed.
He was of a very genial disposition and was highly popular with all who had the privilege of meeting him. His untimely death cuts short a promising career in the medical profession.
Born at Kendal, England, forty years ago, Dr Moser was educated in the Old Country, where he took his degree in 1915. He saw considerable war service as surgeon in the navy and was present at the Battle of Jutland.
About eleven years ago Dr Moser came to New Zealand and commenced practice in Masterton. He was a good all-round sport, being a prominent player in the Masterton Golf Club. Dr Moser was also a valued member of the Masterton Rotary Club. He had been in practice here for the past eleven years. Last year he proceeded to England to prosecute further studies and only returned to Masterton towards the end of the year. Soon after his arrival in New Zealand eleven years ago Dr Moser married a daughter of Mrs C. F. Gawith, of Masterton. There is no family and the sympathy of a large number of friends will be extended to the widow and other relatives in their sad bereavement.
The funeral will leave St Matthew's Church to-morrow (Thursday), at 11 a.m. for the Masterton Cemetery. A short service will be held prior to leaving the church.
An inquest is being held this afternoon.
Wairarapa Daily Times, 5 March 1931
Evidence At Inquest An inquest was held yesterday afternoon concerning the death of Dr Herbert Guy Moser, who was found dead in his surgery, Queen Street, Masterton, on Tuesday afternoon. The District Coroner (Mr E. G. Eton) presiding.
Dr J. A. Cowie, of Masterton, stated that on Tuesday afternoon, just before six o'clock, he received an urgent call per 'phone to Dr Moser's residence. He proceeded at once and found the deceased dead. From the appearance of the deceased, he considered he had been dead for an hour or two. He was lying in a position of repose, with his legs crossed and arms folded over his chest. The clothes were not disarranged. The head and face were covered with a piece of oiled silk and there was a piece of cotton wool lying about his chin. There were no marks of violence nor any unusual smell. Witness said he had known Dr Moser for the past eleven years. He knew that he suffered from hay fever and had occasional attacks of faintness. Witness should say that the cause of death was heart failure and he could say possibly accelerated by the action of a volatile substance which had been inhaled by deceased.
Dr N. H. Prior gave evidence as to being called by Dr Cowie to Dr Moser's residence. On arrival, witness found the deceased lying on the couch in his surgery, dead, with a piece of oiled silk on his head and shoulders and two pieces of cotton wool near his mouth. He had been dead about two hours. The cause of death was collapse and the paleness would indicate syncope.
Asked by the coroner as to what was the cause of hear failure, witness stated that probably deceased died form an anaesthetic, self administered. He was a robust man, but was of a bright and cheerful disposition. He was full of plans for this year.
Evidence was given by Mrs Moser that she left home about 2.25 p.m., when the deceased got the car for her and said 'good-bye' in his usual quiet way. She did not return until about 5.45 o'clock and asked the maid if the doctor was in. She replied that she did not know but he had not been in to afternoon tea which was customary. Witness went into the surgery and found hin dead, Dr Cowie was immediately called.
In answer to Sergeant Dyer, witness said deceased appeared to be in his usual spirits that morning, being quite cheerful. He had been very busy for the past two weeks.
Evidence was also given by the maid, who stated that she saw the doctor just after three o'clock, when he asked for some matches, which she gave him. He appeared to be in his usual state of health.
Samuel Roy Gawith stated that he was talking with Dr Moser during the lunch hour. He was then in his usual cheerful mood. The conversation was chiefly concerning the removal of some trees from his garden to an adjoining section recently purchase by him. Witness said he knew the deceased had no financial or domestic worries. His death came to him as a terrible shock.
Constable James Johnston also gave evidence as to proceeding to Dr Moser's residence and the finding of the deceased on the couch.
Coroner's Verdict A verdict that death was due to chloroform anaesthesia self-administered was returned at the inquest to-day on Dr Herbert Guy Moser, aged 42, who was found dead in his surgery at Masterton on Tuesday afternoon. On behalf of the Court and the community, he expressed the deepest sympathy with the relatives. The deceased was very popular and always cheerful and it was very hard to say how he came to such an untimely end.
The Funeral The high respect in which the late Dr. G. H. Moser was held by all sections of the community was strikingly evidenced in the large attendance at the funeral. The Rev E. J. Rich, assisted by the Rev E. McLevie, conducted services at St Matthew's Church and at the graveside. The church service was a choral one and the hymon 'Abide With Me' was sung with deep feeling by the large congregation. Drs Archer Hosking, J. A. Cowie, N. H. Prior, P. R. Cook, J. C. Forsyth of Masterton and Dr J. E. Webb of Martinborough, acted as pall-bearers. Further testimony to the high esteem in which the late Dr Moser was held was given in the two car loads of magnificent floral tributes received from associates, friends and members of the community. Various bodies and associations throughout the town and district were represented including the Wairarapa Returned Soldiers Association.
* In 1901 he was living at Shrewsbury Holy Cross with St Giles, Shropshire, England.
* In 1911 he was living in Kendal, Westmoreland
* In 1920 he married Alison Masters Gawith in St Matthew's Church, Masterton
* In 1925 he was a Medical Practitioner of 261 Queen St., Masterton
Wairarapa daily Times, 4 March 1931
Dr H. G. MOSER The death occurred suddenly yesterday afternoon of Dr Herbert Guy Moser of Masterton. Although Dr Moser had not enjoyed the best of health his death was entirely unexpected and when it became known that he had been found dead in his surgery, Queen Street, between five and six o'clock yesterday afternoon the shock to his friends was a great one indeed.
He was of a very genial disposition and was highly popular with all who had the privilege of meeting him. His untimely death cuts short a promising career in the medical profession.
Born at Kendal, England, forty years ago, Dr Moser was educated in the Old Country, where he took his degree in 1915. He saw considerable war service as surgeon in the navy and was present at the Battle of Jutland.
About eleven years ago Dr Moser came to New Zealand and commenced practice in Masterton. He was a good all-round sport, being a prominent player in the Masterton Golf Club. Dr Moser was also a valued member of the Masterton Rotary Club. He had been in practice here for the past eleven years. Last year he proceeded to England to prosecute further studies and only returned to Masterton towards the end of the year. Soon after his arrival in New Zealand eleven years ago Dr Moser married a daughter of Mrs C. F. Gawith, of Masterton. There is no family and the sympathy of a large number of friends will be extended to the widow and other relatives in their sad bereavement.
The funeral will leave St Matthew's Church to-morrow (Thursday), at 11 a.m. for the Masterton Cemetery. A short service will be held prior to leaving the church.
An inquest is being held this afternoon.
Wairarapa Daily Times, 5 March 1931
Evidence At Inquest An inquest was held yesterday afternoon concerning the death of Dr Herbert Guy Moser, who was found dead in his surgery, Queen Street, Masterton, on Tuesday afternoon. The District Coroner (Mr E. G. Eton) presiding.
Dr J. A. Cowie, of Masterton, stated that on Tuesday afternoon, just before six o'clock, he received an urgent call per 'phone to Dr Moser's residence. He proceeded at once and found the deceased dead. From the appearance of the deceased, he considered he had been dead for an hour or two. He was lying in a position of repose, with his legs crossed and arms folded over his chest. The clothes were not disarranged. The head and face were covered with a piece of oiled silk and there was a piece of cotton wool lying about his chin. There were no marks of violence nor any unusual smell. Witness said he had known Dr Moser for the past eleven years. He knew that he suffered from hay fever and had occasional attacks of faintness. Witness should say that the cause of death was heart failure and he could say possibly accelerated by the action of a volatile substance which had been inhaled by deceased.
Dr N. H. Prior gave evidence as to being called by Dr Cowie to Dr Moser's residence. On arrival, witness found the deceased lying on the couch in his surgery, dead, with a piece of oiled silk on his head and shoulders and two pieces of cotton wool near his mouth. He had been dead about two hours. The cause of death was collapse and the paleness would indicate syncope.
Asked by the coroner as to what was the cause of hear failure, witness stated that probably deceased died form an anaesthetic, self administered. He was a robust man, but was of a bright and cheerful disposition. He was full of plans for this year.
Evidence was given by Mrs Moser that she left home about 2.25 p.m., when the deceased got the car for her and said 'good-bye' in his usual quiet way. She did not return until about 5.45 o'clock and asked the maid if the doctor was in. She replied that she did not know but he had not been in to afternoon tea which was customary. Witness went into the surgery and found hin dead, Dr Cowie was immediately called.
In answer to Sergeant Dyer, witness said deceased appeared to be in his usual spirits that morning, being quite cheerful. He had been very busy for the past two weeks.
Evidence was also given by the maid, who stated that she saw the doctor just after three o'clock, when he asked for some matches, which she gave him. He appeared to be in his usual state of health.
Samuel Roy Gawith stated that he was talking with Dr Moser during the lunch hour. He was then in his usual cheerful mood. The conversation was chiefly concerning the removal of some trees from his garden to an adjoining section recently purchase by him. Witness said he knew the deceased had no financial or domestic worries. His death came to him as a terrible shock.
Constable James Johnston also gave evidence as to proceeding to Dr Moser's residence and the finding of the deceased on the couch.
Coroner's Verdict A verdict that death was due to chloroform anaesthesia self-administered was returned at the inquest to-day on Dr Herbert Guy Moser, aged 42, who was found dead in his surgery at Masterton on Tuesday afternoon. On behalf of the Court and the community, he expressed the deepest sympathy with the relatives. The deceased was very popular and always cheerful and it was very hard to say how he came to such an untimely end.
The Funeral The high respect in which the late Dr. G. H. Moser was held by all sections of the community was strikingly evidenced in the large attendance at the funeral. The Rev E. J. Rich, assisted by the Rev E. McLevie, conducted services at St Matthew's Church and at the graveside. The church service was a choral one and the hymon 'Abide With Me' was sung with deep feeling by the large congregation. Drs Archer Hosking, J. A. Cowie, N. H. Prior, P. R. Cook, J. C. Forsyth of Masterton and Dr J. E. Webb of Martinborough, acted as pall-bearers. Further testimony to the high esteem in which the late Dr Moser was held was given in the two car loads of magnificent floral tributes received from associates, friends and members of the community. Various bodies and associations throughout the town and district were represented including the Wairarapa Returned Soldiers Association.
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