Bert married Ruby Bentley in Featherston on 28 Nov 1911
their known children
1914 - 1969 John Lewis August
1915 - 2003 Allen Ian August (+Eales)
1917 - 1980 Joan Esther August (+Chittick)
1918 - 2010 Ashley Meredith August (+Grantham)
1924 - 2013 Nola Rubina August (+Burborough)
Evening Post, 4 Jan 1944
AUGUST - On January 1, 1944, at 16 Fuller St., Lower Hutt, Herbert Lewis, beloved husband of Ruby August, and father of Lewis, Allan, Joan, Ashley, Nola, Maurice; late of Taita; aged 59 years
Evening Post, 8 Jan 1944
Loss To The Sport The sport of trotting and the Wellington Trotting Club, lost an enthusiast by the death of Mr H. L. August, which occurred during the holiday season. Born in Petone 59 years ago, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. August, he was educated in the district and then took up farming. For 38 years he and his brother, Mr. J. E. August, were in partnership as farmers and milk vendors, retiring about two years ago. Mr August was a steward of the Wellington Trotting Club for nearly 30 years. During that time he owned and raced horses in partnership with his brother. The most notable of them were Frisco Lady, Frisco Boy and Zolock Palm. Mr August was also one of the older members of the Wellington Racing Club, a foundation member of the Woburn Bowling Club and a member of the Waiwhetu Masonic Lodge. Mr August is survived by his wife, a daughter of the late Mr. John Bentley, four sons and two daughters.
their known children
1914 - 1969 John Lewis August
1915 - 2003 Allen Ian August (+Eales)
1917 - 1980 Joan Esther August (+Chittick)
1918 - 2010 Ashley Meredith August (+Grantham)
1924 - 2013 Nola Rubina August (+Burborough)
Evening Post, 4 Jan 1944
AUGUST - On January 1, 1944, at 16 Fuller St., Lower Hutt, Herbert Lewis, beloved husband of Ruby August, and father of Lewis, Allan, Joan, Ashley, Nola, Maurice; late of Taita; aged 59 years
Evening Post, 8 Jan 1944
Loss To The Sport The sport of trotting and the Wellington Trotting Club, lost an enthusiast by the death of Mr H. L. August, which occurred during the holiday season. Born in Petone 59 years ago, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. August, he was educated in the district and then took up farming. For 38 years he and his brother, Mr. J. E. August, were in partnership as farmers and milk vendors, retiring about two years ago. Mr August was a steward of the Wellington Trotting Club for nearly 30 years. During that time he owned and raced horses in partnership with his brother. The most notable of them were Frisco Lady, Frisco Boy and Zolock Palm. Mr August was also one of the older members of the Wellington Racing Club, a foundation member of the Woburn Bowling Club and a member of the Waiwhetu Masonic Lodge. Mr August is survived by his wife, a daughter of the late Mr. John Bentley, four sons and two daughters.
Bert married Ruby Bentley in Featherston on 28 Nov 1911
their known children
1914 - 1969 John Lewis August
1915 - 2003 Allen Ian August (+Eales)
1917 - 1980 Joan Esther August (+Chittick)
1918 - 2010 Ashley Meredith August (+Grantham)
1924 - 2013 Nola Rubina August (+Burborough)
Evening Post, 4 Jan 1944
AUGUST - On January 1, 1944, at 16 Fuller St., Lower Hutt, Herbert Lewis, beloved husband of Ruby August, and father of Lewis, Allan, Joan, Ashley, Nola, Maurice; late of Taita; aged 59 years
Evening Post, 8 Jan 1944
Loss To The Sport The sport of trotting and the Wellington Trotting Club, lost an enthusiast by the death of Mr H. L. August, which occurred during the holiday season. Born in Petone 59 years ago, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. August, he was educated in the district and then took up farming. For 38 years he and his brother, Mr. J. E. August, were in partnership as farmers and milk vendors, retiring about two years ago. Mr August was a steward of the Wellington Trotting Club for nearly 30 years. During that time he owned and raced horses in partnership with his brother. The most notable of them were Frisco Lady, Frisco Boy and Zolock Palm. Mr August was also one of the older members of the Wellington Racing Club, a foundation member of the Woburn Bowling Club and a member of the Waiwhetu Masonic Lodge. Mr August is survived by his wife, a daughter of the late Mr. John Bentley, four sons and two daughters.
their known children
1914 - 1969 John Lewis August
1915 - 2003 Allen Ian August (+Eales)
1917 - 1980 Joan Esther August (+Chittick)
1918 - 2010 Ashley Meredith August (+Grantham)
1924 - 2013 Nola Rubina August (+Burborough)
Evening Post, 4 Jan 1944
AUGUST - On January 1, 1944, at 16 Fuller St., Lower Hutt, Herbert Lewis, beloved husband of Ruby August, and father of Lewis, Allan, Joan, Ashley, Nola, Maurice; late of Taita; aged 59 years
Evening Post, 8 Jan 1944
Loss To The Sport The sport of trotting and the Wellington Trotting Club, lost an enthusiast by the death of Mr H. L. August, which occurred during the holiday season. Born in Petone 59 years ago, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. August, he was educated in the district and then took up farming. For 38 years he and his brother, Mr. J. E. August, were in partnership as farmers and milk vendors, retiring about two years ago. Mr August was a steward of the Wellington Trotting Club for nearly 30 years. During that time he owned and raced horses in partnership with his brother. The most notable of them were Frisco Lady, Frisco Boy and Zolock Palm. Mr August was also one of the older members of the Wellington Racing Club, a foundation member of the Woburn Bowling Club and a member of the Waiwhetu Masonic Lodge. Mr August is survived by his wife, a daughter of the late Mr. John Bentley, four sons and two daughters.
Inscription
~ AUGUST ~
HERBERT LEWIS (Bert)
Beloved Husband Of Ruby August
Who Departed This Life
1st Jan 1944 aged 59 years
At Rest
In Loving Memory Of
HARRIET RUBINA JESSIE AUGUST
Passed Away 19th Oct 1985
Aged 90 Years
JOHN L. (Lew)
Loved Son Of Ruby and Bert
Died 28th May 1969
Aged 55 Years
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