Came from England to Wellington in 1927. Died in 1948 aged 67 years [Source: Online historical BDM]. Wife of Alfred Leopold Elston, married 6 August 1911. Mother of May Joan Elston and Alfred Albert Elston.
Elston, Appolonia May, 1882-1948
Clement, Appolonia May, -1948, Elston, Appollonia May, -1948
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Letters of Alfred Leopold Elston to his wife Appolonia May 'Dot' Elston, née Clement, a...
Date: 4 September 1938 - 8 September 1938 - 11-13 September 1938 - 15 September 1938 - 17 September 1938 - 21 September 1938 - 23 September 1938 - 26 September 1938
From: Elston family: Correspondence and photograph album
Reference: MS-Papers-12359
Description: Holograph manuscript letters from Alfred Leopold Elston, who signed his letters as 'Alf', to his wife Appolonia May Elston, fondly referred to as 'Dot', and family. Comprises letters written on board the P & O ship 'Stratheden' on a voyage from London to New Zealand in 1938. The writer comments on the weather, life on board the vessel and the ports and seas visited during the journey, including the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean. The letters are dated: - 4 September [1938], 3 pages on 3 sheets - 8 September [1938], 2 pages on single sheet, printed letterhead - 11 September 1938, 3 pages on 3 sheets, with additional 2 pages on 2 sheets dated 13 September [1938] - 15 September [19]38, 4 pages on 4 sheets - 17 September 1937[?], 3 pages on 3 sheets - 21 September 1938, 3 pages on 3 sheets - 23 September [19]38, 4 pages on 4 sheets - 26 September [1938], 10 pages on 10 sheets. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph manuscript letters, written in ink and pencil on wove paper, some ruled, and a sheet of wove paper with "P & O Stratheden" printed letterhead "P & O" watermark.
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Elston family album - Voyage out from England, and New Zealand
Date: 1927-1929
From: Elston family: Correspondence and photograph album
Reference: PA1-o-947
Description: Album compiled by Elston family (Alf & Dot Elston, and children Joan & Alfie) during voyage from England to New Zealand on the Tainui in 1927, and first two years in New Zealand. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).