Joseph Mainey (1886 - 1963)

Born 1886 in Turners Flat, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Died 1963 at about age 77 in New Zealand

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Biography

Joseph was the seventh son of John Mainey (abt.1845-1896) and his wife Frances Clara (Killmore) Mainey (abt.1860-1922), born at Turner's Flat in 1886; his birth was registered in nearby Kempsey.^[1]

1913 - Frederick Wooderson was charged by George Mainey with detaining two foals. Mr. Gilfillan appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. Hardiman for the defendant. The case was somewhat involved and lasted for a considerable time. The complainant deposed that his brother Harry had sold him a couple of draught mares, and he produced a receipt purporting to be for the payment of £25 for two horses and some farming implements. There were no brands specified and the receipt was very vague. Harry Mainey gave-evidence to the effect that Joe Mainey had sold him the mares, but he could not produce the receipt for the money— he believed it was not customary to do so between two brothers. Mr. Hardiman gave evidence as to purchasing the mares from Joe Mainey. He took delivery of them at Central Kempsey and put them in the yard for sale, by Mr. John Campbell. As they did not reach the reserve placed upon them he allowed the Maineys to take them away so that they could finish their ploughing with the mares. Some time afterwards he went out to Smith’s Creek and was told that the mares had died, but there were a couple of foals. He sold the latter to Mr. Wooderson. Mr. Hardiman produced a sale note signed by Joe Mainey in respect to the sale of the mares, and both George and Harry Mainey acknowledged that the signature was that of their brother Joe. Fred. Wooderson gave evidence, and the P.M. declined to make an order. He directed that plaintiff should pay £1 1s professional costs, and £2 14s. for witnesses expenses, with the usual alternative.^[2]

Perhaps this act of conniving with his brothers lead to ill-feeling between the brothers? However, for whatever reason, Joe moved to New Zealand during the ensuing three years. In 1917 he married Catherine KUGENER.^[3] The same year he was called up for active service; but asked for exemption:

1917 - MILITARY SERVICE BOARD. RESERVISTS’ APPEALS. The First Wellington Military Service Board resumed its sitting in Hawera yesterday morning. […] Joseph Mainey, sharemilker, Alton, for whom Mr O'Dea appeared, appealed on the ground of public; interest and undue hardship. Appellant stated that he was married. He was milking 80 cows on shares for Mr Gibbs, senr. In addition he had to put in the crops for the winter feed. He had taken up the present contract last July, when he was medically boarded C 2. Mr Gibbs, senr., the owner of the farm, gave evidence in support of the appeal. He said it would be difficult just now to get men to take the appellant’s place. Decision was reserved. […] ^[4]

They had a daughter, Catherine Doreen, in 1919.^[5]

Joseph died in New Zealand in 1963, aged 77.^[6]

Research Notes

For more details of later births of children see: https://www.ancestrylibrary.com.au/family-tree/person/tree/28969706/person/162033427807/facts. ¶Residence 1942 & 1946 - Palmerston North, Wanganui, NZ. ¶DEATH 18 Dec 1963, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, NZ; buried Manawatu, Horowhenua, NZ.

Sources

1. ↑ BIRTH NSW: MAINEY JOSEPH; 25406/1886; JOHN & FANNY; KEMPSEY
2. ↑ Macleay Argus (Kempsey) Fri 27 Jun 1913 Page 14 KEMPSEY POLICE COURT.
3. ↑ Marriage New Zealand: 1917/1836, Catherine Kugener & Joseph Mainly [sic]
4. ↑ Hawera & Normanby Star (New Zealand) 24 October 1917 Page 6
5. ↑ BIRTH NZ: 1919/2840, Mainey, Catherine Doreen; parents Catherine & Joseph
6. ↑ Death registration New Zealand: 1963/31911, Mainey, Joseph, 77Y