OBITUARY.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume III, Issue 326, 12 January 1914, Page 3

OBITUARY.

COLONEL MAILLARD NOAKE.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Auckland, Jan. 11

A veteran who witnessed a painful scene during the famine in Ireland in 1847 and 1848, who was in Tipperary during the Smith O’Brien escapade, who assisted to quell the Charlist riots in Yorkshire, who charged with the heavy brigade at Balaclava, served during the Indian Mutiny, and finally did good service during-the Maori war, died this morning at Epsom. The veteran referred to is colonel Maillard Noake, aged 84 years. His real service started when his regiment formed part of the Heavy Brigade at the Crimea during the war with Russia. In an unsuccessful defence of an advanced redoubt by Turkish troops, the regiment to which Colonel Noake belonged was supporting, and he had his horse wounded and his sword scabbard broken by a bursting shell fired by the Russians. He was also present with the Heavy Brigade in the charge that repulsed the Russian attack on Balaclava. The celebrated charge of the Light Brigade was supported by the Scots Greys, to which Colonel Noake then belonged. He received the medal for distinguished service in the field, his wound unfortunately caused him to be invalided home and discharged. Some time afterwards he was presented with a commission in a militia regiment in Ireland and was riding master; He was then appointed to the Military Train. A few months later the Indian Mutiny broke out. and Colonel Noake was sent out with his new regiment to Calcutta, but was prevented from active service by being stationed in Madras. In 1863 Colonel Noake came to New Zealand, was appointed captain in the militia, and transferred to the Defence Department at Wellington, where he did good service in organising. Later he commanded the force at Rangitikei, and at the close of the Waikato war was appointed Resident Magistrate of the Upper Wanganui district. In his official capacity he attached him:;c If to the relief expedition to Pipiriki in 1868. During the war at Wanganui. Colonel Noake was appoint-1 ed adjutant, having offered his services as escort of cavalry to Colonel Whitmore. He was at the disastrous affair at Moturoa, being given command of the district. Colonel Noake conducted an expedition after rebel Natives v.p the Waitotara river and inter, at the Whenuakura and Patea livers, he captured the Pukekohe tribe and their chief Tauroa, sending in 180 prisoners. He was complimented for this service x by the Government. Later Colonel Noake occupied Waihi with a garrison of Ngatiporou, built blockhouses, and was appointed Resident Magistrate. Colonel Noake was subsequently despatched to Patea when Te White's men began ploughing up the settler’s land, and retained that command until the Maori prophet was taken prisoner. Of late years Colonel Noake has resided at Epsom. e

MASTER COLIN McCORKINDALE. It is with sincere regret that he have to report the death of Colin, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alan McCorkindale. of Hastings, which took place at Nurse O’Callaghan s private hospital at about 9 o clock on Saturday night. Deceased recently underwent a serious operation and was making satisfactory progress when complications set in and he . offered a severe relapse. , However, from this he rallied and strong hopes were held out for his recovery, so much so that his brother, Mr. Alan McCorkindale, of Feilding, who had been called to Hastings when his brother’s condition was grave, left on his return home on Saturday morning. Subsequently deceased took a turn for the worse, and despite the best medical skill, he passed away at the hour mentioned. The late Colin McCorkindale was well-known in Hastings where his straightforward manner and cheery r disposition made ' him extremely popular with all with whom he came in contact. He was j prominent hockey player, and was also a member of the chorus in the production of “San Toy” by the Hastings Operatic Sciety. His demise at the age of 20 years, on the threshho’d of a promising career, will cause genuine sorrow, and Mr. and Mrs. McCorkindale and family will have the sympathy cf a large circle of friends in the loss they have sustained. The interment took place at the Hastings Cemetery this afternoon, and notwithstanding the short notice, there was a large attendance representative of all sections of the community. The casket was covered with floral tributes, including beautiful wreaths from the Hastings Operatic Society find from individual members thereof, hockey players, and deceased’s fellow employees at the Paki Paki freezing works, six whom acted as pall bearers. Rev. James Holmes officiated at the graveside.