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CECIL GEORGE SAVILE FOLJAMBE

This is his story in New Zealand & Australia

He was born on 7 November 1846, the eldest son of George Savile Foljambe and his second wife Lady Selina Charlotte, of Haselbech Hall, Northants, Dowager Viscountess Milton, who was the second daughter and co-heiress of Charles Cecil, 3rd and last Earl of Liverpool, and widow of Viscount Milton.

OSBERTON

This was the Foljambe family home, situated in Nottinghamshire, three miles east of WORKSOP

Educated at Eton College, and on 11 September 1860, at the age of 14 years and 10 months, Foljambe joined the Royal Navy as a Naval Cadet, first serving aboard HMS Britannia. At the same time HMS Iris, the flag ship on the Australian Naval Station, Commodore Captain William Loring CB, was in Auckland, and a Naval Brigade of 150 Officers and men was sent to Taranaki to assist the 65th Regiment during the First Taranaki War 1860-1861

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First Taranaki War 1860-1861 – HMS Iris

4 February 1861 - Posted at Auckland

This is the only recorded Seamen’s cover from this Campaign

UNIQUE

Foljambe obtained his First Class Certificate on 5 December 1861 and transferred to HMS Victory from 6th December 1861, before transferring to HMS Defence at Portsmouth on 27th January 1862.

HMS Victory

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HMS Curacoa- Portsmouth

On 17 March 1863, Foljambe was promoted to Midshipman, and joined

HMS Curacoa on 3 May 1863. Captain Sir William Saltonstall Wiseman

Bart CB had been ordered to proceed to Australia to take command of the

Australian Station following the death of the Commodore William

Farqueson Burnett.

HMS Curacoa at the Crimean War

HMS Orpheus

Commodore William Farqueson Burnett. was in command of HMS

Orpheus when on 7 February 1863 it was shipwrecked off the Manukau

Harbour Bar with the loss of 189 Officers and men of the Royal Navy.

This is still the worst accident at sea in New Zealand.

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HMS Orpheus – New Zealand

Shipwrecked off the Manukau Bar 7 February 1863

189 Officers and Men of the Royal Navy lost their lives.

HMS Orpheus There are no known New Zealand covers from the Orpheus

However there is one from Nova Scotia and from Sydney, prior to the

departure to New Zealand

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HMS Orpheus – Nova Scotia

Circa 22 January 1862 Halifax Nova Scotia, Gosport 6 February 1862 Boy I.J. Broadway was drowned

1d. GB red cancelled with the “A91” Cunard Line Obliterator

HMS Orpheus – Australia

Circa 22 July 1862 Sydney NSW, Brighton 18 September 1862 Both Edwin Jenner and Lieutenant Mudge were drowned

1d. GB red cancelled with the “A86” P&O Line Obliterator

HMS Curacoa HMS Curacoa left Portsmouth on 25 May 1863 for Australia,

via South Africa.

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HMS Curacoa – South Africa

HMS Curacoa at Simon’s Bay Cape Town July 1863

Sydney was reached on 13 September 1863, docking at Farm Cove, where HMS Eclipse. Harrier and Miranda were waiting.

HMS Curacoa - SYDNEY

Cecil George Foljambe First letter home from Australia

22 September 1863 - Posted in the Ship’s Bag

Mail sorted en-route and the GB stamps cancelled “A85”

HMS Curacoa, left Sydney for Auckland on 22 September 1863, taking on board in addition to stores, ammunition and horses, Headquarters of the 12th Regiment, including Quartermaster Laver. At the same time, HMS Harrier, Miranda and Eclipse left for Auckland, with HMS Eclipse towing the Colonial Paddle Steamer (Pioneer) for the Waikato Flotilla.

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HMS Harrier - Sydney

Circa 22 May 1863 Sydney NSW, Portsmouth 21 July 1863

Boy Henry Clark, was killed after receiving a gunshot wound to the throat at the Battle of Gate Pa on 29 April 1864.

Ten Officers and 60 Ratings from HMS Harrier were awarded the NZ Medal for their services during the war. Lieutenant John Thomlinson Swann, who countersigned the above letter, was promoted to Commander (14 July 1864) in recognition of his gallantry especially at Gate Pah.

HMS Miranda - Auckland

HMS Miranda, had left Plymouth on 1 December 1860, and first arrived in New Zealand on 26 April 1861, initially engaged in carrying troops and stores etc. to Napier, Wellington and Wanganui. Of maybe particular interest is the fact that on 3 November 1861 embarked a detachment of the 70th Regiment to Otago to act as Gold Escorts. At Auckland on 8 February 1863 with Sir George Grey, received on board the survivors from HMS Orpheus.

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HMS Miranda- Sydney

HMS Miranda whilst part of the Baltic Fleet in 1854-55

circa 22 June 1862 Posted at Sydney NSW, in the Ship’s Bag arrived at Liverpool 22 August 1862.

Lieutenant Edward D. Panter Downes who countersigned this letter, was severely wounded at the Battle of Rangiriri on 20 November 1863, it was incorrectly thought that he had died, however he was still on the active list in 1872

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HMS Eclipse - Auckland

HMS Eclipse first arrived in New Zealand on 2 April 1863, and was involved in carrying troops and stores etc. to Taranaki. In July 1863, took the steamer Avon to the Waikato River (the Avon was lashed alongside).

HMS Eclipse - Cormorant Class launched 1860. B.U. 1867

At the request of Governor Grey, she left Auckland in August 1863, for Sydney to bring out more reinforcements. Although not included in the Ship’s Log. The Eclipse towed the Pioneer to the Manukau and on to Port Waikato, 24 October 1863.

29 October1863 Letter written by Surgeon S. Armstrong Willis

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HMS Pioneer – Waikato River

The Pioneer

The Pioneer anchored off Mere Mere - London Illustrated News

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The Pioneer - Waikato River

Copy of the drawing of the Pioneer as drawn by Cecil George Foljambe

in his letter home

Letter dated 25 – 28 October 1863 HMS Pioneer at the Bluff Waikato River. Appears to have been carried in the Commodore’s Ship Bag and forwarded by

the Admiralty in London

Foljambe in his letter describes how after their arrival at Auckland on 2 October 1863, they marched to Onehunga on the 17th, carrying all their belongings on their backs, a distance of seven miles. From Onehunga they went by the Steamer Lady Barkly to Drury, and then overland to the Bluff (Waikato River) where they took over the Pioneer which had been handed over by the NZ Government to the Royal Navy. 28 October 1863. “We have at last arrived at the seat of war”

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The Thames Expedition

In November 1863, HMS Miranda was in action as part of the Thames

Expedition.

In order to protect the main base camp at Pokeno (Queen’s Redoubt) from

attack from the North-East coast (Thames) it was planned to construct a line

of redoubts across the isthmus from the Queen’s Redoubt across to the coast,

North Eastwards. On 16 November 1863 an expedition force of 44 officers

and 922 men, commanded by Colonel George Jackson Carey, left Auckland,

but on account of the weather took shelter at Opopo Bay, Waiheke Island.

As well as HMS Miranda, which carried the Militia and Naval volunteers,

HMS Esk, carried detachments of the 12th and 70th Regiments, the Corio,

carried the Defence Forces and Horses, and the Sandfly accompanied the

brigantine Jessie and seven or eight cargo boats, which had three weeks

supplies for the whole force.

After the weather had improved landfall, on the east coast of the mainland on

the beach near the Maori village of Pukorokoro was made on the 23

November 1863.

Pukorokoro was renamed Miranda after HMS Miranda,

Two additional redoubts were formed from the Miranda Redoubt on the

coast across to the Queen’s Redoubt, the first was named the Esk Redoubt,

after HMS Esk, and the second the Surrey Redoubt, so named after the 70th

Regiment, who were also known as the Surrey Regiment of Foot.

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HMS Miranda

Whilst HMS Miranda stayed, anchored off Pukorokoro, both the Corio and

HMS Esk returned to Auckland on 25 November 1863. The Corio to

transport the Horses.

In January 1864, part of the 18th Regiment was sent to guard the line of

redoubts; Miranda, Surrey and Esk, which were taken to Miranda on 24

January 1864 by HMS Miranda accompanied by the Corio

In mid April 1864, HMS Miranda conveyed detachments from the 43rd and

68th Regiments, to Tauranga; the 43rd had been earlier engaged in fighting at

Maketu, (Fort Colvile) HMS Esk arrived with General Cameron and his staff

on 21 April 1864.

C10 June 1864 Posted in the Ship’s Bag but with a NZ Chalon 1d adhesive

The only recorded Seaman’s Concession Rate letter

from the Waikato Campaign

UNIQUE

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HMS Esk

HMS Esk, was the last ship to join the Squadron of Royal Navy ships in New

Zealand (Miranda, Harrier, Eclipse & Curacoa) arriving in Auckland in late

October or early November 1863.

One letter has been recorded from an Officer serving on HMS Esk. 1863

Letter from Lieutenant Robert B. Gardner, Royal Marines, posted at the

Naval Officers’ Concession Rate (1 June 1857 – 1 January 1870) of 6d per ½

ounce. In recognition of the gallantry displayed by the Navy in New Zealand

and especially in the affair at Gate Pah the Admiralty confirmed that the

name of Lieutenant (RMA) Robert B. Gardner was ordered to be favourably

noted.

6 November 1863 Posted at Auckland (cds) but with GB adhesives,

Mail sorted en-route and Mailboat “B57” cancels

UNIQUE

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Rangiriri - Waikato

The Battle of Rangiriri took place on 20 November 1863. Foljambe recounts that the two steamers (Pioneer & Avon) and the four flat bottomed boats, at 8.30 am., proceeded up the river to attack from the river whilst a thousand men of the 12th, 14th, 40th, and 65th Regiments and some Royal Artillery and Royal Engineers, together with the Curacoa’s 6 pounder Armstrong and its crew marched by land. The four flat bottomed boats were armed with a small Coehorn Mortar, with Foljambe eventually in charge of one of them which he named the Midge

Storming the Maori Redoubt at Rangiriri

According to Foljambe, “…both got there about the same time, and having anchored the gun-boats in line, we commenced shelling the place from the river, and the artillery did the same from land. About 4.30pm the soldiers on shore charged the redoubt” The Naval Brigade force attacked without rifles, and armed only with cutlasses and revolvers. Unfortunately the trench was some 14 feet deep and the ladders were far too short, virtually making it impossible to get to the top! Foljambe having witness his fellow Mid-shipman Watkins killed with a shot through the head, described as “I never saw such a clean hole through anything before – right in the centre of his forehead” He later wrote

“Thanks be to God I escaped unhurt; I felt so thankful that I was safe and sound”

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HMS Avon- Waikato River

HMS Avon as drawn by Foljambe

Foljambe, aboard HMS Avon, writing from Pukerimu (Cambridge) after the Battle of Orakau 31 March to1 April 1864.

3 April 1864 Pukerimu placed in the Commodore’s Navy Bag and reposted by the Admiralty in London, 13 June 1864 and redirected.

Foljambe gives comprehensive details of the troop numbers and movements, prior and during the attack at Orakau. He records that the two Postal Orderlies were attacked approaching Pukerimu, loosing one of their horses. Luckier than the friendly Maori Mail Carrier was taken prisoner and all the mail stolen, luckily there were no letters of importance.

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GUN-BOAT Midge - Waikato River

Gun-Boat Midge as drawn by Foljambe

24 - 28 April 1864. HMS Curacoa, Auckland. Letter placed in the Ship’s Navy Bag and sorted en-route

where it received the Mailboat Cancellation “B57”. In spite of the fact that Mid-Shipmen were not entitled to the 1d Seamen concession rate, he has once again used a GB Penny Red, plus the 3d GB to pay the Foreign Transit Fee. Having arrived on the 19 July it did not go via France, and in any case, the Foreign Transit rate had changed to 4d as from 13 September 1863! Foljambe gives comprehensive details of the lead up to the Battle of Orakau, together with details of the seven mile trek from the Gun-Boat Midge to Pukerimu, as well as a detailed Map of the location.

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HMS Curacoa – Rangiriri Gallop - Waikato River

10 May 1864 Auckland. Posted in the Ship’s Bag, sorted en-route where the adhesive cancelled with the P&O Mailboat Cancel “B57”

These details were also sent home by Private George Tatler 65th Regiment. The music is “Partant Pour La Lyric” W. Dale 8, Poultry, London (c.1820s)

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HMS Curacoa - AUSTRALIA HMS Curacoa, left Auckland on 3 June 1864 to go to Sydney, arriving there on 19 June 1864, having spent some time in Sydney and surrounding district, it was time to go down to Melbourne. Leaving Sydney on the 20th August, HMS Curacoa arrived at Melbourne on 24 August 1864.

19 August 1864 written the day before leaving Sydney

23 August 1864 written at Sea, the day before arriving at Melbourne

Both letters are underpaid and both went on the same P&O Mail Steamer. Sorted en-route, but adhesives cancelled on arrival. To pay: 5d and 9d. Having visited several Gold Mines, it was back to Sydney leaving on 4th September 1864, arriving back at Sydney; HMS Curacoa went into Cockatoo Dock on 17th September 1864. With war threatening again in Taranaki, HMS Curacoa returned to Auckland, arriving there on 23 October 1864.

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HMS Curacoa – AUSTRALIA

The Letters

There are actually three letters, two to his parents and one to his sister, the envelope posted in Melbourne at the same time as the one addressed to his sister, to his parents which originally contained the 12 page letter was described as “Very Defective” appears to have been discarded.

19 -20 August 1864 – Sydney

Foljambe letter to his parents, describes in his letter home, details of his visit Botany Bay and Manly, including a trip on the Great Southern Railway to Picton, together with a map of the area

21 - 25 August 1864 – At Sea

Foljambe tells his parents that that “I had to finish my letter yesterday morning in rather a hurry, I was only just inn time to squeeze it into the bag, as they had sewed it up all but 4 or 5 stitches. This is 12 page letter, completes all the further details of his visit to Sydney, including going to the Gold Diggings, and in particular his impressions of the “Rise and Shine Claim.” He also went Kangaroo Hunting, killing one, but he appeared to be more concerned that his dog had got injured by the Kangaroo. A cultural visit was made to the Mint and Council Chambers (Houses of Parliament). Whilst he was very impressed with the Mint Building he was less complimentary on the Council Chambers Building.

23 August 1864 – At Sea

This four page letter addressed to his sister, practically give the same details of his stay in Sydney, as already sent to his parents (Letter 19-20 August 1864)

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HMS Curacoa – SYDNEY Having strained part of the ship’s cutwater, HMS Curacoa went into Cockatoo Dock on 17th September 1864, for at least three weeks. HMS Esk had just come out of the Dock and was about to leave for Melbourne.

22 September 1864 Sydney NSW Duplex This 1s4d Rate was introduced on 1 July 1864 in the UK

but was withdrawn 15 days later on the 16 July 1864. Details of the change was not received in Australia until 14 November 1864

It was quite a busy time for the ships on the New Zealand section, because as soon as the Curacoa came out, HMS Harrier was due to go in to the Dock. HMS Curacoa was scheduled to return back to Auckland for a month or so, to settle the peace treaties with the East Coast Maori, although fighting was still going on in Taranaki. HMS Curacoa finally came out of the Cockatoo Dock on 13 October 1864.

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HMS Curacoa – SYDNEY

HMS Curacoa at Sydney

HMS Curacoa came out of Dock on the 13 October 1864, so it was now possible to send mail through the Ship’s Bag.

13 October 1864, Placed in the Ship’s Bag, sorted en-route, MORE TO PAY – 11d for a one ounce letter rate of 1/-

16 October 1864, HMS Curacoa, left Sydney and returned to Auckland

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SAMUEL MITCHELL VC Captain of the Fore Top and Captain’s Coxswain of HMS Harrier

Foljambe describes the presentation which took place on Saturday 24 September 1864 at the Domain, when Samuel Mitchell received his VC medal, for his bravery at the Battle of Gate Pa, Tauranga on the 29 April 1864

"On 29 April 1864 near Tauranga, New Zealand, a storming party of 150 sailors and marines from H.M.S. Harrier, together with the same number of soldiers of the 43rd Light Infantry, succeeded in establishing themselves inside a fortified position known as the Gate Pa. The enemy's fire, however, was heavy and accurate and all the officers were either killed or wounded. Captain-of-the-Foretop Mitchell went into the pa with the commander of Harrier, and when that officer was mortally wounded Mitchell insisted on bringing him out to safety although ordered to go and save himself."

Samuel Mitchell VC

“Bye the bye soon after last mail left the “VICTORIA CROSS” was presented to Samuel Mitchell… It came out by last mail from England and of course it was a grand day for us. The Governor Sir John Young presented it in the Domain. The Volunteers Militia and what few regulars there are here at present. The 12th & Artillery and every Seaman and Marine that could be spared to go there, officers in full dress and the men in frocks blue trousers and white cap-covers. The Governor made a very good speech on it, in fact being the first that had been presented in the Colony there was a great deal of fuss made about it, such as ladies kissing him and after that they chased him all round the place and then in the evening they got a horse for him and he rode in triumph round the town. They gave him a purse too. “

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HMS Curacoa – AUCKLAND

HMS Curacoa arrived back in Auckland on 23 October 1864.

Apart from the provisions which were far cheaper in Sydney, they also brought over several animals for Sir George Grey which included:-

16 Kangaroos and Wallabies 14 Black Swans, two Emus a & some Wonga.

A Wonga is an Australian Pigeon, also included was an Australian Magpie.

Wombat Kangaroo Black Swan

© Gerry Pearce

10 November 1864 - Posted at Auckland in the Ship’s Bag. Sorted en-route, MORE TO PAY – 5d for a half ounce letter rate 6d.

Note the Inspector’s Mark (Red bisected circle) The 1d GB red cancelled with the “A86” Mailboat Cancel

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HMS Curacoa – AUCKLAND - CHRISTCHURCH

With the news during November 1864, that the fighting with the Maoris had been settled, Foljambe applied for a Months leave, and travelled o the South Island.

14 December 1864 – Posted at Christchurch. Double Rate Letter, via Marseilles, 1/8d.

AKAROA

7 December 1864 – Foljambe writes “It was a very pretty but quiet place…”

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HMS Curacoa – AUCKLAND

Returning to Auckland on 19 December 1864, Foljambe was now waiting to returning to Sydney, meanwhile he was looking forward to the Auckland Regatta on the 29 January 1865.

31 December 1864 – Posted at Auckland, via Suez Rate 6d.

6 February 1865– Posted at Auckland Via Marseilles, 10d rate

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HMS Curacoa – AUCKLAND

Foljambe expects to return to Sydney by the 22 February 1865, provided everything is peaceful again, however things have got worse on the East Coast with the beheading of the Rev. Volkner by the Maoris on 2 March 1865, the news reaching Auckland , whilst they were suffering a severe cyclone 8 – 10 March. The Curacoa finally left for Sydney on the 18 March 1865.

28 February 1865 – Posted at Auckland – Redirected at Worksop

7 March 1865 – Posted at Auckland – Redirected at Worksop Both covers travelled on the same P&O Mail Steamer, however at Alexandria,

the via Marseille mail went on the P&O Pera, arriving five days earlier.

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HMS Curacoa –AUCKLAND - SYDNEY BOUND THE Bombay

The Curacoa finally left for Sydney on the 18 March 1865, via The Bay of Islands, however about 15 miles north of the Bay of Islands they saw the dismasted ship Bombay, which had 450 emigrants on board. Although the Captain had not requested assistance, it was decided to tow the ship back to Auckland. HMS Curacoa finally left for Sydney on 20 March 1865.

The Dismasted Bombay and HMS Curacoa

Sydney was reached on 1 April 1865, and on 4 June 1865, HMS Curacoa, left Sydney for a cruise of the South Sea Islands, returning on 13 October 1865.

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HMS Falcon - TONGATABU

HMS Falcon accompanied HMS Curacoa on the South Sea Cruise, and acted as the Mail Ship when she returned to Auckland on 22 July 1865.

HMS Falcon

22 July 1865 – Letter written at Tongatabu, HMS Curacoa

Foljambe writes: “we left Tongatabu under sail at 12 Noon on Saturday the 22nd, the Falcon having left half-an-hour sooner (with the Ship’s Mail) According to HMS Falcon Log, she arrived at Auckland on 3 August 1865

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HMS Curacoa – Sydney to Auckland

1 October 1865 - HMS Curacoa, arrived back at Sydney after the South Sea Cruise, which had lasted for 132 days and having sailed over 9284 miles. On 12th November 1865, Foljambe with a party of Officers and men, started on a shooting expedition in the yacht Enid1 calling in at Manly Beach and heading North to Broken Bay, however during the early morning the yacht struck the reef, and Foljambe was seriously in great danger of being drowned, especially as he had been injured and at one stage trapped under the canvas. Unfortunately two of the party never survived. Foljambe writes “How thankful I was to get on shore! I knelt down and thanked God for preserving me…” Leaving Sydney on 28th November 1865, for Auckland via Norfolk Island which they left on 10th December, Auckland was reached on 11 December 1865. On the 13th he went up to the top of Mount Eden and on 22nd went to the top of Rangitoto.

29 December 1865 – Posted at Auckland.

On the 4th January 1866, Foljambe noted that he went to Te Matuku Bay2, (Waikiki) Waiheke Island, aboard HMS Eclipse, “the chief object being to mark kauri pines for cutting down for spars for the squadron.”

1 The yacht Enid was the Flag Ship of the Sydney Yacht Club 2 Now famous for Te Matuku Oysters.

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HMS Curacoa –Auckland to Tasmania During January 1866, Foljambe visited all the Waikato Redoubts, Tauranga and on to Opotiki to see where Volkner had been be-headed. Passed the Cemetery where he saw poor Watkins Tomb (the mid-shipman who fell at Rangiriri) where a new headstone and iron railings round it had been erected. HMS Curacoa left Auckland on 24 February 1866, and Hobartown was reached on the 11th March 1866, having been seriously delayed by a Cyclone. Having made a thorough and complete tour of Tasmania, HMS Curacoa left on the 4th April 1866, heading to Adelaide, joining HMS Falcon on the 5th April. Holdfast Bay, Adelaide was reached on 9th April 1866. Foljambe was less impressed with Adelaide as compared to Tasmania. Travelling overland as well as going up the Murray towards Melbourne, Foljambe whilst camping had all his clothes and money stolen, which was rather a problem “without a stitch”. Having eventually reached Melbourne and after a short visit it was back to Tasmania on 19 May 1866, leaving on 25 May 1866, and arriving at Sydney on 28 May 1866. In June Foljambe had to return to South Australia for the trial of the two thieves who stole his clothes and belongings, this was by train and as he says “We didn’t get any sleep for five days and nights!” August couldn’t come fast enough, and on the 24th August HMS Curacoa left Sydney for a “Homeward Bounder” reaching Auckland on the 11 September 1866.

2 October 1866 Posted at Auckland via Panama

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Via PANAMA

The via Panama mail service commenced on the 24th June 1866, with the sailing from Wellington of the NZ & A RM Co. ss Kiakoura. The 2 October 1866 letter of Foljambe although marked “per Mataura” she had still to arrive in New Zealand, and the letter was sent on board the ss Kiakoura, which left Wellington on 8 October 1866. Interestingly, Foljambe records that the Kaikoura came out in 55 days to Melbourne, and that she lost two blades of her screw, he goes on to say that “She is a splendid-looking steamer, and is most magnificently fitted up.” Later on Foljambe records that “the Kaikoura met with a terrific gale on 20th and 21st June 1866 in the Cook’s Straits, New Zealand, her decks being swept, and she lost two boats- however she left Wellington at her proper time”

The New Zealand & Australian Royal Mail Co. ss Kaikoura The Kaikoura, inaugurated the new via Panama Mail Service, from New Zealand, leaving Wellington on 24 June 1866.

The Timetable - First six NZ Departures

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The via TORRES STRAITS & BATAVIA Mail Route

Foljambe in August 1866 while detailing the new via Panama Mail Service, states that “There is a new mail service starting even earlier than the Panama Line; though it has been talked of for some time. The line is by the east coast of Australia (which is much safer now as it has been surveyed and the reefs are well laid down on the charts), through Torres Straits to Batavia, whence a Dutch steamer takes it to Singapore, and of course the P&O steamers from China run to India and Suez. There have been tenders from four firms, the Dutch Company, Messrs Bright & Co., part owners of the steam-ship Great Britain, the Australian Steam Navigation Company, and an other firm. The Australian Steam Navigation tender has been accepted, it being the most reasonable, and accordingly the Steam-ship Hero is to leave Brisbane on the 4th August 1866.” There are very few surviving covers sent by this route. The only known cover so endorsed by this route is the one sent by Foljambe, dated in August 1866.

Photo Copy of Lot 71, Cavendish Auction 30/31 May 2013

Described incorrectly as 1863 instead of 1866. Arrival date at Worksop shown as 21 October 1863, instead of 1866. The arrival date disproves that it actually went on this mail route. There was a chain of events which also confirms that it went on another route. The Hero did leave Brisbane on the 4 August 1866, but broke down with a seized propeller, and after repairs did not leave until 20 August 1866. The Mail had already been taken off to lighten the load initially and transferred to the P&O service which left Sydney on 24 August 1866, mail arriving in the UK 20 October 1866.

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HMS Curacoa HOMEWARD BOUNDER NEW ZEALAND

Leaving Sydney on the 4 August 1866, and arriving at Auckland on 11 September 1866. HMS Challenger which succeeded the Curacoa arrived on 28 September 1866. After playing a game of cricket against her eleven, HMS Curacoa left Auckland on 4 October 1866 and for the record arrived home on 7 February 1867. .

11 October 1866 – Posted at Auckland HMS Curacoa had left Auckland 7 days earlier!

The Sothern Cross Newspaper, Auckland dated 5 October 1866, confirmed that both HMS Curacoa and HMS Eclipse had left the day before for England, HMS Curacoa going via Torres Strait to the Cape of Good Hope.

Mid-Shipman Cecil George Foljambe was promoted to Acting Sub-Lieutenant

on 1 September 1866 and Lieutenant on 8 June 1868

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CECIL GEORGE FOLJAMBE

Copy of Cecil George Savile Foljambe Service Records

Cecil George Savile Foljambe Bookplate

Ex Libris

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CECIL GEORGE FOLJAMBE

Foljambe was mentioned in dispatches and received the New Zealand Medal

NZ Medal

Retired as a Lieutenant on 22 February 1870.

Married on 22 July 1869 to Louisa Blanche Howard, eldest daughter of Frederick John Howard Esq., and Lady Fanny his wife (only sister of William, the 7th Duke of Devonshire K.G.). Their eldest son and heir, Arthur William de Brito Savile Foljambe was born on 27 May 1870. Louisa died on 7 October 1871, and was buried by the side of her infant son, Frederick Compton Savile born 20 August 1871 and died the following day 21 August 1871. Arthur William de Brito Savile Foljambe kept up the New Zealand connection when he was appointed Governor of New Zealand in 1912 – 1917 and was the first Governor –General of the Dominion of New Zealand from 1917 to 1920. In 1905, Cecil George Savile Foljambe was raised to the peerage (Earl of Liverpool). He died in 1907.

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Louisa Blanche Howard

The three eldest children of Frederick John Howard (1814-1897) and Lady Fanny Cavendish, by Robert Dowling (1827-1886

Inscribed verso: William Frederick / George Francis / and / Louisa Blanche / Howard /

children of Fredk John & Lady Fanny Howard / copy by Dowling / from the original by H. B. Ziegler / painted in 1844

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Lord Liverpool

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Lord Liverpool

28 April 1913 Posted at Okoroire

29 May 1913 Posted at Auckland

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Lord Liverpool

The Dominion Newspaper, Wellington, 22 April 1913, reported that His Excellency the Governor went from Rotorua to Okoroire on Saturday last, and on Friday next he will open a Chrysanthemum show at Cambridge, after which he will return to Okoroire. Lord Liverpool will visit the Thames on 28th April and will arrive in Auckland on the morning of the 29th April the day after the arrival of HMS New Zealand.

Souvenir Postcard

25 June 1913 – Parcel Tag from Wellington signed “Liverpool”