Hi Grant,
I'm not a family member and I don't know the people you are looking for but I thought I would like to
Help you out.... Starting with your fathers name.
I'm unsure if you live in NZ or your age ? That might help
When I Googled the words "Clarendon Hotel" Meaclem, one main thing that came up was an Auction on "Trade-Me"
As below:
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CLARENDON HOTEL PICTON FLAGON BOTTLE LABEL
One unused transfer type label for use on a half gallon jar or flagon.
It reads "CROWN DRAUGHT BEER AT ITS BEST SUPPLIED BY CLARENDON HOTEL - PICTON BILL MEACLEM PROPRIETOR.
The actual transfer measures approx. 8cm x 4cm whilst the backing is 9.5cm x 5.5cm.
It is in Very Good unused condition.
Please take a look at my other New Zealand beer flagon label listings.
http://74.125.155.132/search?q=cache:oMV3xaiNmCkJ:www.tradem...__________________________________________________________
Doing a search on the business "Clarendon Hotel" I found that the Hotel is now closed, opened in 1944 and closed 1991:
Company Number :122220
Company :CLARENDON HOTEL LIMITED
Previous Status In Liquidation 1st November 1944 9th October 1991
Address Details
Registered Office
4TH FLOOR
ROBERT JONES HOUSE
CORNER COLOMBO AND ARMAGH STREETS
CHRISTCHURCH
If you could give me an idea what sort of dates you are looking at that would be great...
E.g.... When do you think he died ? How old do you think you mother is ? Or siblings ?
I assume you are in contact with your mother but really just looking for your fathers info
Thanks
Jo