Hi John,
If Lindsay CRAWFORD who died 1901 is your fellow he was not MAORI, both of his parents were from ENGLAND.
Edward James Frederick CRAWFORD, brewer, died 8th May 1880 SALE, VICTORIA, died intestate, his Probate is on the VICTORIAN Public Records site; File number 93/376
Edward James Frederic CRAWFORD christened 27th December 1809, BANBURY, OXFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND; Father: James, Mother: Ann
MARRIAGE - Parents of Edward James Frederick CRAWFORD
Groom: James CRAWFORD
Residence: HMS DENMARK
Rank Profession: Master of HMS DENMARK
MARRIAGE (by Licence): 17th January 1809, ANTONY, CORNWALL, ENGLAND
Bride: Ann TREMLETT
Residence: ANTONY
Witnesses: Thomas KENNAGH, Sarah PEAKE
1st MARRIAGE - ENGLAND
Groom: Edward James Frederick CRAWFORD
Bride: Mary Anne SCOTT
MARRIAGE; 25th January 1831, Saint Andrew, NEWCASTLE upon TYNE, NORTHUMBERLAND, ENGLAND
Ann Eliza CRAWFORD
Born: 16th May 1834
Christened: 25th June 1834, GATESHEAD, DURHAM, ENGLAND
Residence: GATESHEAD, DURHAM, ENGLAND
Father: Edward James Frederick CRAWFORD
Mother: Mary Ann
2nd MARRIAGE - NEW SOUTH WALES
Groom: Edward J. F. CRAWFORD
Bride: Frances MITCHELL
ST. JAMES Church of ENGLAND, SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES
Registration Number: V1841163 25C/1841
DEATHS - VICTORIA
Surname: CRAWFORD
Given Names: Frances
Event: D
Father: MITCHELL
Mother: PARKER
Age: U
Birth Place: ENGLAND
Year: 1877
Reg Number: 6279
Surname: CRAWFORD
Given Names: Edward James Frederick
Event: DEATH
Father: Unknown
Mother:
Age: 70
Birth Place: UNKNOWN
Year: 1880
Reg Number: 5392
BURIALS
Name: Frances CRAWFORD
Age: 60
Burial Date: 2nd April 1877
Cemetery: SALE Cemetery
Plan: 3
Section: L
Allotment: 23
Name: Edward J. F.CRAWFORD
Age: 70
Burial Date: 10th May 1880
Cemetery: SALE Cemetery
Plan: 3
Section: L
Allotment: 24