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NZ Births        🔍 ASH

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RegistrationFamily NameGiven Name(s)Mother's Given Name(s)Father's Given Name(s)Still Birth
1921/21642
Butler Nelson Sanson Henrietta WinifredErnest Nelson-Order Product
1894/4823
Butler Nelson Ellen ElizabethNR-Order Product
1911/9805
Butler Nelson Laurence Ellen SabinaFrancis John Joseph-Order Product
1921/21642
Butler Nelson Sanson Henrietta Winifred Ernest Nelson
1894/4823
Butler Nelson Ellen Elizabeth NR
1911/9805
Butler Nelson Laurence Ellen Sabina Francis John Joseph
NZ Marriages (Bride)        🔍 ASH

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NZ Marriages (Bride, married surname)        🔍 ASH

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NZ Marriages (Groom)        🔍 ASH

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RegistrationBride's Given Name(s)Bride's Family NameGroom's Given Name(s)Groom's Family Name ITM
1933/2692
Evelyn Robina Hope Nelson Laurence Butler Order Product
1949/3265
Merle Lindsay Richardson Nelson Sanson Butler Order Product
1918/4935
Henrietta Winifred Sanson Ernest Nelson Butler Order Product Intention to Marry
1933/2692
Evelyn Robina Hope Nelson Laurence Butler
1949/3265
Merle Lindsay Richardson Nelson Sanson Butler
1918/4935
Henrietta Winifred Sanson Ernest Nelson Butler Intention to Marry
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NZ Deaths        🔍 ASH

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RegistrationFamily NameGiven Name(s)Born (approx.)Age at Death (approx.)
1995/30961
Butler Nelson Sanson 4 September 1921  🔍NZ
73 yearsOrder Product
1894/1422
Butler Nelson 189410WOrder Product
1976/44750
Butler Nelson Laurence 191165YOrder Product
1979/36097
Butler Ernest Nelson 18 July 1898  🔍NZ
80 yearsOrder Product
1995/30961
Butler Nelson Sanson 4 September 1921  🔍NZ
73 years
1894/1422
Butler Nelson 1894 10W
1976/44750
Butler Nelson Laurence 1911 65Y
1979/36097
Butler Ernest Nelson 18 July 1898  🔍NZ
80 years
Hawke's Bay Knowledge Bank Who's WhoNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Tributes Online (obituaries)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Whanganui Council Property RollsButler, Nelson        🔍 ASH

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Te Papa Collections - PeopleNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Otago Nominal Index        🔍 ASH

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NZ Presbyterian MarriagesNelson Butler        🔍 ASH
Shadows of TimeNelson Butler        🔍 ASH
Our Stuff - Denise & Peter's NZ history siteNelson Butler        🔍 ASH
Sooty NZ (NZ history and genealogical information)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH
NZ Genealogy Research Made EasyNelson Butler        🔍 ASH
Transcriptions NZNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Alexander Turnbull LibraryButler, Nelson        🔍 ASH

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Auckland Museum Online CenotaphNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Intention to Marry ProjectNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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1892Page 355

District of Auckland Quarter ending 31 December 1892
No Date of Notice Names and Surnames of Parties BDM Match Condition Calling or Profession Age Dwelling Place Length of Residence Marriage Place Folio Consent Date of Certificate Officiating Minister
500 19 December 1892 George Nelson Butler
Josephine Thomson Smith
George Kelson Butler
Josephine Thomson
💍 1892/2753
Bachelor
Spinster
Clerk
32
24
Auckland
Parnell
4 years
9 years
Wesleyan Church, Grafton Road 92/3000 19 December 1892 Revd. W. Lee
No 500
Date of Notice 19 December 1892
  Groom Bride
Names of Parties George Nelson Butler Josephine Thomson Smith
BDM Match (84%) George Kelson Butler Josephine Thomson
  💍 1892/2753
Condition Bachelor Spinster
Profession Clerk
Age 32 24
Dwelling Place Auckland Parnell
Length of Residence 4 years 9 years
Marriage Place Wesleyan Church, Grafton Road
Folio 92/3000
Consent
Date of Certificate 19 December 1892
Officiating Minister Revd. W. Lee



1918dPage 1385

District of Sanson Quarter ending 30 September 1918 Registrar Rose Richardson
No Date of Notice Names and Surnames of Parties BDM Match Condition Calling or Profession Age Dwelling Place Length of Residence Marriage Place Folio Consent Date of Certificate Officiating Minister
8 31 July 1918 Ernest Nelson Butler
Henrietta Winifred Sanson
Ernest Nelson Butler
Henrietta Winifred Sanson
💍 1918/4935
Bachelor Minor
Spinster Minor
Telegraphist
Domestic Duties
20
20
Ohakea
Ohakea
3 days
20 years
Wesleyan Church Sanson 4501 William Raymond Butler, Father of groom; Alfred Henry Sanson, Father of bride 31 July 1918 Rev. B. James, Wesleyan
No 8
Date of Notice 31 July 1918
  Groom Bride
Names of Parties Ernest Nelson Butler Henrietta Winifred Sanson
  💍 1918/4935
Condition Bachelor Minor Spinster Minor
Profession Telegraphist Domestic Duties
Age 20 20
Dwelling Place Ohakea Ohakea
Length of Residence 3 days 20 years
Marriage Place Wesleyan Church Sanson
Folio 4501
Consent William Raymond Butler, Father of groom; Alfred Henry Sanson, Father of bride
Date of Certificate 31 July 1918
Officiating Minister Rev. B. James, Wesleyan





Kura Heritage Collections (Auckland)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH
Archives NZNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Justice Department  >  R9996847 (unknown)

Name Year(s) Held At Access
From: Thomas Butler, Nelson Date: 12 December 1877 Subject: Renews application for evidence taken at enquiry which led to his being dismissed from office of keeper of Lunatic Asylum [This document is part of a larger record. To order this document please use the record number in the Additional Archives Description field below.] 1877 Wellington Open
From: L Broad, Nelson Date: 13 September 1877 Subject: For authority to examine medical men in Butler's case [This document is part of a larger record. To order this document please use the record number in the Additional Archives Description field below.] 1877 Wellington Open
From: O Curtis, Nelson Date: 25 November 1876 Subject: Forwarding letter from Mr Butler late keeper of Nelson Asylum as to his dismissal from his appointment [This document is part of a larger record. To order this document please use the record number in the Additional Archives Description field below.] 1876 Wellington Open
From: Dr Skae, Wellington Date: 15 August 1877 Subject: States his opinion with reference to Mr T [Thomas] Butler's dismissal from keepership of Nelson Lunatic Asylum [This document is part of a larger record. To order this document please use the record number in the Additional Archives Description field below.] 1877 Wellington Open
From: T Butler, Nelson Date: 18 December 1877 Subject: Asks for copy of witness Burrow's evidence at late enquiry into his dismissal from Nelson Lunatic Asylum [This document is part of a larger record. To order this document please use the record number in the Additional Archives Description field below.] 1877 Wellington Open
From: Thomas Butler, Nelson Date: 6 December 1876 Subject: For notes taken at enquiry into his statements regarding medical officer of asylum as to his claim for retuning allowance [This document is part of a larger record. To order this document please use the record number in the Additional Archives Description field below.] 1876 Wellington Open
From: Crown Solicitor, Nelson Date: 15 January 1878 Subject: Regarding Butler's case, request copy of the exhibits [This document is part of a larger record. To order this document please use the record number in the Additional Archives Description field below.] 1878 Wellington Open
From: Crown Solicitor, Nelson Date: 18 February 1878 Subject: With regard to the proposed prosecution of Butler and Tatton for perjury 1878 Wellington Open

Department of Internal Affairs, Head Office  >  R9984704 (unknown)

Name Year(s) Held At Access
From: Thomas Butler, Nelson Date: 3 January 1885 Subject: Desires to interview the Colonial Secretary at Nelson in regarding his claim to the office of Superintendent of Nelson Lunatic Asylum [This item is part of a larger record. To order this document please use the record number in the Additional Archives Description field below] 1885 Wellington Open
From: Thomas Butler, Nelson Date: 12 December 1883 Subject: Forwards voucher for arrears of salary £1000 1st October 1876 to 30 November 1883. Continues to hold himself in readiness to resume his duties as keeper of Lunatic Asylum [This item is part of a larger record. To order this document please use the record number in the Additional Archives Description field below] 1883 Wellington Open
From: Thomas Butler, Nelson Date: 24 August 1885 Subject: Further in regarding dismissal from office as keeper of Nelson Lunatic Asylum - Charges Superintendent of Nelson with misapplication of Provincial Government Funds in 1876 1885 Wellington Open
From: Thomas Butler, Nelson of NZ Date: 19 November 1883 Subject: Petition of his fellow citizens for the appointment of a commissioner to inquire into this complaint of alleged removal from office as Superintendent of Nelson Lunatic Asylum in 1876 [This item is part of a larger record. To order this document please use the record number in the Additional Archives Description field below] 1883 Wellington Open
From: Thomas Butler, Nelson Date: 12 June 1879 Subject: Again as to his dismissal as Clerk at Nelson Lunatic Asylum [This item is part of a larger record. To order this document please use the record number in the Additional Archives Description field below] 1879 Wellington Open
From: Thomas Butler, Nelson Date: 21 June 1883 Subject: Asking whether government has received his letters of May 25th, 4th and 11th June and what are intentions of government in respect thereto [This item is part of a larger record. To order this document please use the record number in the Additional Archives Description field below] 1883 Wellington Open
From: Thomas Butler, Nelson To: Minister of Justice, Wellington NZ Date: 4 May 1883 Subject: For further investigation regarding his dismissal from Nelson Lunatic Asylum [This item is part of a larger record. To order this document please use the record number in the Additional Archives Description field below] 1883 Wellington Open
From: Thomas Butler, Nelson Date: 9 August 1882 Subject: For free passage to and from Wellington where he proceeds to give evidence to Public Petitions Committee in support of his petition [This item is part of a larger record. To order this document please use the record number in the Additional Archives Description field below] 1882 Wellington Open
From: Thomas Butler, Nelson Date: 23 May 1880 Subject: Again as to dismissal from his situation at Nelson Lunatic Asylum (no letter) [This item is part of a larger record. To order this document please use the record number in the Additional Archives Description field below] 1880 Wellington Open
From: Thomas Butler, Nelson Date: 7 June 1881 Subject: Claims arrears of salary from September 30, 1876 to June 1, 1881, as keeper of Nelson Lunatic Asylum [This item is part of a larger record. To order this document please use the record number in the Additional Archives Description field below] 1881 Wellington Open
From: M E Hicks Beach, Secretary of State To: Hercules Robinson, Governor Date: 22 April 1879 Subject: Regarding Thomas Butler's dismissal from Nelson Lunatic Asylum [This item is part of a larger record. To order this document please use the record number in the Additional Archives Description field below] 1879 Wellington Open
From: Thomas Butler, Nelson Date: 20 January 1880 Subject: Has his petition been forwarded to the Secretary of State? [This item is part of a larger record. To order this document please use the record number in the Additional Archives Description field below] 1880 Wellington Open

Wellington High Court  >  Wellington probate files [third sequence]

Name Scan Year(s) Held At Access
BUTLER Hannah BUTLER Hannah📃 View Scan 1948 Wellington Open
BUTLER Hannah BUTLER Hannah📃 View Scan 1948 Wellington Open

Tranz Rail Limited, Corporate Office  >  Service Schedules - H-6As

Name Year(s) Held At Access
Butler, Nelson Sanson - Born 1921 1971 Wellington Open
Butler, Nelson Sanson - Born 1921 1971 Wellington Open

Palmerston North High Court  >  Palmerston North Probate files [second sequence]

Name Scan Year(s) Held At Access
BUTLER Ernest Nelson BUTLER Ernest Nelson📃 View Scan 1979 Wellington Open
BUTLER Ernest Nelson BUTLER Ernest Nelson📃 View Scan 1979 Wellington Open

Department of Social Welfare, Corporate Office  >  Former servicemen's rehabilitation files

Name Year(s) Held At Access
Butler, Nelson Sanson 1956 ‑ 1957 Wellington Restricted
Butler, Nelson Sanson 1956 ‑ 1957 Wellington Restricted
Tinui HistoryNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Masterton Anglican HistoryNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Archives Central (Manawatū-Whanganui)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Dictionary of NZ Biography (Scholefield, 1940)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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NZ War GravesNelson Butler        🔍 ASH
Masterton Library Wairarapa ArchiveNelson Butler        🔍 ASH
BillionGraves (NZ cemeteries)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Name Born Died Cemetery Region
Ernest Nelson Butler 17 Apr 1979 🔍 📰 Sandon Cemetery Manawatu-Wanganui
Nelson Sanson (Beau) Butler 4 Sep 1921 🔍 1 Jan 1995 🔍 📰 Fraserfield Cemetery Manawatu-Wanganui
Ernest Nelson Butler 17 Apr 1979 🔍 📰 Sandon Cemetery Manawatu-Wanganui
Nelson Sanson (Beau) Butler 4 Sep 1921 🔍 1 Jan 1995 🔍 📰 Fraserfield Cemetery Manawatu-Wanganui
New Zealand Gazette IndexNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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NZSG Kiwi Collection (non-member records)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Name Date Record Type
BUTLER, Ernest Nelson 🔍
11 May 1979 NZ Probates
BUTLER, Nelson Laurence 🔍
23 Sep 1976 NZ Probates
Soldiers of Empire - Muster RollsNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Soldiers of Empire - Medal RollsNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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WWI Military DefaultersNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Caversham Project Trades Database (1894-1939)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Biographies of the Pioneer Land SurveyorsNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Caversham Project Electoral Rolls (1893-1938)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Suggested Searches for Nelson Butler
Early NZ HistoryNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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NZ Intention to Marry Index (1882-1899)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Freedom's Call 2nd NZEF Roll of Honour (Northlanders)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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WWII Military Draft ListsNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

From 1940-45, men aged 18-46 were selected by ballot for potential service with the Armed Forces under New Zealand's wartime conscription. Twenty-four ballot lists were published in the NZ Gazette.

NOTE: Being listed in a ballot did not necessarily mean the person served in the military. Some had already volunteered, others were found medically unfit, granted deferment or exemption on appeal, or were never called up for active service. These records document those selected for possible service, not confirmed service personnel.

Source: Indexed by Luke Howison from 24 NZ Gazette ballot lists, provided by NZLII

Registration No Surname Forenames Occupation Address Military District Gazette Ref Page No PDF Link
599733 Butler Nelson Laurence iron-moulder 95 Martin St. Invercargill Vol 43, 28 Apr 1942 1308 View Page
272365 Butler Nelson Sanson Public Works Employee Sanson WANGANUI Vol 101, 2 Oct 1940 2494 View Page
599733 Butler Nelson Laurence iron-moulder 95 Martin St. Invercargill Vol 43, 28 Apr 1942 1308 View Page
272365 Butler Nelson Sanson Public Works Employee Sanson WANGANUI Vol 101, 2 Oct 1940 2494 View Page
NZ Servicemen buried in Kranji (Singapore)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Freedom's Call POWs (Northlanders)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Freedom's Call Medals (Northlanders)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Freedom's Call - Other Forces (Northlanders)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Gate Pa & Te Ranga, 1864Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Porirua War StoriesNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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WW1 returned soldiers land holdingsNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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NZ Police (killed in line of duty)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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NZ Police (deaths in line of duty)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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NZ Medical Practitioners (1840-1930)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Cotter Museum Doctors' FilesNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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1867-1870 Medical RegistrationsNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Education Dept Staff RegisterNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Methodist Ministers (1822-1940)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Anglican Clergy (pre-1952)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Dunedin Railways Staff Register (1872-1926)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Dunedin Railways Staff Register (1903-1928)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Vaccination Appointments 1872-1885Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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1918 Flu Pandemic VictimsNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Old Colonists' Association Register, 1919-1934Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Burgess Roll for the City of Auckland, 1887-1888Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Early Settlers Roll, Auckland ProvinceNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Hutt City Early ResidentsNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Hutt City ObituariesNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Taita Hall Donors (Lower Hutt)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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West Coast Accidental DeathsNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Paparoa & Blackball coalminer deathsNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Christchurch 1918 influenza victimsNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Sumner School for Deaf ChildrenNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Porirua Cemetery (unmarked graves)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Whenua Tapu (unmarked graves)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Nominal rolls: Second New Zealand Expeditionary ForceNelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Nurse Registrations, 1902-1931Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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The Treasury (Coromandel-Hauraki)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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Whakatere Heritage Collections (Ashburton)Nelson Butler        🔍 ASH

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