Listed aboard were Frederick Keln age 47, Wilhelmina 47, Augustina 16, Johann 14, Emilie 7 and Matilda 2. Also on board was another Keln family who were Frederick Keln age 37, Justina 22, Emma 1, and Amanda 2 months. The Taranaki sailed to Otago with 160 of the Dallam Tower immigrants on March 22nd. A number of passengers travelled on to Invercargill taking the ship Wanganui to Bluff. The family planted their roots first at Georgetown, now a suburb of Invercargill, then settled at Makarewa. Frederick Kallm was naturalised as a New Zealand citizen on 14 August 1900, a settler at Makarewa. Wilhemina died at Makarewa on 20 November 1906 and Frederick died on 3 November 1907 at Makarewa.  Both are buried at the Saint John’s Cemetery in Invercargill.

“DEATHS. KALLM.—At her residence, Makarewa, on Tuesday, November 20th, 1906, Wilhelmina, beloved wife of Frederick Kallm; aged 84 years. Deeply regretted. The funeral will leave the house at 2.80 p.m. on Friday, 23rd inst., for St. John’s Cemetery, Friends please accept this (the only) intimation. KINGSLAND AND FERGUSON, Undertakers.” Southland Times, 23 November 1906, p 2

“At the residence of his son-in-law, James McCloskie, Makarewa. on Sunday, 3rd November, 1007, Frederick William Kallm ; aged 102 years. Deeply regretted. . The funeral will leave the house at 10.30 a m. today (Tuesday) the 5th inst., for St. John’s Cemetery Friends please accept tips (the only) intimation, KINGSLAND &. FERGUSON, Undertakers.” Southland Times, 5 November 1907, p 2.

“…The funeral took place at St. John’s Cemetery on Tuesday morning, the service being conducted by the Rev. W. Swinburn, and there was a large assemblage, many of his countrymen and friends coming from long distances to pay a last tribute of respect to a worthy colonist and a true friend…”, Southern Cross, 9 November 1907, p 11.

“OBITUARY. FREDERICK WILLIAM KALLM. AGED 102 YEARS. Another sterling settler crossed the borderland on Sunday last at the residence of his son-in-law (Mr Jas. McCloskie) at Makarewa, in the person of Frederick William Kallm. In December of this year deceased would have reached 103 years. He was born in Bromberg, Province of Posen, Germany, and was a typical specimen of the German race— hail, hearty, and generous to a degree, and in his hundred odd years had passed through many stirring times. In his early youth he followed the occupation of a charcoal burner, but being of a roving turn, and in compliance with the demands of his country, he joined the military service and was a driver tor the Army in the Revolution of 48 and could vividly recount the trying times connected with that period. Although not a drinker, Mr Kalim enjoyed his glass of beer or cider, and was very fond of his pipe, of tobacco. He arrived in Invercargill 34 years ago. at a time when several other German families decided to try their fortunes in New Zealand, and we think none of them have regretted the step, for they have been blessed with good health, and most of them have been tidy incomes. When they arrived, they purchased sections at Georgetown, and afterwards moved to Makarewa bush, where Mr Kallm has since resided, and during the last year or two was a familiar figure in his garden. Within the last twelve months he contracted influenza and used to jokingly remark that old age wouldn’t kill him— it would be this New Zealand disease, influenza, that would end him. In this surmise he was right, for, it was through an attack of this dread disease he succumbed. The deceased was blessed with splendid eyesight and hearing, and a constitution of iron. He is survived by two daughters (Mrs Jas. Rogers, le Tua, and Mrs McCloskie, Makarewa). Deceased was father of Mrs Seebeck of Kumara, and grandfather of Mr. Harry Seebeck of this town and they will have the sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement.” Grey River Argus, 13 Jun 1908, p 3.

Johann Adamski (Kallm) (b. 1861–d. 1922) was born on 23 February 1861 at Laskowo. On the 1899 Awarua Electoral Roll, John is noted as a wool sorter, on freehold section 12, block 6 at Makarewa.

“Waste Lands Board.  The following applications for village allotments (pash) in Makarewa were granted:— P. Ross, section 4, block 5; John Kallm, section, 12, block 6; and Gottlieb Dey, section 5, block; 7. A number of deferred-payment sections m the same township were applied for and granted as follows:— Rudolph Neas, section 1, block 5; W. Cook, section 7, block 5; W. Judge, section 5, block 7; D. Maloney, section 9, block 6; and D. Ford, section 2, block 6. There were two applicants for section 7, block 6; Makarewa, and the ballot resulted in favor of W. Judge, junior.” Southland Times, 3 August 1883, p4.

He married in 1900 at the Gladstone Church to Florence Mortimer (b. 1881–d. 1929), the daughter of Thomas Bythesea Mortimer and Ellen Matilda Swain.  The family at Makarewa were John Frederick (b. 1901–d. 1914), Florence Ellen (b. 1902–d. 1911), Sylvia Wilhelmina (b. 1903–d. 1994), Minnie (b. 1905–d. 1905), Albert Charles (b. 1906–d. 1955), Ivy Myrtle (b. 1910–d. 1984) and Thora Rose (b. 1901–d. 1914).

“Magistrate’s Court TUESDAY, 17th NOVEMBER. Before Mr S. E McCarthy, S.M, SEPARATION ORDER.  Florence Kallm (Mr W. Macalister) v. John Kallm (Mr Stout), wool-classer, Makarewa, an application for a separation order on the grounds of persistent cruelty. — The day was occupied with the taking of evidence of the wife and her parents. She alleged that the defendant made her life miserable by his jealousy of every man who happened to address her, this feeling extending even to the butcher and baker boys.— The hearing will be continued to-day.” Southland Times, 18 November 1903, p 4.

“Magistrate’s Court. WEDNESDAY, 18th NOVEMBEB. (Before Mr s. E. McCarthy, SM.) DOMESTIC INFELICITY. Florence Kallm (Mr W. Maealister) v. John Kallm (Mr Stout), wool-classer, Makarewu, an application for a separation order on the grounds of persistent cruelty, was continued. The case for the complainant, as stated by counsel and witnesses, was that the parties were married four years ago in the Gladstone Church. The defendant, without any reason or excuse, had become exceedingly jealous of his wife, and by continually making serious charges, against her and acting strangely had made her life miserable, and at times she was in dread of her life. The defendant was, in other respects, a good husband, and was kind enough to his wife, but he was so dominated by jealousy that it was dangerous for her to live with him, and no woman was expected to submit to this species of cruelty, which was of the worst kind. Mrs Kallm, and her father and mother (Mr and Mrs Mortimer) gave evidence on Tuesday, alleging the cruelty mentioned by counsel. A boy and girl, sister and brother to the complainant, gave evidence in support of the application. The boy said that the parties quarrelled repeatedly, and the defendant on different occasions accused his wife of infidelity. On another occasion he heard Mrs Kallm scream, and on running into the bedroom he found Kallm flashing a razor over his wife’s head and holding her by the arm. Witness ran away to call his father, but Kallm. ran after him and promised to stop if he would not tell. The girl said that she knew Kallm and his wife quarrelled occasionally. Kallm, after accusing his wife of misbehaviour, would act like a madman, running about upsetting everything he could get hold of. For the defendant, Mr Stout said that his client was anxious to go into the witness box and vindicate himself from the aspersions made on him by his wife and her witnesses. He therefore proposed to call evidence for the defence; otherwise, he would have submitted to the court that there was no case to answer. It had been admitted by the complainant that, her husband was a very decent man in every way except for his jealousy. She admitted that he was extremely kind to her, and that there was nothing else against him. The defence was that the relations between the husband and wife were everything they should be until Interference came on the part of the complainant’s family. He had never accused his wife of misconduct, nor does he do so now, and how these yarns got about it was difficult to say. The first friction arose through Mrs Kallm’s visits to her brother-in-law’s hotel, and visits from there to his house by her brother-in-law. Opinions might differ in discussing how far Kallm was right in interdicting his wife’s visits and how far she was justified in disregarding his wishes, but it was a matter for the family to settle, not for the court to order summary separation. After the difference about the visits there was trouble with the Mortimers, who made various charges against him, which he never countenanced in any way. Evidence would be given by those living in the neighbourhood, that it never occurred to them that the Kallms were not living happily together. He criticised the evidence of the complainant’s witnesses, pointing out discrepancies, and commenting on the fact that they were all members of the Mortimer family. The defendant’s evidence was an absolute denial of all the allegations made against him. He said that he had made every endeavour to repair the breach between his wife and himself but had been prevented by his wife’s family. Several witnesses were called on defendant’s behalf and gave him a good character. They had’ never observed his jealousy, and always thought the pair lived very happily together. The Magistrate reserved his decision.” Southland Times, 19 November 1903, p 2.

“Police Court MONDAY, 23rd NOVEMBER. (Before Mr S. E. McCarthy, S.M) HUSBAND AND WIFE. judgment was given in the case Florence Kallm v. John Kallm, an application for a separation order on the ground of persistent cruelty. The Magistrate held that the evidence had fully proved that defendant was of a jealous and suspicious nature, and though he denied that he had ever accused his wife of infidelity, the evidence was altogether inconsistent with his statement. The complainant had proved her case and was entitled to a separation order and custody of the children. Further evidence of defendant’s financial position would be required before an order for maintenance was made.— Mr Stout said that defendant earned 8s 6d per day — Mr W. Macalister, for complainant, said that enquiries would be made as to property, and the evidence placed before the court. The Magistrate thought counsel might agree on a weekly sum to be paid. Failing that; the amount, would be fixed by the court. ” Southland Times, 24 November 1903, p 4.

“ABOUT PEOPLE The Gazette notifies that Messrs John Kallm, Frank Waldron, James Soar, Gordon Baird, Charles Cook, and John William Gedney have been appointed to be the Makarewa Domain Board.” Southland Times, 30 October 1918, p 5.

John died on 6 December 1922 at Makarewa and Florence died on 9 January 1929 at Makarewa and both are buried at St. John’s Cemetery at Invercargill.

“INQUESTS WOOL CLASSER’S SUICIDE. A verdict of suicide was returned by the Coroner, Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., at the inquest held on the body of John Kallm, a wool classer 63 years of age, who was found dead in a well at Makarewa. Florence Kallm, widow of deceased, said that her husband was 63 years of age, and employed as a wool classer by Kingsland Bros, and Anderson for over 30 years. Her husband was of German parentage and not naturalised. During the war deceased was apparently reduced in his work, and worried considerably over this. On December 6 of different years, he lost two relatives, and on or about that date he was always depressed, and this caused him to imagine other things. She last saw her husband alive on December 5 at 10 p.m., reading the paper in the kitchen just before she went to bed. She was awakened about 11 p.m. and could not find any trace of her husband in the house. She then called the children and they for him until 2 a.m. but failed to discover him. The body was found in a well the following morning about 9.30. The well was always fenced to keep the stock out. There was a hole in the mouth of the well large enough to let a kerosene tin through. Shaw Crosland, sworn, said that he identified the body of deceased, who was his brother-in-law. Deceased came to him with many troubles, but they were all imaginary. Kallm was of sober and temperate habits and had been with his employers about 40 years. Early in 1922 deceased said to witness, “Well I’ve got through this December all right.” He was present when the body was found in the well. He was of the opinion that deceased deliberately cast himself into the well. John Fulton, police constable, Waikiwi, said that no marks of violence were found on the body when examined. The coroner’s verdict was that the deceased, John Kallm, committed suicide, while in a state of depression, by throwing himself down a well.” Southland Times, 18 December 1922, p 6.

DEATHS. KALLM—At her residence, Makarewa, on Wednesday, January 9, 1929, Florence, wife of the late John Kallm, and beloved daughter of Thomas B. and Ellen Mortimer; aged 48 years. The funeral will leave the residence at 2.30 p.m. on Friday, 11th inst., for St. John’s Cemetery, Waikiwi. Friends please accept this (the only) intimation. —Macdonald & Weston, Undertakers.” Southland Times, 11 January 1929, p 6.