“It is with very great regret that I chronicle the death of Mr Fred H. Tayler, brother of Mr George Washington Tayler, the Mayor, which took place shortly after midnight. The deceased, as mentioned some days ago, was in a weak state of health, having, while a member of the Fourth New Zealand Contingent, contracted heart troubles. However, he appeared to have pretty well got over this, when some eight days ago he received a paralytic stroke, and this, with the old trouble, culminated in death, as stated. Deceased, who leaves a wife and young child to mourn his loss will be keenly felt by a large circle of friends. Much sympathy is felt for the widow and child, and also for Mr G. W. Tayler. Deceased was only about 33 years of age.” [Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLVI, Issue 807, 29 May 1903, Page 3]
“The largest funeral ever held here took place yesterday afternoon, when the mortal remains of Trooper F. H. Tayler, of the Fourth New Zealand Contingent, were conveyed to the Eltham cemetery with military honours. The cortege was about a mile long and included the Eltham division of the Stratford Mounted Rifles, the Eltham Rifles and returned troopers, headed by the Eltham Band. Four members of the Tenth New Zealand Contingent acted as pall bearers.” [Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLVI, Issue 808, 1 June 1903, Page 2]