Source:
Newcastle Chronicle
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An inquest was held before Dr. Knaggs, coroner, to ascertain in what manner Melchior Macdonald, a seaman on board the steam tug Tamar met his death. Captain Allen, harbour-master was present to watch the proceedings on the part of the Government; Captain Robinson the manager of the Melbourne Minmi Coal Company attended on behalf of the owners of the steam tug. Witnesses - Francis Smith, master of the steam-tug; John Oldfield, acting mate of the Tamar; John Walker, ordinary seaman on the Tamar; R. R. S. Bowker, medical practitioner. Verdict accidental death
First Name:
Dr. Robert Corbet
Source:
The Sydney Morning Herald
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Coroner. Held inquest into the death of Jenny Holliday who died after receiving severe burns at Stockton
First Name:
Dr. Robert Corbet
Source:
The Moreton Bay Courier
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Held inquest on the body of John Singleton who drowned near Newcastle
First Name:
Dr. Robert Corbet
Place:
Starr Inn, Maitland Road
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Held inquest on the body of John Isaacson
First Name:
Dr. Robert Corbet
Place:
Railway Hotel, Maitland Road Newcastle
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Held inquest into the death of Michael Wilkinson who died at the Railway Hotel
First Name:
Dr. Robert Corbet
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Held inquest on the body of William Sutton who died from an overdose of Laudenum
First Name:
Dr. Robert Corbet
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The body of Amelia Gilmore found floating in the river. Previously resided with Mary Ann Barton. Witness at inquest John Goswell and J.J. Cadell. Coroner Dr. Knaggs
First Name:
Dr. Robert Corbet
Place:
Court House Newcastle
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Present at a meeting to establish a branch of the Hunter River Auxiliary Bible Society in Newcastle
First Name:
Dr. Robert Corbet
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When No. 3 Battery Volunteer Artillery was formed in 1855 Mr. Holt was appointed first lieutenant, the command devolving upon Captain McPherson, a son of the last Military Commandant (Major McPherson) who died of wounds received in the maori war. The sergeants were Dr. Knaggs, Messrs S.L. Holt, F. Ash and J. Burrowes.
First Name:
Dr. Robert Corbet and Mrs. Phoebe
Source:
Brown St. Congregational Church, Newcastle; centenary history 1853-1953 by W. G. Courtman. Camden Theological Library
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The first church roll contained the following names - James Webster, Mrs Webster, Margaret Heskett, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice, Ebenezer Maurice, Mr. and Mrs. Williamson, Dr. Robert Corbet Knaggs, Mrs. Phoebe Knaggs; Mr and Mrs. Henderson, William Laing, Mrs. Laing, Captain Charles Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Pendleberry
First Name:
Dr. Robert Corbett
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Few people were better known in Newcastle in their day than Dr. Robert Corbett Knaggs. He was an Irishman by birth and came to NSW in the forties, commencing practice in the Botany road, Sydney. On the advice of a friend he transferred his home to Newcastle, which was then regarded as a rising place, settling here in 1855. He relinquished the practice of his profession on coming to Newcastle and entered into business under the name of R.C. Knaggs and co. wholesale and retail chemists, druggists, stationers, and booksellers and established a flourishing business under that style and firm. Dr. Knaggs who was a member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London and a L.S.A. of Dublin died at his residence Cooks HIll in 1877. He took comparatively little part in local politics but for several years held the position of coroner and in that capacity presided over the inquiry into the death of those who were drowned in the Cawarra wreck
First Name:
Dr. Robert Corbett
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Death, at his residence Maibenville, Newcastle, Dr. R. C. Knaggs, aged 69 years
Source:
Singleton Pioneer Register p. 73
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Dr. Richard Read born 1849 in Dublin, son of William Read and Anna Maria Daniel. Studied medicine at Trinity college Dublin, graduating in 1872. In practice in Newcastle with his brother-in-law Dr. S.T. Knaggs and in Singleton.
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Attended Walker McLeod who was thrown from his horse in Blane St. Newcastle
First Name:
Dr. Samuel Thomas
Details:
Dr. Samuel Thomas Knaggs, whose death occurred in Sydney on Wednesday, was at one time of the best known citizens of Newcastle. He was 79 years of age, and a native of Ireland. His father, Mr. R. C. Knaggs, conducted a chemist s and stationer s shop in Hunter-street. After leaving school young Knaggs went to Ireland, where he qualified as a medical man. He returned to Newcastle, and for a number of years was prominent in medical circles, and was a member of the honorary staff of the hospital. He removed to Sydney over thirty years ago, and carried on practice until a few years ago
