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176932
Surname: Abbott (nee Brady) (obit.,)
First Name: Mrs. John Kingsmill
Ship: -
Date: 9 December 1902
Place: Abbotsford, Wingen
Source: The Scone Advocate
Details: On Sunday last, there passed away, at Abbotsford, Wingen, at the ripe age of 83, a remarkable old lady in the person of Mrs. Abbott, relict of the late John Kingsmill Abbott, and mother of several who have occupied high offices in the State. Up till her fatal illness, the late Mrs. Abbott, despite her advanced age, was enjoying her usual good health, and was also in the full enjoyment of her mental faculties, and could read - and she was a great reader and wrote without the aid of glasses. Last week, she was taken ill, and Dr. Scott, who was summoned, held out very little hope of recovery. The end came about midday on Sunday, in the presence of her only surviving children, and other relatives. The late Mrs. Abbott was born at Jamaica in 1819, and was a daughter of Captain W. E. Brady, of the Imperial army. When in her 18th year, she was married at Tralee, Ireland, to Mr. John Kings- mill Abbott, and, with her husband, very shortly afterwards came to Australia, arriving in Muswellbrook in 1838 or 1839. They lived in Muswellbrook for a number of years, the whole of their family being natives of that place. In 1847, Mrs. Abbott, then only in her 28th year, lost her husband, who took suddenly ill and died in Scone while returning to Muswellbrook, and his remains rest in the old Church of England cemetery here. Shortly after her husbands death, Mrs. Abbott, with her young family, took up her residence at Glengarry, Wingen, which forms part of the property which now bears the family name, and there reared her family. Of these, three predeceased her, namely, Sir Joseph, who occupied the office of Speaker of the Legislative Assembly for a longer period than any of his predecessors; Mr. T. K. Abbott, for some years a Police and Stipendiary Magistrate; and Mr. John H. Abbott, who was accident- ally killed. One of the surviving children is Mr. W. E. Abbott, who represented us in Parliament as one of the members for the old electorate of the Upper Hunter, and is at the present time President of the Pastoralists Union - - a profound thinker, clear-headed, and one of the most capable all-round Press writers in the State; the other is Mrs. Shaw, mother of Mr. J. A. K. Shaw, our Mayor. Both these have lived with the mother, whom they ever regarded with sincere filial affection, from v childhood, and naturally feel the inevitable parting very keenly. Though leading a quiet, retired, homely life, the de- ceased, who had a face with the stamp of character that at once impressed one, was a woman of considerable, mental, power and attainments, and right down to the sunset of her life, evinced the keen interest of youth in the literary achievements of her grandson, Mr. J. H. M. Abbott, whose book on the late war is said to have had a sale second only to the success achieved by that of Dr. Conan. Doyle.
176239
Surname: Alcorn (obit.,)
First Name: Edward
Ship: -
Date: 8 June 1880
Place: Singleton
Source: Newcastle Morning Herald
Details: Death of an old Pioneer. One of the old landmarks and historical personages of New South Wales went the way of all flesh at Singleton on Friday morning. The deceased gentleman was Mr. Edward Alcorn, of Singleton, who died from sheer old age, after nearly finishing his eightieth year. The deceased gentleman was one of the few remaining Englishmen whose early and indefatigable energy brought about the opening up of the northern districts of this colony landing in Port Jackson when but a child he spent the earlier portion of his days in the Hawkesbury district, and comparatively young man formed one of the first parties to cross the Bulga. Mountains and settle on what subsequently became known as Patricks Plains. Together with Mr. John Browne, J.P. (father of the present member for that electorate), he for years underwent the dangers to life and limb incident to explorers and squatters in the old days of blacks and the bushranging fraternity; but despite numberless hairbreadth escapes, he subsequently was the means of opening up large tracts of country in the north, and became possessed of considerable affluence for a time. To Mr. Alcorns courage and tact in conciliating himself amongst the then wild aboriginals upwards of half a century ago, not a few of the present wealthy squattages now owned by our colonial magnates view were formed, his name having been a household word in the northern districts prior to the present generation. The deceased, it may be mentioned, as a matter of incident, was born in Buckingham Palace,; London, in the year 1800, and leaves behind him a widow and a largo family. His funeral took place yesterday afternoon at the Singleton Church of :England Cemetery, attended by a large gathering of friends, the Rev. B. B. Shaw, B.A., of All ,Saints, conducting the service
207113
Surname: Arnott (obit)
First Name: William
Ship: -
Date: 23 July 1901
Place: Strathfield
Source: NMH
Details: The news of the death of Mr. Wm. Arnott, which sad event took place at Arnott Holme, Strathfield, at a late hour last evening, will be received everywhere with the deepest regret. The deceased gentleman left Newcastle nearly two years ago, and took up his residence at Strathfield. He had been in failing health the whole of that time, and the end was not unexpected. Mr. Arnott was born in Edinburgh in 1827, and came to New South Wales when but 20 years of age. He began business in Hunter- street as a baker in 1865, and having made a success of this, he established the present large factory in Melville-street, Cooks Hill, which has since undergone remarkable expansion, and now finds employment for hundreds of men, boys, and girls. Of late years the conduct of the business has been largely directed by his sons. Apart from business, he was widely known in connection with the religious and charitable institutions. For 22 years he was superintendent of the Newcastle Wesleyan Sunday School, and for six years held the same office in the Wesleyan Sunday School at Mayfield. Mr. Arnott was devotedly attached to his church, and liberally supported it. He took a keen interest in the New- castle Benevolent Society, having been hon. treasurer to the committee from the inception of the society, in 1885. In 1897 he became president, in succession to Mrs. J. C. Ellis, a post he continued to hold up to the time of his death. He was president of the Newcastle Young Men s Christian Association for nine years, prior to 1897, and was one of the strongest supporters of the movement. He was a well-known figure in all kinds of religious and philanthropic meetings, at which his capable chairman- ship made him a desirable leader. In the early days of the Benevolent Society the deceased gentleman bequeathed £1000 to that institution, and in all charitable matters he was ever to the fore, his cheque being always available whenever a deserving case was brought under his notice. As a citizen he was respected and esteemed by all classes of the community, while in commercial circles he was known throughout the length and breadth of Australia as a business man of integrity and high principle. Mr. Arnott leaves a widow and grown-up family of seven sons and five daughters. The funeral is to take place tomorrow afternoon, leaving the deceased s late residence for the Rookwood Cemetery.
161649
Surname: Barrallier (Barralier) (obit.,)
First Name: Francis Louis
Ship: -
Date: 11 June 1853
Place: -
Source: Military Obituary (Google Books)
Details: BARRALLIER, Francis Louis, Ensign, 14th Aug., 1800, New South Wales Corps; Lieut., 16th May, 1805, 90th Regt.; Captain, 6th July, 1809, 101st Regt; placed on half pay of it, 7th January, 1817; exchd. to 33rd Regt., 19th May, 1819; exchd. to half pay of 25th Light Dragoons, 8th Feb., 1821; Bt. Major, 22nd July, 1830; exchd. to 73rd Regt., 4th Oct., 1831; exchd. to half pay of Rifle Brigade, 9th Aug., 1833; Bt. Lieut. Colonel, 9th Nov., 1846; died in Bedford Square, Commercial Road, London, 11th June, 1853. (Silver Medal for 6, 8). Served in New South Wales from 1800 th 1804, during which period was appointed Assistant Engineer, commanded the Artillery, and was Aid-de-Camp to the Governor; was the first who explored the interior with a party of his Regiment, as far as the Blue Mountains; proceeded to the West Indies in 1806, again appointed Assistant Engineer; present at the attack and capture of Guadaloupe and Martinique, and was promoted in the 101st as a reward for his services; was also present at the secoud capture of those Islands.
44791
Surname: 'Aberdaldie'
First Name: -
Ship: -
Date: 1848 23 August
Place: New England
Source: MM
Details: Wilson and Milford. 24,320 acres. Estimated grazing capability 1200 cattle or 8000 sheepClaim to lease of Crown land beyond the settled districts
58667
Surname: 'Aberfoil'
First Name: -
Ship: -
Date: 1849 26 September
Place: -
Source: MM
Details: H.C. Russel offering reward for horse missing from 'Aberfoil'
45174
Surname: 'Aberglasslyn'
First Name: -
Ship: -
Date: 1846 1 August
Place: Maitland
Source: MM
Details: To be let
63234
Surname: 'Aberglasslyn'
First Name: -
Ship: -
Date: 1846 20 June
Place: near Maitland
Source: MM
Details: To be let. 'Splendid house, garden, vinery and orchard. 5 acres of land
45194
Surname: 'Ahalton Farm'
First Name: -
Ship: -
Date: 1845 1 February
Place: Hinton
Source: MM
Details: Henry Carmichael selling horses, cows, bullocks, farming implements at 'Ahalton Farm'
52199
Surname: 'Ahalton' Farm
First Name: -
Ship: -
Date: 1846 7 January
Place: Hunter River
Source: MM
Details: Within 2 miles of Hinton Punt. 160 acres. Substantial slab built dwelling house with table and huts. 2 acre garden
7522
Surname: 'Allsorts'
First Name: Johnny
Ship: -
Date: 29 April 1843
Place: Maitland
Source: Maitland Mercury
Details: Purchased stolen shoemakers kit from John Swapp. Alias Charles Hollingshed.
44677
Surname: 'Bannockburn'
First Name: -
Ship: -
Date: 1848 23 August
Place: New England
Source: MM
Details: James Hale. 16,000 acres. Estimated to graze 640 cattle and 4000 sheep
44194
Surname: 'Beauaraba'
First Name: -
Ship: -
Date: 1848 12 August
Place: -
Source: MM
Details: 50,000 acres of land. Claim to lease of Crown Lands beyond the settled districts by David Perrier
53473
Surname: 'Belford'
First Name: -
Ship: -
Date: 1849 18 April
Place: Hunter River
Source: MM
Details: R.B. Dawson selling horse stock, furniture etc prior to leaving the district
44711
Surname: 'Bergen - op - Zoom'
First Name: -
Ship: -
Date: 1848 23 August
Place: New England
Source: MM
Details: Estate of John McLean. 44,800 acres. Estimated grazing capability 16,000 sheep. Claim to lease of Crown Land Beyond the Settled District
45081
Surname: 'Berkely Park'
First Name: -
Ship: -
Date: 1848 13 September
Place: Clarence Town
Source: MM
Details: William O'Neil advertising thorough bred horse to stand at 'Berkely Park'
67927
Surname: 'Biddabee' William Brooks
First Name: -
Ship: -
Date: 1838 7 November
Place: Lake Macquarie
Source: GG
Details: 1280 acres adjoining land of J. Warner and Cockle Creek granted by Gov. Darling Dec. 1828
44745
Surname: 'Blair Hill'
First Name: -
Ship: -
Date: 1848 23 August
Place: New England
Source: MM
Details: Richard Old. 24,960 acres. Estimated grazing capability 8000 sheep. Claim to lease of Crown Land Beyond the Settled District
50015
Surname: 'Blood Tree Farm'
First Name: -
Ship: -
Date: 1845 6 December
Place: Four miles from Newcastle
Source: MM
Details: William Thornton
50349
Surname: 'Boro'
First Name: -
Ship: -
Date: 1849 6 January
Place: Peel River
Source: MM
Details: Outstation attached to Tulcumbah station formerly leased by John Larnach