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Item: 132826
Surname: Rodgers
First Name: Archibald
Ship: -
Date: 1870 17 June
Place: Newcastle
Source: SMH
Details: Of the Newcastle Foundry. Died on 11th June at his residence from tetanus caused by an injury accidentally received. Age 57 years


 
Item: 173784
Surname: Rodgers
First Name: Archibald
Ship: -
Date: 4 March 1902
Place: Cottage Creek Cemetery, Newcastle
Source: NMH
Details: close by a broken column marks the grave of Mr. Archibald Rodgers who was the founder of the business carried on by his son Alderman Rodgers and latterly by his grandsons Messrs Rodgers Bros., Mr. Archibald rodgers who died in 1870 was practically the first man to start a foundry in the city.


 
Item: 174470
Surname: Rodgers
First Name: Archibald
Ship: -
Date: 1855
Place: Leasehold. Address near Honeysuckle Point
Source: NMH
Details: On a list of electors in the police district of Newcastle who had the right to vote for elections in the county of Northumberland in 1855. Printed in the Newcastle Morning Herald 25 October 1911


 
Item: 187542
Surname: Rodgers
First Name: Archibald
Ship: -
Date: 20 December 1876
Place: Newcastle
Source: NMH
Details: Marriage on 7th December, by Rev. William Bain, presbyterian minister, Helen, daughter of the late Archibald Rodgers of the Newcastle Foundry, to Henry Ewart, only son of Mr. Peter Smith, veterinary surgeon of Bathurst


 
Item: 198506
Surname: Rodgers
First Name: Archibald
Ship: -
Date: 25 April 1871
Place: Newcastle
Source: Newcastle Chronicle
Details: Death at her late residence, The Foundry, Blane street, Newcastle, after a lingering illness, Alison, the eldest daughter of the late Mr. Archibald Rodgers, aged 28 years


 
Item: 199531
Surname: Rodgers
First Name: Archibald
Ship: -
Date: 20 March 1880
Place: Newcastle
Source: NMH
Details: Marriage, on March 11th at the residence of the parents of the bride, Lower Church street, by the Rev. T. A. Gordon, Robert Bowes, seventh son of Robert Bowes of Stinston, Ayrshire, Scotland, to Anne Rodgers, youngest daughter of the late Archibald Rodgers of Newcastle


 
Item: 199929
Surname: Rodgers
First Name: Archibald
Ship: -
Date: 7 June 1870
Place: Newcastle
Source: Newcastle Chronicle
Details: Seriously injured in an accident at the Newcastle Foundry


 
Item: 199937
Surname: Rodgers
First Name: Archibald
Ship: -
Date: 14 June 1870
Place: Newcastle
Source: Newcastle Chronicle
Details: Funeral - The friends of the late Mr. Archibald Rodgers invited to follow his funeral to move from his residence, the Newcastle Foundry, Blane st.


 
Item: 203685
Surname: Rodgers
First Name: Archibald
Ship: -
Date: 20 June 1863
Place: Newcastle
Source: Newcastle Chronicle
Details: Tender of Archibald Rodgers for the supply of a boiler for the steam tug Dooribang accepted by government


 
Item: 199938
Surname: Rodgers (obit)
First Name: Archibald
Ship: -
Date: 14 June 1870
Place: Newcastle
Source: Newcastle Chronicle
Details: DEATH OF MR. ARCHIBALD RODGERS It is with deep regret we have to record the death of our esteemed friend and citizen, Mr. Archibald Rodgers, of the Newcastle Foundry, Blane-street, which mournful event took place on Saturday evening last, at a quarter-past ten oclock. Our readers are already aware, that, on Friday afternoon, the 3rd instant, Mr. Rodgers, whilst superintending the lowering of a ponderous iron cylinder in the foundry yard, the palm of his left hand was accidentally crushed between the descending cylinder and another cylinder that lay on the round close by. Although all has been done that medical skill could devise to save the limb, and although it was, for three or four days after the mishap had occurred, hoped that amputation would not be rendered necessary, yet it was found, on Wednesday morning; that mortification had set in to such an extent as to necessitate the hand being amputated at the wrist. This operation, as stated in our last issue, was successfully performed, on Thursday morning, by Drs. Bowker, Degner, and Hector. On Friday, symptoms of tetanus appeared, and on the following day, Friday, Mr. Rodgers medical attendants perceived a change for the worse in him, and at once apprehended that, in all probability, he would not live beyond a day or two, unless a change for the bettor took place. On Saturday his sufferings increased considerably, and articulation became painfully difficult. His consciousness was not much affected till towards the evening, when he became slightly delirious, and at intervals seemed not to know those around him. He recovered conscious ness about two hours before he expired, and appeared to have recognised some of his family. A few hours prior to his death, the Rev. Mr. Bain read the thirty-fourth Psalm, and engaged in prayer with him, and he then, as well as on previous occasions, expressed him self as being peacefully interested in the merits and mediation of his Savour — the words used by him being the following : - When I look to the righteousness of Christ I have peace. Mr. Rodgers was born in the village of Barn yards, Parish of Kilconquhar, Fifeshire-, Scot land, in the year 1814, and was slightly over fifty-six years of age when he died. His father was an Elder in the Original Secession Presbyterian Church, at Barnyards, and also superintendent of the Sabbath-school in connection with the same church. The subject of our notice had, therefore, the advantage of an early religious education, and ever since he was ten years old he look delight in imparting similar instruction to the young. In 1810, he emigrated to Now South Wales, and had been, therefore, thirty years in the colony. For a period of fourteen years he resided in Sydney, and was for the greater part of that time partner in the late firm of Rodgers, Baller, and McVey, engineers & C in the metropolis. In 1854, he removed to this city, and started the Newcastle Foundry, and has carried on an extensive business ever since. Of late yours the business greatly in creased, as compared to what it was for several years after its establishment, and Mr. Rodgers was enabled to employ a large amount of labour of various descriptions. About eighteen months ago, the concern was transferred to his two sons, Messrs. James and Alexander Rodgers, but the worthy father never ceased to take the greatest interest in the concern, and invariably rendered every possible aid in the management thereof, believing, as he did, that it was his duty to assist his sons to the utmost of his power. Mr. Rodgers was a man of no small activity and energy, and he always felt pleasure in promoting not only his own welfare, but also that of others. For several years he occupied the position of alderman in this city, and it is to him we are chiefly indebted for the resus citation of our present School of Arts. He also took a prominent part in the formation of the City Gas and Coke Company, and was, for some time, one of its directors. At the time of his demise he was chairman of the Hulfe Gottes Silver and Lead-mining Company, of which he was out of its largest shareholders. As a citizen and an extensive employer of labour, he will be missed, for few amongst us exhibited a greater desire for progress and improvement than he. In point of liberality, Mr. Rodgers could scarcely be excelled — his purse being at all times open to the calls of charity, and those who knew him best could bear testimony to his having often contributed to objects to a greater extent than even his means allowed. Whilst in Sydney he, at first, attended the ministry of the Rev. Dr. Lang, and subsequently that of the Rev. John McGibbon. On removing to Newcastle he joined St. Andrew s Church - the only Presbyterian Church in the city at that time -and was ordained an Elder of that congregation during the incumbency of the Rev. Mr. Nimmo — the Rev. Mr. Coutts s immediate predecessor. Of late years Mr. Rodgers attached himself to the Rev. Mr. Bain s congregation, and since the Presbyterian Union, in 1865, he represented the Kirk Session of the Hunter-street Presbyterian Church, in the Presbytery of the Hunter, and in the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New South Wales. He took an active part in the deliberations of the church courts, and always expressed his views conscientiously. To the Presbyterian College Fund he subscribed £25, and regarded the establishment of such an institution as essential to the prosperity of the Presbyterian cause in this colony. For the past five years he occupied the office of superintendent of the Hunter-street Presbyterian Sabbath School, and took pains to instil into the minds of the pupils those scriptural tenets and principles which it was his own privilege to have been exercised in, whilst under his father s roof, in his tender years. He loved the children over whom he thus presided, and they duly reciprocated his regard for them. Mr. Rodgers leaves a wife and a family, consisting of two sons and five daughters, to mourn their loss. He also leaves two brothers, one of whom - Mr. William Rodgers - resides in Newcastle, The other brother the oldest of the family, we believe resides in his native village, Barnyards. On Sabbath last, appropriate remarks, in reference to the death of our friend, were made in the Hunter street, St. Andrew s, and Pit Town Presbyterian churches. Mr. Rodgers funeral takes place this afternoon, at three oclock, and we have no doubt it will be very largely attended.



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