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207115
Surname: Hopkins (obit)
First Name: Thomas
Ship: 1855
Date: 7 April 1923
Place: Islington
Source: Newcastle Sun
Details: The death of Mr. Thomas Hopkins, 79 years of age, took place on Wednesday morning at the residence of his son, Mr. Albert Hopkins, Islington. He had not enjoyed too good health of late, but his end was unexpected. He had a fall last Sunday, from which he never rallied. Deceased was born at Rhymney, Wales, and came to Australia with his parents at the age of eleven, when they settled In the Merewether locality. The family were well-known and highly respected In the Newcastle district. Mr. Hopkins worked at mining throughout the New- castle district for many years. He also spent some time as a gold miner in the Harrington and New England districts. The funeral took place from his late residence in Islington to the Methodist portion of Sandgate cemetery. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends. The Rev. S. W. McKibbin officiated at the graveside. The pall-bearers were Messrs. W. Watkins, James Sneddon, A. Hopkins, and W. Thornton. He is survived by a widow and family, also by his brother, Mr. David Hopkins, of Wallsend, and his sister, Mrs. James Sneddon, of Hamilton West.
188922
Surname: Hughes (obit)
First Name: William Edmund
Ship: -
Date: 8 March 1934
Place: Branxton
Source: Maitland Daily Mercury
Details: The oldest pioneer of the Branxton district, Mr. William Edmund Hughes, of McMullen s road, East Branxton, celebrated the 90th anniversary of his birth day on Monday. Mr. Hughes was born at West Maitland on March 5, 1841, at. a place located where Hart s jewellery shop now stands. At the time his father, who was a native of Wales, was a pilot on one of the boats at Newcastle. When Mr. Edmund was four months old his parents moved to Branxton, where his father became keeper of the Don O Connell Public House and since then Mr. Hughes has not been away from this locality for more than twelve months. He attended school first in Maitland under the tuition of a schoolmaster named Mr Dunne, and later a private school situated in those days on the site of the present resldence of Mr. C. Edmonds, sen., at East Branxton. At the age of 14 years Mr. Hughes started as a carrier, chiefly drawing produce from the northern towns to be loaded on the boats at Morpeth, and taking other necessaries back to these towns, travelling per bullock team as far west as Dubbo from Maitland
170511
Surname: Hungerford (obit)
First Name: Robert
Ship: -
Date: 27 March 1897
Place: Maitland
Source: Maitland Weekly Mercury
Details: Obituary of Robert R. Hungerford of Bush Villa near Owlpen not far from Maitland. Husband of Ellen nee Winder. Son of Emanual Hungerford who was the original proprietor of Farley Estate. He was a brother of Mrs. Chapman wife of Rev. Robert Chapman and a brother of Septimus, Thomas and Percy Hungerford
201308
Surname: Ireland (obit)
First Name: Albert
Ship: -
Date: 26 December 1904
Place: Mayfield
Source: NMH
Details: Mr. Albert Ireland, eldest son of the late Mr. Jesse Ireland, died at his residence, Mayfield, yesterday afternoon, after an illness extending over twelve months. The deceased gentleman who was in his 35th year, was well known in local business circles, having for some time acted as manager for the firm of Ireland in Newcastle. Upon relinquishing that position through ill health, Mr. Ireland visited Japan, and subsequently he proceeded to the islands, but returned to Newcastle very little improved in health. Yesterday morning he appeared to be much better, but as the afternoon wore on dangerous symptoms set in, and death ensued quite unexpectedly. Mr. Ireland leaves a wife and one child, a little boy aged five years, and general regret will be felt at his death. The funeral will leave deceased s late residence, Westmead, for Waratah station and thence to Sandgate
207118
Surname: Israel (obit)
First Name: David R
Ship: -
Date: 1 September 1936
Place: Waratah
Source: The Newcastle Sun
Details: Mr D R Israel died at his home in Waratah to-day, after a long illness. He was 59 years of age. A resident of Newcastle for about 40 years, the late Mr Israel was one of the pioneers and founders of the Newcastle Hebrew Congregation and President for the past eight years. The funeral to-morrow afternoon will follow a service by Rabbi Morris at the Newcastle Synagogue at 2 pm. Mr Israel was very well known in the commercial community. He had been In business in Newcastle about 30 years. In addition to his business in the city, he took an Important part In the development of lakeside resorts In the Wangi, Lakeview and Arcadia districts. He was identified with the Wangi Development Company, which subdivided extensive areas of land and carried out considerable improvement work, including town planning and beautification schemes, and the erection of bathing and tourist facilities. He is survived by his wife, three sons, Messrs L B Israel, Cecil Israel and Julian Israel, and two daughters, Mrs T. Abramovich. of Canterbury, Sydney, and Miss Joyce Israel. The late Mr Israel was a member of Masonic Lodge Fidelity.
197037
Surname: Jackson (obit)
First Name: Thomas
Ship: -
Date: 20 September 1927
Place: Singleton
Source: The Newcastle Sun
Details: A well known grazier, Mr. Thomas Jackson, of Toryburn, Bridgman. died yesterday afternoon, at the age of 80. He was a native of Mudgee, but had lived in the Singleton district for over 50 years. For a number of years he managed the Oaklands Estate for the late Mr. Alex. Bowman, and afterwards he looked after Dulwich Estate, then owned by Mrs. Smart. Eight years ago he acquired Tory- burn. He was a member of the committee of the Northern Agricultural Association until advancing years caused his retirement. He left a widow and one son, Mr. Reginald Jackson, who is well known in cricketing circles.
201310
Surname: James (obit)
First Name: Arthur
Ship: -
Date: 4 June 1940
Place: Pymble
Source: Newcastle Morning Herald
Details: Mr. Arthur James was admitted as a solicitor in 1896 and came to Newcastle to begin his practice He became one of the most successful pleaders in the courts at Newcastle and was recognised by fellow members of his profession as a hard fighter for his clients There were many lively verbal clashes when Arthur James who had a quick wit was fighting a case. He was chosen as one of three Commissioners to inquire into the big subsidence of coal lands on Shepherds Hill more than 20 years ago. Many houses were damaged in what was known as the creep, and it was the duty of the Royal Commission to consider all aspects of the subsidence with particular reference to possible claims for action. Apart from his legal practice Mr James took a great interest in public affairs. He was chosen as a member of the old Borough Council of Newcastle and his talents were soon recognised. He became Mayor of Newcastle about 1906 He was Mayor when Hunter-street was extended from Watt-street to Telford-street, and during his term the first big scheme of beach improvements was begun. Mr James also identified himself with the Newcastle movement for Federation, and was closely associated with Mr. J. D Fitzgerald, then a Minister of the Crown. Mr James s interests extended to the cultural life of the city and district, and he became a member, and shortly afterwards President of the Newcastle School of Arts He was one of the advocates of the big changes which meant that the School of Arts would progress with the population of the city and district When Mr James left Newcastle he became an enthusiastic gardener at his home at Pymble His garden attracted a great deal of interest Mr James is survived by the widow one son Mr Bernard James, now a military officer and a daughter Mrs. Mackie of Armidale.
196978
Surname: James (obit)
First Name: Robert T
Ship: -
Date: 16 April 1901
Place: Maitland
Source: Evening News
Details: Mr. Robert T. James, a very old resident of the district, he having come here in 1856, died yesterday after a long illness. Deceased for many years carried on business as builder and contractor, and always took an active part in the political life of the town. He was an alderman for a long period. He was one of the founders of the Sons of Temperance Society, Maitland, and was connected with other societies. His wife predeceased him about ten years ago, but he leaves five sons. Mr. James was 83 years of age, and was a native of Welshpool, Montgomery, Wales.
201606
Surname: Jarvie (obit)
First Name: Walter
Ship: -
Date: 12 September 1925
Place: Newcastle district
Source: NMH
Details: Mr. Walter Jarvie, whose death occur- red in a private hospital at Mosman a few days ago, was in former years a well known figure in educational circles in the Newcastle district. He was a student of the Teachers Training College, and was subsequently on the staffs of the public schools of Hamilton and Wallsend. He was then appointed head teacher of the school at Joadga Creek, near Mittagong, which was then a flourishing shale mining centre. In 1889 he returned to this district, and established the first school at West Wallsend. In 1901 he was appointed to Islington, and after being there for five years he went to Ryde. His next appoint- was to Revesby, near Bankstown, and he remained there until he resigned in July, 1924, after over 50 years service, during which he was always seriously interested in the children of the schools, and in their parents, and also in the obligations of citizenship. He is survived by his widow. A daughter is the wife of Dr. F. H. Cox, who was in Wallsend with the late Dr. John Nash, M.L.C., and later practised in Lambton after the death of Dr. A. Nash. Dr. Cox is now at Helenshurgh on the South Coast. Another daughter is married to Mr. W. J. Davey, managing director of Dearbours (Australia), Limited. One son, Mr. T. W. Jarvie, is on the staff of the High Commissioner s office. London. Other sons are Mr. J. W. Jarvie (Manly), and Mr. J. H. Jarvie (Sydney). On the occasion of the funeral the Interment took place in the Presbyterian cemetery, Rook- wood
202231
Surname: Jimmy Cobbra (indigenous) (obit)
First Name: -
Ship: -
Date: 17 June 1908
Place: Yulgilbar, Clarence River
Source: Northern Star, Lismore
Details: Obituary of Jimmy Cobbra, who died about 90 years of age. Jimmy Cobbra of the Kamilaroi tribe, Hunter River, had guided Edward Ogilvie to the Clarence River c. 1838 where Ogilvie founded the Yulgilbar estate. Jimmy Cobbra resided at Yulgilbar for the rest of his life
196903
Surname: Jones (obit)
First Name: Helen Ann
Ship: -
Date: 5 February 1934
Place: -
Source: The North Western Courier (Narrabri)
Details: The death was recently announced of Mrs. Helen Ann Jones, aged 85 years, widow of the late Richard Jones who came to Australia in 1838. He established the Maitland Mercury newspaper. He was also Colonial Treasurer in Sir Henry Parkes time and chairman of the Commercial Banking co., Miss Jones married Mr. Lloyd Jones, third son of Mr. David Jones, one of the founders of David Jones Ltd., Sydney
162217
Surname: Kealy (obit.,)
First Name: Edward
Ship: -
Date: 23 July 1867
Place: Upper Paterson
Source: MM
Details: On Thursday night last our respected neighbour, Mr Fdward Kealy, sen , of Summer Hill Paterson River, died suddenly, at his residence, at the advanced age of seventy years. 'The funeral took place on Sunday, three p.m ,the attendance being the largest we have ever witnessed in a. similar occasion in a country district, numbering upwards of three hundred persons and proving the great estimation of the worthy man of all who knew him. The remains were carried to the churchy yard on the property, the pall-bearers being E.G. Cory ,warden of the district; Mr. Nowlan, ' M.P. ; Messrs. James M'Cormack, and G. J. Frankland, J.P.s ; and Messrs. E. Doyle and W. Corner. Owing to the day, it was impossible to procure the services of a clergyman ;but the burial service of the Roman Catholic Church was read in a most appropriate manner by Mr. Stapleton after which Mr, Knowlan addressed a few remarks to those present, bearing testimony to the high character and moral worth of the deceased, who in every relation of life had discharged his duty in the most praiseworthy manner.Mr. Cory also, from an experience of over forty years, testified to the sterling character of the late Mr. Kealy, particularly dwelling upon the good qualities as a neighbour and friend. Mr. Kealy's loss will be much felt in this district, where he was deservedly respected and beloved. - Upper Paterson July, 16..
202232
Surname: Keightley (obit)
First Name: Stewart
Ship: -
Date: 9 January 1907
Place: Newcastle
Source: Newcastle Morning Herald
Details: Mr Stewart Keightley, for 30 years manager of the Newcastle Coal-mining Company and a highly respected, public-spirited citizen, died yesterday at his residence, Terrace-street, Newcastle aged 59 years. All flags on public buildings were lowered to half-mast in the afternoon. The deceased gentleman had been confined to his bed for a week past, but the end was rather unexpected, the cause of death being cerebral haemorrhage. Mr. Keightley s death will be felt as a great loss to the city where, during the fulfilment of many public duties, he has gained a wide circle of friends. The loss to the colliery proprietors with be a severe one, as he was one of the strong men in all deliberations regarding the industrial situation on the coal fields. Mr. Keightley was a prominent member of the memorable conference with the miners in September, when his tact and perspicuity were largely instrumental in warding off an industrial crisis. The deceased gentleman was first elected alderman for the City Ward in 1881, and he occupied the mayoral chair in 1884, retiring in 1885. He was appointed Vice-Consul for the United States in 1893, and from that year until 1896 had sole charge of the Consulate at Newcastle. In 1897 he was appointed the United States Vice and Deputy Consul. During his whole connection with the Consulate he had the entire confidence of the United States Government, who valued his commercial reports. He also held the Vice and Deputy Consulship for Cuba. The deceased was a charter member of the City Club, and the former president of the Chamber of Commerce. For many years prior to his decease he was director in the Newcastle Permanent Investment and Building Company. The late Mr. Keightley leaves a widow, two sons, and four daughters. Mr. Keightley was born in the North of Ireland in 1847. His father was an Irishman descended from an old English family, to which Keightley the actor and Keightley the historian belonged. When only eight years of age young Keightley, the only child, sailed from Ireland with his parents in the American ship Connecticut, and arrived in Sydney, where his family remained for some time, after which they went to Melbourne. When about 16 years of age Stewart Keightley entered the service of the Melbourne and Hobsons Bay Railway Company, remaining there for about 16 years, during which, through his industry and ability, he attained to high office. About this time the Newcastle Coal-mining Company was formed in Melbourne to work certain leases secured near Newcastle, and Mr. Keightley, then in his thirty-second year, was appointed manager of Newcastle. He assumed control over the mines, and acted as manager up to the time of his death. Mr. Jas. Curley, secretary of the Colliery Employees Federation, referring to the decease of Mr. Keightley yesterday afternoon, said they had been friends for a large number of years. Although a strenuous fighter for his company, Mr. Keightley was a man of unchallenged honesty and probity. No matter how hard he fought during arbitration, he never retained any sign of animosity outside. At their last conference, a little more than a week ago, in connection with the Glebe miners, Mr. Keightley observed that they had engaged in many a good battle, but their friendly relations were never interrupted. During the whole of his term as manager, concluded Mr. Curley, he rarely had a dispute with his workmen which led to a stoppage of the mines, and generally managed to work his collieries without stoppage
184783
Surname: Kelly (obit)
First Name: Philip (Phillip)
Ship: -
Date: 19 August 1902
Place: Singleton
Source: Singleton Argus
Details: On Saturday morning, Mr Philip Kelly expired at his residence, in Bathurst-street, at the advanced age of 85 years. De- ceased was a native of London, but had lived in this district for about 60 years, and was much respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and family of seven sons and two daughters. All these are living in the State, and the wife and one son lived with deceased up to the time of his death, which was peaceful and resembled the gentle flickering out of Life s brief candle. Of late years deceased s sight had failed him, so that blindness was added to the other afflictions that are borne in the train of age. The deceased s residence in the district having been so long, his reminiscences connected there with were very interesting. He was a close student of the problems and questions of his time, and possessed a quaint and descriptive turn of philosophy. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery yesterday forenoon
25622
Surname: Kemp (obit.,)
First Name: Charles
Ship: -
Date: 16 September 1864
Place: Sydney
Source: Illustrated Sydney News
Details: THE LATE MR. CHARLES KEMP. A DEEP feeling of regret has been occasioned in this city by the death of Mr. Charles Kemp, for many years a partner in the proprietary of the Sydney Morning Herald. For some time past he had been suffering from disease of the heart, which terminated fatally on the, 25th of August. Mr. Kemp was an Englishman by birth ; he emigrated to this Colony with his parents in 1825. Shortly after attaining his majority, Mr. Kemp be- came a contributor to the Sydney Monitor, and in a few months accepted a permanent engagement on that journal ; he afterwards joined the reporting staff of the Sydney Morning Herald, and continued in that vocation until 1841, when he joined Mr. John Fairfax in purchasing the paper from Messrs. Stokes and Stephens. Mr. Kemp proved fully equal to his new position : his business habits, kind dis- position, and thorough honesty, gained him the respect and goodwill of all with whom he came in contact. In 1853, Mr. Kemp, having realised an independence, 'disposed of his interest in the Herald, and since that time has been more prominently before the public. For several years he discharged the duties of a magistrate with the most thorough impartiality, and in 1860 he was elected Member of the Legislative Assembly for Liverpool Plains, but lost his seat at the ensuing general elections, chiefly owing to his refusal to disguise his real opinions, or promise to stultify his- judgment by adopting the popular cry, and was soon after ap- pointed to a seat in the Legislative Council, which he held up to the time of his death. As a private citizen he devoted much of his time in developing the resources of the Colony ; he was, for several years chairman of the directory of the Australian Steam Navigation Company, and, on his retirement from that office, received a very hand- some testimonial in acknowledgment of his ser- vices; he was also a director of several other Iocal commercial institutions, and a fellow of St. John's College. He was warmly attached to the Church of England, and his munificent contributions to the cause of religion were only equalled by his un- ostentatious acts of benevolence; the claims of poverty never appealed to his sympathy in vain. In a leading article in the Sydney Morning Herald his former partner, Mr. John Fairfax, thus bears testimony to his worth:-"The name of Charles Kemp will be mentioned amongst us with lasting veneration. Affectionate in family life-upright in business-incapable of anything tortuous or mean— liberal in the employment of his wealth-firm in his friendships as in his convictions-active in the promotion of all that was beneficent ;-such h was. A good man has fallen. Alas! one of our was. A good man has fallen. Alas! one of our best, kindest, most useful citizens has passed away for ever. " Mr. Kemp was buried in tbe Church of England cemetery, atFix this text Newtown; his remains were followed to their last resting place by a very large number of the principal inhabitants of this city, and by many of his former employés, by whom he was deeply and deservedly regretted.
168822
Surname: Kemp (obit.,)
First Name: Simon
Ship: -
Date: 21 February 1867
Place: Newcastle
Source: SMH
Details: Simon Kemp, father of the late Mr. Charles Kemp, a very old and respected resident died at Newcastle on Tuesday last. He was mayor during the past year and his term of office expired within a few minutes of his death. His funeral took place on the 7th instant
202560
Surname: Kennedy (obit)
First Name: Sergeant Roger
Ship: Strathfieldsaye 1839
Date: 18 September 1896
Place: Singleton
Source: Maitland Daily Mercury
Details: Roger Kennedy, ex-Sergeant of police, died at his residence Hannahton, near Singleton, at a late hour last night at the great age of 88 years from senile decay after three weeks illness, his wife having preceded him a few years ago. Deceased arrived here in the same ship with the late Sir Henry Parkes, nearly 60 years ago, and shortly after joined the police. For a number of years he was stationed at Maitland and Morpeth, and when the late Chief Constable Horne retired about thirty years ago Sergeant Kennedy for a short time had charge of this district. He was a man of splendid physique, and his fine commanding figure always ensured him respect amongst the rough elements that he had to contend with during those turbulent times. In his public as well as private life Sergeant Kennedy was highly respected.
196990
Surname: Kenny (obit)
First Name: Annie
Ship: -
Date: 12 May 1932
Place: Manilla
Source: The Newcastle Sun
Details: Old Maitland Identity Dies at Manilla The death has occurred of Mrs. Annie Kenny, wife of Mr. Finlay Kenny, of Manilla, and formerly of Muswellbrook. The late Mrs. Kenny was born at Horseshoe Bond 85 years ago, and lived in the Maitland district for 20 years before coming to Muswellbrook, where she was a resident for 54 years. She is survived by her husband, and a family of four sons and two daughters
197928
Surname: Kenny (obit)
First Name: Rev. Bernard
Ship: -
Date: 31 May 1902
Place: -
Source: Bowral Free Press
Details: Death of the Rev Kenny. A PIONEER METHODIST AND GREATLY LOVED PASTOR. Mr. Kenny was born at Portadown, County Mara, Ireland, on the 29tb May, 1833, so that had he lived for another week he would have attained to his 69th year. Up to his 18th year, he was educated at the national school in the town in which he was born, when he left home and went to England, where he obtained employment in some large chemical works at Louth, in Lincolnshire. During his residence in this part of England, he was brought into touch with some Methodist services, which resulted in his conversion, and, continuing with the Methodists, he developed a desire to enter the Ministry. Young Kenny gave great promise, and he went through the prescribed course of probation, and passed the necessary examinations, and was finally admitted into the ministry of the Primitive Methodist Church. He laboured for four months in England, and then returned to his, native town in, the North of Ireland. Then he was transferred to Glasgow and during his three years work there he married a Miss Landi). The Rev. Mr. Kenny came to Australia in 1839 or 1840, at a time when there were no more than seven ministers of the denomination here to extend him a welcome. His fame as a preacher and vigorous worker had preceded him, and he was welcomed with open arms. Among the few who took part in that welcome was the Rev. George James, now of Marrickville. This welcome took place in Kent-street Church, Sydney. Mr. Kenny at once came on to Parramatta , which was his first charge. He did not open up the work here, but he found several preaching places in the district, though no church. He entered vigorously into the work of building up. the church, and during his term the first Primitive Methodist church was built in Phillip-street, Parramatta. This church was the scene of a great revival during this period, and many were added to the church roll. In Paramatta Mr. Kenny did a great deal of out-door preaching, for which his robust frame and strong constitution eminently fitted him. After Parramatta he went to Camden then to Goulburn; then Wallsend in the Newcastle district. His next circuit was in Sydney, he having charge of Crown-street. After this he was appointed for a second term in Parramatta and stayed four years. Then he put in three years at Bowral, four years at Waterloo, two years at Lithgow, four years again at Wallsend, and he returned to Granville, where he completed his active ministerial work with a full term of three years.
207119
Surname: Kidd (obit)
First Name: William Low
Ship: -
Date: 16 October 1909
Place: Martinsville
Source: Maitland Weekly Mercury
Details: William Low Kidd, who died at his residence, Martinsville, after a long illness, aged 63, had resided in Newcastle for over 30 years. He was an alderman for 12 years, and in 1898 occupied the Mayoral chair. He was also closely identified with the Highland society and the Sons of Temperance, and was for over 20 years a non- commissioned officer of A Company, 4th Regiment. He left a widow, two sons, and two daughters. His remains were interred at Cooranbong.