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Item: 197748
Surname: Parnell (obit)
First Name: Richard Peter
Ship: -
Date: 27 November 1923
Place: Curlewis
Source: The Newcastle Sun
Details: Death At Curlewis Richard Peter Parnell, aged 60, died at Curlewis, after only a few days illness. He leaves a widow, six daughters and five sons. Mr. Parnell was a son of the late James Virgo Parnell, one time owner of Wallabadah station. He owned several grazing properties in the Liverpool Plains district himself, and was well known in the north and north-west, having held the licence of the Royal Hotel, Curlewis, for many years. The burial took place in Gunnedah cemetery.


 
Item: 196947
Surname: Patey (obit)
First Name: James
Ship: -
Date: 31 January 1940
Place: Newcastle
Source: NMH
Details: Old Newcastle Builder Dies Mr. James Patey, one of Newcastle s oldest builders, died yesterday. Mr. Patey, who was 77, had been engaged in the building trade for about 50 years. Mr. Patey carried out renovations to a number of well-known Newcastle buildings, including Newcastle Cathedral and the Victoria Theatre. He had a joinery and shop fitting factory in Bolton-street at one time. Mr. Patey was a foundation member of the Master Builders Association, and later became its President. For many years Mr. Patey was an enthusiastic bowler, playing in both New castle City and Newcastle South bowling clubs. He was President. of the Newcastle City Club for one term. Mr. Patey is survived, by two sons (Messrs. Frank and J. R. Patey), and a daughter (Mrs. N. Leishman). . The funeral will leave Newcastle Cathedral this afternoon.


 
Item: 199877
Surname: Pattison (obit)
First Name: Captain Robert Lorn
Ship: -
Date: 20 October 1877
Place: Newcastle
Source: Australian Town and Country Journal
Details: Captain R. L. Pattison. LAST week a venerable pioneer of Australian coasting navigation, and a hero of humane daring, died at Newcastle. Robert Lorn Pattison was born on the 27th March, 1807, in the town of Prestonpans, famous for the victory of the Highlanders under Prince Charley over the English army. This town is about eleven miles from the city of Edinburgh His father was an attorney of considerable reputation. Robert, who was from the first of a strong constitution and high spirit, early shewed a liking for the sea, and entered the merchant service of his country. In the year 1837 he came to Sydney as boatswain of the ship Strathalyn, with Captain Griffin. He then traded in these waters; and found his way into the trade, which was but then commencing; between this port and Newcastle About the year 1840 a company was formed for the purpose of carrying on steam communication between the Hunter River and Sydney. This company was called the Hunter River Steam Navigation Company. Their first steamer, the Rose, was placed in charge of Mr. Pattison, who had in the meantime steadily advanced in his profession. The Rose was followed by two other steamers of the same company, the Thistle, and the Shamrock. On October 15, 1844, Captain Pattison, the commander of the Rose, was caught in a terrific gale from the S.S.W., which veered round to the S.E. For nearly two days he was buffeting the storm at sea, and was given up for lost. Being unprovided for any such detention at sea, he had to burn all the available wood-work of the ship for firewood. At last to the wonder and joy of his friends here turned in safety to Newcastle. He continued in this trade till 1849, when he married his first wife, Miss Jane Hill, at Sydney, and shortly afterwards sailed for San Francisco. There he remained in business as an innkeeper for nine months, but having been bereaved of his wife, he sold out, took the command of a small topsail schooner called the Tom Tough, and returned to Sydney making the wonderful passage of twenty-nine and a half days. The gold discovery was at that time attracting thousands from all other pursuits to mining; and Captain Pattison was one of the many who struck oil on the famed Bendigo. In 1853 he married his second wife, Miss Jane Bailey, and came to Newcastle again, There he opened the Caledonian Hotel. But his yearning for the sea prevented his settling on the dull tame shore ; and in nine months he sold out, and took command of Mr. Edye Manning s steamer the Iron Prince, engaged in the Newcastle coal trade. From the Iron Prince he soon changed to the lately arrived steamer Ben Bolt, placed in the Hunter River trade in opposition to the existing company; but this venture was a failure. The Ben Bolt was seized for debt, and Captain Pattison was a heavy loser. He lived in Sydney for a little while, and subsequently removed to Morpeth. And whilst he was at this place the Hunter River New Steam Navigation Company came into existence, and Captain Pattison was selected by the directors to take the charge of their pioneer steamer, the Paterson. He continued in charge of that vessel between Sydney and the Hunter River for three years, and then went into the steamer Dooribang, which - had just been brought out by Mr. Portus, and was employed in attending on the Government dredge at the port of Newcastle, This was Captain Pattison s last command. He left the Dooribang, after three months service. He then lived for some time in Sydney ; then in Maitland; and thence he removed to Newcastle, where he resided for the remainder of his life. He was for seven years custodian of the Newcastle Court-house, and after that clerk of the Newcastle markets. Whilst in the last-named capacity he, on the 16th June, 1875, met with a serious accident, in consequence of being knocked down by the engine of the A. A. Company, at the Darby-street crossing. He remained infirm in consequence of that accident to the day of his death. He died at the age of 70 years, on 10th of October. He left a widow and two grown-up sons.


 
Item: 197466
Surname: Peattie (obit)
First Name: Andrew
Ship: Hero of Malown 1841
Date: 5 May 1904
Place: Tickhole, Newcastle
Source: NMH
Details: By the death of the late Mr. Andrew Peattie, senr., of Tickhole, which occurred on Saturday, an old identity of the Newcastle district, and one of the pioneers was removed. Mr. Peattie was born at Couper, Fifeshire, Scotland, on the 18th January, 1823, and arrived in Newcastle by the sailing vessel, Hero of Malone, in November, 1841, after a five months passage. He was one of the twelve who comprised the second batch of free workmen for the A.A. Company, all of whom have since passed away, with the exception of Mr. William Miller, of Darby-street, Newcastle, who was a child at the time of arrival. Mr. Peattie at once engaged in mining pursuits at what was then known as Borehole Hill (now Hamilton), until June, 1862, when he took up a selection at Tickhole, being one of the pioneers of the Cardiff district. He then commenced work at the opening of the Lambton Colliery, and continued there until his retirement from coal mining 28 years ago. Since that date he has been engaged in farming and fruit growing, his orchard being of considerable extent and importance. He could recall many reminiscences of early days of Newcastle, though he did not take any active part in public matters. Newcastle was practically a village at the time of his arrival. In August 1842, Mr. Peattie married Miss Eliza Swain, (sister of Mr. Thomas Swain, senr., of Hamilton), who had arrived from home in the previous year. Mrs. Peattie still survives her husband, having attained the ripe age of 77 years. The marriage was celebrated by the late Rev. Innis, of the Presbyterian Church, who was stationed at Maitland, and visited Newcastle once in each month. The late Mr. Peattie, leaves six children, twenty- eight grandchildren and seventeen great- grand-children. Mr. Peattie at the time of his death was the oldest member of Union Lodge, M.U.I.O.O.F., having been initiated in 1846, and was therefore a member of 58 years standing. He celebrated his diamond wedding in August, 1902. Until the early sixties he was employed by the A.A .Co., and of his companions at that early period, Messrs. D. Murray, G. Simpson, McKane, and Richardson were present at the funeral. The Rev. J. Calvert officiated at the burial. An impressive service being held at the house, and the cemetery. The clergyman alluded to the work commenced by men of deceased s stamp in developing the country s resources, etc., and pointed out the necessity of the younger generation going on with the work.


 
Item: 164115
Surname: Pender (obit.,)
First Name: John Wiltshire
Ship: -
Date: 14 March 1917
Place: West Maitland
Source: SMH
Details: The death of Mr. J.W. Pender of West Maitland was announced a few days ago. A quarter of a century since, when the Plymouth Rock fowls were first favourites with fanciers, Mr. Pender was one of the leading breeders and exhibitors. Many high class specimens were imported by him from England and America, the progeny usually securing honours at the Sydney and Melbourne shows


 
Item: 197823
Surname: Phillips (nee Marks) (obit)
First Name: Mary Ann
Ship: -
Date: 18 October 1949
Place: Lake Macquarie
Source: NMH
Details: Death Of Lake Pioneer Mrs. Mary Ann Phillips, who died recently, was a member of a pioneering family of Lake Macquarie. Her home. Marksville, a prominent landmark of the district, is closely identified with the early history of Belmont. In 1825, an area of 10,000 acres, extending from Swansea Channel to a line drawn from Warner s Bay to Redhead, was set aside by the Government for the purpose of a mission to the aborigines. Although the mission failed, it was not until the Crown Lands Alienation Act, of 1861, was enacted, that the mission area was surveyed and sub-divided for private settlement. The surveyor was Mr. D. M. Maitland. The first application for land was made by Maurice Marks. In 1862, he was granted a conditional purchase area of 188 acres, to which he gave the name Marksville. On August 14, 1864, he married, at the residence of Rev. W. J. Dean, Church-street, Newcastle, a Cornish woman, Mary Jane Richards. His occupations included mining, fishing and fruit growing. The property was cleared of debt by his labours. Three brothers were induced by Maurice Marks to come from England and take their homes at Belmont. Charles and Henry settled at the place now known as Marks Point. Charles gave it this name, and it became famous for its production of oranges and tropical fruits. Henry acquired a conditional purchase to the north of Marksville. Maurice Marks died in 1924 and his wife in 1930. There were nine children of the marriage. They attended a private school conducted in a little building owned by the Primitive Methodists, until the first State school was opened in 1875. The first resident schoolteacher was Mr. J. Hayden. Still living at Rockdale, aged 94. Mr. Hayden received the news of the death of his oldest surviving pupil with great regret, and wrote: She was one of my pupils 65 years ago, and so firmly entwined herself around my heartstrings that her image as a child is still clear and bright in my memory. Mary Ann Marks, after the ex- ample of her father, was active in local community life in her early years. Amongst other things she was organist in the Methodist Church. She married Joseph Phillips, and went to live at East Maitland. After some 40 years, she came, on the death of her husband, to live at Marksville. In 1945, the Edu- cation Department resumed the property, which will soon be the site of a new high school, serving a large area. Surviving members of the original Marks family are-Mrs. Gray, of Adamstown, and Mr. C. Marks, of Merewether. Mrs. Phillips is survived by two daughters, Mrs. D. G. MacDougall, of Merewether, and Mrs. N. M. Clout, of Belmont; and three sons. John Phillips, Merewether, J. H. C. Phillips and Harold Phillips, both of Sydney. One son, Oswald, died before her. A stepson, Ernest Phillips, also lives in Sydney. The funeral was to the Church of England portion of East Maitland Cemetery.


 
Item: 196994
Surname: Pilcher (obit)
First Name: Eliza
Ship: 1830
Date: 2 Jun 1894
Place: Burwood
Source: Singleton Argus
Details: There has just passed away from our midst, at the ripe age of 91 years, one of the earliest residents of the colony. Mrs. Pilcher, who died on the 18th ult at the residence of her daughter Mrs. McIntyre, Burwood, was the widow of the late Mr. Henry Incledon Pilcher of Telarah, West Maitland. They came to the colony in 1830 and settled at West Maitland, where Mr. Pilcher practised as solicitor up to the time of his death in 1845. He was an accomplished scholar and able lawyer. Mrs. Pilcher was a lady of marked individuality. She was a firm friend, and the most devoted and unselfish of mothers. She was esteemed and respected by all who knew her, and especially by those who knew how, after being bereaved of her husband, she battled with the world among all the changes and vicissitudes of early colonial life and brought up her large family. Of her sons, the eldest, Mr. Henry I. Pilcher was manager of the Bank of Australasia, East Maitland for many years; Mr. G. de V. Pilcher, her second son is a solicitor practising at Orange. Her third son, the Rev. Francis Pilcher is rector of St. Clements Oxford, and her youngest son is the well known barrister Mr. C. E. Pilcher Q.C. She has left behind her four daughters – Mrs. Hungerford, wife of the Rev. S. Hungerford, Mrs. McIntyre, widow of Rv. A. McIntyre, Mrs. Sheridan, wife of H.A.B. Sheridan manager of a leading insurance company and Mrs. Logan, wife of Mr. R. Logan of Toryburn, Paterson. Another daughter who died at Newcastle in 1868 was the wife of the late Rev. G.C. Bode.


 
Item: 203655
Surname: Portus (obit)
First Name: John Oxley
Ship: -
Date: 22 July 1901
Place: Mount Morgan, Qld
Source: NMH
Details: DEATH OF MR. J. O. PORTUS. The death occurred at Mount Morgan, last week of Mr. John Oxley Portus, aged 72, who was for a considerable time resident in various portions of Queensland, and latterly at Mount Morgan. The deceased gentleman was exploring the Brilliant mine, situated at the head of the Dee River, above the town of Mount Morgan. The mine has been deserted for some time past, and he failed to see where he was going, and fell into a deep shaft. He lay there from 11 oclock in the morning till 6 at night before anything was known of the accident, and he would possibly have met his death if another man luckily had not seen his horse at the mine and went to look out of curiosity. Assistance was then procured, and the injured man was lifted out, badly hurt. He was carried to the hospital, where it was found that he had sustained a severe scalp wound, and his spine was badly injured. Death resulted a few days later. The late Mr. Portus was a brother of Mr. H. D. Portus (Harbours and Rivers Department), Mr. A. B. Portus (Newcastle and Hunter S.N. Co.). He formerly resided at Raymond Terrace, and was well known both in that town and at Morpeth.


 
Item: 166543
Surname: Portus (obit.,)
First Name: John
Ship: -
Date: 19 June 1860
Place: Morpeth
Source: MM
Details: DEATH OF Mr. JOHN PORTUS. It would be difficult to name any person In our community whose loss would be more widely regretted and felt than Mr. Portus. Ever since we have known the district he has been one of Its most prominent men, for enterprise and ingenuity, united with prudent foresight. Such men as Mr. Portus invariably give a tone to society in their locality ; and it is not perhaps going too far to say, that the spirited enterprise for which the people of Morpeth have been long marked was largely due to the example and the encouragement of Mr. Portus. Very few of the greater enterprises undertaken In this district, such as the establishment of the two steam companies, have been started without being largely indebted to Mr. Portus for counsel and assistance, of a professional (engineering) character, freely rendered. The very complete milling facilities for which the Hunter district has long been distinguished, are also In great measure owing to Mr. Portus's enterprise in common with that of other gentle-men yet happily living amongst us. In another department of progress Mr. Portus has long materially helped the district. He was a remarkably ingenious mechanist and engineer, and his machine yard has supplied a great number of the improved farming implements, formerly scarce, but now rapidly increasing in use among our farmers. Latterly Mr. Portus's visit to Europe and the United States had enabled him to increase and vary this branch of his enterprise to an. extent that was only beginning to be appreciated. Mr. Portus's funeral, on Sunday afternoon, was attended by a very large number of persons ,thirty-two vehicles, a great number of horsemen, and very many on foot, following the hearse and mourning coaches to the cemetery, at Morpeth. We thought we observed a very marked gathering from all parts of the neighbourhood, many attending from great distances to pay the last sad honor to the memory of our fellow citizen...........


 
Item: 197000
Surname: Prentice (obit)
First Name: James D
Ship: -
Date: 17 May 1899
Place: Maitland
Source: NMH
Details: Mr. James D. Prentice, a well-known Maitland merchant, who has been ill since Wednesday last, died shortly after 12 o clock last night, Business worries, owing to the assignment of the estate of Wolfe, Prentice, and Co., caused nervous prostration from which he never rallied. The deceased, who was a church warden at St. Marys, was one of the most active and respected of Maitland s citizens, and took a leading part in every public movement. He leaves a widow, two sons, and four daughters.


 
Item: 197857
Surname: Priestly (nee West) (obit)
First Name: Elizabeth
Ship: Templar 1844
Date: 20 February 1930
Place: Raymond Terrace
Source: Raymond Terrace Examiner
Details: Mrs. ELIZABETH PRIESTLEY One of the pioneers of the Williamtown district passed away on Monday last, at noon, in the person of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Priestley, who died at her Daughter s (Mrs. R. J. Pepper) residence Raymond Terrace. The deceased lady was 89, and had spent the whole of her life, excepting three years, in the Williamtown and Fullerton Cove districts. (She came to the country from Buckinghamshire, England with her parents, (the late Anthony and Mrs. West), when she was three years of age, in the ship Templar in 1844 The family landed at Newcastle and went to Williamtown, and in that and adjoining districts the family grew and prospered. On December 24th, 1861 Mrs. Priestley married, she then being 20 years old. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. John Fletcher, in Christ Church, Newcastle. She was mother of 14 children, and those surviving her are Messrs. George Priestley, Martins Creek; John, Stockton; Henry, Gosford; Anthony, Casino and Charles Dungog. Her daughters are Mrs. G. Shearman, Jiggi; Richmond River; Mrs. H. Sutton, Raymond Terrace; Mrs. R. J. Pepper Raymond Terrace; Mrs. N. Sandeman, Williamtown and Mrs. J. Maslin, Mayfield Her husband predeceased her 43 years ago, and it is a coincidence that the late Mrs. Priestley s death occurred on the same date 43 years later. Her husband and several members of her family died from typhoid fever all within a few weeks of each other, and left her with a young family to fend for. She proved equal to the occasion and had the satisfaction of seeing her family grow up to be respected and es teemed throughout the district. She often recounted the weary burdens the settlers on the land had to carry in those far off pioneer days. It was a common thing for the wife to assist her husband in the field at any work that necessity demanded should be done. Mrs. Priestley helped to clear the land, drove the bullocks and plowed, and carried milk on horseback to Stockton, the milk swung across the saddle in bags — a can on each side. The service across from Stockton to Newcastle was then done in pulling boats— the late H. Boyce was the owner of the service. Mrs. Priestley is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Cox, of Fullerton Cove, and Mrs. Dixon Sydney and a brother — Mr. George West Salt Ash.


 
Item: 184470
Surname: Purves (obit)
First Name: Rev. William
Ship: -
Date: 6 August 1870
Place: -
Source: Maitland Mercury
Details: It is with feelings of the deepest regret that we learn of the melancholy death of the Rev. William Purves, while on the voyage to Eng- land in the ship Patriarch. As yet there are very few particulars of the sad event to hand, but, we are informed, a gentleman in Maitland has received a telegram from the eldest son of the lamented gentleman, stating that his father was dead. It will be remembered that Mr. Purves was proceeding to the old country for the purpose of recruiting his health, which had given way under the pressure of domestic afflictions added to the wear and tear of his arduous calling. At the time the vessel left he was so unwell that he had to be assisted on board, but it was confidently hoped by his friends that the voyage would act as a restorative. The Patriarch was spoken by the ship Liberator, forty days out, and the report "all well" came on to Sydney, cheering the hearts of Mr. Purves numerous friends. The decease of Mr. Purves must then have happened at a subsequent period of the voyage, most probably ere he had time once more to see his native shores. There are few who have lived any length of time in this district who did not know and respect Mr. Purves, as well in his capacity of a citizen as in his sacred calling, and we are sure that the news of his decease will be received with great regret by all. Mr. Purves loss, coming so soon after the death of the Rev. W. McIntyre, will be the more la- mented. Of the two gentlemen, while both lent a helping hand to most movements for the public benefit in and about the two Maitlands, Mr. Purves took most part in movements out- side his own religious denomination. Himself a fine scholar, he took great delight in assisting such institutions as the Mechanics Institute, East Maitland : and did much towards making it and others really institutions for the whole- some recreation of all alike, poor and rich. At one time Mr. Purves tried to originate, and bring into active usefulness, movements for a scheme for crossing the river at West Maitland, and other plans of like nature, but was not then successful - partly perhaps because his style of public speaking, though easy, had more of the finished scholar than the orator in it, and he could thus create little enthusiasm among a mixed audience. He had a good deal of energetic perseverance in regard to more general matters also, and to him it is mainly owing (we believe) that the rich cannel coal-mine at Anvil Creek has been successfully brought into working condition, and maintained and largely owing that rather extensive flood-protection works, of drainage character, were entered on by the farmers and owners on Wallis Creek years since. Of Mr. Purves merits as a member of the Senate of the Sydney University the Sydney journals will be better informed than we are. By an accident some time ago we learnt that Mr. Purves(whose second marriage had made him rich was a man of most extensive- charities, some known, but many unknown but to himself and the recipients ; and in this respect, as well as in many others, his loss will be severely felt in East Maitland. It is almost unnecessary to add, so widely was Mr. Purves known, that he was a gentleman of the most courteous and obliging demeanour, by nature a peace- maker in nearly all cases.


 
Item: 162433
Surname: Radford (obit.,)
First Name: Henry
Ship: -
Date: 1836 28 January
Place: -
Source: Colonist
Details: DEATH at Newcastle on Friday 15th instant - Dr. Radford arrived in the colony in the year 1824 on furlough from his Regiment in India, having married an English lady at Algoa Bay during his stay at the Cape. He obtained a grant at Hunter River but returned a year or two thereafter to India to complete his period of service. His two sons were on their way from India to the Australian College when they were both drowned in the unfortunate vessel that was lost on Amsterdam Island about 3 years ago. The melancholy tidings of this calamitous visitation preyed upon Dr. R's sensitive spirit, and the climate of India undermined his robust constitution, so that on coming to the colony, after having at length completed the regular period of service in India, he only came to spend the remainder of his days in sickness and to sink prematurely into the grave. Dr. R. died sincerely regretted by his numerous friends in NSW but we are happy to add he has left his widow and family in comparative independence


 
Item: 188009
Surname: Richards (obit)
First Name: Thomas
Ship: Walter Morris 1853
Date: 5 August 1889
Place: Wickham
Source: Newcastle Morning Herald
Details: Born at Dowlais, Glamorganshire, South Wales on 17 July 1819. Age age 15 apprenticed to the moulding trade in Dowlais Iron Works where his father was overseer of the Coal and Fuel Works Department. In 1853 he became connected with the Chartist movement. He attended a gathering on Dowlais Mountain and was afterwards dismissed from his work in the iron industry. He was married in Bedwelty in 1840 and afterwards signed with the A.A. Company to join their service at Newcastle NSW and sailed on the Walter Morris arriving on 23 September 1853. He afterwards worked on the Boreholecolliery railway, the Iron Foundry of Archibald Rodgers, the Coal and Copper Company and the Redhead coal Company. In 1868 he joined the Railway Department as a fettler. He died in an accident at the Hannell Street railway crossing at Wickham in 1889


 
Item: 202146
Surname: Richardson (obit)
First Name: Martin
Ship: -
Date: 14 April 1868
Place: Newcastle
Source: Maitland Mercury
Details: On Wednesday morning last, shortly after one oclock, Mr. Martin Richardson, an old and much respected resident of this city, expired at his residence, in King-street. The deceased gentleman had for the past nine months been suffering from a severe attack of diabetes, which was borne by him with Christian resignation. During the last three months Mr. Richardson, had under the skilful treatment of his medical adviser, so recovered from the attack of the complaint with which he was afflicted that he was enabled to leave his room, to which he had for some time previously been confined, and it was hoped by his numerous friends that he was perfectly restored to his usual health; but a return of his complaint in a much severer form thoroughly prostrated him, and he quietly breathed his last at about the above-mentioned hour. The deceased, who was sixty-five years of age, had been a resident of Newcastle for the last thirty years, during which time he, together with others of the earlier residents, has done much to improve this city. On the first incorporation of Newcastle as a municipality he was one of the number of those who were returned as aldermen; and whilst acting in that capacity so efficiently discharged the duties of his office that on his retiring from the Council at the termination of the municipal year, in February, he was again elected by the citizens to fill the vacancy in the city ward, by a large majority over his opponents. Throughout Wednesday and Thursday the whole of the stores were kept partially closed, and most of the shipping in the harbour, as well as many of the places on shore, had the union flying half-mast high, out of respect for the deceased. On Thursday evening, shortly before five oclock, his funeral took place, when a very numerous assemblage of persons, including about thirty members of the Artillery Corps (of which the deceased was formerly a member), testified their respect for him, by following his remains to their last resting place in the Church of England burial ground, King Street. The funeral service was performed in a very impressive manner by the Rev. Mr. Selwyn, incumbent of Christ Church


 
Item: 202057
Surname: Risby (obit)
First Name: Joseph
Ship: -
Date: 17 November 1863
Place: The Falls, Maitland
Source: Clarence and Richmond Examiner
Details: On Sunday Mr. Risby of the Falls Hotel, died unexpectedly. He had been ailing for the last seven or eight months, and about four months since he took a trip to Hobart Town – his medical adviser being of opinion that a change of air would do him good. He returned about nine weeks ago, somewhat improved, but not restored to his usual health. On Sunday he got up and dressed himself, and did not appear to be worse than usual. Shortly after eleven o clock he was seized with a violet fit which carried him off in less than half an hour. Mr. Risby was a native of Hobart Town, and had been a resident in Maitland for upwards of twenty years. Until within the last few years he was in the habit of taking a prominent part in the public affairs. He was much respected by those who best knew him. His remains were interred in the church of England cemetery Campbell s Hill, the funeral being largely attended. The Rev. R. Chapman officiated at the grave


 
Item: 202056
Surname: Risby (obit)
First Name: Mrs. Joseph
Ship: -
Date: 1 September 1894
Place: Maitland
Source: Maitland Daily Mercury
Details: Death of Mrs. Risby. — The epidemic of influenza which has been prevailing throughout the town and district with more or less severity during the past few months is responsible for the death of very many of the older inhabitants. In fact we remember no year that has been so prolific of deaths as the present, and a great many of the old and familiar faces known to Maitland residents for a lengthened period of years have been of late gradually dropping off, one by one. Yesterday Mrs. Risby, the esteemed proprietress of the Falls Hotel in West Maitland died from the effects of an attack of influenza. The deceased lady who was 76 years of age was one of the best known and most respected of Maitland s residents, and was the oldest person established in Maitland in the hotel business. Away back in the forties the late Mr. Joseph Risby, her husband kept an hotel on the Morpeth Road, known as the Wool Team Inn, later he removed to West Maitland and kept the Rose, Shamrock, and Thistle, afterwards the Falls Hotel, where he died many years ago, and the latter house has been kept in a most exemplary manner by his widow ever since. The family surviving consists of two sons Charles and William Risby, and one married daughter, Mrs. Gibson. There was an other son named Thomas, and a daughter married to Mr. William Mills, but both have been dead some years.


 
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.


 
Item: 188007
Surname: Rodgers (obit)
First Name: James Ewing
Ship: -
Date: 5 December 1939
Place: Newcastle
Source: Newcastle Morning Herald
Details: A cortege, estimated to be nearly two miles long, left the residence of Mr James Ewing Rodgers, Crebert-street, Mayfield, for the Beresfield Crematorium. Mr. Rodgers died on Saturday, after an illness extending over 10 months. The third son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Rodgers - the first Mayor of Carrington and later Mayor of Newrcastle - Mr. Rodgers was born in Darby-street on April 6, 1867. His father establishted a foundry on the site of the present City Hall, and conducted an engineering business for many years. Mr. Rodgers, senr., built the first locomotive steam engine in Newcastle and carried out msany important Governmeat contracts for punts and general engineering work. Mr. Rodgers, jnr., carried on the foundry after his father died until he retired from active business in 1928. The foundry was established in 1853. The firm made the bell, which required a special note, for the Watt-street Presbyterian Church. The Rodgers family lived at Carrington for many years. In 1901 Mr. Rodgers married Miss Florence Saunders, of Sydney. After their marriage, they settled at Mayfield, where they lived since. There were three sons and one daughter from the union -Messrs. R. N. Rodgers, J. S. Rodgers, Robert Rodgers (New- castle), and Mrs. J. Cowdery (Sydney). Mr. Rodgers was a member of Lodge Harmony, U.G.L. and a former Presi- dent of Waratah Bowling Club. In 1930 he and his wife had a world tour. Last year they visited New Zealand. A service at the house was conducted by the District President of the Methodist Church (Rev. Silas Bembrick). Pall- bearers were Messrs. A. Mackie, H. Mayne, A. Downie and F. Corrigan. The late Mr. Rodgers is also survived by his widow.


 
Item: 176061
Surname: Rourke (obit.,)
First Name: Henry
Ship: -
Date: 5 August 1879
Place: Glanmore, Regent Street West Maitland
Source: MM
Details: Death of Mr. Henry Rourke. Many of our readers will join with us in strong regret that Mr. Rourke died yesterday at his residence, Glanmire, Regent Street, West Maitland. Mr. Rourke was one of our oldest residents. When the Mercurys first number was published in January, 1843, Mr. Rourke was in business in Maitland, and had been for some time. He was then, as he continued to be through life, a most industrious man in everything he undertook and with him, as with so many other Maitland business men, a life of constant industry, and quiet living, brought wealth in good time. Mr. Rourke also took his share in whatever public movements were about in those early days, his interest being shown more particularly in racing matters, in election contests, and so on.. From a very early period of his career, Mr. Rourke was an active member of the Hunter River Agricultural Association, and in later years was one of its mainstays, as treasurer and as member of committee, steward, and so on. A large share of the marked success that has latterly attended it, indeed, was due to Mr. Rourke and persevering men like him. At one time Mr. Rourke was one of the Aldermen of the borough, and he al-ways took a strong interest in politics, his views being



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