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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
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.
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.
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.
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...........
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
202286
Surname: Rouse (nee Hannell) (obit)
First Name: Stephena Mary
Ship: -
Date: 27 August 1927
Place: Bonniebanks, Old South Head Road, Rose Bay, Sydney
Source: NMH
Details: LATE MRS. S. ROUSE DEATH IN SYDNEY. The death occurred, at her residence, Bonniebanks, Old South Head Road, Rose Bay, Sydney, yesterday morning, of Mrs. Stephena Mary Rouse, relict of the late Mr. Henry Rouse, of New- castle, who predeceased her thirty years. The late Mrs. Rouse, who was in her 90th year, was born on June 2, 1838, at the residence of her father, the late Mr. James Hannell, at the corner of Hunter and Bolton streets, on the site where the Union Bank now stands. Mr. James Hannell was well-known in the public life of Newcastle, being the first Mayor, and also the first elected parliamentary representative for Newcastle. Deceased was married in Newcastle at the latter end of 1854, and went with her husband for a trip to England on the sailing vessel Ocean Chief, accompanied by her husband s mother, the late Mrs. Ann Rouse, and the late Mr. Clarence Han- nell, her eldest brother. Deceased was the oldest native of Newcastle. There are two surviving sisters, Mrs. F. Craven, of Newcastle, and Mrs. W. F. James, of Maryville. Other sisters, who predeceased her, were Mrs. Thomas Clack, Mrs. Joseph Wood, Mrs. Edward Mitchell, who were all natives of New- castle. There is one surviving brother, Arthur H. Hannell, of Maryville, the youngest son of the late Mr. James Hannell. Two brothers, who predeceased her, were Messrs. Clarence H. Hannell and James E. Hannell. Deceased is survived by two sons and two daughters. The sons are William and Harry, the former being the elder, and is now the handicapper for the Newcastle Jockey Club and Singleton Racing Club. The two daughters are Mrs. Ann Clarke, widow of the late Dr. F Clark, of Darling Point, Sydney, and Mrs. Florence Thompson, of Bondi. Two daughters predeceased her, one of whom was the wife of the late Dr. Andrew Nash, of Lambton, and the other was Mrs. S. Garrick, of Melbourne. The body will be brought from Sydney by train, arriving at Newcastle at 12.10 p.m. to-day, and it has been arranged for a service to be held in the Newcastle Cathedral before proceeding to Sandgate Cemetery.
175704
Surname: Rouse (obit.,)
First Name: Henry
Ship: -
Date: 23 December 1897
Place: Newcastle
Source: NMH
Details: Mr. Henry Rouse which took place at a quarter to 3 yesterday morning. The end was not, however, unexpected, for during recent months Mr. Rouse had suffered considerably from a complication of internal complaints, which had settled on his lungs. Drs. John Harris and J. B. Nash did all that medical skill could do, but they feared three months ago that this illness would be his last. The deceased wee a man of powerful constitution. Probably no man was better known in Newcastle, and certainly no one could have been more widely respected. He had no enemies. It was a pleasure to any old people to meet him, for he could talk of events of the past. and give days and dates for everything. It was on account of this that he was designated as the "encyclopaedia of Newcastle." He knew the day of the month and the year in which all his relatives (ae well ae many other people) wore born. He could recall any incident, however slight; he could describe life in Newcastle in the forties or fifties just as plainly as we see passing events of the present day; he could tell when every coal seam was opened out, and give the dates of all calamities such as shipwrecks and colliery disasters. He was in fact a perfect dictionary of dates. In the early days Mr. Rouse was a large shipowner, and resided in the house now owned by Mr. J. B. Wood. He subsequently went into an hotel in Perkin-street; but he is known to this generation chiefly as the proprietor of Rouses s Hotel, which occupied the spot where Mrs. Pearsons furniture warehouse now stands in Hunter street. He remained in this hotel for a number of years, but for a long time past he has lived the life of a retired gentleman -either at Dudley (where he owned a large estate), or at Hamilton. Mr Rouse was a very old member of the Masonic fraternity. He was 67 years of age at the time of his death, having been born on13th June, 1830, at the spot where Fields butchers shop now stands in Watt street. He was married to a sister of Mr. Clarence H. Hannell, and was thus related by marriage to Mrs. Joseph Wood, Mrs. W. F. James, Mrs. F. Clack, Mr. James Hannell, and Mr Arthur Hannell. The following members of the Rouse family remains to mourn their loss : Mr. William Rouse, Mr.Harry Rouse; Mrs. F. W. Clarke (of Merewether), Mrs. Andrew Nash, .Mrs. Harry Lesten , and Mrs. Joseph Gorrick. The two latter ladies came up from Sydney last evening. It is a somewhat remarkable coincidence that any deaths that have occurred in the Rouse -Hannell family have taken place In December, and always close to Christmas Day. The funeral will take place this afternoon.
201607
Surname: Rundle (obit)
First Name: Richard Thomas
Ship: -
Date: 21 April 1936
Place: Newcastle
Source: NMH
Details: Mr. Richard Thomas Rundle, well-known Newcastle business man and head of the tailoring firm of Rundle, died at his home, in High-street, Newcastle, last night after a short illness. He was 68. Mr. Rundle, who had always lived a very active life, was taken ill after the Easter holidays. He was making good progress toward recovery, and his sudden death last night came as a great shock. Mr. Rundle was born in Mudgee, where his parents had settled after the gold rush. His grandfather remembered Sydney when Circular Quay was in its primitive colonial state and ferries were undreamed of, Mr. Rundle himself could remember the life of the Mudgee gold fields, and he saw the first train steam into Mudgee from Sydney. His father made the first uniform for the New South Wales Government Railways when the line was opened from Sydney to Parramatta. Mr. Rundle started as a tailor under his father with the firm of Peapes, Sydney, where he laid the basis for his business career. Concurrently he studied cutting at the Sydney Technical College. From Peapes Mr. Rundle came to Newcastle, where he was employed first as a cutter by Barney Phillips, who had a tailoring business at Scotts corner, and then by Mr Ike Lasker. While in Newcastle he married Catherine Lindsay, daughter of Captain Lindsay, of Newcastle. Soon after the marriage the couple moved to Bathurst, where they remained for some years. It was then that Mr. Rundle felt that he would like to enter business for himself, so he returned to Newcastle and opened up a small shop in Thorn-street. This was the beginning of the large firm that bears Mr. Rundle s name. Mr. Rundle had some strenuous opposition and fierce competition to meet, especially from his former employers. How ever, the young business flourished, and he was able to move from his small shop to other premises over those of Atkinson and Hughes, in the old Market Buildings. Then, in 1908, the business was transferred to the present shop in Hunter-street. Until his last illness Mr. Rundle was the active head of the firm. Despite his growing business, Mr. Rundle had time for many other activities. He was a former patron and one of the oldest members of the Port Hunter Skiff Club. With the Mayor (Ald. H. Fenton) he was joint patron of the Newcastle Surf Life- saving Club, of which he was a life member. He was one of the oldest members of Lodge Harmony No, 15, and was also a member of the Church of England, and was actively associated with the building of the church in Mayfield. He had been a member of the Waratah and Steel Works Golf Clubs. Mr. Rundle was also a Justice of the Peace. Mr. Rundle is survived by his widow and six children--Mrs. J. B. Cook, of Tenterfield; Mr. Richard Lindsay Rundle, Newcastle; Dr. Francis Rundle, who is at present in London; Mrs. L. J. Gil lard, of Grafton; Mr. Nelson Rundle, Newcastle; and Mr. Philip Rundle, New castle. Mrs. Gillard, formerly Miss Enid Rundle, was married recently.
167497
Surname: Rusden (obit.,)
First Name: Rev. George Keylock
Ship: -
Date: 26 March 1859
Place: East Maitland
Source: Maitland Mercury
Details: Death of THE REV G.K. RUSDEN- Many of our readers will learn with sincere sorrow the death yesterday of the Rev Mr Rusden so long the clergyman (Church of England) of East Maitland We are not aware of the exact period when Mr Rusden first commenced his ministerial duties in this district but he was we believe the second oldest of the ministers on the Hunter the Rev Wilton of Newcastle, being the first. Mr Rusden was very much loved by his own congregation and was greatly respected and esteemed by we believe all denominations particularly in East Maitland. He was a man of considerable ability and acquirements and has largely helped in forwarding many public movements of a character that he considered fairly within his province-for his name was scarcely ever heard of in connection with political matter, or similar subjects. For some few years past Mr Rusden s strength has obviously been failing but it is some proof of ins still vigorous mental ability that it is but a few months since he addressed at some length the members of the Maitland Mechanics Institute of which he was the first president. Lately his strength has more rapidly given way and on Sunday last he was unable to complete the morning service at St Peters East Maitland from weakness and told the congregation that he should be unable to perform service again . We may add that tor some little time past Mr Rusden s duties have been lightened by the Bishop of Newcastle and the Rev Mr. Thackeray assisting him in some of them