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207809
Surname: Pierce (obit)
First Name: Dr. John
Ship: -
Date: 28 December 1875
Place: Maitland
Source: Maitland Mercury
Details: Death of Dr. John Pierce - very general regret held at the announcement of the death of Dr. John Pierce of West Maitland. A genial and kindly man with all the nature of a gentleman combined with the tact and skill of a clever physician
207810
Surname: Pierce (obit)
First Name: Dr. Robert James
Ship: -
Date: 26 January 1889
Place: Maitland
Source: Maitland Mercury
Details: The Late Dr. Robert James Pierce. We record with profound sorrow, the death of Dr. R. J. Pierce, which occurred on Wednesday night, at his residence, High-street, West Maitland. The doctor had been ailing for some days past, and on Monday forenoon was attacked by an epileptic fit in the street. He was conveyed to his house, and remained in bed under the care of Drs. Alcorn and Power, under whose charge his condition appeared at times to mend. Late on Wednesday day night, these gentlemen had administered the necessary medicine to their patient, and were preparing to leave, under the impression that he was in a good way. But before going, Dr. Alcorn went into Dr. Pierce s bedroom, to see that all was right, and found him lying across the bed, as if he had attempted to rise. The doctors immediately bled the patient, but he presently died from an apoplectic seizure. The demise of Doctor Pierce removes from our midst a general favourite. He was one of the most gentle-hearted and kindly of men ; a sterling friend, whose presence was welcomed in that capacity in every household, not less than in the part of the skilled and thoughtful physician. To the social circle he was ever an acquisition, and during his residence of about sixteen years in Maitland has been conspicuously active and energetic in promoting numerous useful movements. He was President of the Philharmonic Society, which a few years ago did excellent work, aiding it with his means, his voice, and his energy. He had for many years been an Alderman of the West Maitland Borough Council, and during the jubilee year occupied the chair as Mayor. His aldermanic work was largely sanitary, and he supported the dignity of the office of Chairman of the Council with marked success. After many years service as honorary surgeon in conjunction with others at the Maitland Hospital, Dr. Pierce was appointed Consulting Surgeon, and at the last meeting of the subscribers to the Hospital was unanimously chosen President of the institution. Dr. Pierce was a widower with one son, and about 49 years of age at the time of his death His remains were conveyed by rail on Thursday night to Bengalla, near Muswellbrook, where they were laid by the side of his wife, a daughter of the late Mr. J. H. Keys. Dr. Pierce was a magistrate of the territory a member of the Maitland Lodge of Unity, He was also an active member of the Northern Jockey Club and Mainland Amateur Turf Club.
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...........
207814
Surname: Power (obit)
First Name: Dr. William Dudley
Ship: -
Date: 3 June 1912
Place: Maitland
Source: Newcastle Morning Herald
Details: Dr. Willam Dudley Power, senior medical officer of Maitland Hospital, and one of Maitland s best-known residents, passed away at his home at High Street, yesterday morning. He had been suffering from acute rheumatism for some years, but pneumonia supervened, and caused his death. The deceased gentleman was born in Cork Ireland in 1853, and was a son of Dr. Thomas Power, superintendent of the Eglington Asylum, of that city. He graduated at Queens College, Cork, and at, Edinburgh University, and came to Australia in the Seventies. He was assistant to his uncle, Dr. Robert Moore, of Adelaide, for two years and after a brief Service with the A.M.P. Society, settled in West Maitland in 1881, and built up a largo practice. He was medical officer to several friendly societies, Honorary medical officer to the Benevolent Society, and honorary senior medical officer of Maitland Hospital. He was a skilful surgeon and an able physician, while he was one of the genial, manly class of men who had many friends and no enemies. He was a well read brainy man and took more than an ordinary interest in standard and current literature. In public life he was almost unknow, but he was a the possessor of a fine voice which was often heard in choir music in the cathedral. He married a daughter of the late Mr. John Thompson, one of the Maitland Mercury proprietors and leaves with her two daughters and four sons
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.
207996
Surname: Robertson (obit)
First Name: John James
Ship: -
Date: 10 August 1888
Place: Darby-street, Newcastle
Source: NMH
Details: Another old and respected citizen has passed over to the majority in the person of Mr. John Robertson, whose decease took place yesterday morning at 10 am, at his residence, Darby street. The deceased had been a sufferer from heart disease for several years, but it was not until some twelve months ago that he was compelled to relinquish his position as chief engineer of the steam-tug Goolwa, since which period up to the time of his death he had never been in good health, and about three weeks ago he had to take to bed. The sufferings of Mr. Robertson were terrible, and nearly a fort night since his demise was feared, but a few days ago he somewhat rallied, and slight hopes of temporary recovery were held out. The deceased had been in the employ of Messrs. J. and A. Brown for several years, during which period his unassuming manner and affability made him many friends, and his decease will be regretted by all who came in contact with him, A few months since, knowing that his health would not permit of him following his vocation, he entered upon the lesseeship of the Galatea Hotel, Darby-street. He leaves a wife and large family to mourn their loss. The deceased was a native of the old country, and was about fifty years of age. His remains will be interred in the Sandgate Cemetery this afternoon. The flags of many of the vessels in harbour were displayed at half-mast yesterday as a token of respect to the deceased.
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.
210213
Surname: Ronan (obit)
First Name: Michael
Ship: -
Date: 29 June 1943
Place: near Krambach
Source: Dungog Chronicle
Details: Death of Michael Ronan at his home near Kramback age the age of 77 years. Deceased was a son of Maurice Ronan and was born at Clarence Town. At the age of 25 he moved to the Manning where he worked as a timber worker and teamster.....
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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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.