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Saddler. Charged employee John Bussell under the masters and servants act
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Unclaimed letter held in the Post Office, Sydney (in 1853)
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Campbells Hill Burial Ground
Source:
Maitland Burial Records
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The Newcastle Sun 8 Sep 1947 Page 15
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In 1836 Henry Rourke established the first shop in Maitland when he opened a saddlery business immedi ately east of the present premises known as John Rourke. Today, the business, under the ownership of Mr. W. M. Rourke, supplies retail saddlers as far north as the Queensland border and has expanded to include most leather goods and sports material. A life size model of a horse which now stands in the showroom at John Rourkes is over 50 years old and is the foal of the original horse on which saddlery was dis played soon after the foundation of the firm. Henry Rourkes and other stores and buildings which grew up about this time were largely lined and fitted out with cedar from the fine trees growing in the Hnnter Val ley. This beautiful wood can be seen In the window sills, doors and stair cases in many old Maitland houses today, as well as in the valuable furniture preserved by local families.
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Marriage on 30th March at St. Marys Church, West Maitland, by the Rev. R. Chapman, Joseph Henry, youngest son of Peter Decent, Trinity Pilot, Dover, Kent, England, to Jemima, youngest daughter of Henry Rourke, of West Maitland
First Name:
Henry and Jemima
Source:
Australian Births and Baptisms - Family Search Historical Records
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Baptism of Sarah Anne, daughter of Henry and Jemima Rourke (born 21 July 1840)
First Name:
Henry and Jemima
Source:
Maitland Baptism Register p. 151
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Elizabeth, daughter of Henry and Jemima Rourke, born 23 July 1837. Baptised 14 August 1837. Occupation of Henry Rourke - saddler
First Name:
Henry and Jemima
Source:
Australian Births and Baptisms - Family Search Historical Records
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Baptism of John, son of Henry and Jemima Rourke (born 20 December 1838)
First Name:
Henry and Jemima
Source:
Australian Births and Baptisms - Family Search Historical Records
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Baptism of Theophilus George, son of Jemima and Henry Rourke (born 10 December 1841)
Place:
Glanmore, Regent Street West Maitland
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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
