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191006
Surname: Whyte (nee Brunker) (obit)
First Name: Mary Ann
Ship: -
Date: 30 June 1877
Place: Watt Street, Newcastle
Source: Newcastle Morning Herald
Details: It is our painful duty to have to record the decease of Mrs. Whyte, relict of our late respected townsman, Mr. William Henry Whyte, which occurred at her late residence, Watt-street, yesterday afternoon. Up to the death of her husband Mrs. Whyte, we may say, enjoyed very good health, but on losing him she grieved a great deal, and though she suffered a severe illness, there is no doubt that grief at the loss of her life s partner hastened the termination of her existence. By the death of Mrs. Whyte there has departed from amongst us a most estimable woman; one whose amiable and benevolent disposition endeared her to all who knew her. Her unostentatious mode of life rendered her comparatively unknown to the many, but. among those who knew her well, those generous traits of character were fully recognised and admired. Many who have gone before her, had they survived, could have testified to her many deeds of charity, manifested in such a manner as to impart to her acts of mercy that spirit of grace which alleviates while it relieves human suffering.
179367
Surname: Whyte (obit.,)
First Name: William Henry
Ship: -
Date: 6 November 1876
Place: Watt St. Newcastle
Source: NMH
Details: W.H. Whyte, one of the oldest inhabitants of Newcastle died at his residence on 5th November 1876 at the age of sixty eight. He has for many years held important positions in the city; and latterly has, in addition to his own private business, conducted the agency of the H.R.N.S.N. Co., His place will not easily be filled in our midst. The funeral takes place at 3pm 6 November 1876
185131
Surname: Wilkie (obit)
First Name: John Perrell
Ship: -
Date: 5 January 1885
Place: Dalby
Source: Queensland Figaro
Details: John Perrell Wilkie arrived in Sydney in 1833 and held a station in 1839 on Kings Creek Pages River. He took up Daandine in 1844 which he afterwards rented to the late Charles Coxen and went to England. He returned to Daandine in 1863, and found the station in difficulties which ended in his losing it. He afterwards was engaged in business in Dalby, and was for several years in connection with Mr. Roche in the agency and forwarding trade. He was a prominent mover in all local matters and became largely identified with the local jockey club. He was a native of Kent, England. The cause of his death was fatty degeneration of the heart
197006
Surname: Wilkinson (obit)
First Name: Alexander
Ship: -
Date: 26 October 1904
Place: West Maitland
Source: Evening News
Details: General regret was expressed this morning when it became known that Colonel Alexander Wilkinson, V.D., Mayor of West Maitland, was dead. Deceased was born at Bathurst in 1826, and was the twenty-seventh person born in that part of New South Wales. His father, Sergeant John Wilkinson, was a non-commissioned officer in the First Regiment of the Life Guards at the Battle of Waterloo. Deceased came to West Maitland in 1832 with his parents, and early engaged in mercantile pursuits, while he found time to indulge in aquatic sports, being a very accomplished sculler. He was also closely identified with various benefit societies, such as the Masons, Odd fellows, and Foresters. He joined the volunteers at the inception of that body in 1860, and the military spirit being inherited gradually worked his way up to the position of lieutenant-colonel of the 4ih Infantry Regiment, and in 1885 he was placed in command of the northern district reserves, from the Hawkesbury River to Tenterfield, and to the north-west as far as Narrabri. He was retired with the rank of colonel in 1893. In his younger days, Colonel Wilkinson did wonderful service with his own boat, in times of floods, and in 1857 he and his crew were the means of saving 300 people from the disastrous inundation. He was a total abstainer and had. occupied the residence in which he died since 1840, excepting for a period of nine months, when he visited California during the gold fever there in 1849. Deceased rendered great assistance to the West Maitland Borough Council as alderman and treasurer, which positions he held for very many years. He was several times Mayor of the town.
207153
Surname: Willard (obit)
First Name: William
Ship: Argyle
Date: 2 August 1902
Place: Maitland
Source: Maitland Weekly Mercury
Details: Of late death has claimed several very old residents of the Hunter district. And now we have to record the death of Mr. William Willard, of Oakhampton, who died at 20 minutes to six oclock on Wednesday evening. Mr. Willard, who was in his 88th year, was born in the parish of Guesling, near Hastings, in Sussex, England. At the age of 24, Mr. Willard left for Australia, coming out in the sailing ship Argyle (Captain Gatenby). The passage in those days was long and weary, and Mr. Willard was 4 and a halfmonths on the water. At one time the voyages were becalmed for three weeks. Mr. Willard landed near old Government House, and after one day in Sydney, left for Morpeth (then known as the Green Hills), the head of navigation, at that time in the Newcastle and Hunter districts. He made a short stay at Morpeth, and then left for Leeholme, on the Paterson river, where he spent a few weeks in preparation for taking up country on the Manning river, and stocking it for a company. Horses, cattle, and sheep were got together, and the pioneers battled at a place called Bungie Bungie beyond Wingham , which, like Taree was then composed of a few bark huts The trip from Leeholme on the Paterson occupied three weeks, and the difficulties and dangers were numerous. Mr. Willard remained on the Manning for four years tending stock and clearing land for agricultural purposes. At the end of that time he returned to the Upper Paterson, and took up some land on his own account. The chief crops then were wheat and maize. Three years was the term of hie residence on the Paterson, and then he came to Bolwarra and rented a piece of land from the lato Mr. David Dickson, near the Methodist Church, This land was heavily timbered at that time (by the way, there are few men now living who can remember Bolwarra as bush land), and the work of clearing was very heavy. But Mr. Willard was not the man to be daunted by difficulties, and he was soon rewarded by wonderful crops of potatoes, onions, and maize, which were shipped to Sydney from Morpeth. The Bolwarra farm was worked by him for twelve years. In 1857, he took up a piece of land at Oakhampton. This had also to be cleared of timber and scrub ; and a house erected. The latter work was in progress when the great flood of 1857 broke over the Hunter Valley. Mr. Willard had lived at Oakhampton up to the time of his death. For some years past he had retired from active work, being as the result of industry and thrift, in comfortable circumstances. Nevertheless, up to the last be took a keen interest in the work of the farm, and was never better pleased than when rendering some assistance. Only about ten days before bis death he was anxious to help in preparing stakes for the vineyard. Mr. Willard was a man of splendid constitution, and had never been troubled by illness, until about 18 months ago when he was seized with an attack of paralysis. He managed to recover; but the final attack came eight days ago, and, although he regained consciousness, and was able to recognise those about him for a time, he passed away peacefully, in unconsciousness. He was a man of generous nature, and was ever ready to give all the help in his power to friend and neighbour; and there are none who ever knew him but will regret, bis death. His services were particularly in request in handling and treating stock, his knowledge of veterinary work being extensive, and he had in his time many valuable animals. His wife died about 16 years ago. He leaves two sons (Mr. William Willard and Mr. J. Willard, of Oakhampton), one daughter (Mrs. W. Scobie), and 19 grandchildren. One grandson (Mr. William Willard) is a member of the reporting staff of this journal. Mr. Alfred Willard, of Newtown, Sydney, is a younger brother of the late Mr. Willard. Mr. Willard was one of the founders of the Hunter River Agricultural and Horticultural Association ; and he did much work for that body in its early days. Probably Mr. G. Cobb is now the only survivor of the first committee. The funeral took place on Friday morning.
197008
Surname: Winchester (obit)
First Name: Charles Francis
Ship: -
Date: 23 August 1933
Place: West Maitland
Source: NMH
Details: Death of Mr. C. F. Winchester Mr. Charles Francis Winchester, a very old resident of West Maitland, died at his residence, High-street, shortly before midnight on Monday, aged 80 years, He was born in a cottage in Elgin street, the site of which is occupied by the West Boys Public School, and when he was very young his father s home was swept away in a flood which carried away six cottages and land at what is now. known as the High street embank-. In his younger days Mr. Winchester carried on business.as a tailor, but for 40 years had been in business as a tobacconist; He was keenly interested in sport during his whole life, and at one time owned racehorses. He was a member of the old time Maitland Rowing Club, and also took an interest in cricket and football. He and his wife celebrated their golden wedding about two years ago. He is survived by his wife, one son - Mr. Harry Wincliester, and five daughters-
201306
Surname: Windeyer (obit)
First Name: Lady Mary Elizabeth
Ship: -
Date: 5 December 1912
Place: Tomago
Source: The Daily Telegraph
Details: Formerly the wife of Sir William Windeyer and daughter of Rev. Robert Thorley Bolton, vicar of Padbury, Bucks, England, later of Hexham NSW. Died at her residence, Tomago, Hunter River
136266
Surname: Windeyer (obit.,)
First Name: Archibald
Ship: -
Date: 1870 25 October
Place: Kinross, Raymond Terrace
Source: Maitland Mercury
Details: It is with regret we have to record the demise of a very old and universally respected resident of the Hunter River district, namely, Mr Archibald Windeyer, of Kinross, Raymond Terrace, which mournful event took place on Tuesday lost, at his residence as above stated. Mr Windeyer attained the ripe age of eighty-four years, and retained the full use of his faculties to the termination of his existence - the immediate cause of death being we understand, decay of nature. He resided at Kinross for upwards of thirty years and was a property owner to a considerable extent in the district. He was a magistrate of the territory for about a quarter of a century, and held the office of Returning Officer for the Lower Hunter electorate, for many years. As a colonist, a neighbour, and a Christian, he excelled many, and was consequently highly esteemed by all who knew him, and especially by those who best knew him. His respect for the Sabbath was, we have been informed, very great; and, in order that his servants might not have any excuse for absenting themselves from public worship on or otherwise desecrating that day, he invariably gave them a half holiday on Saturday, work being ordinarily suspended at one o clock. He also maintained family worship regularly, and treated all under him with kindness. His remains were interred in the Church of England Cemetery, Raymond Terrace, yesterday - the funeral being largely attended. We (Editor, Maitland Mercury) may add a few brief remarks to the above extract from our contemporary. Mr Windeyer was one of the few men who realise from time to time, the picture drawn of the fine old English gentleman in the well known song of that name. This feature indeed was his most distinguishing characteristic, so far as we knew him personally - a courteous and obliging man, of good education, of a gentle dignity of manner, but rather retiring than forward in a mixed assembly - a man whom to know was to esteem for life. Mr Windeyer took a prominent part in the early proceedings of the Hunter River Vineyard Association, back in the forties, and for some time in the fifties, but for several years past has not been seen in any public assemblage in Maitland, from the growing infirmities of old age. In his life on the Hunter Mr Windeyer has rarely taken a prominent port in any general public movement; he was but a very moderate public speaker, judging from the few times we have heard him speak. His special usefulness in such matters was rather as chairman of a meeting, or as a member of committee afterwards; in these capacities he was constantly selected by his fellow citizens when present, and in his performance of such duties he exercised a very genial and a most beneficial influence among his neighbours.
161641
Surname: Windeyer (obit.,)
First Name: Charles
Ship: -
Date: 7 February 1855
Place: Newtown
Source: MM
Details: OBITUARY.-THE LATE CHARLES WINDEYER.-Amongst those whom death has stricken within the last few days it is our painful duty to record the death of Mr. Charles Windeyer. Nearly attaining his seventy-fifth year, and in better health and spirits than his immediate relatives and friends had observed for some months previously, Mr. Windeyer sunk under the oppressive heat of the last few days, and died at his residence at Newtown on Wednesday last. Mr. Windeyer, in early life, made the law his study, and, without entering at one of the Inns of Court, he was engaged by several of the leading law journals of London as their accredited reporter. Whilst engaged upon the Law Chronicle, and taking notes in the reporters' gallery in the House of Lords, Mr. Windeyer accidentally dropped his notes from his desk upon the floor of the house. Lord Eldon, then Chancellor, was, at the moment, proceeding towards the bar to receive a deputation from the Commons, and perceiving Mr. Windeyer's perplexity, he picked up the notes which strewed the floor of the passage, and returned them to him. Lord Eldon, we must observe, had been one of the most vehement opponents of the rules which tacitly allowed the reporting and publication of parliamentary proceedings. In 1828, Mr. Windeyer arrived in this colony, and for some time acted as Clerk of Petty Sessions for the police district of Sydney. He was shortly afterwards appointed second Police Magistrate of Sydney. This was, in fact, appointing him to the first seat on that bench, seeing that from glaring irregularities (to use no harder term), Colonel Wilson was compelled to vacate his seat as first police magistrate. As a justice of Hie peace, administering justice in his summary jurisdiction, the memory of Charles Windeyer will be reverently treasured. The suitors in his court-the most impracticable suitors that can be well imagined left the bar, whether acquitted, or fined, or imprisoned, or committed-quite assured that justice had been done. And in those very many cases which do not appear before the public, and in the arrangement of which the tact and kind offices of the magistrate are evoked', how many family discords have been appeased by Charles Windeyer? We believe that it was about six years ago, the local government reluctantly accepted his resignation of his office ; which was followed by a vote in the Legislative Council, recommending for him a superannuation allowance, and adverting in the highest terms to his long and useful career
37277
Surname: Windeyer (obit.,)
First Name: Richard Esq
Ship: -
Date: 1847 22 December
Place: Invermein
Source: MM
Details: Died at the residence of his brothe-in-law on 2 December 1847. Aged 42. Barrister at law and representative for County Durham in the Legislative Council - It is with sincere regret that we announce the death of Richard Windeyer, Esq., the member for Durham, which took place at the residence of his brother-in-law, William Henty, Esq., Invermein, near Launceston, on the 2nd instant. The melancholy news reached Sydney on Friday evening last, by the overland mail from Port Phillip. Mr. Windeyer had been suffering severely from illness for some time and, under the advice of his medical attendants, had proceeded to Van Diemens Land, to try what change of climate would do for him. He had scarcely reached there when death closed his sufferings. There can be little doubt that Mr. Windeyer s death has been mainly caused by incessant application to his professional and public duties. The mental wear and tear which, in his late visit to his constituents, he described himself as having gone through since his election to the Council, is sufficient to account for his having been thus untimely cut off in the prime of life. Mr. Windeyer s death will be a most sad and painful bereavement to his family and personal friends; and the general community have real cause to share in the sorrow felt at his loss. Take him altogether in his public capacity, it will be hard to find another equal to him to fill his place.
161644
Surname: Windeyer (obit.,)
First Name: Walter Orton
Ship: -
Date: 8 March 1879
Place: Wantabadgery
Source: Maitland Mercury
Details: The regret that we feel in announcing the death of Mr. Walter Orton Windeyer, of Wantabadgery, will be shared by everyone residing in this district. An old resident, honoured by all who knew him, he has passed from amongst us, and so suddenly that but few could realise the fact that he, whom they had but a day or two ago seen in their midst, apparently in the full possession of health, had gone "beyond the river." On Friday last, the deceased gentleman left Wagga for Wantabadgery station, with the intention of returning on the following day. Business matters, however, detained him longer. On Sunday night he retired to rest to all appearance in perfect health. At an early hour on Monday morning, his nephew, Mr. Henry S. Eldershaw, who occupied an adjoining room, heard him moaning, and upon going to his bedside, found him insensible. Up to the time of his death, which occurred at ten o'clock, he never spoke, although he recovered partial consciousness. The cause of the lamented gentleman's death was epilepsy. Mrs. Windeyer and family were in Wagga at the time of the sad occurrence, and with them, in their deep affliction, it is needless to say that the sincerest sympathy is felt. In his case it is no mere figure of speech to say that he died universally regretted; genial in disposition, kind of heart, he lived respected and loved, bearing throughout without a stain "the grand old name of gentleman." The late Mr. Windeyer was an old resident in the district, having come to Wantabadgery in 1856. His remains, in accordance with the wishes of his widow, were interred beside those of his first wife in a private cemetery at Wantabadgery. By his desire, expressed some time before his death, the impressive service of the Freemasons, of which body he was an old and valued member, was performed at the grave by the R.W. Master of the Lodge of Harmony. After the Church of England burial service had been performed by the Ven. Archdeacon Pownall, the body was carried to the grave by four of the station employees, the pall-bearers being Messrs. Willans, Hawkins, Gowlland and Fosbery. A large number of the residents of the district assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to the deceased gentleman. The Wagga Wagga Advertiser says - "There is no resident of the Riverina district whose career can be spoken of in higher terms than that of the deceased gentleman. A native of the colony, although he eschewed politics, he displayed an energy and perseverance in forwarding its material interests. He was one of the oldest settlers in Riverina, and at the time of his death possessed one of the most completely appointed stations in the district. Born in Sydney in 1833, he was consequently only 46 years of age at the time of his death. He was twice married, and leaves a widow and three children to mourn their loss. The deceased was a son of Mr. John Windeyer, of Raymond Terrace, in the Hunter district, and was a cousin of the Hon. W. C. Windeyer, the present Attorney-general. The funeral which took place at Wantabadgery yesterday afternoon, was largely attended by the leading residents of the town and district. The members of the Masonic body, in which craft the late Mr. Windeyer held a high position, mustered largely. The deceased was buried in the consecrated cemetery close to the station, where the remains of his first wife repose.
161643
Surname: Windeyer (obit.,)
First Name: William Charles
Ship: -
Date: 15 September 1897
Place: Bologna
Source: The Argus
Details: Sir William Windeyer, late judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, died suddenly at Bologna on Saturday last. Death was caused by paralysis of the heart. Sir William, who was 63 years old last month, accepted a temporary position as judge of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland, and was to enter upon his duties next month. SYDNEY, Tuesday A cable message announcing the death of Sir William Windeyer was received by the Colonial Secretary at an early hour this morning. Sir Saul Samuel wired: Sir William Windeyer died of paralysis on Saturday at Bologna. Please inform his son, with a loving message from his mother. The intelligence soon became known in Sydney, and the regret expressed at Sir William Windeyer s unexpected death in general. In the Supreme Court the Chief Justice, sitting with Justices Stephen, Owen, Simpson, and Cohen, announced the receipt of the news of Sir William Windeyer s death and with much feeling spoke of the deceased judge s great ability as a lawyer and of his loyalty to his colleagues on the bench. Sir Frederick Darley added that there was no doubt that Sir William Windeyer had been misunderstood, as those who were intimately acquainted with him knew what a true heart beat under his rough exterior, and how genuine was his desire to aid anyone in distress. In 1895 Sir William Windeyer was appointed chancellor of the University, Sydney, in succession to Sir William Manning, a position which he resigned in 1896, upon obtaining leave of absence to proceed to England on a six months holiday. At the end of the term he applied for an extension of his leave, as the worry in connection with the Dean agitation had told upon his constitution. The government, however, owing to the absence at the same time of Sir George Innis felt constrained to refuse the application, and Sir William Windeyer s resignation was at once received. It was understood that he was somewhat disappointed at not receiving the appointment to the Privy Council that was given to Chief Justice Way, of South Australia. Recently a cablegram announced his acceptance of a temporary appointment during, a judicial deadlock in the colony of Newfoundland. He married, in 1857, Mary Elizabeth, daughter of the Rev. R. T. Bolton of Hexham, Newcastle, who survives him. Three sons and four daughters are the issue of the marriage
197126
Surname: Wisdom (obit)
First Name: Sir Robert
Ship: -
Date: 24 March 1888
Place: Domain-terrace, Sydney
Source: Australian Town and Country Journal
Details: Obituary of Sir Robert Wisdom - born in Blackburn, Lancashire on 31 January 1830. Came to Australia at age 4. Educated at Maitland and Sydney
168631
Surname: Wisdom (obit.,)
First Name: John
Ship: 1834
Date: 14 January 1869
Place: Morpeth
Source: MM
Details: Obituary of John Wisdom. John Wisdom arrived with the 50th regiment in 1834. He resigned from the army in 1837 and settled in Maitland district in 1838
179472
Surname: Wiseman (obit.,)
First Name: Captain Charles
Ship: -
Date: 30 September 1873
Place: -
Source: Clarence and Richmond Examiner
Details: DEATH OF CAPTAIN WISEMAN. We regret to have to record the death of Captain CHARLES WISEMAN, a name as familiar as a household word to the majority of the old residents of the Clarence. A native of Essex, and connected by birth with an old shipping family, he came originally in 1839 as chief officer on board the Argyle, bound from London to Sydney and Calcutta. After his voyage to Calcutta, he returned to Sydney by the Lady McNaughten. His first engagement in the colony was that of chief officer on board the Maitland, of which, after a few months, he become captain ; he was afterwards transferred to the Tamar, and thence to the Sophia Jane, in which he made his first voyage to the Clarence in 1842. Regular steam communication with the Clarence was opened by the William the Fourth, of which vessel Mr. Wiseman continued master and part owner till the latter end of 1846. The William the Fourth was superseded by the Phoenix, a new boat, built for Mr. E. Manning this vessel was stranded at the Heads in 1850, and finally lost on the bar. The loss of this boat was the occasion of bringing out a strong feeling on the part of the district, which at that period had but few who were able to materially assist in the enterprise, in favour of another attempt to open up the Clarence trade. Captain Wiseman was sent to England to superintend the building of the steamer Clarence, and to bring her out to the colony. Upon her arrival, she was sold for a large profit, over and above her cost, to a Launceston Steam Company, and Captain Wiseman was sent to England to superintend the construction and to bring out the steamer Grafton, a boat which has done good service to the district, and proved a good speculation to the Clarence and Richmond Rivers Steam Navigation Company. The Grafton appears to have been put on the berth for the Clarence in 1854. The increase of the trade induced the Company to send home the Captain to superintend and bring out the Urara, which proved a good serviceable boat, but unfortunately was lost at the Heads; previously to this, Captain Wiseman had left the service of the Company, having retired from the sea. On the formation of the Clarence and New England Steam Navigation Company, Captain Wiseman was appointed the Sydney Manager, which office he ably filled up to about two years since, when he was compelled to resign in consequence of ill-health. The Directors, upon his retirement, presented him with an illuminated address from the shareholders of the Company. Captain Wiseman was universally respected by the settlers on the Clarence, and his death removes another connecting link between the old and the new times of the Clarence. His death was caused by an asthmatic disease, to which he has long been subject, and which had gradually reduced his constitution. He died at his late residence, Prince-street, Sydney, at three o clock on Friday last, being, we believe, in his sixty-third year
189313
Surname: Wonders (obit)
First Name: William
Ship: -
Date: 18 September 1883
Place: from Plattsburg
Source: Newcastle Morning Herald
Details: DEATH OF AN OLD IDENTITY. YESTERDAY afternoon a largely attended burial took place at the Wallsend Cem - tory, the deceased being a very old resident, and one widely known in connection with freethought circles - Mr. William Wonders, of Plattsburg. The cortage started from the deceased gentleman s dwelling, near Lorey s: Hotel, and was escorted by a large number of friends through to the burial outside of Wallsend. The deceased, not belonging to. any religious denomination, had prior to death expressed a desire that Miss Ada Campbell (the well-known free thought lecturess) should deliver an address over his grave. Miss Campbell readily consented to fulfil this wish, and on arrival of the coffin at the grave, soon after 4 p.m., in the presence of a large assemblage, proceeded to carry out the de- ceased gentleman s desire. In so doing Miss Campbell gave a short memoir of the departed one s life, and read portions of the secular burial service over his grave. It may be mentioned that Mr. Wonders had during a residence of some twenty-eight years in the Newcastle and Wallsend district, proved himself almost the father of active social reforms of many sorts. In conjunction with a few others, he was the founder of the first Mechanics Institute in the district, viz., at Hamilton -then more generally known as The Borehole. He was also about the first founder of co-operative institutions in the district, and through- out a long life time of 60 years proved him- self an active worker in all schemes which he deemed calculated to act towards the enlightenment of his age and generation. He was also one of the originators of the Co-operative Colliery. He leaves a large grown up family. Probably no more keenly active, industrious, or sober man ever resided in New South Wales.
202053
Surname: Wood (obit)
First Name: Margaret
Ship: -
Date: 22 December 1894
Place: East Maitland
Source: Maitland Weekly Mercury
Details: There died at her residence in East Maitland at 7 oclock on Saturday night, in her 89th year, Mrs. Margaret Wood, relict of the late George Wood, who for many years held the post of Chief Constable in the Maitland district, and who will be remembered by the older folk among us. Mrs. Wood was married 63 years ago, a year after her arrival in NSW, in a building on the Stockade Hill, now occupied as a private house, but then a church and school house. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, the Bishop of Newcastle read a portion of the burial service in the church, while Mr. Beeman officiated at the cemetery – the old cemetery where so many other East Maitland folk lie. Mrs. Wood was a resident of East Maitland during the whole of her colonial life, and her death was due to old age. She leaves a grown-up family.
185454
Surname: Wood (obit)
First Name: Mrs. Lewis
Ship: -
Date: 7 March 1923
Place: Newcastle
Source: The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930) Wed 7 Mar 1923
Details: Mrs. Lewis Wood, whose death has occurred at Newcastle, was 96 years of age. She was the widow of Mr. Lewis Wood, who lost his life through burning Injuries in a big bonfire on Obelisk Hill, over 50 years ago. The occasion was a demonstration at night time, to celebrate the abolition of the tonnage dues at the port of Newcastle. When Mr. and Mrs. Wood settled in Newcastle, in 1856 the present city was a primitive village, with no municipality nearer than Sydney. The first section of the Great Northern Railway was in course of construction, having been started at Honey suckle Point a few years previously. Mrs. Wood was the oldest member of the Brown Street (Newcastle) Congregational Church. Recently she made a gift of a block of land to the trustees of the church. During the visit of the Prince of Wales to Newcastle, in June, 1920, Mrs. Wood was presented as one who was present at the coronation of Queen Victoria. The late Mrs. Wood leaves two daughters — Mrs. J. S. Ash. of Newcastle, and Mrs. J. B. Laing. of Mosman — and three sons — Mrs. Richard L. Wood. East Maitland; Alfred N. Wood, Rockdale; and John 32. Wood, Tramway Department, Newcastle. Twenty-six grand children and 14 great-grandchildren also survive her.
202638
Surname: Wyndham (obit)
First Name: George
Ship: -
Date: 29 December 1870
Place: Maitland
Source: Newcastle Chronicle
Details: DEATH OF MR. WYNDHAM, SENIOR. — On Saturday afternoon very great regret was felt and shown in Maitland on intelligence being received of the death of Mr. George Wyndham, of Dalwood, Hunter River. Mr. Wyndham had gone to Sydney on business, and intended to have returned to Maitland by Friday evening steamer, but sent a telegram to his family that he would remain in Sydney that night, and return to Maitland the next evening. But, on Saturday, a telegram was sent up stating that Mr. Wyndham had been taken seriously ill, and died. Thus another of our oldest and most respected residents has been removed by death. Mr. Wyndham was one of the oldest of the remaining of our landholders on the Hunter - having been forty-six years here on his granted estate, Dalwood. He was, we believe, about seventy years of age at his death. Although, for several years, Mr. Wyndham has retired from anything like public life, yet, when the Mercury was first established, in 1843, we found him one of the oldest of the most active of the leading land holders of the Hunter, taking a part in most public matters. He was not, however, a public speaker, so far as we recollect, although a man of very good ability. Very early we heard of the vineyard formed by Mr. Wyndham at Dalwood, but, after a time it was a common report in Maitland that some disappointment respecting wine making or wine selling, we forget, which, had induced him to give up the pursuit. And it was not till some years after, that the repute of the present much larger Dalwood vine-yard began to be heard of in connection with the name of Mr. John Wyndham. The only public subject which we now remember Mr. Wyndham taking a personal interest in was the land question. At one time Mr. Wyndham was an active magistrate, and he was remarkable for the strict impartiality of his treatment of poor and rich, bond and free - at that time not a universal feature.
161650
Surname: Zouch (obit.,)
First Name: Captain Henry
Ship: -
Date: 1 November 1883
Place: -
Source: SMH
Details: Captain Henry Zouch, superintendent of police for the southern district, and deputy inspector-general of police, died on Sunday evening, October 28. Captain Zouch was in the seventy third year of his age, and his residence in this colony covers a long period of its history. He was son of Colonel Zouch, commander of a British regiment during the American war of 1812-14. Colonel Zouch was for some time commandant at Quebec in Canada, and it was there that the subject of this notice was born. When a young man he went to England, and was educated in the military college at Sandhurst. In 1826 he obtained a commission as ensign in the Fourth of King's Own Regiment, and after serving in several garrison towns in England he came out with a detachment of his regiment in 1834. - a time when the convict ships were guarded hither by detachments of troops. The head quarters of the regiment were then in Sydney and Mr. Zouch held the rank of lieutenant. Shortly after his arrival in the year he was appointed to the first division of the military mounted police stationed at Bathurst. There were then three divisions, one at Bathurst, one at Goulburn and one at Maitland. About this time Lieutenant Zouch was despatched to the Bogan in search of Mr. Cunningham, who had lost himself from Sir Thomas Mitchell's party while on a botanizing expedition. He succeeded in finding the remains of Mr. Cunningham, the tablet to whose memory in the Botanic Gardens Sydney will be familiar to many colonists. On the Fourth regiment leaving for India, Lieut. Zouch sold out, and was for a considerable time out of the public service, being engaged in pastoral pursuits at Ashby near Bungendore, which property he sold some years ago. On the discovery of gold at Ophir, and the consequent rush of population to that neighbourhood he received an appointment as gold commissioner at the Turon, where he remained until 1853. He was then appointed superintendent of the mounted patrol for the western roads, which post he held but a short time, being transferred to the position of superintendent of the mounted patrol for the southern roads. This position he held until the mounted patrol was amalgamated with the general police under the Police Act of 1862. At that time Lieut. Zouch or as he has long been universally known, Captain Zouch was apppointed superintendent of police for the southern district which position he held up to the time of his death. He was the oldest of the superintendents and was some time ago appointed deputy inspector-general of police. As such he several times, during the absence of Mr. Fosbury fulfilled the duties of inspector-general