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201435
Surname: Boyd (nee Blackie) (obit)
First Name: Fanny
Ship: -
Date: 23 September 1919
Place: Mayfield
Source: NMH
Details: The Funeral of the late Mrs. John Boyd moved from her late residence, in Dora-street, Mayfield, on Sunday, the interment being made in the Church of England, was 67 years of age, coming to Australia in infancy with her father, Mr. George Blackie, who became a well known identity of Newcastle. Deceased was married 48 years ago and had ten children, of whom three daughters and one son survive....
201437
Surname: Boyd (obit)
First Name: John
Ship: -
Date: 29 November 1922
Place: Mayfield
Source: NMH
Details: MAYFIELD. Mr. John Boyd, who died at his residence, Garnet House, Mayfield, recently, aged 78 years, came to Newcastle in his childhood with his father and mother and family. He joined the Government service when 17 years old. His father was one of the first aldermen of Waratah, and was at one time town clerk for Newcastle. In 1871 he married the youngest daughter of Mr. George Blackie. His wife died three years ago, and his surviving family consist of Mrs. Whit Roper, of Tenterfield, Mrs. Theo. Beatty, of Islington, Mrs. A. Glover, of Croydon, and Mr. Frank Boyd, of Werris Creek.
161903
Surname: Boydell (obit.,)
First Name: Charles
Ship: -
Date: 1869 26 August
Place: Gresford
Source: MM
Details: DEATH OF CHARLES BOYDELL, ESQ, J.P.-The death of this much esteemed gentleman took place on Wednesday last, at his residence at Camyrallyn, near Gresford, and his funeral took place on Saturday, his remains being fol-lowed to their last resting-place by all of our principal residents, and a large concourse of followers. None have passed away from amongst us more highly esteemed and respected than Mr. Charles Boydell. Unostentatious in his intercourse with everyone, charitable in his disposition, ever anxious to conciliate wherever contentions arose, a friend to the poor, and always looked up to by all classes of the community with the greatest respect, he was truly beloved and esteemed by all. He was one of our oldest magistrates, and, ere affliction overtook him, he always took great pleasure in punctually performing his magisterial duties. His decisions on the bench always gave the most complete satisfaction: never, indeed, did we hear of any of his magisterial decisions being in any way impugned ;but, whatever his decisions were, they seemed to be taken as both correct and just by each party, and hence many sought for his advice and counsel in matters of difficulty. For many years Mr. Boydell took a very active part in public matters in the affairs of our district, was a stern opponent to the resumption of transportation when that question was agitating the public mind, was a member of our District Council for a lengthened period when in the prime of life, and in the midst of his career of general usefulness for the public good, he was laid aside by the afflicting hand of paralysis, and ever since he has been confined to his own dwelling, now for many years past. But even through this period his kindness of heart and charitable disposition have very frequently been experienced by the residents that surround Camyrallyn House ; and though his death was not unanticipated, it caused when the news was spread around, a thrill of anguishing many hearts, and many felt they had lost a sincere friend.
198764
Surname: Brodie (obit)
First Name: Peter
Ship: -
Date: 15 August 1857
Place: Tamworth
Source: MM
Details: DEATH OF PETER BRODIE, Esq., J.P.-Peter Brodie, Esq., J.P., of Glenalvon, Murrurundi, died recently at Tamworth, returning from his station. His age was 53 years, and he died after a protracted and painful illness of three years, which he bore with exemplary fortitude, cheerfulness, and resignation. His remains were removed to Murrurundi, and interred at his residence, Glenalvon, in presence of his bereaved and mourning family and relatives, and a numerous assemblage of the inhabitants of the district. By this mournful event the district has been deprived of the assiduous service of an old and highly esteemed magistrate the community of an exemplary and useful member and his bereaved widow and family of an affectionate husband, and a faithful and indulgent parent.
212743
Surname: Brooder (obit)
First Name: George
Ship: -
Date: 7 September 1939
Place: Maitland
Source: The Catholic Press
Details: The death occurred at his home, George Street East Maitland, on the 16th ult., of a well-known and highly-respected resident of the district, Mr. Thomas Brooder. Born at Ipswich, Queensland, 82 years ago, the late Mr. Brooder came to Maitland in his infancy, and had resided there till his death. Deceased was a staunch and fervent Catholic and took a prominent part in all church activities. During his illness he was visited by the priests of the parish, the Sisters of Mercy (East Maitland) and the Sisters of St. Joseph. Before his retirement some years ago, deceased was a Government road contractor, and was a district councillor for many years. The remains were taken to St. Josephs Church, where Requiem Mass was celebrated, and in the afternoon the funeral left for the Catholic cemetery, East Maitland, where Rev. Father Curran officiated, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. Mr. Brooder is survived by his widow and one sister, Miss Bridget Brooder.
211039
Surname: Brooks (obit)
First Name: Frederick Herbert
Ship: -
Date: 31 March 1921
Place: Newcastle
Source: The Newcastle Sun
Details: Mr. Frederick Herbert Brooks, 49 years of age, passed away at Iluka Private Hospital early this morning. He had been an inmate of the hospital for 14 days. Mr. Brooks was a native of Newcastle and the eldest surviving son of the late Thomas Brooks, prominent in shipping and mining circles in the early days of the port. He joined the service of the Newcastle Steamship Co Ltd., of which his father was chairman of directors as a clerk and when that company was amalgamated with the Hunter River S.S. Co., Ltd, he transferred to the Castlemaine Brewery and Wood Bros., Ltd. For the last 10 years he has been secretary and at times acting general manager and at the recent amalgamation of Castlemaine Brewery and Wood Bros Ltd., with Messrs Tooth and co, Mr. Brooks was appointed by the shareholders as liquidator for the former company. He was for some years hon. Treasurer of the Newcastle Jockey Club. In his younger days Mr. Brooks won several district cycling races on the old time machines and later was prominent in sailing circles in the 18ft and 10 ft divisions and in the latter class was associated in winning several State championships. He was un married and resided with his two sisters on The Hill in Newcastle. His elder brother the late Mr. Alfred Brooks, constructing engineer for Sydney Harbor Trust predeceased him about six years ago. Mr. Keith Brooks is a step brother.
196937
Surname: Brooks (obit)
First Name: Thomas
Ship: -
Date: 24 March 1902
Place: Newcastle
Source: The Australian Star
Details: Mr. Thomas Brooks, a very old resident of Newcastle died shortly before noon today. The deceased gentleman had long been identified with most public movements. He was a justice of the peace for many years, a member of the Newcastle Hospital Committee, and at the time of his death was one of the directors of the Newcastle and Hunter River Steamship Co. He was also Lloyds surveyor at Newcastle, and in the early days was the contractor for building the wharves at the dyke. Mr. Brooks, who was 69 years of age, some time ago contracted influenza from the effects of which he never properly recovered.
211014
Surname: Brown (obit)
First Name: George
Ship: -
Date: 11 May 1928
Place: Cessnock
Source: The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder
Details: Tragic End to An Illustrious Career. Vale George Brown, Coalfields Coroner, and one of the oldest and best known identities of the district! For many years past, in his capacity as Coroner, Mr. Brown had been moving in an atmosphere of tragedy, and now the grand old man has passed into the Great Beyond the victim of a tragic happening himself. While crossing Main Street, just in front of his residence, at about 6.40 p.m., on Tuesday night, Mr. Brown was struck by the wind deflector of a motor car travelling along the street in an easterly direction, and driven by a young man named Herbert George Drayton. On being removed to his home, Mr. Brown was found to be suffering from a fracture of the base of the skull. He did not regain consciousness, and died at a late hour the same night. The late Mr. George Brown descended from a very old colonist family. His father arrived in Sydney in 1837, and after some years as eventual superintendent on Sir. James Jamieson s Liverpool Plains Station, arrived at Wollombi in the late 40s. His mother only died a couple of years ago, having lived well on towards a century of years. The deceased gentleman was born at Laguna on June 15, 1853, so would have been 75 years of age next month, had he lived. At the time of his birth, his father was licensee of the Laguna Hotel and also following farming pursuits. The Laguna Hotel of those days, was identical with the wine saloon now existing, and which is conducted by a nephew of the deceased. In those days the facilities for schooling were meagre and young George Brown received what education he could at the bush school. When the subject of this article grew into young manhood he took up work on the land and as a mail contractor. He married young, at the age of 19 (1872), to Miss Mather Jones, who was the daughter of an old colonist, and whose father was well known as a hotelkeeper at Wollombi, the late Moses Jones. The marriage ceremony took place at Wollombi. At the age of 23 (May, 1876) the late Mr. Brown came to Cessnock, where he put up his name over the door of the Cessnock Hotel as licensee. In those days the bush hotel did not keep a man, and the licensee had to exert himself in other avenues to keep him self and his family. George Brown, began to show himself a man of rare ability as a man of business: as a man possessed of great activity and deep thought and foresight. While licensee of the hotel he conducted a butcher s shop at the rear of the hostelry, and also engaged in general contract work. He undertook many contracts, in the district and in the north as far afield as Tamworth. It is worthy of mention that Mr. Drayton, whose car caused the unfortunate death of Mr. Brown, was the grandson of the late Mr. Alfred Ingle, who was a partner with the deceased in several contracts. This is somewhat of a coincidence. One contract that was accomplished by the partnership was the erection of the municipal saleyards at Tamworth. While in the hotel Mr. Brown erected a steam saw- mill at Deadman s Creek, four miles from Cessnock on the Maitland Road. This locality was the scene of an old- time convict tragedy. The early-day tragedy was responsible for the rather grim-sounding name. A tragedy at the mill, by which the sawyer accidently lost his life prompted the removal of the machinery to Cessnock. This was the origin of the Cessnock sawmill (1881). The sawmill still operates and is leased to Mr. A. J. Turner, and is still owned by the Brown Family. Much of the hardwood in the collieries, and in the principal public buildings in the district was cut at these sawmills; also most of the timber in the early-erected homes in Cessnock. After Mr. Brown had transferred the license of the hotel he erected his present residence in Main Street. The home at that time was one of the best in the district He purchased the land for a £1 an acre. He planted the orchard. He then constructed wine cel- lars in Main Street for the treatment of his vineyard products. As Cessnock grew most of the great vineyard gave place to residential sites. The old Commercial Bank, which was recently purchased for the Municipal Town Hall, cut off the first slice of the vine- yard, and the Vineyard Estate subdivision later accounted for the remaining portion on that side of the Brown home. Mr. Brown acquired considerable tracts of land in Cessnock from time to time. As opportunity offered he added to his landed estates, until by the time of the advent of modern Cessnock he owned a considerable slice of the town- ship. He was not then a wealthy man by any means. His purchases were prompted by a deep-seated conviction that Cessnock was bound to advance. In 1905 he submitted the lower (west- ern) side of Vincent Street to auction, and also allotments on the western side of Main Street. According to be- lief modern Cessnock began with that sale. Buyers of land at that sale did well with their purchases, but those who hung on to their purchases made small fortunes. It is worthy of note that in 1892 Mr. Brown proved the existence of coal at Cessnock, at a point four chains west of the present railway station. This property now forms part of the Aberdare Extended Colliery and was purchased from Mr. Brown by the Caledonian Collieries, Ltd. In the early days of modern Cessnock, which dated from the time the coal seams were exploited in 1903, the deceased gentleman did much to assist the progress of the town and district. He erected cottages and shops, etc., and did all in his power to induce professional men to come to Cessnock. His efforts were not alone confined to the town activities, for he secured certain properties on Mount View. His experiments in the cultivation of oranges, passion fruit, etc., are well remembered by residents of those days. He had a capacity for work and was a man of essential value to the country, and particularly to the community in which he resided. From a young man he was regarded as the leading man in his district. He had a faculty for being useful. He was known as the bone-setter over forty years ago. He was able to set a broken limb, extract a tooth, and perform many of the minor duties undertaken by a medical man. He was the first president of the Cessnock Shire Council, from 1905 to 1910. He was uniformly fair when acting in that capacity. He was made a Justice of the Peace in 1887, and in 1907 was made the district coroner. He held this office till his death. He is survived by his wife, to whom the shock of his sudden death is naturally great, and a family of three - one son and two daughters. The son is Mr. Harry Brown, and the daughters Mrs. Sid. Slade and Mrs. James Andrews.
191198
Surname: Brown (obit)
First Name: Herbert Harrington
Ship: -
Date: 3 July 1929
Place: Sydney
Source: Sydney Morning Herald
Details: The funeral of Mr. Herbert Harrington Brown, a former member of the Legislative Assembly for the Paterson district from 1875 till 1880, and for Durham from 1880 till 1895, who died on Monday, took place at the Northern Suburbs Cemetery yesterday afternoon. In his youth Mr. Brown made many long journeys droving cattle to Queensland and Victoria. He later became the breeder of a well-known herd of Jersey cattle. Ponies bred by him, and known by their brand as Club Eights, were at one time much used in Sydney on postal deliveries and collections. Mr. Brown is survived by two sons, Messrs. Herbert Lindeman Brown, of Darling Point-road, Sydney, and Sidney John Brown, of Paterson, and four daughters, Mrs. R. M. S. Wells, of Mos- man; Mrs. W. Leigh, of Mosman; Mrs. R. Jones, of Brisbane; and Miss L. Brown, of Mosman, at present in England.
211317
Surname: Brown (obit)
First Name: James
Ship: -
Date: 20 October 1894
Place: Maitland
Source: The Sydney Mail
Details: It is to the united energies of Mr. James Brown and those of his brother, Mr. Alexander Brown, that a most iniquitous coal monopoly was broken up, and the vast field of enterprise in the coal trade of this district thrown open. It has been truly said that the untiring energy of these two brothers awakened the prosperity of Newcastle. It may also be said that their mantle of energetic business habit has fallen upon the sons of the late Mr. James Brown. It is very interesting to trace the history of the gallant struggles of Mr. Brown and his brother (two most worthy pioneers) to place their business upon a sound footing. Beaten occasionally at one point, they rallied their forces, and often returned victors against all comers. While Mr. Alexander Brown was travelling through Europe, China, and America, extending the trade, Mr. James Brown conducted affairs successfully at home. In 1849 the coal was dragged from the mine by horses to the water s edge, whence it was put into ships by means of barrows wheeled along a plank. Compare this style of shipment with that of the hydraulic cranes. Messrs. J. and A. Brown were the first to establish in 1857 a trade between China and Newcastle, and in 1874 to do the same with regard to London and Newcastle. They also built the first steam tug that ever entered that port. Mr. Alexander Brown closed a most useful and honourable career in Newcastle at the comparatively early age of 50 on May 30, 1877. Mr. James Brown survived him for more than 17 years, passing away on September 27, 1894. One pleasant and touching feature in the history of the two brothers is that they always worked hand-in-hand and in full fraternal affection. Each in his department worked steadily for the benefit of the firm, and the subsequent good of others. They both possessed a shrewd capacity for making money and a large warm-heartedness in spending it. The name of Brown is a household word in the Newcastle district. The late Mr. James Brown, in his numerous acts of private benevolence, never let his right hand know what his left hand wrought. Many a cottage home in this district mourns his loss this day. His funeral on September 29, at East Maitland, was one of the most largely attended in the district. His remains were followed alike by rich and poor. All felt that they had lost a friend. The large number of floral tributes laid upon his final resting place was symbolical of the evergreen wreath which will for many a long day surround the sacred memory of James Brown.
191421
Surname: Brown (obit)
First Name: John Dowling
Ship: -
Date: 6 January 1927
Place: Roseville
Source: Sydney Morning Herald
Details: The death occurred at his residence, Shirley- road, Roseville yesterday of Mr. John Dowling Brown. He belonged to one of the oldest and best known pioneering families in New South Wales. His father, the late Mr. J. Dowling Brown, came to Australia early in the last century, and settled in the Paterson district at Coulston. Later he acquired pastoral interests in other parts of the State, and was well known in Riverina and the northern districts. Deceased was in his 70th year. He was educated at the King s School, Parramatta, and 55 years ago joined the staff of the Bank of New South Wales. Early in his career he was appointed a branch manager, and was so employed until his retirement a few years ago. He was highly respected by his fellow officers, and was popular with all who knew him, both in his official capacity and in his private life. Mr. Brown is survived by Mrs. Brown and two sons, Messrs. R. Dowling Brown, of Coulston, North Bangaroo, and G. Dowling Brown, of Tyril, Dandaloo. Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, stipendiary magistrate, and Mr. C. F. Brown, of the staff of the head office of the Commercial Banking Company, are brothers.
202152
Surname: Brown (obit)
First Name: Wallace
Ship: -
Date: 30 July 1894
Place: Sydney and Newcastle
Source: NMH
Details: MR. WALLACE BROWN, for many years a resident of this district, died at his residence, Summerhill, Sydney, on Saturday morning. The deceased gentleman developed a cold some days ago, and on Thursday it settled on his chest, causing inflammation of the lungs. On Friday he was confined to his bed, and, getting rapidly worse, he died unexpectedly at daylight on Saturday. The deceased was the eldest son of the late Mr. James Brown, better known as Squatter Brown, and was born at Singleton in 1851. For many years he lived in this city with his parents, and after serving in the Bank of Australasia and H.M. Customs Department he proceeded to Sydney, where for some years he has been carrying on business as a produce merchant in Sussex street. As the family have a vault in the old Church of England cemetery, on which the new Cathedral is now being built, it was decided to place the remains of the oldest son near those of the father, who died some years ago. The corpse was therefore brought by train from Sydney yesterday, and at 2 oclock a funeral procession was formed outside the Newcastle station. The coffin, which was covered in beautiful wreaths, was carried to the hearse, and the mournful procession, which included many of the principal citizens, marched to the cemetery by way of Watt and Church streets. Although the cemetery has been declared closed for the past 10 years, the family decided to open the vault, and submit to any penalty inflicted by the municipal authorities. The beautiful burial service of the Church of England was conducted by the Very Rev. Dean Selwyn, assisted by the Rev. S. C. J. Grime, the chief mourners being three brothers of the deceased, Mr. Solomon Brown, another brother, being in London, where he manages the business in that city for the local firm of Messrs. J. and A. Brown. The deceased leaves a widow and three children, fairly well provided for, the eldest being a girl 13 years of age.
167534
Surname: Brown (obit.,)
First Name: Robert
Ship: Investigator 1802
Date: 1858
Place: England
Source: The American Journal of Arts and Science
Details: -
169404
Surname: Brown (obit.,)
First Name: Robert
Ship: Investigator 1802
Date: 1858
Place: Buried at Kensal Green
Source: The Edinburgh New Philosophical Journal:
Details: On the death of Sir Joseph Banks in 1823, Brown became, by his will, the possessor of the Banksian Herbarium for life (after which it was to pass to the British Museum), together with the remainder of the lease of Sir Joseph Bank's house in Soho Square, which had become the centre of London scientific society. Brown offered the Herbarium to the British Museum, on the condition that he should be appointed keeper, with a suitable salary, which offer was accepted. The Banksian Herbarium forms the most valuable part of the General Herbarium at the British Museum. He continued until his death to occupy that portion of, the house in Soho Square which looked into Dean Street, the remaining portion being let by him to the Linnean Society until the expiry of the lease, soon after which the Society removed to Burlington House, where apartments have been assigned to it by Government, as also to the Royal and the Chemical Societies. His interest in the progress of science, and especially in the Royal and Linnean Societies, continued unabated to the last; and his wonderful and almost unique powers of mind, his memory and his sagacity, remained wholly unimpaired till the very day of his decease. In the spring of this year he was attacked with bronchitis, from which he recovered, but which left him for some weeks in a very enfeebled state. Dropsy and loss of appetite supervened, under which he gradually sunk, suffering little pain, perfectly conscious of his condition, and retaining to the end his singularly placid demeanour, his affectionate interest in all who were dear to him, and a most tranquil and peaceful frame of mind. He died at the age of 83, surrounded by his collections, in the room which had previously been the library of Sir Joseph Banks. He was buried on 15th June in the cemetery at Kensal Green, and his funeral was attended by a large body of his scientific and personal friends. There are few men among us who, with an equal claim upon the gratitude of their fellow-countrymen, enjoyed less popularity, or obtained less consideration on the part of society in general, than the deceased. Beyond the narrow circle of scientific men his illustrious name was, and is, almost unknown in Great Britain; but go wherever you will on the continent of Europe, or the remotest corners of the globe where science is cultivated, and you will discover a familiarity with his writings and researches truly astonishing. Foreigners have often expressed their surprise on finding how little we seemed to appreciate this great naturalist; but the fact of the matter was, the deceased neither seemed to care to enjoy popularity, nor did he care to avail himself of all those well-known means by which people bring themselves into public notice. If at all ambitious of fame, he trusted to the more lasting immortality.
163359
Surname: Brownrigg (obit.,)
First Name: Thomas
Ship: -
Date: -
Place: 22 September 1866
Source: The Lancet London: a journal of British and foreign medicine
Details: THOMAS BROWNRIGG, ESQ. THIS gentleman, who died at Keighley on the 18th inst T was an old surgeon in the Royal Navy, having joined the service nearly sixty years ago. He had been employed in various parts of the world, and in early life was at the capture of the City of Washington, acting with the naval force under Admiral Sir George Cockburn. He had served in the Baltic, North America, West Indies, East Indies, China, Australia, and the Pacific For several years he held an appointment as surgeon to the convict establishment at Bermuda (a naval dep0t and station in the Southern Atlantic); and it is believed the last public appointment he held was that of surgeon-superintendent of the Dromedary convict ship when she took out 500 convicts to Tasmania. Of very retired habits, Mr. Brownrigg was but very little known in the vicinity where he spent the last few years of his life, but he was held in high esteem by his old naval friends and messmates, who had the opportunity of duly estimating his character and worth. Many of these friends have passed away, and all are hastening to that "bourne from which no traveller returns," but one of the number still living is thus permitted to give this little outline of the services of his friend and messmate, with whom he had been on terms of intimacy for a period of more than half a century Mr. Brownrigg was a native of the county of Westmoreland
116401
Surname: Brunker (obit)
First Name: James Nixon
Ship: -
Date: 1910 6 June
Place: Newcastle
Source: The Evening Post, Volume LXXIX, Issue 131, p7
Details: Legislative Councillor, 30 years in Parliament. Served in the Parkes-Reid administration. MLA for East Maitland for 24 years, Secretary of Lands 1888 and from 1889 to 1891; Chief Secretary from 1894 to 1889
196961
Surname: Bryant (obit)
First Name: Mary
Ship: -
Date: 17 September 1926
Place: Douglas Street, Stockton
Source: The Newcastle Sun
Details: Mrs. Mary Bryant, wife of Richard Bryant, saddler, of Hunter Street Newcastle died at the residence of her son age the age of 73 years. The funeral moved from the Central Mission, Newcastle after a short service by Rev. E. E. Hynes. Mrs. Bryant was survived by her husband and four sons, Messrs Richard, Alfred, Earnest and Norman and one daughter Mrs. W. H. Barkley of Mosman
196948
Surname: Bryant (obit)
First Name: Richard
Ship: -
Date: 28 October 1931
Place: Newcastle
Source: NMH
Details: Mr. Richard Bryant, whose business associations in Newcastle have extended over a period of 57 years, died in the Newcastle Hospital yesterday afternoon, Since his retirement about two years ago Mr. Bryant had suffered ill health, and his death, after an operation, was not unexpected. Mr. Bryant commenced business as a saddler in a shop near the School of Arts. When more suitable premises near Messrs. W. Winn and Company were offered he removed his business. As the saddlery trade was brisk, he extended his business, and later purchased a block of land adjoining the Bank of Australasia, in Hunter-street, and erected a building with which for many years he carried on business as R. Bryant and Sons. He was the oldest member of the trade in the State. As a cricketer Mr. Bryant achieved success, particularly as a wicket- keeper. He possessed acumen, and that led him with a number of others to purchase a pipe organ for the early Methodist Church, on the Hill. He was born in Maitland in 1847. Mr. Bryant leaves three sons and a daughter. The interment will be made in the Sandgate Cemetery today, and will move from the Central Methodist Mission.
201059
Surname: Buchanan (obit)
First Name: Henry
Ship: -
Date: 1 August 1892
Place: Newcastle
Source: NMH
Details: DEATH OF MR. HENRY BUCHANAN AT half past 5 o clock yesterday morning, Mr. Henry Buchanan, of the Criterion Hotel, one of our most enterprising citizens, passed away at the age of 48. Mr. Buchanan had been ill for some days, but it was not until Friday that symptoms of sufficiently serious a character to cause anxiety to his most intimate friends were noticeable. On Saturday the patient became rapidly worse, and despite the efforts of four medical gentlemen, including Dr. Knaggs, of Sydney, and Dr. Beeston, he gradually sank, and for the twenty-four hours previous to his death he remained unconscious. Mr. Buchanan was born near Glasgow, Scotland, and at the age of 18 years he came to this colony with his parents. His father died only some nine months ago, in this city. After landing in the colony Mr. Buchanan lived for some years in the North Coast district, and 20 years ago came to Newcastle. For a short time he was engaged in coal mining, and then took a hotel in Wallsend. In 1878 he entered into possession of the Criterion Hotel in this city, and conducted it until his death. He leaves a widow and a family of a son and daughter to mourn their lose., His mother-in-law, Mrs. Duncanson, a lady now in her 80th year, was present at his death. Until last month, Mr. Buchanan for several years represented the City Ward in the municipal council. He was twice chosen Mayor of the city, and held the position with honour during the years 1889 and 1890. Owing to ill-health and pressure of private business, Mr. Buchanan resigned his seat in the council come weeks ago. Being endowed with a great amount of energy and per severance, Mr. Buchanan acquired a large amount of property in the city, and being convinced that Newcastle was destined to be a large and prosperous centre, he had erected a great many superior buildings. Besides taking a deep interest in all public and political matters, the deceased was a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity and an officer in the recently formed Caledonian Society. As a token of respect to the departed, the principal places of business and the shipping in the port had flags hoisted half-mast high yesterday. The remains of the deceased will be buried in the Sandgate cemetery this afternoon, the funeral starting from the Criterion Hotel at 8 o clock.
194802
Surname: Bugden (obit)
First Name: John
Ship: -
Date: 8 July 1911
Place: Richmond River district
Source: Northern Star (Lismore)
Details: Obituary of John Bugden, son of John and Margaret Bugden. Born at Brookfield on the Williams River in 1836. Married Miss Margaret Smith at Brookfield in 1868