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100259
Surname: Cory (obit.,)
First Name: Edward Gostwyck
Ship: -
Date: 11 March 1873
Place: Paterson
Source: MM
Details: THE LATE EDWARD GOSTWYCK CORY, ESQ, J.P-A paragraph, at the close of my communication which appeared in last Saturday's issue of the Mercury, announced the serious illness of Mr. E. G. Cory, the esteemed Warden of our district, whose death, as then anticipated, took place at his late residence, Gostwyck, on Friday afternoon, the 7th instant, after only a few days serious illness, at the ripe age of seventy-six years. The late Mr Cory was a very old colonist, he having arrived in the colony first, nearly half a century ago, with his father and brother, and in accordance with the land laws of the colony then in force, was allotted certain quantities of land, and selected the beautiful estate of Gostwyck, Paterson River, as his homestead, which he at once began to improve and embellish. After a residence of nearly twenty years in the colony, he in company with the late Mrs. Cory, visited Europe, and after a Sojourn of four or five years, he returned to the colony. Shortly after his return to the colony Mr Cory was placed in the Commission of the Peace, and had held his position as a magistrate of the territory, up to the time of his death for many years. Mr. Cory held a seat in the district council of Paterson, and at the death of the late J. B. Boughton, Esq, the first warden of the council, Mr. Cory was appointed to succeed him In that capacity, and he had held that position ever since, now nearly twenty years. In political matters Mr Cory always took a warm interest, although never taking a leading part, but in every struggle for the representation of the district in the councils of the country, he was always most energetically engaged on behalf of his party, and the candidate which he supported, his principles throughout were of a conservative nature, and consequently untenable amongst the great body of the community, hence his want of success in his political movements. In every public matter of leading interest for the welfare and the prosperity of the district, Mr Cory took an active part; on the magisterial bench his decisions have given general satisfaction, and on more than one occasion manifestations of approval in his magisterial capacity have been publicly convened to him, by the voice of the general community. In private life Mr. Cory was most highly esteemed, courteous to all, and as a neighbour most obliging For some two or three years past Mr. Cory's health has been noticed by his friends to be continually failing, frequent attacks of illness had much weakened his usual robust constitution, and at length, when the recent complaint came on, be soon sank under it, having never rallied from the first. His funeral was first appointed to take place to-day (Monday), but after more mature consideration, it was finally decided to take place earlier, and yesterday (Sunday) morning was the time fixed. The funeral cortege left Gostwick shortly after ten a m ; the procession was a very lengthened one, comprised of a number of carriages and over a hundred horsemen, as well as a number of persons on foot, and amongst those present we noticed nearly all of the magistrates of the district, most of the members of the District Council, and all the principal residents of the district. The procession having reached the entrance of Saint Paul's Church, the coffin was carried into the church by a number of the tenants of the deceased gentleman, the pall-bearers being G. J. Frankland, Esq., F. Reynolds, Esq, R. Studdert, Esq., and Captain Dunn. The impressive service of the Church of England was then read. The body was then taken to the grave at the entrance of the Church doors, and lowered into its final resting place, the remainder of the funeral service was then intoned, and the large assembly slowly and solemnly dispersed.
201305
Surname: Cotton (obit)
First Name: Henry Bayes
Ship: 1939
Date: 17 January 1906
Place: Newcastle
Source: NMH
Details: DEATH OF MR. H. B. COTTON, Mr. Henry Bayes Cotton, who for upwards of 25 years filled the position of manager of the Newcastle branch of the Bank of New South Wales, died at his residence, Hunters Hill, Sydney, on Monday, at the age of 86. When Mr. Cot- ton was first appointed to the management of the local, branch, the business was carried out in the premises now occupied by Mr. Tarrant, newsagent, Hunter- street. After leaving Newcastle he took up his residence in Sydney, where he remained till the time of his death. During his residence in Newcastle Mr. Cotton manifested a keen interest in all public matters. He took prominent part in the establishment of the School of Arts, and as a member of the Church of England he did good work in the capacity of church- warden, lay reader, and member of the Synod. He was also a zealous worker for the hospital, and in many other respects proved himself an ideal citizen. He retired from the service of the bank about fifteen years ago. Mr. Cotton arrived in New South Wales in 1839, and was manager of the bank in Geelong (Vic.) when the Ballarat goldfields were at their zenith. He leaves a family of three sons.
188006
Surname: Cowan (Obit)
First Name: William
Ship: Kapunda 1876
Date: 5 December 1939
Place: Hamilton
Source: Newcastle Morning Herald
Details: The funeral of Mr. William Cowan, who died suddenly on November 12, left his residence in Cameron-street, Hamilton for the Methodist portion of Sandate Cemetery. It was largely attended. Rev. A. J. Gould conducted a service at the home. He was assisted at the graveside by Rev. R. O Finigan and an officer of the Protestant Alliance Lodge. Mr. Cowan was 74. He was born in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. He left in 1873 for Scotland, and in Novem- ber 1876 he came to Australia in the sailing vessel Kapunda. He had lived practically all his life in Newcastle and Hamilton. When he arrived in Newcastle, he was apprenticed to the carpentry trade. With his brother, Mr Cowan was associated with the building trade for many years. They were propritors of the Adamstown Brick Works. He retired about 12 years ago. Mr Cowan was a great supporter of the Methodist Church in Newcastle. He was associated first with the old Newcastle Wesleyan Church and then with the Hamilton Wesley Church. He was married in 1899 to the youngest daughter of the late Edward and Ann Broom of Hamilton and is survived by his widow, five sons and one daughter.
174209
Surname: Cowper (obit.,)
First Name: Rev. William Macquarie
Ship: -
Date: 16 June 1902
Place: -
Source: NMH
Details: William Macquarie Cowper, Dean of Sydney, was born in Sydney on 3 July 1810. The venerable gentleman was a son of an equally venerable and veberated father, Archdeacon William Cowper, who arrived in Sydney in August 1809, as Assistant Colonial Chaplain. He was incumbent of St. Phillips and was one of the organisers of the Benevolent Society. The Archdeacon was thrice married, a son by the first wife being Sir Charles Cowper, five times Premier of NSW. The Archdeacon died at St. Phillips Parsonage on 6th July 1858 at the age of 80 years. On his death his son William Macquarie Cowper was appointed incumbent of St. Phillips. William Macquarie Cowper was educated by his father until the year 1828 when he went to Oxford. In 1836 he was appointed chaplain to the A.A. Company and resided for 20 years at Stroud, the headquarters of the company. He then had charge of Moore College, Liverpool, NSW and afterwards of the Glebe parish. On taking charge of St. Phillips, he was appointed Dean of Sydney and in 1869 was promoted to the Cathedral parish. Dean Cowper was present when Gov. Macquarie laid the foundation stone of St. Andrews Cathedral
183773
Surname: Cox (nee Regan) (obit)
First Name: Mrs. George
Ship: -
Date: 27 August 1927
Place: Dungog
Source: The Maitland Daily Mercury
Details: Death of Mrs. George Cox of Thalaba. Deceased was 79 years of age and was a native of the New England district. She came to Dungog over 70 years ago with her father Mr. Lawrence Regan. Subsequently married Mr. George Cox and resided at Thalaba ever since
201311
Surname: Cox (obit)
First Name: Walter F
Ship: -
Date: 12 August 1930
Place: Cooks Hill
Source: NMH
Details: LATE MR. WALTER F. COX. Mr. Walter F. Cox died at his residence, 120 Darby-street, Cooks Hill, on Sunday afternoon. He had been in business in Darby-street for over 40 years. He was a son of the late Mr. George Henry Cox, architect, who was responsible for many buildings being erected in early Newcastle. Among these buildings were the old Newcastle Hospital, the old Terminus Hotel, the Crystal Palace Hotel (where the Rawson Hotel now stands), and the Newcastle School of Arts. The late Mr. W. F. Cox was of a retiring disposition. He was a devoted worker for St. Johns Church of England, Cooks Hill, holding the positions of churchwarden and representative to the Synod. The late Mr. Cox was a widower, with no family, his late wife died in 1912
183236
Surname: Coxen (obit.,)
First Name: Charles
Ship: -
Date: 3 Jun 1876
Place: Bulimba Qld
Source: Sydney Mail
Details: Mr. Charles Coxen died at his residence, Omega Cottage, Bulimba, Queensland, on the 17th May last, aged 67. He was a native of Kent, England, and at the age of 27, in the year 1836, he emigrated to New South Wales. He was there engaged for some time in collecting specimens of natural history for his brother-in-law, Mr. J. G. Gould. During that period Mr. Coxen made one of the most curious discoveries in the records of Ornithology, known as the play-ground of the bower bird. He afterwards engaged in pastoral pursuits, on the Hunter River, and after wards on the Darling Downs, where he took up and occupied Jondaryan station, in which enterprise, however, he was far from fortunate, as has been the case with too many of our earliest pioneer settlers. He was elected to represent the district of Northern Downs in the first Parliament of Queensland. In July, 1863, he was appointed Chairman of Committees to the Legislative Assembly, and he held this office until his defeat by Mr. H. Thorn in the general election of 1SS7. After that he spent some time at Gympie, in the early days of that gold-field. In March, 1868, he began his career in connection with the Crown Lands Office, where his strict integrity and ceaseless desire to assist and further the interests of settlers won for him the respect and esteem of all with whom, in his official capacity, he was brought into contact. He was first appointed Commissioner for Crown Lands for the settled district of Moreton, including East, and West Moreton; and this position he filled until January 1870, when Mr. R. J. Smith was made Acting-Commissioner for West Moreton and Mr. Coxen was appointed Acting-Commissioner, for East Moreton, taking also the position of Land Agent for that district. In May, 1872, Mr. Persse took the position of Land Agent, and Mr. Coxen was gazetted Land Commissioner for the district of East Moreton and Inspecting Commissioner for the settled districts of the colony. In October 1874, he became Acting-Land Commissioner for the settled district of Darling Downs, in the room of Mr. A. McDowall, but was relieved of the duties of this office during the early part of 1876. Up to the time of his death he continued to hold the position of Land Commissioner for East Moreton and Inspecting Commissioner for the settled districts; but, owing to failing health, he was obliged to obtain sick leave at intervals during the past few months. Notwithstanding the numerous duties attaching to his connection with the Lands Department, Mr. Coxen found time for the pursuit of his favourite study of natural history, as well as the promotion of science in other directions beneficial to the colony. In 1873 he was gazetted a member of a commission, appointed under the great seal of the colony, to inquire into the condition of the aborigines of this colony. He was also a leading member of the Queensland Philosophical Society, where his energy and knowledge concerning a variety or matters was of great assistance. In connection with that society he has done much towards the formation of the Queensland Museum, in which he took a great interest, and he was one of the trustees recently appointed to the care of that institution. He was a man of very sound constitution and cheerful temper, and, although he has reached within three years of the allotted span of man s life on earth, it is probable that his career of usefulness has been shortened by the hardship and privations which he necessarily bore while seeking to establish a home beyond the limits of civilization. Mr. and Mrs. Coxen for some years past resided in the Bulimba district, where especially, we feel sure, many sorrowing friends will mourn the loss of a kindly neighbour and worthy gentleman
207318
Surname: Crawford (obit)
First Name: Mrs. Mary Ann
Ship: 1887
Date: 16 May 1945
Place: New Lambton
Source: NMH
Details: Mrs. Mary Ann Crawford, widow of John Crawford, died at her residence, Tyrone-road, New Lambton on May 8. She was 79 years of age, and was the second daughter of Robert Stuart. She was born in New Hartley, Delaval, England, and came to Australia with her parents 58 years ago. They settled in New Lambton, where she lived in the same street practically until her death. Her funeral was to the Crematorium, Beresfield. Rev. Williams, Church of England, conducted a service at the funeral parlous and at the Crematorium. She is survived by two sons, George S. Crawford and Robert Stewart Crawford, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren
197819
Surname: Creed (obit)
First Name: Rev. Charles
Ship: -
Date: 31 January 1880
Place: -
Source: Sydney Mail
Details: OBITUARY NOTICE OF THE LATE REV. CHARLES CREED. The President gave out a suitable hymn, which was sung with deep feeling. The Secretary reported that the Rev. C. Creed had died since last conference. The Rev. C. Stead read an obituary notice of the Rev. C, Creed, which had been prepared by the Rev. J. Watkin,. one of Mr. Creed s oldest and warmest friends. From the above notice, it appears that Mr. Creed; was born in Somersetshire, England, in 1812. In 1836 he became a student in the Theological Institution, Hoxton. In 1837 he was appointed to New Zealand, where he continued till 1856. Mr. Creed thus spent nearly twenty years in the Maori mission. He is said to have been a very excellent Maori speaker. After leaving New Zealand he was appointed to Richmond, Victoria and Yass, Windsor, Newcastle, and Penrith, in New South Wales. At Penrith Mr. Creed s health failed. He became a supernumerary minister in 1867, and in that capacity was engaged for several years in the Chippendale circuit. Mr. Creed died February 18, 1879.
176937
Surname: Crewe (obit.,)
First Name: Thomas
Ship: -
Date: 5 January 1937
Place: Arncliffe
Source: Maitland Daily Mercury
Details: Funeral of Thomas Crew who died in a private hospital at Arncliffe on 29 December 1936. Mr. Crew was born in the Horseshoe Bend, West Maitland in 1848 and at the time of his death was one of the oldest journalists in NSW. He had been connected with many newspapers throughout the State including the Maitland Daily Mercury where he received his early training
199601
Surname: Crockett (obit)
First Name: James
Ship: -
Date: 10 November 1906
Place: Islington
Source: NMH
Details: ISLINGTON,. Mr. James Crockett, an old and esteem- ed resident of Islington, died on Thurs- day. The deceased gentleman was a master plasterer by trade, and was engaged in contracting work. Death result- ed from Brights disease, from which he suffered acutely for several weeks, partial paralysis resulting, Mr. Crockett was the eldest son of Mr. Samuel Crockett, and was born in Manchester, England, 57 years ago. He came to Australia in early life, and has been resident in the immediate locality, the principal portion of the time at Tighes Hill, for about 40 years. He was the senior of seven brothers and two sisters, and the family has been widely known and respected for many years. He was of a quiet and retiring disposition, and never took any part in public life, his home circle claiming the whole of his sympathies . The only institution he identified himself with was the Ancient Order of Foresters, and during his 30 years association with that order he passed through its various degrees. He leaves a family of three sons and three daughters, all of whom are grown up. The funeral took place yesterday. The cortege was lengthy and representative of the deceased s many friends in commercial and family life, and a large number of relatives. Messrs. J. Croft, B. Pearce, C. Jones, and W. Woollett, were the pall bearers. The Rev. T. S. Crawford, M.A., officiated at the grave, and the remains were interred in the Presbyterian portion of the Sandgate cemetery.
199602
Surname: Crockett (obit)
First Name: James
Ship: -
Date: 10 November 1906
Place: Islington
Source: NMH
Details: ISLINGTON,. Mr. James Crockett, an old and esteem- ed resident of Islington, died on Thurs- day. The deceased gentleman was a master plasterer by trade, and was engaged in contracting work. Death result- ed from Brights disease, from which he suffered acutely for several weeks, partial paralysis resulting, Mr. Crockett was the eldest son of Mr. Samuel Crockett, and was born in Manchester, England, 57 years ago. He came to Australia in early life, and has been resident in the immediate locality, the principal portion of the time at Tighes Hill, for about 40 years. He was the senior of seven brothers and two sisters, and the family has been widely known and respected for many years. He was of a quiet and retiring disposition, and never took any part in public life, his home circle claiming the whole of his sympathies . The only institution he identified himself with was the Ancient Order of Foresters, and during his 30 years association with that order he passed through its various degrees. He leaves a family of three sons and three daughters, all of whom are grown up. The funeral took place yesterday. The cortege was lengthy and representative of the deceased s many friends in commercial and family life, and a large number of relatives. Messrs. J. Croft, B. Pearce, C. Jones, and W. Woollett, were the pall bearers. The Rev. T. S. Crawford, M.A., officiated at the grave, and the remains were interred in the Presbyterian portion of the Sandgate cemetery.
202150
Surname: Croker (obit)
First Name: Mrs. William John
Ship: -
Date: 25 March 1930
Place: Clarence Town
Source: Dungog Chronicle
Details: MRS. W. J. CROKER. The death took place at Fotheringay, Clarence Town, on March 15, of Mrs. W. J. Croker. The deceased lady was born in Audrie, Scotland, on August 20, 1842. After coming to Australia she was married in Newcastle in 1864 to the late Mr. W. J. Croker, who predeceased his wife by 11 years. Mr. and Mrs. Croker went to Clarence Town 56 years ago. Twelve years after their arrival, they decided to reside at Fotheringay, where both spent the remainder of their lives. Mrs. Croker spent 44 years of her long life there, and was well-known throughout the district. She is survived by six sons and three daughters, Eliza (Clarence Town), William (Quirindi), Alfred (Sydney), Robert (Wallarobba), John (Mos- man), Mary (Chatswood), Charles (Sydney), Clarence (Fotheringay) Maud (Sydney.) Her only surviving sister is Mrs. Mathieson, of Carrington. There are also 28 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
177581
Surname: Croker (obit)
First Name: William John
Ship: -
Date: 21 March 1919
Place: Clarence town
Source: The Voice of the North
Details: On Saturday there passed away at his home Fotheringay, near Clarence Town a very old resident of that district in the person of Mr. Wlliam John Croker. He was 79 years of age, and had been in failing health for some time. The late Mr. Croker was born at sea, and came with his parents to Newcastle when an infant. Forty four years ago he went to Clarence Town with his wife and young Family and twelve years later he acquired the Fotheringay Estate where he had resided ever since. He was the pioneer in the timber trade in the Clarencetown district, but of late years had been chiefly engaged in grazing pursuits. When a young man, he was noted for his prodigious strength and it was claimed that he could lift half a ton dead weight. He leaves a widow, three daughters and six sons to mourn their loss.
203844
Surname: Cross (obit)
First Name: Captain Herbert Robert
Ship: -
Date: 16 November 1914
Place: Waratah
Source: Sydney Morning Herald
Details: Captain Herbert Robert Cross, for a number of years Commander of the Newcastle Naval Brigade and chairman of the Marine Board, died at his residence, Waratah, on Saturday night aged 86 years. The late Captain Cross was one of New South Wales oldest master mariners. He was for many years chairman of the old Newcastle Marine Board, and also held the position of shipping manager for the Wallsend Coal Company. Prior to settling in Australia, he was engaged in vessels trading to India. Captain Cross was the oldest member of the League of Ancient Mariners, and, until recent years, was rarely absent from the annual gatherings of that body. He leaves a family of three daughters and four sons. His death occurred at Wydernhoe, High-street, Waratah
203845
Surname: Cross (obit)
First Name: Captain Herbert Robert
Ship: -
Date: 17 November 1914
Place: -
Source: The Daily Telegraph
Details: The late Captain Herbert Robert Cross came to Newcastle over 60 years ago. Shortly after his arrival he was appointed colliery shipping manager for the Newcastle-Wallsend Coal Company - a position which he retained for about half a century, when he retired and went to Sydney. He resided there for a number of years. As far back as the year 1862, with the late Captain David T. Allan, he formed the Newcastle Naval Brigade, Captain Allan being appointed commander with Captain Cross as lieutenant, the latter succeeding to the command on the death of his chief. Captain Cross took a keen interest in the bigade, until he resigned the position in 1888, and on his retirement received the long service medal.Previous to coming to Australia, the deceased was connected with the mercantile marine, and it had been his boast that during the many voyages he had made across the Irish Channel with passenger vessels he never had a mishap of any kind. During the Crimean War he was engaged in transporting troops
207150
Surname: Crothers (nee Irwin) (obit)
First Name: Jane
Ship: Pearl 1841
Date: 2 August 1902
Place: West Maitland
Source: Maitland Weekly Mercury
Details: On Sunday night the death occurred at her residence, Regent-street, West Maitland, of the wife of of Mr. Henry Crothers, J.P. The late Mrs. Crothers was a native of county Tyrone, Ireland, where she was born seventy years ago. She came to this State when nine years old. She was married to Mr. Henry Crothers in St. Marys Church, West Maitland. For some years she and her husband lived in the Wollombi district; and then went to the Warrego country, to station properties owned by Mr. Crothers. For the last twenty years they had resided in West Maitland. Mrs. Crothers had been ailing for many years, and several serious attacks threatened at different times to end her life, A few days ago, another bad turn seized her, and she gradually sank and died. Much sympathy is expressed with Mr. Crothers, who has been unwell for some time. Mrs. Crothers leaves five sons and two daughters. Dr. Robert Irwin, of Singleton, is a nephew. For four and a half years - from 1893 to 1898 - Mrs. Crothers was Mayoress of West Maitland, Mr Crothers being Mayor of the town during that period. And although ill-health prevented her taking an active part in all matters which usually receive attention from a Mayoress, Mrs. Crothers filled the position as well as her health would permit. She was a good wife, and an affectionate mother, and will be greatly missed in the home circle. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, and was largely attended. Among those present were -the Hon. J. N. Brunker and Mr. John Gillies, M.L.A. ; the Mayor (Dr. F. Liddell) and aldermen of West Maitland, and the Council Clerk; Mr. G. F. Scott, P.M.; Mr. A. B. C. Burke, C.P.S. at East Maitland ; and members of the legal profession. The chief mourners were Mr. Henry Crothers, Mr. A. B. Crothers (son), Messrs. John and Harry Crothers (grand-sons), Dr. Irwin and Messrs. Albert and Robert Crothers (nephews), Mr. John Bennett (brother-in-law), and Mr. J. P. Gideon (a very old friend of the family).
196982
Surname: Crouch (obit)
First Name: Mrs. William
Ship: Jane Paterson 1839
Date: 13 November 1918
Place: Maitland
Source: Daily Observer, Tamworth
Details: The death occurred of Mrs. William Crouch of Bolwarra, a very old and highly respected resident of the Maitland district. Deceased was 89 years of age and her death took place after a short illness due to senile decay. She was born in Sussex England in 1829. She came to this country with her parents at the age of 10 years in a ship named the Jane Paterson. She landed in Sydney and then came on to the Maitland district where she lived with her parents until her marriage with the late William Crouch who pre deceased her 30 years ago.
164954
Surname: Cunningham (obit.,)
First Name: Peter Miller
Ship: -
Date: 6 March 1864
Place: Greenwich
Source: The Gentleman's Magazine
Details: P. M. Cunningham, Esq., Surgeon U.N. March 6. At Greenwich, aged 71, Peter Miller Cunningham, Esq., Surgeon R.N. The deceased, who was the younger brother of Thomas Mounsey Cunningham (a well known name in Scottish provincial literature), and of Allan Cunningham, was born at Dalswinton, near Dumfries, in November, 1789, and received his baptismal names from that Peter Miller who is generally recognised as the first person to make use of steam in propelling boats. He received his medical education at the University of Edinburgh, and as soon as he attained the requisite age, was appointed an Assistant Surgeon in the Royal Navy. In this capacity he saw service on the shores of Spain, where the great war was raging, and on the lakes of America, where he became the close friend of the celebrated Clapperton. He also served for some years in the Eastern Archipelago, and had ample opportunities of observing the effect of tropical climates on the European constitution. Of this he profited when, peace having arrived, he was thrown out of the regular line of duty, and would have been left to vegetate on half-pay if he had not sought other employment from the Admiralty; in the course of which, to use the words of the Quarterly Review, he made no less than four voyages to New South Wales, as Surgeon Superintendent of convict ships, in which were transported upwards of six hundred convicts of both sexes, whom he saw landed at Sydney without the loss of a single individual:—a fact of itself quite sufficient to attest his judgment and ability in the treatment and management of a set of beings not easily kept in order.—(Q. R., Jan. 1828.) The result of his observations during this period was embodied in his
197905
Surname: Curnow (obit)
First Name: Rev. William
Ship: -
Date: 21 October 1903
Place: -
Source: The Sydney Mail
Details: William Curnow, the eldest son of James Curnow, was born at St. Ives, Cornwall, in 1832, and was educated with a view to entering the ministry of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. When he was 21 years of age he became a minister, and a few months later the parent body in England received a requisition from the adherents in Australia for men to fill their pulpits. Amongst those chosen in response was the Rev William Curnow, and the party arrived in New South Wales in May, 1854. Mr. Curnow was immediately sent to Newcastle, but there he only stayed a few months, being appointed to to Maitland. He came nearer to the scene of his future influence when he was stationed at Parramatta, and it was during the course of his ministry there that he married the lady who is now his widow. Mrs. Curnow is a daughter of Mr. Von Mangerhausen Weiss, a business man. That was in 1858, and after a year spent in Bowenfels he was transferred to the Brisbane and Ipswich circuit in Queensland, which had in 1859 been separated from the mother colony. Sydney, how ever, called him back in 1862, and for the next three years Mr. Curnow filled the pulpit of the York-street Church — the principal place of worship of the Sydney Wesleyans. From there to Bourke-street was not a far step, and his thoughtful addresses to his co-religionists on matters of religion, and to his fellow-citizens generally on matters of social interest, were an education factor to many. In 1868 he went to Goulburn, the last circuit he administered in the country districts of New South Wales. Returning to York-street in 1871, he remained here until March, 1874, when he left for a trip to England. On his return he spent two years in the Forest Lodge circuit. Soon after his retirement from the editorial chair Mr. Curnow was summoned to the scene of his 30 years of labour to hear a few kindly expressions from those who had been his fellow-toilers. They pressed upon him for acceptance a humble souvenir of their goodwill, and he in return gave them many interesting reminiscences. Last Thursday found many of those who heard him taking part in that solemn scene at Rookwood among leading men of this city. He had many friends.