BABIDGE, John Charles
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Death of Mr. J.C. Babidge.
A prominent figure in the coopering and wine industries of South Australia has been removed by the death, which occured yesterday, of Mr. John Charles Babidge, of Maturin Rd. Glenelg, at the age of 56. Mr. Babidge was associated with the industry from his youth, and with his father, the late Mr. R. Babidge, and brother,he founded the firm R. Babidge and Sons in Hindley Street in 1898. The business was later transferred to Mile-End in 1913. Mr. Babidge has been managing director for the past 20 years, and was also a director of Australian Wine Limited for about five years. He was a member of the Sturt Bowling Club and of the Lodge of Faith, Adelaide. During his career in the coopering industry Mr. Babidge had represented employers on the Board of Control of the coopering industry on several occasions. He is survived by a widow, three daughters, and three sons. Mrs. L. Sues, of Kingswood, and Misses. Bertha & Dulcie Babidge of Glenelg. Messrs Richard Babidge of Mitcham, and Messrs John and Maxwell Babidge of Glenelg. The funeral will take place at the Mitcham Cemetery this morning.
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BABIDGE, Richard Lloyd
Death of Mr. R.L. Babidge
The death occurred suddenly yesterday of Mr. Richard Lloyd Babidge, managing director of Babidge & Sons Coopers of Railway Tce., He was 48. Mr. Babidge who represented Lockleys Ward on the West Torrens Council in 1946. He was president of the United Commercial Travellers Association of Australia in 1943 -44 and president of the State Branch from 1941 - 1943.
He was also a member of the council of Crippled Childrens Association and on the Board of Management of the Royal Institute for the Blind. He is survived by a widow and 2 sons Kenneth and Robert and a daughter Mrs R. Watts
BADMAN, Alexander died 20 November 1903
On November 26 Mr. Alexander Badman died at his residence, Gawler River. The deceased came to South Australia 51 years ago in the Alliance, and carried on farming operations at Lower Light, Riverton, and Gawler River. He lived at Riverton forupwards of 30 years, and removed to Gawler River about four years ago.Mr. Badman, who, had reached the age of 75 years, was married at Mitcham 50 years ago, and Mrs. Badman survives him. Theirs was the second wedding that took place in the Mitcham Anglican Church. One on is left, Mr. F.Badman, of Angle Vale. Mr. J. Badman, of Adelaide, and Mr'. A. Badman, of Port Pirie, are brothers.
BADMAN, Joel died 17 July 1924
Mr. Joel Badman, whose death occurred at Prospect road, Prospect, on July 17, was popular in city business circles. He was of a retiring disposition, and had never attempted to enter public life. Mr. Badman during the past 18 months had suffered from heart disease. He was born at Unley in 1853, and his father and the late Mr. Archibald Badman farmed for many years on the section which is now the pretty suburb of Unley Park. Mr. Joel Badman was connected with farming pursuits all his life. His first venture on his own account in agriculture was at Two Wells, where, as a young man, he purchased a farm. He remained there until about 14 years ago, when he went into the stock business with his son, under the style of J. & G. W. Badman. About six years ago the firm extended its business activities by opening and working the X. L. quarries and later Mr. Badman became Chairman of directors of Quarries, Limited. He was successful in all his ventures. He was a progressive man, and one of the first farmers in this State to use fertilizers by means of drills. He married in 1883 Miss Adelaide Whiting, of Two Wells, who survives, together with one son, Mr. G. W. Badman, of Park terrace, and two daughters, Mrs. V. Gameau, of Woodville and Mrs. F. New-son, of Prospect.
BAGG, Mary Elizabeth died 11 February 1928
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The second death was that of Mrs. Fred. (Ted.) Bagg which took place at her residence, Paradise, Kooringa, on Saturday, 11th February. Mrs. Bagg who of late years had been anything but robust had a stroke the previous day and succumbed early Saturday morning. Born in Adelaide on the 4th May, 1848, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Turley, one time well-known residents of Kooringa, and was about a month old when brought to Burra where she has resided, either in the district or town, ever since. After her marriage to Mr. Bagg in 1866 she went to live at Springbank and from thence to what used to be known as Princestown about a mile west of Kooringa. Her husband then took up land at Baldina, in fact, was one of the first to do so and owned the property and built the house now occupied by Mr. G. Leaney. After her husband's death and until four years ago, Mrs. Bagg lived at Baldina, and then decided to come to Kooringa to live. Of a family of eleven only three children survive, Messrs Hector and Harold Bagg and Mrs. R. W. Bruce (Mabel) all of Kooringa. There are three grandchildren. A son, Walter, and a daughter, Florence (Mrs Nelson) died in recent years. The funeral took place on Sunday, the Rev. W. O. Harris conducting the service and Messrs C. J. Pearce the funeral arrangements.
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BAGOT, Charles
Tuesday 28 August 1906 page 5
Intelligence has been received by the English mail of the death of Sir Charles Bagot,
the youngest son of the late Capt. Charles Harvey Bagot. Born in Ireland in 1828 he was a boy ot 12 years old when he accompanied his parents to South Australia in 1840. Capt. Bagot settled at Koonunga, and engaged in sheep farming. In 1842 the deceased discovered the Kapunda Mine, which was profitably worked for several years by Capt. Bagot in conjunction with the late Mr. Francis S. Dutton, and then became the property of an English company. In 1845 Mr. Charles Bagot left for England, and proceeding to Cambridge graduated at Trinity College, and became a barrister. From 1870 to 1872 he was principal secretary to the Lord Chancellor, and in 1877 was appointed Legal Commissioner in Lunacy, an office which he held until 1903, and on his retirement he received the honour of knighthood
BAGOT, Charles Harvey died 29 July 1880
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DEATH OF CAPTAIN BAGOT.
The announcement of the death of Captain Bagot considering his advanced age, can occasion no surprise, but will nevertheless excite the profound regret of South Australians in every part of this province. The deceased gentleman was not exactly one of our pioneers, but be was an early colonist; for nearly forty years he has been one of the most influential and esteemed of our citizens for a very long period he held a seat in our Legislature and his name is associated honourably with some of the most notable and important events in the history of this community.
Early in the century he was an officer in the British army, and saw service in India and other portions of the British possessions. He was a landed proprietor, and belonged to a well-known Irish family, but formed the determination of founding a home in a young country, and his choice, fell upon South Australia. He left the Emerald Isle and arrived here in 1841,during the governorship of Colonel Gawler so that in fact he came about the time that the colony was passing through a distressing financial crisis, when national bankruptcy was impending, and individual hardship and ruin were widespread. From the first he displayed the true spirit of a colonist, and was distinguished by the energy, sagacity, and self-denial he brought to bear in securing his position in those critical times. He settled, within a few months of his arrival in the colony, at Kapunda, where he engaged in pastoral Iand agricultural pursuits, and his house was well-known to the northern settlers and to many travellers to whom he extended his hospitality. In 1842 his youngest son discovered what has ever since been known as the Kapunda Mine. The land on which, the ore was found was secured by Captain Bagot, Mr: Button, the late Agent-General, having a share in the property, which was afterwards sold to an English company. To this discovery Captain Bagot owed bis fortune, and to the same cause is to be attributed the rise of the flourishing town of Kapunda, the large impetus given to agricultural settlement in that part of the country and in a great degree the rapid growth of mining enterprise. From the time of his arrival in South Australia Captain Bagot took an active part in public affairs. He had not been in the colony long before be was appointed a member of the old nominee Legislative Council, in which position his shrewdness,knowledge, and great experience made him a valuable adviser of Her Majesty's representative and a useful legislator. Our Constitution at that time was well described by the late Mr. Nathaniel Hailes as beautifully simple. There were four official and the same number of non-official nominees. On a question of great importance the officials voted unanimously on one side and non-officials on the other. The Governor then threw his casting vote in the official scale and the matter was decided. This description of the style of legislation was more applicable to the days of Major Robe than to .any other period of the history of nominee government, and it was possible to produce a deadlock, and defeat officialism, even though backed by vice regal authority. It was necessary that there should be a quorum, and this consisted of five members exclusive of the Governor. When an attempt was made to pass an Act authorising the raising of royalties on minerals the four officials were prepared to vote according to order, but before the division could betaken the non-officials walked out of the chamber, so leaving His Excellency without a quorum. One of the four councillors who thus foiled the Government was Captain Bagot. An attempt was made to levy the obnoxious tax without legislative authority, but Major Robe had to test the legality: of such action in the Supreme Court, and the verdict was against the Government, Captain Bagot was an earnest opponent of State, aid to religion. Privately he expressed his disapproval of that system, when it was proposed, to establish it in Captain Grey's time and when, during Major. Robe's rule, the State Aid Bill was carried, through the nominee Council, he voted steadily and spoke with great earnestness against it. He was elected a member of the first mixed Council, composed of one-third nominees and two- thirds elected members, and one of the first acts of this body was to reject a Bill for continuing the Government subsidy to religious sects on its first reading. This was in 1851, and Captain Bagot shortly afterwards paid a visit to the old country, and resigned his seat as member for the District of Light and his nephew, the late Mr. J. T. Bagot, was chosen by the electors as his successor. On the establishment of responsible Government Captain Bagot was elected a member of the Legislative Council, and was a member of that chamber for about ten years, when he resigned his seat on account of the growing infirmities of age, his fellow-members expressing the deepest regret at losing his wise counsels and his valuable assistance. For the last dozen years Captain Bagot has led a retired life, but he has not ceased to interest himself in matters affecting the social and material welfare of his adopted country. He has been well known as a leader of the temperance movement. By voice and pen be has contributed to intelligent discussion of matters of public concern. Eminently practical, observant with an excellent memory and a habit of careful and minute observation, he was admirably qualified to speak with authority upon a great variety of subjects. Not with-standing his military training be was forty years ago essentially a civilian in his opinions, tastes, and habit of mind. His political views were of the conservative liberal type, and in advocating them he was earnest and consistent. We cannot but mourn the loss of such men,who have the courage of their opinions who are not blown about by, every wind of doctrine, or troubled with a morbid and degrading fear of being in a minority who will contend for what they believe to be right, regardless on which side numbers may be arrayed, and sustained by a real and abiding faith in the ultimate triumph of truth and justice. In private life Captain Bagot's character was exemplary. Although he lived to be ninety two years old his faculties were unimpaired to the last, as could be seen from his forcible and lucid letters which have so recently appeared in this journal or been read on public occasions ;and we may add that his handwriting was like that of a man in the full vigor of life. He leaves sons and daughters who are well-known and, highly-esteemed, and descendants to the third generation. In the Assembly on Thursday the Treasurer announced the death of Captain Bagot, and expressed the deep regret which he was sure that every. member of Parliament in common with, the public felt on account of the loss the community had sustained.
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Mr. Charles U. Bagot, of Gilberton, who died after a few weeks illness, on December 15 was the eldest son of the late Hon. John Tuthill Bagot, who held the positions of Attorney-General, Commissioner of Crown Lands, and Chief Secretary in the Ministries of the Hon. J. Baker, .the Hon. T. Reynolds, and the Hon. H. B. T. Strangways. Mr. Bagot, who was 68, was for many years warden of the goldfields at Peak Hill (W.A.), and of late had been in the Lands Titles Office, Adelaide. His brother, Mr. R. G. Bagot, is at Nungarin, W.A. He left a widow, who is a daughter of the late Dr. Lawson, of Port Lincoln. He had a large circle of friends, and he was generally respected.
BAGOT, Edward Meade
Death of Mr. E. M. Bagot.
Our readers in England will learn with deep regret of the untimely death of Mr. E. M. Bagot. The deceased gentleman was missing from his home for about nine days without any clue having been discovered as to his whereabouts, when he was discovered on Monday last dead in the unused portion of a quarry at Dry Creek. During the previous week energetic search had been made for Mr. Bagot. It was feared that he had fallen into the river. The water was therefore let out at the dam, and a diligent search made along the bed for miles, and search parties scoured the country in quest of some trace. The mystery was dispelled on Monday afternoon, when the body of the missing gentleman was found. At 6 o'clock the same night a special edition of the Evening Journal was published, containing the following information. 'The Commissioner of Police (Mr. W. J. Peterswald) has received a telegram from Mr. Scott, Superintendent of the Yatala Labour Prison, stating that the body of Mr. E. M. Bagot was found dead this afternoon in an old quarry on a ledge of a rock about 15 feet from the surface. |
THE FUNERAL. There was a large and representative attendance of mourners at the funeral of the late Mr. E. M. Bagot on Wednesday after noon, as might have been expected from the high esteem in which the deceased gentleman was held by reason of his straightforward character and sterling qualities as a colonist. The mystery of his disappearance and his tragic end invested the closing scene with additional solemnity. Few men of so rugged a nature have made such hosts of friends, but beneath the late Mr. Bagot's blunt exterior was but half-concealed a kindly disposition which all who came in contact with him soon recognised. We have said that the funeral was a representative one, and it was thoroughly so. There were members of Parliament, members of the clergy, legal and medical professions, men in almost every branch of business, Civil servants, sportsmen, members of the Royal Agricultural and other kindred Societies, and a large number of working men, for the deceased was known and respected far and wide. Several thousands of people gathered near the deceased gentleman's residence and along the roads, and the procession comprised nearly 200 vehicles, including the Governor's carriage, the Chief Justice's carriage, and several private carriages. The procession was headed by 100 members of the Butchers' Association, who were on foot, led by Mr. Conrad, the President. The Vice-President (Mr. Hughes) was also present. The Hon. C. Mann, Q.C., and Commissioner Peterswald were unavoidably absent, and several members of the Ministry and Parliament were detained by their public duties. Numbers of people lined the road along which the funeral cortege passed, and at the North road Cemetery, where the burial took place, was gathered a crowd of sympathizers. The Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society was represented by the following members of the committee : — Messrs. J. L. Thomson, J. A. Johnson, J.P., W. Hackett, A. M. Simpson, J. Harvey, J. P., J. Cobble- dick, J. Robertson, J.P., and W. Crawford, and C. J. Coates (Secretary). Owing to absence from town the President of the Society (Mr. J. H. Angas, J.P.) was unable to be present. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. G. Downs & Son, and the procession, which was formed at 3.30, started from the deceased gentleman's residence, Brougham-place, and passed along O'Connell-street, and thence to the North Road Cemetery, numbers of vehicles, horse-men, and pedestrians joining en route. Amongst the friends who either formed part of the cortege or assembled at the grave were many prominent colonists, and many had come from a distance, one gentleman having travelled 160 miles to be present. Amongst the principal mourners were Messrs. G. Bagot. K. and Allan Bagot (sons of deceased), John Bagot (nephew), W. Jacob (brother- in-law), and J. Jacob (nephew). There were also present His Honor the Chief Justice, Sir T. Elder, Sir Henry Ayers, His Worship the Mayor of Adelaide, Alder- man Solomon, Hons. A. Campbell, M.L.C., J. H. Howe, M. Salom, and W. Wad- ham, Messrs. F. J. Sanderson. J. Coles, M.P., F. E. Bucknall, M.P., E. S. Davys, R. Rees, M.P., Dr. Rees, C. Peacock, E. Sabine, J. F. Yuill, J. F. Cudmore, T. Warnes, F. J. Botting, T. Newman, M. Watts, J. Bowman, T. R. Bowman, J. Dunn of Kapunda, W. B. Neales, E. P. Clarke, C. Morphett, I. Simmons, Colonel Mathews, Lieutenant-Colonel Madley, Major Rowell and Captain Dean of the L.M.F., Inspectors Hunt and Sullivan, Messrs. R. B. Keynes, R. Barr Smith, M. Morris, W. Whinham, A. Tolmer, F. Sudholz, B. Hack, Rev. A. Honner, Messrs. R. O. Fox, C. White, W. Chambers, W. Dean, E. Spiller, Captain J. E. Ferguson, Messrs. G. A. Labatt, T. Hardy, H. P. Tomkinson, D. D. Murray, C. T. Hargrave, H. T. Morris of Anlaby, E. C. Hughes, S.M., Captain Mægraith, Messrs. J. Williams, F. J. Blades, P. Waite, A. B. Murray, W. H. Charnock, E. Laughton, G. Laughton, Ifould, C. Irwin, J. O. Carlile, T. S. Porter, John Scott, Councillor Rounsevell, W. Willoby. G. F. Gardner. C. Chapman, R Emery. J. F. Stapleton, A. P. Levi, E. Trimmer, V. Lawrance, J. T. Turnbull, James Bath, E. J. Green, G. Morgan, E. Russell, and W. H. Gray, and many others. The following members of the Hunt Club and gentlemen interested in racing were there :— Hon. R. C. Baker, C.M.G., Messrs. J. H. Aldridge, G. S. Aldridge, W. P. Auld, S. Barnard, W. H. Ayliffe, W. Blackler, W. A. Blackler, John Barker, A. J. Barker, T. Bruce, G. Bennett, H. Bennett, P. F. Bonnin, H. Bickford, D. D. Beck, L. R. Beck, J. Boase, J. Campbell, W. R. Cave, C. L. Colley, Hon. J. Crozier, J. Chambers, Hugh Chambers, W. M. Cook, H. E. Downer, M.P., W. Filgate, J. Moor- house, T. Geppsen, J. W. Gleeson, H. B. Hughes, H. W. Hughes, J. W. Horton, J. H. Hill, T. Hill, H. Hughes, A. J. Hall, Captain Haimes, J. Harvey, E. Irwin, T. Jordan, E. Laughton, P. Levi, W. Mallen, C. L. McDonald, A. Messenger, W. Pile, J. Pile, J. H. Parr, H. H. Parr, W. L. Reid, W. J. Scammeli, J. Sanders, G. W. Simpson, R. M. Turner, A. Tennant, M.P., H. B. Tothill, T. Johnson, and R. S. Wigley. A num- ber of lads from St. Peter's College, fellow pupils of Edgar Bagot's, took part in the procession, with the Rev. T. Field. The coffin was covered with a profusion of wreaths, crosses, and other floral tributes from sorrowing friends. Archdeacon Farr performed the service.
THE INQUEST. The inquest, which was begun on Tuesday, was brought to a close on Friday, when the Jury found— "That the death of the late Mr. Edward Meade Bagot was caused by his accidentally falling into a quarry at Dry Creek, he having wandered there while suffer- ing from injuries to the brain, supposed to have been received by falling from a tramcar on the evening of July 24." They attached the following rider :— "The attention of the authorities is drawn to the imperfect protection of the quarries, and the Jurors are of the opinion that a more substantial safe- guard should be erected." They also added "The Jurors beg to express their deep sympathy with the bereaved family of the deceased."
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BAGOT, George Wallwall
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DEATH OF MR. G. W. BAGOT
Sincere regret will be felt throughout the State at the news of the sudden death of Mr. George Wallwall Bagot, a member of the firm of Bagot, Shakes & Lewis Ltd., stock and station agents, of Adelaide. He left his office as usual a few minutes after 5 o'clock on the afternoon of July 3, in order to catch a train for Glenelg where had lived, and was just entering the approach to the North terrace railway station when he fell dead. The previous Friday he was indisposed apparently with a slight heart trouble, but took little notice of it, and was in his office on the Monday, when he seemed well and cheery. Mr. Bagot was a son of the late Mr. Edward Meade Bagot, one of the founders of the firm. He was born at Beefacres, near Adelaide, in 1858, and was educated at St. Peter's College. On leaving the college in 1875 he almost immediately joined his father. He continued in the business, all the time gaining the varied and valuable experience which the operations of the firm afforded, and attained the position of senior salesman. In 1886 his father died, but he continued to carry on the business on his own account. Mr. Bagot was so successful, that he was induced, in conjunction with the Hon. J. Lewis and the late Mr. James Shakes, to form the concern into a limited liability company, of which he was the managing director. The new firm was established on November 6, l888, in King William street. Its progress was so highly satisfactory that in addition to amalgamating with the old woolbroking firm of Luxmoore, Dowling and Jeffrey, and thereby materially enlarging its operations, the company moved into the building formerly occupied by the Savings Bank. Mr. Bagot acted from an early period as salesman-in-chief, and was widely known and esteemed among stock-raisers and pastoralists. He was on the horse committee of the Royal Agricultural Society for many years, and the agricultural societies throughout the State regularly availed themselves of his services as a judge in the horse and cattle sections. An enthusiastic sportsman, he was a member of the Adelaide Hunt Club for over 30 years during a large part of which he was on the committee. He was a committeeman of the South Australian Jockey Club, and for 20 years was a supporter and active player of polo. Mr. Bagot belonged to the South Australian Mounted Rifles for nine years. He was a governor of St. Peter's College, and chairman of the Stock Salesmen's Association. Mr. Bagot left a widow, who is a sister of Mr. R. R. Keynes pastoralist, of Keyneton, South Australia. Tributes to the late Mr. Bagot were paid by gentlemen who were closely associated with him in business and private life. ''Mr. Bagot was one of God's noblemen," remarked Mr. George Jeffrey, a member of the firm. "He was one 0f those rare men whose principles govern their actions. He could not have done a mean thing if he tried. He was beloved and respected by every member of the staff, both in the city and in the country. In business circles he was greatly respected, and as a judge of stock, it was recognised throughout the Commonwealth that he had few equals." Major Lance Lewis described Mr. Bagot as a gentleman of the truest type. He had known him for many years as thoroughly honourable and upright man, who was a grand friend. Mr. R. H. Crawford, an old friend, said he had lunch with Mr. Bagot, as usual on the day of his death, and left him a little after 2 o'clock. "He had complained of not being well," added Mr. Crawford, "but I thought he was suffering from the little indisposition of a few days ago. After walking up the street we parted, and he returned to his office. His death will mean a terrible loss to many of us. Whatever he undertook he did thoroughly, and he was a very earnest and reliable man. He was an exceedingly fine fellow to be associated with He had a large circle of friends, who will greatly miss him. He was quiet, unassuming, and unostentatious, and was a particularly sincere friend." “The news has come as a terrible shock,” said Mr. H. C. H. Denton, “we were school boys together at St. Peter's College, and have been friends ever since. Anybody who had George Bagot as a friend had a true friend indeed. He was looked up to by the public at large and by his school fellows in particular. He was a most worthy man and the State has lost a magnificent citizen.”
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BAGOT, John died 29 August 1910
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DEATH OF MR. JOHN BAGOT.
Regret will be felt concerning the announcement of the death of Mr. John Bagot, which occurred on Monday afternoon at the North Adelaide Hospital. He had been in indifferent health for some time, but the end was not expected so soon. Mr. Bagot came of a family which has always been prominently connected with the political and commercial life of this State. His grandfather, Captain Charles Harvey Bagot, a military officer, arrived in the time of Governor Gawler, and he was made a member of the nominee Legislative Council in 1842. He was also associated with the discovery a few years later, and the earliest development of the Kapunda copper mine, and he marked out the first dray road from Kapunda mines to Port Adelaide, a distance of 42 miles. Afterwards he sat in the earliest Legislative Council elected after responsible government was granted, and he died in Adelaide on July 28, 1880, at the patriarchal age of 92, having been born in the same year as Lord Byron. Mr. John Bagot was a son of Mr. Christopher Michael Bagot, and a nephew of Mr. E. M. Bagot, the founder of the well-known firm of Bagot, Shakes, & Lewis. He was born about 1850 at Koonunga, near Kapunda, where his father was interested in pastoral pursuits, and he was educated, like so many other of Adelaide's leading men, at the educational institution of Mr. J. L. Young, having among his fellow scholars the late Right Hon. C. C. Kingston, the late Mr. A. L. Harrold, and Mr. T. B. Gall, who died under such tragic circumstances last week. He afterwards went to St. Peter's College, whence he passed into the service of the National Bank. He left that office to join his brother, Mr. C. M. Bagot in the occupation of the Peak station, not far from Alice Springs, and he retained his connection with that run for 25 or 30 years. Sir John Forrest has often told how Mr. John Bagot was the first white man he met after leaving Champion Bay, Western Australia, in 1874, and crossing through the centre of Australia to the overland telegraph line. On nearing the Peak station he saw Mr. Bagot coming to greet him, and he remembers that a white helmet was the most conspicuous article of his attire. 'Mr. Bagot gave me what I consider still to have been the finest dinner I ever had in my life,' said Sir John, who is generally recognised as an authority on such matters. 'Roast beef was included in the bill of fare,' he added, 'and I had not tasted anything of that kind for many, weary months'. Mr. Bagot was fortunate enough to buy into the Broken Hill mines at an early date, and his investment proved very profitable. He married the younger daughter of Sir Henry Ayers, and so was a brother-in-law of Mr. A. R. Lungley. Mr. Bagot entered politics very reluctantly at the direct solicitation of Sir Josiah Symon who was leading the Opposition to the Bray Government. In the tenth Parliament the House of Assembly contained only 46 members, but in the eleventh, which was elected in April, 1884, the number was increased to 52. Mr. Bagot was induced to offer himself for the district of Victoria in opposition to the Treasurer (Hon. L. Glyde), and although he did not speak at any meetings during the campaign he published such a liberal and patriotic address that be defeated the Minister, the constituency being strongly in favor of securing a Government which could be depended upon to give the South East railway communication with Adelaide. Among the gentlemen entirely new to politics who were returned at the same time as Mr. Bagot were Messrs. Dutton Green, A. A. Fox, E. C. Stirling, Arthur Harvey. R. Homburg, J. C. F. Johnson, D. Moody. Dr. Cockburn. Messrs. B. W. Hawker. J. W. Castine, W. Copley, and J. Moule. Sir Josiah Symon, who was then member for Sturt, declined both the Premiership and the post of Attorney General when the Bray Government were defeated, and it was on his earnest recommendation that Sir John Colton, who succeeded to the office of Premier, included Mr. Kingston in his Cabinet. Mr. Bagot had little taste for politics, and he did not offer himself for re-election in 1887. He bought a piece of land at Aldgate, and there built himself a handsome residence, to which he retired and devoted himself to the cultivation of his beautiful garden. He had great skill in horticulture, and be never ceased to take delight in the pursuit, which he carried on under the best possible auspices. He was one of the two local directors of the National Bank before the reconstruction which took place in the early nineties of last century, and subsequently he was the sole Adelaide director of the institution, of which he had been a clerk when he began his business career. He was also a director of the South Australian Gas Company. Mr. Bagot leaves a widow and one son, Mr. Walter H. Bagot, who is a partner of the architectural firm of Woods & Bagot. He was a nephew of Mr. G. W. Bagot, of the firm of Messrs. Bagot, Shakes, & Lewis, and was a director of that company. He had a residence at North Adelaide.
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BAGOT, Lucy Josephine died 11 May 1945
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Mrs. Lucy Josephine Bagot, 89, who died recently at Elstern Hospital St. Peters, was the daughter of Sir Henry Ayers, who was seven times Premier of South Australia, Chief Secretary in various Ministries, and President of the Legislative Council for many years. Mrs. Bagot was born at the North terrace home of her parents, which still remains under the name of Austral House. She was the youngest daughter and last survivor of a family which included Messrs. Frank Richman Ayers, Harry Locket Ayers, Frederick Ayers and Arthur Ernest Ayers, and an only sister, Margaret, the first wife of Mr. Arthur Lungley. Mrs. Bagot was educated at the private schools of Miss Martin and Mrs. Guy and for a time in England. She was married in 1878 at All Saints' Church, Hastings in England to John, second son of Christopher Michael Bagot, at one time of Koonunga, South Australia and grandson of Capt. Charles Hervey Bagot, a pioneer of 1840. Mrs. Bagot travelled widely, having visited China, Japan, America, Europe, and England. She was left a widow in 1910. Mrs. Bagot was deeply interested in the Cottage Homes, the first institution of its kind in Adelaide for the aged and infirm poor and widows, and for more than 20 years was a member of the committee of management. There were two sons of the marriage Charles, who died in infancy, and Mr. Walter Hervey Bagot, of North Adelaide, who survives.
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BAILEY, Alick John died 22 September 1928
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The death occurred at the Burra Hospital on Sunday last of Mr. Alick Bailey, second son of Mr. and Mrs. George Bailey, of Leighton, at the age of 35 years and five months. Mr. Bailey had been suffering from an internal trouble but his death was the result of heart failure. The funeral took place at Kooringa, on Monday afternoon, when the Rev. S. J. W. Coles conducted the service and Messrs C. J. Pearce and Son the funeral arrangements.
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BAILEY, George
The death is announced of Mr. George Bailey, Who was well known in connection with a syndicate which was formed some
years ago to secure the construction of an outer harbour at Largs Bay. Mr. Bailey, who used to reside at the Semaphore, left
Adelaide in 1891 for the purpose of trying to raise capital in Europe with which to carry out the scheme, but he was unsuccessful, and he settled down in England. He died at Dover, Kent, on. May 21, at the age of 57. A widow, two sons, and four daughters survive him.
BAILEY, James died 17 September 1902
The death is announced of Mr. James Bailey who had been a resident of Port Adelaide for nearly 40 years. For several years he was manager of Air. R. Honey's Lion Timber Mills at the Port.
BAILEY, John
The death of Mr. John Bailey, an old pioneer, occurred recently at South Broken Hill. Mr. Bailey, who was 70 years of age, landed at Holdfast Bay on November 9, 1840, from the ship Waterloo. His parents lived in the Willunga district for some years, and in 1831 Mr. Bailey went over-land with his father to the Victorian gold diggings. Later he lived at Kapunda, where he was married. After working on the Wallaroo and Moonta mines he went to Silverton, and then to Broken Hill. He left one son-Mr. Alfred Bailey, of Broken Hill-and a daughter, Mrs. E. Simmons.
BAILS, John died 02 December 1927
Mr. J. Bails, who died at his home, Glebe-street, Alberton, on Friday, was born at Newcastle on November 23, 1836. He came to Australia in the sailing ship Omega when 19 years of age. Miss Rosa Hawker, who died at Clare recently, was born more than 90 years ago, and was the only child of Dr. Thomas D. Hawker. In 1874 Jas. Hawker took charge of the Bungaree school, and remained there until it was closed in 18??. Removing to Clare Miss Hawker and her mother opened a boarding school for girls,
and at the head of this establishment she remained for several years. She was a brilliant pianist and gave music lessons the district.
BAILS, Mary Ann died 06 May 1931
Mrs. Mary Ann Bails, who died at her residence, Glebe-street, Alberton,on Wednesday, was 88 years of age. She had lived in the same house in Alberton for the past 70 years. She was born at North Adelaide, and was a member of a long-lived family. Her
mother was 100 years and one day old when she died, and her father Mr.John Lewis, was nearing the century when he passed away. Her husband Mr. John Bails, was 93 years old when he died in 1927. Mrs. Bails leaves five sons, Messrs. Joseph Bails, Caleb Bails (Alberton), John Bails (Royal Park), Robert Bails (Port Lincoln), and Cyril Bails (Peterborough), and three daughters. Mesdames F. J. Terrell (Cherry Gardens) and D. Bawden (Queenstown), and Miss Olive Bails (Alberton). There are 27 grand
children, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
BAKER, Benjamin
Mr. Benjamin Baker, of Anzac Highway, Glenelg, died at his home yesterday. Mr. Baker had been an employe of the Glenelg Council for the past 20 years. At a meeting of the council last night it was decided to place on record the services of Mr. Baker.
BAKER, Mary Ann died 07 April 1919
Mrs. M. A. Baker, who died on Monday at North Kensington, had resided in South Australia for 80 years. She arrived in the ship Buckinghamshire. She left four sons and five daughters, with 47 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren
BALD, Agnes died 03 March 1931
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Mrs. Agnes Bald, relict of Mr. James Bald, farmer, of Linwood, near Stockport, died at Barker-street, Prospect, where she had been living in retirement with her two daughters, Misses Jane and Marion Bald. Mrs. Bald was born at Parkend, Glasgow,Scotland, on March 25, 1841. She was married at Criagend-Shetteson on July 23, 1859. With her husband she came to South Australia 70 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Bald then settled at Linwood, and engaged in farming. Mrs. Bald was the mother of a family numbering 18 —nine sons and nine daughters. One baby died at the age of six months (a twin), but the other 17 are alive, and attended the burial service of their mother at the Stockport Cemetery. Mrs. Bald was a great help to the Linwood and Stockport Methodist Church and Sunday school, also to the secular and social life of the community. On the death of her husband Mrs. Bald left the farm to her son, Mr. Bruce Bald, and went to Prospect to live. She had been in failing health for some time, and recently fell and broke her thigh. The family who survive are:— Sons —Messrs. Robert Bald (Semaphore), John Bald (Peake), James Bald (Hope Valley), Councillor Alec. Bald (Prospect), Norman Bald (Swan Reach), Herbert Bald (Kangaroo Island), Alan Bald and Bruce Bald (Linwood). Daughters —Mesdames D. Barker (Mount Barker), J. Gibson (Mitcham), J. Priest (Semaphore), G. Green (Freeling), S. Nairn (Linwood). A. Mitchell (Prospect), A. Hanisch (Freeling), and Misses Jane and Marion Bald (Prospect). There are 45 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Bald would have celebrated her ninetieth birthday on March 25 had she lived. Dr. Jock Nairn (Peterborough) is a grandson. Mrs. Bald lived in the Stockport district for over 50 years.
Headstone Stockport Cemetery
BALD, George died 30 September 1944
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Mr. George Bald was buried in Hallett Cemetery on 2nd of October. He died in Adelaide after a long illness. For several years he was Choirmaster of Hallett Methodist Church and many years ago he occupied a similar position in the Redruth Church. Rev. Warren officiated at the graveside, and the bearers were Messrs. W G Miller, Noel Tiver, R J Prior, H Klaebe, A Lucas and F McDonald.
Headstone Hallett Cemetery
BALDOCK, David Bee died 02 May 1931
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Mr. David B. Baldock, who died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. W.A. Jenkin, of Wallaroo Mines, on Saturday, at the age of 86, was for many years a resident of Port Pirie, although most of his boyhood was spent at Gawler. After being apprenticed to the milling trade he went to Kapunda, and five years later took charge of a mill at Redhill. Two years later he settled down in Port Pirie, where he remained until about five years ago. Mr. Baldock took a great interest in church work, having taught constantly in various Church of England Sunday-schools for 59 years. On various occasions, too, he preached for the Baptists and Congregationalists. The cause of temperance also attracted him. He joined the Band of Hope at an early age and was throughout his life a total abstainer. He was broad in his religious views, and, while he was at Redhill, started an undenominational Sunday-school which was held in the mill until the flour, during the milling season, made the quarters inconvenient. He also held a night school three times a week, and, during the winter, a Bible class one night a week. He started Good Templars and Foresters lodges at Redhill. During his fifty years' residence at Port Pirie he was the prime mover in many lodges and temperance societies. He was married in 1868 to Miss Emma Smith, of Gawler, who died in 1889. A son and two daughters survive
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BALDOCK, Frederick Charles died 23 August 1928
The death of Mr. Frederick C. Baldock which occurred at the Burra Hospital on Thursday. 23rd August removes an old and highly esteemed resident of Booborowie. The late Mr. Baldock was born at Noarlunga in 1873 and came to reside between the Mt. Bryan and Booborowie district when quite a lad. Later in life he was mail-driving and afterwards acted as ranger for the Booborowie District Council. For the past two years however he had been butchering and farming at Bute. Owing to a severe attack of pneumonia some months ago he has been in in different health and becoming worse was brought to the Burra Hospital for treatment. The end however came somewhat suddenly. He leaves a widow (nee Miss Eleanor White of Jamestown) but no family. Mrs. E. Leighton of Booborowie is a sister. The funeral took place on Friday at Kooringa. The service was conducted by the Rev. J. S. W. Coles and the funeral arrangements by Messrs C. J. Pearce and Son.
BALLINGALL, George died 23 February 1884
Death of Mr. G. Ballingall— We have to record the death of Mr. George Ballingall, which took place at the Adelaide Hospital on Saturday last. The deceased, who was the son of an English clergyman, was well known formerly as a traveller for Messrs.
Goode Brothers.
BALNAVES, John Wallace died 07 June 1929
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Mr J.W. Balnaves, proprietor of the Pinnaroo Hotel, died recently from pneumonia, after an illness lasting five days. He was a well known and respected citizen of Pinnaroo, and was the youngest son of Mr. D. Balnaves, of Oxford terrace, Unley. He was born at Penola 52 years ago, where he resided for about 46 years. During that time he was connected with the Penola General Stores, under the name of Messrs R. and W. Balnaves, and subsequently became a partner in the firm. While in the district he became a member of the Mount Gambier Masonic Lodge. From Penola Mr Balnaves entered into the hotel business and in this capacity resided at Nuriootpa for about two and a half years. Leaving this district, he went to Lyndoch for two years. In October 1927 he went to Pinnaroo, and took charge of the Pinnaroo Hotel, and remained there until his death. Mr. Balnaves was a member of the R.A.O.B. Lodge, and was vice-president of the Pinnaroo North Football Club. He leaves a widow and three brothers at Penola, and one brother at Glenelg.
Headstone at Penola New Cemetery
BALTEN, Ellen died 10 February 1902
Much regret was felt this morning when it became known that Miss Balten had succumbed to an attack of typhoid fever.
The young lady was very popular on account of her many good qualities and lively disposition. She was a sister of the
Rev. H. J. Balten, of Eudunda.
BANKS, Thomas Edward died 10 December 1939
Thomas Edward Banks, who passed away on December 10, was born at Cudlee Creek in 1869. He lived near Port Vincent for a time, and then came to Teal Flat, on the River Murray to live. In 1895 he married Miss Francis S. A. Brook, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brook, of Dutton. He had been in ill-health for more than two years. He leaves a wife and three children— Ernest (Mannum), Elsie and May (Mrs. Schmaal and eight grandchildren, also one brother, Gilbert, and one sister Elsie.
BARBER, Louis
Amongst the deaths recorded in our obituary notions is that of Mr. Louis Barber, formerly a merchant in Adelaide, who left here
some four months ago, for New Caledonia. Mr. Barber leaves a wife and six children living in North Adelaide.
BARKER, Catherine died 01 July 1904
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The death of Mrs. Barker, wife of Mr J Barker, pastoralist and stock and station agent of "Baldina" St. John's Wood, Prospect, occurred on June 30. The deceased lady was a daughter of the late Mr. James Chambers, who did so much in the early days of South Australia towards developing its resources, and whose financial assistance considerably helped J. McDouall Stuart to cross the continent, and led to the explorer naming a peculiar natural formation in the Northern Territory "Chambers' Pillar"
Mrs. Barker was well known in Adelaide in connection with the working of various philanthropic institutions. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, the service at St. Cuthbert's Church Prospect, and at the grave being conducted by Dean Marryat. In addition to the widower Mr E Barker (son) and Misses N and F Barker (daughters) survive her.
Headstone North Road Anglican Cemetery
BARKER, Priscilla died 31 December 1900
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Church people in Walkerville have lost one of their oldest and most loved fellow workers in the person of Mrs. Barker (relict of the late Alfred Barker), who died on December 31, at Henley Beach, after a fortnight's illness. Mrs. Barker has been for many years one of the staunchest friends of Archdeacon Dove, and helped in the many works of mercy and charity he has initiated and carried on. No one who knew her could fail to love her, and no one who loved her could help being inspired to imitate in some way her beautiful life, and to thank Cod for the revelation of unselfish thoughtfulness given in her.
Headstone North Road Anglican Cemetery
BARLOW, George Horatio died 22 June 1934
Mr. George Horatio Barlow, a business man of Unley. died suddenly at his home. Park street. Unley, on Friday. He was born in Adelaide in 1865 and later lived at Laura and Naracoorte. For about 30 years Mr. Barlow conducted a business of coach builder and
painter. He then transferred his interest to a business of a totally different nature, and founded the firm of Barlow's, house furnisher in Unley road. With the assistance of his two sons (Messrs. George and Tom Barlow), the business has srown, to one of the largest suburban businssses of ite kind in the State. Mr. Barlow was a postmaster of the Holdfast Lewis Masonic Lodge. He
was deacon of the Goodwood Baptist Church, and a member of the Unley Park Baptist Church fcr 25 years. He married Miss Alice Storey, at Norton Summit in 1889. and she survives. The family comprises Messrs. Georee and Tom Barlow, Misses Grace. Juliet and Alice Barlow, all of Unley.
BARNFIELD, John died 16 May 1902
Mr. John Barnfield died suddenly at his residence. Hawker's-road, Medindie, on Friday morning last. The deceased gentleman,
who was a native of Kington, Herefordshire, arrived in South Australia in 1854. He settled in North Adelaide, where he carried on the business of a builder and contractor, from which he retired some years ago, on account of failing health. He leaves a widow, three sons, and two daughters.
BARRATT, Ann nee Gibson died 15 Dec 1909
Mrs. William Barratt, a pioneer of the Inman Valley district, died at Victor Harbor, where she had lived a retired life with her daughter, Miss S. Barratt, on the 15th inst. at the age of 84 years. The deceased was the widow of Mr. W. J. Barratt, of Sheaoak Hills. She came to South Australia in the ship Fairfield with her parents in 1840. She left three sons and four daughters, viz. Mr. William Barratt (Torrens Vale), Mr. James Barratt (Western Australia), and Mr. F. Barratt (Sheaoak Hills); Mesdames Weymouth (Victor Harbor), Butchart (Parkside), and Mrs. Shipway (Northern Areas), and Miss Barratt (Victor Harbor), besides 21 grand-children and four great-grandchildren.
BARRATT, Catherine Mary nee Davies died 2 December 1931
The death occurred at Victor Harbour on Wednesday of Mrs. Catherine Mary Barratt in her 80th year. She was born at Swansea, Wales, and came to Australia in the Lord Raglan in 1856. She had spent most of her life in the Victor Harbour and Torrensvale districts. At the age of 27 she married Mr. George J. Gibson, and several years after his death was married to Mr. W. J. Barratt, of Torrens vale. Three daughters- Mrs. T. C. Good (North Adelaide), Misses S. H Gibson and A. C. Gibson (Victor Harbour) -and one son - Mr. W. H. Barratt (Lock 8, Renmark) survive.
BARRETT, Jane Forman died 19 May 1901
In our obituary columns this morning we record the death of Mrs. William Barrett, which took place at her residence, "Woolnough-road, Exeter, on Sunday afternoon. The deceased lady was born in the Bay of Biscay on January 29, 1821. She arrived in Tasmania with her parents, and at the age of 19 married Mr. William Barrett, farmer. Early in the year 1850 Mr. and Mrs. Barrett left the island colony, and settled in South Australia, taking up land first at Woodville and then at the Reedbeds. After having been fairly successful in their farming operations, they finally retired, and settled down at Exeter. Mr. Barrett died about l8 months ago, and since then Mrs. Barrett's health had gradually failed. She has left a large family-six daughters and three sons-Mr. J. R. Barrett, of the Wolseley Hotel; Mr. T. J. Barrett, of the Terminus Hotel; and Mr. F. W. Barrett, of the Railway Department; also 31 grand-children and eight great-grandchildren.
BARRETT, Sarah Caroline died 27 May 1931
Mrs. George Barrett, a former resident of Frances, died at Bordertown on May 28. A husband, three sons, and a daughter survive.
BARRETT, William
THE LATE MR. W. BARRETT.
In our obituary columns appears a notice of the death of the late Mr. William Barrett, an old and respected colonist, who died on Sunday at Exeter, at the age of 87. Mr. Barrett was a Northampton man, born on April 3, 1812. He went to Tasmania in 1834, and in 1851 left that colony for South Australia to take up farming, but on the discovery of the Victorian diggings he started overland to Ballarat and Bendigo where he worked successfully as a digger. Returning to South Australia, he rejoined farming and in due course retired, settling at Exeter, where he owned some land. He enjoyed good health, hearing, and eyesight, up to the day of his death. Like the majority of old colonials, he had a great store of reminences and his memory being excellent he was fond of recounting his experiences in the other colonies and here. The late Mr. Barrett married in 1840, and his widow is now aged 78. He leaves six daughters, all married and three sons - Mr.T. J. Barrett, of the Terminus Hotel, Adelaide, Mr. John R. Barrett of Wolseley Hotel, and Mr. F. R. Barrett, in the Railway Department; also 36 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
BARRIE, Thomas died 06 May 1931
Advertiser and Register (Adelaide, SA : 1931), Tuesday 9 June 1931, page 8
Mr. Thomas Barrie,who died at Goodwood, was born at Launceston,Tasmania, 73 years ago. With his mother he arrived at Melbourne when ne was a boy. He conducted a general store business at Burnley for some years, and more than 30 years ago came to Adelaide with his family. For many years he carried on the business of fruiterer and confectioner near the Central Market in Grote-street, and with his sons built up a lucrative carrying business. At one time he held the office of Grand Arch of the Druidic order in Victoria. His widow survives. His family comprises:—Mesdames W. Keynes (Glenunga); H. Bartell (Forest Gardens); H. Berry (Clarence Park); Misses Ruth, May, and Evelyn P. Barrie (Goodwood-road). Messrs. Thomas Barrie (Westbourne Park), and A. H.Barrie (Westbourne Park). There are eight grandchildren.
BARTLETT, Eliza Sims died 27 November 1930
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On November 27 Miss Eliza Sims Bartlett died at the age of 78 years at the residence of her nephew, Mr C. L Bartlett, Port Lincoln. She was born at Wimbourne. Dorsetshire, England, and with her parents embarked from the old country in the sailing ship Gomelza
In 1856. Landing in South Australia, the family resided in Adelaide until 1863, when they removed to Port Lincoln, where Miss Bartlett had resided ever since. Miss Bartlett was one of the foundation associates of the Port Lincoln branch of the Girls' Friendly Society, and a few years ago on her retirement from active work was made the first life member of that branch. Her remains were laid to rest in the Happy Valley cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by the Ven. Archdeacon Snow.
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BARWELL, Henry Charles died 13 November 1901
Mr. H. C. Barwell, who represented Messrs D. & J. Fowler, at Moonta and Kadina for many, years, died on Wednesday after a brief illness. He was connected with tile firm for about 10 years, and had lately been travelling about the Peninsula.
BASEDOW, Anna Dorothea died 23 February 1904
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The German residents of South Australia will learn with deep regret of the death of Miss Anna Dorothea Basedow, which was mentioned in The Advertiser on Thursday. The deceased lady was a sister of the late Mr. M.P.F. Basedow, of Kent Town, who was for some time Minister of Education, and represented the North-Eastern district in the Legislative Council for many years. Miss Basedow died on Wednesday at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Wheatley, at Kapunda, at the age of 67 years. She came to South Australia in 1856 with her parents. She spent some years in Tanunda, and then left for Maryborough, Queensland, with her sister, Mrs. Charles H. Barton. On returning to South Australia she resided with her sister. Mrs. Wheatley, who had lately become widowed. It is interesting to note that her brother-in-law, Mr. C. H. Barton, was the first person to experiment with the planting of cotton on the banks of the Little Para River, and he was elected two years ago to the Queensland Legislature, but died a few days before Parliament met. Miss Basedow had made a large circle of friends in Kapunda, and although she had been suffering for about nine months, the news of her death came as a sad shock. The funeral took place at the Kapunda Cemetery, and there gathered around the grave relatives from Adelaide, Tanunda, Nuriootpa, and other places.
Headstone Kapunda General Cemetery
BASTIAN, Richard George
Mr. Richard George Bastian, who died at Victor Harbor recently was born at Moonta 75 years ago and came to live at Victor Harbor in 1939. He is survived by one son, Mr. R. G. Bastian, ot Victor Harbor, and two daughters, Mrs, P. Kitto. of Clinton Centre, Yorke Peninsula, and Mrs. R. R. Walters, of Victor Harbor. Mrs. Maria Kenny, who died recently at the age of 85, had lived in the Hindmarsh Valley district all her life. She is survived by her husband, Mr. J. B. Kenny. There are eight children, Mrs. Sutton (Victor Harbor), Mr. B. Kenny (Morphettville), Miss M. Kenny (Hindmarsh Valley), Mrs. G. John ston (Strathalbyn), Mr. M. Kenny (Victor Harbor), Miss D Kenny (Williamstown). Mrs. E. Harrison (Glenelg) and Mr. R. Kenny (Hindmarsh Valley).
BATCHELOR, Emily Ann died 22 July 1938
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Mrs. W. Batchelor who passed away on the 23rd July last at a private hospital in Adelaide, was well known in Burra. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Jenkin, of Kooringa, and until her marriage resided in Burra. The late Mrs. William Geake was a sisters. She leaves on daughter three sons and one surviving sister, Miss Edith Jenkin of Korringa.
Headstone North Road Anglican Cemetery
BATCHELOR, Henry Edmund died 28 August 1948
Mr. Henry Edmund Batchelor 81, who died at his home at Marlborough road, Westbourne Park, on Saturday, was the councillor for the Westbourne Park ward of the Mitcham Council from 1932 to 1947. He was chairman of the council's finance committee town 1940 to 1945 and was the founder of the Batchelor Reserve and Children's Playground, Westbourne Park, in 1939. For many years he was a member of the Hawthorn Bowling Club. He was a foundation member ot the Cottonville Church of Christ
BATES, Henry Ephraim
Mr. Henry Ephraim Bates, 75, who died at his daughter's home, Dorothy street, Solomontown, was bom at Marion. He went to Port Pirie in 1880, and was employed in fencing, clearing, and shearing in the pastoral and agricultural areas. He later was employed
at the Smelters, but subsequently returned to country work. He retired 10 years ago. He was married in 1888. at Warnertown, to Miss Johanna Fitzgerald, bf Salisbury, who died 13 years ago. Two daughters and two sons are left—Mrs. M. Kenny and Mrs. W. Oxford (Solomontown) and Messrs. M. Bates (Port Pirie) and L. Bates (Whyalla).
BATTYE, Ezra died 26 March 1906
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Mr. Ezra Battye, an old Hindmarsh resident, died at the Home for Incurables on Monday, at the age of 73 years. . Mr. Battye arrived in this State over 50 years ago. He was a fellmonger and woolscourer, and soon after he came here he entered the service of the late Mr. John Taylor at the fellmongery in West Thebarton, on the Torrens, near Taylor's-bridge. Later he married Mr. Taylor's eldest daughter. Subsequently he went to Robe, and for some years carried on business there as a fell monger and woolscourer. At various periods he visited New South Wales in the prosecution of his business, and for four years he was at Wilcannia. For a short time he was in partnership with Mr. Hugh Lester in the woolclassing and fellmongery business on the Torrens, West Thebarton, and later he and his son, Mr. J. G. Battye, were in business at the late Mr. John Taylor's fellmongery. In 1892 he went to England and visited his home in Yorkshire, where he remained six months. His wife predeceased him 27 years. For the last ten years Mr. Battye had lived a retired life. He left four sons-Mr. Joseph Battye and Mr. H. T. Battye, of Hindmarsh; Mr. J. G. Battye, of Portland Estate; and Mr. F. C. T. Battye, of Broken Hill-and two daughters-Mrs. C. R. Hocking, of Brompton, and Mrs. James Stewart, of Coomooroo and six grandchildren.
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BATTLE, William died 11 April 1901
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The late Mr. W. Battle, sen., was born in Adelaide in 1848, and had resided in Hindmarsh for the past 25 years. He was known in military circles in the early days of the movement, having served under Majors Fiveash and Moody in the A Battery of Field Artillery. He took an active part in the formation of the Bootmakers' Union, being a member of the first conference which drew up a wage statement. He was an energetic member of the Salvation Army.
Headstone Hindmarsh Cemetery
BAWDEN, Philadelphia 1829 - 11 April 1903
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On Saturday morning Mrs. Bawden, wife of Mr. L. F. Bawden, an old colonist and a respected resident, passed away at the age of 74 years. The deceased was born in England in 1829 and came out with Mr. Bawden in the ship Duchess of Northumberland. They landed here in 1847. Mr. and Mrs. Bawden were married a few weeks after their arrival at Trinity Church. For some time they lived at Rapid Bay. They came to Yorke's Peninsula about 30 years ago. At Warooka and Yorketown Mr. Bawden engaged in farming, and afterwards he became a violin maker. Mrs. Bawden took great interest in Methodist church work, and for some time was a teacher in the Sunday-school. About 16 months ago she was seized with a paralytic stroke, from which she never recovered, and she died at the residence of Mr. Robert Murdock, near Warooka. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon.
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BAXTER, Sarah Jane died 13 October 1937
Mrs. Jane Baxter, one of the oldest residents of the Victor Harbor district, died at Encounter Bay last week in her 86th year. She was born in Victoria, and had lived in the Victor Harbor district for nearly 60 years. Her husband died 23 years ago. Two sons and
two daughters survive—Messrs. Albert, of Pinnaroo; and George, of Tailem Bend: Mrs. John Sweetman, of Victor Harbor; and Mrs. Ramsay, of Newcastle, N.S.W.
BEACH, Frederick James
Mr. Frederick James Beach, who died at Cremorne, Sydney, recently at the age of 86, was well known in Adelaide in the eighties as the proprietor of Beach's restaurant Hindley street, one of the most popular cafes of its day. He at first entered the office of Messrs. Way (afterwards Sir Samuel) and Brook, solicitors, but preferred a commercial career and went into business with his father in Beach' restaurant. His father opened a business in Sydney in 1892, and Mr. Fred Beach joined him in 1893. In 1918 he retired and lived at Mosman Bay (Sydney). He made several visits to Adelaide. Mr. Beach is survived by his widow, who, before her marriage was Miss Sarah Long, and by one daughter, Mrs. S H Skipper, Walkerville and one son Mr. Alan Beach, Sydney. He was a brother of the Late Lieutenant-Colonel S E Beach, sharebroker of Adelaide and Mr. Bert Beach, Adelaide. Mesdames George, Rose Park, H Leschen, Rose Park and L W Yemm, Fitzroy are sisters.
BEAGLEHOLE, William Henry 06 May 1834 - 02 June 1917
DEATH OF MR. W. H. BEAGLEHOLE.
A FINE OLD COLONIST
A link with the past has been removed by the death, which occurred at an early hour this morning at his residence, Brougham Place, "North Adelaide, of Mr. W. H. Beaglehole. He was born at Helston, Cornwall, on May 6, 1834, so that he was in his 84th year. He came to South Australia when little more than a. "boy, and entered into the building trade. He became a contractor, chiefly in the Kadina, Wallaroo, and Moonta districts, and was the leading builder there In conjunction with Mr. Hazelgrove. In 1874 he came to Adelaide, and bought the Lion Brewery, with which he retained his connection until January last, when he resigned his position as managing director. For six years he represented Yorke Peninsula in the House of Assembly, one of his colleagues being the late Sir R. D. Ross. He took a great interest in farming, and for the past 40 years had owned and worked an extensive property at Virginia. He conceived the notion that artesian water could be obtained on the Adelaide plains, and he put down a number of bores. He met with success, striking springs in many localities, and he was the real pioneer of deep boring for water near Adelaide. The results or his enterprise have been of great value to the State, for artesian water has been discovered in places widely separated.
He was a Freemason, an Oddfellow, and a Forester, and took a deep interest in all friendly society work. He founded a number of lodges on Yorke Peninsula, and was one of the founders of the first Masonic Lodge at Moonta. He was well known and greatly respected from end to end of Yorke Peninsula, and indeed, of the State. He was of a most genial disposition, a charming companion on a journey, and delightful raconteur, and his memory almost to the last was wonderfully good. He was an ideal employer of labour, and kindly to and considerate of his men. Mrs. Beaglehole, who was a sister of Mr. B. Johns, of Firle, died about 13 years ago.
The funeral will take place at the Hindmarsh Cemetery tomorrow afternoon.
BEAGLEHOLE, Mrs. W H
Mrs. W. H. Beaglehole who left Adelaide on April 20 with her husband to spend a holiday in New Zealand was taken ill in
Melbourne immediately after her arrival in that city as the result of a chill caught in a train. Pneumonia supervened and she
died on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Beaglehole, who had been married about 50 years, left no family. She was a daughter of the
late Mr. Edward Johns, of Hindmarsh, and her brothers are Mr. B. Johns; of the Adelaide Stock Exchange, Mr. C Johns, of
Messrs. Colton & Johns, and Mr. T. Johns, of Hindmarsh. Mr. Beaglehole is the manager of the Lion Brewery, and for six years from 1884 to 1890 he sat in the Legislative Assembly for Wallaroo, and then for Yorke Peninsula. Mrs. Beaglehole's body will be brought to Adelaide tomorrow for internment in the Hindmarsh Cemetery.
BEAL, John Stephen died 09 May 1912
Mr. John S. Beal, an old resident of Kooringa, died in Adelaide on Tuesday. Some time ago he worked on the British Mine at Broken Hill as a carpenter, and for a time he was employed at the Old Burra Slag Extraction works. He was comparatively a young man and was married.
BEARD, H Digby
Mr. H. Digby Beard, who died suddenly in Western Australia recently at the age of 40, was born at Semaphore and educated at St. Peter's College. He went to Western Australia some years ago, and for the past 15 years had been in control of the business of Messrs. Fisher, Beard & Company, of Perth and Fremantle. He was a good singer, and had been a member of the choir of St John's Church, Fremantle, for 25 years, acting as choir master for many years. Mr. Beard was one of the founders and the first captain of the Fremantle Tennis Club, and also a member of the Fremantle Sailing Club and Freshwater Bay Yacht Club.
BEASLEY, Eric Victor Percy died 28 April 1951
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Mr. Eric Beasley who died at Meadows recently at the age of 49, was born at Cape Town, South Africa, and came out to SA when 17. For a number of years he was interested in the Northern Suburban Ambulance at Prospect, also in the St. John's Ambulance. He took up dairy-farming at Meadows and was recently employed by the PMG Department. He was secretary of the Meadows Football Club for some years and was also secretary of the LCL and a member of the RAOB Lodge. A widow and one son, Victor, survive.
Headstone Dudley Park Cemetery
BECK, Edward died 27 July 1901
Mr. Edward Beck, an old colonist, died at the Grange on Saturday last. He was 73 years of age, and the youngest son of Mr.
Lancelot Beck, a merchant of Bristol. The latter was one of three persons allowed to coin tokens for currency, with their names
endorsed thereon, during a scarcity of silver coinage in England. Mr. Beck arrived in South Australia in the Mount Stewart
Elphinstone in 1850, and for some time was overlanding cattle for Mr. John Baker. Subsequently he went to the Victorian
goldfields, but he returned in 1853, and for many years resided at the Reedbeds. He took great interest in public affairs, and
was a member of the old Hindmarsh District Council. He was a lieutenant in the Reedbeds cavalry, and was in command of
the guard of honor to the late Duke of Edinburgh when his Royal Highness arrived in this State. Mr. Beck married the only
daughter of Mr. John Beedie, who survives him, and his family numbers seven sons, one of whom is Corporal J. H. Beck,
of the South Australian Bushmen's Contingent, who went to South Africa. There ore also eight daughters, and a number of
grandchildren.
BECK, Jane died 01 May 1904
Mrs. Beck, of East, Adelaide, who, died on Sunday, had been a member of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and a
faithful worker for many years. She was elected the first secretary of the Kent Town Union in 1892. In 1899 she succeeded Mrs. Pengilley as president of the Adelaide and East Torrens District Union, and was re-elected each year till last March when failing health compelled her to decline office. Mrs. Beck had also been president of the Payneham Union for nearly nine years.
BECKWITH, Anne Carew died 03 May 1902
Mrs. James Beckwith, who died on Saturday at Glenelg, arrived in South Australia with her late husband in 1849 by the ship
John Bartlett. She lived in Adelaide until about 16 years ago, when she removed to Glenelg, where she made many friends,
and was highly respected. Her husband was connected with the Telegraph Department at the time of the construction of the
overland telegraph line to Port Darwin. He was in charge of section C. The deceased lady has left two sons, Mr. R. J. Beckwith,
telegraph-master at Burrundie; Mr. E. C. Beckwith, of Prospect; and four daughters, Mrs. B. J. Furnell, of North Adelaide, Mrs. J. W. Sanderson. Mrs. R. J. Whitfield, both of Glenelg; and Mrs. T. G. Blackwell, of Medindie and 20 grandchildren.
BEECK nee WISE, Ethel
Last week the sad death was announced of Mrs. John Beeck of Gnowangerup, West Australia, as the result of a motor accident. The deceased lady was well Known in Burra as she was the third daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Wise, late of Kooringa and Hallett. She was born at Burra but her parents then held a splendid farm at Hallett. Later on Mr. Wise who had made a success of
farming, retired and the family came to Kooringa to reside. Miss Ethel Wise, as she was then known, was very popular and associated herself very closely with the Methodist Sunday School and choir right up until just prior to her marriage when she went to W.A. on a visit to her brother and afterwards married Mr. John Beeck, a farmer. Her death occurred through the car in which she
was driving overturning on a wet road. Mrs. Beeck was killed instantly and her daughter, Phoebe, aged 20 sustained lacerations and
shock. Mrs. Beeck had been attending a Sunday School Convention and the accident occurred near Katanning. The news of her death came as a big shock to her sisters, Mrs.W. B. Gillett. of Manila Farm, near Burra. and Mrs. Tom E. Goodridge of Gum Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Wise after their large family married left Burra and resided at Barker Street, Prospect, until their death. Mrs. Beeck leaves six sisters and four brothers also a grown un family to mourn their great loss. Two brothers, Messrs Will and Bert Wise,
reside in W.A.
BEEVOR, Edward Glass Holt died 05 September 1901
Mr. Edward Beevor died at his residence Hawthorn, on Thursday. Some years ago he was engaged in pastoral pursuits at
"Stoneyholm," Melrose, and afterwards was in business for several years as a timber merchant at Jamestown, but latterly he had resided at Hindmarsh Island and Hawthorn. General Sir Arthur Fitzroy Hart V.C., who is now fighting in the Transvaal, and Brigadier - General Sir Horatio Hart, V.C., were his first cousins. He leaves a widow, two sons, and two daughters, the eldest daughter being Mrs. Frank Dodd, of Hawthorn.
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Mrs. Belcher, who died at the Gumeracha Hospital last week, was highly esteemed throughout the district. She had a long and honorable career as a teacher in the Education Department, and almost the whole of her life was devoted to the task of training the minds and developing the characters of the young people of South Australia. She entered the services of the department just over 50 years ago, and continued in the vocation she loved until a few weeks before her death. After serving as pupil teacher and passing through the Training College she was sent to establish a school at Mount Gambier. She was also associated with Sir Frederick Holder on the staff of the Burra school, and was later appointed headmistress of the Flinders-street school, and held that position for thirteen years. Her next appointment was as head teacher of the Millbrook school, where she served for 17 years. Kersbrook school was her last charge, and for the past twelve years she had continued to prove her efficiency as a teacher and her worth as a citizen. She was a lady of high intellectual attainments, coupled with a sympathetic nature, which was the main contributing factor to her success as a teacher. During the war she was a prominent worker in the Red Cross movement, and all patriotic work received her whole-hearted support. To the committees of the local institute, the show, and the Literary Society she rendered ungrudging assistance. She was at one time a member of the Highbury-street, Prospect Methodist Church, and was present at the reunion services held there recently. Her Biblical knowledge was considerable, and she served as a local preacher with acceptance.
BELL, Amy Lilian died 26 December 1925
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It is with great regret we announce the death of Miss Amy L. Bell which occurred at the Burra Hospital on December 26th. The deceased young lady was the second daughter of Mr and Mrs R. E. Bell of Hallett, and twenty one years of age. She was an employee of Messrs Sara & Co., Aberdeen, and on Xmas eve after business hours, left for her home at Hallett in apparently good health and spirits and continued so until the 26th when she complained of feeling ill. During the day she became rapidly worse and Dr Steele who war sent for advised her removal to the Burra Hospital although holding out little hope of recovery. Unfortunately car trouble delayed the journey for about half an hour and she died shortly after admission, the cause of death being appendicitis. The greatest sympathy is felt for the parents in their great sorrow as she was an exceedingly popular young lady and in business greatly liked. Her employers and fellow employees also held her in the highest esteem.
The funeral took place on Sunday at Kooringa and was largely attended. Rev C. L. Sanders (Hallett), conducted the service and Messrs C. J. Pearce and Son the funeral arrangements
Headstone Burra Cemetery
BELL, David died 12 September 1937
Mr. David Bell, of St. Peters, who died in a private hospital at Kent Town during the week-end in his 83rd year, was a master plumber. He was born in Edinburgh and arrived in South Australia by the ship Clare in 1865. Mr. Bell took a keen interest in the
executive side of his trade, and was a life member of the Associated Master Plumbers of South Australia. He was a trustee of the Duke of Leinster Druids' Lodge and was associated with the South Australian Voluntary Old Comrades' Association. He is survived
by four daughters and three sons.
BELL, John died 01 March 1859
Advertiser 3rd March, 1859
AWFULLY SUDDEN DEATH.-An inquest was held on Wednesday morning at the Kangaroo Inn, South-road, on the body of John Bell, a middle-aged man. The Jury having been sworn proceeded to view the body, which presented a frightful spectacle ; the entire of the right side of the head and face being completely smashed in, and the vertebrae of the neck broken, so that death must have been instantaneous. It appeared from the evidence that the deceased was riding on a loaded bullock-dray, which was driven by his brothers-in law, George and Samuel Broughton, down the South-road. About 8 o'clock, when they were about half a mile on the Adelaide side of the Kangaroo Inn, Samuel Broughton thought he heard something: fall from the dray, and George Broughton immediately fancied that it was the deceased who fell. He immediately stopped the bullocks, and walked back on the track of tho dray, and within a few yards of it found the deceased lying upon the road quite dead, the wheel having passed right over his head. The deceased was said to have been slightly the worse for drinking, but quite capable of taking care of himself. Nevertheless, the brothers-in-law were so far apprehensive of an accident that they sustained a conversation with their unfortunate relative in order to prevent his falling asleep. The last observation addressed to him was made only some 10 minutes previous to the accident '; and his reply to this, he said. " All right, old fellow there's no fear of my going to sleep." His companions,, nevertheless are of opinion that he subsequently fell asleep, and that the accident was the result of his having done so. The deceased was in the habit of riding on the dray, in consideration, of his being the eldest of the party, and on yesterday he had climbed up on the loading without any assistance; The brothers were very respectable men in appearance, and seem to have taken every possible care of their ill-fated relative. They were naturally much cut up at this sudden and terrible calamity, upon discovering which they lost not an instant in procuring assistance and summoning a medical man, who arrived on the spot in a very few minutes. His presence was of course unavailing, in as much as the death of the deceased must have been absolutely instantaneous.
BELLING, Carl August Ludwig died 22 January 1904
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Mr. C. A. L. Belling, after an illness of some weeks, died at his residence, Bismarck, near Balaklava, on Friday last at the age of 84 years. He arrived in South Australia in the year 1851, and settled at Gawler River until 1868, when he went to Balaklava, and remained to the time of his death. He left a widow, six sons, three daughters, and 33 grandchildren.
Headstone Balaklava Cemetery
BENBOW, John died 08 April 1901
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We regret to have to announce the death of the Rev. John Benbow, B A., which occurred somewhat unexpectedly on Monday morning. (Mr. Benbow underwent an operation a few days ago, and it was considered successful. All went well for a time, but a change for the worse came on Sunday, and the reverend gentleman expired on Monday morning. He was quite a young man, a native of South Australia, and a graduate of the Adelaide University. He was ordained deacon and priest in 1899, and has lately filled with great success the position of headmaster of the Pulteney street school, which under his direction has flourished wonderfully well. He was also engaged in mission work m the diocese of Adelaide. Mr. Benbow was before his ordination a master at Prince Alfred College. In him a most promising career has been cut off at an early age.
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BENDALL, Ethelbert died 13 December 1937
Mr. Ethelbert Bendall, a former alderman of the Adelaide City Council collapsed and died in a King William street hotel about 5.20 p.m. yesterday. He walked in the door, staggered and fell. He was apparently dead when civil ambulance officers removed him to
the Adelaide Hospital. He was 63. In June he resigned his position as alderman in the Adelaide City Council to contest the election for the Lord Mayoralty. He had served in the council for fuur and a half years. Mr. Bendall was a member of the Unley City Council for 11 years, being mayor for two years. He was born at Prospect and educated at Prince Alfred College. He was a chartered account-
ant. Mr. Bendall was associated with many sporting bodies, and was prominent in Masonic circles. He played cricket, lacrosse, football in his younger days, and tennis and bowls in more recent years.
BENNETT, Arthur died 21 July 1938
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OBITUARY
Mr. A. Bennett, 66. who died recently at Pinnaroo, was born at Alberton, and with his parents resided at Kadina and surrounding districts for many years. While there he followed the stone mason's trade, but gave that up later to take up farming. He first went to Pinnaroo in 1910 and took up share farming with the late Mr. L. O'Loughlin for two years. New land was being opened at Murrayville, and Mr. Bennett selected a block and successfully farmed in that area for nine years. Eventually he sold out. and with his family, took up land at Wasleys. He farmed in that district for two years and in 1923 returned to Pinnaroo, where he resided until the time of his death Mr. Bennett was a keen farmer and won trophies in crop competitions. He was also an enthusiastic sportsman and followed football, cricket, and coursing. He was president of the Pinnaroo South Football club, and at the time of his death was it's Patron. He was an official of the Pinnaroo Coursing Club for several years and coursed dogs success fully, winning several prizes. He was also a member of the Pinnaroo Agricultural Bureau. Mr. Bennett left a widow and ten children. They are —Mrs. H. J. Spratt (Lameroo), Miss Letta Bennett (Pinnaroo), Mrs. M. S. Davis (Parilla Well). Mrs. J. E. Woods (Barmera), Mrs. R. K. Martin (Millswood), Mrs. C. Gaghan (Pinnaroo). Messrs Len. W, A. R. F., and J., all of Pinnaroo.
Headstone Pinnaroo Cemetery
BENSCH, Ernest William Charles died 28 June 1953
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Mr. Ernest William Bensch, who died at Kapunda at the age of 74, was born at St. John's, near Kapunda. He spent his early life on his parents farm and later moved to Kapunda, where he was engaged as a carter and contractor for the Kapunda Corporation and District Council until his health failed a few years ago. He is survived by a widow (nee Miss Edith Woolcock and a family of two— Miss Ida Bensch and Mr. Bert Bensch, both of Kapunda.
Headstone Kapunda General Cemetery
BERRYMAN, Henrietta Ada died 09 August 1928
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Widespread regret was expressed throughout the Stockport district, when it became known that Mrs. Berryman wife of Mr. William J. Berryman, Regent street, Millswood, had died at her late residence. Mrs. Berryman was a highly respected resident of the town for over fourteen years, and during her long residence there endeared herself to all by her genial good fellowship. As a member of the local Methodist Church, she gave great service to that body, and also to the United Christian Endeavour Society, and was very literal in helping and financing anything for the advancement of that town's welfare. Mrs. Berryman was born at Willunga on February 7, 1871, and was the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hopkins, of Alberton. She was married to Mr. W. J. Berryman on February 1, 1892. Mr. and Mrs. Berryman lived at Stockport for over fourteen years, Reynella two years, and Carey's Gully for eight years. Later, retiring from active business life, she went to Millswood, where she resided until her death, after a long and painful illness. Besides the widower. Mrs. Berryman leaves one son, Mr. Arch Berryman (Goodwood Park), and one daughter, Miss Eva Berry man (Millswood), and two grandchildren.
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BERRYMAN, Jane died 18 April 1918
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Mrs. J. Berryman, an old resident died at Burra on Thursday, at the age of 93. She was born at St. Breauge, Cornwall, and was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pellew. She married Mr. Richard Berryman, and they, with her six brothers, came to South Australia in 1849. Mrs. Berryman and her husband went to Burra and after a short time took up land at Spring Bank, where they resided until the death of Mr. Berryman in 1895, when Mrs. Berryman went to Kooringa to live. The farm was carried on by her son, Mr. John Berryman, until a month or two ago, when it was sold to the government for
settling returned soldiers. Mrs. Berryman retained her faculties until the end. About three months ago she fell and broke her leg. She recovered and was able to walk. Of 10 children eight survive-Mr. T. Berryman, of Yongala; Mr. John Berryman, Kooringa: Mr. William Berryman, New South Wales; Mrs. James Russell, Hallett; Mrs. D. T. Robinson, Mannnanane; Mrs. J. T. Walker, Adelaide; Mrs. M.M. Birt. Adelaide, and Miss E. Berryman, of Kooringa. There are 15 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren.
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BESSEN, Friederike Louise
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Mrs. Friederike Louise Bessen, of Port Germein, who died recently at the age of 90 years was born at Freeling. At 19 she went with her father to Baroota and for several years was the only white female in the district. Returning to Freeling she married Mr. August Bessen in 1879. They moved to Port Germein 60 years ago, Mr. Bessen taking up bootmaking and farming, and celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1929 a short while before Mr. Bessen died. Mrs. Bessen leaves one daughter, Mrs. A. Hopping (Port Lincoln), and two sons, Messrs. Rudolph (Port Germein) and Arthur Bessen (Koolunga).
Headstone Port Germein Cemetery
BETHUNE, Ann died 30 August 1904
Mrs. Ann Bethune, a very old resident of Chain of Ponds, died on Tuesday, aged 71 years. She kept a general store and
post-office in the town for a long time. She left two sons, seven daughters, all of whom are married, and a number of grand-
children.
BICE, Samuel Sandoe died 30 January 1903
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Captain Samuel Sandoe Bice died at the residence, of his son, Mr. S. S. Bice, in Port Augusta, on Friday. Captain Bice was born at Beeralstone, Devon, England on October 22, 1821. He landed in South Australia in 1864. In the same year he was appointed an officer at Moonta Mines, remaining m the employ of the company until 1890, when he retired from active work, and had since resided in Port Augusta. During his 26 years residence at Moonta he was highly respected by his employers, and. the residents generally. He left two sons (Mr. S. S. Bice, of the firm of Messrs. Lecky, Messenger, and Bice, and the Hon. J. G. Bice), and one daughter, the wife of Mr. C. Bennett, of Broken Hill.
Headstone Port Augusta Carlton Parade Cemetery
BICKHOFF, Joseph Stanley died 19 June 1918
BILLING, Alice Maud died 23 March 1933
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Mrs. A. Billing of Cockburn, passed away at the Burra Hospital on Thursday morning last after an illness of some weeks at that institution. The deceased lady was 62 years of age and in her early young womanhood she resided with her mother at Kooringa. A son resides at Booborowie. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon at Kooringa, when the Rev. N. Usher (Methodist) conducted the service. A widower and grown up family are left to mourn their loss.
Headstone Burra Cemetery
BILLS nee MORRIS, Elizabeth died 03 April 1930
Through the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Bills, of Orroroo at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. W. Marshall, the town has lost one of its most respected residents. Born at Long Itchington Warwickshire. England, on November 27 1859, she was the elder
daughter or Mr. John Morris, one of the earliest settlers in the Laura district. She came out from England in her early years, and in 1853 married Mr. Josiah Bills and settled in Orroroo, in which town practically all her subsequent life was spent. She took
a keen interest in church matters, and for many years was one of the most active workers in the Orroroo Baptist Church. She leaves a family of eight children—Mesdames W. R. Barratt and F. W. Marshall (Orroroo), and Messrs. Albert H. Bills (Broken Hill),
James Bilis (King's College) Frank Bills (Orroroo). and Lewis, Walter, and Edgar Bills (Peterborough)
BINKS, Mrs.
Mrs. Binks, widow of the Rev. W. L. Binks, who was once a prominent Methodist minister in Adelaide, died at Brighton (Melbourne) on Saturday, aged 77 years. The Rev. W. L. Binks came to Archer-street North Adelaide, from Ballarat, in 1868 and subsequently had charge of the Pirie street and Kent Town circuits, while from 1869 to 1871 he was president of Prince Alfred College. In 1869 Mr. Binks was president of the Australasian Wesleyan Methodist Conference, and in, 1874 was president of the South Australian Conference. He returned to Victoria two years later, and died on May 30, 1890, at the age of 71 years, in the 49th year of his ministry. Mr. Binks was a Yorkshireman, and his parents were Roman Catholics. After being received into the Wesleyan Church he went (in 1843) as a missionary to the West Indies, and eleven years later he returned to England. He took charge of the principal circuit in Melbourne Wesley Church in 1855.
BINNING, Charles Frederick died 17 June 1929
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Mr. Charles Frederick Binning, who died recently at his residence, Truro was born at Dutton 68 years ago, and lived in the Truro district all his life. For many years he carried on a black smith's business. Mr. Binning was a member of the Truro public school committee, and at the time of his death was also a member of the vigilance committee and the park committee. He was much respected, and was always ready to help in any movement for the welfare of the district. He was also a member of the Angas ton Rechabite lodge. For about 21 years Mr. Binning had been a member of the Truro Congregational Church, and in the latter years became a deacon. Two of Mr. Burning's sons served in the great war, and the elder was killed at the landing on Gallipoli. He leaves a widow, one daughter, Mrs. Mudge, of Wayvillle and two sons (Mr. C. M. Binning and Mr. J. B: Binning). There are six grandchildren.
Headstone Truro Cemetery
BISHOP, Catherine died 07 July 1928
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Mrs. Catherine Bishop, who died at Ruthven avenue, Adelaide, recently, at the age of 64 years, was an old resident of Wallaroo. She was the third daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey Jones who were pioneers of Wallaroo. She was married to Mr, James Bishop at Wallaroo Welsh Church, by the late Rev. John Lloyd, in 1883. For some years the family lived at Broken Hill, but returned to Wallaroo, and, after the closing of the smelters, removed to Whyalla, and finally to Adelaide. Mrs. Bishop in her younger days was a member of the Wallaroo Welsh Choir. Besides the widower, the surviving members of the family are Mrs. C. Hare (late of Whyalla), Messrs. Frank, Harold, and Jack Bishop, and Miss Dot Bishop, of Adelaide.
Headstone Wallaroo Cemetery
BISHOP, James died 14 October 1905
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Mr. J. Bishop died suddenly at his residence, Norton's Summit, on Saturday morning. The deceased gentleman was 84 years of age, and enjoyed good health up to Friday, death was due to heart failure, the result of old age. Mr. Bishop was a resident of this State for 66 years, 54 of which were spent at Norton's Summit. The deceased left a widow, four sons (Mr. J. J,
Bishop, of Norton's Summit, Mr. F. Bishop, of Port Pirie, and Messrs. S. C. C and A Bishop, of Basket Range), and two daughters are (Mrs. W. Watkins and Mrs. J. Moulds, of Norton's Summit). There are also 31 grandchildren and four great-grand-children.
Headstone Norton Summit Cemetery
BLACK, Charlotte 08 April 1808 - 16 May 1902
AN OLD COLONIST DEAD.
Port Lincoln, May 17.
On Friday the oldest inhabitant of the district. Mrs. John Black, died at the age of 94 years. Mrs. Black's father escaped to Ireland during the French Revolution. Her maiden name was Charlotte Jacques. She was born April 8,1808 in Dublin. She arrived in South Australia in 1858, in the ship Frenchman, and carne straight to Port Lincoln in the steamship Marian, under Captain Ward. She leaves a family of nine sons, one daughter, 35 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. When she first arrived in Port Lincoln it was little better than a bush settlement. During her early days she was noted as an assiduous worker in the Wesleyan Church. About 14 years ago she had a stroke of paralysis, and another on Friday, which carried her off. She died at her old home, Kitton Point.
BLACK, Mrs. C
Advertiser Wednesday 1st January 1902
Mrs. C. Black, who has resided for the last 52 years in a cottage off Carrington street, is one of tho oldest surviving colonists. She is a native of the Midland district of England, and although she has attained the age of 82 years, is, wonderfully robust, and her faculties are clear and keen. Mrs. Black left the old land on March 1, 1839, by tho ship Asiaf and arrived at Glenelg in July of the same year. Amongst her fellow passengers were the late Dr. Mayo and Mr. J. Frost. She remembers Adelaide as it was when she first saw the site on which the city now stands, and speaks with some enthusiasm of the changes which have been wrought in the intervening years. “It was always a pretty spot," she said, when chatting to a representative of "The Advertiser." "Even at that early date it was more like a park than anything else." Speaking of the growth of the city, she went on to say that Hindley street was the only clearly-defined street of the earliest period of her acquaintance with Adelaide. "You could stand alone and look down the street, and it will normally appear to be one long line of bullock drays. There was no Rundle street then."
Although bullock drays were numerous, it appeals that they were used chiefly for the removal of produce and household goods, and even this mode of travelling was considered something of a luxury for passengers. "We used generally to walk where we wanted to go, she added. "1 have walked to Port Adelaide, and was present when the old "Port was opened. There was a rough road all the way, but a great part of the district was nothing more than swamps." , Speaking of the distances covered on foot in the early days led Mrs. Black to make some observations on modern methods of: transit. She never takes the car into King William-street or Rundle street even now, as she regards it as a waste of money to pay to ride a distance which can easily be accomplished on foot. Life in the early days she says was very pleasant, although it was generally associated with plenty of hard work. "There were no machines to do all the things which were required. Then ploughing meant work, and reaping was done with the scythe." Her first acquaintance with the environments of the city, she says, was when the wheat fields spread from Goodwood to the Company's Mills, where the Hackney-bridge now stands.
There was fraternity and good fellow ship amongst the people in the early days which Mrs. Black considers went far to make colonial life desirable. The people were bound together by a cord of friend ship which led to mutual aid, and gave a sense of security. There were many excitements, especially when rumours of bushranging became current from time to time; but the people had not much real fear. Mrs. Black has not travelled much.
Her greatest journey since reaching South Australia has been a visit to Kapunda.
BLACK, Caroline died 08 August 1905
Mrs. Caroline Black, of Surflen-street, city, who died on Tuesday at the age of 85, was the second wife of the late Mr. W. E. Black. She arrived in South Australia by the ship Asia, Captain Freeman, in 1839, and was a member of the Flinders street Baptist Church for 40 years. She left three sons and three daughters-Messrs. E. and. J. Black, of the Postal Department; Mr E. W. Bïkek; of Renmark; Mrs. J. W. Caire, wife of the Mayor of Port Adelaide; Mrs. Thomas, of Adelaide; and Mrs. Henderson, of Teatree Gully. Mrs. Blank had 53 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
BLACK, Duncan
Mr. Duncan Black, who died recently, was born at Wirrabara in 1869 and was a son of the late Mr. Duncan Black, of Wirreanda. In
1898 he married Miss Lily Webb, of Willow Plains, and in 1901 went to Pingelly WA, where he lived until his death. A widow, two daughters and five sons survive.
BLACK, Ellen Barham died 06 July 1902
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Mrs. G. C. Black died at her residence, "Bell-Yett," near Burnside, on Sunday morning at the age of 79 after a short illness. She came to South Australia in 1877 for the benefit of her health, which was unable to stand the severe English winters. Soon after arrival she built a home at the foot of the hills, and had lived there ever since. Her father was the late Dr. Thos. Foster Barham, of Castle Dyke, Devon, and her husband was Mr. George Couper Black, Procurator-Fiscal, of East Wigtownshire, who died in 1863. She leaves two sons and one daughter-Mr. J. M. Black, journalist; Mr. A. Barham Black, architect, both of Adelaide; and Mrs. D'Oyly Carte, of London, and eight grand-children. The funeral will take place today at the Magill Cemetery.
Headstone Magill Methodist Cemetery
BLACK, William Edwin died 24 February 1884
The Late Mr. W. E. Black.— We are informed that this old colonist, whose recent death was announced two or three days ago
in our obituary notices, was the father of the first male child born of European parents in the colony. This occurred February 22, 1837
BLACK, William Josiah 22 February 1837 - 21 November 1846
Mr. William Josiah Black, who was born here on February 22, 1837 and who was thrown from a horse and killed at Currency
Creek in 1846. He was the son of Mr. William Edwin Black, whose name figure prominently in Loyau's Notable South Australians, and who was the father of Mrs. J. W. Caire.
BLACKER, Elizabeth died 31 May 1905
Much regret was felt in this district when the news of Mrs. Blackers death was announced on Wednesday morning. The funeral this afternoon was the largest that had been seen here for a long time. There were about 50 vehicles, in addition to a number of horsemen, and when the cortege passed the Willunga school the head teacher, Mr. Hart, had the children standing on each side of the road, the boys on one side and the girls on the other, as a mark of respect for Mr. W, J. Blacker, M.P., who is, a member of the board of advice. The burial took place at the Church of England Cemetery, the Rev. T. Wood officiating.
BLACKET, Ebenezer Edward died 05 August 1905
Mr. E. E. Blacket, of Goodwood Park, whose funeral took place on Tuesday was a colonist of 56 years, and was 84 years of
age at the time of his decease. He was one of the oldest residents of Goodwood Park, having settled on a small holding in that locality when much of the country was in its virgin state. He lived to see great changes and transformations. Mr. Blacket
was one of the class who constitute the backbone of the State, a worker of strict integrity and independent Epirit, who secured the esteem of those among whom he resided. He was one of the early members of the Albert Lodge of Druids. Though not taking a public part in politics, he was a keen politician of the Conservative school. He was closely related to Joseph Blacket, a poet, of whose genius Southey had a very high opinion, and who is mentioned by Lord Byron in his English Bards and Scotch Reviewers, and a sketch of whose life and work appears in "The Dictionary of National Biography." Unfortunately Joseph Blacket died at the age of 23, before his literary powers had time and opportunity to mature. The late Mr. E. E. Blacket was the father of the Rev. John Blacket, of Auburn.
BLACKMORE, Eleanora Elizabeth died 07 October 1901
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Mrs.E. G. Blackmore, wife of the clerk of the Federal Parliaments, died at her home, Prospect, on Monday morning. Mrs. Blackmore had been suffering for the last few months from a cancerous disease, and she passed away peacefully. The deceased lady was the eldest daughter of the Venerable Archdeacon Farr, and was associated with many philanthropic movements, particularly those connected with the Church of England. She leaves a family of eight. One of her sons is now with the British troops in South Africa.
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BLATCHFORD, James died 10 September 1901
Mr. James Blatchford died at his son's residence, Wakefield Street, Adelaide, on Tuesday morning. He was taken ill nine
weeks ago and little hope was entertained of his being able to get about again. On account of his long connection with the Bible Christian Church, and the fact that it was through his efforts that the first church of this denomination was established in South Australia, his name was well-known among Methodists. Mr. Blatchford was in his 93rd year. He has left a widow, who is 88 years of age, two sons by his first wife and one by his second.
BLEECHMORE, Charles Augustus died 23 April 1904
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Mr. C. A. Bleechmore died at the residence of his son-in-law (Mr. J. H. Gurr), Oliveviile, Glenelg, on Saturday evening. The deceased, who had reached the age of 77 years, arrived in South Australia in 1849. Shortly afterwards he began business as a storekeeper at Auburn, and later on he had an establishment on the Parade, Norwood. Mr. Bleechmore was a prominent member of the Primitive Methodist Connexion, and was the last surviving trustee of that body. He took a great interest in local matters, and did a great deal of good in au unostentatious manner. Mr. Bleechmore left one son, Mr. F. Bleechmore, and three daughters, Mesdames J. Hall and R. J. Page, of Norwood, and Mrs. J. H. Gurr.
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BLIGHT, Francis died 30 December 1931
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Mr. Francis Blight, who died at Fullarton at the age of 67, was born at Mount Barker Springs, and was the fourth son of the late Mr. James Blight. In 1882 he married Jessie, second daughter of the late Mr. C. Ough, of Quorn. He took up farming at Willowie and remained there for 20 years. From Willowie he went to Hill River. After seven years, he engaged in mixed farming at Alma for six years, until he retired in 1926, and went to live at Fullarton Estate. A widow, two sons, and. seven daughters survive. They are Messrs Charles and Sydney Blight of Wynarka; Mrs. W.E. MILLS of Wanbi; Mrs. C.S. CICHON of Hill River; Mrs. F.A. GRAY of Yacka; Mrs. C.R. SLATER of Beckom, New South Wales; and Misses Linda, Hilda and Rita Blight of Fullarton Estate. There are 21 grandchildren.
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BLIGHT, James died 22 August 1901
BLIGHT, Maria nee CHAPMAN died 27 Nov 1903
Mr James BLIGHT sen., who died at Mount Barker on Thursday morning in his 93rd year, was one of the earliest settlers in that district. The deceased who was born at East Pool, Cornwall came to South Australia with his wife and family in the ship RAJAH in 1847. The family settled at Montacute but two years later the family removed to Mount Barker Springs, where the late Mr. James BLIGHT continued to reside until a few months ago, when he removed to Mount Barker. The deceased Gentleman was thrice married, and has left a widow to whom he was wedded 44 years ago, one daughter (Mrs J. CHAPMAN of Bridgewater), and six sons (Messers James BLIGHT, Mount Barker Springs; Richard and Frank BLIGHT Mount Barker; Joseph BLIGHT Quorn; Thomas BLIGHT East Moonta; and Stephen BLIGHT Ballarat). There are 61 grandchildren and about 100 great-grandchildren.
THE REGISTER, Saturday 5 December 1903, p.7
The late Mrs. James Blight, sen., who died at Mount Barker, was born in England 72 years ago, and came to South Australia in the early fifties. She was thrice married; her husbands were Messrs., J. Ricks, R. Burgess (who was accidentally killed at Blakiston), and the late James Blight, sen. (who was also married three times). The late Mrs. Blight lived at Crystal Brook for some years after her arrival from England.
BLIGHT, James died 4 Jun 1911
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Reference was made to the death of Mr James Blight, of Mount Barker Springs, in "The Advertiser" on Friday. The “Courier” gives additional interesting particulars regarding the career of the deceased gentleman:- Mr Blight was born in Cornwall on August 13. 1831, and had been a colonist of 63 years, having arrived In Australia in the Raja in 1848. He first lived at Montacute, but afterwards worked in the Burra copper mines. Later he selected land at Palmer, Willochra, and Willowie. On two occasions he visited the Victorian gold diggings, but ultimately settled at Mount Barker Springs, where he acquired a holding and carried on successfully as a grazier. In 1853 he married Miss Selina Dewberry, who was a relative of Sir John Franklin. His family consisted of 12, of whom seven sons - William James, of Western Australia; Thomas Henry and Charles, of Horsham, Victoria; Francis and John, of Willowie; Stephen George, of Western Australia; Frederick James, of Mount Barker Springs - and two daughters - Mrs. A. G. Groth, of Horsham; and Mrs. T. Duffield, of Willowie - survive. There were besides 53 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr. Blight was prominent in Mount Barker District Council affairs, and was a member from 1875 till the end of 1883.
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BLIGHT, John died 12 March 1941
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Mr. John Blight, who died recently, was born at Mount Barker, on June 26, 1867, and was the fifth son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Blight. In his early years he took up pastoral land with his brothers at Hawker and Willochra, later on purchasing land at Willowie. In 1892 he married Mary E., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. Brown, of Coomooroo In 1913 he took up land at Hill River, Clare, and in 1923 retired to live in Clare. He was a strong supporter of all sport, and a keen member of the Clare Bowling Club. He has left a widow and three sons—Messrs. Allan, Bertram and Walter Blight (Clare), and two daughters - Mrs. H. Hart. Clare, and Mrs. F. Davis. Mount Bryan. There are 18 grandchildren. Mr. Fred Blight, of Wistow, is a brother.
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BLIGHT, Richard died 20 March 1928
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The death of Richard Blight at Glenelg on 20th March, 68 years removed one who was well known in Hallett and Burra Districts. He was born at Gumeracha and removed to 'Cartapoo', Hallett, at an early age with his parents and rest of the family. They secured land and de voted their attention in agriculture and sheep but prices of products were very low in those days. When the sons were of mature years they took over the property from the parents and later secured a block at Yongala and a pastoral lease north east of Hallett, named Bendigo Paddock. Three brothers, Richard, William and Frank were in partnership trading as Blight Bros. The blocks held they worked profitably but later sold them and concentrated their energies in about 5,000 acres they secured at the subdivision of Mt. Bryan station by Bowman Bros. Wm. Blight died nine years ago and after that the two remaining brothers (all being bachelors) retired to Burra and later to Glenelg but continued the sheep breeding at Hallett under the management of Albert Blight. They kept a robust type of pure Merino sheep (of Booborowie and North Booborowie strain) and their sheep and wool commanded top prices at the markets. The deceased was of a retiring disposition and did not take any prominent interest in public matters but was of a kind disposition towards his relations and friends and helped them when such was required. He was of strict integrity both in private and business life. The late Mr Blight showed his fondness for little children in many ways and was always willing to subscribe towards their enjoyment. One of his acts deeply appreciated by the scholars of the Kooringa Methodist Sunday School was on the occasion of .their anniversary tea to provide the menu so that the children could have it free of cost. An older brother, Ernest survives of Pt. Pirie and also Ernest Blight, Peterborough; Fred Blight of Terowie, and Frank the younger partner is at Glenelg. Mrs. Rd. Maxwell of Clarence Park is & sister, and another sister, Mrs: Mc L. Inglis, resident, at Henley, died a few months ago. The interment took place, at Hallett and besides many others was attended by a large number of gentlemen from Burra.
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BLIGHT, Stephen George died about February 26 1897
Unheard of for 15 Years.
An application for the grant of letters of administration in the estate of Stephen George Blight, of Willochra, sheep farmer was made by Mr. L. H. Haslam, on behalf of Annie Blight, the widow, who asked permission to swear that Blight died on or after February 26, 1897. Affidavits were read, showing that the testator left his home in the month named, with the ultimate intention of going to Broken Hill. He slept at his brother-in-law’s at Willowie, but was never seen or heard of after February 26, 1897, although advertisements had been inserted in many newspapers, and police and other enquiries had been thoroughly made. The Chief Justice, giving judgment, said it appeared that towards the end of 1896 Blight was married at Willochra, where he had been managing a farm for his father, but encountered bad seasons. His father was going to abandon the property, but leave the son a section at Willowie. Blight left his wife at Willochra, and went to see the land at Willowie in February 1897. He did not feel justified in taking his wife, to whom he had been married only a few months. He slept at the house of his brother-in-law (Mr. Duffield), at Willowie, and told him he was going to Broken Hill. On the same day he wrote an affectionate letter to his wife. He was never seen or heard of afterwards. Leave would be given to the widow to swear that her husband died on or after February 26, 1897, and an order would be made for her to administer the estate.
BLIGHT, William
On Good Friday Mr. William Blight sen., of Hindmarsh, celebrated his 80th birthday. Mr. Blight is in good health although he suffers from weakness of the eyes. He was born at Glenick Gate, in the parish of St. German, Cornwall. He served in the Royal Marines for fifteen years and nine months. He enlisted on April 1, 1842, at the age of eighteen years and went on board the Vanguard of 84 guns which was attached to the Channel squadron, under Admiral Seymour. In 1846 he was drafted to the Constance frigate of 50 guns, under Captain Sir Baldwin Walker. He was on the South American station and was paid off whilst under Captain Courteney. From 1849 to 1855 he was coachman and groom to Colonel Bury and while in the colonel's service he volunteered to join the medical staff in the Crimea, and went there in the Simla in D troop of artillery, commanded by Colonel Philpot. He landed at Scutari, entered the hospital, and assisted Miss Florence Nightingale. Subsequently he was draftee to the Great Tasmania transport, which lay for some time in Balaklava Harbor to receive the sick and wounded from Inkerman and the Redan. When in the Black Sea in the Great Tasmania he met with an accident, and was discharged on a pension for life. After his recovery he joined the Devon county constabulary in England, and remained in it seven years. He resigned, and volunteered for the convict service in Western Australia, where he arrived in the Vimera, December, 1865. When the convict service was discontinued in 1878 he came to this State, and has since resided at Hindmarsh. Mr. Blight's father was a seaman in the Royal Navy, and served on board H.M.S. Plover. He saw service in the Peninsular war. Mr. Blight has six sons, one daughter, and several grandchildren.
BLOOD, John Henry Smyth died 15 May 1890
AUBURN. May 16.
General regret was felt here on receipt of the sad news of Mr. Blood's death, which occurred at Brighton last night. The deceased gentleman had been failing in health since December last. He had been telegraph station-master here for several years, Clerk to the Local Court, secretary of the St. John's Freemasons' lodge, warden of St. John's Church, and on the committee of the Auburn Institute, besides taking a lively interest in anything that would tend to advance the district.
Deep sympathy is felt for Mrs. Blood and family.
BLUMSON, Albert John died 26 April 1948
Mr. Albert John Blumson, who died in Adelaide recently in his 63rd year, was well-known in the Ceduna district. When 21, he
went to the West Coast with his brother and began farming at Laura Bay. In 1910 he set up business in Ceduna as a tank-maker and, apart from a brief return to the land, he carried on the business until his retirement. Mr. Blumson leaves a widow, three sons--
Claude (Croydon Park), Fredand Robert (Ceduna) and a daughter, Pearl (Ceduna).
BLUNTISH, Rossitor Stanford died 29 August 1904
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Mr. R. S. Bluntish, son of Mr. A. S. Bluntish, late of Clarendon, and now of Two Wells, died suddenly on Monday morning from heart failure. The deceased, who was 21 years of age, was a pupil teacher, studying at the University. He was an expert tennis player, and a member of the University Sports Association.
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BLYTHMAN, George died 13 August 1928
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Mr. George Blythman, whose death occurred at his residence, Murray-street, Clapham, on August 13, was a colonist of 74 years. He was born on May 25, 1851, and was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. John Blythman, of Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, He spent the greater part of his life in Mitcham, and was a mason by trade. The Teetulpa gold fields attracted his attention, but success was not won. Mr. Blythman had an amiable disposition, though he was a sufferer for seven years. He was a foundation member of the Mitcham branch of Oddfellows. Besides the widow there are two daughters, Miss Alice Blythman and Mrs. la. S. Gruhe.
BLYTHMAN, Hannah died 01 November 1914
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Mrs. Hannah Blythman died at West Mitcham on Sunday in her 86th year. She arrived in South .Australia with her husband from their birthplace, Yorkshire, in 1854, and was therefore a colonist of 60 years. Mrs. Blythman was one of the oldest and most highly-respected residents of Mitcham. She was a member of the Methodist Church at West Mitcham almost from its inception. Four sons, two daughters, 4S grandchildren, and 39 great-grand-children are left.
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BOHLMAN, John died 10 December 1901
The death is announced at the age of 90 years of Mr. John Bohlmann, of Kermode street, North Adelaide. The deceased gentleman was an old colonist, and was born at Bremen, Germany, arriving here in 1846 in the ship Patell. He was employed at the locomotive works for many years, but retired in 1888. He leaves a widow, three sons, and three daughters.
BOLT, Christoper
MR. CHRISTOPHER BOLT.
The oldest resident of Claypans, Mr. Christopher ('Kit'} Bolt, of Scrubby Flat, died on December 14. Mr. Bolt was born near Bideford, Devonshire, on March 8, 1837. His father was a veteran who fought under Wellington to defeat Napoleon at Waterloo. Owing to hard times in the motherland the Bolt family migrated to Australia. Four maiden ladies, two sisters by the name of Lane and two named Partridge, with Mr. and Mrs. Bolt, sen., formed the requisite number of adults (six) to become a party qualified to receive a Government emigration bonus. The voyage was started in 1845 from Plymouth Sound on the sailing ship Theresa arriving at Port Adelaide in March, 1846. Mr. Bolt's parents rigged out a large board and lodging house at the back of the Devon Arms Hotel, Adelaide. The bullock drivers from the country boarded at this place, Mr. Bolt's father building a large yard to accommodate the teams. Mr. Bolt, sen.'s, first job was to 'grub' a considerable area of the Adelaide parklands. Mr. 'Kit' Bolt received very little schooling, being required to mind his father's cows on parklands near the Torrens. When milk ran short he was required to go to Unley for extra supplies, riding a large black billy goat or driving a pair of these in a specially constructed cart. At eleven years of age Mr. Bolt was sent to work for Mr. Johann Maartin, of Unley, for a few shillings a week and his keep, his duties being to drive a wheelless plough. About this time Mr. Bolt saw his first reaper — a man propelled it with a long pole from the rear. After a year with Mr. Maartin, Mr. Bolt's father took up land at Mount Torrens and removed his family to that locality. The father here taught his son reliable farming, the knowledge gained remaining a valuable asset in after life. All the ploughs at this date were single furrowed and without wheels. In 1852 Mr. George Dunn, of Caloote Station, near Mannum, employed Mr. Bolt, giving him his first glimpse of the Murray, to which he was to be so closely attached in after years. Mustering cattle was Mr. Bolt's principal occupation here. Station stock at 'Caloote' consisted of cattle, a few horses, but no sheep. Blacks were very numerous along the Murray near the station, but very friendly if fairly treated. Mannum at this date was very unpretentious. A one-room pine shack stood approximately on the spot where the shelter housing the boiler of Captain William R. Randell's Mary Ann (the first steamboat to go up the Murray) now stands. Edmund Rowe occupied this; his son, Godfrey, went with John Bolt to the Victorian gold diggings with a bullock waggon loaded with cheese and bacon. John afterwards went to Snowy River diggings, but was not so fortunate. William Beck, an old sailor, lived near the swamp (now known as Port Mannum) and grazed about a hundred cows on the river banks. Being unable to cope with all the work of attending to such a large herd himself, Beck went to Adelaide and secured the services of Mrs. Benjamin Baseby, her two sons (Messrs. John R. and Benjamin Baseby, the latter having died within the last 12 months), and two daughters to help him. After about a year Beck died, and as a reward for faithful service, left his property and effects to the Baseby family. Mrs. Baseby afterwards sold part of this inheritance to the Government to form Mannum township. Young Bolt, with Ben Baseby as companion, took Beck's body in a spring cart for burial to Mount Torrens, and 12 months later conveyed in the same vehicle the body of Baseby, senior, to Tungkillo for interment. While under Mr. George Dunn, of Caloote Station, Christopher Bolt was mustering cattle at Salt Creek. Shortly afterwards he heard that a girl had been murdered at this place by, Malachi Martin, who afterwards murdered a man named Robinson, being eventually caught and hanged for the double crime. In 1862, assisted by his brother, John, Mr. Bolt took 11,000 head of cattle for the Hon. John Baker to a lake in the far north, near Ansophina (via the main gap), from his Lake Albert station. About 1863, while engaged on a temporary job of shearing, at Booborowie station, near Burra, owned by Dr. Browne, Mr. Bolt could recall one afternoon when the doctor called the shearers from their work, and pointed out a few rabbit burrows near a hill summit. Every man was warned that detection of the slightest interference with the rabbits would result in instant dismissal. During 1868-69 the Hon. John Baker lost 14,000 head of stock, owing to drought. Two thousand sheep were lost on one occasion through the carelessness of a caller at a hut on the track. The sheep, part of a flock being removed from the barren north to river pastures, had been without water for several days, when, suddenly scenting the water at the hut, a mad stampede took place, which the drovers were powerless to check. The sheep piled up in and around the hut, many being suffocated or crippled. In 1871-72 Mr. Bolt managed Purnong Landing station (on the site of the present town ship) for Mr. Henry Scott. Wishing to get married, and Mr. Scott having no home available, Mr. Bolt left to found 'The Granite Rocks' station, on the site of the present Government quarry, three miles above Mannum, for the Hon. John Baker, stocking this at its inception with 400 head of cattle and 3,000 sheep. Mr. Bolt built his first home and all the homestead buildings. He married Miss Mary Ann Finn, of Keyneton, near Angaston, who ably and devotedly assisted him for 42 years, predeceasing him on November 25, 1914. The Granite Rocks station was triangular in shape, extending from Wall to Coolcha, the boundary fence running out at an angle of 45 deg. from the river at Coolcha for 15 miles, running in at a similar angle to Wall, the river forming the third boundary of the station. Caurnamont and Caloote were regarded by the late Mr. Best as the oldest river stations, and at the above-mentioned period big bullocks fetched £3 per bead, and wool 14d. to 14½d. a pound. In 1876, John Bolt took his brother's position at The Rocks, and the subject of this sketch went to found a station at Woo-Woo Plains, now known as Lameroo, also for Hon. John Baker. This station was 880 square miles in extent, but after nine months work on it the well fell in, necessitating withdrawal 15 miles further back to a place known as Garra Warra Narra, which Mr Bolt shortened to Garra. People had worked this area before, but high costs of freight on implements and food, together with the dingo pest, had driven them out. Most of this station was fenced during Mr. Bolt's 10 years of managership Mr. Bolt was one of the first to safely take sheep through the dense scrub, between Pinnaroo and Loxton's Hut (now Loxton). Aided only by compass and a few good men, he took 10,000 sheep through in 10 days, without loss. Mr. John Hunt, of Cooke's Plains (father of Mr. C. Hunt, of Purnong Landing) carted supplies and fencing materials to Garra. from Tailem Bend (70 miles) at a cost of £8 a ton— it was a 3 days waggon journey. In 1885 deceased resigned his position at Garra as the station flock of 24,000 had been depleted by dingoes to 16,000— often 40 a night being killed. The rabbit pest at this stage became intolerable. On resigning, Mr. Bolt took up 315 acres of land in the Hundred of Forster, one acre of which on the extreme north-east boundary he gave to form the local cemetery. With Mr. Riddle, who took up two blocks of 700 acres adjoining Mr. Bolt's (now owned by Mr. C. A. Bolt), he was the co-founder of this district. He was principal witness before the Railway Commission on Pinnaroo 20 years ago, was a foundation member of Caurnamont District Council, and sat for 25 years, won a prize for ploughing in open competition one year at Mount Pleasant, and on one occasion, on account of illness at home, rode one horse 100 miles from Garra to his home in a day. He deprecated modern farm fertilisers as being overdone, and condemned seats on farming implements as making the fanning community of a less virile strain than in the past. To the last his faculties were unimpaired, save defective vision. At the recent election he was one of the first to vote at the local booth. Mr. Bolt is survived by nine children— Mrs. F. Johns, Claypans; Messrs. John R. Bolt, Christopher A. Bolt, Forster-on-Murray; Murray G. Bolt and Walter Bolt, Claypans; Richard Bolt, Two Wells; Mrs. George Retalick, Loxton; Mrs. M. Helbig, Mannum; and Miss Phoebe Bolt, Scrubby Flat. There are 16 grandsons, 14 grand daughters, and two great-grandsons.
BOND, Elizabeth Sarah died 16 July 1904
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We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Bond, wife of Mr. G. B. Bond, Adelaide manager for Messrs. Robert Reitt and Co. Mrs. Bond on Thursday evening was the subject of a paralytic stroke, from the effects of which she died on Saturday at her home, Darjeeling, Mill-terrace, North Adelaide.
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BOND, Elsie died 30 May 1952
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Miss Elsie Bond, who died at the South Coast District Hospital, was a resident of Victor Harbor for many years. She lived with her sisters, the Misses Nell and Kate Bond, at their home on the Hindmarsh road. Mr. George Bond, of Seymour Guest Home, is a brother. Other sisters are Lilian (Mrs. T. Soutar, of St. Georges), and Jean (Mrs. RJ Brindal, of Perth. WA). Miss Bond's chief recreations' were bowls and croquet. She was a Sunday school teacher of St. Augustine's Church for many years.
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BONEHAM nee RIVETT, Anna
The death occurred at Millicent last week of Mrs. Anna Boneham, relict of the late Mr. Ebenezer Boneham, in her seventy ninth year. The deceased was widely known. She was born in Kent, and came to Australia alone at the age of l6 years. She met her late husband at Nairne, and was married there when she was 18 years old. In 1858 the couple proceeded overland to Kalangadoo, and after a residence there of 25 years, they went to Millicent to live, Mr Boneham having acquired land in that district several years earlier. He spent the remaining years on his property, Monrovia, and died in 1896. Since then Mrs. Boneham had left the property to the management of her son and had resided in the town. There was a family of nine children, only three of whom survive— Mr. E. F. R. Boneham and Mrs. John Varcoe, Millicent; and Mrs. J. Kent, Cowra, New South Wales. The late Mrs. Boneham took a keen and intelli gent interest in local and public affairs, and was closely identified with many of the incidents that make up the earlier history of the south-east. She had a wonderfully, retentive memory, and was a 'most inte resting conversationalist. Her endless fund of anecdotes and reminiscences related to a period when the Kalangadoo mail had to be called for at Robe, when the journey overland from Adelaide had to be made in drays, and when the country was so thickly timbered that Mr. Boneham, desiring to reach some land on what are now the Gran Gran Plains, had to secure the services of a blackfellow as guide, and to blaze the trees along the route in order that the return journey might negotiated safely. Mrs. Boneham was intimately acquainted with Adam Lindsey Gordon, who was frequently her husband's guest at Kalangadoo, and she had many incidents to relate which indicated the character and disposition of the famous Australian poet in a light little known to his biographers. Students of early colonial history could have made few acquaintances more interesting than the late Mrs. Boneham.
BONEHAM, Mrs. James
The announcement of the death of Mrs. Jas. Boneham which occurred in New Zealand in April 1st, will be received with great regret, by -her old friends in Burra. The deceased lady was well known here as Miss Annie Phillips. Born in Kooringa in 1872 she was the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs. Jas. Phillips of Kooringa. Her father being a well-known building contractor. Mrs. Boneham was
educated at the Burra Model School and afterwards joined the Education Department. On leaving the Training College she returned to Burra as an assistant and probably was one of the most popular teachers that has ever been attached to the staff. She was a thorough disciplinarian, feared in school but beloved outside. Later being transferred to Penola she met Mr. Jas. Boneham of that place whom she married in 1902. Their first home was in West Australia but about eight years ago went to New Zealand to live. For a long time she has suffered from heart trouble which was the cause of her death. She leaves a husband and three sons, two
sisters, Misses Mary and Nell Phillips, Wodonga, Victoria, and Mr. Joseph Phillips, Rose Park, Adelaide.
BONNAR, J J
Mr. J. J. Bonnar, who was for many years in practice at Strathalbyn and Gladstone as a solicitor, died at Manly, Sydney,
on July 29. Mr. Bonnar has left a grown up family, Mrs. T. A. Brock, of Woodville, being one of the daughters.
BONNIN, Alfred died 05 September 1910
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Mr. Alfred Bonnin, who died at Unley on Sunday night in his 82nd year, was the oldest solicitor in South Australia, although until his death recently. Mr. Arthur Hard; had that distinction. Mr. Bonnin came out from England at an early age. For many years he was with the firm of Messrs. Gwynne & Lawrence, and he finished his articles with Messrs. Atkinson & Andrews. For several years, while with the latte firm, the deceased was the accountant, and contemporaneously the Chief Justice (Si. Samuel Way) was managing clerk. While still a young man Mr. Bonnin joined the Hon. R. B. Andrew (afterwards Mr. Justice Andrews), in partnership, and. when Mr. Andrew was elevated to the bench, Mr. Bonnin took Mr. M. Rowe, who had been articled to him into partnership. The combination did not last long owing to the death of Mr. Rowe About 20 years ago Mr. Bonnin went for a trip to England, but during his absence he lost heavily through a depreciation in Broken Hill shares. He suffered from heart disease for many years and the circumstances connected with his rather sudden death are particularly sad as one of his daughters, Miss Mary Bonnin, died at Prospect on Saturday after a prolonged illness.
The deceased married a second time at the age of 75 years. He leaves a widow and a young daughter, and there are four surviving daughters by his first wife. His sons arc Messrs. W. Bonnin, who is in England and Alfred Bonnin, who resides in South Africa. Mr. Josiah Bonnin, of North Adelaide, is his only surviving half-brother. Dr. J. A. Bonnin, of Hindmarsh, is a nephew of the deceased.
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BONYTHON, Robert Langdon died 28 March 1932
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Mr. R.L. Bonython, who died at Beulah Park on Monday, was a very highly respected market gardener at Summertown. He had three sons who went to the war and one of them received the distinguished conduct medal. When Mr. Bonython retired, his only surviving son, Elmo, took over his garden at Summertown.
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BOOTHBY, Elizabeth died 06 July 1909
Great regret is felt at Wirrabara concerning the death, which occurred on July 6, of Mrs. Boothby, one of the oldest residents of the district. She was born at Queen's County, Ireland, on August 25, 1820, and she arrived in Brisbane with her first husband (Mr. John Armstrong) and children in 1853. Shortly after landing she was left a widow. She came to South, Australia and became housekeeper at Wirrabara station for Mr. Taylor, then manager for Messrs. Tinlin & Fisher. She remained in that position for three years and then married Mr. Boothby, with whom she went to Alma Plains, and subsequently, came to Adelaide. Her husband died, and 27 years ago she returned to Wirrabara, where she continued to reside until the time of her death. Until a fortnight before that event, although in her 90th year Mrs. Boothby had been able to read and write, and until the end of her long and useful life she was in good health. Her only son by her first husband lives in Victoria, one of her two daughters, Mrs. Hill, resides at Port Lincoln, and the other is at Wirrabara. The old lady leaves 22 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren, all of whom are resident in Australia. She was very highly respected by her fellow townsfolk.
BOSS, Rhoda died 15 December 1925
Mrs. John Boss, who died at Willochra recently at the age of 62 years, was one of the oldest and most respected pioneers of the district. Mr. Boss took up land at Willochra in 1886, and his wife had been a hard-working partner since 1888. Besides the widower, six children sur vive, namely, Mrs. W. Hancock, Quorn; Miss Myrtle Boss, Adelaide; Miss Coral Boss, Marree; Mr. John Boss, Marree; and Mr. Roy Boss and Miss Bessie Boss, Quorn.
BOSWELL, William died 07 August 1904
Mr. William Boswell, who was considerably over 8O years of age, died at Poonindie on Sunday. He had been ailing for
some time, but the end was very, sudden. He was once licensee of the North Shields Hotel, and was one of the oldest residents of the Port Lincoln district. In the early days of Port Lincoln Mr. Boswell was a road contractor, and he was most expert in that branch of work. There are patches on the north-rood from Port Lincoln, which Mr. Boswell made over 30 years ago, and these, although not since repaired, are as good as ever.
BOTT, John died 4th October 1859
Advertiser 10th October 1859
Mr Bott was a highly respected member and local preacher of the Primitive Methodists, at Nairne. He had also been a Brother of the Court of Foresters for upwards of 30 years, the mourning members of Court Mountain Glen attending his remains to the grave. He was 49 years of age, and leaves a widow and large family unprovided for to deplore his sudden and melancholy loss.
Another most distressing and fatal accident of a similar description occurred at Hay Valley, near Nairne, on Tuesday last. Mr. John Bott, residing not far from the locality of McNaughten's accident, being engaged to saw Timber for Mr.George Mills, of Hay Valley, was, in company with a man named Clark, in the act of falling a large tree, not far from Mr. Mills' residence. It appeared they had sawn the tree all round, but were not aware it was entirely cut through, and left it a few minutes, whilst engaged cutting some wedges ; Bott at the same time remarking "they must be cautious the tree did not fall on them, as he had known a man killed by such an accident." It did, however, come away unexpectedly, and Clark, more active than poor Bott, rushed out of danger. Bott was struck down by a heavy limb with great force against the stump of a wattle, which inflicted a frightful scalp wound, and laid bare the scull very extensively. He breathed afterwards a little, but death ensued almost instantaneously.
BOTTRILL fmly SMITH nee DUNSTONE, Elizabeth died 05 April 1931
Mrs. E. Bottrill, who died at her home, Victoria-street, Payneham, on Sunday, was bom at Kapunda in 1852. Her father, Mr. John Dunstone, afterwards settled at Spring Farm, near Clare. In 1875 she married Mr. Edmund Smith, of Caltowie, who died six years later. After some years spent at Jamestown, she married Mr. J. L. Bottrill. of Payneham, whose death occurred in 1913. All through her life Mrs. Bottrill was keenly interested in the work of the Methodist Church. Three children survive— Miss S. Smith, of Payneham; the Rev. E. Smith, of Mile-End; and Mr. J. P. Smith, of Kensington Gardens.
BOTTRILL FAMILY
Mr. J. L. Bottrill, of Payneham, writes - I thought tile following particulars concerning our family might prove of interest
to your readers. My parents were among j the earliest arrivals, having come to the colony by the ship Duke of Roxburgh, July,
1838. They had 11 children, nine of whom I were born in the colony, and are all living at the present time, the youngest being 50 years old. All are residents of South Australia, namely, Mrs. J. Thorpe, and Mr. Stephen Bottrill of Kangarilla; Mrs. Wood, of Gladstone; Mrs. E. Eagle, of 'Wandearah; Mrs. E. Macklin, of Sturt; Mrs. R. Woolcock, of Parkside; Mrs. Mutton, of Millicent; Mr. Sam Bottriil, of Petersburg; and Mrs. Steer, Mrs. E. E. Middleton, and myself. There have been 107 grandchildren, 86 of whom are still living, and great-grandchildren, 159, of whom 123 still live. I think you will agree with me )hat it is exceptional for such a large family to remain intact up to the ages we have been spared to see."
BOUCAUT, Ray Parkin died 27 July 1902
Regret will be felt at the announcement of the death, at the age of 67 years, of Mr. Ray P. Boucaut, a brother of his Honor Sir
James P. Boucaut and Mr. Hillary Boucaut, of Jamestown. The deceased gentleman was well and favourably known throughout the Civil Service and in the country districts, for in his capacity as Inspector of Credit Lands, which position he held until the office was abolished a couple of years ago, he had to travel over all parts of the State. Mr. Boucaut was also chairman of the South-Eastern Land Board. He retired from the Civil Service twelve months ago, failing eyesight rendering that step imperative. For the last ten months he had been suffering from a general break down of the system, and he died on Sunday at his residence, William-street, Norwood, leaving a widow and 11 children.
BOUCAUT, Walter Hillary died 12 July 1905
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Regret will be felt concerning the death of Mr. Walter Hillary Boucaut, of Dalmeny Park, Mount Barker, which occurred on Wednesday at Miss Hand's private hospital, Hutt-street, as the result of a long illness. Mr. Boucaut was the third son of Sir James Boucaut, and was born at Glenelg 33 years ago. He received his early education from Mr. J. W. Billiatt, who had accompanied the great explorer, McDouall Stuart, in his famous trip across the Australian continent. Subsequently he went to Prince Alfred College. Mr. Boucaut took a leading part in all sports and pastimes. He was an expert at football cricket, and yachting, while he was also always to the fore with his lessons. He was extremely popular with his schoolfellows, and retained his geniality of disposition to the end. Dalmeny Park, where he spent the latter portion of his life, was once the property of the late Mr. Allan Bell, and on it was grown the wheat which won the gold medal against the world at the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London. It is not far from the well-known Arab stud farm of Quambi, where Sir James Boucaut spends his leisure.
Headstone St. Mary's Anglican Church, St. Marys
BOUNDY, Ellen died 29 October 1912
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Mrs. John Boundy, who died on Tuesday at her residence, Rose Park, was a daughter of the late Mr. George Prince, of Mitcham, and her husband survives her. There are seven sons and daughters- Mrs W. Brooker (Woodville), Mrs. J. Ferguson (Victoria), Mrs. W. Hale (North Adelaide). Messrs. George Boundy (WA.), W. Boundy (Victoria), P. Boundy (Sydney), and B. Boundy, of Adelaide. The deceased lady came to South Australia with her parents 64 years ago.
Headstone Mitcham General Cemetery
BOUNDY, Mr. & Mrs. John (50th wedding anniversary)
A pleasant reception was held at ' Trechelia," Kensington road, Rose Park, on Tuesday afternoon, when Mr .and Mrs John Boundy celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. Both are old colonists, Mr Boundy having arrived in this State in 1848, in the Royal George, while Mrs Boundy, who is a daughter of the late Mr George Prince, of Mitcham, came in 1849. They have five sons and three daughters, those present at the reception were Mrs William Brooker, of Woodville, Mrs J D Ferguson, of Brighton Victoria, Mrs W R Hale, of North Adelaide, and Messrs Albert and S E Boundy
BOWDEN, William Henry died 26 March 1935
Mr. William H. Bowden, who died at the Unley Private Hospital, was accountant for G. & R. Wills & Co., in whose employ he had been for more than 26 years. He enlisted with the 10 50th Battallion and held a commission with that unit in France. He
lost a limb. He was a prominent member of various soldiers' clubs, the Legacy Club and the Limbless Soldiers Club. He has left a widow and four children. Hugh. Basil, Peter and Yvonne.
BOWEN, William died 26 January 1906
SUDDEN DEATH AT MOUNT SCHANCK.
Mount Gambier, January 27. - Last night Mr. G. H. Edwards reported to the Mount Gambier police that William Bowen, an employee of Mr. Thomas Edwards, had dropped dead about 5 o'clock that afternoon while assisting in carting hay, at Mount Schanck, about 400 yards from Mr. Edwards' residence. The deceased had been an inmate of the Mount Gambier Hospital, as the result of the bursting of a blood vessel, but he had so far recovered as to begin work again. It was believed the bursting of another blood vessel was the cause of death, as there was a considerable quantity at blood on the ground where the unfortunate man fell. It is supposed that the deceased had no relatives in the Mount Gambier district.
BOWERING, Amelia died 07 May 1916
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Our Wallaroo correspondent writes: The death has occurred of Mrs. Bowering, wife of Mr. Jonathan . Bowering, of Wallaroo. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Thorn. Mrs. Bowering had lived here since her marriage in 1862. She with her husband took a deep interest in the Methodist Church and Sunday-school, and was ever a friend to those wanting assistance. Three sons and six daughters are left.
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BOWERING, William Francis died 06 June 1952
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Mr. William Francis Bowering, who died at Wallaroo at the age of 87 years, conducted a boot repairing business for a long period. He was chairman of directors of The Yorke Peninsula Building Society, a member of the Wallaroo Methodist choir for over 50 years, of the Wallaroo Bowling Club and Rechabite and Masonic Lodges.
Headstone Wallaroo Cemetery
BOWHEY, Elizabeth died 14th June 1929
Mrs Elizabeth Bowhey, widow of Mr John Bowey, of the Kangaroo Flat district, died at her residence on June 14. She was the eldest daughter of Mr Richard Day, of North Croydon, and she was born 85 years ago at Tam O'Shanter Belt. She married Mr John Bowhey, of Kilkenny, who took up land at Kilkenny, and then removed to Kangaroo Flat, where he remained until he died 26 years ago. Mrs Bowhey carried on the farm for another six years, when she removed to Gawler and later Croydon. Six years ago she returned to Kangaroo Flat. She leaves two sons - Mr Walter J Bowhey, with whom she lived at the time of her death, and Mr Richard D. Bowhey of Lameroo - and four daughters Mesdames W.A. Goodall (Ki Ki) E.A. Shepherd (New South Wales), J Steed (Tooperang) and L.H. Powell (Parilla). There are 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
BOWMAN, Charles William died 03 September 1928
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The death occurred with painful suddenness on Monday morning Iast of Mr. Charles Bowman, a former highly respected pastoralist of Mt. Bryan. Mr. Bowman with his wife were on a visit to Sir John Melrose at Ulooloo when the sad event occurred. For many years now the late Mr. Bowman had been living in retirement in Adelaide.
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BOYKETT, John Herbert died 06 July 1904
Mr. John H. Boykett, an old Civil servant, died suddenly at his residence, Harrington-street, Prospect, on Wednesday.
The deceased arrived in South Australia in 1853, and for many years was connected with the Chief Secretary's Department, the Audit Department, and the Supreme Court. After severing his connection with the Civil Service he joined the firm of Messrs. G. and J. Downer, solicitors. Mr. Boykett was 71 years of age. He left a widow, five sons, and four daughters.
BRACKEN, Kevin died 29 April 1931
Brother Kevin Bracken, SJ- of Manresa, Norwood, who died at the Calvary Hospital, North Adelaide, was 27 years of age. He took ill last Sunday. Born in Ireland, he arrived in Australia about six months ago. After having been stationed at St. Ignatius's College, Sydney, he was transferred to Seven Hills, whence he came to Adelaide early this month. He was buried at the Catholic Cemetery, West-terrace yesterday.
BRADDOCK, Frederick Augustus died 26 May 1931
The death of Mr. F. A. Braddock has removed an old colonist. He was born in Hull, England, and arrived in this State in 1854. In his early years he was employed in the G.P.O. under the late Sir Charles Todd. He transferred to the old Bank of South Australia,and was their manager at Maitland, Victor Harbour, and other places. Soon after the amalgamation took place with the Union Bank he went to Western Australia, where he remained until four years ago. He had been residing in this State for the past three years. He leaves two sons and one daughter —Messrs. Roy Braddock, of Sydney, and Hubert Braddock, of Caulfield, Melbourne, and Mrs. J. F. Ward, wife of the headmaster of Prince Alfred College.
BRADLEY, Abigail died 12 October 1902
On Sunday Mrs. William Bradley, sen., died at Ridleyton, at the age of 78 years. Mrs. Bradley was a colonist of 53 years, and
resided at Hindmarsh nearly the whole of that time. For many years she was an active worker at the Brompton Methodist
Church. Mrs. Bradley left a husband and grown-up family.
BRADTKE, Emily died 29 October 1950
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Mrs. Emily Bradtke, wife of Mr. C. H. Bradtke, who recently died at the Angaston Hospital, was born at Belalie North on July 21, 1887, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Napper senr. On March 8, 1916, she was married at Belalie North to Mr. C. H. Bradtke, a Yongala farmer. She was a member of the Church of England Mothers' Union and Country Women's Association. Beside her husband, a daughter. Mrs Annie Elizabeth Mibus (Tanunda) and a son. Mr. Rowland Bruce Bradtke (Yongala) and one grandchild survive.
Headstone Jamestown Cemetery
BRADWELL, Thomas Read died 27 February 1901
Mr. Thomas Read Bradwell, who for many years was connected with the Customs Department, died at his residence,
Penny-street, Semaphore, on Wednesday. He had been ailing for some time, but it was not until about three weeks ago that
his illness wholly confined him to his bed Mr. Bradwell was a senior landing waiter of the Customs Department, and as a
Government officer was well liked by his brother officials. A Widow and family survive him. His eldest son is assistant
town clerk of Port Adelaide. Mr. Bradwell's remains will be interred in Woodville Cemetery this afternoon.
BRADY, Hubert Aloysius died 13 June 1942
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Mr. Hubert Brady, who died suddenly at his residence at Snowtown, recently, was bom in 1860 at Mintaro. He was educated at Seven Hill College and then joined his father at Wallainine Farm, near Snowtown. He married Miss Mary Liddy, of Wallaroo, in 1888, and continued farming until his death He has left a widow, six daughters and a son.
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BRANDIS, Eliza Charlotte died 13 February 1903
Miss Brandis, whose death is announced to-day, was a colonist of 1848. For several years she lived with her late aunt, Mrs.
George Brandis, at Enfield; afterwards with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. S. Davie. Mrs. W. H. Radford, of
Kermode-street, Mrs. I. S. Brown, of Eastwood, Mrs. J. Cameron, of Hawker, and Misses M. and C. Davie, are nieces; Messrs.
T. Davie, of Kapunda, and H. Davie, of Greenock, are nephews of the late Miss Brandis.
BRANDON, Amelia Vosper died 20 December 1916
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Mrs. Amelia Vosper Brandon, one of the oldest residents of Wilmington, died recently, at the age of 94. She came to South Australia from Exeter, Devonshire, in 1843, with Mrs. Henry Evans, daughter of the late Mr. George Fife Angas, of Angaston. She was the wife of Mr.Thomas Brandon of Wilmington, who died 15 years ago. There were four sons, of whom two are living-Messrs. S. Brandon,of Spring Creek, and Thomas C. Brandon, of Pinda. There are three daughters- Mrs.T. Slee, of Pinda; Mrs A. Hearne, of Angaston: and Mrs. H. Kroemer, of Wilmington. There, are 24 grandchildren and 61 great-grandchildren.
Headstone Wilmington Cemetery
BRANFORD, Ann died 02 May 1904
On Monday morning Mrs. Ann Branford, an old colonist, died at Chief-street, Brompton, at the age of 74 years. Mrs. Branford
was the relict of Mr. Henry Branford, who for a number of years held an important position on the Northern railway.
BRAUER, Mrs. A.
Mrs. A. Brauer the wife of Rev. A. Brauer, formerly pastor at Hahndorf for 24 years, died recently at her home in Melbourne after a
long illness. Born at Hahndorf in 1867, she was the third daughter of the late Pastor Stremjoel and the granddaughter of Pastor E
Meyer, one of the pioneer missionaries to the aborigines. Mrs. Brauer is survived by her husband, five daughters, two sons. 19 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
BRAUND, Frederick William
Mr. Frederick William Braund, who died at Stag's End, Hemel Hampstead, England, on January 25, was well known in Adelaide business circles 30 years ago, when he left to join the London office of Geo. Wills & Co. Ltd. He was manager of the firm there at
the time of his death. Mr. Braund married Miss Mabel Barr Smith. Sir Herbert Phillipps has received from Mr H. A. Walker a letter stating that Mr Braund left the office on Tuesday, January 20, with an influenza attack, which quickly developed into pneumonia, and he died on the Sunday. Mr. Walker said his loss would be greatly felt by the company, for his wisdom in dealing with men and affairs was great, and all members of the staff felt that they had lost a dear friend who could not be replaced. Mr. Walker enclosed a clipping from the "Herefordshire and Hemel Hampstead Gazette," in which it was stated that Mr. Braund was the personification of all that was meant by a true sporting gentleman. He made Stag End one of the chief sporting areas of the whole countryside, and was for some years Master of the Herts Hunt. The old village church had his benevolent support, as did the Nursing Association and all charitable funds. He was president of the Stag's End Cricket Club, and took tho keenest interest in its welfare. In all good works he was assisted by Mrs. Braund, who was not well enough to attend the funeral on the Wednesday.
BRAUND, George
Lifelong Supporter Of Hunt Club
ADELAIDE Hunt Club members lost a friend, and the club an almost lifelong supporter,
On the death of Mr. George Braund at the age of 83 last week, a colleague, tells me. Mr. Braund was a life member of the AHC, a committeeman for many years and also a trustee. In his younger days he acted as whip in the field and saw to it that riders did not get in front of the master. He also acted as master several times. A shrewd judge of horses, Mr. Braund lived at 28 Prospect road, Prospect, all his life and owned several champions.
Good Hunter Wanted
After winning the Adelaide Hunt Club Cup in 1892 with Brownlock, Mr. Braund's elder brother, Fred, lived in England. Wanting a good hunter he cabled brother George the short message. 'Send me hunter.' Asked by his English friends why no specifications had been requested, Mr. Fred Braund replied. 'George will know what I want.' In due course the great hunter Dimboola arrived at Mr. Braund's stables in England, but because he took some time to become acclimatised, the stable boys were unable to calm him. They called on Mr. Fred Braund, who had no trouble in taking Dimboola over the nearest five barred gate. From then on this SA horse became outstanding in the English hunting field.
Good Horses
Adelaide Hunt Club president Capt. Ernest Luxmoore, MC, who marched with the 3rd Light Horse in the Anzac Day parade, and who succeeded Mr. Lister Colley as AHC master in 1914 and former huntsman Mr. H. C. Cave both knew the late Mr. George Braund well, and were able to add some interesting sidelights about his horses yesterday. Mr. Cave recalled Mr. Braund's favorite hunter Harry Esmond and his black show pony Sultan, which took many prizes in ring events. Capt. Luxmoore rode Mr. Braund’s horse Jack Adams in the hunting field to qualify it as a hunter prior to the 1911 Hunt Club Cup, which it won. 'It was a lovely horse of 17 hands.' Capt. Luxmoore said. It was Mr. Braund who supplied most of the early information for 'The Advertiser' article, 'A Follower of the Hunt Looks Back,' published in 1947. Mr. Braund was the Adelaide Hunt Club's second oldest member. Mr. Bob Beck, of Fulham, whose horse Palmerston is still remembered, is the oldest. Mr. Loft Moorhouse, who won one of the most exciting SA point-to-points on Namesake in the old days, yesterday recalled that both Mr. Braund's brothers Fred and Alf were members of the AHC. Mr. Fred Braund had married a Miss Barr Smith. Mr. Braund married Miss Mary Isabelle Turnbull, who predeceased him about 10 years ago. There were no children. They were a. devoted couple and were seldom apart.
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BRAYBROOK, Elizabeth Sophia died 22 July 1924
children and 19 great-grandchildren.
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BRAYLEY, John died 15 December 1905
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Mr. John Brayley, of Gladstone, died last week at the age of 80. In 1863 he and Dr. J. R. Stephens bought the Ulooloo station, but he had been farming and grazing near Gladstone for 20 years. He was one of the first, members and afterwards chairman of the Hallett District Council
Headstone Gladstone Cemetery
BREWSTER, Abraham
Mr. Abraham Brewster, who died at Quorn on March 25, was an old pioneer. He was born in 1862, at Mattlunga station. east of Hawker, and his early youth was spent in helping his father cart copper ore from Prince Alfred mine (near Gordon) to Port Augusta. More than 60 years ago he took up land in the Hundred of Boolcunda and combined fanning with teamster trips to the north. In 1888 be married Miss Alice Andrews Venning, who died about 11 years ago. He retired to Quorn a year ago. He leaves two sons and two daughters.
BREWSTER, Robert died 24th June 1890
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Great regret was felt here this morning when the news of the death of Mr. Robert Brewster was made known. Mr. Brewster had been a business man in this town for a number of years and was highly respected throughout the district. A little more than a week ago he went to the city, and missing the train by which be intended returning home, went to stay for the night with Mr. Warren, of Rose Park. Here a illness, which when be left home was of a mild character, developed more serious symptoms, and, gradually getting worse, he expired that morning about daylight. Much sympathy is expressed for Mrs. Brewster. Mr. Brewster was a past master of the Masonic Order.
Headstone Kapunda General Cemetery
BRICE, Norman Edward died 03 December 1927
Mr. Norman Edward Brice, who died on Saturday in his sixty-third year, was well known in city finance and sporting circles. Born at Mount Pleasant, he was the youngest son of Mr. Edward Brice, an old identity in this State. Mr. Brice received his education at the Glenelg Grammar School, and entered upon a mercantile career in the offices of Messrs. Elder, Smith & Co. at Adelaide. After four years' service he left to start in business on his own account, and in 1886 established himself as a stock and share broker. He was a member of the South Australian Stock Exchange for some years, and when the Exchange of Adelaide was formed he was one of its first members occupying a seat for several years. For a long time he represented MacDonnell ward in the Adelaide City Council, and was prominent in other civic affairs. Mr. Brice took much interest in sporting bodies, especially in the country, and was a president of the Onkaparinga Dog Trials and a member of the committee of the Onkaparinga Racing Club. As a sheep farmer his lambs frequently brought the highest prices of the markets, and he was well known in that respect throughout the State. Formerly he farmed at Kenton Park, Mount Pleasant, but in later yesrs he lived at Mount Beevor, Nairne. He left a widow and a son. Mr. N. L. Brice, of Elder, Smith & Co.. and a daughter, Miss K. W. Brice of Mount Beevor.
BRIDGLAND, F H
Mr. F. H. Bridgland, tailor and clothier, of Hindley-street, Adelaide, died at his residence, Medindie, on Tuesday night,after a sudden illness. Mr Bridgland appeared to be in his usual spirits late during the afternoon, but shortly after dinner he had a seizure, from which he did not recover. He was a well-known figure inthe Adelaide business world, and in addition to conducting the establishment in Hindley-street, was the proprietor of two or three factories which supplied his shop, in addition to other establishments in Adelaide. His shop at Port Pirie was closed some little time ago. Born in 1863, off Gilbert-street, Adelaide, he first entered the clothing and tailoring trade with Mr.H. Shierlaw, near where his present business is conducted. He subsequently joined the establishment of Mr. Joel Moss, who conducted the Monster Clothing Palace for a long time. He remained with Mr Moss for about nine years, and then started business on his own account in 1895. in the shop adjoining his present premises, now occupied by Mr. Maley, jeweller. A few months afterwords he was joined in partnership by Mr. E. Atterton, and the partnership was carried on until 1913, under the name of Bridgland and Atterton. The partnership was then dissolved, Mr. Atterton retiring on account of ill-health and subsequently living in England for nearly six years. Mr.Bridgland carried on the business until his death. He married Miss Murel McGilchrist, daughter of Mr. John McGilchrist, who was for many years secretary of the Narracoorte Turf Club. After his marriage Mr. Bridgland lived at Goodwood, and his name is associated with much of its present progress, he having had a good deal of property in the district, including the Star Picture Theatre, on Goodwood road. He lived at Glenelg for about 12 years and at Medindie for about six years. Outside a wide circle of business friends,Mr. Bridgland was not well known in recent years, but he took an active interest in the Glenelg and Adelaide Oval.
Bowling Clubs, of which he was a member. He was a director of the Imperial Building Society for over 20 years, and a Rechabite. He left three daughters and four sons.
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BRIDGLAND, Geoffrey Stokes
Death Of S. A. man In Karachi
Mr. Geoffrey Stokes Bridgland, a South Australian who was recently appointed official secretary to the Australian High Commissioner in Pakistan, died in Karachi after a brief illness on Thursday, aged 35. Mr. Bridgland who was the son of Mrs. M. E. Bridgland, of Joslin, and the late Mr. F. H. Bridgland, attended Queen's College and subsequently St. Peter's College, where he was a school prefect and a member, of the college eight. |
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BRIDGMAN, George died 28th July 1937
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Mr. George Bridgman. 70. who died on July 28. was the second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bridgman, of Erith.
He was born at Salisbury, and in his youth worked for Mr. Hillebrand of that district in fanning. In his early manhood he learned the trade of bootmaking with Mr. Ball, of Snowtown. In 1891 he opened business on his own account in Balaklava, and a few years later built a small shop, but soon extended it into a more modern building. In 1896 he married Miss Elizabeth E. F. (Fanny) French, eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. French, of Balaklava. On the return of his eldest son from the Great War he relinquished his business and took up residence in Adelaide, where be resided until the time of his death. In addition to his widow, Mr. Bridgman left three sons and two daughters. One brother, Mr. Richard C. Bridgman, of Bowden-on-Hill, survives.
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BRIGHT, Jane Prudence died 23 February 1904
Mrs. Bright, the widow of Mr. H E Bright, who expired on Thursday last, died on Tuesday afternoon at Willaston, near Gawler. The life of the deceased lady, extending over 87 years, was a fine example of wifely devotion and motherly affection.
She was her husband's constant companion and helper, and carried on his business unaided while he was at the Victorian diggings in the early fifties. Her chief wish of late years was that she and her husband should not be long parted by death.
Two sons are left, Mr H E Bright, of Broken Hill, and Mr T R Bright of Adelaide.
BRINKWORTH, Mary Ann died 26 August 1949
Mrs. Mary Ann Brinkworth of Cummins, widow of Mr. Francis Cabey Brinkworth died recently at the Port Lincoln Hospital at the age of 82. A member of the pioneer Neville family she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Neville of Kybunga. There were two sons Mr. Ken Brinkworth of Port Lincoln, the late John Brinkworth who died on active service and one daughter Mrs. Alf Trestrail of Cummins. There are three grandchildren. The late Mrs. Brinkworth after the death of her husband carried on with a young and growing family on the Kybunga farm until it was disposed of, then left to live with her daughter.
BROADBENT, Henry died 30 June 1902
The late Mr. Henry Broadbent, of Tenterden Cottage, Wright-street, Adelaide, was a colonist of 66 years. Although the
deceased had reached the advanced age of 78 years he was up to the time of his death hale and hearty, and attended to his
business regularly. On Monday he left home shortly before 7 a.m., having eaten a good breakfast and enquired as to the
state of the King's health. He did not reach his destination, however, and he was found dead in the right-of-way at the
side of Pirie Chambers, Pirie-street, soon after 7 o'clock. It was thought that death had been due to failure of the heart's action. Mr. Broadbent was born in Cheshire, England, in 1824, and arrived in South Australia with his parents in the ship Buffalo
when only 12 years of age. During the last l8 yeans he had been in the employ of Messrs. E. & W. Hackett, of Rundle-street,
previous to which he was with Mr. W. W. Gall, late of Rundle-street, for about 25 years. In 1851 he tried his fortune at the
Bendigo diggings, but was not successful, though later on at the Echunga goldfields his tide turned. He had always been a
staunch Methodist, and used to attend the Wesleyan Chapel situated in Gawler place, and afterwards worshipped at the
Pirie - street church. Of later years he had attended the Draper Memorial Church. He leaves two sons and three daughters-Messrs. Wm. Henry and Ernest Broadbent, and Mrs. R. Kennett, Mrs. W. Hill, and Miss A. S. Broadbent.
Advertiser Monday 7 July 1902
In connection with the death of Mr. Henry Broadbent a memorial service, was held in the Draper Memorial Church on
Sunday evening. The Central Mission Band played Beethoven's "Funeral March" and Handel's ''Largo'' and "Dead March in,
Saul." The choir- rendered "Vital Spark." The Rev. A'. C. Burt delivered a panegyric on the life of the deceased gentleman,
speaking of Mr. Broadbent's Christian virtues, and the worthy example he had set the young men of the community.
BROADBENT, John died 27 May 1901
Mr. John Broadbent, who died on Monday, May 27, was a pioneer colonist, having arrived in the Buffalo in 1836 with Governor Hindmarsh. He was then a lad of 8 years of age. For eighteen months he was with his father at Kangaroo Island, and afterwards the family settled at Cherry Gardens, where he resided on the same spot for 30 years, being absent from it for 16 days only. Mr. Broadbent was employed on the Goolwa tramways in 1872, and he remained in the service for two years, after which he removed to Kadina to start in business as a general produce merchant in partnership with Mr. Rosewarne. In 1877 he purchased the business of Mr. J. Deslandes, of Glanville, but in 1881 he relinquished business and entered the Home Mission service of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, doing useful work at Blackwood during the construction of the Southern railway-line. Then he worked at Kangaroo Island, Ardrossan, Franklin Harbor, and other stations, where he was sent by the president to take charge during the temporary absence of ministers. Failing sight caused him serious anxiety and trouble and as the affection greatly increased of late years he was compelled to retire from the work, and during the last few years he had lived in retirement. For over 50 years he was a local preacher, and he was always at work on the Sunday, many times taking three services a day. There is no layman who was better known in the country districts, or who was more highly appreciated.
BROADFOOT, Jane died 14 January 1904
MEADOWS SOUTH.
January l8.-An old resident of the district, Mrs. Broadfoot, died on Thursday last. Mrs. Broadfoot was born in England, and after landing in South Australia resided in North Adelaide, but afterwards removed to this district. Mr. Broadfoot survives her. The deceased lady was 80 years of age.
BROCKMAN nee DIAMOND, Edith Louisa
Mrs. Edith Louisa Brockman, wife of Mr. Gilbert Ridley Brockman, of Milson-road, Cremorne, New South Wales, died at Sydney on Thursday night after a brief illness. Mrs. Brock man was the only daughter of the late Mr. A. J. Diamond, MLA, of Fremantle, and formerly of Adelaide, where he was well known years ago. Mrs. Brockman, who was 59 years of age, was educated at the schools of Miss Dobbie (Kent Town), Miss Caterer (Kensington), and Mrs. Bickford (Palmer-place, North Adelaide). ln the
late eighties she accompanied her parents to Fremantle. Mr. and Mrs. Brockman were married at Fremantle about 26 years ago, and had two sons —Lieutenant Aubrey Forrester Drake Brockman. of the permanent military forces, and Mr. Arthur Alexander Brockman, third officer of one of Messrs. Jardine. Matheson & Company's vessels engaged in the Far Eastern trade.
BROMLEY, Roy Lunt died 12 September 1947
Mr. Roy L. Bromley, who died at Nailsworth, on September 12, at the age of 70, after a few days' illness, was a prominent personality in the Education Department. Mr. Bromley spent the early part of his life at Kadina. He had charge of schools at Freeling, Murray Bridge Burra, Wallaroo, Kadina, Gawler, Alberton and Le Fevre Peninsula, and was headmaster of the Nailsworth Technical School before his retirement. As president of the SA School Teachers' Union he rendered valued service during a strenuous period. He leaves a widow, three brothers and two sisters.
BRONNICK, Mary Louisa nee Smith died 27 August 1941
Mrs Mary Louisa Bronnick, 72, of Esmond road, Solomontown, who died on August 27, had been a resident of the Port Pirie district for 35 years. Born in Kent, England, she came to Australia by the barque Hesperus and lived at Lower Light before her marriage at Port Pirie to Mr. Thomas Bronnick, who died in 1923.
BROOKES, Henrietta Jane died 11 January 1906
The death is announced at her residence South Terrace, of Miss Henrietta Jane Brookes, a daughter of Mr. H E. Brookes, I.S.O. for many years superintendent at West Terrace Cemetery.
BROOKES, Selina died 02 July 1902
Mrs. H. E. Brookes (wife of the Superintendent of Cemeteries) died suddenly at her residence, West-terrace, early on Wednesday morning, at the age of 73. The deceased arrived in South Australia in 1839 with her parents in the ship Planter, and was married to Mr. Brookes on December 2nd, 1843. She has left one son, Trooper Brookes, of Alice Springs-, five daughters (four of whom are married), 27 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Mr. Brookes buried his wife on the 82nd anniversary of his birth, which occurred on Thursday.
BROOKS, Charles died 04 January 1928
Mr. Charles Brooks, a well-known identity of Kooringa, passed away in the Burra Hospital on Thursday, January 4th. 'Charlie' as he was familiarly known by all was born at Poplar, London, in November of 1856. Just when be arrived in Sth Australia is not known but he has been in Burra and district for over 20 years. He was of a merry disposition and exceedingly - quick at repartee. For years he had been almost blind but as everybody knew him he received a great deal of assistance. About a month before his death he
became dangerously ill and was obliged to leave his home in Paxton Square and enter the Burra Hospital where he died. That he was not without friends was proved, as at the Funeral there was quite an assemblage of folk. Mr. Tom Halls for instance not only took his motor bus full of folk from Paxton Square but with Mr Frank Harris collected enough money to place amongst other floral
tributes, a beautiful wreath upon his grave. The service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. J. S.Coles.
BROOKS, Francis Joseph died 19 February 1947
Mr. Francis Joseph Brooks, who died in an Adelaide private hospital recently in his 88th year, was widely known in the Cowell, Cleve
and Kimba districts, where his family has lived for over 60 years. Born at Wongilla, River Darling, New South Wales, Mr Brooks came to South Australia as a child. After farming for several years, Mr. Brooks became clerk and overseer of the Franklin Harbor District Council, a position which he held for eight years. Later he became clerk and overseer to the Cleve District Council and served in that position for 18 years. He leaves a widow and nine children.
BROSTER, George died 25 June 1901
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The ranks of the very old colonists are gradually becoming depleted, the death of another is recorded. Mr. George Broster, who arrived in South Australia in 1839, has just passed away at his residence, Peachey Belt, at the age of 77.
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BROWN nee WATERS, Caroline died 12 November 1939
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Mrs. Caroline Brown, who died at Wallaroo recently, was the second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arundle Waters, of Port Broughton. She was 77 years of age. She had lived at Wallaroo for 33 years. Her husband Mr. C. Brown, survives.
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BROWN, Edward died 02 July 1953
Mr. Edward Brown, who died at Kapunda at the age of 86 was born in that town, where he resided the whole of his life. He worked as a carpenter for many years. In his younger days he was a well-known athlete, particularly at football and long distance running. He was the official starter for the Kapunda Cycle and Athletic Club for many years, and was a life member of that body. His wife died several years ago, and a family of three sons and two daughters survive:— Messrs. Clifford, Edvard and Frederick (Central
Australia). Miss Marguerita (Kapunda) and Mrs. E. Spencer (Adelaide).
BROWN, George (85th Birthday celebrations)
Mr. George Brown, who celebrates his eighty-fifth birthday to-day, is one of the old colonists who has born the heat and burden of the day. He was born near Bristol and went to work in the Welsh coal mines at the age of 11. He arrived in South Australia by the American ship Switzerland on October 28, 1856, with his wife and eldest son, who was born during the voyage and named after the ship. Mr. Brown, with his wife, went to Woodside and worked on a farm for 10/ a week, but after about IS months Mr. Brown went to Stirling West and obtained employment as a carter for 12/ per week and food. Three years later he began sawing timber and splitting stringybark palings and shingles, walking each day six miles to work and six miles home, the wages being 4/6 per day. After this he rented and subsequently purchased 30 acres of land near Stirling from the late Mr. Arthur Hardy, and worked it as a garden for about 50 years. Of recent years Mr Brown and his wife found the winter in the hills too much for them and came down to East wood each winter. Mr Brown never drinks intoxicants or tea, nor does he smoke, and he has always made it a rule to do busi- ness on a cash basis. He enjoys good health, his hearing is excellent, and he has never worn glasses. On the day he landed Mr Brown was looking for the coach in the John Bull Hotel yard, in Currie street, and picked up three threepenny bits. That was the only Australian money he handled for 23 weeks. Mrs Brown died about three years ago. Of seven sons and two daughters who grew up to manhood and woman- hood ail have married except one, and all are now living except the eldest son. There are 29 grandchildren and 32 great-grand children. One son and seven grandsons are at the front. Mr Brown has always taken an active interest in politics and in district council work. He was a member of the Echunga and Stirling District Councils for many years.
BROWN, George died 09 October 1928
Mr. Geo. Brown of Hampton, Burra, a highly esteemed resident, passed away at the Burra Hospital on Wednesday, 10th October, at the age of 66 years. Mr. and Mrs. Brown's names came prominently before the public during the recent Great War as no less than six of their sons enlisted and saw active service (a wonderful record) and we believe all returned. Besides the widow a large
family of grown up children survive.
Burra Record Wednesday 24 October 1928
Mr George Brown whose death occurred on the 9th October last, was a native of Burra and was born in 1862, his parents then residing at Canowie. After leaving Canowie the family lived for a number of years at Jamestown. In 1898 Mr Brown went to Gum Creek Station in the employ of the late Sir John Duncan and afterwards for the Hon. W. Duncan or until about six years ago when failing health compelled him to cease work. He married Miss Mary Dunning of Leasingham, who survives also a family of six sons,
Messrs William Brown, Jamestown; Tom and George of Burra; Harry Brown, Gum Creek; Clarrie Brown, Magill and Walter Brown of Booborowie; three daughters, Misses Dorothey Brown of Adelaide, and Maude and May of Burra and a number of grandchildren. Five sons and not six as reported last week, saw active service in the Great War.
BROWN, Jean Graham died 12 December 1951
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Mrs. Jean Graham Brown, who died at Gladstone at the age of 55 years, came to South Australia with her husband. Mr. 'Jock' Brown, after the First World War, they first lived at Port Pirie, subsequently settling at Gladstone. She was a prominent worker for the Fighting Forces Comforts Fund during the Second World War, in which her three sons enlisted. She is survived by her husband and three sons -George. Bill and Jack.
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BROWN, Rebecca Jane died 26 December 1901
The death is announced of Mrs. Rebecca Jane Brown, the widow of Mr. Peter Brown, who arrived with his wife and two
children in the ship Harry Lorrequer on December, 25, 1849. Mr. and Mrs. Brown carried on business in Adelaide, Mitcham,
and Thebarton for many years, and Mrs. Brown, died at the residence of her son, in West-street, New Thebarton.
BROWN, Robert
Mr. Robert Brown, who died at the Jamestown Hospital recently, was born at Port Adelaide 78 years ago. As a young man he went to the Jamestown district, where be farmed until a few years ago when he retired to live in Jamestown. His wife (formerly Miss Hauesler) died in1940. There was no family.
BRUCE, Hannah Jane died 02 August 1953
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Mrs H. J. Bruce, of Thames Street, Burra, passed away at her home on Sunday morning at the age of 90 years. She had been in ill health for some time prior to her death. Mrs Bruce was born in Burra and lived in the District all her life. In February of this year a party was held to celebrate her ninetieth birthday when her eight children arrived 'home' and the family reunited for the first time in
21 years. Members of her family, are Mesdames H. Byles, Adelaide E. Marks, Beachport, E. Rawlings, Broken Hill; E. Hunter Port Pirie, and Messrs R. W. A. J. and C. Bruce, Burra, and J. A. Bruce, of Yunta. The funeral took place at the Burra Cemetery at 2.30 this afternoon. C. J. Pearce & Sons, were the funeral directors.
Headstone Burra Cemetery
BRUCE, John Quinton died 08 January 1930
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Mr. John Quinton Bruce, who died at the Gilberton private hospital on Wednesday night, was a well-known Adelaide architect. He became associated with Mr. W. H. Harral as an architect, and the association continued for about 14 years until his death. During those years Mr. Bruce designed many buildings in the city and country. Mr. John Angove. who died yesterday at his residence. Russell-street, Yatala, at the age of 76, was an old colonist. He was a native of St. Cleer. Corn
wall, and arrived in South Australia when 19 years of age. He worked at the Moonta mines for a few years, and subsequently joined the South Australian Railways as an engine driver. He spent about 15 years on the Port Pine and Quorn divisions, and 20 years on the Port Adelaide line. He had resided at Alberton for about 40 years, the last 20 of which were spent in retirement. He was the first superintendent of the Yatala Bible Christian Sunday school, and the first conductor of the church choir. For some years he had been connected with the Salvation Army. He was a member of the Masonic Order. He was twice married. His first wife was formerly Miss Catherine Tresize, of Cornwall, and his second wife. Miss Margaret "Whitelaw, of Yankalilla who predeceased him by seven years. There was no family.
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Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 – 1954) Saturday 5th July 1924 Page 57
The death of Mrs. Bruce, widow of Mr. Henry Bruce, of Brucefield, re moves one of the pioneers of the Kadina district. Formerly Miss Letitia Caroline Cardell, she was the daughter of a wine and spirit merchant in Redruth, Cornwall, and came to South Australia when sixteen years old. Mr. Cardell having previously arrived in South Australia. She became a governess at Woodside, and went to Wallaroo in the early sixties, where she married Mr. Henry Bruce, of that town in 1869. Nine years later Mr. Bruce took up land between Alford and Tickera, at what was subsequently known as Brucefield, Mr. Bruce being the first settler. After three years of struggle and toil, and as the result of dry seasons, loss of stock, long water carting, and the high price of chaff, ruin stared the settlers in the face. Of all the stock with which they commenced farming, only one horse was left, the rest having died through want of water and food. But the pioneers stuck to the land, and when mullenising was practised matters began to improve, as more land could be cropped. Even then the struggle was not finished, as clearing and fencing were costly, but Mr. Bruce and his wife persevered, and were just making appreciable headway when the former died in 1895. The estate was then carried on by the trustees, and with the help of the sons Mrs. Bruce continued on the farm. With the advent of superphosphate an era of prosperity came, and the settlers were rewarded for their tenacity and courage. Mrs. Bruce, in earlier times, was the post mistress at Brucefield, and held that position for 34 years. She was of a genial disposition and the centre of a large circle of friends. Mrs. Bruce was 81 years old, and was hale and energetic till practically to the end. She leaves five sons and three daughters:— Messrs. A. H. and D. E. C. Bruce (Brucefield). W. A. Bruce (Magill), L. C. Bruce (Glen Osmond) and A. D. Bruce (Pine Forest), and Mesdames W. A. H. March (Brucefield), B. M. Kelly (Adelaide), and N. G. Hancock (Hectorville).
BRUNKHORST, August Ludvig died 06 July 1919
A highly-respected and widely-known businessman Mr. A. L. Brunkhorst, watchmaker and jeweller, of Rundle street, Adelaide, died at his residence, North street, Frewville, on July 6. Mr. Brunkhorst, who was in his 71st year, was a thorough master of his craft and was an enterprising trader. His business developed with rapidity from the outset, and the fine building he erected last year at the corner of Rundle and Charles streets is a monument to the success of his undertakings. Mr. Brunkhorst was courteous to all and his happy, obliging disposition, combined with the high standard of his goods, was an important factor in his enjoying such extensive patronage. He had a wide circle of private friends who will sincerely regret his death. His remains were cremated.
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BUCHANAN, George
Mr. George Buchanan, who died at his residence, William Lane, Broken Hill, on March 9, after a long illness, was born at
One Tree Hill 76 years ago. He resided in Broken Hill for 47 years. He leaves a widow and one son. George, and two daughters, Mesdames Fox and Hobb.
BUDER, Anna 1822 - 30 November, 1910
Death of an old Colonist
HOPE VALLEY, December 5.-Mrs. Anna Buder. who died last week, was born in Preilack, Germany, in 1822, and carne with her husband and four children to South Australia in the ship Johanis 52 years ago. They were 22 weeks on the water. They carne to Hope Valley because her mother and brother were living here, and Mrs. Buder remained here until her death. She was left a widow 14 years ago. The children living are: Messrs. Fred Buder, Modbury; Martin Ruder, Gepp's Cross; John Buder, Angaston: and W. Buder. Hope Valley: Mrs. K. Smart. Hope Valley, and Miss Buder, Hope Valley.
BUFFHAM, Robert John died 28.04.1931
Mr. Robert John Buffham, who died at Itall Itali on April 27, was one of the oldest residents of the Quorn district. He was born at Mount Barker in 1859. In 1876, at the age of 15, he, with his parents (the late Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Buffham) and sisters, went to the north, and took up a section of land at Mount Brown, in which locality he resided until his death. He leaves a widow, the daughter of the late Mr. John McSkimming, one son, Mr. C.Buffham, and one daughter, Mrs. Allen Hill (St. Peters, Adelaide). Mrs. W. Ballen (Adelaide), Mrs. Tom Messenger(Adelaide). Mrs. C. A. Harris (Mount Brown), and Mrs. F. H. Lehmann (Oatninga Station, near Port Augusta),are sisters.
BUICK, Caroline Elizabeth died 23 August 1952
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Mrs. Caroline Elizabeth Ann Buick died at the age of 81 years at Kingscote. She was born at Fulham, and lived at American River for 51 years. Her husband, Mr. Malcolm Buick, died 26 years ago. She is survived by two sons, Mr. C. A. M. Buick of American River, and Mr. S. F. Buick, of Walkerville. Her youngest son, Mr. S. M. Buick, was killed in New Guinea In World War II.
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BUIK, Jane Spankie died 14 November 1890
The Late Mrs. W. C. Buik.— We regret to observe the announcement of the death of Mrs. W. C. Buik, which took place at the residence of her husband, Mr. W. C. Buik, Rosemont, Kensington-road, Norwood, on Nov 14. The deceased lady arrived in 1849 by the ship Cornmandel, and remained in Adelaide till the breaking out of the Victorian diggings in 1851, when she accompanied her husband to Melbourne. She returned to Adelaide in 1853, remaining here ever since. She leaves a family of three sons and two daughters, who, with tho exception of the youngest son, are married. She was esteemed by all who knew her for her quiet and unobtrusive manner.
BUIK, William Christie died 06 February 1903
The death of Mr. W. C. Buik, which occurred at his residence on Friday morning was not altogether unexpected by his
friends. For some time past he had been in delicate health, and about three weeks ago his condition became so much worse that he was obliged to keep to his room. Mr. Buik, who was in his 79th year was an old and much respected colonist. He was a Scotchman; a native of Dundee. In 1849 he arrived in South Australia by the ship Coromandel, and began business in Hindley-street as a partner and representative of Messrs. Robert Whyte & Co., hardware merchants, of London. Subsequently he conducted business in the same line on his own account in Rundle-street. He interested himself in the public affairs of the State, and took an active part in the passing of the new Constitution Act and the elections which succeeded it. He served the City Corporation as councillor for Hindmarsh ward from 1863 to 1865, and was Mayor of' Norwood from 1866 to 1868. He also acted as captain of the Scottish Volunteer Rifle Company from 1867 to 1870. Mr. Buik paid a visit to Europe in 1871, and while there made himself acquainted with the working of' several tramway systems. On his return to this State he played a large part in the establishment of the Adelaide and Suburban Tramway Company, being practically the promoter of the scheme, and on the formation of the company he was elected to the position of chairman of directors. In 1879-80 he was Mayor of Adelaide, and was for three years afterwards alderman in the same corporation. He had been identified with many public companies and institutions. As chairman of the board of management of the Belair Inebrite Retreat he did good work, and he was a capable member of the Adelaide District Licencing Bench. His first appearance in Parliament was in 1881 as a member of the Legislative Council, and in this capacity he rendered conscientious service to South Australia for several years. For some years prior to his death he had not taken a prominent part in public matters. General regret was expressed when the news of Mr. Buik's death was made known and the Town Hall bells were tolled as a mark of respect.
BUILDER, Alf
Mr, Thos. Builder (late of Burra) and now of Messres Elder Smith and Co. Ltd., Adelaide, received the sad news last week that his only brother, Mr. Alf. builder, had died suddenly in West Australia. Sincere sympathy is felt for Mr. Builder as only a few months ago his two only sisters, Mrs. Austin (Lizzie) and Mrs. Jennings (Annie) passed away on the same day, the former very suddenly and the latter after a short illness. The Builders are an old Burra family and Mr. Builder sen. conducted a business in the premises now occupied by the "Burra Record".
BURDEN, Millicent Victoria died 13 December 1949
Sister Millicent Victoria Burden, who died recently at the age of 60 years, began her nursing career at the Royal Adelaide hospital. Alter a brief period in the Port Pirie Hospital she joined the DTNA (then in its infancy), serving in various country districts for 17 years. In 1929, she entered the Hospitals Department, and with Matron Anderson opened the Northfield Mental Hospital as supervisory sister. Since Sister Burdon's retirement from that department in 1947 and before joining the DBNS, she served as relieving sister. The only surviving member of her family is Mrs. H. R. Bishop, of Kensington Gardens. Messrs. Frank and Len Burdon died in
World War I.
BURDEN, Philip Henry died 05 October 1902
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Mr. Philip Henry Burden died at his residence, Glenelg, on Sunday morning at the age of 51, after an illness extending over two months. He was born in England, and came here when a child. For several years he lived at Gawler, where he was interested in a couple of mills, and he occupied the position of councillor of one of the wards of that town. He was a member of the firm of Messrs. Jones, Parry and Co., chaff merchants, of Port Adelaide, for a number of years, and during that time resided at the Semaphore. Afterwards he carried on business as a broker, and was well known and liked in mining circles. He left a widow and a family of two sons and three daughters. Deceased was a brother of the late Mr. F. B. Burden, who was at one time part proprietor of "The Advertiser."
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BURDON, Lydia died 21 January 1952
Mrs. Lydia Burdon, of Richard street, Hindmarsh, who died recently in her 80th year was a keen guild worker for the Port Adelaide Seamen's Mission, Nile street. For many years Mrs. Burdon devoted herself to work among the seamen, and was often seen giving the men sweets or gathering together articles for a street market, or decorations for the Christmas party. Mrs. Burdon was the widow of William Arthur Burdon and mother of Linda. Frank, Philip and Gilbert.
BURFORD, Frances died 13 February 1902Advertiser Friday 14 February 1902
Mrs. Frances Burford, widow of Mr. W. H. Burford, died at her late residence West Mitcham, on Thursday, at the age of 69, after an illness which confined her to her bed for two years. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon. |
BURFORD, Robert died 24 October 1905
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Mr. Robert Burford, who died at North Ridleyton on Tuesday at the age of 80 years, came to South Australia over 50 years ago. He was a sawyer by trade, and for some years after his arrival he had a sawpit at Drayton-street, Bowden, where the Church of the Good Shepherd now stands. Subsequently he turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, and was farming at Dublin for some time. A few years ago he took up his residence at North Ridleyton, living a retired life. He left a grown-up family.
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BURGESS, Alfred Pickford died 19 December 1905
By the death of the Rev. A. P. Burgess, which took place at Clarendon on Tuesday morning, the South Australian Methodist Church has lost a most valued worker. The deceased gentleman was a son of the Rev. Dr. H.. T. Burgess (secretary of the
Children's Hospital), and a brother of Mr. C. S. Burgess, of Messrs. F. H. Snow and Co. He began parochia work when sent
to take charge of the Aldgate parish in 1885, and subsequently worked the parishes of Wilmington, Johnsburg, Eudunda, Hawker, Moonta, Strathalbyn, Broken Hill, Laura, and Gawler. In 1902, Mr. Burgess left Gawler, and went to Clarendon, where
he had since laboured. He had been ill for some time, but the latest report received in Adelaide was that he was progressing
favourably, and therefore the news of his death came as a great shock. Mr. Burgess was 41 years of age.
BURGESS, Henry James died 31 March 1935
Mr. Henry J. Burgess. 80. who died in the Booleroo Centre District Hospital, on March 31. had resided in the town for 53 years. Born in England. He came to South Australia in the ship Hesperides in 1875. As a youth he served in the British Navy, and was wounded in the knee at the Ashantee war, and was in hospital in London for some time. This ended his naval career and, coming to this State, he followed the occupation of roadmaking. He was a ganger on the Military road, Largs Bay when it was made. He worked on the Port Germein Gorge road including the Blue Hill. He made many miles of macadamised road in the Booleroo district, and as far north as Blinman. He was a big reader, and was about the oldest member of the Booleroo Centre library. His wife predeceased him.
BURGESS, Martha
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Mrs. Martha Burgess, widow of the late George Burgess, died at her residence, Quorn, on January 22 in her 85th year. Mrs. Burgess originally came from York, W.A., and married Mr. George Burgess of Hd. of Palmer in 1890, living there until his death in 1914. Thirty years ago Mrs. Burgess moved to Quorn, where she lived until her death.
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BURGESS, William Charles 06 June 1865 - 25 November 1902
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Kadina & Wallaroo Times Saturday November 29, 1902
Great regret was felt throughout the district when it became known that Mr. C.W. Burgess, a highly respected farmer here, had succumbed yesterday morning to an attack of pneumonia, following on measles. The deceased was about 38 years of age, and was a hard working and honourable man, liked and respected by all. He leaves a widow and six children, the eldest under 10, for whom much sympathy is felt. The funeral took place this afternoon at the Port Broughton cemetery, Mr. George Andrew conducting the Church of England burial service. Neighbours for many miles around assembled to pay the last mark of respect.
BURGOYNE, George Thomas Cotter died 05 June 1901
General regret was expressed in the city, on Tuesday, when it became known that Mr. G. T. C. Burgoyne, son of Mr. T Burgoyne, M.H.A., had died of typhoid fever at Tarcoola. Some weeks ago Mr. Burgoyne left with a surveying party, led by
Mr. E. King, which is traversing the north-west district, when he was taken ill with the fever, and it was decided to convey
him to Tarcoola, the nearest township. This necessitated a journey of about 100 miles on camel back, and by the time he reached the Tarcoola Hospital the deceased gentleman was in a serious condition. Mr. Burgoyne expired on Thursday last. The news did not reach the city until Monday. His father was greatly shocked upon hearing of his son's death, the burial having taken place on Friday last.
BURNARD, Charles Stodden died 05 April 1931
The death has occurred of Mr. Charles Stodden Burnard, of Salop-street, Kensington in his 93rd year. He came to South Australia in 1840 with parents on the sailing ship Java. Later, he went to California, but after some years returned to South Australia, and took up farming at Windsor, where he lived for more than fifty years. He assisted in opening up virgin country in that district. On his retirement he went to live at Mallala, but for the closing years of his life resided at Kensington. He was a foundation member and a former steward of the Windsor Methodist Church. He is survived by two sons, Messrs. W. Burnard (Parkside), C. F. Burnard (Streaky Bay), and two daughters, Mesdames W. Baker and F. B. Pope, of Halidon.
BURNELL, Clarence
Mr. Clarence Burnell 25, second son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Burnell, died recently at Moonta Mines, following an attack of pneumonia. Deceased, who was born at Moonta Mines, had been away from the district for a short period, working in various parts of the State, and had only recently returned home. He took an active interest in football and cricket, and was a member of the Turks and East Moonta football teams, and the Colts cricket team, being one of the latter's best fast bowlers. He played with the team
about three weeks ago and took to his bed on returning home.
BURNELL, Eliza Ann died 17th November 1913
DEATH OF AN OLD COLONIST.
Mrs. Eliza Ann Burnell, who died at Largs Bay on Monday, had been a resident of Hindmarsh for 63 years. She was nearly 89 years of age, and came to South Australia with her two brothers (Messrs. J. E and R. C. Milton) in the ship Statesman, which arrived in February, 1850. She married the late Mr. G. Burnell in 1851, and he was well known in Hindmarsh as a wool-scourer for many years. With the exception of short periods spent in Western Australia. Victoria, and on the Murray, she had lived at Hindmarsh since she arrived in the State. Mr. Burnell, who invented wool-pressing and wool-drying machines, which proved to be exceedingly valuable to the industry, died in 1894. Mr. A. E. Burnell, of the Co- operative Building Society, is the only son, the daughters being Mrs. H. Lincoln, of Adelaide, and Miss Burnell, of Largs Bay.
BURNS, Catherine died 19 February 1918
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Headstone Redhill St. Martin's Catholic Cemetery
BURNS, Francis died 29 July 1919
BURNS, Margaret died 01 October 1890
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Margaret Burns resided with her son, and later also with her daughter-in-law, in the Clare district and later in the Hundreds of Koolunga and Barunga. The family pioneered a selection in the Hundred of Koolunga; then later they moved to the Hundred of Barunga in 1875, in which hundred Margaret had made a selection of Section 287. After this family had settled in the Hundred of Barunga, Margaret Burns continued to live with her family until her death, which occurred at her son's residence, near Snowtown, on Wednesday 01 October 1890.
Headstone Redhill St. Martin's Catholic Cemetery
BURRAGE, William died 03 July 1905
Mr. William Burrage, of Gladstone Road Prospect, who died last week at the age of 63 years, was a well-known resident of that suburb, where 'as contractor he made most of the roadways. He was born at Tam O Shanter Belt, in South Australia, in 1842 was engaged as a cattle-breeder-on Yorke Peninsula for several years, and subsequently carried, an farming pursuits near the Lower North-road for 44 years. He left a widow, one son (Mr. J. Burrage), and one daughter (Mrs. P. J. Merrigan)
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Mr. Samuel Burt, of Delungra, whose death occurred last week, was born at Kirkaldy, Scotland, in 1850, and came to Australia with his parents in 1852. His father, Mr. Robert Burt, was a highly educated man, and his mother was the daughter of a Scottish peer. The family first settled in Hindmarsh, where Mr. Robert Burt conducted the first grammar school. Mr. Samuel Burt spent most of his life on the land, though he was an expert builder and architect, having designed and built many halls and churches, hospitals and residences in various parts of South Australia. He settled in New South Wales in 1910 on a farming and grazing property about a mile from Delungra. Nine years ago he was prostrated by a paralytic stroke, but regained a good deal of his normal health till twelve months ago, when he had a recurrence of the malady. He was highly respected. He left a widow and a large family.
BURTON, George died 02 June 1904
The secretary of the Marine Board received a telegram on Friday from the acting harbourmaster at Port- Pirie, stating that
Pilot G. Burton had died, on the previous evening at the age of 62 years. On receipt of the message the secretary forwarded a telegram to Mr. Francis, asking him to convey the sympathies of the board and its officers to the widow and family of the deceased. Pilot Burton was well-known at Port Adelaide, and for a number of years command sailing vessels trading between Australian ports. Three of his well known commands were the schooners Lily and Annie Taylor and the brigatine Madalene, which belonged to the late Mr. J. Russell, of Woodville. He remained a master in Mr. Russell's service until April, 1884, when he was appointed a pilot for the Spencer Gulf, service by the Marine Board, a position he occupied until his death. The deceased has left a widow, one son, and two daughters, all of whom are grown up.
BUSCH, Alice Ellen nee FOSTER 21 January 1887 - 14 August 1956
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The late Mrs Alice Ellen Busch, of South Clare, who was interred at Clare Cemetery on August 14, had been a resident of Clare for over 20 years, and was born 69 years ago at Cuncliffe. She was the widow of the late Mr. H. W. Busch of Cowell. A service was conducted in the Clare Methodist Church by the Rev. D. J. Howland. the funeral directors were Messrs. A. J. Bowley & Son and the pall bearers Messrs O. Gertau, J Walden, T. E. Prettjohn and M Klinberg. Mrs Busch had four in family as follows:- Mr John Busch of Toowoomba, Queensland; Doris Mrs. C. S. Simpson, of Thebarton and Mr Charles Busch of Thebarton and Mr. Peter Busch of Prospect. There are five brothers and one sister of the deceased living.
The late Mrs Busch was of a kindly nature and took considerable interest in recent years in the meetings of the Clare Pensioners Assoc. She was a keen gardener and had a wide circle of friends. To the bereaved family we extend our sincere sympathy.
Headstone Clare General Cemetery
BUTLER, Caroline died 08 February 1902
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DEATH OF AN OLD COLONIST.
Mrs. Caroline Butler, relict of Mr. E. H. Butler, of Port Adelaide, passed away on Saturday, at the age of 69 years. The deceased lady was a colonist of 54 years, having arrived in 1848, and with the exception of two years spent in the West, whence she returned about eight months ago, she had resided at Port Adelaide ever since. The members of the family which survive her are Mrs. J. G. Rofe (daughter), Mr. J. B. Butler, of Port Adelaide, who is a member of the seaport City Council, and Messrs. Henry and George Butler, and five sons in West Australia.
Headstone Cheltenham Cemetery
BUTTERFIELD, Henry George
Mr. H.G. Butterfield whose death at Lockleys on Monday was announced in our obituary column yesterday, was a well known worker in the interests of the Royal Agricultural Society. He was a member of the Agricutural Committee for 36 years and when he retired about six months ago on account of ill-health he was made a life member. For many years he was a well known figure at the Shows in his capacity as Marshall of the stock ring. Mr. Butterfield, who was 65 years old, was born at Fulham and was a son of Mr. & Mrs. W. Butterfield. His early years after leaving school were spent in the north and for 14 years he was with the Kelly family at Riverton. Nearly 40 years ago he returned to Fulham and established a well-known herd of Fresian cattle there. His operation were most successful and when he retired about 11 years ago, his son Frank carried on his farm and dairy.
Mr. Butterfield was a Justice of the Peace for 20 years and connected with the Druids' Lodge for 32 years. For about 20 years he was a member of the Woodville District Council and the esteem of his colleagues was shown by the presentation to him on his retirement of a group photograph of the Council and staff. Mr. Butterfield was associated with the Fulham Methodist Church and was one of the founders and trustees of the Brooklyn Park Methodist Church.
He was interested in sport and was prominent in cricket and bowls. He married Miss Julia T. Hill a daughter of Mr. Thomas Hill of Tarlee and she is left a widow.
The family consists of a son (Mr. Frank H. Butterfield) of Fulham and four daughters (Mesdames H.G. Prettejohn and M.McGowan of Lockleys. Mrs. L. Paech of Underdale and Mrs. V. Brittain of Meldreth Park) There are 11 grandchildren.
BUTTERFIELD, Thomas died 25 September 1905
Mr. Thomas Butterfield died at his residence St James Park, Findon, On Monday, at the age of 55 years. He arrived in South Australia with his father the late Mr. William Butterfield, and settled at the Reedbeds. With the exception of a few years, spent in farming at Riverton, Mr. Butterfield passed the whole of his life at Reedbeds, where he was highly esteemed. He left a widow and 10 children.
BUTTERFIELD, William died 14 December 1903
Mr. William Butterfield, who died at his residence, Fulham (Reedbeds), on Dec. 14 was an old colonist. He arrived in South Australia in 1852, having been born Staffordshire and married prior to his departure from England. He had a son & daughter alive on his arrival, but the daughter did not live long. Having been accustomed to agricultural pursuits Mr. Butterfield continued in that branch of industry, and his 6 living sons have followed their fathers footsteps. Soon after his arrival Mr.Butterfield removed to the Reedbeds, where he had resided for 30 years. For 22 years he remained in the one house but 8 years ago he had a paralytic seizure, and his family deeming that he had worked long enough, built him a house near Henley Beach, where with Mrs. Butterfield, who survives him, he had resided ever since. Two weeks ago he had a second stroke, and towards the end of last week, the third attacked him, and he succumed on Monday. Dr. Corbin attended him. Mr. Butterfield left six sons (Messrs. Thomas, John, James, Henry, David and George Butterfield) and 2 daughters (Mrs. Fewings of Findon and Mrs. Wood of Cheltenham) All the sons live in the vicinity of Fulham, except Mr. W. Butterfield who is on the Peninsula. Mr. Butterfield has left forty frandchildren.
BUTTERY, Percy died 19 May 1952
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Mr. Percy Buttery, died on May 19 after a short illness, aged 67. He was a director of Buttery's Ltd., Norwood. During his life he was an active church worker and ember of choirs at Clayton Church, Maylands Methodist and Henley Beach Methodist. He is survived by a widow, daughter and two sons.
Headstone Payneham Cemetery
BUTTON, Patricia Elizabeth Freeman died 25 October 1931
Intense sympathy was expressed for Mr. and Mrs. Harrold Button of Kooringa, on Sunday last when it became known that their little daughter Patricia (Patty ) had passed away after a sharp attack of pneumonia. Patty was the younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Button and would have reached her second birthday in December. Of a bright, happy little nature Patty's death will cause a big blank in the home. The Funeral took place on Tuesday morning when a representative gathering at the service was expressive
of the sympathy felt for the bereaved parents in their great sorrow. The hearse was covered in beautiful floral tributes and the little casket carried to the grave by choristers from the St. Mary's church Kooringa. The service was conducted by the Rector, the Rev. J S W Coles. Amongst those present was the Mayor 9T H Woollacott Esq) and members of the Burra Town Council of which Mr. Button is a Councillor.
BYRNE, Catherine Ann died 29 November 1927
Mrs. Tom Byrne, another well known resident of Kooringa, passed away at the Burra Hospital on Tuesday at the age of 68 years.
We understand Mrs. Byrne had been in delicate health for some time. Her only daughters Alice, Mrs F. Williams and Mary, Mrs. N. Penns, reside at Redruth.
BYRNE, William David died 28 December 1941
Mr. William D. Byrne whose death occurred recently at a private hospital in Adelaide was born at Strathalbyn 73 years ago. He
was the eldest son of the late John and Catherine Byrne. In 1905 he Joined the SA police force, serving for many years at Port Pirie,
and later as a plain clothes constable in the west end of Adelaide. He retired 13 years ago with the reputation of capability and courteousness. In retirement Mr Byrne was untiring in bis work among tbe poor. Mrs. Byrne formerly Miss Margaret Crowe of
Auburn, survives him