NAIRN, John Fernie died 15 May 1948
Mr. John Fernie Nairn, who died recently at Prospect, was born at Kapunda in 1877. He succeeded bis father in business there, and in 1901 married Miss Janet Duncan of Kapunda In 1906 he entered into partner snip with bis brother at Broken Hill, where he was Chief of the Caledonian Society in 1913. In 1914 he opened a business at Morgan, later founding the Morgan Electric Supply Co. with the late Mr. David Duncan. He retired in 1946. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge from 1903. A widow, two sons, Alex and Colin, and three daughters. Laurel (Prospect). Mrs. Listen (Victor Harbor) and Mrs. Jackman (Somerton) survive.
Headstone North Road Anglican Cemetery
NAISH, Frank John died 10 May 1904
The friends of Mr. F. J. Naish, formerly, of Glenelg, will regret to hear of his death which took place at the Private Hospital, North Adelaide, on Tuesday. The deceased was 60 years of age, and was born at Winchester, England. He came to South Australia in 1868, after serving his, articles in architecture in the old country, and spent three years in the Northern Territory, being principally engaged in gold mining. Mr. Naish was the first in South Australian to volunteer for the Zulu, war in 1879, but a contingent was not dispatched, and his services were not availed of. Subsequently he pursued his profession in the metropolis. For many years he was architect to the South Australian Company, and to the Adelaide University having designed the new wing the foundation stone of which was laid by the Prince of Wales, while he also was the architect for the Elder Hall and numerous other buildings. Mr. Naish served for some time in the Hydraulic Engineer's Department of the Civil Service. He was a councillor in the Brighton Corporation until recently, but otherwise took little active interest in public affairs. His wife and three sons-Messrs. R. L., W. J., and C. L. Naish survive him.
Headstone Brighton St. Jude's Anglican Cemetery
NAISMITH, Martha Jane died 26 November 1927
Mrs. Naismith. who died on November, 26 at Black Rock, was the widow of Mr. T.D. Naismith. Before her marriage she was Miss Martha Noblett. Mr. aud Mrs Naismith were prominently connected with the Baptist Church in the district. In the days before a church was built there services were always held at their home. The surviving members of the family are Messrs. A. Naismith (Port Wakefield), R Naismith (Black Rock) and C Naismith (Burnside). Mesdanes N. S. Lillecrapp (Walloway) and Newbold (Monteith), Sister Edna Naismith and Misses Ida and Muriel Naismith (Burnside)
NANCARROW, William James died 19 March 1927
Mr. Willian James Nancarrow, whose death was recently announeed, was in his 57th year. He was at one time widely known as a singer, and a member of a Moonta choir which rendered Cornish carols with great effect. A native of Victoria, he was brought to this State by his parents, who settled at Moonta. He lived for some years at the Peninsula town, and was in business as a draper there. Later he removed to Port Pirie but dat ing the last few hears of his life he was employed by John Martin & Company Ltd. He took an interest in Sunday school and band of hope work, and was a member of the Methodist Church choir at Moonta, and while at Port Pirie he was a member of the Male Voice Choir.
NAPIER, Adelaide Mary died 03 January 1904
Our Mount Gambier correspondent telegramed on Monday - Deep regret is felt locally at the death of Mrs. Napier, wife of Captain Napier and daughter of the Hon. George Riddoch of Kooine. The death occurred at Kalangadoo yesterday. The deceased, who was 30 years old had been in indifferent health some time. Last year Mr. Riddoch went to England to see her in Cheshire, and brought her out with him on his return from the old country. The funeral will be held at Mount Gambier on Wednesday, a special train being engaged to bring the body and mourners from Kalangadoo.
Headstone Mount Gambier Lake Terrace Cemetery
NASH, Archibald Thomas died 19 May 1933
OBITUARY. In the passing of the late Mr. A. T. Nash at the Burra Hospital on May 19th this district has lost one who has had a lifelong association with many residents. The deceased was a careful persevering farmer, and a generous neighbor who found pleasure in assisting others whenever opportunity offered. Deep sympathy is felt for the bereaved and family.
NASH, Sidney died 26 March 1952
Mr. Sidney Nash, who died in Gladstone at the age of 56 years, was a member of the 6th Pioneer Battalion in World War 1 and had been in the SAR permanent gang until his health failed. He was custodian of the Institute and a member of the local RSL sub-branch. He is survived by a widow (nee Myrtle Cromble), two sons and three daughters, Ron, Laurel, Dawn, Lois and Brian.
NAUGHTON, Alicia Elizabeth aka Sister Mary Imelda died 03 November 1914
At the St. Dominic's Priory, North Adelaide, on Wednesday morning, the Coadjutor Archbishop, the Most Rev. Dr. Spence, presided over a requiem mass for the repose of the soul of Sister M. Imelda Naughton. The Rev. M. O'Byme conducted the service. Sister Naughton was a daughter of Mr. M. Naughton, of Farrell's Flat, and was at the time of her death on Tuesday in her 42nd year, having been an inmate of the priory for 21 years.
NEATE, John died 23 February 1916
Mr. J. Neate, who had resided at Caltowie for many years, died recently at the age of 73 years. He was a native of Gloucestershire, and arrived in South Australia 52 years ago by the ship Eastern Empire. In early life he was in a butchering business at Lockleys with the late Mr. J. Williams, but later took up farming, and spent some years at Mallala.
In 1874 he proceeded to Caltowie, and continued agricultural pursuits there until his retirement about six years ago. Mr. Neate left a widow (who was a daughter of the late Mr. T. 0. Watson, of Fullarton), and .five sons Messrs. G. W. Neate (Yeelanna), J. T. (Cummins), Charles (Clare), W. M. (Caltowie), and F. H. (Harden). His daughters are Mesdames G. W. Proctor and F. H. Proctor (Yeelanna) and Miss C. F. Neate (Caltowie). He was a member of the Caltowie Methodist Church and of the Institute committee, and also served as a district councillor for a long period.
NEIGHBOUR, William died 11 June 1901
The death is announced of Mr. William Neighbour, at Port Victor. The deceased gentleman, who was one of the oldest Residents of the district of Encounter Bay, arrived in South Australia in the ship Baboo, in 1846. He was born at Bushey,
Hertfordshire, in 1823, and two days after landing at Port Adelaide Mr. Neighbour and his wife started on their journey to
Encounter Bay in a bullock dray. Mr. Neighbour went to the Daisy Hill goldfield in 1851, but he stayed there a few months
only, and returning to Victor Harbor he was employed in the construction of the jetty, which he also took part in the
making of the bridges over the Inman and Hindmarsh rivers. Mr. Neighbour held the position of librarian of the Port Victor Institute for l8 years. He leaves a widow, two sons, two daughters, 14 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.
NEIL, Edward J died 28 June 1940
Mr. Edward J. Neil who died in Calvary Hospital on June 28, was born at Clare in 1866, and for many years lived in that district. He later went to Port Pirie, where he was employed for many years with Associated Smelters. Later he engaged in growing oranges at North Walkerville. He leaves two daughters —Mrs Walter Johnson and Mrs. Will Tyler.
NEILL, Florence Ilma died 16 May 1926
Mrs A. G. Neill of ''Wheetelande' Farrells Flat, died with painful suddenness at Hanson on Sunday afternoon last. She had attended the afternoon service at the Hanson Methodist Church and after the service was standing outside the church and whilst conversing with a friend complained of a headache. She sat down on the footboard of their car and immediately collapsed and died in a few minutes. Dr Steele of Burra, was phoned for and on arrival pronounced life extinct. The body was afterwards removed to her late home. The deceased lady who was 50 years of age leaves a widower, five daughters and two sons to mourn their great loss. It was only in April last that Mr and Mrs Neill celebrated the anniversary of their silver wedding. The funeral took place at Cheltenham.
NEILL, Mary Brown died 08 August 1912
Mrs. Neill, widow of Mr. John Neill, died at her residence, South Esplanade, Semaphore, on Thursday, aged 85 years. She
was born at Knaresiborough, Yorkshire, and cane to South Australia in 1850. She was married the following year, and had
lived in the Port Adelaide district up to the time of her death. The surviving members of her family are Mr. W. Neill, of McLaren Vale; Mr. J. C. Neill, Port Adelaide, manager for Messrs. George Wills & Co.; Mrs. T. Sinclair, Mrs. T. E. Greer, and Mrs. E. LeMessnrier. The late Mr. John Neill was for many years accountant for Messrs. J. L. Simpson at Port Adelaide, and at one time a member of the Marine Board.
NEILL, Thomas Warwick
Mr. Thomas Warwick Neill of McLaren Vale, who died recently in his 93rd year, was born at Rosewater. At the age of 17 he went to Strangways Springs in the employ of Hogarth and Warren, and later for 15 years managed Lake Roy, his father's station property in the South East. At the age of 50 he bought a farming and vineyard property in McLaren Vale, and during his residence there he
was president of the local branch of the Liberal Union and a member of the Noarlunga District Council. A week before his death. Mr. and Mrs. Neill's diamond wedding was celebrated. Mr. Neill has left a widow, a son and a daughter, all of McLaren Vale.
NELDNER, Florentina Clarissa died 02 October 1938
Mrs. Florentine Clarissa Neldner (nee Jaensch). 59, of Freeling. who died on October 2. was born at Greenock. In 1898 she married Mr. Johannes Edward Neldner. They took up farming near Freeling and had lived there ever since. Mrs. Neldner was a prominent member of the Herberge Christi Lutheran Church, and for many years was organist. She was the vice-president of the Herberge Christi Ladies' Guild. She left a widower, one son (Mr. J. C. Neldner) and two daughters (Mrs. Ed. Mattiske and Miss Grace Neldner). Three grand-children, also a father, one son-in-law, and daughter-in-law, seven brothers and five sisters.
NELSON, Catherine died 21 April 1948
Mrs. Catherine Nelson, an old and respected resident of Alberton, who died recently, lived in the same house for nearly 51
years. Born in Grenfell street, Adelaide on June 2, 1865, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Doyle.
She has left a family of six sons and two daughters. Six sisters and three brothers also survive.
NELSON, Damil Ferns died 06 March 1912
"A very large section of southern residents says the "'Southern Argus" will hear with deep regret of the sudden death of Mr. D. F. Nelson, who for some years had been widely known throughout the south as the travelling representative-of Messrs. Clutterbuck Bros., of Adelaide, and who had been one of the most highly respected of all the commercial men on the roads. Mr. Nelson had suffered for some little time past with an internal complaint, but no grave symptoms had shown themselves till Monday last when he had a severe attack at the Terminus Hotel here where he had stayed for many years. Next morning he was so much worse that Mr. Hillman sent for Dr. Formby, who advised his immediate removal to the private hospital for an operation. The exploratory incisions revealed the fact that the mischief had gone too far for surgical skill to avail, and Mr. Nelson gradually sank. One of his sons came up on Tuesday, but his widow, who is seriously ill, and other members of his family were unable to, get here in time to be with him before he died. Our Port Adelaide representative writes:-The late Mr. Nelson was well known at Port Adelaide, where for many year. He was connected with the Customs Department. For a long period he was chief landing waiter at the South Australian Company's crane wharf under the late Colonel J. C. .Ferguson (landing surveyor) Mr. Nelson was a gentleman of great ability, and held in high esteem by the public. In the early nineties the Western Australian gold boom attracted him to that State, and he was fairly successful in his search for the precious metal. He was captain of the Port Adelaide Rifle Corps, a prominent lodge member and a justice of the peace.
NETTLE, Edward died 11 November 1905
Mr. Edward Nettle, who died at South terrace last week, was a colonist of 49 years. He arrived at Kapunda from Cornwall in 1856, and entered into mining pursuits. In 1857 he went to the Burra, and lived there for five years. H e married Miss Martha Rosewall, daughter of Mr. Thomas Rosewall, of that town. In 1862 he went to Moonta, where he resided for six years.
When gold was discovered in Victoria he, with others, went over to that State, and took up his abode at Steiglitz goldfields
for about 10 years. In 1877 he returned to Moonta, and (with the exception of three years, which he spent in the Northern Territory in charge of the Wheal Danks copper mine) resided there until 1891, when he came to Adelaide to live. In 1892 he went to Hillgrove, New South Wales, as underground captain of the West Sunlight mine, which position he held for about seven years. In 1899 he again returned to Adelaide, where he resided until his death. The deceased left a widow, two daughters-Mrs. W. J. James, North Unley, and Miss A. Nettle-and four sons Messrs. E. J. Nettle, of the Education Department, Hammond; W. J. Nettle, of Messrs. Barrett & Netile, Port Pirie; and H. and A. Nettle, of Western Australia.
NEUMANN, Charles (Carl) died 18 June 1949
Mr. Charles Neumann who died recently at Quorn was the oldest son of the late Mr. and Mr. E Neumann, of Gawler South. He was employed by Martins and May Bros. at Gawler before leaving to work at the Islington Railway Workshops. In 1903 he was transferred to Quorn where he worked for 26 years until his retirement 20 years ago. He leaves a widow and three sons.
NEVIN, Thomas died 10 June 1952
Mr. Thomas Nevin, who died at the age of 85, was born at Burra and was a pupil teacher at the local school from 1883-86. Mr. Nevin entered the Adelaide Teachers' Training College in 1887. He was appointed head teacher of Copperhouse School, near Burra. in 1889 and head teacher at Mallala (1898), Victor Harbor (1911) Strathalbyn (1916) and Edwardstown ( 1920 ) . While at Mallala he gained the subjects for the BA in his spare time, but was not awarded the degree because he had not matriculated. Mr. Nevin is survived by two daughters— Mesdames H. S. Vawser (Millswood Estate), E. L Beck (Poochera). four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Headstone Mitcham General Cemetery
NEWLAND, Watts died 25 June 1913
Mr. Watts Newland, whose death on Wednesday was announced in "The Advertiser" yesterday, was one of the pioneers of the State. Mr Newland who was in his ninety-third year, was born in Staffordshire, and was the eldest son of the late Rev. R W Newland, who brought a party to South Australia in the Charles Forbes in 1839. Mr. Watts Newland, who was then about 19 years of aged, with two other members of the party, landed at Holdfast Bay and walked overland, taking two bullocks and a cow to Encounter Bay. The Charles Forbes sailed into that bay a day or so later, and landed the other members of the party, who settled there, and engaged in agricultural and pastoral pursuits. The Rev. R W newland was the Congregational minister of that district for many years. After remaining at Encounter Bay for some time Mr. Watts Newland decided to start on his own account and took up land in the Tatiara district, and became a sheep farmer. He stayed in the South East for some time, and then disposed of his property. He next settled in the Hindmarsh Valley, and while there became a member of the district council of Port Elliot. Later on he returned to the South East as manager of Mrs. Leak's station, and on retiring from that position went to Port Lincoln to take charge of the Poonindie aboriginal station, which belonged to the Church of England. He was there engaged in raising sheep for many years. He subsequently made a trip up the Darling River, with a view to taking up land but returned to Adelaide and during the past 30 years he had lived a retired life at Woodville.
Headstone Cheltenham Cemetery
NEWTON, Janet Clarke
Mrs. Janet Clarke Newton who died at het daughter's residence, George street. Mount Gambier, at the age of 74, recently, formerly lived at Jamestown. She was born at Giles's Flat, Ashboume, and was the widow of Mr. Arthur Thomas Newton, of Jamestown.
Children who survive are:— Lillian Lane (Prospect). Muriel E. Green (Prospect). Marjory Wurst (Nailsworth), Herbert Arthur (Flinders Park), Ronald Clarke (Henley Beach), and Marion O. Millard (Mount Gambier).
NEWTON, John died 16 August 1906
Tuesday August 21 1906
DEATH OF MR. JOHN NEWTON. The many friends of Mr John Newton, for a number of years the landlord of the Commercial Hotel, Mount Gambier, will regret to hear of his demise during last Thursday night at his residence, the Natimuk (VIC) Hotel. Mr Newton was subject to rheumatism and gout and had been ailing off and on from these complaints before he left Mount Gambier 15 years ago. He was 67 years of age. Born in Limerick, Ireland, Mr Newton, when a young man, came to Australia in company with his two sisters (Mrs Clonan, Mary's Mount Station near Gunnedah, NSW; and Mrs S Spain, Penola Road, Mount Gambier, and landed in Portland (VIC) about 45 years ago.
Soon afterwards Mr Newton was employed on Moorak Station, Mount Gambier and some time later took over the Commercial Hotel, Mount Gambier, which he carried on for about 25 years, and which afterwards has been conducted by Mr. John Spain, his nephew.
In 1891, 15 years ago, Mr Newton left Mount Gambier for Coleraine (Koroit Hotel) where he carried on a hotel keeping business for 4 or 5 years. From there the deceased went to Horsham VIC, and for sometime had the White Hart Hotel there.
Afterwards he purchased the Natimuk Hotel and removed to that town, where his death took place. Mr Newton was well and favourably known in Mount Gambier.
His widow, Mrs Newton survives; also one son (Mr J Newton of Natimuk), and two daughters (Mrs F Hagelthorn of Horsham and Miss Newton of Natimuk). Mr W Newton of Suttontown (Mount Gambier) is a brother of the deceased. The remains were brought to Mount Gambier on Saturday evening and interred in the local cemetery on Sunday, when a very large number of residents paid there lasts respects to the memory of the deceased. The cortege was one of the largest seen in Mount Gambier for some time. The pallbearers were Messrs C.C. Kennedy, W. Spain, M.J. Hayes, J. Newton, T. Newton, T. Preece, J. Butler and G.B. Renfrey, who are old friends or relatives of the deceased gentleman. The Very Rev Dean Ryan officiated at the gravesite, and after the service made complimentary reference to the deceased. He said the deceased would be remembered by the older generation at any rate, as one that had done considerable service for the Roman Catholic Church in Mount Gambier, as he was one of the foremost in rendering effective assistance in the building of the new church. The generosity, and although he had been so many years away from Mount Gambier, it was apparently his last wish that his final resting place should be at Mount Gambier, indicating that his heart was here though he lived so far away. Mr J. Newton and Mr F. Hagelthorn were Present at the funeral, the arrangements for which were in the hands of Mr G.B. Renfrey.
Headstone Mount Gambier Lake Terrace Cemetery
NEWTON, Margaret died 24 September 1885
Death. We have to announce the death of Mrs Newton, Mother of Mr John Newton of the Commercial Hotel, which took place at the residence of her son William, on the Penola Rd, on Wednesday last, at the ripe old age of 82 years. Deceased, who was well known and highly respected throughout the district came from County Clare, Ireland 17 years ago direct to Mount Gambier to join her sons, who had settled here and was accompanied by her husband who died several years ago. The funeral will leave the residence of her son, Mr William Newton this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Border Watch, Mount Gambier.
OBITUARY our obituary column today contains a notice of the demise of Mrs Newton, relict of the late Mr William Newton, which occurred on the morning of the 25th inst. At the residence of her son William. The deceased who was the mother of John Newton, of the Commercial Hotel, Me Thomas Newton, of Riverina and late of Mount Gambier, Mr Michael Newton, late of Port MacDonnell but now of Ballarat; and Mr William Newton, of Mount Gambier, had attained the ripe old age of 82 years. Accompanied by her husband Mrs Newton left her native place, County Clare, Ireland about 1868 and came to her sons at Mount Gambier. Her husband died about 16 years ago. The funeral took place yesterday and was largely attended. The Revs Dean Ryan and Father Hourigan conducted the funeral rites.
NICHOLAS, Richarda died 19 December 1944
Mrs. Richarda Nicholas, who died on December 19. lived in Port Augusta West for nearly 50 years. She was born at Burnt Creek. Victoria in 1856, and was only two and a half when she and her two sisters were brought by their mother to South Australia to live with her uncle Mr. James King, founder of James King and Son. Hindmarsh. She was married on April 11 1895 by Canon Honcraft. In 1943 when her health failed, she made her home with her sister, Mrs. Ede, of Croydon, at whose residence she died Mrs. Nicholas had no family. She is survived by one sister, who is 91.
NICHOLLS, Arthur Guy died 22 August 1948
Mr. Arthur Guy Nicholls, whose death occurred recently at Torrens Park, had spent 50 years in China as a missionary for the China Inland Mission. He was born in 1871 in North Adelaide and educated at Prince Alfred College. Later, coming under the influence of the Rev Lockart Morton, Mr Nicholls offered to go to China as a missionary. There he translated many of the gospels into native tongues. He was the eldest son of the late Mr. A. R. Nicholls and Mrs. E. W Nicbolls. of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. Before leaving for China Mr. Nicholls was a lay preacher and a worker in the Walkerville Methodist Church. A widow, a daughter and three sons survive.
Headstone Mitcham General Cemetery
NICHOLLS, Elizabeth Ann died 09 January 1860
Advertiser 10th January, 1860
DEATH FROM BURNING.-On Monday, January 9, a young girl aged 10 years, named Eliza Anna Nicholls, died at the Hospital from the effects of some severe burns she received at the residence of Mr. Grey, Enfield, on the 6th instant.
NICHOLLS, Fanny died 02 June 1902
The death occurred recently of Mrs. J. W. Nicholls, one of South Australia's oldest residents. The deceased lady landed in South Australia in. the year 1837 from the ship Navarino, with her brother-in-law, Mr. H. Watts, the first Postmaster-General of South Australia. Some years later she married the late Mr. J. W. Nicholls, a barrister, who had held the position of gentle man-in-waiting to her late Majesty Queen Victoria. Mrs. Nicholls, who until her death resided in one of the eastern suburbs, was widely respected.
Headstone St. Mary's Anglican Church Cemetery, St. Mary's
NICOLLE, Henrietta Gertrude nee MUDGE 03 April 1867 - 20 September 1915
Border Watch - 22 Sept 1915
The death occurred on Monday morning of Mrs. Nicolle, wife of Mr. T.H.S. Nicolle, headmaster of the Mount Gambier public school. The deceased lady had suffered for a considerable time from an incurable internal disease, and her death was not unexpected. The deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Mudge, of Baroota. She was a native of Noarlunga, where she was born 48 years ago, but spent most of her life at Baroota. She was an active worker in the Methodist Church in those parts of the state where she had been residing and was prominent in movements of a progressive social character. Her illness prevented her making many acquaintances at Mount Gambier, but those who were privileged to know her respected her very highly. She leaves her husband and a young family for whom much sympathy is felt. The funeral will take place at Kapunda to which place the remains were forwarded by train on Monday night. A number of the members of the Masonic Lodge of which Mr. Nicolle is a member, followed the hearse to the railway station, and the members of the Methodist Young Men's Class were also present as a mark of respect.
NICOLLE, Thomas Hellier Sarre 07 October 1866 - 12 July 1925
Education Gazette August 14th, 1925
It is with deep regret that we record the death of Inspector Nicolle. At the beginning of this year Mr. Nicolle found that his health was such as not to permit him to undertake his inspectorial duties, and he applied for sick leave. At first, his many friends hoped that a long rest and medical treatment would restore his strength, which, during the last year, had shown signs of being sapped; but as the weary months passed, it began to be realized that Mr. Nicolle's once robust constitution had been strained beyond hope of recovery. He died on Sunday morning July 12th, at the Memorial Hospital, North Adelaide.
Thomas Helier Sarre Nicolle was born on October 7th, 1866. His boyhood was passed at Kapunda and, in the school of that town, in those days in charge of the late W.L. Neale, young Nicolle, at the age of fifteen, began his official career as a pupil teacher. In 1887 he entered the Training College after having served six months as a temporary assistant at Port Adelaide. The beginning of 1888 saw him installed as head teacher in Koonunga School. Then, for brief periods, he acted as locum tenens for head teacher at Port Wakefield and Stone Hut respectively. The next year he spent as an assistant, first amid familiar scenes at Kapunda, and then at Wallaroo. In 1890, he became head teacher for three years at Baroota; and then his services were transferred for a similar term to Merriton; the end of the next three years saw him at Wolsely ready for two years' service; next came five years at Tarlee, where discerning judges saw that there was a much higher position yet to be filled by the young man. Auburn was his next post, and his five years' service there won praise from his inspectors and admiration from the townspeople. After spending a few months at Edithburgh, he became an assistant inspector, and during the next five years there were few of the faraway schools in this State that could not show his signature in their inspector's register. In 1913, he was appointed head teacher in the busy town then known as Petersburg. Two years later he was at Mount Gambier, where his official success was marred by a domestic bereavement. In 1916, he began his seven years' term as headmaster of the Currie Street Observation School, and as an organizer and a trainer of teachers for rural schools, so crowned his work as a teacher that at the beginning of 1924 he was gazetted an Inspector of Schools.
In this brief account one must not omit to note, however briefly, one special service that Mr. Nicolle rendered to teachers of small schools. In 1913, under the auspices of the Education Department, he published a small brochure entitled, "Notes for Guidance of Teachers in Small Schools." Three editions have since been published. It embodied the results of his experience, both as an assistant-inspector and a trainer of rural teachers at the Observation School, and proved to be a trustworthy chart to guide the young teacher when navigating the shoals and shallows that fringe the wide sea called Education.
Headstone Kapunda Cemetery
NICHOLLS, Mark died 16 March 1945
Mr. Mark Nicholls of Henley Beach, formerly of Torrensville, who died recently, was foreman wood turner at the Globe Timber
Mills for a number of years, later suiting a business of his own which he conducted for 34 years. He has left a widow, five daughters and one son.
NIESS, George
Mr. George Niess, who died in the Penong Memorial Hospital at the age of 65, had kept a store in Penong since 1921. He went to the West Coast first at the age of 18, having been born at Norwood, and with the exception of four years in Victoria, spent the rest of his life there. He returned to manage Watraba Estate to enable his brother-in-law to go to World War I. He is survived by a widow (formerly Miss Lillian Dora Brown), of Watraba, and one son. Mr. Nieass took an active part in all district activities.
NIGUET, John Petes died 30 March 1903
Our Mount Gambier correspondent, writing on March 31, said: -Yesterday the Rev. John Petes Niguet died at the residence of
his son-in-law, the Rev. F. W. Matschoss. The deceased gentlemen was born in Berlin, on December 21,1811, and was thus in his 92nd year when he died. He was educated in a Lutheran theological college in Berlin, and on leaving the college he sailed for Australia, arriving in 1837 as a missionary to the aborigines in Queensland. The Rev. gentleman was engaged in that work for l8 years, when he was transferred to Ballarat in 1855, and he laboured at Ballarat for nine years. In 1864 he came to South Australia, settled in Angaston district, and entered upon the charge of a Lutheran church at Light's Pass. For 23 years he remained there. After leaving the Angaston district he had charge of the Pirie-street Lutheran Church in Adelaide for over two years. A little over nine years ago his wife died, and as he had spent nearly 60 years in the ministry, he gave up the active work of the church, and came to Mount Gambier, where he resided until his death. The rev. gentleman was one of the oldest Lutheran ministers in Australia, and during the whole of his life enjoyed good health. A year ago he received a stroke of paralysis, and shortly before his death he had a second attack, which proved fatal. He has left three sons and six daughters. The sons are Messrs. C. W. Niguet (Melbourne), A. T. Niguet (America), and H. P. Niguet (Mount Gambier); and the daughters are Mrs. S. Olden (Ballarat), Mrs. A. E. Roberts (Yorke's Peninsula), Mrs. M. J. Reusch (Tanunda), Mrs. E. W. Wishart (Angaston), Mrs. Braun (Hahndorf), and Mrs. F. W. Matschoss (Mount Gambier). There are nearly 60 grandchildren.
NITSCHKE, Christian died 16 February 1901
Mr. Christian Nitschke, a colonist of 44 years, died suddenly at his residence, Yahl Paddock, on Saturday evening. The deceased retired as usual to rest and on his son going into the room he was surprised to see his father suddenly fall backwards and faint, from which he never recovered, failure of the heart's action being the cause of death.
He was 82 years of age, and has numerous relatives in the south east.
Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 – 1954) Saturday 5th July 1924 Page 57
Miss Agnes Christian Niven, late of Southfield school Angle-avenue, Parkside, who died on Tuesday, at the age of 78, was born in Dundee. Forty years ago she came out to her sister, the late Mrs. T. D. Pearson, and soon after her arrival in this State she opened the Southfield school. She had a large number of pupils, a great many of whom are well-known Adelaide people. Four and a half years ago she gave up the establishment. She had had failing health for two years. Miss Niven was deeply interested in everything in connection with education, and particularly art work. During her whole life in this State she had been connected with Chalmers Church, North-terrace, and she did much church work in Parkside. She had a large circle of friends, by whom she was highly respected. Her old pupils all had a great love for her, and she often received letters from them, which she much appreciated.
NIXON, Henry Kemp Brown died 15 October 1861
Advertiser 28th October 1861
PORT ELLIOT. [From our own Correspondent.] October 26.
Since my last communication, I am sorry to have to report the lamented death of our respected Corporal of Police, Mr. Nixon, which took place on the 15th inst. Some time since, Mr. Nixon, while conveying a native prisoner to gaol, received at his hands very
severe injuries in the face and head, and from the post mortem examination which was made by Dr. Hill, there cannot be a doubt that they caused his death, at the early age of 27. Mr. Nixon was the son of the late Capt. Nixon, of the 96th regiment, and both as a private friend and public officer was held in the highest esteem. His remains were followed to the grave by the largest company I have ever seen in Port Elliot, and included the members of the Loyal Goolwa Lodge of Oddfellows, of which Mr. Nixon was a member.
NOBLE, Polly died 08 February 1951
Mrs. Polly Noble, of Tenth street. Pirie West, who was in her 87th year, died while spending a holiday with a daughter at Christie's Beach. Known affectionately to many as 'Gran,' she had assisted at the births of more than 1,000 children at Port Pirie during
nearly 40 years' practice as a midwife. Mrs. Noble, who was born in England, came to South Australia as a girl and had lived in Port Pine more than 5O years. Her husband died 33 years ago. Four daughters and a son survive. There are 24 grandchildren, 31 great
grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren.
NOCK, Joseph died 01 June 1904
Mr. Joseph Nock died suddenly at his residence, Dudley-street, Kew on Wednesday morning, aged 66 years. He arrived in South Australia 62 years ago. For many years he conducted a storekeeper's business at Tarlee, where his sons now are engaged. He removed to the Semaphore recently, owing to failing health. His widow and family survive him. He was a brother to Mr. David Nock. His remains will be interred in the Woodville Cemetery, this afternoon
NOONAN, John died 03 February 1915
GEORGETOWN. February 6 - Mr. John Noonan, one of the most successful of the pioneers of the Gulnare Plain, died here on February 3. He was born in County Clare in 1840, and came, to South Australia with his parents in 1831.
The family first settled at Gumeracha and farmed land rented from the South Australian Company. Later they moved to Kapunda where they lived for l8 years. When the Northern Areas were opened up Mr. Noonan selected land on the Gulnare Plain, where he combined wheat and sheep farming. Being successful, he was able to add to his property, and at the time of his retirement to Georgetown, five years ago, he was the largest farmer in the district. He was a justice of the peace, and also a member of the North-Eastern Licensing Bench. For many years he represented Gulnare in the Georgetown District Council and for a considerable time was chairman. In religious matters he always took a leading part. At Yackamoorundie in the early days, and later on at Georgetown he, was a firm supporter of the convent schools. One of his daughters joined the Dominican Convent at Cabra, and Sister Modesta of the St. Joseph's Convent is his sister. He married a daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Hynes, of Gulnare in 1865. He left a widow, six sons Messrs J.J. Noonan, .of Hornsdale; .T. M. Noonan, of Gulnare, P. F. 'Noonan, of Jamestown: H.J. Noonan, of Georgetown: J. L, Noonan, of Gulnare; and C'L. Noonan, of Adelaide, and five daughters Mrs. W.M. Martin, of .Jamestown: Mrs. J. C. Myatt, of Georgetown. and Misses D. G., and A.M. Noonan, of Georgetown
Headstone Georgetown Cemetery
NORMAN, William (90th birthday celebrations)
90th birthday celebrations
Mr. William Norman, of Woodville, completes his 90th year to-day, and his friends will be glad to know that he is still in possession of all his faculties, and in fair health, considering his great age. He was born in 1814 at Newbold, on Avon, in Warwickshire, to which parish or the adjoining one of Cosford his ancestors migrated during the sixteenth century. There has ever since been a representative of the family occupying the farm immediately adjacent to the village of Newbold. When 14 years old he began his apprenticeship to the milling trade with his uncle, Mr. Charles Berridge, of Broughton Astley, who was at that time working the watermill in Stenboro parish, the steam mill at Broughton Astley, and the windmill at Cosby, all in Warwickshire. Mr. Norman's hours of work were regularly from 5 in the morning till 9 at night, and occasionally an extra hour thrown in to attend to the wind-mill, as whenever the wind rose during the night the apprentices were usually called to look after the mill. After completing his apprenticeship as a miller, he lived for some years in London, and during the Chartist riots was enrolled as a special constable, and retains to this day the baton then served out to him. On April 29, 1849 with his wife and family, he left London in the sailing vessel, Louisa Bailey, and arrived at Port Adelaide on September 3 in the same year. Other passengers by the same vessel who still survive were Mrs. T. D. Putcher, Malvern; Mrs. John Boundy, Rose Park; Mr. Frederick Searcy, Maylands; Mr. William Brooker, Kent Town, and his son, Mr. William Brooker, of Woodville. Mr. Norman at once settled down at Hindmarsh, where the flour mill owned by the late Mr. Thomas Magarey was then in active work, but could not secure employment. In consequence for a short time he raised limestone on the North Adelaide hill tor the late Mr. James Harrington. Early in 1850, however, a position was offered him at the Hindmarsh mill, which he accepted, and remained there during the whole of the period when the rush to the Victorian gold diggings took place, the attractions to the Victorian diggings were so great that the late John Shepherd and himself were for a time the only skilled employees left in the mill. Mr. Shepherd (smitten with the gold fever) suggested going to the diggings also, and Mr. Norman intimated to his employer that if Mr. Shepherd left he would be obliged to do the same, as it was impossible for one man to carry on the mill. Mr. Magarey offered to pay them both double wages if they would stay, and this they agreed to do. During this period it was with the greatest difficulty that the mill was kept running, because of the scarcity of labor, and one engineer was so eager to reach the diggings that he left his engine to take care of itself while it was running, and without giving his employer or anyone else any notice of his intention. At that time most of the wheat came from the districts near Adelaide, and Mr. Norman states it was no I uncommon sight at 6 o'clock in the morning to see loads of wheat (mostly German wagons, many drawn by bullocks) stretching from the mill gates as far as the Port-road, waiting to be unloaded. Later on Mr. Norman became foreman of the Hindmarsh mill, and eventually a partner in the firm of Magarey &Co., finally leaving in November, 1864, to go to Salisbury, where he purchased the flour mill at present occupied by E. Davey & Son. He worked this mill until December, 1873, when he finally relinquished the milling industry, and has since lived in retirement at Kilkenny. Brompton, and Woodville, where he has been since 1876. In the year 1850 Mr. Norman became a member of the Loyal Hindmarsh Looge, I.O.O.F. and Court Happy Home Louge, A.O.F.. at Hindmarsh. He has continued a member ever since, and is probably the oldest local Forester. Mr. Norman was one of the committee through whose efforts Taylor's bridge across the Torrens was erected. For a short time he was librarian of the Hindmarsh Institute, and during nearly the whole of his Australian life he has been a member of the Hindmarsh Congregational Church, of which, he was a deacon for many years.
He was not unmindful of the poor, whom he always readily assisted. Mr. Norman has always been an enthusiastic gardener,
taking a special interest in the raising of vegetables and flowers, and even now it is with difficulty that he is persuaded to leave the work in the garden to younger men. His sight, hearing, and memory are all good, and but for weakness in his legs it is difficult to realise that he is of such advanced age.
His family consists of Mesdames W. S. Mitton, A. Burnell, and G. Sinde, of Hindmarsh;
F. Bignell, of Walkerville; Miss Norman, who lives with him at Woodville; and his sons are Messrs. William and A. E. Norman. His grandchildren number 22, and there are 10 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Norman died in March 1891.
NORRIS, Ethel Maud Mary died 24 January 1952
Mrs. R. D. Norris. who died at the Ardrossan Hospital at the age of 75 years, was an old resident of the Paskeville district. She was born at Two Wells, and same to Paskeville with her parents, the late Tom and Louisa Loller, in 1890. Mr. Loller was manager of the old mail station for John Hill and Co. Five years later she married Robert David, the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Norris of Kent Farm, Paskeville, where Mr. Norris still resides. Surviving Mrs. Norris are five sons— Bert and .Jim (WA). Ross (Dublin), Stan (Cowell), Les (Paskeville). and four daughters— Ethel (Cowell), Thelma and Hazel (Paskeville), and Mena (Norwood). There are 17 grandchildren.
Headstone Greens Plains West Cemetery
NORTON, Frederick died 11 February 1948
Mr. Fred Norton, who died at his home in Victoria street, Goodwood, recently, in his 88th year, was born at Leasingham, near Auburn, and was the third son of early pioneers. He received bis education at Stanley Grammar School and took over a business from his father in Riverton, where he remained until 1911. He also carried on farming and viticulture, establishing the Wooroora cellars. He was a member of tbe district council for 15 years, an original member of the Agricultural Bureau, and a trustee of the
Methodist Church, the institute and the recreation ground.
NOTTAGE, Thomas Day died 01 June 1905
Mr. Thomas Nottage, a resident of Meadows for many years, was found dead in his house yesterday afternoon. The deceased, who lived alone, had been in ill health of late, and on Monday last consulted Dr. Woods, who gave him a bottle of medicine. Mr. William Nottage, who lives some distance away, became rather uneasy at not seeing his brother about, and sent his son up to the house yesterday to make enquiries. Mr. Walter Nottage knocked, at the .doors, but got no response, and being unable to get into the house, he took a- pane- of glass out of a window, and gained access. Upon entering his uncle's bedroom he was shocked to see him lying dead in bed. The time of his death is not known, but it is supposed that he died about Wednesday or Thursday, as a lamp was still burning near his bedside. The cause of death is not known, but probably, the deceased died from suffocation after taking an overdose of medicine, as the bottle was empty, and Mr. Nottage was lying face downwards on the bed. Dr. Woods and Mounted-Constable Pearce were summoned, but under the circumstances an inquest was deemed unnecessary.
NOURSE, George died 10 November 1927
Mr. George Nourse who passed away at the Burra Hospital on November 10th was a colonial. He was born at Hamilton South Australia in 1858 and when 14 years of age his father took up land in that district and engaged in farming and his son worked on the farm until his marriage with Miss Hannah Howe. The couple then went to Mannahill where Mr. Nourse worked on the permanent way for three years. He afterwards bought land in the north but owing to bad seasons had to give that up. They then went to West Australia but after two years had to return owing to Mrs Nourse's health. Yongala was their next place of residence
where they remained for six years, From that place the family went to Broken Hill where Mr Nourse was employed by the McCullock Carrying Co. as driver. On the death of his wife in March, 1918, Mr. Nourse left and came td Booborowie where for about six years he was employed by Mr. H. Melvin Collins. In June, 1926, he decided to retire and returned to Broken Hill arid speculated in property meaning to take his ease but being of an intensely energetic nature he returned to Mt. Bryan where his eldest son is employed by Mr. A. G. Gebhardt, of Mackerode Station. He also found easy employment at Mackerode where to his considerate employer until his last illness, he gave loyal service. The late Mr. Nourse never took an active part in public matters or sport but was always keenly interested and willing to help. Of a kind, genial personality he made a host of friends by whom he was highly esteemed and will be greatly missed. Two sons and three daughters survive, Mr. Stanley Nourse, 'Mackerode,': Mt. Bryan; Mr. Frank Nourse, Adelaide; Mr Gordon Nourse Broken Hill; Mrs. L. W. Hardie, Wollongong, N.S.W.: Mrs. W. Dobbie Broken Hill; and Mrs. W. Butler Booborowie. There- are 15 grandchildren. The funeral took place at Kooringa on .Friday, when the service was conducted by the Rev. W. Harris and the funeral arrangements by Messrs G. J. Pearce and Son.