SABINE, Eustace Powhaten died 09 September 1902
Mr. Eustace P. Sabine, the well-known merchant, of Waymouth-street, whose private residence is at North Adelaide, died
suddenly on Tuesday morning. The deceased, who was 64 years of age, was born at Bury St. Edmunds, England, and arrived in South Australia in 1852. He was with Dr. Brown on Matawarangula station for two or three years, and on coming to
Adelaide joined the firm of Messrs. Joseph Stilling & Co., with whom he remained until a dissolution of partnership occurred
many years after, when he started business on his own account, as a commercial agent. Mr. Sabine was up to the time of his death on the committee, and one of the auditors, of the South Australian Horticultural and Floricultural Society. He leaves a widow, four sons, and one daughter.
SALMON, Joseph James died 28 May 1902
The Rev. J. J. Salmon (the Methodist minister at Mallala) died from the effects of enteric fever on Wednesday, after an illness lasting four weeks. His death is greatly regretted in the district, as he was highly esteemed, not only in, but beyond the bounds of his own denomination. Prior to the union of the Methodist churches he was a Primitive Methodist minister, and had filled the presidential chair of the denomination. He leaves a widow and six children.
SAMBELL, Alf
Mr. Alf Sambell. who died at Tibooburra (N.S.W.) in his 73rd year, was resident in the Milparinka district for many years. He was the eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Sambell, of Laura, and was born at Gumeracha. As a young man he was engaged In
carrying goods from Buna and from Terowie to Broken Hill. Mr. Sambell in later years undertook contracting work, dam sinking and fencing for the late Sir Sidney Kidman in New South Wales, and afterwards turned his attention to gold prospecting. He was unmarried. Sisters and brothers who survive him are:—Mesdames. Summers (WA), Hanlin (Renmark) and Bourne (W.A.). and Messrs. T. J. (UColta) J.H. (W.A.). and H. A Sam bell (Prospect).
SAMBELL, Herbert Angas died 27 February 1951
Mr. Herbert Angus Sambell who died recently at the age of 72 was born at Belalie, the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Sambell. He was educated at Franklyn, near Terowie. As a young man he went to WA, taking up pioneering work, and was later engaged in mixed farming in the Bridge town (WA) district. In 1911 he returned to SA and at Laura he had a carrying business. Since 1931 he had lived at Prospect. Surviving members of his family are five daughters.
Headstone Dudley Park Cemetery
SANDERCOCK, Archibald
Mr. Archibald Sandercock. who died suddenly at his residence, Eton street Redfern S.A. on June 29, was born at Clinton Centre, Yorke Peninsula. He was the eldest son of the late James Sandercock and Mrs. A. L. Hammond, of Lynton avenue. Millswood Estate. In 1912 he married Miss Myrtle, Rowe, of Norwood, and settled in Goodwood. Later he moved to Redfern, where he worked up a successful business. The deceased was a member of the Buttermakers' Association, Ice-makers' Association, and Wholesale
Miiksellers' Association. He was also a member of the Goodwood Masonic Lodge and Druids' Lodge. He left a widow and three children. Kathna and Claude, of Redfern and Mr. Harold Sandercock. of Murray Bridge. There is one grandchild.
SANDERS, George
Another pioneer colonist has joined thegreat majority in the person of Mr. George Sanders. of College Park, who died at Netley, Mount Barker. the residence of his brother, on Thursday. He was the third son of the late Mr. George Sanders, who with his family, arrived in the colony by the barque Delhi, on December 24. 1839. Early in the following year he settled on the Echunga Creek, and took an active part in local public affairs, being for several years Chairman of the Echunga District Council. Mr. George Sanders, who hasjust died, was for many years in partnership with his father and brothers in pastoral and agricultural pursuits. Afterwards he engaged in mercantile affairs at Kanmantoo. On leaving there he made his home in College Park, where he remained until failing health demanded country air, which, however, did not recoup his waning strength.
SANDLAND, Kathleen died 24 November 1926
Quite a gloom passed over the town on Wednesday last when the news came through from Adelaide that Miss Kathleen Sandland had passed away after a long and painful illness. The eldest daughter of Mrs. Caroline and the late Jonn Chesters Sandland, of 'Kya Lami,' Kooringa the deceased young lady was born at Koonoona station, near Burra. She was also the eldest grand-daughter of the well known pastoralist, the late James M. McBride, of Burra. Of a wonderfully bright, happy nature, Miss Sandland, from her earliest infancy onward, drew around her a large circle of friends. She had a philanthropical disposition, and was never happier than when assisting to relieve suffering and distress. For years past it had been a labour of love to her, assisted by her sisters and others, to arrange a Christmas tree, supper, and concert for the patients of the Burra Hospital, and the absence of her bright personality will create an immense blanK.at the function this year. Her church duties were also faithfully carried out; even when her health scarcely permitted such exertion. About two years ago her health began to fail, and although everything possible was done, and at times hopes were very bright that the malady from which she suffered had been eradicated she, a few weeks ago, became worse, and went to Adelaide, but nothing could be done, and she passed away as stated, maintaining a brave spirit to the end. The funeral took place at Kooringa on Thursday mid-day, when the scores of beautiful floral tributes received showed the love and respect in which she was held, the coffin and hearse were a mass of these beautiful emblems, and a car load full of wreaths followed the hearse. The service at the grave was conducted by the Rev. F. B. Hewitson, and the funeral arrangements by Messrs. C. J. Pearce and Son.
Headstone Burra Cemetery
SANDOW, George died 27 May 1931
Mr. George Sandow, who died at his residence, High-street, Unley, was born at Kenwyn, near Truro in Cornwall, in 1845. He came to Australia in the ship David Matthews, when he was three years old. His family took up land at Burra,which was then an uncultivated area, and Mr. Sandow, sen., built a mud hut on the banks of the creek, where the family lived, struggling to gain a living from the soil. The next move was to Port Wakefield district, and after remaining there for several years, Mr. George Sandow took up land in the lower north. He farmed in the hundred of Narridy for 32 years. For the past 21 years he had lived at Unley. Mr. Sandow was a member of the first District Council of Narridy, and held this position for 15 years. He leaves a widow and several children.
Headstone Mitcham General Cemetery
SANGSTER, Christopher Bagot
MB BS Adelaide(1931) MRCP(1934) MRACP(1938) MD(1941) FRACP(1947) FRCP( 1963)
Christopher Sangster was born in Burra, South Australia, where his father and grandfather were both doctors. His mother, Ruby Kathleen (née Turnbull), was the daughter of a bank manager. On the death of Sangster’s father in 1915 she moved with her three sons to Adelaide.
Educated at St Peter’s College, Christopher had an outstanding sporting career. He was head prefect and captain of cricket, football, tennis and athletics in 1925. Subsequently he continued his sporting interests at Adelaide University, where he captained the cricket and football clubs, and for four years captained the South Australia amateur football team. In later life he was an active tennis and golf player, being elected to life membership of the Royal Adelaide Golf Club in 1979.
On graduating he emulated his fathers 1896 feat of winning the Everard scholarship for the highest marks in his final year. After completing his RMO year at the Royal Adelaide Hospital he went to London where he obtained his membership of the College in 1934. On his return to Adelaide in 1935 he commenced private practice as a consultant physician, from which he retired 50 years later. That same year he was appointed assistant honorary physician to the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
In 1939 he married Helen Elizabeth Burston, daughter of Sir Samuel Burston [Munk’s Roll, Vol.V, p.63], and they had four children - Robin, John, Andrew and Helen. With the advent of war he enlisted in the Australian Army Medical Corps and rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel, seeing service in Alice Springs, New Guinea and Bougainville. He later served as commanding officer of 121 Australian General Hospital, Northfield, and of the Repatriation General Hospital, Daw Park.
In 1941 he was awarded his doctorate from the University of Adelaide for his work on rheumatic fever. After the war he returned to the Royal Adelaide Hospital where he was a much respected teacher of generations of medical students and became honorary physician to the hospital in 1955, a post he retained until his retirement in 1968. He was a foundation fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand. In addition he served for 46 years as visiting physician to the Home for Incurables and as visiting physician to the Repatriation General Hospital, Daw Park. For 17 years he served as chief medical officer to the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society and, for 35 years, as a councillor to the Royal Automobile Association of South Australia, including five years as senior vice-president.
As well as his sporting interests, Christopher Sangster was a keen gardener. He had many friends of all ages and was extremely proud of his family for whom he had a deep affection. Sadly his wife died in 1992.
J F Sangster
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Courtesy of Ian Turnbull
SANTO, Elizabeth died 28 February 1904
The ranks of the old colonists were further thinned on Sunday morning by the death of Mrs. Santo, widow of the Hon. Philip.
Santo. The deceased lady arrived in the State by the ship Brightman, from Plymouth, of which town she was a native, in
the year 1840 and her death will be regretted by a large circle of friends. She left four daughters-Mrs. J. S. Greer, Mrs. J.
Smith, Mrs. T. J. Gore, and Miss Santo.
SANTO, Philip died 13 June 1868
Death of Mr. P. Santo, Jun.— A large section of our readers will regret to hear of the death of Mr. P. Santo, jun., only son of the Hon. Commissioner of Public Works. He first took ill on Sunday, June 7. He came to business on Monday, but was compelled to leave about midday, and on Tuesday he sent to Mr. Kidner, homoeopathist who found him suffering from ulcerated sore throat, and this
subsequently turned to diphtheria. On Friday morning, as no sign of improvement exhibited itself, Dr. Campbell was called in, but then dangerous symptoms had appeared, and although the patient rallied somewhat towards the evening, complaint soon took a more malignant form, and at half-past 3 o'clock on Saturday morning he died, his father, mother, and some other relatives being with him to the last. The deceased, who, we believe, was born in the colony, was 25 years and six months old. Less than two years ago be married Miss Kidner, who is thus at a very early age left a widow with one child. For several years Mr. Philip Santo was a pupil of Mr. John L. Young, and besides carrying off prizes for proficiency in science and other subjects of study, be won the attachment of his fellow-scholars by his amiable disposition and frank and gentlemanly deportment and bearing. It is a mournful satisfaction to his friends to know that he endeared himself to all who knew him. For some time he has conducted his father's business, and the qualities he displayed in this responsible situation gave high promise for his future career.
On Monday afternoon, June 15, at 3 o'clock, the remains of the deceased were conveyed from North-terrace to the Cemetery. The funeral cortege consisted of a hearse, four mourning coaches containing relatives and intimate friends, and 20 carriages and other vehicles, in which were a large number who thus testified their sympathy with the bereaved, and at the same time their respect for the memory of a highly promising, warm-hearted, and upright young man who has been cut down so suddenly. A considerable time before the arrival of the procession at the grave many had congregated there, and when the coffin was borne between two rows of young men mainly connected with the Grote-street Christian Church, of which deceased was a member, there was a dense mass standing near. Mr. T. J. Gore. M.A..conducted the service, and made some special and appropriate references. In addition to relatives, fellow Church members, and others intimately connected with the deceased, we noticed the presence of the Revs. Dean Farrell and J. Pollitt, the Hons. T. Reynolds, E. Solomon, and T. English, Capt Hart, Dr. Campbell J. L. Young, W. Everard, R. G.Thomas, A. S. Neil, S. J. Way. W. H. Bundey, J. Neil, J. Mellor, J. Padman, Robin, G. S. Fowler, Delano, C. S. Hare, Samson, D Gall, C. Birks, D. Murray, J. Whiting, A. Murray, C. Farr, H. Giles, J. Darling, G. Shaw, and others.
SARA, George (90th Birthday celebrations)
Mr. George Sara having today attained his 90th birthday, the members of the Methodist communion, of which he has been a member since the age of 19 years, tendered him a congratulatory social in the Methodist Church. Willunga, this evening. About 100 were present. Many congratulatory letters from all parts of the State, and several from Western Australia, were read by the Rev. J. Pearce. Representatives of the Methodist Church from all parts of the district spoke in eulogistic terms of the guest as a Christian and a citizen; Mr. Crisp, the steward, stating that on reference to the church records, he found that in 1853 Mr. Sara was appointed circuit steward at Willunga, and between then and 1866 he had been appointed to the position ten times. Mr. W. J. Blacker, M.P., and others also spoke in appreciation of the guest's good qualities. Mr. Sara, in responding, gave an account of his life. He was born in the parish of Mylor, Cornwall, on November 30, 1813, being the youngest of eleven children. His mother died while he was in his childhood. At the age of 9 years he left school, and until 15 years of age worked as a farm hand and in a copper mine. At 15 he was apprenticed to a builder until 21. At 19 years, of age he joined the Methodist Church, and has ever since taken a most active interest church work, having repeatedly held every lay office except that of local preacher. For six years he was engaged in assisting to build many large and important edifices in Cornwall. In 1836, he married. In March, 1848, he left Plymouth for South Australia, arriving here in the ship Westminster, with his wife, four sons, and a nephew, on July 9 of the same year. Within a few weeks of his arrival he came to Willunga, and was engaged in assisting to build the tower of the local Roman Catholic Church. Then he helped to build the Anglican Church and rectory; after which he worked on Butter worth's mill, at Aldinga, and many private buildings in Willunga. During the gold fever he, with two sons and his nephew, visited the Victorian fields, remaining there for about six months. . On his return to this State he began contracting on a large scale, and for years was actively engaged in building many important Government works, including the Currency Creek via- duct, railway stations from Riverton, to the Burra, Gladstone Gaol, and other large buildings. His last work was supervising the demolition of the old and erection of the new Methodist Church at Willunga. He is still in full possession of all his faculties, and was apparently, up to September last, as strong and robust as the average man of 60 years. The sudden death of his eldest son, which occurred in Western Australia last September, occasioned him a severe shock, from which he has not fully recovered, although able to get about without difficulty. Mr. Sara was twice married, both wives having predeceased him. He had four sons, three of whom are living.
SARGENT, Eliza Elvy died 12 April 1953
Mrs. Elvy E. Sargent, who died recently at Clare, was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Piggott, who were among the earliest settlers at Clarendon, where she was born in 1866. Two years later her parents removed to Watervale and then to Morchard. In 1887 she was married to Mr. George Sargent, of Murray Town. Alter farming tor 19 years at Murray Town, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent purchased Brook Park, Crystal Brook, where they lived until 1915 when they retired. The surviving members of the family are Victor, Olive (Mrs. Fulwood). Ivy (Mrs. Harding) and Eric. There are 17 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren.
Headstone Crystal Brook Cemetery
SARGENT nee THISELTON, Margaret Bannon died 23 May 1952
Mrs. Margaret Bannon Sargent, wife of the late John Henry Sargent, died at Gladstone, at the age of 85 years. She was born at Coromandel Valley, daughter of the late Mr. George Thiselton. She is survived by her 12 children Mesdames A. H. Barnes (Ethel), Quorn; M. Adams (Eva), Nailsworth; C. O. Bennett (Pearl), Plympton; F. J. Spencer (Tot), Plympton; J. W. Gale (Maud), Boscabel, WA; F. B. Cook (Irene), Gladstone; Mr. Len Sargent, Gladstone; Mrs. F. C. Cook (Amy), Banner Mr. Jack Sargent, Gladstone; Mr. George Sargent. Nyaline. WA; Mesdames D. Winter (Fanny), Pt. Pirie and C. Boyce (Jane), Minlaton. There are 21 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren
Buried Gladstone Cemetery
SASSELLA, Joseph died 21 May 1952
Mr. Joseph Sassella, who died at Bordertown on Wednesday, aged 74, was well known throughout the district as a pruner of fruit
trees. He was also a cornet player in a number of brass bands in the South-East and Western District. He leaves a Widow, two daughters and a son.
Headstone Bordertown Cemetery
SAUNDERS, Thomas died 13 September 1901
Mr. Thomas Saunders, an old resident of Hindmarsh, died on Friday morning. In his early life Mr. Saunders was connected with the old Hindmarsh Cricket Club, and he was a subaltern in the Reedbeds Cavalry. For several years he was a director of the Bowden Building Society, and was a past officer to the Loyal Hindmarsh Lodge of Oddfellows and Court Happy Home. Mr. Saunders was in business as a butcher on the Port-road for many years.
Headstone Bordertown Cemetery
SAWYER, Richard died 07 July 1938
Mr. Richard Sawyer, who died in the Port Lincoln Hospital on July 7, was one of the few remaining people who could claim to have been born in Port Lincoln more than 80 years ago. He reached his eighty-second birthday the day before his death. Mr. Sawyer was
born in a little one-roomed stone building erected by his father and known as "Proper Hut." which is still standing, just off Proper road. Practically the whole of Mr. Sawyer's life was spent in and around Port Lincoln. At one time he and his brother Charles
owned Reevesby Island, and for many years farmed it and kept sheep there. He was also the occupier of Mickera station for about 18 years. This is situated near Sleaford. Mr. Sawyer married Miss Amelia Diggins, who was also born in Port Lincoln, and with
seven children, still survives. They are Mesdames D. Warner, R. N. Meadows, A. G. McKeen, Miss Annie Sawyer, Messrs. Rueben. George, and Marum Sawyer, all of Port Lincoln, with the exception of Mrs. Meadows, who resides at Wudinna. The burial took
place in the Happy Valley Cemetery.
Headstone Port Lincoln Happy Valley Cemetery
SCAMMELL, Lavinia Annette died 09 July 1904
Mrs. Luther Scammell died at her residence, Thomas-street, Unley, on Saturday morning. Mrs. Scammell arrived in the State with her mother in 1838. Her father the late Mr. George Bean, had preceeded them. The late Mrs. Thornber was amongst their fellow passengers. In, the year 1855 the deceased was married to Mr. L. Scammell, who represented the district of Torrens in the first Parliament under constitutional Government. Mr. Scammell subsequently joined the late Mr. Faulding in the well-known drug business at Adelaide. During the past 42 year's Mrs. Scammel had resided at Unley, where she was greatly respected by a large circle of friends. She was of a philanthropic disposition, and took an active interest, in the Blind School and 'in the various charitable institutions of the State. Her death, which occurred on Saturday morning, was unexpected. On Friday she was apparently in her usual health, and on Saturday morning she rose at 7.30, and half an hour later she had passed away. Mrs. Scammell left in addition to her widower, five sons and three daughters.
Headstone Mitcham Anglican Cemetery
SCHAPEL, Ann died 06 April 1948
Mrs. Ann Schapel, who died recently at her home in Edwin avenue, Collinswood, at the age of 85, had lived for 32 years in the Huddleston district, where her husband, the late Mr. E. H. Schapel, was employed by the SA Railways as a signalman. She has left three sons, Messrs. Frederick and Ernest Schapel, of Adelaide, and Philip Schapel (Crystal Brook), and three daughters, Mesdames G Cronin (Adelaide) and W. Blunsden (Collinswood) and Miss Molly Schapel (Collinswood).
Headstone Dudley Park Cemetery
SCHIEMENTZ, Lucy
Mrs. Lucy Schiementz, who died recently at the residence of her daughter. Mrs. V. Osborne, of Henley Beach, was an old Gawler identity, being the youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Barrett, of White law Gully Estate, Gawler. Her younger years were spent in Gawler. She at tended the public school and was a member of St. George's Church. After her marriage to Mr. Paul
Schiementz, of Lyndoch, in 1905, they settled at Paracombe where she was actively connected with the church and school and progress committees.
SCHMIDT, Fritz George died 26 January 1940
Mr. Fritz George Schmidt, who died last month, was born in the Macclesfield district in 1862. He was apprenticed to the coachbuilding trade, and eventually started a coachbuilding business in Wakefield street with the late Mr. Harry Hewitt as partner. Later he moved the factory to Glandore. where he carried on for many years. As motors superseded carriages and buggies, he opened the first service station for the sale of petrol on the Anzac Highway. He was one of the foundation members of the Coachbuilders Association, and was president for several years. He was a member of the West Torrens District Council for some time, and was instrumental in starting the Glandore and Grassmere Progress Association, of which he was president. He did much for the benefit of the Weigall Oval and the Peake Oval. In 1885 Mr. Schmidt married Miss Fanny Maud Wiles, who predeceased him. Of a family of six, four survive—one daughter Mrs Bernard Hoad of William street Hawthorn, and three sons, Messrs. Arnold, Louis and Rudolf Schmidt.
SCHMIDT, Heinrich Ernst Wundenberg died 28 May 1931
Mr. H. E. W. Schmidt, 77, who died at Ramco, near Waikerie, was a brother of Councillor F. G. Schmidt, of the West Torrens Council. He was one of the most popular mounted constables along the River Murray. About 36 years ago, three criminals, Edward George, John O'Brien, and Edward Oliver, escaped from Adelaide gaol. They were arrested, but when being returned to Adelaide, escaped at Blanchetown. They were recaptured by Mounted-Constables Shanks (now living in retirement and Schmidt, for which they received honorable mention by the Police Department. Since joining the force in 1875, Mr. Schmidt had been stationed at Overland Corner, Morgan, Mintaro. Auburn, Renmark, Mannum, and Echunga. Since his retirement he had owned a farm at North-West Bend, near Morgan. He left a widow and seven children.
Headstone Waikerie Cemetery
SCHMIDT, Joachim died 12 March 1906
Our Mount Gambier correspondent telegraphed yesterday: -Early this morning Mr. Joachim Schmidt, one of the pioneer settlers of the district, died suddenly at his residence, Compton, at the age of 68. He had been in indifferent health for several
weeks, but almost recovered, and his death was unexpected. He was a native of Germany, and a colonist of 51 years' standing, most of which time he spent at Mount Gambier.
Headstone Mount Gambier Lake Terrace Cemetery
SCHMIDT, Mary Ann
Mrs. Mary Ann Schmidt, who died at Hyde Park recently, was formerly a well-known resident of Gladstone. She was born at Melrose, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter. She married Mr. Charles F. Schmidt and conducted farming at Wilmington. About 30 years ago they took over the Commercial Hotel at Gladstone, and subsequently conducted a general store. Her husband died in
1926. Mrs. Schmidt was one of the leading workers and organisers for patriotic funds during World War I., and was a keen gardener and a successful exhibitor at local shows. She is survived by three daughters — Mesdames P. Cole (Wilmington) , B. M. Birrell (Hyde Park) , P. E. M. Brown (Northfield)
SCHMIDT, Phyllis Maria died 19 July 1932
Great sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Fairchild of Booborowie, in the death of their only daughter, Phyllis (Mrs Schmidt) which occurred at her parents residence yesterday at the age of 28 years. We understand that Mrs. Schmidt who has not been in good health for some time only went to Booborowie last week and her death has come as a great shock to her relatives and friends.
SCHIRMER, Johann Gottfried Hermann died 28 March 1931
OBITUARY
Mr. Johann Gottfried Hermann Schirmer, whose death has occurred at his residence, near Cambrai, was born at Eden on 1866. He came to Cambrai (then Rhine Villa) with his parents at the age of 11 years. He, like his father, took up farming. In October. 1897, he married Johanne Magdalena Klitscher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Klitscher, of Bower. He was an active member of the St. John's Lutheran Church at Cambrai. He leaves a widow, five sons —Messrs. E. H., B. G., and J. E. Schirmer, of Cambrai, and A. R. and A. E. Schirmer of Concoroia College, and Mesdames H.Pietsch and H. Schubert and Misses Selma, Amanda, Gerty and Vera Schirmer, of Cambrai.
Headstone Cambrai St. John's Lutheran Cemetery
SCHULLER, Hermann Berthold Albert died 01 August 1903
Mr. H. B. A. Schuller, a colonist of 44 years, who for the past two years had been a resident of the town, died on Saturday. On Friday night he was out for the mail looking well and hearty. The cause of death was heart failure. The deceased, who was in his 70th year, arrived the ship Alfred in 1859, and settled at the Burra for a few years. He worked on Buttermuck station, hundred of Coglin, for some 20 years, after which he was at Paratoo four years, Nackara four years, and Cavanagh eight years. He had been two years in this town. He left a widow, 10 children (six sons and four daughters), and 32 grand-children.
SCHULTZ, Richard
News has been received in Adelaide of the death of Mr. Richard Schultz, late lessee of the Clarence Hotel, while on his
way to Germany on a health trip. Mr. Schultz had for over twelve months suffered from dropsy and for a long time was
an invalid. He rallied a little, however, some months ago and was able to board one of the German steamers, but on
the voyage to his native land his condition became worse and death ensued. Mr. Schultz was for many years manager for
Messrs. F. H. Faulding & Co., of King William-street, and left that firm five or six years ago to take over the Clarence Hotel.
The deceased gentleman was well known in the city and highly, respected. He left a widow and daughter, both of whom were accompanying him to Germany.
SCHULZ, Arthur Alfred
Mr. Arthur Alfred Schulz, 59, a well known and highly respected resident of Booleroo Centre, died suddenly at his home, Booleroo Centre, recently. He was born at Tothill's Creek, being the third son of the late William and Emily Schulz. When he was quite young the family went to Booleroo Centre from Terowie. As a young man he was employed by various storekeepers, and for the past 20 years had been in the employ of Mr. F. J. Dennis. He was keenly interested in poultry, and was a member of the exhibitor ?? at northern shows. He was twice married. His first wife was Ada. Jane, daughter of the late Finlay and Jane McMartan, of Booleroo Centre, who died in 1907, leaving two daughters and a son. Later he married Agnes Maude, only daughter of the late William and Ellen Hennessy, of Booleroo Centre, who pre-deceased him. He left the following family:— M-y (Mrs. W. J. Wall, Orroroo), Myra,
Alf, Betty, Dawn, and Billy, all of Booleroo Centre.
SCHULZ, Johann F died 09 December 1901
Mr. Johann F. Schulz, 81 years of age, a visitor from South Australia, died on Monday, December 9, at the residence at
his son-in-law,. Mr. Joseph Puls, at Dooen, Victoria.
SCHULZ, Robert Theodor died 19 April 1930
Mr. Robert Theodore Schulz, who was drowned in the Murray at Loxton on Easter Saturday night, was 69 years of age. He arrived to Australia, when a boy and went to Loxton from Mannum. His wife predeceasd him by a year. He has left a family of ten, four daughters and six sons—Mesdames Bottroff (Mannum). Knauerhase Booleroo Centre), Smith Barmera), and Miss Linda Schulz, of Adelaide, Messrs. J. G., C. A., and P. T. Schulz (Loxton), B. O. Schulz (Parana), and W. B. and F. E. Schulz (Western Australia). His companion in the disaster was Mr. Charles Nicholas Alquist a native of Stockholm, aged 45 years. He migrated with his parents to Santos, in Brazil, at the age of four years, and came to Australia in 1906. He was known to the Schulz family for 20 years, and had resided with Mr. Bob Schulz for the past eight years.
Headstone Loxton Cemetery
SCHLUTER, Anna Wilhelmine died 27 June 1951
Mrs. Anna Schluter. widow of Mr. A. F. Schluter, died recently at the Freeling Hospital at the age of 78 years. Most of her married life was spent at Freeling. Surviving her are three daughters — Miss Lorna Schluter (Freeling), Mrs. Heinjus (Sheoak Log), Mrs. Guerin (Minlaton) — and two sons, Messrs. Jack (Adelaide) and Len (Apsley, Vic).
Headstone Freeling Cemetery
SCOBLE, Hugh died 30 May 1905
May 31.-On Tuesday last Mr. Hugh Scoble, an old identity of this district, died somewhat suddenly at his residence, Boor's Plains. He had been in Kadina on Saturday and exercised his vote at the election, in which he took a keen interest, and was on Sunday apparently in his usual health, but early on Monday morning was seized with paralysis, and, despite the immediate and unremitting attention of Dr. Powell, died on the following evening. The deceased, who was unmarried, was, with his father (the late Mr. John Scoble), among the first settlers on Green's Plains, where for many years he was farming, removing about 20 years ago to Boor's Plains, where, in conjunction with his brother, he was engaged in farming up till the last. He was a quiet, unassuming man, a good neighbour, and a true friend, and, although he could never be induced to take a prominent part in, public affairs, was well known and highly, respected throughout the district, as was evidenced by the long cortege that attended the funeral procession to Kadina today.
SCOTT, Edward Bate died 30 June 1909
Mr. Edward B. Scott, an old colonist of South Australia, died at his residence, Hamilton Lodge, Currency Creek, on Wednesday, in. his 87th year. For about 30 years the deceased was superintendent of the Yatala Labour Prison.
Headstone Currency Creek Cemetery
SCOTT, Frederick Steele died 06 June 1931
Dr. Frederick Steele Scott, of Edwin terrace, Gilberton, who was president of the British Medical Association in died on Saturday, after a long illness. He was 57. Dr. Scott graduated at the Royal University of Ireland, and he came to South Australia from England in 1900. For many years he practised his profession at Unley, and latterly on North-terrace. During the war he served on transport duty. As a member of the Nurses' Registration Board and of the Royal British Nurses' Association, Dr. Scott took a great interest in the welfare of nurses. He leaves a widow, two sons, Mr. J. I. Steele Scott, who is studying medicine in London, and Mr. Robert Steele Scott; and one daughter, Miss N. Steele Scott (Gilberton). Mrs. A. H. Gault (Belair) is a sister, and Dr. A. Kyle Gault a nephew
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SCOTT, John died 10 June 1948
Mr. John Scott, who died recently at Bordertown at the age of 67 was interested in all sports, and was timekeeper for the Bordertown Football Club for 17 years. He was a member of the Tatiara Pastoral and Agricultural Society for 30 years, and was timekeeper and handicapper for the Bordertown Cycling and Athletic Club. Mr Scott, who was predeceased by his wife and two sons, by his only daughter, Mrs. R. McLean.
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SCOWN, Richard
Mr. Richard Scown, first Salvation Army captain appointed at Moonta Mines, died in Boulder City, Western Australia, last week, after a lingering illness. He was the eldest son of Mr. James Scown, formerly a resident of Moonta and Moonta Bay.
SCRAGG, John died 14 March 1929
Mr. John Scragg, who died at Scott's Creek on March 14, was born at Macclesfield (England) in 1845. He came to Australia 55 years ago on the Astropie. He lived at Coromandel Valley for eight years. and Glen Osmomd for nine before taking up gardening at Scott's Creek where he lived for 38 years. Mr Scragg has left a widow, four sons, and four daughters, Messrs. A. J. Scragg (Mile-End), J. and R. Scragg (Edwardstown), and Pastor W. Scragg (New Zealand), Mrs Olliver (Summerton), Mrs W. J. Ween (Croydon), Mrs Pearce (Waukaringa), and Mrs A. Sparrow (Scott's Creek). There are 37 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
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SCRYMGOUR, Charles
Mr. Charles Scrymgour, who died at Subiaco. Perth, on March 2, was 91. He spent most of his life in this State, living at Porter-street, Parkside. until he went to Western Australia a few years ago, on the death of his wife, to live with his daughter, Miss Edith Scrymgour. He was married in 1863 by the Rev. F. W. Cox, who was minister of Hindmarsh - square Congregational Church, where Mr. Scrymgour worshipped for many years. There were five daughters in the family, one of them, Emily, being the late wife of Mr. W. L. Johnston, Government Statist. The others are: —Mrs. C. W. H. Basham (Blanche), of Port Elliot; Miss Edith Scrymgour, of Subiaco; Mrs. F. Andrew (Gertrude), of Perth; and Mrs. A Mackie (Margaret), of Subiaco. Mr.Scrymgour was an uncle of Mr. B. V. Scrymgour, president of the Cricket Association. There are 14 grand children and five great-grandchildren.
SEARCY, William died 10 February 1901
Mr. William Searcy, formerly senior Inspector of Police in South Australia, died on Sunday at his residence, Semaphore, at
the age of 80 years, and his remains will be interred in West-terrace Cemetery today. Mr. Searcy entered the Police Force many years ago, and he had seen service both in the country and the city. He was stationed at Mount Barker, then about the most important centre out of Adelaide in the early days, when the late Captain Dashwood, R.N., was police magistrate there. He has left a large family, of whom Mr. Arthur Searcy is Deputy Commissioner of Taxes. Mr. Alfred Searcy is clerk assistant and sergeant at arms of the Assembly, and Mr. Roffe Searcy is hon. secretary of the Blind and Deaf and Dumb Institution at Brighton. Inspector Searcy always enjoyed the confidence of his superiors, the goodwill of his subordinates, and the respect of the general public during his long official career.
SEARLE, Hedley Andrew died 20 July 1928
The death occurred at Port Pirie on Thursday night of Mr. Hedley Andrew Searle, of Wandearah. Deceased, who was 43 years of ape, was the second son of the late Mr. Richard Searle. an old settler of Wandearah, and in that district had carried on farming operations. He was an active member of the Wandearah vigilance committee, secretary of the Rechabite tent, superintendent of
the juvenile branch, and was also an officer in the Methodist Church. He was a brother of Mr. S. S. Searle, of Port Pirie. He married, in 1909, a daughter of Mr. H. G. Searle, formerly of Wandearah (now of Plympton) and has left four daughters and one son.
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SEARLE, Richard
News was received in Adelaide on Wednesday of the death in Melbourne of Mr. Richard Searle, who about 20 years ago was
a well-known Adelaide citizen. The deceased gentleman, who arrived in Adelaide about 1860, was connected with the
firm of D.& W. Murray, and as a business man he was highly respected, whilst in private life he made many friends. Soon
after his arrival from England Mr. Searle joined the Brougham-place Congregational Church, then in charge of the Rev. Dr.
Jefferis. He took a great interest in the work of the church, and became one of its most prominent members. Some years ago
he went to England, and he was instrumental in having the Congregational Church at Mount Lofty erected, whilst during , his
trip to the old country he chose the first minister for the church. His brother, the late Rev., F. Searle, was for several years
pastor of the College Park Congregational Church. Being of delicate health, Mr. Searle retired from business nearly twenty
years ago, and went to Melbourne, where he had resided ever since. One of the deceased gentleman's daughters is a prominent member of the Congregational denomination, and was a great help to the late Rev. James Chalmers in his New Guinea mission work.
SECOMB, Jane died 03 October 1928
Mrs. H.D. Secomb, of Two Wells, who died at Adelaide on Wednesday October 3, after a painful illness, was the fifth daughter of Mr. James Ball Ritchie. In 1904 she was married to Mr. Herbert Diment Secomb. of "West Kilbride." Two Wells, where they resided up till the time of her death. Mrs. Secomb was well known in the district, and regret was felt by a large circle of friends at her death. She left her husband, Mr. H. D. Secomb, of "West Kilbride." Two Wells, two sons, Mr. Donald Secomb, of Mount Crawford, and Mr. Keith Secomb. of "West Kilbride," Two Wells.
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SECOMBE, Clarence Jewell died 05 May 1948
Mr. Clarence Jewel Secombe, of Ormond Grove, Toorak Gardens, who died recently, was born at Norwood 66 years ago.
He was the eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs, J. H. Secombe. He was for several years with the Shell Company, later joining
Dalgety's and COR, which company be remained until his retirement in 1942. Mr. Secombe was educated at Mitcham
School and Prince Alfred College. He leaves a widow, three sons and one daughter.
SEDGLEY, Walter Henry died 03 March 1945
Mr. Walter Henry Sedgley, of Woodville, who died on March 3, was born at Hoyleton in 1879. He was employed in the South Australian and Commonwealth Rail ways until 1919. He married Bessie Andrews, daughter of Nicholas Andrews, of Kadina. On leaving the railways he went into business in Adelaide. He was proprietor of the Black Cat Cafe in Gawler place and Sedgley's Food Shop at the corner of Hanson street and Wakfield street, which he sold in 1937. He opened a book shop in King William street and subsequently a grocer's shop at Levi street Woodville, which he carried on until his death.
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SELLARS, Ernest died 09 February 1928
This past week two more pioneers of Burra have passed away. The first death occurred on Thursday 9th February, when Mr. Ernest Sellers of Redruth, after five months illness died at the Burra Hospital the cause of death being dropsy and heart trouble. Born in Hanover, Germany in 1818, he was quite an infant when his parents left for South Australia. They settled in Adelaide where they
resided for a number of years and on his visits to Adelaide later on in life Mr. Sellers was always interested to note the development and improve old time Adelaide with the present. From there the family removed to Burra and the name of Sellers is probably one of the oldest Redruth names. Mr. Sellers first worked in the Burra Mine and later went to Broken Hill leaving his family in Burra. After working in the mines for some time he returned from there and from time to time worked on several stations around Burra and in the north. As a shearer he held high credentials and was frequently the 'ringer' of the shed as apart from his quickness he was also a good shearer. He was a man very fond of sport and keenly interested in every branch particularly horse racing, but never took any part in public matters. His wife pre-deceased him several years ago. A family of four survive Mr Tom Sellers, Dundas, Tasmania: Mrs. R. F. Gibbs, Norwood; Mr. Will Sellers, North Adelaide; and Mrs. R. Kakoschke, Redruth, Burra, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. The funeral took place at Kooringa, when the Rev. W. O. Harris conducted the service and Messrs C. J. Pearce and Son the funeral arrangements.
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SELLS, William Briggs died 30 October 1902
Pastoralists throughout Australia and his many friends in all parts of the Commonwealth will learn with regret of the
death, of Mr, William Briggs Sells, who for nearly, half a century had been connected with the pastoral industry in South Australia. Mr. Sells, who had been ailing for some time past, died at his residence, "Saltram," Glenelg, early on Thursday morning, and the news will come as a great shock, as the seriousness of his illness was known to few persons. Mr. Sells arrived from England in the fifties and commenced his connection with pastoral pursuits by undertaking the duties of overseer for Mr. Angas. Subsequently he acted in a similar capacity for Mr. F. W. Giles, of Coonatto station. In 1861 he became overseer for Mr. J. R. Phillips at Kanyaka- station, which is about 63 miles north-west of Port Augusta. He remained there for a couple of years ia charge of one of the out-stations, and then was employed in a similar capacity by Mr. Hantke, of Warcowie station. By this time he had obtained sufficient funds to enter into business as a pastoralist. He bought some sheep and began by leasing the Mooroolana station, near Weedeowie. He was very successful, and, bought a share in a large run, in which he was associated with Mr. Philip Butler and Mr. Alexander Grant. He also had a run in the north-west in conjunction with Mr. J. Acraman and Mr. G. Main. Subsequently he purchased several stations in the south-east, and at the time of his death was owner of a large number of stations in various parts of the State. He was one of the directors of the Commercial Union Insurance Company. He married a daughter of Sir Arthur Blyth. Throughout the whole of his life Mr. Sells had had a strong attachment to the Church of England, and had-held many lay positions in connection with that denomination. At the time of his death he was treasurer of the Bishop's Home Mission and a Synodsman ant warden of St. Peter's Church, Glenelg.
SELWAY, Arthur John died 11 September 1905
Mr Arthur John Selway, a gentleman well known for some years past in Adelaide business circles, died at his residence, Young street, North Unley, on Monday evening, after a long illness, Mr Selway was for 16 years in the employ of Messrs. Mayfield & Co, and subsequently entered into business in Rundle street on, his own account. He sold out to Mr J.J. Foale, and had recently lived privately. The deceased, who was only 41 years of age, died of consumption. He left a widow and four children.
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SELWAY, Jane Singer died 04 May 1904
By the death of Mrs. Jane Singer Selway, which was announced on Thursday, this State has lost another of those worthy help meets of pioneer colonists, who with their husbands, assisted in laying the foundations of a new and prosperous community, and shared in the inconveniences which necessarily beset such an under taking. Mrs. Selway, was a daughter of the late Mr. Isaac, Pool, who left Kent (England) for these shores with his wife and family in the year 1848 and who settled in the Sturt district. Soon after his arrival here his daughter Jane was married by the late Dean Farrell, at Trinity Church, to Mr. W. H. Selway, who was well-known in business circles in this city during five or six decades. A remarkable feature about the Pool family of twelve is that the six daughters survived all the six sons, as well as each of their husbands. Four of the daughters are still living. Mrs. Selway found her chief delight in exhibiting the domestic virtues, and being gifted with a singularly amicable disposition was beloved by all with whom she came in contact. Of her family there now survive Mr. W. H. Selway, paymaster Treasury- Department, Mrs. T Paqualin, 'Mrs. G. H. Cargeeg {of Perth, Western Australia), and two unmarried daughters.
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SEMPLE, Hugh (80th Birthday celebration)
AN EARLY PIONEER'S STORY
Upright, strong and alert, Mr. Hugh Semple, of Strathalbyn, would pass for much younger than 80, but he entered his 80th year in September last. He is a fine specimen of the hardy type of men with which Scotland supplied this country liberally in the early days. Born at Dunlop, Ayrshire, in 1832, Mr. Semple arrived at Holdfast Bay in the ship Lady Bute with his parents in 1839, so he has had 72 years' experience of Australian life. On Friday afternoon a representative of "The Advertiser" had an enjoyable half-hour's chat with Mr. Semple and his sister, Mrs. Jean R. Dawson, who is only two years his junior, at the residence of the latter's son, Mr. H. H. Dawson. of Anglo-avenue, Parkside. Both Mr. Semple and Mrs Dawson are in perfect health, and retain all their faculties. They were among the old colonists at Glenelg on Thursday. "You speak very clearly Mr. Semple,'' remarked the reporter. "Oh, yes," was the reply, "people always tell me I am a Scotchman because I talk, so loudly. Mv father lived to be 88, and always had good lungs. You could hear him nearly a mile off." For the last three years Mr. Semple has occupied his time with a little mixed farming just out of Strathalbyn. "I believe it is better to wear out than rust out." he said. "I think I have had as rough a life as anybody ever had, but I have always enjoyed excellent health. Out in the bush I have known what it is to be without food or water for 48 hours at a stretch, and I have slept on the ground, with my saddle for a pillow and with water running under me, as soundly as ever a man slept on a feather bed. Thank goodness, I can say I am as good on my legs now as many a younger man. I live a mile and a half out of Strathalbyn, and I think nothing of walking into the town three times a day, sometimes carrying half a case of fruit or a quarter of a hundred- weight of onions. Many a time my old father impressed upon me that hard work would never hurt a man, and that it hurt more to think about it than to do it.'" In June last Mr. and Mrs. Semple celebrated their golden wedding.
One of Mr. Semple's earliest recollections is that he witnessed the hanging of Joseph Stagg at the Adelaide Gaol. As a young man he was accustomed to handling horses. He had an extensive experience of rough riding and bullock driving. For three or four years he worked at Gumeracha, and then, at Pewsey Vale for the late Mr. Joseph Gilbert, father of Mr. William Gilbert. "There was not much choice of jobs in those days," he said, ''and we had to turn our hands to any work that was offered. My father, Mr. Adam Semple, was head gardener at the Pewsey Vale station for many years. He felled a large tree, split it into large slabs, and built a house with them. The two main rooms were each about 12 ft. by 16 ft., and the house is being used to this day. Then I went with my father to the Skilly Creek depot of the English and Australian Copper Company. That was in 1852, when the company were carting copper from the Barra to Port Wakefield. We had to send off 14 teams of bullocks every morning - seven towards Port Wakefield and seven towards the Burra. Subsequently mules were used instead of bullocks. After that I went north on a cattle station for several years. With the late Mr. John Haimes I drove the first stock that saw the Beltana country, and. for six months we did not set eyes on any other human beings, black or white. Yes I have seen as much of South Australia as most people, and I do not think I could get lost inside its boundaries. Over 12 months I spent in helping to build the overland telegraph line to Darwin. I was looking after 16 teams for the late Mr. John Rounsevell, who was carting Govern- ment stores between the Peake and the McDonnell Ranges. For four or five years I was farming in the Barossa district, and I spent a few years looking after stud sheep for the late E. W. Pitt at the Levels, Dry Creek. For 17 years I was similarly, engaged at Sir Lancelot Stirling's Highland Valley station at Strathalbyn, which I left
about 27 years ago. After that I put in between four and five years with Mr. H. W. Morphett at Wood's Point, near Murray Bridge."
Two Large Families.
For 30 years Mrs. Dawson lived at the Burra, where she reared a family of nine children. Her only sister, Mrs. W. .P. Grigg, of Springton, is ten years younger than she. Mr. Dawson was drowned in St. Vincent Gulf on February 8, 1883, when he was swept off the deck of the yacht Haidee. Mrs. Daweon's family consists of Miss Dawson, Mesdames R. C. Cornish, G. Wright, A. Shakes, and A. Cole, and Mr. H. H. Dawson, of Parkside, Mr. E. A..Daw- son, of Norwood, and Mr. H. E. Dawson, of Sydney. Mrs. Semple was horn at Bowden in 1842, and Mr. and Mrs. Semple's family comprises the following:-Mesdames J. S. Hefford, of Woodchester; H. Oakes, of Strathalbyn; and F. Johnson, of Wood's Point, Murrav Bridge: and Messrs. A., G., H. H., and W. Semple, of Strathalbyn.
SENIOR, Charlotte died 15 July 1904
Mrs. Charlotte Senior, one of the pioneers of Mount Gambier, died at Suttontown, near that place, on Friday aged 85 years. She was born at Wakefield, Yorkshire on June 3, 1819, and was married to the late Mr. Thomas Senior in July, 1837. In I853
Mr. and Mrs. Senior came to South Australia. For about three years they lived near Aldinga, and in 1838 moved to Mount Gambier, with the late Mr. C. Fidler, travelling overland in a bullock-dray. Mr. Senior purchased a property near Suttontown, where he and his family resided till his death in 2875. Mrs. Senior died at the residence of her daughter (Mrs.Jagger). She leaves one son (Mr. W. .Senior, M.P.) and one daughter. There are 10 grand-children and 6 great-grandchildren.
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SEVERIN, Emma Dorothea
Miss Emma Dorothea Severin, who died suddenly at Freeling, at the age of 72 years, was a
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. J. H. Severin, of Freeling and was the last surviving member of the family. The whole of her life was spent in the Freeling district. The late Miss Severin was a great supporter of the Freeling Hospital and was always willing to help at functions in raising money for the hospital. She was buried at the Freeling Cemetery.
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SEXTON, Alfred Hatch died 02 July 1904
Mr. A H Sexton, the railway stationmaster at Goolwa, died at the residence of his nephew, Mr. A B Cowling at Gilberton on Saturday morning. Mr. Sexton who had been stationed at Goolwa for eight years, was a son of Mr. A Sexton of Mount Barker. Before removing to Goolwa he had charge of the station at Callington. He was 46 years of age, and has left a widow and three children. Mr. Sexton joined the Railways Department on May 1, 1886. Nervous prostration was the cause of death.
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SEYMOUR, Elizabeth Susan died 08 February 1938
The late Miss Elizaabeth Susan Seymour, who died at the Naracoorte Hospital on February 9, aged 71 years, was the eldest daughter of the late Thomas D. Seymour, of Killanoola, one of the pioneer families of the district. She was educated at Thirlight school, Melbourne, and spent most of her life at Kilianoola. Miss Seymour travelled fairly extensively, her trips including four visits to Great Britain and the Continent. Miss Mary Seymour and Messrs. H C. C. R., and T. G. Seymour, of Killanoola. are sister and brothers.
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SHAKES, James died 13 March 1900
Mr. James Shakes, well known, throughout the colony as a. member of the firm of Bagot, Shakes, & Lewis, died at his residence, Hutt-street, on Tuesday morning, the immediate cause of death being a paralytic stroke received on Monday. Mr. Shakes was born at Blakiston, near Nairne, 59 years ago, and at the early age of 11 he had found his way to the Bendigo gold fields, which had just been discovered. Returning to South Australia, he took up station work on the Murray for some years. He was appointed a. member of the Road Board, but resigned in 1873, and left for the Northern Territory in chance of a gold party. He spent a successful two years in the Territory, and then began business at Kapunda, in conjunction with the Hon J. Lewis, and Mr. William Liston, as auctioneers and stock and station agents. Later on Mr. Liston retired, and tne business was put into the present limited liability company. Mr. Shakes was readily adapted for the business he took up, being a first-class judge of stock and a good salesman. For the last few months of his life Mr. Shakes was practically blind. About 12 or 18 months' ago he suffered from pains in the head, which were ascribed to a defect in the eyesight, and the sight of one eye had to be destroyed in order to save the other, but the operation did not give permanent relief. Exactly three months ago Mr. Shakes was granted three months' leave of absence. The leave expired on March 5, and on that day Mr. Shakes purchased a property at Parkside, which he settled on his wife. That afternoon he was seized with a paralytic stroke, and he remained unconscious until his death. The deceased gentleman carried out the duties of returning-officer for the district of Light, and for the North-Eastern district in the Legislative Council. He leaves a family of seven sons and three daughters. Two sons are in the Civil Service, three in Kalgoorlie, one in the office of Bagot, Shakes, & Lewis, and another in die National Bank at Kapunda.
Our Kapunda correspondent, writing on March 13 says:—Great regret was felt here this morning when the news was received that Mr. James Shakes had died during the night. Twenty odd years ago Mr. Shakes came to Kapunda, and entered into partnership with Mr. William Aston, as auctioneers, and subsequently he became a partner in the firm of Bagot, Shakes, & Lewis. As a business man he was highly esteemed for his integrity. Whilst resident in Kapunda he took a keen interest in public affairs, and more than once was approached with a view to nomination for the representation of this district in Parliament. For a number of years he had been the returning-officer for Light, and the North-Eastern Electoral Districts, succeeding the late Mr. John Varley, S.M. As a member of the Kapunda and Light Agricultural Society he was most active, rendering the society very valuable service at a time when it most required it. Since the formation of the company of Bagot, Shakes, & Lewis Limited, of which he was managing; director, the deceased only visited Kapunda occasionally, his duties requiring him at the head office in the city. For several years he had been afflicted with a serious affection of the eyes, by which his sight was partially left, but, even when so greatly disadvantage his interest in all matters with which he had been formerly associated was not withdrawn, though, naturally, it may have waned, and up to the day of his illness, which ended fatally.
He interested himself in them.
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SHANAHAN, Michael died 12 May 1949
Mr. Michael Shanahan of Freeling died recently at the age of 83 years. He was born at Gawler on October 5, 1865 and spent all his life in the Templers and Freeling districts. He took a keen interest in all district activities, and was a foundation member of the Freeling branch of the Agricultural Bureau. In 1909 he became a foundation member of the Freeling Argricultural Horticultural and Floricultural Show Society. He was educated at the Templers school and St. Aloysius College, Sevenhill and attended the centenary celebrations there last year. He has left two sons and three daughters - Mrs. A B Eckert (Langhorne's Creek), Mrs. L Bond (Myrtle Bank) Mrs. J.J. Honner (Brentwood) and Messrs Thos. Shanahan and P J Shanahan both of Freeling.
SHAND, George died 27 July 1902
Mr. George Shand, sen., who died at the residence of his son, Harris-street, Exeter on Sunday, came to South Australia in
1867 from Melbourne. He was engaged by Mr. H. B. Hughes, of Booyoolie station, as manager of his meat-preserving works,
and retained the position for some years. Prior to coming to Australia he was in business as a meat-preserver on his own
account in England. He is said to have bought the first cargo of meat to arrive in Liverpool from Canada. Owing to faulty
packing the shipment did not prove financial success. He had a contract for the supply of meat in connection with the
Crimean war, and in fulfilling it employed 150 tinsmiths at one time. Subsequently he was manager for Messrs. John Gillion
and Co., Leith. Two sons, two daughters, and 40 grandchildren survive him. His eldest son, Mr. W. W. Shand, is foreman
of engineers in the Government works yard, Glanville; the other son is Mr. G. A. Shand, manager of the Graziers' and
Butchers' Meat Preserving Company, Brisbane. The daughters are Mesdames Ingerson and Ferme.
SHAW, Emily died 20 January 1903
On Tuesday morning -Mrs. Emily Shaw, relict of Mr. T. Shaw, died at Brompton Park, in her 80th year. Mrs. Shaw had
been a resident of Hindmarsh for nearly 40 years. She left three sons, two daughters, and several grandchildren.
SHAW, George Gerrard died 31 August 1904
The death is announced of Mr. G. G. Shaw, of Parkside. He had for many years taken an active part in literary society work, but perhaps he was better known from the interest he took in early Australian literature, tokens, &c, having had at one time one of the best collections in the State. He was also an enthusiasts collector of old coins (especially British), books, and stamps. He had been, commercial traveller for Messrs. Vardon and Pritchard for many, years and made friends wherever he went.
SHAWYER, Marion died 02 May 1901
The death is announced of Miss Marion Shawyer, late of Enfield. The deceased lady carne to South Australia in the year
1850 in company with the late Mr. John Thomas Shawyer (her brother). For many years she was with the late Mrs. Whitby,
sen., who conducted a ladies' seminary in Carrington-street, and eventually opened a school in North Adelaide, where many leadings ladies of the State were educated. She succeeded in winning the love and respect of all who were placed under her charge. The, deceased lady had suffered much for some years, and on Thursday last her illness terminated fatally.
SHEARING, Ann (nee James)
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SHEARING, Henry died 16 October 1908
The death of Mr. Henry Shearing, an old colonist, occurred at his residence, Marion, on October 16, after a short illness. Mr. Shearing was 77 years of age. He was born at Brighton, England, on June 21, 1831, and arrived in South Australia in the Buckinghamshire in 1839. He was an old resident of Marion, and visited the Victorian gold diggings twice. On his return he opened business at Marion as a brick and tile manufacturer, continuing it for 43 years, when he retired. Mr. Shearing was also postmaster at Marion from 1877 to 1899. He was one of the pioneer members of the, Marion Methodist Church, the first service being held in his home. Mr. Shearing was also for many years a teacher and office bearer in the Sunday-school. In the early days he was a member of the district council. He was widely known and greatly respected. His wife, who died in 1904, was a daughter of the late Mr. James. Mr. Shearing left 6 daughters, 3 sons, and 18 grandchildren.
SHEARING, Ellen died 27 March 1910
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SHEEDY, Michael died 12 November 1902
AN OLD WARRIOR DEAD.
Virginia, November 24.
The death is announced of Mr. M.Sheedy, an old colonist, and resident of this locality. He left his native land, county Clare, Ireland, in 1848, for the Cape of Good Hope. On arrival in that country the Kaffirs were giving the Cape Government trouble, and he joined the volunteers, who were at once marched as far as the Orange River, with the result that the Kaffirs were soon subdued. The deceased left the Cape, and took a passage for Swan River, Perth, but finding it a convict settlement he soon left for South Australia, which at that time was little spoken of. He arrived here in 1852, at the time the Victorian diggings started. With his brother Edmund, who died 20 years ago, he went to the Forest Creek and Bendigo diggings, and they were moderately successful. Upon returning they took up land in this neighbourhood, which was then known as Peachey Belt, a dense scrub, which extended from St. Kilda to Smithfield, and spent some years of hard work in reclaiming and clearing a small portion of the land.
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SHELTON, Jane Bishop died 31 December 1901
The death was reported at Mount Gambier last week of two ladies, whose loss will be severely felt by a large section of
the community - Mrs. G. Shelton, of Nymphsvale, aged 68, and Mrs. A. Wedd, sen., of Glenburnie, aged 80. Both ladies
arrived in Australia in the same year, 1853, Mrs. Shelton landing at Portland, Victoria, and Mrs. Wedd at Port Adelaide.
Until laid aside by sickness both had devoted their lives to philanthropic work. Mrs. Shelton was an active worker in the
temperance cause, and was a constant visitor to the hospital, and a helper in every movement for the alleviation of distress.
Mrs. Wedd had acquired much skill in dealing with cases of sickness, and her services were always freely given in any
emergency. Both had endeared themselves to a large circle of friends, especially among the poor and distressed.
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SHEPHERDSON, William Bosenworth died 08 October 1908
Our Mount Gambier correspondent telegraphed last night:-Mr. W. B. Shepherdson died this afternoon at his residence, "Hawthorn." The deceased was the youngest son of the late Mr. J. B. Shepherdson who was stipendiary magistrate at Wallaroo. Mr. Shepherdson was born at Mount Gambier on May 24. 1841, and so was over 67 years of age. He resided at Mount Barker until 17 years of age, and the next four years were spent in Victoria. He came to Mount Gambier in 1862, and had resided here since. In 1876 the deceased was appointed clerk and surveyor to the Gambier West Council, and at the same time he was appointed town clerk to the Mount Gambier Corporation. Early this year he accepted the position of surveyor to the corporation, rendered vacant by the death of Mr. M. C. Wilson. Mr. Shepherdson, in order to devote all his time to the corporation positions, resigned the clerkship of the Gambier West Council, after having filled that office for over 32 years. He was the first clerk appointed when the district was divided. For over 40 years he was a member of the Court Marion, A.O.F., and for the last 30 years had been secretary. The deceased had been ailing for a considerable time, and about 12 months ago applied for three months' leave of absence from his public duties. He returned greatly improved in health, but he was compelled to give np office work about five months ago. He left a widow, three daughters, and two sons.
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SHIELL, Elizabeth Dodd died 04 September 1938
Mrs. Elizabeth Dodd Shiell. who died recently at her residence, 29 Gray terrace. Rosewater, in her 94th year, was an old colonist of South Australia. Born at East Dereham. County of Norfolk. England. Mrs. Shiell was ten years of age when she left England in the sailing ship Caroline, and arrived in the year 1855. It was a particularly adventurous trip, as during a violent storm, the mast was struck by lightning. She first settled at Normanville, where her mother opened the first school. Her parents later moved to Middleton. where the aborigines at that time were very troublesome. Her next home was at Auburn, but when she was 22 she married the late William Trotter Shiell, and went to live at Norton's Summit, where Mr. Shiell conducted a farrier's business for 30 years. Since then they had resided in the Port Adelaide district, where Mr. Shiell died ten years ago. Mrs. Shiell has left six sons, three daughters,
twenty-one grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
SHIELS, Patrick died 31 December 1901
The funeral of Corporal Patrick Shiels, who died at Petersburg on Tuesday, took place at the West-terrace Catholic Cemetery 'on Wednesday, the remains having been brought to Adelaide in the morning. About 120 officers and constables attended the funeral, and the Cortege was headed by the Police Band. The deceased officer, who was in his 61st year, joined the police force in February, 1869, and in 1871 was appointed to the south-eastern division. He had charge of several stations in various parts of the State during the next ten years, and in December, 1875, was promoted to the rank of first-class constables whilst eight years later he was made senior constable. In 1884 he went to Moonta, and in August of the same year he was gazetted corporal. In April, 1895, he was placed in charge of the Petersburg station, one of the most important in the country districts. He was a most popular and highly-respected officer, and Colonel Madley regarded him as one of the most trustworthy and efficient members of the force.
SHIPWAY, Edward Innes died 22 June 1920
Edward I. Shipway, who died at his residence, Watson Avenue, Rose Park, on Tuesday at the age of 78, came to S.A. from England with his parents when a small boy, and first lived at Clarendon. He started farming at Myrtle Grove, Currency Creek but in 1876 removed to Koolunga, in which district he was one of the pioneer farmers. For 32 years he was a highly esteemed settler in that district. He was a Justice of the Peace, a foundation member of the Koolunga Institute as well as a trustee and a valuable member of the committee. He laid the foundation stone of the handsome additions to the Institute and his name is inscribed on the stone. Mr Shipway was also one of the original members of the Koolunga Methodist Church, and filled several positions open to a layman As a member of the Board of Advice he gave much time to the improvement of the school grounds. On leaving Koolunga 12 years ago he was made a life member of the Institute and was presented with an illuminated address bearing pictures of the Methodist Church and Institute. Mr Shipway settled at Rose Park and was trustee and a foundation member of Gartrell Methodist Church. He was ever ready to assist in any work of a social and philanthropic nature. Mr Shipway was twice married. His second wife was formerly Miss Whisson, who for many years was postmistress at Koolunga and she survives him. Messrs Thomas Shipway, Clarendon and Harry Shipway, Currency Creek, are brothers. Mesdames Pearce (Point Sturt), Thredgold (Narridy) and Lorymer (Manoora) are sisters.
SHIPWAY, wives of Henry 1877-1946
SHIPWAY, Elizabeth Ann nee Bruce died 9 July 1926
SHIPWAY, Lillian Victoria nee Shillinglaw died 10 Mar 1935
OBITUARY
Mrs. Henry SHIPWAY who died at Nackara on July 9th was a highly respected resident of Burra. The deceased lady was born at Myponga in 1853. In 1874 she married Mr. Richard EVANS of Koolunga and later went to Oodlawirra to reside, remaining in that district 30 years. Her first husband died in 1898, and in 1903 she married Mr. Henry SHIPWAY. About eight years ago, she with her husband came to Kooringa to reside and where she spent the latter years of her life. At the time of her death she was on a visit to her son Bert of Nackara.
Besides her husband a family of five sons and four daughters survive. Messrs. George Evans Kooringa; W. Evans Oodlawarra; Harold, Lou and Bert Evans of Nackara; Mesdames W.J. Fitzgerald Booborowie; F. Cornfoot, F. Mercer and 0. Mercer of Cockburn; 29 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Burra Record, Wednesday 13 March, page 3
OBITUARY
Mr. Henry SHIPWAY of Paxton Square, Kooringa suffered a sad loss on Sunday afternoon last when his wife passed away after a few hours illness. The late Mrs. SHIPWAY was only 42 years of age and previous to her marriage to Mr. SHIPWAY seven-years ago was the widow of Mr. W.J. NANKIVELL of Western Australia late of Burra. Besides the bereaved husband she leaves three daughters Lorna and Olive Nankivell aged 15 and 12 years and Mavis SHIPWAY aged 5 years. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon when the service was conducted by the Rev. C.C. Hutchinson and the funeral arrangements by Messrs. C. J. Pearce and Son.
SHIPWAY, John died 24 Jan 1897
In our obituary notices the death is announced of another old colonist, Mr. John Shipway, of Myrtle Grove, near Currency Creek at the age of 83 years. The deceased, with his wife and family, arrived in this colony by the Cheapside in 1849. After spending a few months on the plains near Adelaide he moved on to the now well known and picturesque village of Clarendon, where he remained nearly five years. In 1854 he took up land at Myrtle Grove, and there carried on farming successfully until his death. He never took a prominent part in public, but in private life was well and widely known; his sterling Christian character and generous hospitality earning the highest respect of all who knew him. Only in the last three years of his life had he suffered illness; but the breaking up of his constitution, especially during the last few months, caused great suffering. He leaves a widow, three sons -Mr. Thomas Shipway, of Clarendon; Mr. Edward J. Shipway, of Koolunga; and Mr. Henry C. Shipway, of Myrtle Grove; four daughters - Mrs. William Pearce, Point Sturt; Mrs. Thomas Threadgold, Narridy; Mrs. M. Lorymer, Manoora; and Mrs. Charles Pearce, Gordon, 37 grandchildren, and six great - grandchildren. His remains were interred in the Currency Creek Cemetery on Tuesday, the 26th inst, where a large number of friends gathered to pay their last tribute of respect. The mourners were Messrs. Thomas, Edward, and Henry Shipway (sons), Mrs. William Pearce (daughter), Mr. William Pearce (son-in-law), Mrs. Henry Shipway (daughter-in-law), Messrs. C. J. Shipway, A. K. Shipway, and A. W. Pearce, Master J. E. Shipway, Mrs. J. R. Spencer, Misses F. Shipway, A. Pearce, E. Pearce, R. Lorymer, and H. Shipway (grandchildren), and Mr. J. R. Spencer. Around the grave were Colonel Higgins, Messrs. T. Wright. J. Wright, C. Ness, T. Goode, J.P., R. and Mrs. Sunman.
Headstone Currency Creek Cemetery
SHIPWAY, Joseph died 20 June 1896
THE LATE MR J. SHIPWAY. A very old resident of Currency Creek, Mr Joseph Shipway, died on Saturday morning last. The deceased had only been laid up for about two weeks, his death being the result of a recent accident. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon at the Currency Creek Cemetery, there being a large number of friends present. The service at the grave was read by the Rev G.W. Kendrews, Wesleyan Minister, the deceased having been an earnest member of that body, and the main pillar of the Creek Church.
Headstone Currency Creek Cemetery
SHIPWAY, Percy died 10 January 1929
OBITUARY.
Mr. Percy S. Shipway, who died suddenly on January 9 was the youngest son of Mr. E. Shipway, of Charra, West Coast, and the late Mrs. E. Shipway, and was born at Keilli on April 24, 1893. After leaving school he was employed by Mr. Duffield, of Keilli, and later by Messrs. C. B. and F. V. Dolling, of Mundoora. He enlisted with the AIF and saw service abroad. On his return he settled on the land, near Mundoora, and carried on mixed farming until his death. Three brothers and seven sisters survive - Messrs. William Shipway and C. Shipway (Charra) and W. L. Shipway (Clement’s Gap), Mesdames Ralph Davis (Leashingham). F. V. Dolling (Mundoora), L. Bitmead (Yantanabie), J. McKenzie (Wirrabara). C. Roberts, and H. and A. Skinna (Adelaide).
Headstone Keilli Cemetery
SHIPWAY, Thomas died 2 July 1923
Mr Thomas Shipway, one of the best known residents of Clarendon, was found dead in his bed on Monday morning. On Sunday he travelled 16 miles to Willunga, and conducted the morning and evening services in the Methodist Church. He went to bed apparently in good health, but he was dead when someone went to his room on Monday morning to call him. Mr. Shipway was a devout and widely-respected man. He was a blacksmith. Although he completed his 84th year on June 16 he continued to take an active part in his business until the end. He was born in the village of Leighterton, Gloucestershire, only three years after the coronation of Queen Victoria. He was brought to South Australia when nine years of age by his father, Mr. John Shipway, in the ship Cheapside, and arrived at Port Adelaide after a voyage of four months, when the new province was not yet 13 years old. The first colonial home was on the Adelaide plains on the section now occupied by the Mile End railway goods yards on New Year’s Day 1850, Mr. Richard Morphett’s section. The story of his life is woven into the history of the pretty hills town. When Mr. Shipway arrived in Clarendon there was an hotel. `The Tally-ho`, then several years old, and kept by Mr. Waight, near the bank of the Onkaparinga River. This is the only building of that date now remaining in the town, and it is occupied by Mr. Sutton as a bakery. Park Farm, the original appellation of Clarendon, belonged to Mr. Burgess, and was partly on the other side of the river. There was a schoolhouse built of slabs, with a thatched roof, the master being Mr. Cowell Bros. This stood on an allotment opposite the present Methodist Church. The first work done by Mr. Thomas Shipway in 1850 was to help his father finish the thatching of the school. In 1854 Mr. John Shipway was bought a farm at Myrtle Grove, Currency Cheek, but his son returned to Clarendon in 1859 to be apprenticed to Mr. John Buddle, the blacksmith, whose forge was that worked by Mr. Shipway. Three years later he went to Mr. Culver, at Sturt, for a year and at that date the Methodist Church was opened there. Afterwards Mr. Shipway opened a business at Ashbourne, and during his stay of eight months there his earnings averaged 70/ a week. He had just been married to a daughter of Mr. Tester, who was a well-known identity of Clarendon, and who lived to the age of 96. At the age of 84, when the jubilee of the Methodist Church was celebrated (in 1901), he was caretaker, and he had three sons local preachers. His quaint little house was the first built in the valley, and Miss May Vivienne, in Sunny South Australia, relates that on a board in front of it was an announcement, "Onions for sale, 20 pounds a shilling; I ask no more, I will take no less, sell them or never sell; buy them who will." Mr. Shipway returned to Clarendon in November, 1863, and he had continued ever since at his blacksmithing work; although his son succeeded him in the business in 1911. The Wesleyan Church on the hill at Clarendon was built in 1851, and the new Methodist Church on the main road in 1875. Mr. George Morphett offered a piece of land free to any denomination which would build a church on it, and the Wesleyans took advantage of the offer. The Bible Christian Church (now the council chamber) was started in 1854, and was passed over to the Methodist Church when the Methodist Union took place in 1890. Mr. Shipway began to preach for the Bible Christians in 1864, and since that date (59 years) he averaged a fresh sermon each week. In one quarter he preached over twenty sermons. The Methodist circuit now comprises Kangarilla, Clarendon, Cherry Gardens, and Reynella, but Mr. Shipway, who continued until the end to take a service regularly every Sunday, also travelled to Willunga (16 miles); Meadows (10 miles), and Bull`s Creek (16 miles) in the course of his duty. The first school was the slab hut already mentioned. The next was a thatched cottage near the Onkaparinga, which was burnt. Then Mr. Dailey had a school which forms the lower floor of a two-storey house now standing near the weir. In 1874 the Board of Education bought the old Wesleyan Church, but there was such a climb to the building on the hill that Mr. Shipway, who was for 35 years a member of the school board of advice, started an agitation for a new school. He made arrangements by which the cricketers, without compensation, surrendered the lease of a three-cornered piece of ground, which was exchanged by Mr. Fletcher for the old church and the present school near the river was built a little over a quarter of a century ago, and Mr. Shipway, at a special meeting of the district council, of which he was a member for many years, secured the purchase of the present magnificent recreation ground (seven acres) on the bank of the Onkaparinga, and opposite the vineyard. This is now being enlarged by the purchase of the 1-1/2 acres, which are being levelled to increase the size of the football oval. Some years ago Mr. Shipway was presented by the citizens of the town with an easy chair, and his portrait was hung in the council chamber. He was also an honoured guest on the occasion of the opening of the Happy Valley waterworks 25 years ago, and he was one of those who officiated at the opening of the Onkaparinga Bridge recently. His residence, now much below the level of the street, was the first house built in Clarendon by Mr. D. J. Hewett; of Blackwood, a nephew of the venerable Pastor Abbot, one of the first Methodist preachers in the State. The portrait of Mr. Shipway published with this article was taken ten days after he completed his 80th year. Mr. Shipway’s wife died about twenty years ago. He leaves four sons and six daughters.
SHORT, Emma Jane nee MUDGE 16 March 1848 - 28 April 1928
The death is announced of Mrs. Short, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mudge of Castle Hill, Noarlunga. She was born on March 16, 1848. Her parents went to reside at Oak Hill, Hackham, the removal being undertaken in a bullock dray. The family returned to Noarlunga, where she lived until her marriage to Mr. Edward Short, second son of Mr. and Mrs. John Short of Stoneham. The wedding took place at the Church of St. Philip & St James, and the officiating minister was the Rev. E.K. Miller. The couple then left for Yorke Peninsula to take up farming, the voyage being made in a sailing vessel. After nine years hard work they left the Peninsula and took over the Sturt Farm, where they met with better success for four years, after which they returned to Hackham where Mr. Short died in 1902. Mrs. Short rented a farm with her son near Port Noarlunga, which as eventually sold, and she then went with her sons to Virginia. Failing health caused her to leave Virginia to reside with her daughter at Noarlunga, where she passed away, Six children survive her - Messrs. E.P. Short (of Kulpara), W.T. Short (of Virginia), Mrs. H.J. Dungey (Noarlunga) Missed K.E., L.S. and E.F. Short (of Noarlunga)
Headstone St. Philip & St James Anglican Church, Noarluga
SHORT, Emma Jane nee Poole died 21 August 1950
Sudden Death Of Pioneer. CURRAMULKA. Aug. 28.
After hearing of the tragic death of her grandson Thomas Downie, 6 years, who was killed by a milking machine recently at Moculta, near Angaston, Mrs. E. J. Short collapsed and died at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Bert Buckley) of Curramulka. She was a pioneer of the district, having lived on the Peninsula for nearly 70 years. Her husband died 22 years ago, leaving eight children.
SHORT, George Harold died 17 June 1952
Mr. George Harrold Short 62, who died recently at his residence, Esplanade, Henley Beach, founded the firm of George Harrold & Co public accountants and real estate agents, of Waymouth street, in 1919. Ill-health during the past 10 years had restricted his activities. He has left a widow, Mrs. Constance Short, a daughter Mrs. Patricia Turner, and a son Mr. Louis Short.
SHORT, John died 25 July 1896
MORPHETT VALE, July 28:- Mr. John Short, an old colonist, and resident of Morphett Vale died Saturday last of a lingering illness. The funeral took place yesterday, and there was a large attendance of residents. Rev. J. Benny conducted a service at the house and Rev. J. H. Sexton at the grave. The deceased leaves a widow and four sons and four daughters, forty-eight grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. He arrived in the Buckinghamshire in March 1839, and resided at Morphett Vale since 1842. The deceased was highly respected.
Headstone Scotch Cemetery Morphett Vale
SHRUBSOLE, James George died 09 December 1901
DEATH OF AN OLD COLONIST. Balaklava, December 10.
Mr. James Shrubsole, a very old colonist, 77 years of age, passed away at his residence, hundred of Hall, yesterday. The deceased arrived in the ship Eliza in 1849, was a colonist of 52 years, and a resident of the district 29. years. He leaves a widow, 3 sons, 2 daughters. 34 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The remains were interred in the Balaklava Cemetery this afternoon.
SIBLY, Ernest Albert died 05 January 1948
Mr. Ernest Albert Sibley, who died on January 5, at Port Elliot, was born at Laura in 1881. On his arrival in Port Elliot 33 years ago. he built up the Obelisk cafe. As the local hair dresser be was well known to countless visitors. He was in terested in sport, being at one time an excellent rifle shot. Mr. Sibley was the founder of the bowling club having started the levelling of the sandhills where the greens are situated. He is survived by a widow and two children. Mr. Joe Sibley and Mrs. E. Whelan both of Port Elliot.
Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 – 1954) Saturday 5th July 1924 Page 57
Mr. W. F. Sieber, an old resident of the Eudunda district, died at his home on June 12, after a short illness, at the age of 79. Mr. Sieber was born in Germany in 1845, and 17 years afterwards he migrated to Australia, working on farms. In 1868 he settled near Angaston, but two years later he began farming in the Eudunda district, where he lived until his death. He was very successful, and in 1912 retired, leaving his two sons to carry on the business. Mr. Sieber took an active interest in every movement to promote the progress of the Eudunda district, especially in regard to agriculture. He was for many years a member of the District Council of English, and a member of the executive committee of the Eudunda Agricultural Society. He was the founder of the Emmaus Lutheran Congregation at Eudunda, and was an elder of the church for 64 years, and a lay reader for 47 years. There were six children of the marriage— Mesdames C. B. Brauer, Payneham; W. P. Eckermann, Eudunda; and E. W. H.. Harma, Water loo; Miss E. Sieber, Eudunda; and Messrs. P. R. Sieber, Gawler; and A. B. Sieber, Eudunda.
SIEBERT, Ameal Albert died 28 October 1951
Mr. Emil Albert Siebert who died at Freeling at the age of 65, was born at was born at Wasleys and married Miss Florence Myrtle Schulze on November 11, 1914. They resided at Hamley Bridge and then Yorketown for a number of years and for the past 29
years had lived at Freeling. The late Mr. Siebert was a member of the Herberge Christi Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife and one daughter.
Headstone Freeling General Cemetery
SIMS, James George died 05 October 1905
Mr. James Geo. Sims,- a colonist of 56 years, died at Gibson-street, Bowden, on Thursday, in his 88th year. He was born
at Dover, England, and was for some time a railway contractor. Soon after his arrival in this State he went to the Victorian
goldfields, and on his return settled at Hindmarsh. For several years he was employed at the Hindmarsh brewery, and for
the past 25 years he had lived a retired life. His wife died 32 years ago. He left two sons-Messrs. Frederick G. and Arthur
Sims.
SIMMS, Jane died 28 August 1905
Mrs. Simms, relict of Mr. W. K. Simms, died on Monday morning at her residence, Glenelg. She was 76 years of age. Mrs. Simms was noted for her many acts of charity among the poor of the district, where she resided the greater part of her life. She left two daughters-Mrs. C. L. Colley and Mrs. W. B. Carr and two sons - Mr. H. Simms (London), and Mr. E. Simms (Adelaide).
Headstone St. Jude's Anglican Cemetery, Brighton
SIMPSON, Andrew died 31 January 1902
The death is announced of Mr. Andrew Simpson, a well-known citizen residing in Gilles-street. He arrived in South Australia
in the early days, and was in his 76th year. Mr. Simpson was a builder and carpenter by occupation, and for many years carried on a successful business. He was a prominent Freemason, and one of the oldest members of Mostyn Lodge, of which he was a past master. For a number of years he sat in Grand Lodge, holding office as grand superintendent or works. The deceased gentleman, who leaves a widow, was well known and highly respected. The funeral, which took place on Sunday, was largely attended.
SIMPSON, John died 10 February 1950
Mr. John Simpson, formerly of Penneshaw, died in his 80th year at the Royal Adelaide Hospital last Friday. Mr. Simpson was one of the pioneering families of Kangaroo Island. He was a keen athlete in his young days and maintained a keen interest in sport until the time of his death.
SIMPSON, William died 09 February 1925
Mr. William Simpson, who died at Mount Gambier recently, was bom in that town on his father's property 66 years ago. After his marriage at the age of 30 to Miss Henrietta Rittman, of Penola, he went to Apsley, Vicioria, where he farmed for about 25 years. Returning about 11 years ago, he went on a farm at Mil Lel for some time, eventually taking up the property that was once his father's. Mr. Simpson was for many years a member of the Oddfellows' and Sons of Temperance Lodges. He leaves the following family:—Messrs. William and Louis Simpson (Apsley), Harry and Percy Simpson (Mount Gambier). Mesdames J. Douglas and K. Case, and Misses Annie and Rita Simpson (Monnt Gambier)
SIVIOUR, William died 16 October 1911
Mr. William Siviour died at the residence of his daughter. Louisa Ogilvie, at Cowell, on Monday. He was born in Sussex, England, in 1837, and arrived with his parents m the ship Lysander in 1840 at Holdfast Bay. He first lived with his parents at the Reedbeds, and afterwards farmed at Mount Barker. During the Kapunda and Burra copper booms be left Mount Barker, and carted ore for some time, until he purchased a farm at Johnesburg. Of late years he had been living with his daughter, Mrs. W. Ogilvie
Plaque Cowell Cemetery
SKETHEWAY, John died 28 December 1905
Mr. J. Sketheway, a brother of councillor Sketheway of Adelaide, died at Exeter on Thursday, aged 69 years. He had resided in Port Adelaide for many years.
SKEYHILL, Thomas died 12 January 1901
The oldest resident of Willunga, Mr. Thomas Skeyhll, died on Saturday afternoon, at the advanced age of 108 years. He was a colonist of 60 years, and was a foster brother of the late Sir Dominic Daly, who was at one time Governor of South Australia. Mr. Skeyhill had enjoyed good health until a few days before his death, when he suffered a severe attack of Bronchitis. He received the last rites of Holy Church on Wednesday. A large number of people attended the funeral, and the Rev. T J Cosgrave officiated at the grave.
SKINNER, Annie died 10 March 1952
Mrs. Ann Skinner died in the Penola District Hospital, in her 84th year. During her lifetime she was a keen worker for many Coona-
warra organisations, including; the Red Cross, FF Comforts Fund, CWA, Women's Agricultural Bureau, Coonawarra Soldiers' Memorial Hall. Coonawarra AH & F Society and the Presbyterian Church. Surviving members of her family are Rod, Chas., Owen and May (Mrs. L. J. C. Redman), all of Coonawarra, and David, of Mount Gambier. One son (Harold) and her husband, Mr. James Skinner, predeceased her.
Headstone Penola New Cemetery
SKINNER, William Hickson died 07 October 1908
Mr. W. H Skinner, wharfinger at Port Adelaide for the South Australian Company, died on Wednesday evening at Kadina, where he had gone a few days previously with a view to regaining his health, which had for some time been indifferent. Bronchial pneumonia is believed to Have been the cause of death. The deceased, who was a son of the late Captain Skinner, was about 49 years of age. He had been employed by the South Australian Company since 1874, and was appointed their wharfinger at Port Adelaide upon the death of Captain Bruce in 1891. His brother (Mr. A. n. Skinner) is Sub Collector of Customs in Adelaide. The deceased married a daughter of the late Mr. H. Weman ship chandler, of Port Adelaide. He left a widow and four children. His body was brought to Adelaide for interment in the Woodville Cemetery.
Headstone Cheltenham cemetery
SKUSE, Frederick Arthur died 29 September 1947
Mr. Frederick Arthur Skuse who died recently at his home at Frogmore road Lockleys, at hte age of 79, was a brother of the late Mr. Ernest Skuse, who introduced glass house tomato growing to South Australia, after experiments conducted at Fulham Park. Mr. F.A. Skuse, until his retirement about 20 years ago, was also a well-known tomato grower. He is survived by a widow and three children- Mesdames C.Watt and H. Catterell, and Mr. E.Skuse, all of Adelaide.
Headstone Cheltenham Cemetery
SLADE, Walter Edward
The body of Mr. W. E. Slade (superintendent of the Glanville Way and Works yards and assistant engineer of harbours) arrived from Western Australia by the steamer Bombala on Monday morning, and was interred in the afternoon in Woodville Cemetery. The funeral was attended by several prominent Government officials, and most of the employees of the Way and Works yard.
Headstone Cheltenham Cemetery
SLADE, William died 31 October 1905
Mr. W. Slade died at his son's residence Norton's Summit, on Tuesday, morning, at the age of 77. The deceased was born at
Polperro, Cornwall, and was a cabinet maker by trade. He had visited many parts of the world, and was in America when slavery was in existence. Mr. Slade was in Africa at the time of the first Boer war, and worked on the Kimberly diamond fields. He was a member of the Bible Christian Church for 50 years, and was personally acquainted with "Billy- Bray," the great Cornish evangelist. Mr. Slade settled in South Australia 25 years ago, and had been engaged in gardening at Norton's-Summit for the greater portion of that time. He left one son, a daughter, and nine grand-children.
SLATTERY, Katherine Gertrude died 08 May 1947
Mrs. K. G. Slattery. whose death occurred at Riverton recently, after a short illness, was born in 1888. and was the youngest daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Horgan of Manoora. Her marriage to William Slattery, of Waterloo, took place at St. Ipnatius's Church. Norwood, in 1913. They were leaders in local government and other district activities. Mrs. Slattery was president of Waterloo and Steelton Red Cross throughout the war years. She was also president of the local branch or the Country Women's Association at the time or her death. Her husband and five children. Bill, Sister Mary Carmel. OP., Frances. Tom and Jose, survive her.
SLEEP, Mary Emma died 20 April 1926
Miss Mary Emma Sleep who died at the Burra Hospital on April 20th, at the age of 66 years, was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Joseph Sleep of Kooringa, and born on May 9th, I860, in the home where until her last illness, she had spent her life. In early life she joined the church and both in church and school gave of her best; first as a scholar, then teacher as well as organist. She was also an active worker in the Band of Hope, Secretary of the Endeavour Society. Her place in the church was seldom vacant although for many years through deafness she never heard a prayer or sermon. When able she spent her leisure time visiting the aged and sick, a work she loved and always thought of others more than of her own strengths. For the past two years she was confined to her home and although suffering severely never once lost her bright, strong nature. The last 18 weeks she spent in the hospital through serious developments setting in. One sister survives Miss Sleep of Kooringa and one brother, Mr. Fred Sleep of Victoria.
Headstone Burra Cemetery
SMART, Edmund William died 19 October 1951
Mr. Edmund William Smart who died at Dawson at the age of 90 years, went to Peterborough from Clarendon witn nis parents more than 70 years ago. In 1886 he married Mary, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fuller, of Dawson, and went to reside in Cavanagh where he carried on farming and grazing for a number of years. He went back to Dawson to reside on a farm he had purchased there. Besides his widow Mr. Smart's family comprises Arthur (Cleve). Ernest (Cavanagh), Tillie (Mrs. Watkins, Hallett). Eva Mrs. Miller Jamestown), Annie (Mrs Warner, Gumali), Mabel (Mrs. Burden, Port Elliot), also 22 grand-children and 3o
great-grandchildren.
Buried Dawson Cemetery
SMART, John Rennie died 01 January 1903
Mr. John Rennie Smart died at Golden Grove on New Year's Day. He had lived there for close on 60 years. He was the younger son of the well-known, pioneers, Mr. and Mrs. John Smart, of Craiglea. With his parents he came to South Australia when only a child in the ship Ariadne in the year 1839. A fellow-passenger and friend was the late Mr. John Primrose, who having decided upon arrival to engage in the distilling business, secured the services of the deceased's father. Mr. Smart with his family lived for three years in a old thatched cottage, which was situated where the well-known brewery in Rundle street now stands. On the firm of Richman and Primrose giving up the distilling business, Mr. Primrose desired his old friend to join him in the brewing industry, but the country had attractions for him. He settled in Golden Grove, and in time acquired considerable property, which at his death in 1881, was divided among the various members of his family. Mr. John Rennie Smart was a lieutenant in the old Teatree Gully Rifles some 36 years ago when the late Mr. John Robertson was captain. He retired from farming 11 years ago, but continued to take an interest in agricultural matters, and was a member of the bureau. He took a deep interest in the affairs of the Presbyterian Church of which he was chairman and manager. He has left a widow but no children. Other surviving relatives are Mr. Robert Smart, of Narridy; Mrs. Jas. Roberts, Craiglea; Mrs. A. Kirk, Kirkilands; and Mrs. Robert McEwin, Prospect.
Headstone Golden Grove Cemetery
SMART, Lillian May died 12 August 1952
Mrs. Lillian May Smart, who died suddenly at her residence in Jamestown, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Ellis, and was born at North Caltowie, on July 3, 1881. She married Mr. B. W. F. Smart, at Belalie North, and spent practically all her life with her husband farming and grazing at Canowie Belt where Mrs. Smart was a worker in the Baptist Church. About two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Smart retired and went to live in Jamestown. Besides Mr. Smart six sons survive — Messrs. John E., Norman J. Robert W., Victor C, all of Canowie Belt; Leonard .E.. Bordertown: and Archifield F. Adelaide.
Buried Jamestown Cemetery
SMITH, Ann died 06 October 1901
DEATH OF AN OLD COLONIST.
Mrs. J. A. Smith passed away on Sunday last at her residence at Edwardstown, where she (had resided for 46 years and was widely known and highly respected. The deceased lady was a colonist, of 50 years, having arrived at Port Adelaide by the ship Reliance in September, 1851. She had been in indifferent health for a long time, having suffered from heart disease. This then followed by a paralytic stroke, which terminated fatally. Her husband, Mr. J. A. Smith survives her. There are also two daughters Miss Smith and Mrs.Twining (Redfern)-and two sons Mr. H. Smith (Wolseley), and Mr. J. Smith, jun. (Adelaide) and 10 grandchildren.
SMITH, Berry died 30 August 1910
The death is announced of Mr. Berry Smith, aged 52 years, who received a serious fracture of the base of the skull as a result of a collision with an electric car, while cycling in Wakefield street on August 13. Mr. Smith was a son of the late Mr. Berry Smith, of Strathalbyn, and was in business at Langhorne's Creek and Wolseley prior to his connection with the firm of Vivian Lewis, Limited, of which he was secretary at the time of his death. Mr. Smith was prominently associated with the A.N.A. and the Manchester Unity Oddfellows. He had been a member of the Bremer Lodge since 1878. He was elected Provincial D.G.M. for 1908-9, and was appointed Provisional G.M. in the following year. For about ten years he was treasurer of the Unley Institute. He left a widow, two sons, and one daughter.
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SMITH, Caroline died 04 March 1931
Mrs. Caroline Smith, whose death occurred on Wednesday at the age of 98 years, was a colonist of more than 90 years having arrived in the State on December 25, 1840. Adelaide was then a straggling village in the midst of a forest. Her father, Mr. G. P. Leedham, assisted in erecting some of the first buildings in King William-street. Water was carted from the Torrens in barrels and sold to the inhabitants. Aborigines were numerous, and corroborees frequent. After a short residence in the city, Mr. Leedham selected land at Temple Bar, Macclesfield, and settled there. At the age of 17 Miss Leedham married Mr. C. F. Smith, of Watergate, and cheerfully endured the trials and privations of a pioneer. She helped her husband clear and till the land and harvest the grain, in addition to performing her household duties. They also took a keen interest in the welfare of the community, more particularly in religious matters. They were largely responsible for the establishment of the Primitive Methodist Church. As a nurse, her skill was widely known, and her services were readily given in cases of sickness or accident. About 54 years ago the family moved to North Adelaide, and later to Bowden-on-the-Hill. Recently Mrs. Smith lived with her daughter. Of 13 children, seven are living —Mesdames J. Corrin, J. T. Hudson, D. R.Goldsmith, and W. H. Fleming, Messrs. E- H. Smith, H. H. Smith, and the Rev.A. A. Smith. There are 37 grandchilddren and numerous great-grandchildren.
SMITH, Clarence Herbert died 25 July 1901
The death is announced of Mr. C. H. Smith, who, in conjunction with his brother, Mr. R. B. Smith, invented the stump jump plough. The first machine was made in 1877, but it was not until 1882 that the South Australian Parliament recognised the value of the invention, and voted £500 to Mr. R. B. Smith, in consideration of the services he had rendered to the farming community and the State generally by enabling land to be tilled that otherwise would have remained idle. It is now over twenty years since Mr. C. H. Smith first started business at Ardrossan, and at the time of his death he had one of the largest places of business for the manufacture of agricultural implements in South Australia. He was continually experimenting for the benefit of the agriculturist, and amongst some of his numerous inventions may be mentioned his pacent tip scoop for dam making, which is known favourably in all the States, and his drill attachment to ploughs, which received so much notice at the September show in Adelaide last year. One of his last was the patent stud attachment, by which time and trouble were saved in removing ploughshares. The death of Mr. Smith will be regretted by farmers all over Australia, more especially in this State, in which he was a constant visitor to shows and an exhibitor. The deceased gentleman was highly respected by all who carne
in contact with him, both for his business and his social qualities. He held the position of returning-officer for the district for
some years. He leaves a widow and family. The funeral took place at the local cemetery. The Rev. J. Nairn conducted the ordinary service, and on behalf of the Foresters, of which order the deceased was a member Bro. Hiley read the lodge ritual.
Headstone Ardrossan Cemetery
SMITH, Clive died 10 September 1905
Mr. Clive Smith, the well-known share broker, died at his residence, Mill-terrace, North Adelaide on Sunday morning, after a long illness. The deceased, who was 45 years of age, left a widow and family of small children, The funeral will take place at the North-road Cemetery this afternoon.
Headstone North Road Anglican Cemetery
SMITH, Edwin Thomas died 25 December 1919
One of the most widely esteemed citizens of Adelaide, Sir Edwin Thomas Smith, died at his residence. "The Acacias," Marryatville, at 2.15 p.m. on Christmas Day. Sir Edwin had not been in good health for several years, but not- withstanding his advanced age and the strenuous life he had led for the full period of his 90 years, he was remarkably active. He was able to visit the city regularly until quite recently. About a fortnight ago he went to the Adelaide Town Hill to attend the civic ceremony of drinking to the memory of Colonel Light. Afterwards he was seized with partial paralysis, which had confined him to his bed. Two days prior to his death then lapsed into a state of unconsciousness. His end was peaceful.
The late Sir Edwin Smith was born at Walsall, Staffordshire, on April - 6, 1830, and was educated at Queen Mary's
Grammar School. At a very early age he zealously interested himself in English political movements, especially at the time the corn laws agitation prevailed. When only 20 years of age he was appointed chairman of the Non-Electors committee, when Sir Charles Forster Bart., was first chosen to represent the (Liberals of South Staffordshire.
Early Life in South Australia.
Shortly after his arrival in South Australia in the ship California in 1853, he took a prominent part in the discussion of the questions of manhood suffrage, the Ballot Act, and the abolition of State aid to religion, then agitating the public mind. In business life he started as an importer of ironmongery, but subsequently became interested in the brewery at Kent Town, which prospered to such an extent that in due time he found himself at the head of a very flourishing concern. In 1888 he was able to retire from active business management and devote his attention more closely to public affairs, with which he had then been identified for many years.
In private life the Late Sir Edwin Smith was invariably charming, and at his well appointed residence, "The Acacias," Marryatville, for many years he kept open house to a large circle of friends. He was twice married. His first wife was Florence, a daughter of the late Mr. Robert, Stock.1 of Clifton, England, whom he married in, 1857. She died in 1862. Seven years later he married Elizabeth, daughter of the late Mr. Edward Spicer, of Adelaide. Lady Smith, who was in indifferent health for several years, died in 1911. Sir Edwin left I one son and one daughter;-Mr. Talbot i , Smith, M.A., LL.B.. and Mrs. G. H. Dean, wife of Colonel Dean, both of Adelaide.
Headstone Beulah Park Clayton Wesleyan Church Cemetery
SMITH, Finlay Stanthorpe Cardigan died 28 December 1935
Mr. F. S. C. Smith, who died in a private hospital at Semaphore recently, was born at Mount Barker on May 31, 1887, and was the second son of the late Mr. P. R. Smith Chief Inspector of Roads and Bridges.
SMITH, George died 06 November 1901
Mr. George Smith, the ganger who was killed in the recent blasting accident at Bundaleer waterworks, was a son of Mr.
George Smith, senior sanitary inspector in the Engineer-in-Chief's Department. The body was brought to the city by the Broken
Hill express on Friday morning for interment in the West-terrace Cemetery.
Advertiser Friday 3 January 1902
Shortly after the terrible accident at Bundaleer waterworks on November 6, which Mr. George Smith, son of Mr. George Smith, of Queen-street, Norwood, lost his life, the officials and workmen employed at Bundaleer decided to place a memorial
Stone over the grave of their departed comrade as a token of their respect and esteem. Acting on their instructions Mr. F
Herring has erected a Latin cross, with roughshewn marble base. A tablet bears the following inscription: - "This stone was
erected as a mark of esteem by a number of fellow workmen of George Smith, jun who was killed by an explosion of gun
powder at the Bundaleer waterworks, November 6th, 1901. Aged 32 years. Thy will be done".
SMITH, Mr. & Mrs. George (Golden Wedding Anniversary)
Mr. and Mrs. George Smith, of "Eblana," Queen - street, Norwood, celebrated the golden anniversary of their wedding on August 2, when a large party of old friends, also their three sons, four daughters, and four grandchildren assembled to offer congratulations, a number of handsome and valuable presents were also given to the esteemed couple as mementos of the happy event. Mr. Smith was born in Dublin, in 1833, while Mrs Smith is a native of Londonderry Ireland and they were married in St. John's Church, Adelaide, by the late Dean Russell in 1855. Mr. Smith was for many years the Government service as chief inspector under the Sewers Act, a position he relinquished twelve months ago. Both he and his amiable partner have made hosts of friends during their long residence in Adelaide, where Mr. Smith arrived, in I854. On Thursday evening Mr. Smith, who is a pastmaster in freemasonry, was presented with an illuminated address and a silver tea and coffee service by the members of the lodge with which he is associated.
SMITH, Joseph died 01 February 1917
Our Stockport correspondent writes:
Deep regret was felt when the news was learnt of the death of Mr. Joseph Smith, jun. He was well known and highly respected. He was 53 years of age. and the only son of Mr. Joseph Smith, sen. He was born at Alma Plains, and when a boy carne to reside in this district with his parents, and had lived here ever since. Mr. Smith was a successful agriculturist. He married Miss Marion Dunn, daughter of Mr. J. Dunn, of Wilmington (late of Saddleworth). The widow and two daughters, Misses Marjorie and Elma Smith, are left.
SMITH, Joseph Ambrose died 04 April 1931
Mr. Joseph A. Smith, of the Railway Hotel, Kapunda, who died recently, was 70 years of age. Mr. Smith had conducted the Railway Hotel for 34years, and was always popular with the travelling public. Prior to going to Kapunda, he resided at Port Adelaide, and at one time was an artilleryman at Fort Largs. He served a term of two years in the Kapunda Town Council. His wife predeceased him a few years ago. The surviving family are: —Mr Frank Smith (Peterborough), Miss H. Smith (Kapunda). Mrs. H. H. Rees (Kapunda), Mrs. G. Thompson (Terowie), and Miss I Smith (Kapunda).
Headstone St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Kapunda
SMITH, Joseph Japhet died 31 May 1931
Mr. Joseph Japhet (Jed) Smith, one of the oldest residents of Echunga, died suddenly at his home on May 31, at the age of 66 years. He was born at Dashwood's Gully, in 1864. Mr. Smith was a keen supporter of the Echunga Football and Cricket Clubs, and took an interest in all town affairs. He leaves a widow, one son, and two daughters —Mr. Arnold R. Smith (Echunga), Mesdames A. Whitington (near Echunga), and W. Annear (Launceston, Tasmania), and eleven grandchildren. The eldest son (William) made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War. The burial took place at St. Mary's Church cemetery, the Rev. R. S. V. Adams conducting the services at the church and the graveside.
SMITH, Mark died 31 December 1902
On Wednesday Mr. Mark Smith died at the Semaphore at the age of 87 years. Mr. Smith was bora at Nottingham, England)
and arrived in South Australia in 1863. For some years he was in business at Gladstone and Crystal Brook. His wife predeceased him, and he left a grown-up family.
SMITH, Margaret died 06.09.1925
Adelaide Register 11 Sep 1925 p 22 col e
Obituary
A number of old pioneers of the Moonta district have passed out within the past few months, the latest being Mrs. Margaret Smith, who died at the residence of her daughter on Monday at the age of 93 years. Mrs. Smith was the relict of the late Mr. Michael Smith, an old identity of the early days of copper mining at Wallaroo Mines where he held a position of trust under the original Wallaroo Company for 15 years. Mrs. Smith was born at Tipperary, Ireland in 1832, and came to Australia when 24 years of age in the ship Nugget. Her first home was at Clare, and after three years she went to Kadina, where she married. In 1876 together with her husband, she took up land at Arthurton, and began farming operations, which her husband successfully carried on for more than 30 years. On retiring from the land Mrs. Smith went to Moonta, where she had since resided with her daughter. Until recently the old lady enjoyed remarkably good health. She had a family of seven, five of whom are living:– Messrs. James and John (Moonta), and Peter Smith (Western Australia), and Mesdames Spence (Adelaide) and McGhee (Moonta). There are also 17 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
SMITH, Robert died 03 September 1892
The Late Mr. Robert Smith.— On August 3 Mr. Robert Smith, an old and valued colonist, died at Bath Bank, O'Halloran Hill, in
his seventy- fifth year. By his death South Australia has lost a man of sterling merit, self contained, consistent, shrewd, and with a peculiar force all his own. Mr. Smith hailed from Ayrshire — that county so famous for its dairy cattle — and he was one of our early pioneers. About the year 1840 he and the late Mr. Walter Thompson, better known as 'Witty Watty Thompson,' took up a section of land on the Bay road (which was afterwards known as Mr. Charles Everard's), and farmed it for some years ; but about the year 1847 he and Mr, Thompson removed to O'Halloran Hill, where they took up land for agricultural purposes, and where Mr. Smith lived to the end of his days. He brought stock over from New South Wales, and being greatly interested in the breeding of draught horses, he made a trip to England for the purpose of securing the best blood for breeding purposes. He brought out some fine Clydesdales, and his enterprise in the direction of improving the quality of the horse stock of the colony was the means of giving an impetus to that branch of colonial industry, and led agriculturists to consider the question in a practical light. Mr. Smith's mother died a few years ago at the residence cf her son-in-law, Mr. H. D. Dale, Woodville, at the age of ninety- two. She was a most enthusiastic admirer of the poet Burns, and her reminiscences' of 'Burns's Country were always interesting. Mr. Smith married a sister of Mr. James Johnston, of Oakbank, and Mr. T. Hogarth, another noted colonist married a sister of his. Mr. Smith leaves three eons and three daughters, all grown up. In 1869 he became a member of the Central Road Board, when Mr. A. Hallett was Chairman and
Messrs. H. E. Bright, R. S. Kelly, and Henry Warren were on the Board. On the death of Mr. Hallett, in 1877, he was elected to the vacant chair, and the appointment was exceedingly popular, and he filled the onerous position with credit to himself and benefit to the district until the Board was abolished after the Hon. T. Playford brought forward his District Councils Bill in 1887. The deceased pioneer was one of the supporters of the South Australian Agricultural Society established in 1845, and he was on the Committee a few years afterwards. The body of the deceased gentleman was buried on Friday in the new Happy Valley Cemetery, the funeral being the first to take place there.
SMITH, Roy Arthur Glanville died 04 June 1953
Mr. Roy Arthur Glanville Smith, who died at Freeling at the age of 61, was the vouneest son of Mrs. Dianah Smith and the late Mr. William Smith. He was born at Templers in 1892. He received his education at the Templers school and at the age or 17 years came to Freeling. He worked in different parts of the State with the PMG, laying underground cables. The late Mr. Smith was a member of St. Paul's Church, Freeling. On October 31 1936, he married Miss Min. Leske, of Freeling. Surviving are his widow, one daughter, Yvonne, one son Bruce, and two brothers. Messrs. P. and A. Smith. Freeling and his mother.
Headstone Freeling General Cemetery
SMITH, Thomas died 16 January 1917
Our Wallaroo correspondent writes -
Mr. Thomas Smith, who died here recently, was a highly respected resident of the State. He was 76 years of age, and arrived in South Australia in the ship Hesperus on July 8, 1883, with his wife, four sons, and six daughters. For many years he resided in Clare, and followed the pursuit of a gardener. In Wallaroo his experience in this direction was much sought. He has left four sons, four daughters, 40 grand children, and five great-grandchildren.
SMITH, Thomas Richard died 21 September 1928
Mr. Thomas Richard Smith, who died at this residence, "Crossfell" Murray Bridge on September 21 was the second son of Mr. Charles Smith, of Golden Grove, where he was born. When he was ten years of age his family moved to Strathalbyn, and a year later to Paskeville, then called Green's Plains. In 1877 the family went to Gum Flat and were some of the earliest settlers there. Mr. Smith married a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Page, of Lullington Farm, near Minalton. In 1886 Mr. Smith took his family to Broken Hill, where they lived for nineteen years. On their return to South Australia they lived at Athelstone and Mount Lofty, and when land was opened up at Monteith Mr. Smith took up selections. Finally he retired to Murray Bridge. At eighteen years of age Mr. Smith joined the Oddfellows Lodge and was a member when he died. For forty eight years he was a member of the Methodist Church. He had reached his seventieth year. A widow and three sons are left.
Headstone Murray Bridge Adelaide Road Cemetery
SMITH, William Arthur died 17 June 1929
Mr William Arthur Smith, who died on Monday at Wallaroo, was born at Salisbury 74 years ago. He was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Charles Smith of Salisbury. For some years he was engaged in farming pursuits in the Paskeville district where he was well known and respected. About ? years ago he went to Wallaroo, and during the last few years had been incapacitated owing to ill health. Besides the widow there are four sons (William, Roy Irwine and Lawrence) and one daughter (Elsie), all of Wallaroo.
Headstone Wallaroo Cemetery
SNELL, Jane died 12 July 1902
BURRA.
July 14 Mrs. Snell, the wife of Mr. John Snell, who died at the age of 68 years, after a long and painful illness, on July 12, was an old colonist, and an old resident of Burra. The deceased came to South Australia by the ship Neptune in 1853, and started for Burra, taking 14 days to arrive from Port Adelaide. After four years' residence she left for the Victorian goldfields, but returned six months later, and she resided here continuously up to the time of her death. The deceased lady has left a grown-up family, including Messrs. Joseph Snell, of Broken Hill; J. M. Snell, of Adelaide; and Fred. Snell, of Port Pirie; and Mrs. Ralph, Broken Hill; Mrs. W. J. White, of Adelaide; and two unmarried daughters.
Headstone Burra Cemetery
SNELL, John died 08 October 1929
Sincere regret will be felt at the news of the death of Mr. John Snell at a private hospital yesterday, at the age of 71. Mr. Snell, who was at one time president of the Justices' Association, was a frequent member of the bench at the Police, Local, and Children's Courts, and took a great interest in the work. He was born at Burra, and was a son of Mr. D. Snell, of that town, where he received his education. Mr. Snell afterwards went with his parents to Moonta, and opened a general furnishing business. Before long he became a prominent resident of the town, becoming president of the Show Society, and of the Institute, besides being elected Mayor. When Mr. Snell retired in 1908 be came to Adelaide to live, and for six years filled the positions of councillor and alderman in tbe St. Peters Council. In 1920 and 1921 he held the office of mayor of that municipality, and was at one time deputy chairman of the Metropolitan County Board. In addition to the many public positions he gained Mr. Snell was a prominent member of the Masonic Lodge and of the Independent Order of Oddfellows. He was also associated with many charitable bodies. He leaves a widow and a daughter, Mrs. May Spring, of Kadina.
Headstone Payneham Cemetery
SNELL, Stanley
The friends of Mrs Joseph Snell of Broken Hill, (late of Burra), will regret to hear of yet another break in her family. Twelve months ago they were a large unbroken family. Since then the father has died, a few months later a fine strapping son, Wilfred, died in Adelaide after a short illness and on Saturday last Mr Stanley Snell the fourth son, died from typhoid fever and other complications. The deceased young man who was not 30 years of age was a fine manly young fellow. He leaves a young widow and infant for whom with his mother and the rest of the family the greatest sympathy is felt.
SNELLING, Annie died 02 August 1953
Miss Annie Snelling who died at Coonawarra was one of the early pioneers. Born in Essex (England) 84 years ago. Miss Snelling came to Australia with her father and brothers in 1891. After spending two years in Adelaide the family settled in the Coonawarra fruit colony. She was an enthusiastic worker for patriotic causes and staunch supporter of St. Ceddes (Anglican Church Coonawarra) until her health failed. William Snelling (Coonawarra) a brother, is the only surviving member of the family.
SNODGRASS, Annie and Francis Tweed
Death of Miss Annie Snodgrass
Well-known Adelaide community worker Miss Anne (Annie) Lowrie Snodgrass died in hospital at Torrensville yesterday aged 81.
Miss Snodgrass, who is survived by an identical- twin sister, Miss Frances Tweed Snodgrass, lived at Torrensville for more than 20 years. With her sister, she was popular in the district.
Noted for her untiring energy and public spirit, Miss Anne Snodgrass was a member of the Royal Society of Arts fore more than 40 years. She also took an active interest in the following organisations;-
The National Council of Women, Country Women's Association, Cabrian Society, Dickens Society, Thebarton Women's Service Association, Women's Christian Temperance Union and House Wives' Association.
Miss Anne Snodgrass was the first country woman in South Australia to own a car. She and her twin sister had six brothers and three sisters.
Survivng members of the family are Miss Frances Snodgrass, her twin sister, and Mrs. F.F. Chambers of Mile End, and Mr. David Snodgrass of Wallaroo.
Francis Tweed Snodgrass died 25 May 1964
Death of F.T. Snodgrass
Miss Frances Tweed Snodgrass the daughter of a well-known Wallaroo family, died in hospital yesterday after a short illness. She was 84.
She and her identical twin, Miss Anne Lawrie Snodgrass who died on April 10 1961, aged 81, were popular figures in the Torrensville district where they lived for more than 20 years.
They were the daughters of Ellen and David Snodgrass, early settlers who took up land at Wallaroo in the late 1880's
Like her late sister, Miss Frances Snodgrass was noted for her energy and public spirit.
She belonged to and until recent years, took an active interest in many societies including National Council of Women, The Country women's Association, the Cambrian Society, the Dickens Society, the Thebarton Womens service Association, the Christian Temperance Union and the Housewives Association.
She was a member of the Royal Society of Arts for more than 40 years and was very active in this sphere throughout her life.
Miss Frances Snodgrass also had six brothers and three sisters.
Photograph courtesy of Helen Prettejohn
SNODGRASS, Ellen died 20 October 1937
Mrs Ellen Snodgrass 90, who died at her home "Sunny Brae" in the Wallaroo District, on October 20 was one of its earliest settlers and the daughter of a Pioneer. She was born in the Cheshire Parish of Acton and came to Australia with her parents the late Mr. & Mrs. George Robinson, in 1849. The family settled at Norwood. Her father was a builder. At the time of the rush to the Victorian gold diggings, the family travelled overland in bullock drays and met with varying success, afterwoods returning to Norwood. Mr. Robinson was then a lay preacher in the Primitive Methodist Church. Shortly after returning from the diggings, he took up land at the Gawler Plains, two miles from Salisbury and later at Golden Grove and eventually farmed at Alma.
In 1868 his daughter Miss Ellen Robinson married Mr. David Snodgrass who came to South Australia at the age of nine with his parents Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Snodgrass in the ship Macedon in 1849 from Scotland, the family settling at Mt. Torrens. Mr. David Snodgrass farmed at Alma and in 1875 took up land several miles north of Wallaroo. He resided on his original section until his death in 1910.
Mrs. Snodgrass descendants are six sons & five daughters. Messrs. Hugh, David & George (Wallaroo District), William (Loxton), Samuel (Kadina), Andrew (North Norwood), Mesdames G.E. Rowe (Highgate), H. McDonald (Mile End),
Misses Annie & Fanny (near Wallaroo) and Mrs. F.F. Chambers (Mile End). There are 22 grandchildren & six great-grand children.
Photo courtesy of Helen Prettejohn
SNODGRASS, George Robinson died 11 March 1939
Mr. George Robinson Snodgrass 55 who died as a result of a gun accident on his farm near Wallaroo on March 11, was a son of the late Mr. & Mrs. David Snodgrass, who were pioneers of the district. He was wounded on active service with 4th Field Ambulance, returning to Australia in 1918. He bought a farm near Point Riley. He was Vice- President of the Wallaroo Sub-Branch of the R.S.L. He was a member of the Masonic & Rechabite Lodges of Wallaroo and patron of the Wallaroo Swmiiming Club. He was married in 1921 to Miss Nellie May Lamshed youngest daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs W.M. Lamshed of Sunnyvale, near Kadina. There is no surviving family.
Photo courtesy of Helen Prettejohn
The Mercury Saturday 16 August 1902 page 3
DEATH OF MR. B. T. SOLLY.
AN OLD COLONIST AND OFFICIAL.
It will be heard with regret that Mr Benjamin Travers Solly, formerly Under-Secretary for Tasmania, died on the night of the 14th, at his residence, Fitzroy Place at the age of 82 years.
The deceased was a native of Kent England, and was educated chiefly at the school of a Dr Knox, at Tunbridge. After leaving school the joined the East India Company's service, as a midshipman,and made a voyage to India and China, but he was attacked by a lung complaint, and returned to England. Thence he went in search of health to Madeira, where he spent two years. He found the climate too warm for him, and then went to London. But the climate of England was too cold, and he determined to remove to South Australia. He sailed for Adelaide in the ship Brightmorn, and reached his destination on December 1840. Amongst Mr. Solly's fellow-passengers was the late Sir Robert (then Mr.) Torrens, the now famous author of the Transfer of Land Act, which has substituted title by registration for title by deed. Mr. Solly at first engaged in sheep farming on the Gilbert River and at other places. He followed pastoral pursuits for some years, and then joined an English mining company as above ground superintendent. The company with which Mr Solly was associated spent a great deal of money on their mine, but did not succeed in making it payable. Mr. Solly,in 1850, joined the Customs Departmentas landing waiter, under his former ship-mate, Mr. Torrens and held that position for four years. But the heat of the summer season in South Australia was toiling severely on his constitution, and he found he must seek a cooler climate. Sir Henry E. Fox Young was just then leaving South Australia to assume the Governorship of Tasmania and Mr. Solly was offered and accepted the post of Private Secretary to the new Governor of this colony. He reached Hobart by the steamer Tasmania in February 1855.After two years, Mr. Solly was appointed Assistant Colonial Secretary, an officewhich later on came to be called Under-Secretary. From 1857 till 1894, a period of 37 years, Mr Solly held that post, and at the age of 74 he retired from the public service on a pension.
Mr. Solly died of old age. On the afternoon of the 14th he was in his usual state of health - rather feeble but free from pain of any kind - but towards nigh the became ill and died at 11.30 p.m. He has left a widow and two sons and five daughters. One son is an engineer in the service of the Queensland Government, and the other is a metallurgist, about to leave for South Africa.Four of the daughters are married. Mr.Solly also leaves a sister, who resides in Hobart and has reached an advanced age. The deceased, during his residence in Tasmania, has been intimately associated with the Church of England, and for along period was a member of the Diocesan Council.
Courtesy of Ian Turnbull
SORRELL, Robert David died 02 February 1906
Mr Robert David Sorrell died at Coglin street, Brompton Park, on Friday, at the age of 79 years. Mr Sorrell was born at
Kennington England, in 1826. He was a mechanical engineer. He arrived in South Australia January 8, 1857. He was in the
Government service for many years and assisted in the erection of lighthouses at Cape Boida and Cape Northumberland. He was engaged in the carriage department at the locomotive works for 16 years, but for some time had lived a retired life.
SOUTER, Elizabeth Mary died 02 February 1950
Mrs. Elisabeth Mary Souter, who died at the Jamestown Hospital, was born at Smithfleld 80 years ago and married Mr. John Souter at Broken Hill in 1891. The family went to Jamestown 37 years ago. During Mrs. Souter's early residence she was a conscientious worker for the institute, football club, Boy Scouts and the Presbyterian W.M.U. Her husband, two daughters, Misses Jean (Adelaide), Minta (Jamestown), three sons Jack (Brisbane), Yarrie (Kingscote) and Murtie (Milllcent) survive.
Headstone Jamestown Cemetery
SPACKMAN, Eliza died 22 January 1927
Another old and esteemed resident of the district passed away on Saturday last, in the person of Mrs Robert Spackman late of Koonoona. The deceased lady who was born in England in 1856, was the daughter of Mr and Mrs John White. Her parents left for South Australia when she was quite an infant and after arrival here for over 50 years was employed by the Koonoona Proprietors. The Whole of Miss White's life was spent on the station as she later married Mr Robt Spackman, an employee, her husband died about five years ago. Mrs Spackman's health for some time has been very frail and she passed away at her daughter's residence after a fairly long illness. She leaves a family of five children, two sons and two daughters, Mrs E. Woottpn, Hampton; and Mrs Alfred Lawn; Mrs Richard Hill of Kooringa is a sister and Mr W. White, Manoora, a brother. One son, Walter, served in the Great War. The funeral took place on Sunday at Kooringa, when the coffin was borne by the Messrs W. G. and G. G. Hawkes and Messrs Webb and White, employees, of Koonoona Estate. The service was conducted by Rev. F. B. Hewitson and the funeral arrangements by Messrs C. J. Pearce and Son.
SPARKS, Frederick died 30 January 1953
Mr. F. Sparks, of Canowie Belt, who died at the age of 72, was a son of the late Joel and Charlotte Sparks. He was born at Yongala on May 20, 1880. He was educated at Bendleby Public School and had lived at Canowie Belt for the past 35 years, and during that time had considerable success in growing wheat and lucerne crops. At Yongala on November 2, 1921 he married Sarah Grace
Partridge, daughter of George and Elizabeth Partridge, who survives him. Mr. S. Sparks (Jamestown), E. Sparks (Yarcowie), W.
Sparks (Yongala) are brothers and Mrs. Selby (Whyalla) is a sister.
SPARKS, Vera Doreen died 13 December 1901
DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT.
Goolwa, December 27.
On Monday a very old colonist and resident of Goolwa passed away in the person of Mrs. Sparks, at the age of 83 years. The deceased was a native of Nottinghamshire, England. She carne to the colony over 50 years ago, and has resided in Goolwa nearly ever since. Her husband was among the unfortunate ones who were killed many years ago in the boiler explosion on the river steamer Providence, of which vessel he was the engineer.
SPARNON, Jane died 10 November 1919
MINLATON. November 14 General regret was felt locally when it became known that Mrs. Sparnum of Montacute, who was on a visit to her daughter, had died on Monday night. The deceased lady was born at Montacute in 1858. but came to Minlaton at a young woman, and married here 38 years ago. eventually returning to her birth-place. Less than a year ago her husband died, and three months ago she arrived in Minlaton for a short stay, and became ill. Death resulted from heart failure. Her remains were taken to Adelaide by boat and interred at Montacute. She leaves a large family of seven daughters and four sons.
Headstone Montacute Cemetery
SPENCER, Alice died 24 June 1902
Mrs. John Spencer, who died at her residence, Bagot-street, New Thebarton, on Tuesday, at the age of 79 years was a colonist of over 50 years. She and her husband, who is still living, arrived in South Australia from England in the ship Trafalgar in 1849. They were among the earliest settlers in the Crafers district and prospered in the market gardening industry. When the overland railway line to Melbourne was constructed, and the value of their property increased, they sold out to advantage, and had been living independently at Thebarton ever since. There are three sons and two daughters living Messrs. James, John, and Benjamin Spencer, and Mrs. R. J. Grimes, and numerous grandchildren.
SPENCER, Mary Ann died 08 September 1905
Mrs. W. Spencer, who died at Ward street, North Adelaide, on Friday last, was a colonist of over 55 years, having arrived in South Australia with her parents (the late Mr. and Mrs. F. Henstridge) in 1850. The deceased was 66 years of age, and was left a widower and seven sons, two of whom saw active service in the South African War.
Headstone North Road Anglican Cemetery
SPENCER, Otto died 27 May 1948
Mr. Otto (Max) Spencer, who died recently at Kapunda in his 61st year, was a member of the firm of Spencer Bros., chaff merchants. He spent most of his. life in Kapunda and had been engaged in the chaff milling business for many years, first in conjunction with his stepfather (Mr. J. A. Schultz), and later with his brother. A widow, two daughters and a son survive.
Headstone Kapunda General Cemetery
SPOEHR, Charlotte Sophie Christine died 16 October 1901
The death of Mrs. A. Spoehr took place at her son's residence, Balhannah, on October 10, after only a few day illness. The deceased lady was born in Hanover in 1817, and arrived with her late husband in Adelaide on March 17, 1847 in the ship Heloise, the late Dr. Bayer being the surgeon super-intendant of the vessel. The couple settled at Glen Osmond, and thence they went to Balhannah, where Mrs. Spoehr resided for over 50 years, and up to the time of her death. She leaves 1son, 3 daughters, 22 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.
Headstone Hahndorf General Cemetery
SPRIGG, Henry Lorenzo died 28 August 1892
Death of an Old Colonist. — Another very old colonist has passed away in the person of Mr. H. L. Sprigg, who was one of seven brothers who came with their parents to South Australia in 1839. Shortly after their arrival Mr. Sprigg, sen., purchased a large block of land near Clarendon, which is now the property of the eldest son, Mr. T. A. Sprigg, of Kensington Park. He and one other brother
are the only survivors. Mr. H. L. Sprigg settled with his family many years ago near Narracoorte, giving his estate tha name of San Loreuzo. His health having completely broken down he removed to Adelaide about four months ago, and died at his brother's residence last Sunday at the age of seventy years. His remains were interred on Tuesday in the family burial place at O'Halloran Hill, where the tombstone records the death of his father in 1857, aged seventy-four, and of his mother in 1874 at the advanced age of eighty-nine years. Mr. H. L. Sprigg took great interest in public affairs, and frequently contribute letters to the columns of the Register and Observer.
Headstone O'Halloran Hill Christ Church Cemetery
SPURLING, Samuel Bernard died 02 May 1931
Mr. S. B. Spurling, who died at Payneham on Saturday, at the age of 67 years, was born at Golden Grove,and was a son of Mr. Robert Spurling who came from Yorkshire. The deceased was for a long while a foreman in the Railways Department in mid northern districts, and for 20 years resided at Gladstone. Subsequently he was works manager for Messrs. Atkins and Finlayson, contractors, of Adelaide. He had been an invalid for the past six years. A widow and eight of a famiy of 11 survive, as follows:—Messrs. T. P. Spurling, of Renmark and B. S. Spurling, of Reade Park, Mesdames W. F. Fullgrave of Crafers, J. Fife Smith, of Riverton, and V. S. L. Sanderson, of Port Augusta, and Misses M. Spurling, C. E. Spurling, and C A. Spurling, of Adelaide. There are eight grandchildren.
STABERNACK, Emilie died 09 May 1904
LOBETHAL.
May 12 Death has again been busy in our midst, and our mist of early settlers in this locality is fast diminishing. Only last week an old colonist was laid to rest, and on Monday another old resident of the same family, Mrs. J. Stabernack, died. She was born at Mesiritz, Selisia, Germany, in the year 1839, and arrived in South Australia at the age of two years with her parents. Mrs. Stabernack was a colonist of 63 years, practically the whole of which time she had lived in this township and locality. She was married in Lobethal in 1861, and had a family of eleven children, eight of whom survive, together with thirteen grandchildren. The surviving children are Mrs. Morris, Port Pirie; Mrs. H. Taylor, Perth; Mrs. D. Manning, Railway Department, Adelaide; Mrs. C. Grimm, Lobethal; Miss H. Stabernack, Messrs. O. J. Stabernack, A. H. Stabernack, and J. F. Stabernack, of this town.
STACY, John Murch died 18 January 1906
Mr. John Murch Stacy, who died at Payneham on Thursday at the age of 75 years, arrived in the State in 1839. He was for some time engaged in pastoral pursuits, and afterwards joined the firm of Messrs. J. S. Stacy & Sons, boot importers, Rundle-street. Then he entered the railway service, in which he was employed for 20 years. He was a deacon of the Hindmarsh-square Congregational Church. Mr. Stacy left a widow, four sons, and five daughters.
STACY, Thomas Smyth died 12 August 1860
THE LATE MR. STACY.-The funeral of this much respected old colonist took place on Tuesday, August 14, at the High-street, Kensington, burial ground. The Revs. Messrs. Cox and Cheetham conducted the funeral service. Between 30 and 40 persons followed the remains of the deceased. The funeral was conducted by Mr. Conigrave. Mr. Stacy arrived in the colony in 1839, and had experienced a full share of its vicissitudes. His memory will be respected by a large circle of friends to whom he was known, and by whom he was deservedly beloved.
Buried Kensington Congregational Cemetery (now cleared)
STALLEY, Richard died 18 February 1915
DEATH OF AN OLD COLONIST.
MURRAY BRIDGE. February 23 - Mr. Richard Stalley, a colonist of 60 years, who died here last Thursday, arrived with his parents at Holdfast Bay in 1855, and resided in South Australia until his death. In his youth he was engaged in the building trade at Bungaree. Clare, and Yacka, but 30 years ago he joined the Railway Department at Petersburg, where he was charge carpenter until three years ago, when he was promoted to the position of foreman at Murray Bridge. He was a member of the Orange Lodge, holding the degree of Black Preceptory, and was also an Oddfellow. He was a trustee of the Methodist Church. Eight months ago he contracted influenza, and four months later, when about to begin his long service leave, he had a stroke, from which he never rallied. His mother, who is 88 years of age survives, and he left a widow and five children (Mrs. I). E. Sucarer of Petersburg: Mrs. Low of Spalding; Mrs F J Barnes, Papua. W. H. Stalley, Petersburg; and Mrs Friebe, Murray Bridge.
Headstone Murray Bridge Adelaide Road Cemetery
STANDEN, Ellen died 20 September 1948
Mrs. E. Standen, of Murray Bridge, who died recently at Murray Bridge in her 91st year, was the widow of Mr. John Standen, the founder and builder of the Murray Bridge Flour Mill. Mrs. Standen was a resident of Murray Bridge for over 50 years. She was president of the Red Cross Association for years Mrs. Standen was a sister of Mrs. Balfour of Prospect; Mrs. Flicker, of Melbourne; and the late Mrs. W. H. Tint, of Prospect.
Headstone Murray Bridge Adelaide Road Cemetery
STANLEY fmly KNOWLES, Alice Evelyn died 26 June 1940
Mrs. Stanley, who died at Largs Bay recently at the age of 71, was the wife of Mr. J. C. Stanley (until lately seamen's missioner at Port Adelaide). Mrs Stanley was twice married, her first husband having been the late Theo Knowles of Adelaide and YP. She
leaves two sons, Messrs. K. V. and M C Knowles. of Largs.
STANTON, Samuel died 12 May 1902
The death is announced at the age of 73, of Mr. Samuel Stanton, one of the original trustees of the State Bank. The deceased gentleman was a resident of Strathalbyn, in which district he successfully carried on farming operations until about seven years ago, when he retired. For many years he was a member of the Central Land Board, being, as in the case of the State Bank trusteeship one of the original members. He retired from land board work to take up his duties in connection with the State Bank. The late Mr. Stanton, was a prominent Freemason and was a past grand steward of the Grand Lodge. He was also a past master of the Strathalbyn Lodge. He was a prominent Methodist and local preacher, and he took a leading part in the movement to bring about the union of the three Methodist organisations a year or two ago. Like many old colonists he had some experience on the Victorian alluvial goldfields in the fifties and also on New South Wales goldfields. Mr. Stanton was a man of kindly nature, and much liked for his quiet, unassuming disposition. Twenty years ago he sought election to the Assembly for the Mount Barker district, but was defeated by a small majority. In the early days Mr. Stanton was engaged at the Burra Burra copper mine, and he carne to this State from New South Wales. As soon as the State Bank trustees heard of their co trustee's death they met and decided to forward a letter of condolence to the family.
Headstone Woodchester Cemetery
STAPLEY, John Alfred died 02 October 1938
Mr. John Alfred Stapley, 47, who died in hospital in Adelaide on October 2, was the son of Mrs. and the late Mr. J. Stapley. of Hythe. Kent. He went to sea soon after leaving school, but settled down to a shore life 26 years ago. when he went to Port Pirie, and obtained employment at the Smelters. In 1916 he enlisted at Port Pirie in 43rd Battalion, A.I.F. At Messines in an engagement, he, then a lance-corporal, was badly wounded in a bombing raid, and for his courage received the Military Medal and was raised to the position of platoon sergeant. He remained in France after the war. being engaged by the Imperial War Graves Commission,
but returned to Australia in 1920. He, resumed his employment at the Smelters and became shift foreman on the top floor, afterwards being transferred to the boilermakers' department. Ill-health caused his retirement several months ago. A widow, one son and one daughter are left—Mr. Gordon Stapley and Miss Beryl Stapley. His mother and a brother, Mr. William Stapley, reside in England.
STARKEY, Hannah died 14 November 1916
Mrs Hannah Starkey, who died at Mount Pleasant on November 14, was the relict of the late Mr M Starkey, formerly of that locality. She was one of the first children born in South Australia and was the eldest daughter of the Late Mr and Mrs Broadribb of Gumeracha, who arrived in South Australia in 1837. The deceased was born at Adelaide on February 10th, 1838. She was a resident of the Mount Pleasant district for a number of years, and was highly respected by all who knew her. There are six surviving children Mrs D McCallum (Willowie), and Messrs William Starkey (Mt Cooper) E H Starkey (Mt Pleasant) Frank Starkey (Wilmington) and Charles and Lewis Starkey (Mount Cooper). There are 40 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
Headstone Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Cemetery
STEELE, Edgar Henry
Mr. Edgar Henry Steele, who died in Adelaide last month, had carried oh a leather business in Bank street, city, for more that 30 years. He was 87. Mr Steele was born at Jamestown and educated in Melbourne. He spent many years at Port Pirie in Mr. C. Merrick's printing office and later in his father's leather business. He was connected with a Port Lincoln printing office for more than 12 years. He is survived by his wife, of Bank street, city, two daughters and a son.
STEEL, William died 22 November 1902
Captain William Steel died at his residence, Birkenhead, on Sunday at the age of 53 years. The deceased had been master of
the steamer Meeinderry when she was engaged in the south-eastern trade, the schooner Lady Robinson, and the steamer
Helen Nichol, in the trade with the west coast. He also took the Argyle a couple of trips to south-eastern ports. Three years
ago he relinquished a seafaring life owing to ill-health, and he had been ailing ever since.
STEGGELL, Henry William 1825 - 06 February 1902
DEATH OF AN OLD COLONIST
Terowie. February 10.
An old colonist, Mr. H. W. Steggall, has died at Terowie. He was born in Suffolk, England, in September, 1825 came to South Australia 51 years ago and engaged in farming pursuits at River ton, Mount Bryan, and for the last 27 years at Terowie. Of a quiet and retiring disposition, he was greatly respected. He has left a widow, three sons, five daughters, and 40 grandchildren. The sons are Mr. H. W. Steggall of Broken Hill; Mr. G. Steggall, Pinnaroo; and Mr. E. C. Steggall, who is the only unmarried son, and resides at Terowie. Mrs. G. Harris, W.A.; Mrs. J. Crowhurst, Gumbowie; Mrs. F. W. Schilling, Bendleby; Mrs. G. Crowhurst,: Gumbowie; Mrs. R. McLeish, Broken Hill, are daughters of, the deceased. His remains were interred in the Terowie Cemetery on Friday afternoon. The Rev. A. H, Carne conducted the funeral service.
STEPHENSON, William died 2 July 1861
Advertiser 12 July 1861
SUDDEN DEATH AND CORONER'S INQUEST.
An inquest was held at Gumeracha on Wednesday, the 3rd instant, before Mr. Wm. B. Randell, J.P., on the body of William Stephenson, a respectable farmer at Malcolm's Flat, Hundred of Para Wirra. It appeared from the evidence that the deceased, accompanied by his son, a lad about ten years of age, went on the previous day, in apparent good health, a short distance from his residence to fell a tree, and while in the act of hewing it with an axe, without any visible cause, he fell backwards a lifeless corpse, not speaking a word afterwards. The Jury were unanimous that the deceased died suddenly by the visitation of God in a natural way, and not otherwise. A widow and five children are left to lament their painful bereavement.
STEVENS, Charles died 05 June 1904
Mr. C. Stevens, who was a well known miller, died on Sunday. He was born in Franklin-street in 1843, and was educated
at Mr. Young's school, and at St. Peter's College. He became a partner in the milling business of his father, the late Mr. John Stevens, who bought the South Australian Company's mill at Hackney in 1847. The deceased subsequently entered the service of the City Corporation, and remained in their employ for about 25 years. Mr. Stevens left a widow, four sons, and five
daughters. The sons are Messrs. Charles Stevens (Goodwood), J. P. Stevens (Rundie-street), George Stevens (clerk of the
Central Market), and J. H. Stevens. Two of the daughters are Mrs. H. E. Potter, of East Adelaide, and Mrs. O. Scott, of Balaklava. In the course of his report to the City Council on Tuesday afternoon the Mayor (Mr. L. Cohen) said that members would hear with deep regret of the death of Mr. Stevens. Those who knew him best knew that he was a very able and conscientious officer. A letter of condolence was directed to be forwarded to the widow.
STEVENS, Charles died 01 June 1931
Mr. Charles Stevens, who died recently at Glenelg, was born at Kent Town 64 years ago. He was the eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stevens, who for many years lived at Hackney. He was educated at the North Adelaide Public School, and served his indentures as carpenter and joiner, with the late Mr. Wiliam Rogers, of South-terrace, for whom he worked 21 years. In turn he was employed by Mr. Fricker and at Pengelley's, and for more than 16 years was with Metters, Ltd. He was recognised as one of the finest staircase builders in the State, examples of his work being in many of the leading buildings in the city. In 1895 he married Miss Fanny Chaplin, of North Adelaide, who survives. The family comprises Mesdames T. Bonney (Glenelg), L. Ash (Glenelg), T. Armour (Unley), W. Selleck (Helmsdale), Miss Hirelle Stevens, and Mr. Jack Stevens.
STEVENS, William died 12 August 1902
We regret to announce the death, which occurred on Tuesday, of Mr. William Stevens, an ex-Civil servant. Mr. Stevens
served as a civil engineer in the Engineer-in-Chief's Department for many years, and was highly esteemed by all those With
whom he came in contact. The deceased gentleman was born in Cornwall in I830, and entered the service in 1858 as a pattern-maker and designer m the Locomotive Workshops. He was transferred to the Engineer-in-Chief's Department in November in 1865, as a draughtsman, and for a long time was in charge oí the specification work in all branches of the department. As a civil engineer he designed many public works, and numerous bridges and stations stand as evidences of the energy and enthusiasm he threw into all his undertakings. Mr. Stevens retired from the Service in July last, when he was granted two months leave of absence.
STEWART, Alexander died 25 December 1902
Mr. Alexander Stewart, a well-known old colonist, died at the residence of his son-in-law (Mr. J. G. Terry), Glen Osmond, on
Christmas Day, at the age of 82 years. He was first mate on the ship Fairleigh, which arrived here in 1839. He decided to remain in the colony, and obtained his discharge from the vessel. He entered the Survey Department, which at the time was doing work in the south and south-east, and had many exciting experiences whilst with various parties. On one occasion he was left for dead by a blackfellow, with whom he had had an encounter. After leaving the Government service Mr. Stewart secured several contracts to supply timber for the construction of bridges, and subsequently he took up land at Barossa for farming purposes, whilst he spent his spare time as a carter on the roads between Adelaide and the Burra. Mr. Stewart with his eldest son went overland to the gold rush at Bendigo in 1851, where he met with success. On his return he started sheepfarming et Munjibbie with the late Mr. George Hiles. Later he occupied Tuyalkilky run, but the drought in the sixties forced him to abandon the venture. He became landlord of the White Hart Hotel, Aberdeen, and subsequently built the Bon Accord Hotel at the same town. After a few years he retired from business, and had since lived a retired life with his daughter (Mrs. J. G. Terry). He was a Mason, and held all the offices in the Burra Lodge, which he also took great interest in the formation of other lodges in various parts of the State. His surviving sons and daughters are:-Mr. W. A. Stewart and Mrs. B. A. Preece, of Murray Bridge; Mrs. John Wilks, of Mount Bryan; Mrs. J. G. Terry, of Glen Osmond; and Mr. David Stewart, of New South Wales. The funeral took place at the Burra on Saturday.
STIRLING, James Archibald died 14 January 1904
A private cable message has been received in Adelaide announcing that the death of Mr. James Archibald Stirling, aged 48, took place in London on January 14. The deceased gentleman was the third son of the late Mr. E. Stirling, of South Australia, his brothers being Dr. E. C. Stirling and Sir Lancelot Stirling. He was born at Strathalbyn, and when a boy went to England. He returned on a trip to South Australia in the early seventies, and again about five years ago. He held an important position in London as managing director of the Executor, Trustee, and Agency Company, a large commercial institution, and although of late years he had not been in a robust state of health there was no cause to anticipate his death. The only cablegram received lately by Dr. Stirling in respect to his brother was that announcing his death after three days' illness.
STIRLING, William Matthew died 20 March 1931
Mr. William Mathew Stirling, who died at his residence, Russell-street, Yatala, at the age of 70, was born at Morphett Vale. Mr. Stirling was the eldest of the nine children of the late William and Louisa Stirling, of Sturt. He was employed in the Railways Department for 26 years, and following his resignation entered business at Kilkenny, Lyndoch, and Brompton. Mr. Stirling, who was twice married, leaves a widow, four daughters,and one son. There are also 22 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
STOCKWELL, Mary died 01 June 1902
STOCKWELL.
June 3 An old colonist Mrs. Stockwell) died on Sunday last at the age of 86 years. The funeral, which took place today, was largely attended. The Rev. W. H. Newbold officiated at the grave. The late Mrs. Stockwell was the widow of Mr. Samuel Stockwell, after whom this township was named. She arrived in the colony with her parents in the year 1830. Mrs.Stockwell settled here with her husband over 50 years ago, and had lived here ever since. Her husband had been dead about 30 years. There are four sisters living, Mrs. Jackson, of Salisbury; Mrs. Rundle, of Mount Barker; and Misses Folliet (2). Mr. Samuel Stockwell, of Truro, is a son, and Mrs. Hoddle, of Eba, a daughter.
STOKES, William died 30 December 1912
Mr. William Stokes, who died at the age of 71, at Kapunda, on Monday evening, was a well-known resident. Born in England in 1841, he arrived here at the age of l8 and joined his uncles, Mesdams. Stokes and Brown, who were building Christ Church, Kapunda. He afterwards worked at the trade of cabinet-maker with Mr. R. J. Day, and then went into business, with Mr. T. Nicolle. He was made secretary of the Institute succeeding tie late Mr. Ezra Riley, and resigned after 20 years through ill health. He was secretary for 46 years for the Prince of Wales Lodge, U.A.O.D. and. Court Rose, A.O.F and for over 30 years, was secretary to the Masonic Lodge of -Light. He was a volunteer and militiaman, going through all the ranks from private to captain. He married Miss Rose, of Kapunda, and she survives him. There are no children.
Headstone Kapunda General Cemetery
STONE nee CARLSSON, Ellen Charlotte
Mrs. Ellen Charlotte Stone, who died after a long illness in the Mooroopna (Vic) base hospital at the age of 58, was born at New
ton, near Campbelltown, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Carlsson. After her marriage to Mr. William Stone she lived at Campbell- town until about eight years ago when Mr. Stone purchased a property at Kialla East (Vic). She is survived by her husband, one son and five grandchildren.
STONE, Francis Leonard died 22 April 1901
The death is announced at the age of 63 years of Mr. Francis Leonard Stone, at his residence, Urinoca House, North Kensington, on Monday evening. The deceased was well known in Hindley-street, where he had carried on business for over 30 years.
Headstone Payneham Cemetery
STORR, Maud Doris
Sister Maud Doris Storr, whose death occurred recently, was matron of the Babies' Home at Brighton for nearly two years, and during that time her influence upon the in mates had helped considerably with the advancement of the work. Before going to Brighton Sister Storr was a charge sister at the nursery ward at the Queen Victoria Maternity Hospital. The superintendent of the Methodist Women's Welfare Department of South Australia (Miss Kate Cocks) spoke highly of the work achieved by Sister
Storr during the time she was connected with the Babies Home at Brighton.
STORRIE, Agnes Tassie died 17 July 1904
Mrs. Agnes Storrie, relict of Mr. James Storrie, died at her residence, Moseley street, Glenelg, on Sunday morning. The
deceased was the daughter of the late Mr J. Tassie, of Glasgow, and arrived in South Australia in the year 1854. Her marriage
took place in 1856, and her husband died seven years ago. The major portion of Mre. Storrie's life was spent in Glenelg,
in the advancement of which town both she and her husband took a deep interest. Mrs. Storrie was one of the little band of
eleven or twelve persons who inaugurated the present Congregational Church at Glenelg about 40 years ago, under the pastorate of the late Mr. 0. Manthorpe. Mrs Storrie did a lot of good in an unostentatious manner, and was of a most sympathetic and kindly nature. She left four sons (Messrs. J., W., A., and A. E.) and five daughters (Mesdames F. C. Wigan, A. E.
King. J. W. Kettlewell, and A. T. King, and Miss Storrie.
STRANGWAYS, Giles Edward died 24 February 1906
Mr. Giles E. Strangways, one of the earliest settlers of South Australia, died at his residence, Maesbury-place, Kensington,
on Saturday, at the age of 87 years. He was one of the little band who arrived in H.M.S. Buffalo on December 28, 1836, with
the first Governor, Admiral Sir John Hindmarsh, Mr. H. T. Morris, a nephew of the Governor, who also arrived by the Buffalo,
still survives, as does Mr. J. Chittleborough, who carne by the same vessel.
STRATTON, William died 03 May 1902
Mr. William Stratton, who for 46 years was a rate collector for the Adelaide Corporation, died at his residence MacKinnon parade, North Adelaide, on Saturday evening, at the age of 73, after an illness lasting some weeks. Mr. Stratton was most highly respected by members of the council and his superior officers. He was for many years a member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity, of the Ancient Order of Foresters, of the Alfred Lodge, G.U.O.O.F. (of which he was trustee), and of the Duke of Leinster Masonic Lodge. He leaves a widow, two daughters, and two sons (Messrs. William, and Walter Stratton).
STRAWBRIDGE, Ellen Catherine died 01 August 1941
Mrs. Ellen Catherine Strawbridge of Largs Bay, who died on August 1 aged 90, was born in King William Street Adelaide and was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Main, chemists (the original Main & Son). Her husband who died 42 eyars ago, was the late Edward Strawbridge, of the Civil Service 2. The survivors are her two daughters, Mesdames C L Snelling (Largs Bay) and C T Pyke (NSW)
Headstone North Road Anglican Cemetery
STRIBLING, David George died 29 April 1931
Mr. David George Stribling, who died at Brighton on Wednesday, was born at Morphett Vale 75 years ago. He was the third son of Mr and Mrs. George Stribling, who were well known in the district. About 73 years ago Mr. Stribling accompanied his parents to Stockport, where land was taken up and farmed. Mr. Stribling remained on the farm until 1915, when he retired and settled at Henley Beach, and later removed to Brighton. He was one of the foundation members of the Stockport branch of the Agricultural Bureau, of which he was made a life member. For some time he was a member of the Stockport District Council, and was one of the in augurators of country beach picnics. He was also president of the local hall at Stockport for many years. He was a member of the Baptist Church at Tarlee, and held the position of treasurer, as well as being superintendent of the Sunday-school. He was a member of the Grange Baptist Church, and later linked up with the church at Brighton. In 1916 he was president of the South Australian Baptist Union. He married Miss Priscilla Keyworth, of Salisbury, nearly 48years ago, who survives. The family are Mesdames T. McLean (Henley Beach) and B. Rivett (Forestville), andMr. B. L. Stribling (Stockport).
Headstone North Brighton Cemetery
STROTHER, William died 17 July 1904
Mr. William Strother, of East-street Brompton, died on Sunday. Mr. Strother who was 77 years of age, was a colonist of 56 years. He went to the Victorian gold diggings, and in 1853 settled at Nuriootpa, where he was in business as a storekeeper until five years ago. He had been chairman of the Nuriootpa district council, and was a justice of the peace. For three years he had been living in Brompton. Mr. Strother left a widow, and grown-up family of three sons and six daughters, and 27 grandchildren.
Headstone Hindmarsh Cemetery
STUART, Jane died 24 August 1904
The greatest sympathy will be felt for Colonel J. Stuart on account of the sudden death of his wife, which took place on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Stuart was taken ill at 2 o'clock, and two hours later she died. Dr. Violet Plummer was called to attend, the sufferer, who from the commencement of her fatal illness was beyond medical skill. The cause of death was heamorrhage of the brain. Colonel Stuart was prostrated by the shock of his wife's sudden death, and for several hours he was semi-conscious. The deceased was greatly upset by the visit of a burglar to her house a few days ago, and it is believed that her death was hastened by the worry connected with that affair.
SULLIVAN, Denis died 05 October 1905
The remains of the late Mr. Denis Sullivan, who for many years was inspector of police in Adelaide, and who for 47 years was
connected with the South Australian police force, were interred in the Catholic Cemetery, West-terrace on Saturday afternoon.
A large number of people attended the funeral, and members of the police force, in plain clothes, and of the Christian Brothers'
Old Collegians' Association, marched in front of the hearse from the deceased's residence in Grote-street to the cemetery. The
Commissioner of Police (Colonel Madley) was present, and the South Australian Football Association, of which Mr. R, Sullivan, a son of the deceased, is secretary, was represented. The burial service was conducted by the Rev. Father Sheehan.
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A cable message was received in Broken Hill last week from England, stating that Mr. Walter Sully, the founder of the firm bearing that name in Broken Hill, had died suddenly at his home in England. Mr. Sully was not known to be suffering from any illness, but for the past 12 years had been blind. He was born in Burnham, Somersetshire, in January, 1837, and came to Australia when a boy of 13 as an apprentice on board a ship. When the boat was in Australia he ran away from the vessel and made for the Victorian goldfields. After a lapse of some years he travelled to New Zealand and became interested in mining, having a large holding in the Bright Smile mine at Thames. He returned to Australia, and managed a copper mine at Hawker, South Australia. After remaining a couple of years there he went to Port Augusta, where he was employed by Messrs. Young and Gordon in their sheep and wool business. In 1880 he went on an expedition to the Mount Brown goldfields in the interests of Mr. W. R. Wilson, and managed several mines there. On his way back to Port Augusta he passed through the country round Broken Hill. He stayed at Port Augusta for a few months and then went to Silverton, where, in 1882 he founded the business of Walter Sully. In 1887 the Silverton house was closed and the firm moved to Broken Hill. Mr. Sully had a large interest in the Proprietary mine with Mr. Rasp. In 1889 Mr. Sully left for England and settled there, but paid frequent visits to Broken Hill, the last one being about 16 years ago. At one time he was Chairman of the London board of directors of the Broken Hill Proprietary Company. Mr. Sully was so much interested in mining that to encourage prospecting he gave prospectors extended credit, and amounts totalling a considerable sum had to be written off on account of the prospectors' inability to pay. Mr. Sully was twice married. In 1868 he married at Ballarat Miss Catherine Hawkins, who died early in 1897, and in 1899 he married Mrs. Burlingham, who survives him. The remaining members of the family are Mr. F. Sully, of Broken Hill, and Mrs. Bellamy, of Brigstock, Northamptonshire.
SUMMERTON, Charles Stephen
Another of that generation which has its roots deep in the traditions of Gawler, Mr Charles Stephen Summerton, died at his residence , Fourth street, Gawler South, on June 9. He was the youngest son of the late Edward and Emily Summerton, and was born in Gawler Hills 82 years ago. In March of 1877 he took up his residence in Queen street, Gawler South and was married to Miss Fannie H Vessey. He was employed by the Jas. Martin & Co. from that time until the foundry was closed. There is left a widow, one son , Mr Fred Summerton of Croydon; and six daughters Mrs Keal., Cheltenham,; Mrs F.J.Twells, Port Pirie; Mrs C. Adcock. Welland; Mrs Smalley, Walseys; Mrs B. Day, North Plympton; Mrs H. Overland, Magdala. There are 20 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
SUMMERTON nee RICHARDSON, Emily
Death of an Old resident: On Sunday last there passed away at the residence of Mr. C.S. Summerton of Gawler South one of the pioneers of this neighborhood in the person of Mrs. Edward Summerton. The deceased lady who was 85 years of age, arrived in the colony with her husband in 1848 on the ship Success. They remained at Port Adelaide until 1853, and then removed to Gawler Hills , where they started farming. In 1866 Mr. Summerton died and the farm was kept going until 1877. Mrs. Summerton then gave up farming and removed to Gawler South. She resided with her youngest son until her death. Previous to the organization of the Baptist Church she worshipped with the Congregationalists and Methodists. She has left three sons (Messrs. J.E. , W., and C.S. Summerton of Gawler South), three daughters (Mrs. W.C. Harvey of Gawler South, Mrs A. Shepherdson of Mt Pleasant, Mrs T. Withers of Gawler), 45 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren. The deceased lady was connected with the Baptist Church since it first started in Gawler, and at the time of her death was the oldest member on the church roll. Up till the time of her death she was active and able to get about and in full possession of all her faculties. She was taken suddenly ill on Sunday morning last with paralysis and passed peacefully away in the evening. The funeral on Tuesday was largely attended. The remains were interred in the Willaston Cemetery, the Rev. H.E. Hughes officiating at the grave. The coffin was borne to and from the hearse by six grandsons. Mr. C.G. Rebbeck was the undertaker.
SUMSION, William James died 06 May 1904
By the death of Mr. W. J. Sumsion, at the age of 85 years, a respected citizen and a worthy member of the Masonic Order
(Irish Constitution) was lost. Mr. Justice Boucaut, who was associated with the deceased for many years in lodge matters, states: - "Mr. Sumsion was a most lovable and charming man. He belonged to the Irish craft, and he was greatly respected
by every member of the English craft also. He was always ready and willing at any moment to put himself to any inconvenience to help in the working of the lodges, or to assist any brother who wanted assistance. Coupled with his other qualities there was an innate dignity with him which made it impossible for anybody to treat him other than with the utmost respect. He was a remarkable old man, and all the brethren would have done anything for him."
Mr. Sumsion was once a Civil servant, but for some years prior to his death he was a general storekeeper in Beulah road, Norwood.
SUTHERLAND, Caroline died 20 June 1870
Our readers would observe by our obituary of Wednesday that the wife of Mr. D. Sutherland, J.P., had died. Mrs. Sutherland
and her family have been resident in South Australia about 30 years. On Thursday her remains were deposited in the new cemetery of Mount Gambier attended, notwithstanding the excessively inclement weather, by numerous mourners, among whom were included not a few of the very early colonists. Many who had prepared to join the mournful procession were prevented from doing so by the commencement of a heavy and continuous rainfall just before its departure from the town starting point.— Border Watch.
SUTHERLAND, James De La Zouche died 09 January 1904
Mr. J. D La Z. Sutherland, who died on Saturday morning, arrived in South Australia in the ship William Nicol in July 1840. His father, Mr. David Sutherland, was for many years a conspicuous figure in South Australian politics, having been elected member for Noarlunga, and afterwards for Encounter Bay. The late Mr. Sutherland finished his education at Scott's College Melbourne, and was afterwards articled to the firm of Fenn & Waring, solicitors. He commenced practising at Adelaide, afterwards settling at Mount Gambier, where his cousin, Sir Josiah Symon, was articled to him. He will be remembered as a crack rifle shot, and annexed a gold cup, worth a 105 guineas, in Melbourne on one occasion as well as many other prizes. He took a deep interest in politics, and as honorary secretary to the joint committees of the late Mr. John Riddoch and Adam Lindsay Gordon, was largely instrumental in defeating Mr. Randolph Stow, afterwards Mr. Justice Stow, then in the zenith of his popularity. He subsequently took up the views propounded in "Progress and Poverty," and was for some time president of the Single Tax League. As a member of the Anti-Commonwealth Bill League, he was granted with nine others, a free railway pass to enable him to speak against the Bill. Since that time, and until the last few weeks, he continued to take the deepest interest in the single tax movement. He left two sisters and a niece.
SWAIN, Henry Weston died 03 November 1947
Henry Weston Swain who died recently at the Peterborough hospital at the age of 84 was one of the oldest residents of the Peterbororgh district. He was born at Birmingham, England, and with his brother John arrived in Australia as a settler in 1880. Early in 1900 he began work with the late J. W. Bowerlng. and later became caretaker of the old town hall. For more than 50 years he was a strong supporter of the local Baptist Church.
SWEET, Mary Elizabeth died 29 January 1917
The death occurred recently of Mrs. Elizabeth Mary Sweet, at the age of 89 years. Mrs. Sweet, who was a colonist of 56 years, was the widow of Captain of Samuel White Sweet, who was commander of the Government schooner Gulnare, and took that vessel to Darwin in 1889. Captain Sweet discovered the mouth of the Roper River and later navigated the river for 50 miles. Mrs. Sweet and her daughter, Rosa, were the first known white women to step on Northern Territory soil. Mrs. Sweet had travelled widely and had experiences of a most interesting nature. She enjoyed excellent health until near the close of her long and useful life. Mrs. Sweet, who had a host of friends, left five daughters, Mesdames J Anthony (Victoria), W R Pybus (Henley), W Gibson (Penola), T Moody (Adelaide), and J Adams (Portland Victoria), and four sons Messrs. Frank Sweet (Canada), E Sweet (Brighton), D Sweet (Sturt) and R Sweet (Western Australia)
SYMES, Rupert Leslie Turner died 21 January 1906
Mr. Leslie Symes, a son of Mr. R Symes, of Narracoorte, died on Sunday, after a long illness. He had been to Tasmania, and subsequently to England for the benefit of his health, but he returned to Adelaide on December 30 in a very weak condition. He was employed first in the Naracoorte railway workshops, and then in the workshops at Islington as an apprentice to engine-fitting.
Headstone Payneham Cemetery
SYMONS, Frank
Mr Frank Symons, eldest, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Symons, of Burra and Broken Hill, passed away suddenly from heart
failure at his work on Thursday last at Broken Hill. The late Mr. Symons who was only in his 59th year married Miss L. Lihou, the youngest daughter of Mrs. H. Lihou of Kooringa. The deceased gentleman was born at Burra where the family resided for a number of years.
SYMONS, Hannah died 17 June 1901
Mrs. Hannah Symons, widow of the late Mr. John Symons, of Burnside, died at the residence of her son, Mr. John Symons, of Morgan, on Monday last, in her 95th year. Deceased came to South Australia in 1849, and resided, continuously at Burnside until about nine years ago. She leaves three sons, one daughter, and nine grandchildren.
Headstone Morgan Cemetery
SYMONS, Joseph Cox 1842 - 31 July 1919
Mr. J. C. Symons, whose death is recorded in '"The Advertiser" today, arrived in the State 54 years ago. For 30 years Mr. and Mrs. Symons and their family resided at Crystal Brook, and many tokens of love and esteem were displayed when they left, In November, to reside with their daughter (Mrs. A. Miell). Mr. Symons did much useful service for the northern town. He was a justice of the peace, treasurer of the North-Western Agricultural Society, secretary of the Rechabite Lodge, committeeman and trustee of the Institute, councillor of the [photo The late Mr. J. C. Symons.] Township ward, and clerk of the District Council. On his departure the towns-people presented him with an illuminated address, armchair, travelling bag, and purse of sovereigns. Mr. Symons joined the Methodist Church in St. Austell, his native town, in Cornwall, and was a local preacher and ardent Sunday-school worker for 57 years. Mrs. Symons and four children survive-Mr H. V. Symons (Western Australia), Mr. F. W Symons (Port Augusta), Mrs. A. Miell (St. Peters), and Mrs. J. E. Martin (Melrose). There are 14 grandchildren.
Headstone Payneham Cemetery
SYMONS, Mrs. J.C. (Rev)
Mrs. Symons, widow of the Rev. J. C. Symons, Wesleyan minister, died at Hawthorne (Melbourne) on Friday at the age of 90. Her husband erected the first Wesleyan Church on the Victorian gold fields at Wesley Hill, near Castlemaine. Mr. Symons was one of the founders of the London Young Men's Christian Association. He was its first secretary, and drafted its original constitution. Mr. Symons entered the Methodist ministry in 1849, and in the following year was stationed at Kapunda, then a busy mining centre, afterwards being appointed to the Adelaide circuit, whence, in 1852, he went to Willunga. On the outbreak of the Victorian gold diggings he was transferred to Melbourne, and remained in the sister State till his death in February. 1894.
He was born in Cornwall in 1820, and travelled three times between England and Australia in a semi-ministerial capacity before 1847 when his preaching in Melbourne induced the church there to ask the English conference to appoint him permanently to the Australian connexion. He was ordained on the recommendation of the late Rev. D. J. Draper, another minister well known in Adelaide more than, half a century ago.