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202303
Surname: Middleton (obit)
First Name: Mrs. James Gibb
Ship: -
Date: 9 September 1933
Place: Strathfield
Source: The Methodist
Details: Mrs. J. G. Middleton, widow of the late Rev. J. G. Middleton, passed away on Sunday morning last at an advanced age. Many -of a past generation gratefully remember the spiritual and active ministry of Mr. Middleton in our country and city circuits, and they can never think of that ministry without closely identifying with it the devoted service of his wife. Mrs. Middleton was a lady of grace and culture, and endowed with spiritual gifts which were consecrated to the enrichment of our Churches in the circuits in which they laboured. She had special aptitudes for Bible class work among the girls and young | women of the Churches. Her home was used for promoting the social and spiritual life of the people, and the unique weekly open afternoons for friends far and near, were productive of great good. Despite uncertain health of recent years, she maintained the old gaiety, and her patient and gentle nature was fragrant of the spirit- of Christ. She was laid to rest in the grave of her I late husband in Rookwood cemetery on Monday last. Rev. F. W. Hynes conducted the funeral services. Rev. Gustavus -Thompson, of the Strathfield Circuit, in which Mrs. Middleton resided, offered the prayer at the graveside. She is survived by her only child, Miss Fanny Middleton
168022
Surname: Middleton (obit.,)
First Name: Cecil
Ship: -
Date: 12 August 1925
Place: Goulburn
Source: SMH
Details: DEATH OF MR. C. MIDDLETON. When the late Mr. Cecil Middleton joined the Sydney General Post Office as a telegraph operator, the staff consisting of but eleven men and six boys. Mr. Middleton died recently, within a year of his centenary, at Goulburn. Since his retirement from the service 19 years ago, Mr. Middleton had lived on the heights of West Goulburn. A studious man, Mr. Middleton was a son of the Rev. George Middleton. His literary possessions were most valuable and among them were some historical documents of great interest. Among these was an old copy of an extract from the Journal of Governor Macquarie. The original, in Macquarie’s own handwriting, is in the Mitchell Library. "This afternoon there anchored in Sydney Cove the ship Prince Regent, transport, commanded by Captain William Arden, with 100 male convicts from England, whence she sailed on October 8, 1819, touching at no intermediate ports, Mr. Hunter, R. N., being surgeon superintendent, and a squad of 31 soldiers of the 48thRegiment being commanded by Cornet Chambers, of the 21st Light Dragoons. The convicts and guard arrived in good health, none of either having died on the voyage. The Rev. Mr. George Middleton, assistant chaplain for the colony, the wife and three children of Cornet Chambers, and a Chelsea pensioner, have come out passengers in the ship." The entry is dated January 27, 1820. 'The "Sydney Gazette" of January 20, 1820, contains the following: "To be Assistant Chaplain. "His Royal Highness the Prince Regent, in the name and on behalf of his Majesty, having been graciously pleased to appoint the Rev. George Middleton, Clerk, now arrived by the Prince Regent, to be an assistant chaplain on the Colonial Establishment of New South Wales, his Excellency is pleased to order and direct that Mr. Middleton do henceforth perform duty at Sydney until he shall be permanently appointed to some other situation." (Signed) Macquarie. The letters patent were unfortunately lost in a flood at Raymond Terrace, on the Hunter River, many years after. The Rev. George Middleton later took temporary charge at Parramatta while the Rev. Samuel Marsden was away in New Zealand. In 1821 he was made incumbent of Newcastle, where he stayed till 1827. There is a memorial window In the Newcastle Cathedral erected by a son, Alexander Dillin Middleton in 1824 he married at Liverpool a Miss Rose, an English girl who came to the colony with her mother a few yours before. Eventually he settled at Morpeth, where Mr. Cecil Middleton was born on April29, 1846. The late Cecil Middleton was the youngest of a large family. Educated at Hinton, he had as schoolmates the late James Hogue and John See. In July, 1861, he joined the telegraph service at West Maitland, qualified as a junior operator, and joined the Sydney staff in 1863. Six months later he qualified as a senior. The telegraph department was a very unpretentious building. The station master was Mr. S. J. Watson, l ater superintendent of telephones. The office was in George-street ,opposite David Jones, and on the site of the George-street end of the present General Post Office. The department was under the Minister for Works, Mr. W. M. Arnold, who was later Speaker of the House of Assembly, and who was drowned in a flood in the Patterson River. The staff consisted of Edward Charles Cracknell, Superintendent; Phillip B. Walker, Inspector of lines and stations. - McAuliffe, clerk; - Muston, accountant, and his clerk, Jack Quodling; receiving officers, J. H. Miles and O. West; and the operators, W. Wilson, Wm. H. McGuire, and Cecil Middleton. One of the messengers was Mr. Burnett, who retired later as superintendent of mails. And every message to Sydney and suburbs was delivered by six messengers, who were mounted on ponies. After spending eighteen months in the Sydney office, Mr. Middleton was appointed telegraph master at Hay, and reached that town by proceeding by boat to Melbourne, thence by rail to Bendigo (Sandhurst), and then by Cobb and Co.'s coach to Hay. Here he opened the first telegraph office in that town. His next promotion was to Wagga, where he spent nine years. Wagga was then the centre of the southern racing world, and thousand-guinea cups were common trophies. In 1878 Mr. Middleton was appointed to Goulburn. His new office comprised a small cottage situated where the present Court-house now stands, but three years later the new building, the present post and telegraph office in that city, was opened. Mr. Middleton was in charge for 25 years, and on his retirement was honoured by the citizens. He had always taken a keen interest in local affairs. He was connected with the Goulburn Club, the Mechanics' institute, the Tirranna Race Club, and was for years a trustee of the Government Savings Bank. A Freetmason, he died on the 44th anniversary of his initiation to Lodge Australia. He is survived by two sons and a daughter, Messrs. Seymour Arnold Middleton and Selwyn Seymour Middleton, of Sydney; and Mrs. Ewan Fraser, well known in her younger days as Jessie Middleton, a noted musician. She now resides in England.
196952
Surname: Miller (obit)
First Name: David
Ship: -
Date: 28 April 1919
Place: Newcastle
Source: NMH
Details: Mr. David Miller, one of the oldest residents of Newcastle, died last night at his late residence, Eurimbla, Military road. He was a. native of Newcastle, having been born in Darby-street on December 2, 1845, and was, therefore, in his 74th year. For several years past Mr. Miller had not enjoyed good health, and about a fortnight ago was seized with a serious attack of illness. On Easter Monday he was compelled to take to his bed, and did not rally, passing away last night at eleven oclock. The late Mr. Miller had lived in New castle all his life. His first school teacher was Mrs. Christie, grandmother of Alderman Christie, of the Newcastle Council, and who kept a private school in Darby-street. At the age of twelve years he started work, being employed by Mr. James Robertson, who carried on business as a shipping providore and grocer in Hunter-street, near Perkin street. Two years later he went to work for Mr. Downie, whose business was in Hunter-street, and who afterwards went into partnership with Mr. John Broughton. He went three years afterwards into the employ of Mr. F .Smith, whose place of business was on the spot now occupied by the Great Northern Hotel, but who afterwards removed to Hunter street to the place now occupied by the shop of Messrs. Blackall and Hunt. On the death of Mr. Smith, Mr. Miller, who was then in his twentieth year, purchased, the business, and carried it on there for eight years, when he removed to larger premises, where he continued the grocery business until his retirement two and a half years ago. He took a keen interest in public matters, and was an alderman of the City Council for twenty years, filling the Mayoral chair for two terms, in 1897 and 1900. Always a firm believer in the future of Newcastle, he was interested in different public institutions in the district. He was a director for more than forty years of the Newcastle Building and Investment Society, for 30 of which he was chairman of directors. He was also a director of the Castlemaine Brewery for eight years. For more than forty years he was a trustee of the Presbyterian portion of Sandgate Cemetery, and tor more than twenty years a member of the District Park Trust. The Newcastle Regatta always found in him an ardent and generous supporter, and he was a member of that committee for a number of years. He also occupied a seat on the Newcastle Hospital committee for a considerable period. When the Newcastle School of Arts was destroyed by fire more than 45 years ago, the late Mr. Miller was one of a building committee appointed by a citizens meeting to arrange for the erection of the present buildings. He was a broad-minded citizen. In business his word was his bond. Me was a liberal contributor to charitable and patriotic objects, and many acts of generosity were performed unostentatiously by him about which the public knew nothing. He was a keen and enthusiastic bowler, and had occupied the position of president of the City Bowling Club. In his younger days he was a prominent cricketer. An ardent advocate of a weekly half-holiday-there was no half-. holiday when he was a young man-he was one of a committee formed in New castle with the object of bringing this about, and he worked hard to secure it. The late Mr. Miller s wife pre-deceased him in July, 1905. He is survived by three sons and three daughters, Messrs. David William Miller and Arthur Miller, Lieutenant Harold E. Miller, Mrs. ,G. Leishman, of Perth, Mrs. G. W. Mitchell, of Newcastle, and Miss Laura Miller, and he also leaves thirteen grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The funeral will leave his late residence to-morrow afternoon for Sandgate Cemetery
201500
Surname: Miner(obit)
First Name: Alfred
Ship: -
Date: 19 September 1907
Place: Stockton
Source: NMH
Details: Great surprise was felt in Stockton yesterday afternoon when it became known that Mr. Alfred Miner, who for some forty years has lived at Stockton, plying his calling as a waterman, had died in the Newcastle Hospital, after an operation for cancer of the tongue. The late Mr. Miner was about 60 years of age, and it was not until lately that he had become aware that he was afflicted by the malady which has been the cause of his death. He went into the hospital only on Tuesday afternoon, the operation being performed yesterday. The deceased leaves a widow and grown-up family, with whom sincere sympathy is felt. Mr. Miner was intimately known by all the old residents, and was highly respected.
197049
Surname: Minto (obit)
First Name: Robert and Joseph
Ship: -
Date: 4 May 1901
Place: Singleton
Source: The Maitland Weekly Mercury
Details: An old and well-known resident of this district, in the person of Mr. Robert Minto, died at his residence, Nundah, to-day, from injuries received by a sulky accident last Sunday night. It seems on that evening deceased was driving with his brother Joseph from Rix s Creek to Nundah, and when within a quarter of a mile of homo the sulky bumped from a rut and deceased was thrown out causing injuries to his spina by pressure on the spinal cord, and paralysis supervened. Dr. Irwin was summoned, but his medical skill was unavailing, and deceased lingered until about eight o clock this morning, when he expired. Deceased was a coal miner in the employ of his father, who is a colliery owner. He was fifty-four years of age, and unmarried.
197017
Surname: Monaghan (obit)
First Name: Hugh
Ship: -
Date: 23 January 1908
Place: West Maitland
Source: The Australian Star
Details: Mr. Hugh Monaghan, an old and respected resident of Maitland, died suddenly on the Maitland railway platform this morning. His death was due to heart failure, accelerated by the prevailing heat. Mr. Monaghan was for many years a prominent member of the A.H.C. Guild and other Catholic organisations, and took an active interest in all Maitland district movements for nearly 50 years. He was the founder and mainstay for years of the Maitland Protection League.
197007
Surname: Moore (obit)
First Name: George
Ship: -
Date: 30 September 1916
Place: Maitland
Source: The Tamworth Daily Observer
Details: Mr. George Moore, 97 years of age one of Maitland s oldest residents died this morning. He was a native of England, arriving in Australia in 1852. He was one of the oldest cricketers in the State and represented Australia in 1862 against H. H. Stephenson s English Eleven, also against George Parr s English Eleven in 1863-64. He was a splendid bowler, capturing ten wickets in one match against the Englishmen. He leaves two sons and two daughters
183810
Surname: Moore (obit)
First Name: Thomas Henry
Ship: -
Date: 1 August 1823
Place: Singleton
Source: The Maitland Daily Mercury
Details: A man well known in the business and commercial life of Singleton in the eighties and nineties in the person of Mr. Thomas Henry Moore, died in a private hospital in Summer Hill near Sydney. He was the only son of Mr. James Moore, founder of the well known firm of Messrs James Moore and Co., Singleton. Death followed a paralytic seizure. The deceased, who was born in Singleton was in his 76 year and for a number of years managed the business. He was an enterprising business man and a public spirited citizen. Deceased ight be regarded as the pioneer of the butter industry in Singleton district, which has now become so important as he started the first factory in Singleton, also creameries in various parts of the district. Deceased married Miss Jane Anderson, sister of Messrs. R. and Mel Anderson of Singleton
190839
Surname: Morison (obit)
First Name: David Nevin
Ship: -
Date: 3 August 1942
Place: Mayfield
Source: The Newcastle Sun
Details: DEATH OF MR. D. N. MORISON Head of the oldest general engineering firm in Newcastle and himself an outstanding technical engineer, Mr. David Nevin Morison, managing director of Mori son and Bearby Ltd.. Carrington. died on Saturday night. He was 73 years old. and had been ill for only a short time. The late Mr. Morison. who was a prominent churchman and respected for his business ability and citizenship, was born in Balmain and came to Newcastle with his family at the age of three. The remaining 70 years of his life was spent in Newcastle. He served his time with the firm and became its head in 1914. He was educated at Maitland Boys High School. He was one of the first advocates of the Stockton-Tomago Sand beds water scheme when the Chichester plan was first discussed. He was a firm believer in Newcastle s destiny as a ship building centre, and was a member of the District Shipbuilding Committee formed in the city in 1938. Mr. Morton was a foundation member of the Institution of Engineers and a councillor of that body. He also supported the former Newcastle Betterment Board, the Chambers of Commerce and Manufactures, and Newcastle Ambulance. He was a prominent local preacher, a trustee of the Mayfield Methodist Church, and superintendent of the Sunday School for 30 years. He also sang in the choir. A liberal contributor to the Mayfield Methodist Church, he presented a bell to it in honor of his mother. He was a delegate to conference, and attended many synods. He was an active supporter of the YMCA and the British and Foreign Bible Society. The firm of Morison and Bearby Ltd. was established by Mr. Morison s father and a member of the Bearbv family at Carrington in1874. Later it was conducted by the late Mr. Morison and Mr E. Bearby, a son of the other original partner. Recently, Mr. Bearby ceased to take an active part in the firm and Mr. Morison was in charge until his death. He employed 350 men. He is survived by his wife and three daughters. Misses Nancy. Gwen and Vina Morison. The funeral took place this after noon leaving Mayfield Methodist Church for Sandgate Cemetery.
190838
Surname: Morison (obit)
First Name: Robert
Ship: Francis Walker 1852
Date: 9 March 1914
Place: Waratah
Source: Sydney Morning Herald
Details: Mr. Robert Morison, who died at his residence, Mayfield, Waratah, on Thursday, was well-known in this city and district. He was born in England on May 20, 1840, and came to Australia with his parents in 1852 in the ship Francis Walker. As a youth Robert Morison served an apprenticeship at the establishment of Messrs. Halliday Bros. One of his early duties was to assist the late Mr. Barnes to install some of the first printing machines in the offices of the Sydney Morning Herald. In later years he came to Newcastle, and worked in the first rail- way shops at Honeysuckle. Returning to Sydney, he entered the service of Mort s Dock Engineering Company, and had considerable experience in some of the early steamboats running to Australia. In 1875 Mr. Morison and Mr. E. W. Bearby entered into partnership as engineers at Carrington. Shortly afterwards Mr. James Morison, a brother, joined the firm, and to-day the firm of R. and J. Morison and Bearby is known throughout Australasia. Mr. Morison was prominently associated with the Methodist Church, and for many years was a local preacher in the Newcastle district, and teacher and superintendent at the Wesleyan Sabbath School in Tyrell street, Newcastle. He also held the position of trustee for a number of churches in the district. He was a supporter of the Y.M.C.A. in Newcastle, and a president and member of the committee of the local auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society. Deceased leaves a widow and four daughters - Miss Morison, Mrs. F. A. Moxey, Mrs. R. Bryant, junr., and Mrs. R. G. Ellis and one son, Mr. D. N. Morison.
168628
Surname: Morisset (obit.,)
First Name: James Thomas
Ship: -
Date: 12 October 1852
Place: Bathurst
Source: Sydney Morning Herald
Details: The late Colonel Morisset entered the army by purchase, in February, 1798, whilst only a youth of sixteen, and held the rank of lieutenant up to the year 1802, a considerable portion of the intervening period being spent in India and Egypt, where he was actively employed in several engagements. In the latter year he obtained permission to leave India in consequence of an attack of sickness, and returned to England ; but his health having been restored, he obtained a captain s commission by purchase, in the 48th regiment, with which he shipped for the Peninsula, and took part in some of the hardest fought battles of the time, under the command of Sir Arthur Wellesley. On the field of Albuera he received a severe sword wound in the head, which continued a source of great suffering and inconvenience to the day of his death. Returning to England at the declaration of peace in the year 1814, he remained in a state of in- action until 1817, when his regiment was ordered to this colony. Until 1825 he was employed as Commandant at Newcastle and in the district of Bathurst, and whilst occupying these posts, elicited the approval of the Government by his conduct. At the latter period he obtained leave to return to the mother country, and on the occasion of his departure received a cordial acknowledgment of the value of his services through the Governor s Private Secretary. Whilst at home he received the arduous appointment of civil and military Commandant of the penal settlement of Norfolk Island; but some unforeseen obstacles to his installation having occurred, which rendered a reference to the Imperial Government indispensable, he was appointed Principal Superintendent of Police, and continued to hold the situation until 1839, when he received orders to proceed to Norfolk Island, where he remained five years. In 1834 he disposed of his commission in the army, and four years afterwards became police magistrate of Bathurst- was subsequently appointed commissioner of insolvent estates, and for a short period officiated as commissioner of the Court of Requests. The first two appointments he retained to the period of his decease. To prove that his connection with the army was one of hard service, it is only necessary to mention the following engagements, in all of which he fought :-Toulouse, Orthes, Nive, Vittoria, Albuera, Busaco, and Talavera, these historical names being inscribed upon a medal which he held in token of his services. He also held an Egyptiac medal, but the names of the battles in which he took part whilst in that country are not specified. The proposition, therefore, with which this notice is commenced -that the late police magistrate of Bathurst had served his country with fidelity -and during the best years of a long life- time is sufficiently proved ; and after a perusal of the above naked facts, few will deny that he is worthy of favourable remembrance
168814
Surname: Morley (obit.,)
First Name: John
Ship: -
Date: 28 February 1899
Place: Newcastle
Source: Evening News
Details: Another old identity named John Morley died at Islington last week. He was born in 1836 in the Newcastle district where he resided the greater part of his life. He married in 1854 and had seven sons and four daughters of whom three daughters survive. Of grandchildren, there are twenty one living
200283
Surname: Moroney (obit)
First Name: Denis
Ship: 1851
Date: 2 August 1902
Place: Swan Street, Hamilton
Source: Freemans Journal
Details: THE PASSING OF NEWCASTLE PIONEERS THE LATE DENIS MORONEY. Early on Saturday morning, 19th July, writes our Newcastle correspondent), Mr. Denis Moroney, a very old resident of the district, died at the residence of his son, Alderman M. J Moroney, Swan-street. Hamilton. The deceased gentleman was well known in the Maitland, Cooranbong, and Newcastle districts during the past fifty years. Up to a very short time prior to his death he was hale and hearty,- and was wont to make frequent visits to Sydney and Maitland. About a fortnight ago. he contracted a cold, which eventuated in influenza, and he gradually sank. Throughout his illness he retained his mental faculties, and was able to recognize those who visited him on Friday night. Mr. Moroney was born in Cork (Ireland) on March 4, 1805, and was therefore in his ninety-eighth year at the time of his demise. He left Ireland towards the end of the year 1851, and arrived in Now South Wales in the beginning of the following year. After that he took up a farm at Newport, near Cooranbong, where he remained for about ten years, and was very successful. Leaving Newport he came to Newcastle, where, after a little while, he gave up business, and during the past fourteen or fifteen years he resided alternately with his sons, Messrs. Michael and John Moroney. In the year 1861 Mr. Moroney s wife died at Newport, and her remains were buried at Cooran bong. Twenty-six years afterwards the re mains were re-interred in the Sandgate cemetery The deceased gentleman leaves two sons, Alderman M. J . Moroney, of New castle, and Mr. John Moroney, of the Railway Department, two daughters, and a large number of grandchildren and two great-grandchildren The old gentleman was possessed of a remarkably retentive memory, and his life having covered such a great length of time, his store of information was most interesting. Ho was never so happy as when relating incidents which occurred in the early part of the last century.
173920
Surname: Moroney (obit.,)
First Name: Denis (Dennis)
Ship: -
Date: 21 July 1902
Place: Swan Street Hamilton
Source: NMH
Details: Early on Saturday morning Mr. Dennis Moroney a very old resident of the district died at the residence of his son. The deceased gentleman was well known in the Maitland, Cooranbong and Newcastle districts during the past fifty years. He was born in Cork Ireland on 4 March 1805 and was therefore in his ninety eight year. He left Ireland towards the end of the year 1851 and arrived in NSW in the beginning of the following year. He came out here with the intention of engagin in the farming industry and with his wife settled in West Maitland. He worked there for a little while while as a saddler after which having a knowledge of milling he entered into that business. After that he took up a farm at Newport near Cooranbong where he remained for about ten years and was very successfull. Leaving Newport he came to Newcastle where he resided alternatively with his sons Michael and John Moroney. In the year 1861 Mr. Moroneys wife died at Newport and her remains were buried at Cooranbong. 26 years afterwards the remains were re interred in the Sangate cemetery.
207600
Surname: Morson (obit)
First Name: Dr. Alexander Kinnear
Ship: -
Date: 18 November 1902
Place: Sydney
Source: SMH
Details: DEATH OF DR. MORSON. A much-respected and well-known resident of North Sydney, Dr Alexander Kinnear Morson, died on Saturday at his residence, Wyalla, Kirribilli Point. Dr Morson received his early medical training at Edinburgh, and in 1863 became a licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. He took his M.D. degree the following year. Upon arrival in this country he resided at Maitland, where he practised for several years. Upon retiring from the work of his profession he became a resident of North Sydney, and associated himself with various benevolent institutions. He was a member of the North Shore Hospital Committee, and was also one of the trustees of the institution. In consequence of ill-health he resigned the latter position a short time ago. The funeral took place on Sunday in the Presbyterian section of the Gore Hill Cemetery, the service being conducted by the Rev. W. H. Ash (North St. Leonards Church). Besides the relatives of the deceased, there were present - The elders, session, and choir of St. Peters Presbyterian Church (at which deceased was an attendant). Messrs. Dugald Thomson, M.P., D. Carment, J. B. Thomson, Dr. Robertson, J. Mackenzie, H. A. Mackenzie, A. Turnbull, A. E. Doig, Donald Smith, E. J. Smith, P. P. Plummer, and several others
197044
Surname: Moss (obit)
First Name: Elizabeth
Ship: -
Date: 16 July 1927
Place: Singleton
Source: The Newcastle Sun
Details: Mrs, Elizabeth Moss, a resident of Singleton for more than half a century, died in the Dangar Cottage Hos-pital yesterday. Mrs. Moss, who was within a couple of months of 84 years, was admitted to the institution on May 8, with a broken thigh, as the result of a fall at her residence, Gas street. The late Mrs. Moss was born in Dublin, Ireland and came to New South Wales with her parents when two years of age, the family settling in the Maitland district. After the death of her husband, 54 years ago, she came to Singleton, and conducted the Terminus Hotel for about 20 years, retiring from business some 30 years ago. She is survived by one son, M. H. C. Moss, of Gas-street.
197046
Surname: Munro (obit)
First Name: Hugh
Ship: -
Date: 3 May 1906
Place: Singleton
Source: The Maitland Daily Mercury
Details: After a comparatively short, illness, the death occurred, this morning, of Mr. Hugh Munro, farrier, who has resided in the Singleton district, for the past 52 years. Deceased was born in 1827- in Ardessior. Inverness shire, Scotland. He left, homo for Yorkshire when 18 years of age and engaged with Messrs. Jackson and Bean, well-known railway contractors, for whom he acted as one of their officers in the Channel Islands, constructing breakwaters, and fortifications. In 1854 he landed in Australia and soon Settled down to prosecute his trade as a farrier in Singleton, and has since resided here. In 1873 he was elected an alderman of the Borough Council, a position he filled for 28 years, and for two years was Mayor. He always took an active part in every movement having for its object the welfare of the place of his adoption. Ho was a member of The Masonic and Oddfellows Lodges, having acted as financial secretary of the latter for forty years, besides having filled all the other offices of the Lodge. Deceased was well known as a genial and much respected citizen and as one who by hard work and perseverance helped largely to bring the place to a prosperous condition
148968
Surname: Nash (obit)
First Name: Dr. Andrew
Ship: -
Date: 1885 28 November
Place: Honeysuckle Cemetery
Source: Honeysuckle Cemetery Online
Details: Obituary. Died after his horse - Satellite - stumbled while jumping a hurdle crushing the doctor fatally. Born in Donaraile, Co. Cork, Ireland in 1834. Earned the qualifications in Dublin, Glasgow and London, practised in Waterford before leaving for Australia in 1857. Worked at Kilmore, Vict., before coming to Newcastle. His wife died in February and he was survived by two sons, Dr. John B. Nash and Andrew who was studying in Edinburgh and a daughter. Over 4000 people attended his funeral in Wallsend
196985
Surname: Nelligan (obit)
First Name: Mrs. William
Ship: -
Date: 16 August 1895
Place: Maitland
Source: The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express
Details: An old resident of Maitland, in the person of Mrs. William Nelligan, passed away to her rest. She had been ill for a long time, and the end was no doubt the result of senile decay. The deceased was the relict of Mr. William Nelligan, who died some few years back, and both of them were very old and highly-respected residents of the town. The deceased lady had long since passed the allotted span, as she was in her 77th year. She leaves two sons, one of whom is a school teacher in the suburbs of Sydney; and two daughters, both of whom are married.
201580
Surname: Nelson (obit)
First Name: Oswald
Ship: -
Date: 29 March 1902
Place: Young Wallsend
Source: NMH
Details: There passed away on Thursday morning in the person of Mr. Oswald Nelson the most widely-known figure in the history and development of the Lake district. Born in Northumberland, England, in 1826, he followed the occupation of a collier. But the news of the wonderful gold discovery of Australia fired his ambition, and leaving his wife and children he set sail for Victoria. Here he remained for two years with varying fortune. Then he came over to Newcastle, and worked as a coal miner in the old pit under Shepherds Hill. In the later years of his life he used to tell most instructive tales of the early days of Newcastle, the struggling roads, the queer class of houses, and the primitive mode of shipping coal. He knew every change during the past 43 years. From Newcastle he removed to Tomago, and worked there in the old mine. When he had been six years from the old land, his family joined him at Tomago. Thence they shifted to Minmi, but have a desire to take up land under the Robertson Act he selected 40 acres at Young Wallsend, and erected a dwelling thereon. The holding was soon increased by 105 additional acres. He continued to travel to Minmi until the water broke in and flooded the mine. In those early days dense forest reigned supreme and neighbours were few. The late Mr. Cattell and Mr. G. Ridley, senr., now of Wallsend, with Mr. Isaac Griffiths, were his fellow pioneers. Land was cleared, fenced and placed under cultivation, and a better class of house was erected as a residence, while all the time he continued as a miner in the Wallsend A, B, and C pits and the Jesmond Tunnel. About 24 years ago he took up 100 acres of land a mile past the present Wakefield. This land is becoming yearly more valuable on account of the mineral underlying. For five years he resided on this selection, in order to comply with the Conditional Purchase Act. During this period and for one year subsequent he ceased work in the mines. When the Young Wallsend Coal Company started operations Mr Nelson erected the Travellers Rest Hotel, which had been managed by his son ever since. The deceased ceased work as a coal miner at the age of 53, but continued to take great interest in agriculture until two years ago. His wife died in Wallsend 13 years ago. He was the father of three children, of whom John, the only survivor, was the eldest, the others, Elizabeth and James, having pre-deceased their father 10 and 17 years respectively. For two years past the venerable old man had been perceptibly growing weaker. His gentleness and peaceful disposition, always, well marked through every phase of life, became still more manifest is with halting steps he moved about among his acquaintances. One strong longing filled his mind, and that was that at the close of a busy life he might pass quietly away, and so at 5 a.m. on Thursday he slept peacefully, leaving one son, 11 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, together with a large circle of acquaintances to mourn his departure.