Search Result
191013
Surname: Tully (obit)
First Name: George
Ship: Jane Gifford 1841
Date: 11 March 1882
Place: Newcastle
Source: Newcastle Morning Herald
Details: About 6 o clock last evening one of Newcastle s best respected citizens paid, after a long illness, the last debt of nature. At the hour named Mr. George Tully, J.P., expired at his residence in King-street. The demise of this thoroughly popular citizen - not at all unexpected as it was - will be learned of with sincere regret by all classes and denominations. Mr. George Tully s name, in fact, for a generation past had been a household word in Newcastle wherever a charitable work or philanthropic effort was mooted. For some time past it was evident that the hand of death was upon our lost friend, and that he was beyond medical aid; and after a tranquil close of a long life he succumbed without apparent suffering. Mr. Tully arrived in Newcastle as far back as the year 1841, and on arrival in the city then, of course, little better than a scattered hamlet- speedily was elected to the appointment of Hospital Superintendent, and subsequently to the important position of Postmaster. Still later, by successful speculation, he secured a very extensive amount of property -landed, shipping, and otherwise- and for many years enjoyed the position of an universally respected and affluent public citizen, confining his business relations more particularly to shipping and agency matters. Mr. Tully was subsequently appointed Vice Consul for France at this port; a position which he held up to the time of his death. For some years past he had been actively interested in developing the mining resources of the French settlement of New Caledonia, (where through his direct instrumentality the original discovery of nickel ore was made), and at the time of his death negotiations of a highly extensive character for their further development were yet afoot. As an urbane, upright, and genial Irish gentleman, the deceased ever commanded respect, whether on or off the Bench, and in hie demise Newcastle has lost one, not only of its oldest, but most widely respected citizens.
196479
Surname: Tyler (obit)
First Name: William Charles
Ship: -
Date: 7 April 1916
Place: Newcastle
Source: NMH
Details: Obituary of Captain William Charles Tyler, shipping master at Newcastle who died at his residence, Telford Street, Newcastle. A native of Adelaide, Captain Tyler was in his 63rd year. He was appointed shipping master at Newcastle in success to Mr. C.H. Hannell in 1888.....He was obliging and courteous to a degree, he commanded the respect and friendship of captains and men before the mast alike. Flags were flown at half mast at Newcastle.
162254
Surname: Tyrrell (obit.,)
First Name: Right Rev. William D.D.,
Ship: -
Date: 25 March 1879
Place: -
Source: SMH
Details: The death of the Right Rev. William Tyrrell D.D., Bishop of Newcastle, which is announced in our telegraphic columns this morning, will be heard of with profound regret by a very large part of the community. He has been ailing for some time past, but, until recently, hopes were entertained of his ultimate recovery. A telegraph, however, yesterday afternoon announced that he was in a comatose state, and that his medical attendants had little hope that he would rally. Their fears were realised, for shortly after that message reached Sydney Bishop Tyrrell was dead. He was born in 1807 and had consequently reached his 72 nd year. He was a son of a former remembrancer of the city of London. His mother was a daughter of the celebrated optician Dollond. He was educated at the Charter House and St. Johns College, Cambridge, where he gained a scholarship and graduated as fourth senior optima. Having held some parochial preferments in England, on the division of the Bishopric of Australia in 1847, he was appointed first Bishop of Newcastle. And the whole of his subsequent life may be regarded as a fitting testimony of the wisdom of the appointment. The Church of England has never had a mor generous, warm hearted, or harder working adherent than she had in the late prelate. Into the work of the church he threw his whole soul, and by the magnanimous disposal of his property in behalf of the Church for which he laboured, his name in the Newcastle diocese will be had in everlasting remembrance
202563
Surname: Vaisey (obit)
First Name: Thomas
Ship: -
Date: 12 June 1915
Place: West Wallsend
Source: Maitland Weekly Mercury
Details: Mr. Thomas Vaisey died at her residence Laidley street West Wallsend on Thursday after a lengthy illness. Deceased who was in his 74th year was born at Hinton, near Morpeth where he spent 31 years of his life as a farmer and he subsequently went on the land near Merriwa. In 1901 with his son Mr. Nathan Vaisey he took over a commercial business at West Wallsend from which he retired 7 years later. He took an active interest in church matters having been connected with the Baptist Church, Hinton, Congregational church West Maitland and the Methodist Church West Wallsend. In Sunday school work he was always to the front and was a favourite among the young folk
162056
Surname: Verge (obit.,)
First Name: John
Ship: -
Date: 25 July 1861
Place: Port Macquarie
Source: Maitland Mercury
Details: PORT MACQUARIE. (From the Herald s Correspondent.) 13TH JULY. The remains of the late Mr. John Verge, of Austral Eden, Macleay River, arrived this day for interment, in a family vault in the burial ground of St. Thomas church. The arrangement for the removal and funeral were carried out under the management of Mr. James Butler, undertaker, of this township. At half-past three the hearse left Phillip s Hotel, Holow-street, followed by the late lamented gentleman s family and a large number of friends. The body was taken first to St. Thomas Church, and the usual service read by the Rev. Mr. Porter, M.A. (in the absence of the Rev. M. Kemp), and at its conclusion Pope s ode of The Dying Christian to his Soul was sung by the full choir, Miss Poyle presiding at the organ. The solemnity of the occasion, together with the great number attending, made the service both here and at the burial ground most impressive and affecting. Mr. T. W. Palmer, Mr. H. Tozer, Mr. J. B. Howe, and Mr. R. Mears acted as pall bearers. Mr. Verge was a very old and respected colonist, and was well known in Sydney as an architect of eminence. The first Congregational church in these colonies was built under his superintendence, as were also most of the public and private buildings of that period. Mr. Verge retired from his profession many years since to his estate on the Macleay River, where he has since resided, and up to a few hours of his death enjoyed comparatively (for so old a person of eighty-seven years of age) good health. The news of this gentleman s sudden decease were forwarded to his solicitor and friends in Sydney the day after from Port Macquarie by the Telegraph steamer.
176540
Surname: Vine (obit.,)
First Name: George
Ship: -
Date: 4 January 1921
Place: Scone
Source: The Scone Advocate
Details: Obituary of George Vine - In the death of George Vine which took place at the residence in Scone on Saturday night last our oldest district identity disappears for the old man was born at Invermien then in possession of Dr. W.B. Carlyle 79 years back and had lived in the district continuously ever since. Death was not unexpected as the late Mr. Vine had been confined to his room for some weeks and the oppressive heat of the past fortnight tended to hasten his end....
161639
Surname: Wade (obit.,)
First Name: John
Ship: -
Date: 19 September 1931
Place: Cremorne
Source: SMH
Details: MR. JOHN WADE. The funeral of Mr. John Wade, who died at Cremorne on Wednesday, at the age of 90 years, took place on Thursday at Rookwood Cemetery. The service was conducted by the Rev. Dr. I Carruthers, Mr. Wade's oldest friend. The interment was private, only relatives being present. Mr. Wade's name was a household word in New South Wales 40 years ago. He was the founder of an important cornflour Industry, which Is still carried on, though under a different name. Before 1830, most of the cornflour used in Australia was Imported. Mr. Wade at that time was In business as a store- keeper at Dungog, which was the centre of a maize-growing district. In conjunction with the late Mr. R. L. Allson, a local grazier, he imported up-to-date machinery, and founded a mill. Farmers benefited materially, as high as 6/- a bushel being paid for maize, which previously had realised only 1/6. The district was afterwards devoted to dairying, and with that change the mill was removed to Newtown, where It operated until it was burned down, about 10 years ago.
202415
Surname: Wallace (obit)
First Name: Robert Barclay
Ship: -
Date: 14 June 1892
Place: Newcastle
Source: NMH
Details: The public of Newcastle were greatly shocked yesterday morning to learn that Mr. Robert Barclay Wallace, the well-known merchant and shipping agent of this port, had died throughout the night. In many circles the news was scarcely credited, as the deceased gentleman had transacted business in the usual way on Saturday, had played lawn-tennis in the afternoon of that day, and had attended Divine service on Sunday morning, apparently in excellent health. Indeed, he was perfectly well until a late hour of the evening, but towards bedtime appeared slightly indisposed. As the time wore on the symptoms increased in serious ness, until about 1 o clock in the morning, when the patient s condition became so alarming that Mrs. Wallace deemed it advisable to call in medical assistance. Dr. Beeston having been sent for, obeyed the summons immediately, and remained at the bedside until the patient expired, about three o clock. The deceased gentleman leaves a widow and five sons and two daughters. Mr. A. B. Wallace was born in Perth, Scotland, in 1838, and came to Australia at a very early age. In 1859 he entered the Newcastle branch of the Bank of Australasia, and remained in that position until 1862, when he joined in partnership the late Mr. Joseph Ward, who carried on an extensive ship broking and general commission and insurance agency business in Bolton-street. The partnership was continued for four years, and when it was dissolved in 1866 Mr. Wallace carried on the business in his own name. Since then it has continued to extend its operations and in creased in dimensions until it now ranks as one of the largest of its kind north of Sydney. During his long and useful residence in Newcastle Mr. Wallace ever took an active interest in the welfare of the city, and was known as a shrewd and honourable commercial man. He was exceedingly popular, his strict integrity and large benevolence having won him the respect of all classes of the community. He was identified with almost every movement promoted with a view of benefiting the citizens, and his opinion was sought on every question of importance. He was connected with the direction of several leading local companies, and had always upheld his position in the most exemplary manner. He had been president of the Newcastle Hospital for a large number of years, and was a member of the local Marine Board from the time of its inception. He was also a very active member of the Chamber of Commerce, and filled the office of chairman of that body last year. Mr. Wallace was also one of the original proprietors of the Newcastle Steam tug Company, had been a director of the Newcastle Gas Company almost from the moment of its foundation, and was managing director of the Castlemaine Brewery and Wood Brothers and Company, Limited, when the business was floated into a limited liability company. By his demise the vice-consularships at this port for Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands are left vacant. He had taken for many years an active part in the work of the Christ Church Cathedral Building Committee. The news of his death will be received with regret by hundreds of friends connected with shipping and commercial pursuits throughout the world. The flags of the shipping in harbour and of the mercantile houses were down half-mast high from an early hour yesterday morning, and the terribly sudden summons to another world of one of the best-known and respected members of the community was the subject of conversation everywhere. Dr. Beeston states that Mr. Wallace at 1 o clock in the morning complained of severe pain in the side, which continued, increasing in in tensity, until his death about two hours later. At the request of the relatives, Dr. Beeston, assisted by Dr. Nickson, made a post-mortem examination. The cause of death was then found to be a clot which had formed in the pulmonary artery and produced fatal consequences gradually but rapidly. The doctor states that the cause of death was peculiar, as it cannot be diagnosed before death, and may occur in an apparently healthy person, as was Mr. Wal lace. The sympathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintances is with Mrs. Wallace and the bereaved family in their great and unexpected affliction. The funeral cortege will leave the deceased s late residence, Rohallion, Church-street, at 2.45 to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon, and the interment
196943
Surname: Walmsley (obit)
First Name: Frederick
Ship: -
Date: 9 October 1926
Place: Wickham
Source: Newcastle Sun
Details: Death of Frederick Walmsley. Born in Newcastle in 1863, he was a member of the well known family of early day hotel keepers. He had been one of the early employees of the Newcastle Gas company
197033
Surname: Wardell (obit)
First Name: William
Ship: -
Date: 19 October 1895
Place: Singleton
Source: The Maitland Weekly Mercury
Details: William Wardell, owner of Townhead died on Sunday night at his residence, after a few days illness. He had attained the great age of ninety years last month, and always enjoyed good health. His death was caused by old age and he passed peacefully away. He was one of four pioneers, having resided here nearly 60 years. With the assistance of his sturdy sons he planted an orangery and orchard, one of the grandest in the Australian colonies, and the admiration of all visitors to Singleton. He leaves two sons and three daughters, and many grand children and great-grandchildren.
197367
Surname: Watt (obit)
First Name: Alexander
Ship: 1842
Date: 8 July 1904
Place: Newcastle
Source: NMH
Details: The sudden death of Alexander Watt, of the Grand Hotel, which occurred at 6.15 last evening, will be learned, with sincere regret throughout the Newcastle district. The deceased gentleman attended the Victoria Theatre on Monday night, and upon reaching the hotel complained of a. soreness in the throat, but on the following morning he went for his usual bathe in the breakers, and returned apparently, in the best of health. Later in the day. however, he again complained of sore throat, which began to swell, and in due course, acting on advice he went to bed. Dr. Harris was called in early the same evening, and he ordered Mr. Watt s immediate removal to the hospital, where an operation was performed at an early hour on Wednesday morning, the trouble having been diagnosed as oedema of the glottis. The operation was regarded as being a very successful one, and the patient rallied well. Later in the evening, how ever, pneumonia suddenly supervened, and the end came shortly after six oclock. The deceased gentleman was a native of the North of Ireland, where he was born on May 10th, 1839. He came to Australia with his parents when only three years of age, and resided with them for many years in West Maitland. where they settled down. As he grew into manhood Mr. Watt, who had served his apprentice ship as a carpenter and joiner, came to Newcastle, and worked at his trade until he took over the license of tie Albion Hotel, in Watt-street, from his brother. Mr. Robert C. Watt. Upon leaving the Albion, Mr. Watt took over the license of the Criterion Hotel, and subsequently became licenses of the Great Northern Hotel. Mr. Watt spent nearly forty years in Newcastle, and during that time he enjoyed the respect and esteem of all classes. not only in the city, but in all the country centres. He was liberal and tolerant in his opinions, and kind-hearted and generous. Up to the day he took ill he was an exceedingly active man, whose cheerful disposition made him a general favourite. He was one of the first members of the Newcastle Bowling Club, and it is safe to say that no more popular man than he ever stepped upon the green, For many years he took an active part in the affairs of the Newcastle Jockey Club, and as a member of the committee of that, body, did excellent work.
211302
Surname: Weaver (obit)
First Name: Frederick George
Ship: c. 1855
Date: 9 January 1930
Place: Neutral Bay
Source: The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate
Details: After a long and active life, Mr. Frederick George Weaver, late of Woy Woy, passed away in his 91st year, on December 27th. Following the death of a son, the late Mr. Weaver left Woy Woy some months ago, and since had resided with his daughter, Mrs. H. S. Cusack, Neutral Bay, where he passed away. He was well known and very highly respected throughout Woy Woy and Erina Shires. The late Mr. Weaver was a native of Bath, England. He arrived in Sydney when a boy of 15 years, and went to Victoria in 1857. While there he was engaged as overseer on Green Bank Station, Avoca River, but after two years returned to Sydney and engaged with Messrs. How, Walker, and Co. to form Fort Cooper Station, in the South Kennedy district of Queensland. In 1861 Mr. Weaver took up an area of pastoral land on the Warrego River, and formed a station, which he named Claverton, after a village near Bath. Four years later he started business as a stock and station agent in West Maitland. Coming to Sydney in 1876 he joined the late Mr. Neville Griffiths in business, the firm of Weaver and Perry being formed in 1895, and converted in to a private limited liability company in 1913. After his retirement from active pursuits in 1922, Mr. Weaver went to live at Booker Bay, near Woy Woy. He was twice married, his first wife being the only daughter of the late Mr. Robert Pigon, of West Maitland. His second wife, by whom he is survived, is a daughter of the late Mr. Archibald Bell, of Pickering, Hunter River. Mr. Weaver leaves two sons and three daughters. The funeral took place at Rookwood on Saturday, Dec. 28th.
200031
Surname: Webb (obit)
First Name: Henry
Ship: -
Date: 24 January 1899
Place: Newcstle
Source: NMH
Details: After an illness extending over nine months, born with Christian patience and resignation, Mr. Henry Webb, sen., a citizen of over 50 years standing, breathed his last yesterday morning. The deceased gentleman was widely known in the New castle district, and in his younger days he took a fairly active part in public matters. For some years he occupied a seat at the council table, and as an alderman he carried out his duties frith the utmost satisfaction to the ratepayers. At a later period he was elected superintendent of the City Fire Brigade, and, it was when at the head of the fire-fighters, that he brought himself prominently before the public. This position he held for several years, and although severely handicapped in more respects than one in those days he was always there at duty s call, the excellent work of the old brigade being frequently referred to at the council meetings. At the time of his death (which sad event took place at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Leslie Arnott), Mr. Webb was in his 75th year. He leaves a grown-op family of sons and daughters, all of whom are held In the highest esteem by the citizens. The eldest son is Mr. Alderman Webb, who at one time filled the Mayoral chair. The remains of the deceased gentleman will be interred In the Wesleyan portion of Sandgate Cemetery
166688
Surname: Wentworth (obit.,)
First Name: D'Arcy
Ship: Neptune 1790
Date: 10 July 1827
Place: Homebush
Source: The Monitor
Details: DEATH. DIED at his Estate of Home-bush, Aged 65, after a severe attack of Influenza, universally regretted, D'Arcy Wentworth, Esq. the oldest Magistrate in the Colony, many years Surgeon-General, Colonial Treasurer of the Colony, and Chief Police Magistrate of Sydney; all of which important offices he filled with singular credit to himself, and satisfaction to the public, of all classes and degrees.- We feel real grief in recording the death of such a man as Mr. Wentworth. He was a lover of freedom; a consistent steady friend of the people; a kind and liberal master; a just and humane Magistrate; a steady friend; and an honest man. Mr. Wentworth's talents were not brilliant, but they were very solid. To a great measure of prudence- and caution, he joined a stern love 0f independence. He was a lover of liberty, on whom the people could rely. He was one of the greatest land-holders in the Colony, and perhaps the wealthiest man. But he considered his possession as calling upon him the more to support the true welfare of the people by maintaining their rights. Therefore, whenever the Colonists wanted a friend to address the King, the Parliament, or the Governor, Mr. Wentworth never shrank from the station allotted to him by Providence. He felt that by his wealth, talents, and experience, he was the natural protector of the people's rights. He was therefore a steady attend- ant on all public conventions of the Colonists, and the first to place his name at the head of a Requisition to the Sheriff, when grievances required to be redressed, or the people wished to make certain things known to the Colonial or the King's Government. At the great dinner given by the people to Sir Thomas Brisbane, after some of the very principal Colonists had sent the Governor a message to de- cline the honour of his company, (a kind of political crisis in New South Wales) Mr. Wentworth accepted the Chair : by which act of patriotism he upheld the spirit of the people and did a public good which has been and will be attended with benefits that will be enjoyed, when their connexion with that incident will not be perceived, or will be forgotten. In short, considering the paucity of men of wealth in this Colony sincerely attached to the people, we consider Mr. Wentworth's premature death (for his looks bade fair for ten years longer, of life) a national loss
200034
Surname: Wetherill (nee Chippendall) (obit)
First Name: Mrs. William
Ship: -
Date: 22 August 1899
Place: North Shore, Sydney
Source: NMH
Details: Wife of Captain Weatherill, died at her residence North Shore Sydney at the age of 65 years. Eldest daughter of Edward Chippindall and sister of Mrs. J. D. Prentice, West Maitland and Miss Chippindall of the Newcastle Ladies College.
212416
Surname: Wharton (obit)
First Name: James
Ship: -
Date: 5 October 1909
Place: Hillgrove near Gundy
Source: The Scone Advocate
Details: The death occurred at his residence, Hillgrove, near Gundy, on Wednesday last, of Mr. Jas. Wharton, a much-esteemed, up-right, and honorable old gentleman whose residence in that part of our district spread over an ordinary life time. His connection with this district dates back 56 years, he was a native of county Kerry, Ireland, and came to Australia, and almost immediately to this district 56 years ago. For a number of years after coming to this district, he was in the employ of the late Francis White at Belltrees, Ellerston, and Segenhoe, chiefly, we learn, in the capacity of storekeeper. Although he had owned it previously, it is about 35 years since he finally settled down at Hillgrove, where he spent the remainder of his life. Although he had attained the good old age of 84, he worked till the last, and might have been seen only a few weeks before his death, driving into Scone - unless our memory fail us, he was in town only a few days before the end came. He was ill only a few days, death being due to senile decay. The funeral took place on Friday morning, the remains being interred in the Church of England Cemetery, Gundy. The burial service was conducted by the Rev. O. E. Hill. The deceased was twice married, and both wives predeceased him, and his only son is Mr. Jas. Wharton, jun.
190889
Surname: Whatson (obit)
First Name: William
Ship: -
Date: 27 February 1907
Place: Manning River
Source: The Manning River Times
Details: MR. WILLIAM WHATSON. It is our painful duty to report the death of a very old and highly-esteemed resident of Jones Island, in the person of Mr. William Whatson, which took place at his residence at 5 a.m. yester- day (Tuesday), at the age of 87 years. The deceased was only taken ill on Monday, when he was stricken down with paralysis. Mr. H. W. Whatson, of Jones Island, is a son of the deceased, and Mrs. E. Basham, of North Sydney, and formerly of the Dawson, is a daughter. The late Mrs. Geo. Unicomb, junr., of Jones Island, was also a daughter. Mrs. Whatson pre- deceased her husband by a few years. There are a great many grandchildren, a number of great-grandchildren, and one great- great-grandchild. The funeral is to leave Jones Island at 11 a.m. to-day (Wednesday) for the Dawson Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. E. Basham were expected to arrive by coach from Sydney last night (Tuesday).
189266
Surname: White (Cusack) (obit)
First Name: Ellen
Ship: Switzerland 1854
Date: 2 June 1928
Place: Doreen, Hilldale
Source: Maitland Weekly Mercury
Details: Death, at her late residence, Doreen, Hilldale, Mrs. Ellen White, one of the last of the pioneers of the Allyn River district, passed quietly away on May 15. The late Mrs. White was a native of Limerick, Ireland, and arrived in Australia on the Switzerland in 1854. Her parents settled in the Parramatta district for some years and then took up their abode near Gresford. Her father, Edmund Cusack, was responsible for the construction of many of the original roads and culverts in that locality.....
212418
Surname: White (obit)
First Name: Edward
Ship: -
Date: 19 August 1913
Place: Martindale
Source: The Scone Advocate
Details: Obituary. THE remains of the late Mr. Edward White, of Martindale, whose death was referred to in last issue, were interred in the Muswellbrook Cemetery, on Tuesday afternoon last. There a large assemblage, and numerous vehicles at the Railway Station, where a representative gathering had congregated to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory of a worthy man, who through life, had most worthily done his duty and proved himself in every respect an enlightened citizen and true Australian. As the funeral procession passed, all the business places on the route were closed. The Bishop of New castle (Dr. Stretch) conducted the burial service, there being present also, the Dean of Newcastle (Dr. Golding-Bird), Archdeacon Woodd, and the Revs. King, of Denman, and Portus, of Waratah. The Bishop delivered an impressive ad dress. He said the large gathering and general aspect of the proceedings spoke eloquently of the esteemed affection in which the late Mr. Edward White was held. A high regard for duty and earnestness in its performance had ever been his guiding influence. As a citizen and a churchman he had worked strenuously and loyally. On such an occasion they were reminded of the words, The old order changeth and giveth place to new, and it was a saddening reflection when they thought that two brothers - the late Archdeacon and the subject of this notice so recently together, taking part in the last Synod, had now passed away. Truly God fulfilled Himself in many ways. All the aims of the late Mr. Edward White were high and noble, and he bore an honoured name. The secret of his success was work well done. He was essentially a strong man, and to a younger generation might appear to have been stern and severe, but there could never be a relaxation of principle in either Church or State without disaster, as relaxed fibre quickly became flabby. Strong men learned to know principle and acted up to it, and steadfastness to principle and fealty to duty made the character of their departed brother, and there was no other way for the Christian man to act or live. [The deceased, we should have mentioned, was an uncle of Messrs. H. E. A. and V. White, of Belltrees; the Hon. J C. White, of Edinglassie; and the Messrs. White, of Harben Vale and Timor ]
162578
Surname: White (obit.,)
First Name: James, M.L.A.
Ship: -
Date: 19 July 1890
Place: Sydney
Source: The Queenslander
Details: THE LATE HON. JAMES WHITE. James White died at his residence, Cranbrook, near Sydney, on Sunday afternoon last. As an owner and a breeder of racehorses, Mr. White had during the past fourteen or fifteen years a most remarkably successful career, and his close identification with the Australian Turf has made his name familiar in sporting circles throughout the world. For many years he held with honourable distinction the proud position of chairman of the committee of the oldest racing club in Australia, the A.J.C., and the loss which this club and horse racing generally has sustained through his decease is one which will be severely felt. Mr. White s health had been very precarious for a long-time, and in consequence of this he determined only a few months ago to temporarily retire from the Turf and its excitements, little dreaming that his end was so close at hand. The Hon. James White was the eldest son of Mr. James White, one of the pioneer settlers in the Hunter River district. He was born at Stroud in 1828, and while he was still at school his father died. Mr. White, at the age of 16, was called upon to manage extensive station properties, and he gradually took up more and more outlying country on his own account, until he became one of the largest and most successful New South Wales squatters. He did a fair share of work in pioneering the country on the Barwon, Hunter, and Castlereagh rivers, and was almost uniformly successful in his enter-prises. In 1869 Mr. White went to England, and remained away for several years, during which time he visited all the principal cities of Europe. In 1866 Mr. White was elected a member of the Legislative Assembly as representative of the Upper Hunter, and he kept that position for three years and then resigned, as he was going to Europe. He was nominated to the Upper House in 1874, and had been a regular attendant, though not a frequent speaker, in the House ever since, except during the last two years, when failing health rendered his absence almost compulsory. The cause of his death was heart disease