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202150
Surname: Croker (obit)
First Name: Mrs. William John
Ship: -
Date: 25 March 1930
Place: Clarence Town
Source: Dungog Chronicle
Details: MRS. W. J. CROKER. The death took place at Fotheringay, Clarence Town, on March 15, of Mrs. W. J. Croker. The deceased lady was born in Audrie, Scotland, on August 20, 1842. After coming to Australia she was married in Newcastle in 1864 to the late Mr. W. J. Croker, who predeceased his wife by 11 years. Mr. and Mrs. Croker went to Clarence Town 56 years ago. Twelve years after their arrival, they decided to reside at Fotheringay, where both spent the remainder of their lives. Mrs. Croker spent 44 years of her long life there, and was well-known throughout the district. She is survived by six sons and three daughters, Eliza (Clarence Town), William (Quirindi), Alfred (Sydney), Robert (Wallarobba), John (Mos- man), Mary (Chatswood), Charles (Sydney), Clarence (Fotheringay) Maud (Sydney.) Her only surviving sister is Mrs. Mathieson, of Carrington. There are also 28 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.


177581
Surname: Croker (obit)
First Name: William John
Ship: -
Date: 21 March 1919
Place: Clarence town
Source: The Voice of the North
Details: On Saturday there passed away at his home Fotheringay, near Clarence Town a very old resident of that district in the person of Mr. Wlliam John Croker. He was 79 years of age, and had been in failing health for some time. The late Mr. Croker was born at sea, and came with his parents to Newcastle when an infant. Forty four years ago he went to Clarence Town with his wife and young Family and twelve years later he acquired the Fotheringay Estate where he had resided ever since. He was the pioneer in the timber trade in the Clarencetown district, but of late years had been chiefly engaged in grazing pursuits. When a young man, he was noted for his prodigious strength and it was claimed that he could lift half a ton dead weight. He leaves a widow, three daughters and six sons to mourn their loss.


203844
Surname: Cross (obit)
First Name: Captain Herbert Robert
Ship: -
Date: 16 November 1914
Place: Waratah
Source: Sydney Morning Herald
Details: Captain Herbert Robert Cross, for a number of years Commander of the Newcastle Naval Brigade and chairman of the Marine Board, died at his residence, Waratah, on Saturday night aged 86 years. The late Captain Cross was one of New South Wales oldest master mariners. He was for many years chairman of the old Newcastle Marine Board, and also held the position of shipping manager for the Wallsend Coal Company. Prior to settling in Australia, he was engaged in vessels trading to India. Captain Cross was the oldest member of the League of Ancient Mariners, and, until recent years, was rarely absent from the annual gatherings of that body. He leaves a family of three daughters and four sons. His death occurred at Wydernhoe, High-street, Waratah


203845
Surname: Cross (obit)
First Name: Captain Herbert Robert
Ship: -
Date: 17 November 1914
Place: -
Source: The Daily Telegraph
Details: The late Captain Herbert Robert Cross came to Newcastle over 60 years ago. Shortly after his arrival he was appointed colliery shipping manager for the Newcastle-Wallsend Coal Company - a position which he retained for about half a century, when he retired and went to Sydney. He resided there for a number of years. As far back as the year 1862, with the late Captain David T. Allan, he formed the Newcastle Naval Brigade, Captain Allan being appointed commander with Captain Cross as lieutenant, the latter succeeding to the command on the death of his chief. Captain Cross took a keen interest in the bigade, until he resigned the position in 1888, and on his retirement received the long service medal.Previous to coming to Australia, the deceased was connected with the mercantile marine, and it had been his boast that during the many voyages he had made across the Irish Channel with passenger vessels he never had a mishap of any kind. During the Crimean War he was engaged in transporting troops


207150
Surname: Crothers (nee Irwin) (obit)
First Name: Jane
Ship: Pearl 1841
Date: 2 August 1902
Place: West Maitland
Source: Maitland Weekly Mercury
Details: On Sunday night the death occurred at her residence, Regent-street, West Maitland, of the wife of of Mr. Henry Crothers, J.P. The late Mrs. Crothers was a native of county Tyrone, Ireland, where she was born seventy years ago. She came to this State when nine years old. She was married to Mr. Henry Crothers in St. Marys Church, West Maitland. For some years she and her husband lived in the Wollombi district; and then went to the Warrego country, to station properties owned by Mr. Crothers. For the last twenty years they had resided in West Maitland. Mrs. Crothers had been ailing for many years, and several serious attacks threatened at different times to end her life, A few days ago, another bad turn seized her, and she gradually sank and died. Much sympathy is expressed with Mr. Crothers, who has been unwell for some time. Mrs. Crothers leaves five sons and two daughters. Dr. Robert Irwin, of Singleton, is a nephew. For four and a half years - from 1893 to 1898 - Mrs. Crothers was Mayoress of West Maitland, Mr Crothers being Mayor of the town during that period. And although ill-health prevented her taking an active part in all matters which usually receive attention from a Mayoress, Mrs. Crothers filled the position as well as her health would permit. She was a good wife, and an affectionate mother, and will be greatly missed in the home circle. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, and was largely attended. Among those present were -the Hon. J. N. Brunker and Mr. John Gillies, M.L.A. ; the Mayor (Dr. F. Liddell) and aldermen of West Maitland, and the Council Clerk; Mr. G. F. Scott, P.M.; Mr. A. B. C. Burke, C.P.S. at East Maitland ; and members of the legal profession. The chief mourners were Mr. Henry Crothers, Mr. A. B. Crothers (son), Messrs. John and Harry Crothers (grand-sons), Dr. Irwin and Messrs. Albert and Robert Crothers (nephews), Mr. John Bennett (brother-in-law), and Mr. J. P. Gideon (a very old friend of the family).


196982
Surname: Crouch (obit)
First Name: Mrs. William
Ship: Jane Paterson 1839
Date: 13 November 1918
Place: Maitland
Source: Daily Observer, Tamworth
Details: The death occurred of Mrs. William Crouch of Bolwarra, a very old and highly respected resident of the Maitland district. Deceased was 89 years of age and her death took place after a short illness due to senile decay. She was born in Sussex England in 1829. She came to this country with her parents at the age of 10 years in a ship named the Jane Paterson. She landed in Sydney and then came on to the Maitland district where she lived with her parents until her marriage with the late William Crouch who pre deceased her 30 years ago.


164954
Surname: Cunningham (obit.,)
First Name: Peter Miller
Ship: -
Date: 6 March 1864
Place: Greenwich
Source: The Gentleman s Magazine
Details: P. M. Cunningham, Esq., Surgeon . March 6. At Greenwich, aged 71, Peter Miller Cunningham, Esq., Surgeon R.N. The deceased, who was the younger brother of Thomas Mounsey Cunningham (a well-known name in Scottish provincial literature), and of Allan Cunningham, was born at Dalswinton, near Dumfries, in November, 1789, and received his baptismal names from that Peter Miller who is generally recognised as the first person to make use of steam in propelling boats. He received his medical education at the University of Edinburgh, and as soon as he attained the requisite age, was appointed an Assistant Surgeon in the Royal Navy. In this capacity he saw service on the shores of Spain, where the great war was raging, and on the lakes of America, where he became the close friend of the celebrated Clapperton. He also served for some years in the Eastern Archipelago, and had ample opportunities of observing the effect of tropical climates on the European constitution. Of this he profited when, peace having arrived, he was thrown out of the regular line of duty, and would have been left to vegetate on half-pay if he had not sought other employment from the Admiralty; in the course of which, to use the words of the Quarterly Review, he made no less than four voyages to New South Wales, as Surgeon Superintendent of convict ships, in which were transported upwards of six hundred convicts of both sexes, whom he saw landed at Sydney without the loss of a single individual: a fact of itself quite sufficient to attest his judgment and ability in the treatment and management of a set of beings not easily kept in order. (Q. R., Jan. 1828.)


197905
Surname: Curnow (obit)
First Name: Rev. William
Ship: -
Date: 21 October 1903
Place: -
Source: The Sydney Mail
Details: William Curnow, the eldest son of James Curnow, was born at St. Ives, Cornwall, in 1832, and was educated with a view to entering the ministry of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. When he was 21 years of age he became a minister, and a few months later the parent body in England received a requisition from the adherents in Australia for men to fill their pulpits. Amongst those chosen in response was the Rev William Curnow, and the party arrived in New South Wales in May, 1854. Mr. Curnow was immediately sent to Newcastle, but there he only stayed a few months, being appointed to to Maitland. He came nearer to the scene of his future influence when he was stationed at Parramatta, and it was during the course of his ministry there that he married the lady who is now his widow. Mrs. Curnow is a daughter of Mr. Von Mangerhausen Weiss, a business man. That was in 1858, and after a year spent in Bowenfels he was transferred to the Brisbane and Ipswich circuit in Queensland, which had in 1859 been separated from the mother colony. Sydney, how ever, called him back in 1862, and for the next three years Mr. Curnow filled the pulpit of the York-street Church — the principal place of worship of the Sydney Wesleyans. From there to Bourke-street was not a far step, and his thoughtful addresses to his co-religionists on matters of religion, and to his fellow-citizens generally on matters of social interest, were an education factor to many. In 1868 he went to Goulburn, the last circuit he administered in the country districts of New South Wales. Returning to York-street in 1871, he remained here until March, 1874, when he left for a trip to England. On his return he spent two years in the Forest Lodge circuit. Soon after his retirement from the editorial chair Mr. Curnow was summoned to the scene of his 30 years of labour to hear a few kindly expressions from those who had been his fellow-toilers. They pressed upon him for acceptance a humble souvenir of their goodwill, and he in return gave them many interesting reminiscences. Last Thursday found many of those who heard him taking part in that solemn scene at Rookwood among leading men of this city. He had many friends.


197821
Surname: Cusse (obit)
First Name: Rev. John Reni Gustavus
Ship: -
Date: 8 September 1866
Place: Newcastle
Source: Newcastle Chronicle
Details: The Rev. John Reni Gustavus Cusse, expired after a long illness, borne with Christian fortitude, at his residence, on Thursday evening last, at eight o clock. Father Cusse has been a great sufferer from dropsy, and has undergone five operations. The last one was perform by Dr. Bowker so recently as Wednesday, the day previous to his demise. Father Cusse was born at Niems, in the south of France, and was about forty-six -years of age. The greater part of his life was spent in the sacred ministry. He was of the order of the Assumption, a modification of the Augustinian order. In his native country he was a very distinguished professor of natural philosophy and chemistry, and was much esteemed by Cardinal Gousset, and several French ecclesiastics of higher rank. He came to Australia with Dr. Quinn, of Brisbane, with a view of establishing a branch of his order in this country, but he was obliged to leave Queensland on account of the excessive heat not agreeing with his constitution. Since his arrival in this colony he has had the care of the Newcastle mission, and under his care the splendid church and school in this city have been erected, and many valuable improvements have been added to the Presbytery. He was greatly beloved by his parishioners, and was very much esteemed by all his neighbouring Catholic clergymen. He was considered one of the best informed clergymen of their communion in the colonies, and the elegant hospitality at all times dispensed by him attracted many of his fellow-clergymen to Newcastle. The affection borne by them to him was strongly manifested during his long and painful illness, by their frequent enquiries and visits, Father Cusse being a foreigner had a great difficulty in making himself clearly understood by his congregation by having to address them in the English language. He was, nevertheless, much respected and revered by the members of the church with which he has been so long connected. His remains were removed to the church last evening, and were placed near the altar, where they wilt remain till to-day. He will be interred soon after the Requiem Mass, which will commence at eleven o clock. A brick vault has been built on the south side of the entrance to the church, and it is proposed to erect there a monument


197947
Surname: Dalton (obit)
First Name: John
Ship: -
Date: 9 May 1898
Place: Newcastle
Source: NMH
Details: DEATH OF MR. JOHN DALTON. Mr. John Dalton, the well-known tug proprietor of Scott street, who had been ailing for some time past, died at his residence, King-street, at 20 minutes past 12 o clock yesterday morning at the age of 75 years. Mr. Dalton came to the colony in 1850, and has spent the greater part of his life in this district. He was at the time of his death the owner of the tugs Awbins, Emu, Young Bungaree, Secret Storm King, and Pilot. He leaves six children, all of whom are grown up, one daughter being the wife of Dr. John Harris, of Watt-street, and one son is a qualified medical practitioner.


207315
Surname: Dalton (obit)
First Name: Mrs. Eliza Jane
Ship: -
Date: 2 February 1943
Place: Stockton
Source: Newcastle Morning Herald
Details: Mrs. Eliza Jane Dalton, who died at Stockton, was born on the Macleay River 82 years ago, and had lived at Stockton for about 30 years. Her husband, Captain John Dalton, who died many years ago, owned steamers which once ran between Newcastle and Port Stephens. Later he and Mrs. Dalton had a farm at Anna Bay. Mrs. Dalton was an active member of Stockton Methodist Church. A service was conducted in Stockton Methodist Church by Rev. A. M. Sanders. Pall-bearers were Messrs John, Henry and Will Dalton (sons) and Mr. Will Dalton (grandson). The service in the Methodist Cemetery, Stockton, was conducted by Rev. Leigh Wedge. Three sons and two daughters survive.


196984
Surname: Daly (obit)
First Name: Mrs. David
Ship: -
Date: 16 August 1895
Place: Maitland
Source: The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express
Details: An old identity of Maitland passed away in the person of Mrs. David Daly. She was the relict of David Daly who died some five years ago. The deceased was an active women up to a few months ago. Her last illness has occupied some 14 weeks and no doubt the bitter winter which has been so severe a trial to many aged people had its effect with that of old age in terminating her life. Mrs. Daly was 86 years old and lived in the Paterson and Maitland district for over 60 years


169139
Surname: Daly (obit.,)
First Name: Mrs. Edward J (Elizabeth)
Ship: -
Date: 19 January 1895
Place: Maitland
Source: Evening News Sydney
Details: The death of Mrs. E.J. Daly for many years postmistress of West Maitland occurred at her residence East Maitland. Mrs. Daly was 77 years of age and had been for some time ailing. Mr. Daly husband of the deceased lady was postmaster in 1843 and on his early death his widow was appointed in his room Mrs. Daly was punctilious in the extreme in the discharge of duty and far famed for charity.......


100275
Surname: Dangar (obit.,)
First Name: Mrs. Thomas
Ship: -
Date: 1 March 1860
Place: Scone
Source: MM
Details: OBITUARY - It is our painful duty to record the demise on Wednesday morning last, at her residence in Scone, of one of our old and much-respected inhabitants -we mean the lady of Thomas Dangar, Esq. The deceased lady had been a severe sufferer during the last three years ; and during the latter twelve months of her life had been totally helpless, through paralysis in her lower extremities, as also her mental faculties being impaired. The illness of Mrs. Dangar, as well as her daughter, was the means of compelling Mr. Dangar to relinquish business some years ago, and watch over the sick-bed of his suffering wife and child. Mrs. Dangar was in her 57th year, when death s unrelenting hand came and removed her from earthly sufferings, we believe, - To enjoy that rest which remains for the people of God. - This is the second bereavement during the last twelve months that has taken place in the above gentleman s family, having, eleven months and three weeks ago, committed to the tomb the ashes of his only daughter, aged l8 years We deeply sympathise with that gentleman s severe loss of a beloved wife, affection- ate mother, and valued member of society. Her remains were deposited in the family fault on Thursday afternoon last, in the presence of 130 of the most influential and respectable inhabitants of the district.


203763
Surname: Dark (obit)
First Name: Samuel
Ship: -
Date: 5 September 1921
Place: -
Source: The Sun (Sydney)
Details: The death occurred suddenly this morning of Mr. Samuel Dark, one of the best-known and most popular business men of Newcastle. He was known throughout the north as The Diggers Friend, - because of his remarkable generosity to the Diggers and his sustained record of patriotic work, notably in connection with repatriation and the establishment of the Soldiers Club. Mr. Dark was taken with a paralytic seizure early this morning and removed to Aluka Private Hospital, where he died about noon. He was head of Darks Ice and Cold Storage Company, Limited, whose works he established as his own enterprise in 1890. Prior to that he worked as an engineer with James Rodgers and other firms, following a seafaring career, which he started at the age of 12 in West Indian trading. A wife and daughter survive him


203768
Surname: Dark obit)
First Name: John T
Ship: Scottish Hero 1876 (Qld)
Date: 19 February 1941
Place: Miranda, Sydney
Source: Newcastle Morning Herald
Details: An old Newcastle identity, Mr. J. T. Dark, died at Miranda, Sydney. He was 81. He was the elder brother of the late Mr. Samuel Dark of Newcastle, and Mrs. A. Hicks of Carrington. Mr. Dark arrived at Rockhampton in the sailing ship Scottish Hero from Newport Wales in 1876. Shortly afterwards with his mother and family, he settled in Newcastle at Onebygamba (Carrington). In 1885 Mr. Dark married Miss Mary Ann Cameron, daughter of the late Mr. Donald Cameron of Carrington. She died 10 years ago. Mr. Dark was in business for some years at Carrington and Islington. In 1911 he left Newcastle to settle in Sydney. He was one of the oldest freemasons in Australia and was for many years a member of Lodge Sedgwick, Newcastle


203766
Surname: Dark, The Diggers Friend (obit)
First Name: Samuel
Ship: -
Date: 6 September 1921
Place: Newcastle
Source: Newcastle Morning Herald
Details: The death occurred at Newcastle yesterday of a popular and respected New castle citizen, in the person of Mr. Samuel Dark. He was taken suddenly ill yesterday morning at the house where he was boarding in Military-road, Newcastle, and at half-past seven oclock was removed to Iluka Private Hospital, where he died at at a quarter to twelve oclock. The cause of death was cerebral haemorrhage. The late Mr. Dark had not enjoyed good health for some time past, but his sudden end was quite unexpected, and the news came as a shock to a large circle of friends. A native of Newport, Monmouthshire, England, Mr. Dark was 54 years of age. As a youth he went to sea, but after a few years came to Australia. Arriving in Newcastle 38 years ago, he worked as an engineer for several firms, and 31 years ago, deciding to start business on his own account, opened in Newcastle a cold storage works. He met with some vicissitudes in his business career, but eventually success came his way. In 1914 his business was formed into that known as Dark s Ice and Cold Storage Works. A man of kind and genial disposition, he won a host of friends. In him the soldiers found a warm-hearted and generous sup porter, and he was generally known as The Digger s Friend. This he well earned. He was an active worker in repatriation and amelioration matters, and from his private means did much for the soldiers. He was always found ready and willing to co-operate in public movements. He was a member of the Masonic Order for a number of years, belonging to Lodge St George. Twenty-four years ago he married Miss Liddell of Tarro. He is survived by his widow and a daughter, two brothers, Messrs. J. T. Dark and H. Dark, who are living in Sydney, and two sisters, Mrs. G. Hicks, Carrington, and Mrs. 1. Anderson, Stockton. Latterly Mrs. Dark and Miss Dark have been staying in Ashfield. The funeral will leave the New castle Cathedral this afternoon at 2.15 for Sandgate cemetery, after a short service.


199494
Surname: Darley (nee Close) (obit)
First Name: Rosanna Sophia Ives
Ship: -
Date: 10 July 1878
Place: Newcastle
Source: NMH
Details: A general feeling of regret and sympathy was expressed in town yesterday when it became known that this lady, wife of Mr. Cecil Darley, Resident Engineer, had suddenly expired at her residence, Church-street. on the previous night. The deceased lady, who was the daughter of E. C. Close, Esq., of Morpeth, was only taken ill on the previous day, with what at first appeared to be a slight cough, but afterwards developed into an affection of the throat, which steadily pursued its course until death ensued, notwithstanding all that medical aid could do to avert so sad an ending. It may be consoling to Mr. Darley to know that in his hour of sorrow, he has the cordial sympathy of all with whom she has come in contact; and unmixed feelings of regret are felt by those who were privileged with the acquaintance of his late amiable and estimable lady. The funeral will take place to-day, and a special train is announced to leave the Newcastle station this morning at 10 o clock, for Morpeth, to convey the remains to their last resting place in that town


202923
Surname: Darley (obit)
First Name: Cecil West
Ship: -
Date: 22 October 1928
Place: London
Source: The Brisbane Courier
Details: Death in London, of Mr. Cecil West Darley, formerly engineer in chief for Harbours and Rivers in the New South Wales Public Works Department. He was 86 years of age. The late Mr. Darley recently met with an accident while crossing Regent-street, London


203114
Surname: Davenport (obit)
First Name: Joseph
Ship: 1883
Date: 23 December 1905
Place: Adamstown
Source: NMH
Details: The funeral of Mr. Joseph Davenport took place on Thursday and was attended by a large circle of friends and sympathisers. Mr. Davenport, who was in his 69th year, arrived in Australia 22 years ago from Oldham, Lancashire. He came direct to Adamstown, where he settled down with his family and conducted a successful grocery business. Deceased was an active member of the MUIOOF of which body he was a member for upwards of half a century. He was closely associated with the church from his boyhood and always an active teacher in the Sabbath School…Mr. Davenport was attacked by fever three weeks ago, but the immediate cause of death was heart failure. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. John Scharkie of the Methodist Church