Herbert Leslie Roberts (abt. 1867 - 1916)

Born about 1867 in Yass, New South Wales, Australia

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Died 23 Sep 1916 at about age 49 in Manning River District Hospital, Taree, New South Wales, Australia

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HERBERT LESLIE ROBERTS (Roberts-17218)

PARENTS. James Joseph Roberts & Sarah Girvene (Hyde) Roberts

BIRTH. Abt. 1867, Yass, New South Wales, Australia

BIRTH. NSW BDM Birth Reg: #18257/1867: ROBERTS HERBERT L, Father: JAMES J, Mother: SARAH C, District of YASS

MARRIAGE. 1905, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

MARRIAGE. 1905, Emily Mary Thomas, daughter of ??

MARRIAGE. NSW BDM Marriage Reg: #6087/1905 ROBERTS HERBERT L, THOMAS EMILY M, District of SYDNEY

Children:

(1) Ethel Gervine Roberts, b. abt. 1912, d. ??, m. 1938, Garnet Alfred Skelton, son of George W Skelton & Winifred (Sellors) Skelton, div. betw. 1956-1960, ^[1]

BIRTH. NSW BDM Birth Reg: #7326/1912: ROBERTS ETHEL G, Father: HERBERT L, Mother: EMILY M, District of NEWCASTLE

MARRIAGE. NSW BDM Marriage Reg: #6290/1938: SKELTON GARNET ALFRED, ROBERTS ETHEL GERVINE, District of SYDNEY

Apoplectic Fit. — This (Friday) morning Mr. Leslie Roberts, a draughtsman in the Railway Department, was seized with apolexy, and was taken to the M.R.D. Hospital. His condition is very serious. Mr. Roberts, who was staying at the Federal Hotel, resides at Newcastle, and was up on the business of the Department.

DEATH. 23 Sep 1916, Manning River District Hospital, Taree, New South Wales, Australia

DEATH. NSW BDM Death Reg: #13187/1916: ROBERTS HERBERT L, Father: JAMES, Mother: SARAH G, District of TAREE

OBITUARY. CAPTAIN H. LESLIE ROBERTS, V.D. Much regret was expressed in military and railway circles on Saturday when it became known that Captain H. Leslie Roberts, acting Divisional Englneer at Newcastle, had died at M.R.D. Hospital.

Captain Roberts, accompanied by Mr. Hunt, came to Taree on Thursday morning In connection with the proposed establishment of railway refreshment rooms on the line. He spent a rather busy day, and went to Fotheirlngham's Hotel, where he stayed on Thursday night, intending to leave by special train for Newcastle at 10.45 on Friday morning.

At about 7 o'clock in the morning he had a cup of tea, and appeared quite well. At 8 o'clock he was seized with an apoplectic fit, and an ambulance was sent for, and the unfortunate gentleman was conveyed to the Manning River District Hospital, where Dr. Gormley attended him. It was soon realised that his condition was serious, and a telegram was sent to his wife.

He was unconscious when he arrived at the Hospital, arid remained in that condition throughout the day. His condition became more serious during the night, and at 2 a.m. on Saturday morning he passed away. Mrs. Roberts came up to Dungog, and, securing a motor there, she hurried to Taree, but, unfortunately, arrived half-an-hour too late. He leaves a wife and a daughter, 4½ years old. The remains were taken to Newcastle by Saturday morning's train.

Deceased, who was about 50 years of age, was a draughtsman in railway service, and left New castle on Thursday morning. Captain Roberts was a son of the late Mr. J. Roberts, for many years Superintendent of Tramways In New South Wales.

Shortly after the outbreak of war he was placed in command of the camp at Broadmeadow, and subsequently was in charge at Fort Scratchley. He was one of the first to volunteer for active service, but owing to heart trouble was rejected. The funeral took place on Sunday at Sandgate, with military honors.

(Oct 1916). PROBATE. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES.-PROBATE JURISDICTION.-IN the Will of HERBERT LESLIE ROBERTS, late of Newcastle, in the State of New South Wales, Civil Servant, deceased. APPLICATION will be made after fourteen days from the publication hereof that Probate of the last Will and Testament of the abovenamed deceased may be granted to EMILY MARY ROBERTS, the Executrix named in the said Will (James Roberts the Executor named in the said Will having predeceased the Testator), And all creditors and other persons having any debts or claims against the Estate of the abovenamed deceased are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the underslgned within the time limit ed, and all notices.may be served on the undersigned. HAROLD T. MORGAN AND MORGAN, Proctors for the Executrix, Ocean House, 24 Moore-street, Sydney.

NSW State Records Office:

Herbert Leslie Roberts -

Date of Death 23/09/1916, Granted on 16/11/1916

Date range: unknown

Item Number Or Control Symbol: Series 4-76522

Descriptive Note: Herbert Leslie Roberts - Date of Death 23/09/1916, :Granted on 16/11/1916

Location: Western Sydney Records Centre, Kingswood

Sources

1. ↑ Divorce papers Ethel Gervine Skelton - Garnet Alfred Skelton ; Date range: 27/04/1956 to 24/08/1960 ; Item Number Or Control Symbol: 1560/1956 ; Descriptive Note: Divorce papers Ethel Gervine Skelton - Garnet Alfred Skelton ; Location: Western Sydney Records Centre, Kingswood: http://search.records.nsw.gov.au/items/1564613

• Obituary: The Northern Champion (Taree, NSW : 1913 - 1954) Wed 27 Sep 1916, Page 2: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/157176552

• Apoplectic Fit: The Northern Champion (Taree, NSW : 1913 - 1954) Sat 23 Sep 1916, Page 4: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/157184190

• (Oct 1916). PROBATE: Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954) Sat 28 Oct 1916, Page 10: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/133852010

• NSW State Records Office: http://search.records.nsw.gov.au/items/1743215