William
Christie
Born about in Scotland
[uncertain]
[uncertain]Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Beatrice Wade (Wade) Christie
— married
about 1897 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia [uncertain]
[uncertain] Father of
Beatrice Marie (Christie) Fleming, Margaret Wade Christie, Dorothy Agnes Christie, William Lyell Christie, George Christie, Gerard Christie and Joseph Christie
Died
at about age 39
in Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
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Biography
William was born about 1875. His father migrated from Scotland firstly to London, UK for a number of years where he opened a "Black Wear" shop. He then continued to Melbourne, Australia where young Will grew up to the art of umbrella making.
Christies Umbrellas Pty Ltd opened a factory and shop in Elizabeth Street, Sydney opposite Hyde Park in 1895. A second shop was in George Street, [1] [2] opposite the Sydney Town Hall, then a speciality shop in the Strand Arcade. Over the next years shops were at North Sydney, Burwood and Newtown. [3] [4]
In 1904 William made a Trademark application under the invented word of 'UMBRELLARIAN' [4]
Mr. William Christie passed suddenly in the street in Randwick away in 1910 aged 39. He had been in medical care for some months. [5] [6]
His wife Beatrice ran the family business until their children were appointed shared managers.
Mr. William Christie was a manufacturer and trader in umbrellas and he very successfully opened shops in Sydney, Melbourne and Newcastle [NSW ]. One of the shops specialised in Scottish wares, mainly tartan. Another shop supplied a large range of military badges and cloth patches.
Sources
- ↑ 1902 'BREVITIES.', Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), 11 June, p. 4. , viewed 17 Jun 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article114123536
- ↑ 1899 'MR. WILLIAM CHRISTIE'S UMBRELLA FACTORY.', Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1932), 9 September, p. 24. , viewed 17 Jun 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111079936
- ↑ The Sands Directory listed business locations and managers... Laura Cotter Manageress Christie's Umbrella Shop Burwood Rd Burwood 1906-1907. Laura lived above Christie's store in Balmain from 1902-1905 and 1908-1911. Then Christie's store 274 King St Newtown from 1912-1915.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 1904 'TRADE MARKS.', Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 - 2001), 7 June, p. 4629. , viewed 17 Jun 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226409854
- ↑ 1910 'SUDDEN DEATH OF MR. W. CHRISTIE.', Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), 18 November, p. 7. , viewed 19 Jun 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article117962175
- ↑ 1910 'MR. WILLIAM CHRISTIE.', Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), 19 November, p. 8. , viewed 17 Jun 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4512957
- Freemans Journal, Sydney, Saturday 9 September 1899, page 24.
- The Hebrew Standard of Australiasia, Sydney, Friday 4 July 1952, page 7.
- family records... Laura Cotter, a close family member managed and lived on the premises of a number of the Christie Umbrellas shops.
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The wedding of Miss Josephine Stevens, fifth daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Stevens, of London and Sydney, and Mr. William Lyell Christie, eldest son of the late Mr. W. Christie and Mrs. Christie, of Randwick, was celebrated last night at St. Mary's Cathedral by Rev. Father Paul. Rev. Father Flemming assisted.
The bride's gown was fashioned on the mediaeval style with long tight sleeves to the wrist. The skirt was slightly puffed at the hips, and was of ankle length. A veil of cut tulle was caught with a coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf of white roses. The Misses Eileen, Mena, and Babe Stevens and Miss Durrie Christie were bridesmaids, and were frocked alike in white orgundl, made with scalloped hems. White mob caps were worn, and all carried sheafs of red roses. Mr. George Christie was best man, and Messrs. W. H. Ross, Arnold Chapman, Owen Goldrick, Geoffrey Bridge, and Harold Chardon the groomsmen. The reception was held at the Ambassadors, where Mrs. George Laver, aunt of the bride, wearing Burgundy shaded georgette and a hat to tone, and carrying a bouquet of fuchsias, received the guests. When leaving for the honeymoon, which is to be spent In a motor tour, the bride wore a wine-colored jumper suit embroidered in gold, with a hat to tone.
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SYDNEY, November 17. Mr. William Christie, proprietor of several umbrella shops in Sydney, died suddenly this afternoon. He was on his way home from business, and when near his house at Randwick, was seen to stagger and fall. He was picked up un- conscious, and a doctor was summoned. Life, however, was extinct. Deceased was 39 years of age. His death was at- tributed to heart failure.
Evening News (Sydney, NSW) Fri 18 Nov 1910 Page 7
Mr William Christie, the proprietor of the several umbrella shops in and around Sydney, died suddenly this afternoon.
Mr Christie was on his way home from business, and when near his house, in Victoria-street, Randwick, he was seen to stagger and fall. When picked up he was unconscious.
A doctor was summoned by Senior-constable Stevenson, and life was pronounced extinct.
Deceased was 39 years of age. Death is attributed to heart failure. The coroner has been informed.
Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW) Sat 19 Nov 1910 Page 8
Sydney, Friday. Mr. William Christie, head of the well-known umbrella manufacturing firm of that name, dropped dead at Randwick this morning.
The supposed cause of death was apoplexy.
Deceased had been under medical care for some months. He left home apparently in his usual state of health, but when he reached the street he staggered and fell dead.
edited by R Wade