Sydney Herbert Smidt (1878 - 1943)

Born 30 Apr 1878 in Moama, Murray River Council, New South Wales, Australia

Husband of Mary Jane (Knight) Smidt — married 1902 (to 25 Jun 1913) in Grafton, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 8 Dec 1943 at age 65 in South Grafton, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Sidney was born 30th April 1878, Sidney married Mary Jane Knight in 1902 , Sidney left to raise their children. Sidney passed away 1943

Sources

*NSW BDM RECORDS

• BIRTH SMIDT SYDNEY HERBERT 16148/1878 CHARLES ALFRED SARAH JANE MOAMA

• MARRIAGE 4031/1902 SMIDT SYDNEY H KNIGHT MARY J GRAFTON

• DEATH SMIDT SIDNEY HERBERT 27141/1943 CHARLES ALBERT SARAH JANE

• Gravesite Details 33y; nee Knight mother  ; w/Sidney Herbert;

• SMIDT SIDNEY ELISHA25130/1966 SIDNEY HERBERT MARY GRAFTON Son
• SMIDT WILLIAM HERBERT 105881/1979 SYDNEY HERBERT MARY JANE
• SMIDT CLIFFORD CHARLES 101767/1978 SYDNEY HERBERT MAY

• Daily Examiner (Grafton, NSW : 1915 - 1954)
• Thu 9 Dec 1943 Page 2
• Family Notices
• FUNERAL NOTICES.
• The relatives and friends of the late MR. SYDNEY HERBERT SMIDT, of Ryan street, South Grafton, are invited to attend his funeral to move from St. Matthew's Church at 3.30 o'clock THIS AFTERNOON, for the South Grafton cemetery.
• J. H. Mac DONALD,
• Funeral Director.
• South Grafton. 'Phone 67 South.

• Daily Examiner (Grafton, NSW : 1915 - 1954)
• Thu 9 Dec 1943 Page 2 OBITUARY
• OBITUARY
• MR. S. H. SMIDT.
• The death occurred suddenly yesterday afternoon at the residence of his daughter. (Mrs. E Turner, Ryan street, South Grafton), of Mr. Sydney Herbert Smidt. Deceased, who was 65 years of age, came to South Grafton when an infant and had resided there ever since. In his early life, the late Mr Smidt was a keen sportsman. He played football with the old Albion learn for many seasons and was a noted footrunner, having won numerous gaslight handicaps when these races were conducted where the Saraton Theatre now stands. Later in life he was a keen follower of the sport of kings, owning many horses, including a well-known performer named Keff. He built training stables opposite McKittrick Park. These were conducted by the popular trainer, Mr. S. McLellan, for many years. Deceased was an apprentice to Mr. H. Reimer, who conducted the original bakery in South Grafton. Later he established the second bakery, in Ryan street. South Grafton, which he successfully carried on for many years. He owned the first motor car to be used as a taxi in South Grafton. This car was hired by the Professional and business men for country trips and was the first vehicle to travel many of the by roads of the district which are main roads to-day, including the Woolgoolga and Ramornie-Cangai roads in the days when copper mines and meatworks were in full production. Deceased is survived by four sons and three daughters, the sons being William, of South Grafton; Mervyn, of Dorrigo Sydney, of South Grafton, and Clifford, A.I.F.. and daughters. Mrs. L. Chaseling and Mrs E Turner, both of South. Grafton and Mrs. J. Ward, of Braunstone. His wife predeceased him thirty years ago .The funeral will leave St. Matthew's Church, South Grafton, after service at 3.30 p.m., for the South Grafton Cemetery.

• BURIAL South Grafton General Cemetery
• South Grafton, Clarence Valley Council, New South Wales, Australia
• MEMORIAL ID 255939068 ·

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/255939068/sidney-herbert-smidt: accessed 29 June 2023), memorial page for Sidney Herbert Smidt (unknown–8 Dec 1943), Find a Grave Memorial ID 255939068, citing Clarence Lawn Cemetery, South Grafton, Clarence Valley Council, New South Wales, Australia; Maintained by Rita Kidd nee HORE (contributor 47791228).