John Smith (1855 - 1934)

Born 1 Feb 1855 in Culworth, South Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England

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Died 12 Jul 1934 at age 79 in West Maitland, New South Wales, Australia

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• Fact: Burial Raymond Terrace General Cemetery , Raymond Terrace, Port Stephens Council, New South Wales, Australia

John was born 1 Feb 1855, He is the son of George Smith and Jane Bishop. John married Eliza in John passed away 12 Jul 1934 (aged 79) https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49695280/john-smith

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• John Smith (1855-1934) on Find A Grave: Memorial #49695280 retrieved 13 June 2021
• *BIRTH 1 Feb 1855

Culworth, South Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England

• NSW BDM
• MARRIAGE 6711/1885 SMITH JOHN JOASS ELIZA A LAMBTON

• DEATH SMITH JOHN 17322/1934 GEORGE JANE WEST MAITLAND

• Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser (NSW : 1912 - 1955) Thu 12 Jul 1934 Page 3

LOCAL AND GENERAL

• Serious Condition: — The friends of Mr.John Smith, of Dorabank, will be sorry to learn that his condition is causing anxiety to his family. He is in Maitland hospital.

• Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser (NSW : 1912 - 1955) Thu 19 Jul 1934 Page 3 LATE MR. JOHN SMITH
• LATE MR. JOHN SMITH
• Mr. John Smith, of Dorabank Williams River, died in Maitland hospital, on Thursday last where he had been taken for the purpose of an operation, viz, the removal of part of a leg. A day or two after the operation he seemed to be making good progress, but developments did not long sustain that condition and his family were shocked to know that there could be no hope of his recovery.

His death removes an old resident of the Lower Hunter district, as he came to this district from England, in 1856 with his parents as a baby in arms, and the family resided at Hollow Tree, his father working in the old Tomago coalpit. He also worked for some time with Mr. Brett. The deceased had spent all his life in the district in various parts of it. In his younger days he was employed in the Port Stephens district,and here in 1883 he had a most eventful and tragic experience. He and a companion Alex Joass had loaded a sailing boat with oysters and were returning up the bay and when off Cabbage Tree Island, the boat filled and sank. Deceased and his companion started to swim for the shore about 100 yards away, and Joass who was a good swimmer had got halfway when he suddenly threw up his arms and sang out "goodbye". He sank and was drowned. Deceased then returned to the boat, and hung on to the mast for sometime, but fearing the boat, which was up straight, would turn over, he dived down unfastened the sprit and putting one end on the bottom fastened the other end to the mast and in this position he hung there till he was rescued some hours later. He stated when recounting the adventure "that he was nearly done". He followed the occupation of a dairyfarmer in his later years of life, but prior to that owned and worked a bullock team for many years. For some time he resided at No. 1 and at what is known as Ferodale, but in those days as McQuiggs, and was near Burnett land. He was living at Dorabang, when he died, and had been there some twenty-two years. Deceased was known for his sterling honesty and obliging disposition, and his diligence in following his daily occupation. He worked consistently and patiently, and felt idleness as something worse than a disease. He was quick to lend assistance, no matter what self sacrifice it entailed. He counted his own discomforts as nothing so long as he could do aman a worthy turn. And he has passed on but the memory of mainly of his actions will long remain to mark their worthiness. His was a most useful life. He did not amass a great amount of wealth, but he amassed something that wealth cannot buy. The respect of his fellowmen, which is a greater monument than sacks of gold. He is survived by Mrs. Smith, and a family of 14. His sons are Messrs. George, Taree; John, Weismantels; James and Stanley, Raymond Terrace; Henry, Eagleten; David, Monkerai; Alfred, Lime-burners, aind Edward, Port Stephens. His daughters are Mrs. A. Godden, Hexham; Mrs. Price, Seaham; Mrs. F. Bambach Balickera; Mrs. P. Martin, New Lambton and Mrs. Cytil Considine, Seaham. Deceased was brother of Messrs. Henry and James Smith, Raymond Terrace, Mr. Fred Smith, Newcastle and Mrs. Dulling,Sydney. The funeral was very largely attended to the Raymond Terrace cemetery, the Rev. Canon Kitley officiating both at the church and graveside. There was a large collection of floral tributes. Those who contributed were: Percy and Daphne and family; Alf, Muriel and Merle; Stanleyand Doris and family ; Fred, and Ivy and Freddy and Clarence; Loving daughter, Sarah and son-in-law and family; Cyril Dulcie and family; Maggie, Jun, Vic and Bert; Emily, Hazel, Rita, Mabel and Edward; Mr. and Mrs. F. Bambach and family; Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Edwards and family; A. C. L. Boots and family; Mr.and Mrs. J. Roth and family; B. and E. Holwell ; Mr. R. Ingham

• Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser (NSW : 1912 - 1955)
• Thu 21 Jul 1938 Page 3 MRS. JOHN SMITH

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49695277/eliza-ann-smith

• MRS. JOHN SMITH

The death occurred on Tuesday night, of Mrs. John Smith, relict of the late Mr. John Smith, of Dorabang, Williams River. The deceased had been in bad health for some time, and had reached an age, 73, when little could be done, beyond giving temporary relief to her suffering. She had been long associated with the district and was known by a large circle of friends who will be sorry to hear that she has passed away. She was much respected, and was a thoughtful mother and a useful neighbour and many will remember little acts of kindness she performed when her health permitted her. She was a member of the Joass family who were associated with Sawyer's Point Port Stephens, (Karuah), many years ago in the timber industry Her brother was drowned in Port Stephens off Cabbage Tree Island, when attempting to swim ashore from a boat which sank with a load of oysters. Her husband, the late Mr. John Smith, who accompanied him, and who could not swim, was saved by hanging on to the top of the mast of the submerged boat, and was rescued later. The funeral of the late Mrs. Smith was carried out on Wednesday to the C. of E. cemetery, Raymond Terrace in the presence of a large gathering. Her family surviving her is: Messrs. George, (Failford) ; John, (Ward's River), James, Stan and Edward , (Raymond Terrace); Harry, (Dorabang); David, (Monkerai); Alfred, (Limeburners Creek) ; Mesdames Goddon, (Hexham) ; Price and Considine, (Seaham) ; Bambach, (Balikera) and Martin, (Hexham). One son predeceased her.

• BURIAL Raymond Terrace General Cemetery
• Raymond Terrace, Port Stephens Council, New South Wales, Australia
• Gravesite Details 79y; h/Eliza Ann
• PLOT Ang, A2

• MEMORIAL ID 49695280