Edwin Smith (1851 - 1929)

Born 14 Jul 1851 in Bandon Grove, NSW, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Florence (Wilcox) Smith — married 10 Sep 1885 in Grafton, Colony of New South Wales

Descendants

Died 3 Dec 1929 at age 78 in Manly, New South Wales, Australia

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06 Dec 1929

Obituary

EDWIN SMITH.

Death occurred on Tuesday night at his late residence in Manly of Mr. Edwin Smith. Deceased was 78 years of ago and had retired to Manly to spend the eventide of his life. He was born at Bandon Grove and lived almost all his life in the Williams River district, his old home being at Munni.

There survives a sorrowing widow (Manly), two daughters, Mrs. Ryan (Manly) and Mrs. Borthwick (Manly). and two sons, Grafton (Munni) and Lindsay (Bulliac). There are also 13 grandchildren, also one sister. Mrs. Isabel McDonald (Sydney).

Deceased's mortal remains were brought to Christ Church, Dungog on Wednesday night. On Thursday morning at 10.30 a.m., Rev. D. T. Rees conducted a short and impressive service. In the course of his remarks, the Rector said that the life of the late Edwin Smith was a fine example to all Australians. He went into the wilderness and by his activity and foresight helped in building up the district and town. He showed that success in life was attained by energy and economy, and that was an invaluable lesson to all.

After the service, the cortege moved off to Bandon Grove cemetery where deceased's mortal remains were laid to rest. The Rector read the last prayers.

In the death of the late Mr. Smith, there passes one of the greatest figures in the pastoral industry of the State. His name was known and respected throughout the whole of New South Wales. Few men there were who knew the cattle industry better than he. He belonged to the old school of hard workers and idleness was something unknown. In his younger days he was one of the leading cricketers of the Williams and round the oval to-day his name is still frequently mentioned by those who remember his deeds with the willow. He was a supporter of the game all his life. and always gave encouragement morally and financially to that grand sport.

Deepest sympathy is extended to the sorrowing widow and family in their sad bereavement.

Floral tributes were received from the following:— Flo; Win and Patty; Garf and Marge and babies; Lin and Inie & children; Myra & Stan, Meg, Aussie & Eddie; Tony and Muriel; all at Munni; Myra Dowling; Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Ryan; Irene and Tom; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jones and family; Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Borthwick. Max and Doug.; George and Eric Dark and families; Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Elliott and Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Elliott and families; Mrs. McLennan and family, Munni; Pitt. Son and Badgery, Ltd.; R.S. and S.I. League, Dungog; Mary and S. I. Hooke; Mrs. O'Sulliyan and family, Pee Dee; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Kingston and family; Mr. and Mrs. B. Hooke, Skibo; Jean S. Smith; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fisher and family; Hon. Walter and Mrs. Bennett, Mosman; Stewart and Sylvia Croll; G. Muddle and family; Worshipful Master and Brethren, Lodge Hiram 213, Dungog; Mr. and Mrs. George Fisher; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fisher; Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Fisher and Bertie, Clarence and Nell; Mr. and Mrs. W. Lean and family; Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Mackay and Jean; John, Skibo: Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Abbott and family; A. A. Hooke; Hector, Mabel and Pauline; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Bennett; E. Bennett; Mr. and Mrs. W. Irwin and family.

Mr. F. G. Redman had charge of the funeral arrangements.^[1]

Birth

Birth:

Date: 14/7/1851

Place: Bandon Grove, NSW, Australia

Sources

1. ↑ http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article138192891

• Cemetery Records - Bandon Grove
• Newspaper - Clarence and Richmond Examiner

• WikiTree profile Smith-18066 created through the import of Walker_1.GED on Jul 30, 2011 by Lindsay Walker. See the Changes page for the details of edits by Lindsay and others.
• WikiTree profile Smith-29957 created through the import of Catherine Anderson Family Tree (1).ged on Jul 1, 2012 by Mike Anderson. See the Changes page for the details of edits by Mike and others.

• Marriage - NSW BDM Marriage index - 5037/1885; SMITH EDWIN; WILCOX FLORENCE; GRAFTON

• Death - NSW BDM Death index - SMITH EDWIN; 23156/1929; ALEXANDER; LYDIA; MANLY

• Burial/ Memorial - austcemindex.com - Smith Edwin; 1851?; 3 Dec 1929; 78; h/Florence; Bandon Grove NSW ... and ... https://austcemindex.com/inscription?id=6151614#images

• http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article138018435