Henry Baber
Contents
Pre 1854
Arrived in Geelong per Gambodia Gambia ? in March 1852 and proceeded to the goldfields of Ballarat.
Goldfields Involvement, 1854
Post 1854 Experiences
Farmed in Burrumbeet district and later in Waubra.
Obituary
Transcribed by Chrissy Stancliffe
DEATH NOTICE. BABER – On the 4th August, at his residence, 413 Lydiard street north, Ballarat, Henry, dearly-beloved husband of Sarah Baber, in his 83rd year.
Ballarat Courier. 5th August 1916. Page 4. OBITUARY Early yesterday morning Mr Henry Baber, of Lydiard street north, passed away after a lengthy illness. Mr Baber was in his 83rd year, and was a colonist of 62 years. he sailed from the Old Country in the ship “Gambodia” on 9th November, 1851, arriving in Geelong in March, 1852, and proceeded to the goldfields in Ballarat. At the time of the Eureka riot he lived in a tent overlooking the Stockade. A shipmate of Mr Barber’s was the late John McPhee, the well known coach proprietor. Mr Barber subsequently turned his attention to the land, and acquired a farm in Burrumbeet district, and later at Waubra. Being a practical agriculturist, he was very successful. Mr Barber had for some years lived in Ballarat, making many friends by his unassuming and genial personality. Whilst at Waubra the deceased was associated with all the interests of that place, and was one of the founders of the local Mechanics’ Institue and Library. He was a member fo the Ballarat North Bowling Club, and a member of the Old Colonists’ Association. Respected by all classes, widespread expressions of sympathy were sent to the widow and family when his death became known. He leaves one son (Mr William Barber, of Waubra) and three daughters. The funeral takes place on Sunday to the Waubra Cemetery.[1]
Ballarat Courier. 7th August 1916. Page 7.
The funeral of the late Mr Henry Baber took place on Sunday, the place of interment being the Waubra Cemetery, and was largely attended. Representatives of the surrounding districts were present. Several nice floral tributes were sent by sympathising friends. Prior to the cortege leaving the house in Lydiard street north the Rev C. O. Anderson, of St John’s, Soldiers’ Hill Church, conducted service, and at the graveside the Rev E. J. Dodd, incumbent of the Learmonth and Waubra charge officiated. The coffin-bearers were Messrs E. Dewar, E. Barber, W. Barber, T. Bandy and C. Bandy (grandsons of the deceased), and J. Ferguson (son-in-law). The pall-bearers and representatives were Col A. M. Greenfield, Dr Richards, Messrs W. Shelly, Geo Kerr, W. J. Irwin, Jas Orr, F. Carver, J. I. Bult, A. Holland, W. Holland, Angus Greenfild, j. May (Newlyn), Crs D. Edmondston and J. Yates (Lexton Shire), C. Henderson, J. Spiers, and R. L. Medwell (Ballarat Shire), Messrs J. Harrison, P. Moran, Alex Kerr, Christopher Harrison, A. C. Trewin, J. Wakefield, A. McQueen, Gibb Harrison (Dean), D. Rice, M. Harney, R. Creelman, M. Hayes, G. Fraser, H. Lavery, W. Harrison, Adam Wright. A. Orr, Watty Miller (Secretary Mechanics’ Institute and Free Library). The funeral arrangements were in the hads of Messrs F. W. Barnes and Son.[2]
See also
Further Reading
Corfield, J., Wickham, D., & Gervasoni, C. The Eureka Encyclopaedia, Ballarat Heritage Services, 2004.
References
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