Hugh Norman Beggs (1863–1943)
The death occurred yesterday at Hamilton of Mr Hugh Norman Beggs, 80, of Nareeb Nareeb Station, Glenthompson. Born at Eurambeen, Beaufort, Mr Beggs was educated at Wesley College. After 3 years with the Bank of Victoria, he joined 2 brothers in pastoral ventures, finally purchasing Nareeb Nareeb, where he had since lived. He was at one time a member of the Mount Rouse Shire. He had been president of the Australian Sheepbreeders' Association and Hamilton P and A Society, and was associated with many organisations in the district. As a breeder of fine wool merino sheep he was known throughout Australia, and was a winner of championships at leading shows. He is survived by his widow, one son, and one daughter.
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Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Beggs, Hugh Norman
- Beggs, Sandford Robert (son)
- Beggs, Helen Karen (daughter-in-law)
- Beggs, Maria Lucinda (mother)
- Beggs, Francis (father)
- Beggs, Francis (brother)
- Beggs, Theodore (brother)
- Beggs, Robert Gottlieb (brother)
- Beggs, Helen Rosalie (sister-in-law)
- Beggs, Amy Edith (sister-in-law)
- Grattan, Sophia Montgomery (aunt)
- Beggs, Hugh Lyons (uncle)
- Beggs, George (uncle)
- White, John Warren (uncle)
- Beggs, Elizabeth (aunt by marriage)
- White, Maria Mysie (aunt by marriage)
- Grattan, Humphrey (uncle by marriage)
- Beggs, Robert Balcombe (nephew)
- Beggs, Arthur Ricardo (nephew)
- Grattan, William (cousin)
- White, Cyril Brudenell (cousin)
Citation details
'Beggs, Hugh Norman (1863–1943)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/beggs-hugh-norman-5605/text25710, accessed 24 May 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
6 June,
1863
Beaufort,
Victoria,
Australia
Death
29 November,
1943
(aged 80)
Hamilton,
Victoria,
Australia
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