Arthur George Foster (1861–1924)
Mr. Arthur George Foster, who died at his home, "Banksia," Warrington-avenue, Epping on Sunday, in his 64th year, was a native of Queensland who came to Sydney and for a quarter of a century held a departmental appointment with Messrs. A. Hordern & Sons,Brickfield Hill, from which he retired last year.
Mr. Foster was an old member of the Royal Australian Historical Society, and contributed much valuable information to its Journals through the close research of himself and his wife — the latter an enthusiast in everything relating to "Old Sydney."
The funeral was at South Head on Tuesday, and was largely attended.
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Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Foster, Arthur George
- Foster, Josephine Ethel (wife)
- Watson, James Henry (colleague)
- Wright, Hugh (colleague)
Citation details
'Foster, Arthur George (1861–1924)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/foster-arthur-george-27600/text34994, accessed 21 January 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
4 August,
1861
Werris Creek,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
26 October,
1924
(aged 63)
Epping, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cultural Heritage
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