Bernard Gaffney (1833–1924)
from Sydney Morning Herald
A well known figure in Market-street, city, Mr. Benjamin [Bernard] Gaffney, passed away yesterday at the age of 94. Mr. Gaffney was a native of Ireland, and arrived in Sydney on June 20, 1853, joining his uncle, the late Mr. P. Freehill, in his bakery, which was in George street North. Not long afterwards Mr. Gaffney started in business for himself as a baker in what was then known as Parramatta-street, the name being afterwards changed to George street West. From thence he removed to Market-street, where he was well known for many years, his shop being near the stage entrance of Her Majesty's Theatre. He leaves a son and five daughters, 15 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren.
Original publication
Other Obituaries for Bernard Gaffney
- Burrowa News (NSW), 7 November 1924, p 3
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Gaffney, Anne (mother)
- Freehill, Patrick (uncle)
- Freehill, Margaret (aunt by marriage)
- Freehill, John P. (cousin)
- Freehill, Bernard Austin (cousin)
- Freehill, Thomas Joseph (cousin)
- Freehill, Francis Bede (cousin)
- Freehill, Joseph (cousin)
- Hollingdale, Mary Josephine (cousin)
- Freehill, Patrick Clement (cousin)
- Freehill, Margaret Elizabeth (cousin)
Citation details
'Gaffney, Bernard (1833–1924)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/gaffney-bernard-16928/text28814, accessed 14 March 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
1833
Ballyconnell,
Cavan,
Ireland
Death
31 October, 1924 (aged ~ 91)
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