Sir Herbert Ramsay (1868–1924)
from Sydney Morning Herald
Sir Herbert Ramsay, n.d.
from Pastoral Review, 16 August 1924
After he had been ailing for a considerable period with paralysis, the death occurred on Friday at his residence, "Ben View," Orange, of Sir Herbert Ramsay, Bart., aged 66 years. A native of Liverpool, England, he came to Australia 36 years ago. Ever since he has been connected with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company. He resided at Orange for the last two years. Mr. Alexander Ramsay, his eldest son, of the staff of McLachlan and Campbell, solicitors, of Orange, succeeds to the title, which dates back to the time of King George III.
Deceased leaves a widow and four children–Miss Marjory Ramsay, at present in England, Mrs. Entwistle (England), Mrs. Bateman-Champagne (India), and Miss Ramsay (Australia).
Original publication
Other Obituaries for Sir Herbert Ramsay
- Cessnock Eagle (NSW), 27 May 1924, p 3
- Pastoral Review, 16 August 1924, p 659
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- death notice, Daily Telegraph (Sydney), 31 May 1924, p 6
Citation details
'Ramsay, Sir Herbert (1868–1924)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/ramsay-sir-herbert-835/text36768, accessed 15 May 2025.
Sir Herbert Ramsay, n.d.
from Pastoral Review, 16 August 1924
Life Summary [details]
Birth
1868
Liverpool,
Lancashire,
England
Death
23 May,
1924
(aged ~ 56)
Orange,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
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