Joseph Richard Siddins (1823–1891)
In the death of Mr Joseph R. Siddins the Civil Service has lost a trusted officer. He was connected with the Macquarie Lighthouse at South Head for nearly half a century, and his father before him occupied a similar position as officer in charge for 16 years. Mr Siddins was one of the oldest residents at South Head. His remains were interred in the South Head Cemetery yesterday morning. Among those who attended the funeral were Captain Hixson and Commander Lindeman, of the Marine Board; Dr Sibley, Mr James Fairbairn, Captain J. C. Lloyd, Mr A. J. Arndell, Mr L. C. A. Cork, and others. The Rev T. Kench, of Stanmore, read the burial service. The coffin was covered with wreaths.
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Additional Resources and Scholarship
- death notice, Sydney Morning Herald, 16 November 1891, p 7
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Siddins, Frances Hannah (wife)
- Siddins, Richard (father)
- Threlkeld, Sarah (mother-in-law)
- Threlkeld, Lancelot Edward (father-in-law)
- Callan, Ellen (sister)
- Threlkeld, Martha (sister-in-law)
- Fairfax, Elizabeth Sophia (sister-in-law)
- Threlkeld, Sarah Ann (sister-in-law)
- Threlkeld, Esther Jones (sister-in-law)
- Fairfax, John (brother-in-law)
- Threlkeld, Lancelot Edward (brother-in-law)
- Threlkeld, Thomas Samuel (brother-in-law)
- Powell, Edward (grandfather)
Citation details
'Siddins, Joseph Richard (1823–1891)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/siddins-joseph-richard-24073/text32900, accessed 21 November 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
30 April,
1823
Watsons Bay, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
12 November,
1891
(aged 68)
Watsons Bay, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
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