Narrabeen Cenotaph and RSL History
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Narrabeen Cenotaph and RSL History – Research Notes Photos World War I rally from Hood Collection part II, Item: a234030h, from the collections of the State Library of New South Wales. Charles Mitchell (one-armed gentleman in centre) and friends at Narrabeen in 1924. ROLL OF HONOR HANSEN.—Killed in action, at Gallipoli, May 7th, 1915, Corp. T. E. Hansen, dearly loved son of Mrs. A. Hinchcliffe, of Narrabeen, age 22 years. Family Notices (1917, May 6). The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954), p. 8. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article221961387 Wounded Sgt. NORMAN JAS. HANSEN, Narrabeen (2nd occ.) NEW SOUTH WALES. (1917, July 12). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 8. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15758040 NARRABEEN MARCH Narrabeen sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers and Airmen's League will hold its Anzac memorial march on May 2. NARRABEEN MARCH (1954, April 28). The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954), p. 5 (LAST RACE ALL DETAILS). Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article229420000 Warringah Notes. The Narrabeen lawn tennis club is meeting with favour, as was evidenced by the concert and social which was held recently at Liberty Hall. Mr. Carradice, public School teacher, did much to further the enterprise. The Narrabeen Progress Association has in view the building of a hall. Warringah Notes. (1902, October 30). The Mosman Mail (NSW : 1898 - 1906), p. 2. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article247004458 NARRABEEN RELIEF G.H.Q. The branch of the Anzac Relief Division which operates from Dee Why to Palm Beach has acquired Liberty Hall, Narrabeen. as headquarters. A free library is being formed by gifts. NARRABEEN RELIEF G.H.Q. (1931, August 19). The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1931 - 1954), p. 8. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news- article246715416 NARRABEEN PROGRESS ASSOCIATION. On Saturday Inst, the fourth annual picnic of the Narrabeen Progress Association took place, when a good programme of sports was gone through. Mr. E. W. Quirk, M.L.A., distributed the prizes to the winners of the children's races. A concert was held in the evening at Liberty-hall, Alderman T. J. West presiding. NARRABEEN PROGRESS ASSOCIATION. (1903, March 5). The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930), p. 2. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article237400469 On Saturday, 26th inst, at Megson's Liberty Hall, Narrabeen, Master Harry Hanson's fourteenth birthday was held. The children; performed some very good tableaux, in particular One called "Brotherly love," and another ‘’Over the Garden Wall’’. The arrangements were all under the management of Mrs. Hinchcliffe. Mona Vale, Narrabeen and Pittwater Happenings. (1904, July 9). The Mosman Mail (NSW : 1898 - 1906), p. 4. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article247008321 HANSEN.— The Friends of Mrs. M. MEGSON, SEN., late of Narrabeen, are kindly invited to attend, the Funeral of her late dearly beloved grandson, Henry George Hansen, to move from Sydney Hospital This (THURSDAY) AFTERNOON, at 1.30, for -Rookwood Cemetery. K AY, HARTLEY, Undertaker, 208 King-street, - Newtown, and Kogarah. HANSEN.— The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. JOE MEGSON are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of their late beloved nephew, Henry George Hansen, to move from Sydney Hospital THIS (THURSDAY) AFTERNOON, at 1.50, for Rookwood Cemetery. Advertising (1906, May 17). The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930), p. 12. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article236835579 To Let or For Sale, House, known as "Liberty Hall" (Megson’s), Narrabeen, good opening. Mrs. Megson, Narrabeen. (Dinners as usual.) Advertising (1906, September 22). The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930), p. 16. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article237644776 MEGSON.— September 12th, .1917, at "Arcadia," Berry Street, North Sydney, Maria Megson, late of Narrabeen. Family Notices (1917, September 13). The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930), p. 4. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article239369398 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES. --Probate Jurisdiction.-In the Will of MARIA MEGSON, late of Liberty Hall, Narrabeen, near Manly, in the State of New South Wales, Married Woman, deceased.-Application will be made after fourteen days from the publication hereof that Probate of the last Will of the abovenamed deceased may be granted to FREDERICK JOHN REMFRY, the Executor named in the said Will: and all notices may be served at the offices of the undersigned. CECIL A. COGHLAN and CO., Proctors for Applicant. 781 Pitt-street, Sydney. Advertising (1917, October 6). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 8. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28101005 NSW BDM’s her death: MEGSON MARIA 13128/1917 parents; JOHN MARY ST LEONARDS – parents shown are actually her husband’s parents. NARRABEEN, NEAR TRAM TERMINUS. A COTTAGE, known as LIBERTY HALL, fronting the MAIN PITTWATER-ROAD, at the corner of KING STREET, commanding FINE VIEWS of the LAKES, and QUITE CLOSE to the OCEAN BEACH. It is built of weatherboard (wood-lined inside), on brick piers, has verandah in front, and contains hall, 4 rooms, kitchen, with large room attached, Land 50ft11in x 193ft and 183ft. IN THE ESTATE OF MRS. MARIA MEGSON. RICHARDSON and WRENCH, Ltd., will sell by auction, at the Rooms, 02 Pitt-street, on FRIDAY, 10th November, at 11.30 a.m., The above Cottage, facing the Main Road at Narrabeen, close to the TRAM TERMINUS and the BUSINESS CENTRE at the BRIDGE. Advertising (1917, November 12). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 3. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15735218 Marriages: 1228/1883 HANSEN HANS J MEGSON AMY at SYDNEY 8772/1903 HINCHCLIFFE ERNEST E HANSEN AMY at: MANLY Children with Hans P: HANSEN CHARLES H 2357/1884 HANS P AMY SYDNEY HANSEN HENRY G 2053/1890 HANS P AMY SYDNEY – dies aged 16 (consumption ?) HANSEN JOSEPH E 2151/1892 HANS P AMY SYDNEY – killed at Gallipoli 5/5/1915 aged 22 HANSEN NORMAN J 3188/1894 HANS P AMY SYDNEY – wounded twice Death of first husband HANSEN HANS P 8377/1902 JAMES BALMAIN SOUTH Amy’s death: HINCHCLIFFE AMY 15471/1946 JOSEPH MARIA at AUBURN Death of Charles and Norman (sons) HANSEN CHARLES HANNS 9487/1952 HANNS PETER AMY NORTH SYDNEY HANSEN NORMAN JAMES 24111/1961 HANS PETER AMY CHATSWOOD ILL. Pte. H. E. HINCHCLIFFE. Narrabeen. NEW SOUTH WALES. (1917, April 21). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 15. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15714845 Mrs. Beatrice Higgins. Mrs. Beatrice Higgins, who passed away in Sydney on 9th August, aged 65 years, was a sister of Mr. Ern. Hinchcliffe, of Narrabeen, the late Mr. William Hinchcliffe, of Kempsey, and Mrs. Aub. Reid, of Kempsey. Her husband, the late Mr. T. Higgins, predeceased her some years ago, as also did one son. Two sons, Phillip and James survive. A wide circle of Macleay folk who knew her -in years gone by were saddened to hear of her demise, for she was possessed of a very bright and agreeable nature and was well beloved by all who knew her. Mr. A. Hinchcliffe and Mr. Auk Reid, of Kempsey, went to Sydney to attend the funeral, which took place to the Congregational cemetery at Rookwood. Mrs. Beatrice Higgins. (1940, August 21). The Macleay Chronicle (Kempsey, NSW : 1899 - 1952), p. 4. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article173125713 Mr. Ernest Hinchcliffe. We regret to report the death in hospital at Manly, on 7th September, of Mr. Ernest Hinchcliffe, brother of the late Mr. Wm. Hinchcliffe, of Kempsey, and of Mrs. Aub. Reid, of West Kempsey. Deceased, who served his time as a bakers apprentice with the late Mr Alf. Rock, of West Kempsey, left this town about forty years ago and had lived at Narrabeen ever since, except for his period of service with the A.I.F. in the 1914-18 war. He was severely wounded in France and spent many months in an English hospital prior to being invalided home to Australia. His only visit to Kempsey since he first left here was when on final leave prior to going overseas with the A.I.F. He was 62 at the end, and his passing is deeply regretted by many of the elder generation of Macleay folk who remember him as a very bright and active member of a worthy family. He is survived by a widow but no family. Mr. Ernest 'Hinchcliffe. (1941, October 1). The Macleay Chronicle (Kempsey, NSW : 1899 - 1952), p. 4. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article173021774 OBITUARY. ---------------------------- MR. WILLIAM HINCHCLIFFE. -- The death occurred suddenly at his residence in Marsh Street, West Kempsey, on Thursday evening last of Mr. William Hinchcliffe, aged 67 years. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Hinchcliffe, of West Kempsey, the deceased was born at Bradford, England, and came to Australia with his parents when six years of age. After a short sojourn in Sydney the family came to the Macleay and took up residence at Kempsey. On leaving school deceased entered the employ of Thomas Hennessy and Sons, saw-millers, of West Kempsey, and remained in their employ up to the time of his death. At the age of 25 years he was married at Millbank to Miss Isobel Ann Mitchell, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Mitchell, of that centre. After their marriage the couple came to West Kempsey, where they have since resided. In his younger days deceased was a keen footballer and was a member of the locally famous "Wild Colonials" playing many stirring games with that combination in this and the surrounding districts and assisting to carry the colours of amber and black to victory on many occasions.