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JOHN BEAGLEHOLE (1831-1910) DEATH OF MR JOHN BEAGLEHOLE snr. on the 29th January, at his residence, Ryan Street, Moonta, aged 78 years. Mr John Beaglehole snr., who had for a very long time past been affectionately termed "the grand old man of Moonta" by the people of the district, passed quietly away at his residence, Ryan-street, on Saturday evening last. For a considerable time he had been in ailing health, and his demise did not come as a surprise to his friends. He was 78 years of age and had been associated with Moonta from the very early days. A brief sketch of his history is subjoined: - Mr Beaglehole was a native of Helston, Cornwall, and was born in 1831. At the age of 18 he left England in the ship Prince Regent, and, after arriving in Adelaide, took up his residence at the Burra, where he remained several years engaged in the building trade. Fifty years ago, when copper was first discovered in Moonta, he came here, and assisted to build the first engine house at Moonta Mines. Three years later he started in business in the township as an ironmonger, cornfactor, and seedsman, and built up a prosperous concern, which he conducted to the time of his death. Mr Beaglehole, although he did not take a very active part in public matters, was always willing liberally to support matters of charity and for the development of the town. He served as councillor from 1831 to 1883, and was one of the original trustees of the Moonta Institute and also of the cemetery. He was a staunch and valued member of the local Methodist Church, of which he was treasurer from its inception. He was also an old class teacher, and, for his consistent work in connection with the Sunday School, he was made a life superintendent. It is not too much to say that there was not a better loved man in the whole district than Mr Beaglehole. He was a quiet, unostentatious man who daily performed numerous kindly acts which few knew of, for he let not his left hand know what his right hand did. Mr Beaglehole will not only be greatly missed by the members of his family, but by many others as well. He was twice married; his first wife predeceased him 36 years, and his second wife about 17 years. He leaves two sons, Mr John and Mr William (Moonta), and three daughters - Mrs J. Southcott (of Adelaide), and the Misses Annie and Elizabeth Beaglehole (of Moonta). Mr W.H. Beaglehole, managing director of the Lion Brewery, of Adelaide, was the deceased gentleman's only brother. The funeral on Monday afternoon was very largely attended. The Town Council were officially present, as were also Mr S.R. Page, representing the Cemetery Trust, and Mr John Symons, the Institute. A large number of business men were also in attendance, as well as private citizens from the town and Mines. The cortege, which included about 30 vehicles, was headed by the adult scholars of the Moonta Methodist Sunday School and the Church choir. The service, both at the house and at the graveside, was conducted by the Rev W. Shaw, and the choir rendered suitable hymns, "Farewell" at the close being sung with touching effect. Yorke's Peninsula Advertiser, February 4th, 1910 THE LATE MR JOHN BEAGLEHOLE snr. On Saturday evening one of the most familiar figures and best loved citizens of Moonta, in the person of Mr John Beaglehole, of Ryan Street, passed over to the great majority at the age of 78 years. The deceased gentleman, who arrived in South Australia by the ship Prince Regent in 1849, first settled at the Burra, where he engaged in the building trade for a few years before taking up his residence at Moonta. He assisted in the erection of the first engine-house at Moonta Mines. In 1866 he relinquished the building trade and commenced business as an ironmonger, cornfactor and seedsman in Ryan-street, which he had successfully conducted ever since. A man of kindly, lovable disposition and unblemished integrity, his name became a household word and latterly he was regarded as the Grand Old Man of Moonta. His demise will be severely felt by the Methodist Church, of which he was one of its oldest members and best workers. For very many years he had been the treasurer of the Church Trust and a class leader. He also took a deep interest in the Sunday School and was one of its past superintendents, an office he held for many years until failing health and partial deafness precluded his carrying out the duties to his own satisfaction. He also represented East Ward in the Town Council for two years (1881-1883) and gave the utmost satisfaction to the rate-payers. He was one of the original trustees of the Moonta Cemetery and also of the Moonta Institute, which offices he held up to the time of his death. He leaves two sons - Messrs John and William Beaglehole, of Moonta - and three daughters - Mrs James Southcott, of Adelaide, and the Misses Annie and Elizabeth Beaglehole, of Moonta, also one brother - Mr W.H. Beaglehole, managing director, Lion Brewery, Adelaide. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon amid many manifestations of sincere sorrow. Several flags were flown at half-mast. The Town Council officially attended, and Mr S.R. Page and Mr John Symons represented the trustees of the cemetery. A very large number of business-men and other leading representatives of the town, the mines, and the outlying farming district were present to pay their last tribute of respect to a valued and highly-respected member of the community. About thirty vehicles followed the hearse, whilst the cortege was preceded by the Moonta Methodist Choir and many members of the Sunday School. Several hundreds of people had congregated at the cemetery gates awaiting the arrival of the funeral. The coffin was of polished oak with massive silver mountings. The Rev W. Shaw conducted the graveside service and delivered a touching and impressive eulogy on the deceased gentleman'' life and character, the ceremony concluding by the choir's feeling rendition of the hymn "Farewell." The funeral arrangements were efficiently carried out by Mr W. Cowling. | WILLIAM BEAGLEHOLE (1834-1917)married Margaret Johns (see below) He was buried alongside his wife Margaret at Hindmarsh Cemetery. MARGARET BEAGLEHOLE (nee JOHNS, 1837-1904)Margaret was born in 1837 to Edward JOHNS (Butcher) and Margt ELLIS) in Cornwall. The family arrived Australia in 1849. OBITUARY: The late Mrs W.H. Beaglehole, whose death was announced in the SA REGISTER on Monday morning, left Adelaide about a fortnight ago to spend a holiday in New Zealand. She caught a severe chill immediately upon her arrival in Melbourne. Pneumonia intervening, she died on Sunday afternoon. Mrs Beaglehole, whose married life had extended over a long period, was a daughter of the late Edward Johns, of Hindmarsh. Mr Beaglehole, who resides at Brougham Place, sat in the house of Assembly three years for Wallaroo and three years for Yorke's Peninsula. B Johns, of the Adelaide Stock Exchange; C. Johns, Solicitor; and T. Johns of Hindmarsh were brothers of the deceased lady. The body will be interred in Hindmarsh Cemetery. |
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People's Weekly, 4th December 1943. OBITUARY MR JOHN BEAGLEHOLE jnr. An old resident and well-known business personality of the town, in the person of Mr John Beaglehole, passed away at his residence, George-street, Moonta, on the 27th November, at the age of 85 years. He had a seizure about six years ago, but after a time was able to pay intermittent visits to his place of business. About 15 months ago, however, a further misfortune befell him - breaking a thigh as the result of a fall - and had since been confined to his home. The late Mr Beaglehole was born at North Adelaide, on the 4th March, 1858, and came to Moonta with his parents, the late Mr and Mrs John Beaglehole, when four years of age, and had since resided in the town, a period of 81 years. He received his education at a local private school, and first worked for his father, who conducted a chaff and ironmongery business. He started business as a grocer on his own account about 54 years ago, and subsequently added a fancy goods department. Owing to failing health, he recently disposed of his grocery business to Mr E.J. Trenerry, but retained the fancy goods department right up to the time of his demise. He was twice married. His first wife (nee Clara Crutchett) predeceased him 16 years. His second wife (nee Elizabeth Ann Rowe) survives him, but, we regret to state, is in a very delicate state of health. One son (Reg) and six grandchildren also survive. His only daughter (Mrs Gertrude Newtwig) died this year, and one son (Percy) made the supreme sacrifice in the last great war. Mr William Beaglehole, of Moonta, is an only brother, and Miss Elizabeth Beaglehole, of Ryan street, an only surviving sister. The late Mr Beaglehole had been a member of the Moonta MU Lodge of Oddfellows since 1882, having been initiated on the 17th July of that year. He had been Chairman of Trustees since 1907, a position he held up to the time of his death. He was one of the first scholars to be enrolled in the Moonta Wesleyan Sunday school, and received an award in 1867. He had since continued his association with the church. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, the Rev C.W.G. Smith conducting the service. Bro T.H. Marshall read the lodge ritual. The pall-bearers were Messrs J. and M. Beaglehole (nephews), R. and M. Browning. |
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