Charles MCARTHUR

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DEATH OF MR. CHARLES McARTHUR.
Veteran Show Exhibitor, 51 SUCCESSIVE EXHIBITIONS.
Early on Sunday morning the death occurred at his residence, Bay road, of Mr. Charles McArthur at the age of 77 years. Early on Sunday morning the death occurred at his residence, Bay road, of Mr. Charles M.cArthur, at the age of 77 years.
Mr. McArthur had enjoyed good health all his life, and was apparently as well as usual just before he succumbed. He rose early, and after speaking to his wife, suddenly collapsed and died shortly afterwards. Friends and relatives heard news of his sudden passing with surprise and regret.
Deceased was born at Square Mile, and had lived in this district all his life. He married Miss Caroline Kilsby, who survives. There are no children. Mr. McArthur was well known as a show exhibitor, and his death on the eve of the Mount Gambior show has removed one of the A. and H. Society's most consistent and valued exhibitors and members. He was a member of the committee for many years. He held a unique record in that he had exhibited at 51 successive Mount Gambier shows. For more than half a century his Lincoln sheep had been winning him honours at South Eastern shows, and for 30 years his roses had been taking championship ribbons.
In a recent interview Mr. McArthur recalled to a "Watch" representative that he first showed Lincolns in Mt. Gambier as a young man of 28, when the saleyards were situated approximately at the spot where Messrs May & Davis' service station now stands. The sheep show was held in these yards, and the cattle were exhibited on the hill near the Methodist Church. The Caledonian Hall, Hall of Commerce, and other buildings between the main corner and the church were, of course, nonexistent at that time. The first indoor show, said Mr. McArthur, was held in a hall near where the Hotel Federal now stands, and the old Oddfellows Hall was afterwards used. Shows were later held in the Old Institute Hall, and finally the A. and H. Society became established on the present well appointed
show ground.
Mr. McArthur, whose delightful old garden at Hedley Park bespeaks of his love of flowers, first exhibited roses 30 years ago, when he took up his residency in Bay road. He had marked success with roses at many South-Eastern shows since 1900, and had won scores of championships.
At the time of his death he still owned the old farm, and had a flock of between 70 and 100 stud Lincoln ewes. He had never owned anything but Lincolns, having started breeding from Moorak rams, and continued with rams from the late Wm. Forsyth's Hamilton stud. He had also crossed some of his ewes with rams from Mr. O. A. Christie, of Hamilton.
Nearly all the South-Eastern show societies will regret Mr. McArthur's death. In his younger days he took his Lincolns and flowers as far afield as Kingston, and also met with good success in the Adelaide Royal. He remarked when interviewed, that he had had a good innings, and wished he could have it over again.
The funeral took place yesterday, Rev. A. H. Ballinger conducting the burial service. Mr. W. Pearce carried
out arrangements.
Source: DEATH OF MR. CHARLES McARTHUR. (1932, October 18). Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA : 1861 - 1954), p. 3. Retrieved February 1, 2017, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77950331

Charles married Caroline KILSBY on 22 Apr 1878 in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia. Caroline was born in 1854; died on 19 Mar 1945 in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Emigration: 28 Aug 1852, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
• Immigration: 4 Dec 1852, Portland, Victoria, Australia; Marmion.

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Peter MCARTHUR, b 1806, Mull, Argylle, Scotland. Died 1892. From Victoria. Occ farmer. Res Mt Gambier, Yahl.
Marriage; children Archibald (1834-1911), Jas, Chas, Dugald, Mrs SINCLAIR, Mrs BUCHANAN, Mrs SINCLAIR, Mrs SMITH, Mrs CARRISON, 2 sons.
Two further marriages; ch Donald (1842-1912), others.

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I have another bio, taken from the booklet "Fairfield", by Hazel TINGATE. I have a copy.
Peter McARTHUR migrated to Australia from the village of Kentra, Ross of Mull, Argylshire, Scotland, with a family of 5 daughters and 6 sons and his third wife.
Under the 'Highlands and Islands Immigration', they departed from Birkenhead, near Liverpool, on the 28th August 1852, aboard the 'Marmion' of New York, intending to go to Canada. However, on arrival at Portland, Victoria, Australia, they changed their minds and disembarked on 4 December 1852. They crossed the Glenelg River by raft, and continued on in Bullock Wagons, arriving in Mount Gambier on Christmas Day 1852.
Peter, listed as an agricultural labourer, obtained work as a shepherd with Mr. A. CUNNINGHAM of Mount Gambier, His wage was 40 pounds p.a., and he was employed for twelve months. The three elder sons were employed by Edward HENTY of 'Munthum' station, in Victoria, John at 30 pound p.a. for twelve months, Archibald at 25 pounds, and Dugald at 15 pounds p.a. for 12 months. A twelfth child, another son, Charles, was born to the family after their arrival in Australia.
After four years in South Australia, about 1856, Peter was able to buy a block of land of his own; he named it 'Greenvale farm'. It was heavily timbered and was top dairying country.

Peter married Isabella MCLEAN on 30 Jan 1842 in Iona, Argyllshire, Scotland. Isabella was born in 1813 in Kilninver and Kilmerfort, Argyllshire, Scotland; was christened on 13 Feb 1813 in Kilninver and Kilmerfort, Argyllshire, Scotland; died on 19 May 1887 in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia; was buried on 21 May 1887 in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Emigration: 28 Aug 1852, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; Marmion.
• Immigration: 4 Dec 1852, Portland, Victoria, Australia; Marmion.

Edward married Janet MCEACHERN. Janet (daughter of Niel MCEACHERN and Catharine MCQUARY) was born in 1782 in Kilninian and Kilmore, Argyllshire, Scotland; was christened on 27 Jan 1782 in Kilninian and Kilmore, Argyllshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Anne HOUSTOUN on 28 Mar 1761 in Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Anne was born in 1740. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Niel married Catharine MCQUARY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Jeals or Giles GILMOR on 6 Apr 1744 in Paisley Burgh, Renfrewshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]