Henry David Rewell

Male - 1955


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  • Name Henry David Rewell 
    Born Victoria, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Retired 15 Oct 1931  The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, Parramatta, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location 
    PRESENTATION At Rydalmere
    After 50 years' faithful service in the Education Department, fourteen of which have been spent as headmaster of Rydalamere Public School, Mr. H. D. Rewell is retiring on October 23, and was farewelled by the parishioners of St. Mary's, Rydalmere and a few close friends at a social evening and presentation at the Rydalmere Town Hall on Thursday, October 8.
    The presentation and function were presided over by the Rev. Fr. P. J. Dempsey, P.P., and organised by Mrs.Cecil Kennedy. The presentation included a handsome eight-day clock, suitably inscribed, to Mr. and Mrs. Rewell, and a jewel-case to their daughter, Miss Gertie Rowell.
    Mr. P. T. Dorahy paid a tribute to the sterling qualities of Mr. Rewell who was a most reliable and trustworthy teacher, and a man whole generosity had been a great help to all church organisations, particularly St. Vincent de Paul, and, in fact, any organisation connected with the district had his wholehearted support. He was a man whom the district could ill afford to lose.
    Eulogistic speeches were also made by Rev. Fr. A. Bambridge (assistant priest), Ald. T. Dorahy and Mr. E. Staunton (late aldermnan, Ermington-Rydalmere).
    Rev. Fr. Dempsey, in presenting the guest with the clock, expressed the wish that Mr. Rowell would be spared many years to enjoy his retirement. Mr. Rowell, upon rising to respond, was visibly affccted. He thanked the committee for their kind sentiment expressed. In all his years of service, he fourteen years spent in Rydalmere were the happiest of any, and he could safely say this in all sincerity, and he had always striven to do his duty. He felt the parting very much, and desired to thank all for the beautiful gifts tendered to his wife, his daughter and himself.
    ?For Auld Lang Syne" and "He's a Jolly Good Fellow" were then sung by the audience.
    Musical items were rendered by Mr. Maguire (songs), Misses Bell (2) and Mrs. Cerizo (piano and violins), Mr. A. J. Christie (piano accompanist), Mr. J. Dorahy (songs), Mr. Rewell and Mrs. Cecil Kennedy (vocal duct), Mr. N. Norman (humorous songs), Mr. Davies (conjuring tricks), and Mr. A. Brown (songs).
    Mrs. Cecil Kennedy acted as organiser.
    Supper was served by the ladies of the parish, after which all engaged in dancing until 12 o'clock, when a very pleasant evening was brought to a close.
    The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, Parramatta, NSW, Thursday, 15 October 1931

     
    Golden Wedding 21 Feb 1940  The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, Parramatta, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location 
    GOLDEN WEDDING.
    Former headmaster of Rydalmere, Mr. H. D. Rewell and Mrs. Rewell, now living at Parramatta, celebrated their golden wedding recently. Mr. Rewell was 50 years with the Education Department, with appointments on the North Coast, at Windsor, and Parramatta districts. He retired eight years ago.
    Miss G. Rewell, a daughter, entertained 50 guests at an afternoon party, presided over by Rev. Father Dempsey. Among those who entertained was the bridegroom of 50 years ago, who gave several songs.
    HOLY MASS.
    Holy Mass was celebrated in St. Patrick's Church by Rev. Father Bambridge, when Mr. and Mrs. Rewell, with their united family, received Holy Communion.
    There were present Sister Mary Evangelist, of Kyogle; Sister Mary Vianney, of Lane Cove; Sister Mary Germaine, of Kempsey, and Miss G. Rewell. The only son, Mr. F. Rewell, of Tamworth, was unavoidably absent, but was represented by his wife and children. The jubilarians were specially honored by the conferring of the Apostolic Benediction, transmitted through His Excelency Dr. Panico, who added his personal felicitations. His Lordship Dr. Carroll, Bishop of Lismore, also sent his congratulations and blessing. Rev. Father O'Donnell, P.P., of Parramatta, and the Rev. Father Doherty, P.P., of Forest Lodge, conveyed their congratulations personally.
    The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, Parramatta, NSW, Wednesday, 21 February 1940  
    Personal 28 Apr 1948  The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, Parramatta Find all individuals with events at this location 
    He Wrote An Ode To Youth
    At 82, Mr. Henry David Rewell, of Sorrell Street, Parramatta, can still sit down and dash off a column of verse with the greatest of ease. Inspired by the Catholic youth display at the Oval in Centenary of Education week, he went home, fished out his typewriter and went into an immediate huddle with his Muse.
    The happy result is printed on page 10.
    Mr. Rewell brought his latest verses to us on Friday, stepping up the old Argus staircase with all the verve and enthusiasm of a young commando. "Many's the time I've brought poems up those old stairs in the past 50 years," he confided. A Department of Education school teacher for over half a century, Mr. Rewell retired from the service 17 years ago as head- master of Rydalmere Public School. On January 23, 1890, he led to the altar at St. Mary's Cathedral, Sydney, Miss Sarah Elizabeth Murphy, then the belle of old Windsor. "And she is still as sweet and charming as ever," the old man chuckled. One son and four daughters were born of the marriage.
    Three of the four sisters became nuns of the Mercy Order. Assured that his verses would appear, Mr. Rewell departed as happily as he had come. But he sternly refused an escort down the somewhat shaky old iron staircase. "Maybe yes, when I'm a hundred, but not for a youngster of 82." he said. The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, Parramatta, NSW , Wednesday, 28 April 1948
     
    Died 8 Oct 1955  New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • REWELL Henry David
      Death notice 08 OCT 1955
      Death, age 89, late of Parramatta
      Sydney Morning Herald 10 OCT 1955
      (The Ryerson Index Online Database )

      Death Registration
      29554/1955
      REWELL HENRY DAVID
      FREDERICK and MARIA
      PARRAMATTA
      (New South Wales Death Index 1788-1984)

      Descriptive Note:
      Henry David Rewell - Date of Death 08/10/1955, Granted on 25/01/1956
      Location:
      Western Sydney Records Centre, Kingswood
      (Probate Jurisdiction (1890-1970) / Probate Division (1970 -) [Supreme Court of New South Wales])

      Death.
      REWELL.-On 19th inst., the dearly beloved
      husband of Maria Rewell, and father of Henry David, George, and Sarah Rewell Aged 65 years, R.I.P.
      Riverine Herald, Echuca, Vic., Moama, NSW, Wednesday 21 March 1900
    Buried 10 Oct 1955  Catholic Cemetery, North Rocks, New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Rewell Henry David 88 10/10/1955 SEC*B*ROW3**76 Burial
      Rewell Sarah Elizabeth 80 13/04/1952 SEC*B*ROW3**77 Burial
      Rewell Gertrude Josephine 73 04/03/1966 SEC*B*ROW3**77 Burial
      (Catholic Cemeteries and Crematoria Search)
    Person ID I877  Hickey, List, Bundesen, Thomsen, Jensen, Jessen
    Last Modified 25 Nov 2015 

    Father Frederick Rewell,   b. England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Mar 1900, Echuca, Victoria, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Maria,   b. Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1907, Echuca, Victoria, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F288  Group Sheet

    Family Sarah Elizabeth Murphy,   b. 13 Jun 1871, Windsor, New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Apr 1952, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 23 Jun 1890  St. Mary's Cathedral, Sydney. New South Wales Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Diamond Wedding Anniversary 16 Feb 1950  Catholic Weekly, Sydney, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location 
    THE Apostolic Benediction, and numerous messages of congratulations were received by Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Rewell, of Parramatta, when they celebrated their diamond wedding on January 2. By kind courtesy of the Sisters of Mercy, Parramatta, a Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated in their beautiful convent chappel by the Rev. Father L. Bourne, S.M., at which the jubilarians attended with their children, Sister M. Evanigelist (Casino), Sister M. Germaine (Mallanganee), Sister M. Vianney (Mosman), Gertrude and Fred. The latter was accompanied by his wife and children. Also present were Sisters of Mercy from Parramatta, North Sydney and Grafton.|
    The Rev. Mother and community subsequently entertained the visitors at breakfast.
    On the following day there was a family reunion at the home, when many relatives and friends assembled to offer their good wishes
    Catholic Weekly, Sydney, NSW., Thursday, 16 February 1950 
    Children 
     1. Mary Teresa Rewell,   b. 1891, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Dec 1974, New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)
     2. Gertrude Josephine Rewell,   b. 1892, Ballina, New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Mar 1966, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years)
     3. Bertha Rewell,   b. 1893, Casino, New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5-6 Sep 1979, Monte Sant Angelo Convent, North Sydney, New South Wales, Aistralia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years)
     4. Thelma Monica Rewell,   b. 1896, Casino, New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Jul 2001, St Michael's Nursing Home, Casino , New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 105 years)
     5. Frederick Rewell,   b. 1900, Casino, New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Oct 1980, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years)
    Last Modified 22 Nov 2015 
    Family ID F286  Group Sheet


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