Sunday, January 8, 2023

DREW

John Henry Drew was born in Germany. His date of was naturalisation in Australia was 10 March 1875. He died in 8 November 1915 at Home Rule.

He married Elizabeth Stein at Binalong in 1861 (NSW BDM 1403/1861). 

Elizabeth nee Stein and John Henry Drew
Source: Joseph W Rigg

John Henry and Elizabeth's children included:

  • JOHN ALEXANDER DREW married Mary A
    • Lillian C - NSW BDM 32745/1895
    • William H - NSW BDM 21930/1896
    • Mary E - NSW BDM 3550/1898
    • John A - NSW BDM 12953/1900
    • Margaret M - NSW BDM 3425/1902
    • Peter J - NSW BDM 3433/1904
    • Emily A - NSW BDM 13716/1906
    • James E - NSW BDM 4044/1908
    • Amelia N - NSW BDM 4502/1914
    • Doris I - NSW BDM 14620/1916
    • Dulcie A - NSW BDM 26976/1910
  • AMELIA (born ?)
  • ELIZABETH - born 17 November 1865 (NSW BDM 11745/1865); married Joseph RIGG
    • Joseph RIGG
      • John Ernest RIGG
    • Stanley RIGG
      • Sylvia Jean RIGG
  • HENRY - born 1867 (NSW BDM 12350/1867); married Hannah Robinson; died 1957, aged 90, Gulgong
  • JULIANA  - born 1871 (NSW BDM 13570/1871); married John Noy; died 1904, Gulgong.
  • ARTHUR THOMAS - born 1873 (NSW BDM 14455/1873); married Jessie Madeline Yorke; died 1962, Gulgong
  • CARL FRIDRICH A - born 1875 (NSW BDM 15073/1875)
  • LAVINIA L C  - born 1878 (NSW BDM 16985/1878)
  • CAROLINE SUSAN - born 1880 (NSW BDM 19041/1880 [Drews, sic])  married James J Perry; died 1961, Gulgong.
  • EMILY MARGARET  - born 1882 (NSW BDM 22157/1882)

See also: Wikitree: John Henry Drew

NEWS ITEMS

1871 - SPORTS DAY
Mr. John Drew of the Rapp’s Gully Hotel having a sports day.
[NB: Rapp's Gully was about six miles from Gulgong, on the road towards Mudgee].
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 45, December 23, 1871

1872 - An Old Fool and His Money 
Margaret Gurdon charged with robbing an aged man named William Job Clark of five pounds and some silver, while at Drew’s public house at the Home Rule [possibly the Sportsmans Arms at Cooyal Creek], she had her hand in his pocket and kept kissing him, but he thought she was skylarking until he missed his purse. He then withdrew the charge, case dismissed.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 99, July 27, 1872

Affairs at the Shallow Rush, near Drew's machine, are very satisfactory, and a large quantity of gold is being obtained.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 128, November 6, 1872

Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 131, November 16, 1872

1872 - LOWE’S PADDOCK RACES
Postponed till THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5th.
Judge, Mr. A. Shaw
Starter, Mr. E. Wormall
Stewards: Messrs. A. Mortimer, J. Drew, M. J. D’Arcy , J. Shaw, Wm. Cobcroft, J. Johnson, R. Roberts, J. Hook and Wm. Eather.
Treasurer, Henry Pratt
Clerk of the Course, Mr. Geo. Hobby
Secretary, John Brenager
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 136, December 4, 1872

1872 - LOWE’S PADDOCK RACES
Gay was the paddock of Lowe’s last Saturday after-noon, when the postponed races came off with all suc-cess the most spirited sportsman could desire. The day being a half holiday and the place centrally situat-ed, the affair was well attended from both Home Rule and the Canadian. Gulgong sent out only a few of ‘her beauty and her chivalry’, and even some Mudgee men were there. The weather was rather hot. Vehi-cles of all persuasions, from four-in-hand to the one-horse-chay brought their fair freights. Booths were in the hands of Hosts Brenager, Drew and Johnson, who were wishing the judging form appearances that the races would last all week. The course was in excellent order and racing well.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 140, December 18, 1872

1873 - Transfers of Licenses:
Cuthbert Lamrock to Samuel Smith; T. R. Smith to Thomas Nightingale; John Drew to Ann Drew. - granted.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 170, April 2, 1873

1873 - HOME RULE RUSH (From our Correspondent)
On the old line any amount of washdirt is ready for the mills, and we may expect that the next escort will be something like the average, if the weather stays good. Drew's machine at Blackman's is, I hear, at work, and if the first returns are really good, there will be another rush to the place. I am informed by a shareholder in the paddock that the run of gold has turned and appears to be making back again into Government land.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 194, June 25, 1873

1908 - SOCIAL ITEMS
At St. Luke's Church, Gulgong, on October 28, by Ven. Archdeacon Geer, Mr. Arthur Thomas Drew, son of Mr. John Henry Drew, of Home Rule, was married to Miss Jessie Madeline Yorke daughter of Mr. Robert John Yorke. of Linburn. Miss Lavinia Drew was bridesmaid.

1908 - WEDDINGS
DREW— YORKE.— At St. Luke's Church of England, Gulgong, on Wednesday, Miss Jessie Madeline Yorke, of Linburn, was married to Arthur Thomas, son of Mr. John Henry Drew, of Home Rule. Archdeacon G. T. Geer performed the ceremony. The bride wore cream silk voile and embroidery, the bodice had "a yoke of all-over lace and was ornamented with chiffon, roses, and sleeves of Limerick lace; her bouquet and brooch were gifts of the bridegroom. Miss Yorke was given away by her father. Miss Lavinia Drew (sister of the bridegroom) was bridesmaid, and wore a dress of cream silk, trimmed with all-over lace and insertion, with hat to match. Mr. Brown was best man. The breakfast was subsequently served in the diningroom at the bridegroom's parents' residence, when the customary toasts were honored.

1915 - IN MEMORIAM.
DREW — In sad but loving memory of my dear husband, John Henry Drew, who died November 8th, 1915, aged 78 years. 
Do not ask us if we miss him, There is such a vacant place; Can we e'er forget his footsteps, And his dear familiar face. Time has passed and still we miss him, Words would fail our love to tell; But in heaven we hope to meet him, Jesus doeth all things well.
[Inserted by his loving wife, E. Drew, and daughter, Lavenia.]

1915 - IN MEMORIAM.
DREW. — In sad, but loving memory of my dear father, John Henry Drew, who died at Home Rule on November 8th, 1915, aged 78 years.
Not dead to me, I loved him dear; Not lost, but gone before. He lives with me in memory still, And will for ever more. So deeply loved, so sadly missed. 
(Inserted by his loving daughter, Lavenia Drew.)

1915 - IN MEMORIAM.
DREW. — In sad, loving and fond remembrance of my dear husband, John Henry Drew, who departed this life on November 8th, 1915, age 78 years.
One of the best that God could send, Beloved by all, a faithful friend. Called home from those who deeply love To gain a glorious life above. With aching hearts, with tearful eyes, We linger where our dear one lies, And breathe those sacred words once more: Not lost, but only gone before.
(Inserted by his loving wife, Elizabeth Drew.)

1928 - A Pioneer Passes
MRS ELIZABETH DREW. The death occurred at Home Rule on Saturday last of Mrs Elizabeth Drew, relict of the late [John] Henry Drew, aged 83 years. Deceased was a native of Germany, and came to Australia at an early age. The gentleman she afterwards married was a passenger by the same boat, and, meeting again at Young some time later, they were linked in a matrimonial partnership which proved a most happy one. After following several of the gold rushes, notably at Hill End and the Turon, the worthy pair settled in the Gulgong district nearly sixty years ago. Deceased was one of the first white women on the Gulgong field. Later they took up land at Home Rule, where a large and highly respected family was reared, and where they were honored by all classes of the community. The following sons and daughters are left to mourn: John (Gulgong), Harry (Home Rule), Carl (Home Rule), Arthur (Home Rule), Mesdames H. Austin (Home Rule), P. Morrissey (Kandos), J. Perry (Home Rule), and Miss Lavina Drew (Home Rule). To the sorrowing ones we extend sincere sympathy. The funeral, which was very largely attended, took place to the Church of England portion of the Gulgong cemetery, the Rev. L. Caldwell officiating at the graveside.

1928 - Late Mrs. Drew FINE OLD PIONEER.
The late Mrs Elizabeth Drew, whose death was referred to briefly in a recent issue, had reached the great age of 86 years. Deceased was one of the district's most remarkable old ladies, and was a prime favorite with the residents of Home Rule where she spent so many years of usefulness. Right up to the last she was in possession of all her faculties, and her numerous friends took a keen delight in holding converse with her.
Gifted with a wonderful retentive memory, and being remarkably observant, her reminiscences of the stirring days of the district were always interesting and informative. Her charity was unbounded, and no genuine appeal for assistance found her wanting. Like her late lamented husband she was a native of Germany, her maiden name being Stein, and, by a strange coincidence, she sailed for Australia shortly after the departure of the gentleman who, in the sunny land beyond the sea, was to become her life's partner. The marriage took place about 67 years ago, and the worthy pair settled in the Gulgong district not long afterwards, later proceeding to Home Rule. The venerable lady will be greatly missed, not only by her immediate relatives, but by both the older and younger generations who had the pleasure of her acquaintance.
In addition to sons and daughters mentioned in previous report of her death, she is survived by 46 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Hannah (nee Noy) & Henry Drew at Home Rule 1949
Source: Joseph W Rigg

Arthur Drew, Don Rothe, John & Carl Drew at Hillview Home Rule, 1946
Source: Joseph W Rigg


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