Born: 24 Jan 1841
Parents: James and Anne Married: Jane Martha Flett of Taree in 1872 (NSW BDM 989/1872)
Died 1923 in Haberfield (NSW BDM 11123/1923)
Died 1923 in Haberfield (NSW BDM 11123/1923)
Buried: Rookwood - Zone A Presbyterian Section 1E Grave 6 (Source: Findagrave)
Children:
- James - born in Gulgong in 1874 (NSW BDM 14773/1874)
- Henry McDonald - born in Hay in 1876
- Alexander Hay - born in Hay in 1878
- Guy Hastings - born in Hay in 1880
- Charles Hastings - born in Hay in 1880
- Colin Percival - born in Hay in 1884
NEWS ITEMS
1871 - GULGONG TURF CLUB
...Mr. A. P. Stewart of the Australian Joint Bank was appointed the Hon. Treasurer.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 1, 1 April 1871
1871 - Commissioners Notice
The following persons are informed that their allotment request have been granted —T. A. Browne
- A. P. Stewart
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 38, 4 November 1871
The Australian Joint Stock Bank Gulgong
This Bank will be closed on July 1, for the half-yearly balance of accounts. Customers are requested to send in their pass-books to be made up.
A.P. Stewart, ManagerSource: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 91, 29 June 1872
1874 - [TESTIMONIAL]
Elizabeth Selff, Laundress
Is prepared to receive all kinds of Washing at 2/6 and 3/- per dozen. The following will show that she is not such a blackguard as a certain constable tried to make out the other day.
Testimonials
Is prepared to receive all kinds of Washing at 2/6 and 3/- per dozen. The following will show that she is not such a blackguard as a certain constable tried to make out the other day.
Testimonials
Mrs. Selff has been employed at the Bank for several months and has always been efficient and honest. As a laundress I can confidently recommend her as the best in Gulgong.
A. P. Stewart, A.J.S. Bank, June 5th, 1873
A. P. Stewart, A.J.S. Bank, June 5th, 1873
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 5 November 1874
1875 - [DONATION]
Gulgong Hospital the Treasurer begs to acknowledge with thanks the sum of 5 guineas, donated by A P Stewart. A W HONOUR Hon Treasurer.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 20 April 1875
1875 - Presentation
We understand that a presentation was given to the late Manager of the Gulgong Branch of Australian Joint Stock Bank, on his departure, several constituents of that establishment invited Mr Stewart to the Warburton Hotel and presented him with a very flattering address, and a purse containing fifty sovereigns. Mr Stewart who has been in charge of the Bank at Gulgong since the commencement of the goldfield, was universally respected and many regretted that he was leaving this town. However, advancement is the order of the day, he has been promoted to a more important branch. Thirty one gentlemen signed the presentation card.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, 24 April 1875
Mr. A. P. Stewart, late manager of the Australian Joint Stock Bank here, left on Monday for Sydney. On Saturday his friends presented him with an address and testimonial. He is suceeded by Mr. James Bowes, the late accountant, an appointment which is hailed with much satisfaction here.
GOLDFIELD'S BUSINESS FASHION
In this photograph, there is an appreciable difference between the white-collar attire of the men second from left and furthest at right, and the plainer dress of the other two. The commanding stance and well-cut clothes of the man with his hands on his hips at far right suggests he is the ambitious bank manager, AP Stewart*, a bachelor living at the AJS Bank at the time, who later became general manager of the Australian Bank of Commerce. The man next to him, on the other hand, wears a slovenly waistcoat with several buttons undone and a shapeless sac coat. He is surely dressed for the assayer’s laboratory rather than a manager’s office or clerk’s room.
Source: Business Fashion: Masculinity, Class and Dress in 1870s Australia, Melissa Bellanta* However, the facial features of the man 2nd from left are a better match for the photo from 1923 (top of page)
1923 - THE LATE MR. A. P. STEWART.
The death has occurred in Sydney of Mr. A. P. Stewart, late general manager of the Australian Bank of Commerce. He was formerly a branch manager at Gulgong, Rylstone, and Cowra. His experience at Gulgong was extensive and successful, and it is on record that he was Rolf Boldrewood's original for the character of Charles Sterling in one of that versatile writer's novels.
1923 - VETERAN BANKER DEAD.
Mr. Alexander Pentleton Stewart, retired general manager of the Australian Bank of Commerce, who died at Haberfield (Sydney) on June 28 was one of the most interest ing, figures in banking circles in Australia.
In early youth he entered the service of the Australian Joint Stock Bank as junior clerk in the head office. A few months later he was sent to Taree, and in 1867 he became accountant and teller in the branch on the Weddin goldfield. After performing duties at Forbes and Tambaroora, Mr. Stewart was appointed manager of the Gulgong branch in 1871. During Mr. Stewart's stay at Gulgong he met Rolfe Boldrewood, the author. Boldrewood founded the character of Charles Stirling; one of the principal figures in the novel ''Nevermore," on that of his friend, Mr. Stewart.
Mr. Alexander Pentleton Stewart, retired general manager of the Australian Bank of Commerce, died at his residence, Haberfield, on Thursday. He was one of the most interesting figures in banking circles of Australia, and underwent many pioneering experiences, in banking.
In early youth he entered the service of the Australian Joint Stock Bank as a junior clerk in the head office. A few months later he was sent to Taree, on the Manning River, and in 1867 he became accountant and teller in the branch on the Weddin goldfield. Here he soon acquired a reputation as a gold buyer. After performing duties at Forbes and Tambaroora, Mr. Stewart was appointed manager of the Gulgong branch in 1871. During Mr. Stewart's stay at Gulgong he met Rolf Boldrewood, the author, who admired his manly and direct character. Boldrewood founded the character of Charles Stirling, one of the principal figures in his novel "Nevermore," on that of his friend, Mr. Stewart.
Success in the management of branches at Rylstone, Cowra, Armidale, and Hay followed, and in 1894 he became chief inspector, and in 1907 was appointed general manager. He continued in charge of the bank's affairs until 1913, when he retired.
Mr. Stewart' is survived by Mrs. Stewart, who was a daughter of Mr. Henry Flett, of Taree, and five sons.
He leaves a widow (daughter of the late Mr Henry Flett, of Taree Estate, Manning River) and five sons - Dr Colin Stewart of the medical service, New South Wales Education Department; Mr Henry McDonald Stewart of the Bank of Commerce, Redfern; Mr Alexander Hay Stewart, B.E.; Mr James Stewart, and Mr Guy Stewart on the land.
The interment will take place today.
