Frederick Henry Frith J. P. (1867 - 1954)

Born 9 Oct 1867 in Kapunda, South Australia, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Christina (Broatch) Frith — married 4 Jun 1889 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Descendants

Died 26 Jun 1954 at age 86 in Kings Park, South Australia, Australia

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Biography

Frederick Frith J. P. was born in the Colony of South Australia (1836-1900)

Frederick was born in 1867, the eldest son of Henry Frith and Elizabeth Ann Pascoe.

Sailed from Adelaide to Melbourne in 1876.
Sailed from Melbourne to Adelaide in 1884.

Frederick married Christine Broatch in 1889.
Two brothers married two sisters.
Frederick's brother Ernest married Christine's sister Isabella in 1891.

Frederick passed away in 1954, aged 86 years.

Frederick is buried in the Centennial Park Cemetery.

Birth

Surname: FRITH
Given Names: Frederick Henry
Date: 1867-10-09
Sex: M
Father: Henry FRITH
Mother: Elizabeth Ann PASCOE
Place: Kapunda
District Code: Kap
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Marriage

Groom: FRITH
Given names: Frederick Henry
Groom Age: 21
Status: S
Groom's Father: Henry FRITH
Date: 1889-06-04
Place: Res of Mr Frith [Adelaide]
Bride: BROATCH
Given names: Christina
Bride Age: 23
Status: S
Bride's Father: William BROATCH
District: Ade
^[2]

JP appointment

Appointed Justice of the peace: 9 Jul 1915. ^[3]

Death

FRITH.—On June 26, at a private hospital, Frederick Henry, the dearly beloved husband of the late Christine Frith, late of Waikerie, and loving father of Fred, Chris, Les, Reg and Jean. Aged 86 years. At rest. ^[4]

FRITH.— On June 26th. at private hospital. Adelaide. Frederick Henry, late of Binna Burra. & Brisbane, dearly, beloved Husband of the late Christina Frith, & loved Father of Fred, Christine, Les., Reg., & Jean, aged 86 years.
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FRITH. — On June 26, at a private hospital, Frederick Henry, dearly beloved husband of the late Christine Frith, late of Peterborough and Waikerie, and loving father of Fred (N.S.W.), Christine and Jean (Tidworth crescent, Reade Park), Les (Blackwood), and Reg (New Guinea). Aged 86 years. At rest. ^[6]

Surname: FRITH Given Names: Frederick Henry Date: 26/06/1954 Sex: M Age: 86y Status: W Residence: Blackwood Death Place: Kings Park District Code: Ade Symbol: H ^[7]

Burial

Find a Grave - Frederick Henry Frith
BIRTH: 1868
DEATH: 20 Jun 1954 (aged 85–86)
BURIAL: Centennial Park Cemetery, Pasadena, Mitcham City, South Australia, Australia.
PLOT: General, Path 24, Grave 1691 ^[8]

A copy of Frederick Henry Frith's Diary 1867 - 1901

1867 October 9 born at Kapunda,
1869 Well remember being terrifeid by an animal penned of in our backyard.
1871 Aunt Kate Galvin organist Bible Christian Church with self in attendance.
1872 Mother, Father and self participated in horse riding.
1873 Attended Congregational School, Kapunda.
1874 Mother, Father, Jack, Self and Ern (the whole family) arrived in Adelaide per train. Accomodation at Terminus Hotel opposite NorthTerrace Railway Station. Ern fell off the balcony on to the road, was treated by Doctor Goss or Crendenunig.
1875 Father started in business corner Grenfell Street and Gawler Place. I worked in shop.
1876 Saw father off at North Terrace Railway Station ostensibly for Port Augusta but really for Melbourne. I remember Mother's amazement on opening a letter from that City. We lived at Sturt Street, Adelaide then.
1876 Mother and family sailed from Port Adelaide to Melbourne. I fancy the name of the boat was "Aldinga". Father met us as boat reached the "Yarra". We all put up at Hotel opposite "Yarra", but soon took train for Ballarat where father secured work with Davies & Graham, Boot manufactures.
1876 Met Christina destined to be my future wife. (Frederick was 9, Christina was 11) Father left Davies & Graham and started in business making and repairs (Footwear) Dovatin Street, Ballarat.
1880 The whole family left for Melbourne by train. Our first abode was off Bouverie Street, Carlton where our baby sister passed away shortly after moving in. Soon after we moved to Barry Street, Carlton. I started work at Dyers Boot Factory, Brunswick Street, Fitsroy. I left Dyers for a job on cutting press with M Levy, Melbourne. A man's job, where I worked for about 2 years and up to the time of sailing from Melbourne back to Adelaide.
1884 The whole family sailed from Melbourne to Adelaide.
1884 I took temporary job at Uncle Mart Stephen's Bakery.
1884 Secured permanent job G & R Wills & Co. in press room.
1885 Death of Uncle John Pascoe age 41 died 6 August.
1885 Initiated into U A O D Duke of Brunswick Lodge (No 4) March 22nd.
1885 Began Sunday School Halifax Street, Cong. Mr. Lawrence Gregson (Supt).
1885 Marriage of Uncle Albert & Aunty Mary. Best man F H F.
1886 Appointed Ast. Librarian Halifax Street Cong Sunday School.
1886 Musical Director Concert Party Mt Barker & Strathalbyn Institute.
1886 Studying under Geo Hall who offered position in Sydney Orchestra.
1886 Appointed Head of Department G & R Wills & Co.
1887 Took Concert Party to Minlaton, Curramulka & Yorktown.
1887 Studying hard under Signor Squire - Violin.
1887 Appointed Teacher Halifax Street Sunday School Cong.
1888 Death of brother Arthur Joseph at Halifax Street, City (13-7-88)
1889 Married 4th June.
1892 12th June Death of little Blanch (Leslie Blanch)
1894 June 5th Rev Roby Fletcher M A died.
1897 Left G & R Wills & Co.
1897 Engaged by Enterprise Shoe Company.
1898 Was offered former position at G & R Wills & Co declined.
1899 Resigned Enterprise Shoe Co to join with brother Jack.
1900 Consulted with D J C Verco on the advice of Dr. Fisher. Took rooms with family at Summertown for 5 months.
1900 Resigned Deacon Stow Memorial Church.
1901 April - With Chris & family took train to Petersburg and started in business - Bankrupt in Health but rich in resolve.

Sources

1. ↑ South Australia Births 1842-1928, Book/Page: 57/360
2. ↑ South Australia Marriages 1842-1937, Book/Page: 159/981
3. ↑ The Advertiser (Adelaide, South Australia) Fri 9 Jul 1915 Page 8 GENERAL NEWS
4. ↑ [1]Death — The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA) Mon 28 Jun 1954, Page 18, Family Notices.
5. ↑ [2]Death — Brisbane Telegragh (Queensland) Wednesday 30 Jun, 1954) Page 8,
6. ↑ [3]Death — Chronicle (Adelaide, SA) Thu 8 Jul 1954, Page 40, Family Notices.
7. ↑ South Australia Deaths 1842-1972, Book/Page: 812/3342
8. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #151402894