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Oscar Harold Newton 1 was born on 9 Nov 1917 in New Lambton, NSW, Australia. He died on 16 Nov 2000 in New Lambton, NSW, Australia. He was buried in Gazebo Rock Garden 1 2 2 1, Newcastle Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Beresfield, NSW, Australia. He married Doreen Elsie Pogson on 5 Apr 1941 in West Pennant Hills, NSW, Australia.
Oscar Harold NEWTON
Dad was born in Carrington Parade, New Lambton on 9th November 1917, turning 83 just over a week ago.
There are many stories and images that we have all shared over recent days.
We remember that he was an adventurer. There were picnics to so many interesting places with family and friends. I even remember, when I was very young, an occasion where we sat with our picnic tables in the middle of a dirt road - not really lost, but we had come to the end of that particular dirt road.
Then there was the time we were almost lost in the middle of the bush trying to find the Gloucester Falls, long before roads, paths and signs were installed in that part of the world. A major adventure was Mum & Dad travelling with friends through central Australia in 1962 - driving identical Holden cars so they would have spares if needed.
Dad always took a passionate interest in his cars - changing them frequently, driving a wide variety of makes and models over the years, the Humber Super Snipe being one that I particularly remember around 1961.
For many years he enjoyed boating and deep sea fishing, which also involved many an adventurous exploration around Port Stephens and elsewhere.
Dad first met Mum when he was 19 and she was 16. Mum then lived in Pennant Hills, and Dad would come to visit his Grandmother down the road in Gumnut Lane, which is just near where Helen and Peter now live. Mum was posted to a teaching position in 1938 in Newcastle where their romance blossomed and they were married in 1941. It was their 59th Wedding Anniversary in April this year. Their dedication and devotion to each other has been an inspiration to all of us.
At an age when many people have lost interest in local events they were always eagerly following events around Newcastle, and in the newspapers. They would drive along the harbour and beaches and keep a watch on shipping and the changing scenery. When they read about the filming of an Australian movie at Wallallong House they drove up and saw for themselves the historic homestead. They probably know more about the Hunter Valley and the vineyard area than most novocastrians. In September this year they explored the area around Broke when family members were holidaying in that region.
Dad was originally an electrical engineer working at NESCA (Energy Australia today) from 1938 to 1947. During the war years, he taught mathematics to the personnel in the Air Force. He then decided that he would rather build a business for himself, and started as a newsagent in Darby Street, Newcastle, following a tradition established by his father, Oscar Charles Newton, who was the Newsagent in Adamstown for many years. Later, Dad set up Northern Circulation with his brother Ralph, overseeing the transport and distribution of newspapers and magazines from Sydney and Newcastle to the local area, the Hunter Valley and as far away as Taree and Port Macquarie. He was closely involved with the business until fairly recently, but since then has kept in touch, visiting "the boys at the yard" on a regular basis for a chat and a cup of tea.
When Helen and I were young, our family and friends used to spend an annual holiday at Barrington Guest House. The adults became well known and admired guests for the fact that one of that group carried a jug of milk to their rooms each night before retiring. What they did not realise was that the purpose of themilk was to mix it with rum for a nightcap. Depending on the number of people, it was either a one jug or a two jug night.
Dad and Mum have played cards regularly for over 60 years with lifelong friends, including Dad's sister, Audrey. Their game of 500 was unique, with friendly arguments about "house rules".
Dad was very fond of his girls and always loved an excuse to visit Helen, Peter and family in Sydney and the cup of coffee with Dom and I on a Sunday afternoon was a regular ritual. Dad was able to pursue his interest in travel when Dom and I lived in the United States and when Helen and Peter lived in England. Family visits were combined with exploring the local regions. He has taken an keen interest in the grandchildren, following their activities and participating as they married and extended the family. The four great grandchildren were very fond of Grandad Oscar and have provided interest and entertainment over the last 11 years.
The last week, during his stay in hospital, has highlighted his gentle nature. All who came into contact with him at the hospital expressed this sentiment to us.
He remained gentlemanly and dignified throughout his brief illness.
We will miss him, but most importantly, we give thanks for his long, rich,loving life, from which we have all benefited.
Wendy Lynette SWINKELS (nee NEWTON)
Doreen Elsie Pogson [Parents] 1 was born on 1 Jun 1919 in Epping, NSW, Australia. She was christened on 17 Aug 1919 in West Pennant Hills, NSW, Australia. She died on 22 Oct 2007 in John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton, NSW, Australia. She was buried on 29 Oct 2007 in Gazebo Rock Garden 1 2 2 1, Newcastle Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Beresfield, NSW, Australia. She married Oscar Harold Newton on 5 Apr 1941 in West Pennant Hills, NSW, Australia.
DOREEN ELSIE NEWTON Eulogy
Born 1st June 1919, Mum grew up on her family’s property at “Strathmore” in West Pennant Hills. She was the second eldest of four children. She is survived by 2 daughters , 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Mum was very proud of her family and loved to hear all the news and keep up to date with all that was happening.
She attended West Pennant Hills Primary School and Carlingford High School. Mum left home at 15 and boarded with an aunt and uncle(Stanley Hessell POGSON and Mabel nee FOSTER) at Bondi while undertaking a 4 year dressmaking, design and millinery teaching course at East Sydney Technical College. In those days it was too great a distance to commute each day, but she came home at weekends. Her passion for all facets of needlework had begun and her first posting so fortunately was to Newcastle.
Mum was always very close to her sister Marie and husband Jack. Mum valued very much the friendship that they had.
Her lace wedding veil was magnificent and it was worn by my sister and myself and two of our daughters and stood the test of time amazingly. All our childhood she produced our pretty dresses, overcoats and even our underwear. Being the little sister I had lots of wonderful hand me downs , same design but a different color! On our annual Barrington House holidays Wendy and I used to have a new dress every day. She made Wendy’s wedding dress, the bridesmaids’ dresses and her trousseau. She made beautiful ball gowns for me and once when I was away teaching and coming home for a friend’s wedding I asked Mum to make me an outfit and there it was, a perfect fit when I arrived home. She sewed for her mother and friends and neighbours. It all just happened and was never a problem and was always perfection and faultless.
She has been a member of the Newcastle Embroiders Guild for 33 years and it was a wonderful part of her life. Her patience and skill were reflected in all that she produced and she used to really enjoy sharing her experience with others. I remember how proud we were of her at her Retrospective Exhibition. Recently she contributed a piece for the “Wollombi Quilt”. The reaction from the ladies at Stitch and Bitch was amazing. Full of admiration for her work and so surprised at her age.
Mum and Dad met in West Pennant Hills as his Grandmother lived a little further down Gumnut Road from where Mum lived at the time. They were married in 1941 and lived for about 20 years in Adamstown where Wendy and I grew up. Dad knew that Mum would enjoy the challenge of a new home and she was continually kept busy with designs and inclusions as they built homes at Merewether Heights, Merewether, The Junction as well as holiday homes at Tanilba, Lemon Tree Passage, Nelson Bay and Corlette. Their last project was Lookout Road.
Mum and Dad had a wonderful group of friends and we had many many enjoyable picnics, camping holidays, and holidays at Barrington Guest House, Surfers Paradise and Canberra. Our Saturday home movie nights and their 500 card nights became an institution.
Mum and Dad loved to travel and saw a lot of Australia. They travelled to the Centre in the 1960’s when it was still very much an unknown quantity. When Wendy and I and our families moved overseas it started their overseas travel adventures. She had a fantastic memory and remembered the finest details of everywhere she visited.
Mum loved to cook and there were always cakes, biscuits and slices and she used to love to cook Grandmas special Christmas pudding for the family. Even recently there was always a slice to have with a cup of tea.
She always enjoyed reading and in recent years loved to read her Herald every day.
She was a passionate Novocastrian and would delight in talking about someone who had done well and say “They’re from Newcastle you know”.
I am so happy that Mum had such a wonderful fulfilled life. Mum was always bright and happy and a very good listener. Never critical or judgemental.
So many people Wendy and I have met in the last few weeks have described Mum to a “T” and have said the same thing that describes Mum perfectly “What a wonderful lady your mother is”.
Poems of Childhood by Eugene FieldI found recently that Mum had marked this poem
Grandma’s Prayer
I pray that, risen from the dead,
I may in glory stand
A crown, perhaps, upon my head,
But a needle in my hand.I’ve never learned to sing or play,
So let no harp be mine,
From birth unto my dying day,
Plain sewing 's been my line.Therefore, accustomed to the end,
To plying useful stitches,
I’ll be content if asked to mend
The little angel’s britches.Helen Margaret GOODWIN (nee NEWTON)
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Leslie Lyle Pogson was born on 22 May 1888 in Pogson's Lane, West Pennant Hills, NSW, Australia. He died on 21 Aug 1951 in West Pennant Hills, NSW, Australia. He was buried in Northern Suburbs Crematorium, North Ryde, NSW, Australia. He married 1 Ivy Lynette Mobbs on 26 Aug 1916 in Methodist Church, West Pennant Hills, NSW, Australia.
Ivy Lynette Mobbs [Parents] 1, 2 was born on 31 May 1895 in Ryde, NSW, Australia. She died on 14 Jan 1990. She was buried in Northern Suburbs Crematorium, North Ryde, NSW, Australia. She married 3 Leslie Lyle Pogson on 26 Aug 1916 in Methodist Church, West Pennant Hills, NSW, Australia.
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M i Ian Leslie Pogson F ii Doreen Elsie Pogson M iii Keith George Pogson F iv Living
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George Arthur Mobbs was born on 20 Mar 1866 in Carlingford, NSW, Australia. He died on 9 Oct 1903 in Carlingford, NSW, Australia. He was buried on 11 Oct 1903 in St Paul's Cemetery, Carlingford, NSW, Australia. He married Rachel Louisa Small on 20 Mar 1889 in St. Pauls, Carlingford, NSW, Australia.
Rachel Louisa Small [Parents] 1 was born on 15 Jul 1870 in Pennant Hills, NSW, Australia. She died on 29 May 1953 in Parramatta, NSW, Australia. She was buried on 30 May 1953 in Northern Suburbs Cemetery, North Ryde, NSW, Australia. She married George Arthur Mobbs on 20 Mar 1889 in St. Pauls, Carlingford, NSW, Australia.
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M i Errol Rupert Mobbs was born on 22 May 1890 in NSW, Australia. He was christened on 6 Jul 1890 in St Paul's, Carlingford, NSW, Australia. He died in 1891 in Ryde, NSW, Australia. He was buried in 1891 in St Paul's Cemetery, Carlingford, NSW, Australia. M ii Eric Arthur Mobbs M. B. E. F iii Hazel Louisa Mobbs F iv Ivy Lynette Mobbs