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+ | Andrew Knight was born in Pert, Western Australia in 1837.<ref>Ballan Times, 9 November 1922.</ref> | ||
==Goldfields Involvement, 1854== | ==Goldfields Involvement, 1854== | ||
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+ | :Mr Andrew Knight, a very old resident of the Morrisons district died on Sunday last, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs Albert Wohlers, Mt Wallace. Deceased, who was 83 years of age, was an eye-witness of the Eureka riots and the burning of Bentley’s Hotel, and was an interesting authority on matters appertaining to the early days.<ref>Ballan Times, 2 November 1922.</ref> | ||
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+ | Our Mt Wallace correspondent writes – The late Mr Andrew Knight who passed away at the residence of his daughter, Mrs Albert Wohlers, last week, was a native of West Australia, being born at Perth in 1837, thus being in his 85th year. His father, the late Mr Jas Knight was reputed to be the first white man to set foot on land in W.A.; also his parents were the first couple to be married there. Mrs Wohlers still has their marriage certificate (marked No. 1) in her possession . At an early age, Mr Andrew Knight with his parents, came to Victoria, and took part in the [[Eureka Stockade]] disturbances at Ballarat. Later he acquired the Lal Lal pottery and brick works, and for many years lived at [[Lal Lal]]. He took a keen interest in mining matters, and had an active part in opening up the Lal Lal iron mines. He leaves a family of two sons and four daughters. The internment took place at [[Morrisons Cemetery]].<ref>Ballan Times, 9 November 1922.</ref> | ||
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+ | [[James Bentley]] | ||
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==Further Reading== | ==Further Reading== |
Revision as of 22:45, 8 September 2013
Contents
Background
Andrew Knight was born in Pert, Western Australia in 1837.[1]
Goldfields Involvement, 1854
Post 1854 Experiences
Obituary
- Mr Andrew Knight, a very old resident of the Morrisons district died on Sunday last, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs Albert Wohlers, Mt Wallace. Deceased, who was 83 years of age, was an eye-witness of the Eureka riots and the burning of Bentley’s Hotel, and was an interesting authority on matters appertaining to the early days.[2]
Our Mt Wallace correspondent writes – The late Mr Andrew Knight who passed away at the residence of his daughter, Mrs Albert Wohlers, last week, was a native of West Australia, being born at Perth in 1837, thus being in his 85th year. His father, the late Mr Jas Knight was reputed to be the first white man to set foot on land in W.A.; also his parents were the first couple to be married there. Mrs Wohlers still has their marriage certificate (marked No. 1) in her possession . At an early age, Mr Andrew Knight with his parents, came to Victoria, and took part in the Eureka Stockade disturbances at Ballarat. Later he acquired the Lal Lal pottery and brick works, and for many years lived at Lal Lal. He took a keen interest in mining matters, and had an active part in opening up the Lal Lal iron mines. He leaves a family of two sons and four daughters. The internment took place at Morrisons Cemetery.[3]
Ref: notes from Roy Huggins.
In the News
- STOCKADE DAY RECALLED. This year the 59th anniversary of the Eureka Stockade was celebrated more comprehensively than usual. A Procession to the scene on Saturday was followed by a public meeting at the Stockade, addressed by district Members of Parliament and others. The proceeds are in aid of the Reserve Beautification Fund. There was another public meeting on Sunday. One of the survivors of the stockade, Mr. A. Knight, was present on Saturday. [4]
See also
Further Reading
Corfield, J.,Wickham, D., & Gervasoni, C. The Eureka Encyclopaedia, Ballarat Heritage Services, 2004.
References
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