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Richard Penrose CHRISTOE (1903 - 1970)

Children	Self + Spouses	Parents	Grandparents	Greatgrandparents
	Richard Penrose CHRISTOE (1903 - 1970)	William Herbert Berwick CHRISTOE (1863 - 1934)	John Penrose CHRISTOE
			Dorothea Juliana BLOOD
		Agnes Mathie MADILL (1875 - 1953)	Richard MADILL (1845 - 1909)	Joseph MADILL
				Sarah (MADILL) THOMPSON
			Elizabeth Cusine (Consine) MATHIE (1842 - 1915)	John MATHIE (1809 - 1877)
				Elizabeth WALLACE (1817 - 1855)

b. 1903 at Queensland, Australia

d. 1970 at Queensland, Australia aged 67

Near Relatives of Richard Penrose CHRISTOE (1903 - 1970)
Relationship	Person	Born	Birth Place	Died	Death Place	Age
Grandfather	John Penrose CHRISTOE
Grandmother	Dorothea Juliana BLOOD
Grandfather	Richard MADILL	abt 1845	Cootehill, Co Cavan, Ireland	1909	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	64
Grandmother	Elizabeth Cusine (Consine) MATHIE	1842	Gorbals, Lanarkshire, Scotland	1915	Brisbane, Queensland, Australia	73
Father	William Herbert Berwick CHRISTOE	1863	Orange, NSW, Australia	1934	Queensland, Australia	71
Mother	Agnes Mathie MADILL	1875	Queensland, Australia	1953	Brisbane, Queensland, Australia	78
Self	Richard Penrose CHRISTOE	1903	Queensland, Australia	1970	Queensland, Australia	67
Sister	Dorothy Cuisine Jean CHRISTOE	1901	Queensland, Australia
Sister	Muriel Berrick Wallace CHRISTOE	1902	Queensland, Australia	1972	Queensland, Australia	70
Sister	Isabel Lillian Edith CHRISTOE	1905	Queensland, Australia	1948	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	43
Uncle	Charles Penrose CHRISTOE			1941	Queensland, Australia
Aunt	Julia Eugenie CUVET
Uncle	Francis Le Breton CHRISTOE			1900	Queensland, Australia
Aunt	Ellen Rachel ASHBEE
Uncle	Matthew Henry CHRISTOE			1921	Queensland, Australia
Aunt	Elizabeth Sarah Thompson MADILL	1871	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	07 Oct 1929	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	58
Uncle	Robert ARMSTRONG	Nov 1861	Comragh, Co. Waterford, Ireland	21 Feb 1942	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	80
Aunt	Josephine May (Mary) MADILL	1873	Queensland, Australia	1935	Townsville, Queensland, Australia	62
Uncle	William Samuel DAVIES	1867	Queensland, Australia	1955	Queensland, Australia	88
Aunt	Jane Akinson MADILL	1877	Queensland, Australia	1967	Queensland, Australia	90
Uncle	Samuel Douglas MCBRIDE			1927	Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Uncle	John Kaven MADILL	31 Dec 1878	Queensland, Australia	1953	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	75
Aunt	Violet Gertrude BELL
Uncle	Joseph Wallace MADILL	29 Jan 1881	Queensland, Australia	1963	Queensland, Australia	82
Aunt	Christobel Olive May PERRY	1899	Queensland, Australia	1972	Queensland, Australia	73
Uncle	Richard Thompson MADILL	28 Aug 1883	Queensland, Australia	1884	Queensland, Australia	1
Cousin	Marie Isabel CHRISTOE	1880	Queensland, Australia
Cousin	Julie Frances CHRISTOE	1882	Queensland, Australia
Cousin	John Edward CHRISTOE	1884	Queensland, Australia	1943	Queensland, Australia	59
Cousin	Venetia Caroline Victoria CHRISTOE	1887	Queensland, Australia	1946	Queensland, Australia	59
Cousin	Charles CHRISTOE	1888	Queensland, Australia	1895	Queensland, Australia	7
Cousin	Thomas Acheson ARMSTRONG	09 Jul 1891	Queensland, Australia	12 Oct 1917	Passchendaele, Ypres, Belgium	26
Cousin	Elizabeth ARMSTRONG	1894	Queensland, Australia
Cousin	Ann ARMSTRONG	1896	Queensland, Australia	1896	Queensland, Australia	0
Cousin	Eileen Mary ARMSTRONG	1902	Queensland, Australia
Cousin	Grace May ARMSTRONG	1906	Queensland, Australia
Cousin	John Stewart DAVIES	1904	Queensland, Australia	1963	Queensland, Australia	59
Cousin	Reginald Victor DAVIES	1907	Queensland, Australia
Cousin	Douglas Wallace MCBRIDE	1912	Queensland, Australia
Cousin	Olive May MADILL	1912	Queensland, Australia
Brother in Law	Lindsay Livingstone DOWZER	1897	Queensland, Australia	1961	Queensland, Australia	64
Brother in Law	Robert MAGEE

Events in Richard Penrose CHRISTOE (1903 - 1970)'s life
Date	Age	Event	Place	Notes	Src
1903		Richard Penrose CHRISTOE was born	Queensland, Australia	Reg No 1903/1561	52
1934	31	Death of father William Herbert Berwick CHRISTOE (aged 71)	Queensland, Australia	Note 1	52
1953	50	Death of mother Agnes Mathie MADILL (aged 78)	Brisbane, Queensland, Australia	Note 2	52, 60
1970	67	Richard Penrose CHRISTOE died	Queensland, Australia	Note 3	18

Note 1: Reg No 1934/4338 Daily Mercury (Mackay) 29 Nov 1934 MR W.H. B. CHRISTOE. The community, generally, and Far- lelgh district in particular, were deeply moved when they learned of the death on Tuesday of William Herbert Ber wick Christoe, who passed away early that morning after a comparatively brief illness. Deceased was secretary of Farlelgh Cooperative Sugar Milling Association, and a citizen whose actlv- ties in many spheres of public endeav or since coming to this district, about 30 years ago, were uniformly valu able. Farlelgh is indebted for much of its progress to Mr. Christoe's un tiring association with Its social and industrial activities. Deceased was born at Orange , (N.S. Wales) on March 22, 1863, and was the son of the. late Mr. J.P. Christoe, mining assayer and geologist, who was for many years connected with mining in terests in Central Queensland, and was a grandson of Dr. Blood Smyth Deceased's father was closely identi fied with mining development In N.S. Wales and Queensland. He was early on Cloncurry and had extensive In terests In Copperfleld, also being as sociated with other well-known fields. After a number of years In N.S. Wales, Victoria, and South Australia, the family head returned to Central Queensland, and subsequently came to Mackay. It was at Clermont that de- ceased, as a young man, joined the A.J.S. Bank. He rapidly rose to the position of accountant, and while oc cupying this position at Rockhamp ton he resigned to accept a position with his brother-in-law, the late Aub urn Dowling, on Talgai West station, in the Toowomba district. Later he re turned to Clermont, and started business on his own account as stock, station, and commission agent. 'Min- ing was In the blood,' as he often re marked, and the urge for the touch of gold— which opened mountains and 'unlocked lands'— created visions or roads leading to some new Eldorado. It was during a holiday visit to his father who was managing mining operations at Eungella and Mt. Brit ten, that he met and married Miss Agnes M. Madill. The marriage took place in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church and was performed by the Rev. Dr. Gibson. M.A., a. particular friend of the family. Mr. and Mrs. Christoe resided in the Central West for several years, but about 30 years ago came to Mac kay. His first engagement was on the clerical staff of Plane Creek mill and a year later he was engaged by the then Farleigh Estate Sugar Co. Ltd., as accountant. He retained this position until the mill was purchased by the farmers, when he was ap pointed secretary, of the Farleigh Co operative Sugar Milling Association, which position he held until his death closed a fine record of 29 years con tinuous service, during which he saw many changes in the industry. He had the satisfaction of seeing the mill win through to its present high standard of efficiency, and, holding such an important executive position, he was deserving of some share of the credit of the success that was at tained. He was a man of remarkable vitality and enjoyed splendid health up till quite recently. When compelled to enter a private hospital a few weeks go it was the first occasion he had been an inmate of any hospital. A heart affection developed from an attack of asthma, and he was unable to withstand the complications that supervened, though hopes were held out frequently that his indomitable will would enable him to pull through. He had reached the age of 71 years. He was quietly popular with the mill management, staff, employees, and suppliers, and his numerous acts of kindness and consideration will not soon be forgotten. Apart from his official position as mill secretary, Farleigh has reason to remember him. He was the first school committee secretary, and it was due largely to his efforts that a State school was established in the locality. For a number of years he was secretary of Farleigh School of Arts, and treasurer of the Farlelgh Presbyterian Church. A splendid ath lete. In his young days, he engaged in many branches of sport. He excelled at cricket and was a Central Queens land representative for many years. After taking up residence at Farleigh he often displayed the artistry of his younger days and was always willing to direct youthful players along cor rect lines. . He was a selector of Far lelgh Cricket Club, and its official um pire. During the Great War he was an indefatigable worker for providing comforts for the men on active service. In this work his capacity for organ isation was brought to the forefront, and he built a lasting reputation for the excellence and efficiency of his management of all activities with which hewas associated. The Farleigh Sock and Comfort fund was inaugur ated by him, and Diggers well know the cheer which they received as a result of this fine effort. The confid ence reposed in 'Bill' Christoe, as he was familiarly known, was an as surance of generous public support. and his many sterling qualities inspired helpers to greater deeds. The present Honor Roll at Farleigh is another memorial to his public spirited actions and in numerous other directions can be found testimony at Farleigh of the service performed by him. The free dom of his home to all callers, hospit ality, advice, and help were gifts which he distributed widely. His de mise occasioned expressions of pro found sympathy and many were the fine tributes paid to one of noble and unselfish character who will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, and one son. The daugh ters are Mrs. L. Dowzer (Tully), Mrs. R . Magee (River Estate, Mackay), and Miss Muriel Christoe (Farleigh) and son, Mr. Richard Christoe (Far lelgh). He leaves three grandchild ren. Also surviving him is his step- mother, Mrs. J.P. Christoe (Brls-. -bane), brother, Mr. C.P.; Christoe, who is also residing in Brisbane, re- cently retired from the position of Secretary and accountant with Buss Bros., Bundaberg and better known in Mackay as liquidator of Farleigh mill; also a sister, Mrs. Auburn Dowling (Toowoomba) . Surviving brothers and sisters of Mrs. Christoe are Messrs. J. W. Madill (Marian), J. R. Madill (Mareeba), Mrs. D. S. McBrlde (Nambour), and Mrs. W. S. Davies (Townsville) As a mark of respect Farleigh mill was closed on Tuesday afternoon to allow the staff and employees to at tend the funeral, which took place from St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, where service was conducted by Rev. R. Bardon, B.A., who also conducted the service at the graveside. The funeral cortege was large and very representative. Pall-bearers were : — Messrs. T. G. Mulherin (former Chairman of Farleigh mill directors), R. I. Robertson (present Chairman), W. B. Fordyce (director), A. G. Powell (manager National Bank), J. W. Madill, and F. Knobel. Domes, wreaths, floral tributes, and messages of sympathy were received in large numbers. Public tributes were for waicli'il by Farleigh mill staff, Cane Suppliers, Mill Employees, Directors, Engine-drivers, and Fitters, Farleighg Estate Sugar Co., (Bundaberg), Dir ectors Racecourse Cooperative Sugar Association, Directors and Officers Amalgamated Sugar Mills Ltd.. Mac kay Sugar Manufacturers' Association, Directors and Staff, Shepherds Anvil Stores, Directors, Manager, and Staff of North Eton Mill, Camerons Pty. Ltd., Beirne Ltd., T. J. Leonard and C. Storey, and many others, as follow : — Mother, Muriel, and Dick; Dorothy.h Lindsay, and children; Belle and Bob; H. Iwers, R. I. Robinson and family, Wallace and Olive, J. S. Pollard. Mr. and Mrs. A. Grant, directors of Racecourse mill, G. E. Jones & Co,, Holliday family. Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Gaylard and family; Mr. and Mrs. A. Single. Mr. and Mrs. H. Single. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Hancock and family, Mr. and Mrs. Osborne, Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Andrew and family, Mr. and Mrs. E. Wysling and family, V. and E. Allen, J. T. O'Riordan and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Litzow, a little friend Ailsa, Mr. and Mrs. Chidlow and familvy, all at Bolton, Mr. and Mrs. F. Knobel, Camerons and Gert and Ted, Mr. and Mrs. C. Milton (Far leigh), Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Flower, Mr. and Mrs. H. Bode and family, Charlie and Mona Croker family, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. . Garner and family. Mr. and Mrs. .J. A. Hancock and family, Allan and Eileen, Mr. and Mrs. French and family, McKenzie family (Rockhampton). Archie and Daisy, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Den- man and familv. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Axam and family, Mr. and Mrs. E; Freeman and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. P Den ning, Mr. J. Smith, and Miss Mat thews, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wright, Elin and Frank, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Stevens, Mr. A. P. Bowerman, Mr. R. Hamilton and family, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mulherin, Mr. and Mrs Watt, Mr. and Mrs. A. Koshevatkin, and Mr. and Mrs. G. Hancock and family.

Note 2: Reg No 1953/44116 The Daily Mercury (Mackay) 6 July 1953 THE death occurred in Brisbane on Friday of Mrs. Agnes Mathie Christoe, at the age of 78. Mrs. .Christoe, whose husband predeceased her in 1934, was the third daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Madill, of Mackay. Mrs. Christoe spent the first three years of her married life to 1903 in the west before coming back to Mackay to settle at Farleigh, where her husband, the late Mr. W. H. B. Christoe, was secretary of Farleigh mill for 29 years. Church life After Mr. Christoe's death Mrs. Christoe lived in Grant-street, Mackay. She was a member of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Choir together With her sisters and brothers. During World War I she took an active part in war work, particularly for t h e Comforts Fund. She took a keen interest in her church, being both member and guild member. She was organiser and first president of the C.W.A. at Farleigh. Although in her latter years she was unable to attend church she listened each Sunday to the broadcast service from St. Paul's. Her funeral took place from St. Paul's Presbyterian Church yesterday and was largely attended, both at the church and graveside. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. L. L. Douzer, of Babinda, and Miss Muriel Christoe, a son, Mr. R. P. Christoe, of Mackay, a sister, Mrs. Jean McBride, of Nambour, and a brother, Mr. Wallace Madill. of Mackay. There are eight grand children. In navy Her eldest grandson, E. R. A. Douzer, R.A.N., is at present in England in H.M.A.S. Sydney. He was in the naval Coronation contingent from Australia. Pall bearers at the funeral were Messrs. W. Holding, C.H. McGinn, D. Isbistor, K. Weir, C. McGown and R. Davies.

Note 3: 1970 C7094 Richard Penrose Christoe William Herbert Berwick Christoe and Agnes Mathie Madill

Source References:

18. Type: Vital Record, Abbr: Queensland bdm index, Title: Queensland bdm index

- Reference = (Death)

- Notes: 1970 C7094 Richard Penrose Christoe William Herbert Berwick Christoe and Agnes Mathie Madill

52. Type: Australia Birth Marriage Death Index 1787 - 1985 Record

- Reference = (Birth)

- Notes: Reg No 1903/1561

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