CHRISTIAN, David

1872 - 1947  (74 years)

• Name	CHRISTIAN, David
  Nickname	Dave
  Birth	9 Oct 1872	Carlton, Victoria   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Obituary	Death of Mr David Christian. The death of Mr. David Christian occurred at his late residence, 329 Forest Road. Hurstville, last Tuesday, 23rd September. "Dave." as he was known to practically all residents of St. George previous to the year 1900, was born in Carlton, Victoria on the 9th October, 1872, and as a young man settled in Kogarah, and was the pioneer of the printing trade in this district, the first printing office being situated on the Railway Parade where now the grocery business of Moran & Cato is situated. Forty three years ago with his partner, Robert Reid he established the local paper "The St. George Call," and was in charge of the business until the end of the world war when he retired and went to Melbourne where he was employed in the Railway Printing Works as a foreman, and was also a steamship printer, Australia to London and also to America. He was always very keen on the progress of the St. George district and keen on the amalgamation of the four councils and always advocated the idea in his local paper. He had been a keen sportsman, particularly bowls and swimming, in fact, he was known (in the early days) as Sydney's Swimming Printer, and was a foundation member of St George Bowling Club. He was a Mason, he was a Worshipful Master of Lodge Illawarra St. George and a foundation member of Lodge Kogarah when it first met at the Kogarah School of Arts where many members would like to see it meet again. Reverting back to sports he was a keen debater in the old football days for the Rugby Union code against the Rugby League code which at that time was emerging into prominence. The late David Christian was cremated at Woronora Cemetery on Wednesday and leaves a wife (Florence), a son (Harold) and daughter (Jean) and four grandchildren. His death is about the last of the real pioneers of St George. St George Call (Kogarah, NSW: 1904 - 1957), Friday 26 September 1947, page 5
  Obituary	DEATH OF MR. D. CHRISTIAN Early, Local Newspaper Editor. Mr. David Christian, who at one time was one of the best-known residents of the St. George district, died on September 23 at his home in Hurstville. The deceased, who was 74 years of age, is survived by his wife, son and daughter (Mrs. J. Elliott, of Kogarah). The late Mr. Christian, who was a native of Victoria, settled in Kogarah as a young man. He established a printing business in Railway Parade. Kogarah, in partnership with Mr. Robert Reid, since deceased. Forty-three years ago he commenced the "St. George Call," after the demise of the "Kogarah Observer." The only other local newspapers at that time were the old St. George 's Advocate,'' conducted by the late Mr. G. L. A. Davies, and a newcomer, the ' ' Rockdale Citizen, ' ' founded by the late Mr. James Watson. The latter was later purchased by Mr. F. J. Coombes, who died a few weeks ago, and the late Mr. J. Pocock. On Mr. Pocock's death the late Mr. Keegan joined forces with Mr. Coombes. -The "St. George Call" was carried on for some .years by Mr. Christian until about the end of the l914:18 war when he retired. The present proprietor Mr. C. Kelly, has since controlled the 'St. George Call. ' Mr. A, H. Wennholm commenced printing at Rockdale in the mid-nineties. In 1910 he set up the first printing press in Hurstville Municipality, and on March 10, 1911, commenced publication of "The Propeller." In his younger days the late Mr. Christian was a keen sportsman. He was one of the foundation members of the St. George Bowling Club, and a keen member of local football and swimming clubs. He also at one time took much, interest in Freemasonry, and was a worshipful master of Lodge Illawarra St. George, and a foundation member of Lodge Kogarah when it met in the Kogarah School of Arts. The remains of the deceased were cremated at Woronora on Wednesday of last week. Propeller (Hurstville, NSW : 1911 - 1954), Thursday 2 October 1947, page 1
  Death	23 Sep 1947	329 Forest Road, Hurstville, NSW, Australia   [2, 3]
  Cremation	24 Sep 1947	Woronora Memorial Park, Sutherland, New South Wales   [4]
  Person ID	I2048	Genealogy Connections
  Last Modified	6 Sep 2018

  
  

  Family	STROUD, Florence Ethel,   b. 1885, England d. 7 Feb 1971, Kogarah, New South Wales (Age 86 years)
  Marriage	1906	Kogarah, New South Wales   [5]
  Children	1. CHRISTIAN, Jean Elizabeth,   b. 1907, Kogarah, New South Wales d. 14 Apr 1986, Brighton-le-Sands, New South Wales (Age 79 years)   2. CHRISTIAN, Harold Stroud,   b. 21 Aug 1910, Kogarah, New South Wales d. 23 Apr 1992, Beverly Hills, New South Wales (Age 81 years)
  Family ID	F862	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	12 Aug 2018

  
  

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  Birth - 9 Oct 1872 - Carlton, Victoria Marriage - 1906 - Kogarah, New South Wales Cremation - 24 Sep 1947 - Woronora Memorial Park, Sutherland, New South Wales  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  [S1328] Ancestry.com, Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT,USA; Date: 2 010;), Births. Registration number:24697 Registration Year:1872 Family Name:CHRISTIAN Given Names:David Sex:m Father's Name(s):John Christian Mother's Maiden Name:Elizabeth Keir DISCTRICT: Melbourne [S1] NSW BDM Index, Deaths. Name:CHRISTIAN, David Registration Number:1947/19221 Father's Given Name(s):John Mother's Given Name(s):Elizabeth District: Hurstville [S131] Sydney Morning Herald, DEATH NOTICE SMH 27 September 1947. CHRISTIAN, David, September 23, 1947, at his home, 329 Forest Road, Hurstville, beloved husband of Florence, beloved father of Jean (Mrs John Elliott of Kogarah) and Harold, and dear father-in-law of Lorna and John, aged 74 years. Privately cremated on September 24, 1947, [S130] Woronora Memorial Park Online Index. Name:CHRISTIAN, David Date of Death: 23 September 1947 Interment Type:Cremation Location Henry Lawson Gardens - Family - Family Bushrock Garden H - 0003 [S1] NSW BDM Index, Marriages. Registration Number:1906/7393 Groom?s Family Name:CHRISTIAN Grooms Given Name(s): David Bride?s Family Name:STROUD Brides Given Name(s):Florence E District: Kogarah