Alfred Webster Thompson, 1875–1945 (aged 70 years)
- Name
- Alfred Webster /Thompson/
- Given names
- Alfred Webster
- Surname
- Thompson
Birth | 1 October 1875
31 |
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Birth of a sister | Edith Grace Thompson 1879 (aged 3 years) |
Death of a paternal grandmother | Elizabeth Christie 22 September 1888 (aged 12 years) |
Birthday | 14 November 1896 (aged 21 years) A Ball at Widden. (From a Correspondent.) On Tuesday, the 3rd, Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson of Brooklyn, Widden, gave a delightful dance to celebrate the event of their youngest son (Mr. Alfred Thompson) coming of age, and it was a decided success. The ball room which was most artistically decorated with flowers, ferns, etc., looked charming. Mr. George Buchanan acted as M.C. very creditably. Dancing commenced at half past eight sharp, and was continued with great vigour until half-past eleven, when an adjournment was made to the supper table, where a sumptuous meal was provided, and after full justice had been done to the good things upon the festal board, dancing was resumed and kept going until half past four. I shall now endeavour to give a description of some of the dresses worn by the ladies. The hostess wore a very stylish costume, of black cash-mere and heliotrope. Mrs. A. F. Cameron (Mayoress of Mudgee) looked well in apple green poplin and velvet trimmings, this was very much admired. Mrs. A. Buchanan, lavender satin with jet trimmings; Mrs. A. Peberdy, white and maize; Miss Peberdy, buttercup and grey; Miss N. Peberdy, black and red roses; Miss M. Peberdy, blue; Miss A. Thompson, pink and jet trimmings; Miss Frost, white with pale green trimmings; Miss E. G. Thompson, white; Miss James (Sydney), white; Miss E. Morris, cream with red trimmings; Miss V. Gregson, blue and white; Miss Kirk, pink with white lace. At the conclusion of the dance the company joined hands and sang, "Auld Lang Syne," and "God save the Queen," thus ending one of the most enjoyable dances ever held in Widden. |
Death of a paternal grandfather | William Barber Thompson 4 July 1899 (aged 23 years) Death of Mr. W. Thompson. News was received in Mudgee this morning of the death at Widden of Mr. W. Thompson, sen., one of the oldest and most respected residents of the district. The deceased had reached a ripe old age and is survived by his sons Messrs. William, John, James, Alfred and Joseph Thompson, and by his three daughters Mrs. J. T. Frost, of Rylstone, and Mrs. C. Tailby and Mrs. Dickenson, of Sydney. Mudgee Guardian, Friday 7 July 1899, p. 11. Obituary William Thompson |
Burial of a paternal grandfather | William Barber Thompson after 4 July 1899 (aged 23 years) Headstone reads: In loving memory of William B Thompson Beloved husband to Elizabeth Thompson Who died 4th July 1899 Aged 79 years [With Elizabeth Thompson] |
Marriage | Sarah Daisy Brecht — View this family 1903 (aged 27 years) |
Birth of a daughter | Sarah Grace Thompson 1905 (aged 29 years) |
Birth of a daughter | Mary C Thompson 1908 (aged 32 years) |
Birth of a daughter | Lorna Daisy Thompson 1911 (aged 35 years) |
Birth of a son | Francis Webster Thompson 13 April 1913 (aged 37 years) |
Death of a father | John Thompson 7 October 1914 (aged 39 years) DEATH OF MR. J. THOMPSON. Mr. John Thompson, the owner of Widden Stud and part owner of the premier stallion, Maltster, died yesterday in a Sydney private hospital. Mr. Thompson carne down for the races on Friday, but was taken ill that evening with hemorrhage of the brain, and was at once removed to a hospital. He never regained consciousness. Deceased was 70 years of age. Sydney Morning Herald, Thursday 8 October 1914, p. 8. Death John Thompson STUD BREEDER DEAD Mr. J. Thompson of Widden, Sydney, Thursday. Mr. John Thompson, owner of the Widden Stud, died yesterday, aged 70. Gundagai Times, Friday 9 October 1914, p. 4. Death John Thompson |
Death of a brother | Albert Edwin Thompson 21 March 1938 (aged 62 years) DEATHS. THOMPSON. - March 21, 1938, at a private hospital, Sydney, Albert Thompson, of Bylong Station, Rylstone. Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 22 March 1938, p. 10. Death notice Albert Thompson DEATH Mr. A. E. Thompson THE death has occurred of Mr. A. E. Thompson, studmaster of the Bylong Station property at Rylstone. Mr. Thompson was one of the most widely known breeders of thoroughbreds in New South Wales. He was a son of the late Mr. John Thompson, who, with his ber, Mr. William Thompson, sold yearlings at Randwick as long ago as 1890. Mr. A. E. Thompson first sold yearlings in his own name in 1916, in partnership with his ber, Mr. A. W. Thompson, part-owner of Ajax and at present a member of the A.J.C. committee. The partnership continued until 1927, when Mr. A. E. Thompson went to Rylstone, taking over Bylong Station and selling on his own account. In 1931 Mr. Thompson took his son into partnership, and the yearlings have since been sold on account of A. E. Thompson and Sons. Among the sires who have stood at the Bylong Stud in recent years are Treclare (Imp.), Baverstock and Grand Joy (Imp.), and last Easter the stud secured Sylvandale at a cost of 1900 guineas. Mr. Thompson was one of the syndicate which purchased Valais (imp.) when he was sold at the dispersal sale of the Arrowfield Stud for an Australian record price of 14,400 guineas. The winners bred by Mr. Thompson are innumerable. They include David, one of the best stayers of his time, and Journal, a Caulfield Cup winner. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 24 March 1938, p. 4. Obituary Albert Edwin Thompson |
Burial of a brother | Albert Edwin Thompson 23 March 1938 (aged 62 years) FUNERALS THOMPSON. - The Funeral of the late Mr. Albert E. Thompson will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, after a service commencing at 12 noon, in the Church of England Church, Mount Dangar. Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 22 March 1938, p. 9. Funeral notice Albert Thompson |
Death of a daughter | Lorna Daisy Thompson 9 May 1938 (aged 62 years) DEATHS. MRS, RICHARD M. HUDSON. The death took place in Sydney yesterday morning of Mrs. Lorna Daisy Hudson, wife of Mr. Richard Hudson, of 'Willamba,' Manilla, and third daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Thompson, of Mosman and Widden. The marriage of the late Mrs. Hudson took place only within the past 12 months. Deceased is survived by her husband, parents, one ber,; Mr Frank W. Thompson, of Widden, and three sisters, Mrs. S. G. Shaw ("Lindfield") and Misses M. C. and G. E. Thompson, of Mosman and Widden (Muswellbrook Chronicle, Tuesday 10 May 1938, page 1). |
Death | 10 October 1945 (aged 70 years) DEATH OF NOTED New South Wales BREEDER Mr A. W. Thompson, proprietor of the celebrated Widden Stud, Kerrabee, died in a private hospital in Sydney yesterday. He had been ill for a considerable time. Bom in Mudgee (New South Wales), on October 1, 1875, Mr Thompson spent his life among thoroughbred horses. He succeeded his father, the late Mr John Thompson, at the Widden Stud. The establishment will be carried on now by Mr A. W. Thompson's son, Frank. Ajax and many other famous Australian performers were bred at Widden. Ajax is one of the sires there now, with Brueghel and the latest importation, Whirlaway, a son of the unbeaten Derby winner Bahram. Mr Thompson was elected a member of the Australian Jockey Club in 1908. He had been a member of the committee of the club for the last 15 years, but illness prevented him from attending recent meetings. He was one of the founders of the Blood Horse Breeders' Association, and had been chairman for more than 20 years, until he resigned about a month ago. He is survived by a widow, his son Frank, and three daughters (Argus, Thursday 11 October 1945, page 19). OBITUARY A. W. Thompson Late of Widden Stud (By a Close and Sincere Friend) It was with deep regret that the news was conveyed to me of the death, after a lengthy illness, in Sydney on 10/10/45, of Mr. A. W. Thompson, owner of Widden Stud and grazing property, which is situated about 23 miles from Denman, in the rich Hunter River valley. The late Mr. A. W. Thompson carried on breeding blood stock and cattle practically all his life, and amongst some of the great and successful horses bred and owned by him were Ajax, Valais, Spearfelt, Claro, Kenilworth, and many others too numerous to mention. Many great horses of a very high standing as regards blood breeding is concerned are still to be seen at Widden Stud - such giants of the turf as Ajax, Veilmond (well known to many an Australian) and also Whirlaway and other imported blood stock. He was also a very successful breeder and producer of fat cattle, which at all times found a ready market when offered to keen bidders - and, believe me, they were many. However, Widden Stud, being ideally situated, lent itself to this particular project, and my late friend was quick to realise and make full use of such a wonderful property and advantages at hand. The writer has been very closely associated with the deceased gentleman, both in business and as a friend, for a period of approximately thirty years, and the loss of such a friendship I am sure will be keenly felt by all who lived to know and earn his respect. He was a gentleman of outstanding personality and ever willing to assist a worthy cause and give an honest trier a lift up in the world. The funeral was largely attended at Widden Stud on the afternoon of 11/10/45 and was attended by friends of the deceased from the surrounding districts. Noticed amongst the many present were cars from Denman, Muswellbrook, Aberdeen, Sydney, Rylstone, Bylong and Kandos, which I am sure was evidence of the high respect in which the deceased was held. After a service conducted in the station property's little but beautiful church, the remains were laid to rest in the family cemetery enclosure on the property. Left to mourn were the widow, three daughters and a son, Frank. Mr. Frank Thompson will continue the good work his father and grandfather so ably carried out for very many years and all friends will wish him well (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 5 November 1945, page 7). OWNER OF WIDDEN STUD DEAD SYDNEY, October 10. - Mr. A. W. Thompson, owner of Widden Stud, Kerrabee, died in a private hospital In Sydney to-day. He had. been 111 for some time. I Born in Mudgee on Octdber 1, 1875, Mr. Thompson spent his life among thoroughbred horses. He succeeded his father, the late John Thompson, at Widden Btud. The establishment will now be carried on by Mr. A. W. Thompson's son, Frank. Ajax and many other famous Australian gallopers were bred at Widden (Townsville Daily Bulletin, Thursday 11 October 1945, page 2). |
father |
1844–1914
Birth: about 1844
16 Death: 7 October 1914 — Private Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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Marriage | Marriage — 1868 — |
3 years
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3 years
elder sister |
1872–1957
Birth: 1872
28 Death: 19 June 1957 — Muswellbrook, New South Wales, Australia |
4 years
himself |
1875–1945
Birth: 1 October 1875
31 — Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia Death: 10 October 1945 — private hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
4 years
younger sister |
himself |
1875–1945
Birth: 1 October 1875
31 — Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia Death: 10 October 1945 — private hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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wife | |
Marriage | Marriage — 1903 — |
3 years
daughter |
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8 years
son |
1913–1974
Birth: 13 April 1913
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35 — Neutral Bay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 27 August 1974 — Darling Point, New South Wales, Australia |
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1911–1938
Birth: 1911
35
33 Death: 9 May 1938 — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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Birthday | A Ball at Widden. (From a Correspondent.) On Tuesday, the 3rd, Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson of Brooklyn, Widden, gave a delightful dance to celebrate the event of their youngest son (Mr. Alfred Thompson) coming of age, and it was a decided success. The ball room which was most artistically decorated with flowers, ferns, etc., looked charming. Mr. George Buchanan acted as M.C. very creditably. Dancing commenced at half past eight sharp, and was continued with great vigour until half-past eleven, when an adjournment was made to the supper table, where a sumptuous meal was provided, and after full justice had been done to the good things upon the festal board, dancing was resumed and kept going until half past four. I shall now endeavour to give a description of some of the dresses worn by the ladies. The hostess wore a very stylish costume, of black cash-mere and heliotrope. Mrs. A. F. Cameron (Mayoress of Mudgee) looked well in apple green poplin and velvet trimmings, this was very much admired. Mrs. A. Buchanan, lavender satin with jet trimmings; Mrs. A. Peberdy, white and maize; Miss Peberdy, buttercup and grey; Miss N. Peberdy, black and red roses; Miss M. Peberdy, blue; Miss A. Thompson, pink and jet trimmings; Miss Frost, white with pale green trimmings; Miss E. G. Thompson, white; Miss James (Sydney), white; Miss E. Morris, cream with red trimmings; Miss V. Gregson, blue and white; Miss Kirk, pink with white lace. At the conclusion of the dance the company joined hands and sang, "Auld Lang Syne," and "God save the Queen," thus ending one of the most enjoyable dances ever held in Widden. |
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Death | DEATH OF NOTED New South Wales BREEDER Mr A. W. Thompson, proprietor of the celebrated Widden Stud, Kerrabee, died in a private hospital in Sydney yesterday. He had been ill for a considerable time. Bom in Mudgee (New South Wales), on October 1, 1875, Mr Thompson spent his life among thoroughbred horses. He succeeded his father, the late Mr John Thompson, at the Widden Stud. The establishment will be carried on now by Mr A. W. Thompson's son, Frank. Ajax and many other famous Australian performers were bred at Widden. Ajax is one of the sires there now, with Brueghel and the latest importation, Whirlaway, a son of the unbeaten Derby winner Bahram. Mr Thompson was elected a member of the Australian Jockey Club in 1908. He had been a member of the committee of the club for the last 15 years, but illness prevented him from attending recent meetings. He was one of the founders of the Blood Horse Breeders' Association, and had been chairman for more than 20 years, until he resigned about a month ago. He is survived by a widow, his son Frank, and three daughters (Argus, Thursday 11 October 1945, page 19). |
Death | OBITUARY A. W. Thompson Late of Widden Stud (By a Close and Sincere Friend) It was with deep regret that the news was conveyed to me of the death, after a lengthy illness, in Sydney on 10/10/45, of Mr. A. W. Thompson, owner of Widden Stud and grazing property, which is situated about 23 miles from Denman, in the rich Hunter River valley. The late Mr. A. W. Thompson carried on breeding blood stock and cattle practically all his life, and amongst some of the great and successful horses bred and owned by him were Ajax, Valais, Spearfelt, Claro, Kenilworth, and many others too numerous to mention. Many great horses of a very high standing as regards blood breeding is concerned are still to be seen at Widden Stud - such giants of the turf as Ajax, Veilmond (well known to many an Australian) and also Whirlaway and other imported blood stock. He was also a very successful breeder and producer of fat cattle, which at all times found a ready market when offered to keen bidders - and, believe me, they were many. However, Widden Stud, being ideally situated, lent itself to this particular project, and my late friend was quick to realise and make full use of such a wonderful property and advantages at hand. The writer has been very closely associated with the deceased gentleman, both in business and as a friend, for a period of approximately thirty years, and the loss of such a friendship I am sure will be keenly felt by all who lived to know and earn his respect. He was a gentleman of outstanding personality and ever willing to assist a worthy cause and give an honest trier a lift up in the world. The funeral was largely attended at Widden Stud on the afternoon of 11/10/45 and was attended by friends of the deceased from the surrounding districts. Noticed amongst the many present were cars from Denman, Muswellbrook, Aberdeen, Sydney, Rylstone, Bylong and Kandos, which I am sure was evidence of the high respect in which the deceased was held. After a service conducted in the station property's little but beautiful church, the remains were laid to rest in the family cemetery enclosure on the property. Left to mourn were the widow, three daughters and a son, Frank. Mr. Frank Thompson will continue the good work his father and grandfather so ably carried out for very many years and all friends will wish him well (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 5 November 1945, page 7). |
Death | OWNER OF WIDDEN STUD DEAD SYDNEY, October 10. - Mr. A. W. Thompson, owner of Widden Stud, Kerrabee, died in a private hospital In Sydney to-day. He had. been 111 for some time. I Born in Mudgee on Octdber 1, 1875, Mr. Thompson spent his life among thoroughbred horses. He succeeded his father, the late John Thompson, at Widden Btud. The establishment will now be carried on by Mr. A. W. Thompson's son, Frank. Ajax and many other famous Australian gallopers were bred at Widden (Townsville Daily Bulletin, Thursday 11 October 1945, page 2). |