Anthony Nesbitt Tindale, 18391904 (aged 65 years)

Name
Anthony Nesbitt /Tindale/
Given names
Anthony Nesbitt
Surname
Tindale
Birth 1839 30

MarriageAnnie MacDonaldView this family
1871 (aged 32 years)

Death of a fatherJohn Richard Tindale
6 June 1872 (aged 33 years)
Note: John Tindale (1809-1872), landowner, was born in Warwickshire and came to Sydney at the age of 11 to…

John Tindale (1809-1872), landowner, was born in Warwickshire and came to Sydney at the age of 11 to join his father, a convict who had been transported to New South Wales in 1812. The senior Tindale received a free pardon in 1816, and after leaving theKing's School in Parramatta, his son was able to develop farming enterprises around Bathurst. He married Mary Wybrow in 1830 and they had several children. By the time these portraits were commissioned, the couple was wealthy, and Tindale'slandholdings increased through the following decades. However, the marriage broke up in the late 1840s and in the 1860s Tindale's health failed. In 1870 Tindale moved to New Town, Tasmania, where a couple of years later he shot himself at therear of his home, Clydeville House. (National Portrait Gallery)

Note: On the morning of the 6th inst., a gentleman named John Richard Tindale, committed suicide by shooti…

On the morning of the 6th inst., a gentleman named John Richard Tindale, committed suicide by shooting himself through the head with a pistol. Deceased resided at Clydeville House, New Town, and had been for many years engaged in pastoralpursuits in New South AValea. He come to Tasmania some two years ago for the benefit of his health, and had since that time resided at Now Town. Ho had for some time past been in a feeble state of health, and this circumstance may it issupposed, have had something to do with inducing deceased to commit the rash act. He leaves a wife and large family. At the inquest the jury returned a verdict that the death of deceased was caused by a gunshot wound inflicted by himself whilelabouring under temporary insanity. (Mercury Saturday 15 June 1872, p.4)

Birth of a daughterUnknown Tindale
12 November 1872 (aged 33 years)
Note: BIRTH

BIRTH

On 12th instant, at Hook's Family Hotel, West Maitland, the wife of Anthony N. Tindale, Torrie Lodge, Bylong, of a daughter.

Birth of a daughterFlorence Barbara Tindale
1873 (aged 34 years)

Birth of a sonReginald Morson Tindale
28 April 1874 (aged 35 years)
Note: BIRTH.

BIRTH.

On the 28th instant, at the Royal Hotel, West Maitland, the wife of Anthony N. Tindale, Torrie Lodge, Bylong, of a son. (Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser Thursday 30 April 1874, p. 1)

Birth of a daughterViolet Kate Tindale
28 September 1875 (aged 36 years)
Note: BIRTH.

BIRTH.

At the Royal Hotel, West Maitland, Sept. 28th, the wife of Anthony Tindale, of Torrie Lodge, Bylong, of a daughter.

Birth of a daughterLillian Tindale
8 June 1877 (aged 38 years)
Note: BIRTHS. On the 8th instant, at Hodgson's Royal Hotel, W. Maitland, the wife of Anthony N. Tindale, o…

BIRTHS. On the 8th instant, at Hodgson's Royal Hotel, W. Maitland, the wife of Anthony N. Tindale, of Torrie Lodge, Bylong of a daughter. (Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser Tuesday 12 June 1877, p. 1)

Birth of a daughterLeila Maude Tindale
10 January 1879 (aged 40 years)

Note: BIRTH

BIRTH

On the 10th instant, at the Royal Hotel, West Maitland, the wife of Anthony Tindale, of Torrie Lodge, Bylong of a daughter.

Birth of a sonNorman Anthony Tindale
1881 (aged 42 years)

Birth of a daughterIrene Fannie Tindale
1883 (aged 44 years)

Death of a wifeAnnie MacDonald
19 October 1884 (aged 45 years)
Note: DEATH.

DEATH.

October 19th, 1884, at Torrie Lodge, Bylong, Annie, wife of Anthony Tindale, aged 41 years (Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser Thursday 30 October 1884, p. 1)

MarriageCatherine MacDonaldView this family
30 July 1885 (aged 46 years)
Note: MARRIAGE.

MARRIAGE.

TINDALE - MACDONALD. - July 30th, at St. John's, Darlinghurst, by the Rev. E. G. CraNew South Walesick, Anthony N. Tindale, of Torrie Lodge, Bylong, to Kate, daughter of the late Alexander Macdonald, Kerrabee, Denman. (Maitland Mercury Saturday 8 August 1885 p.1)

Note: MARRIAGE.

MARRIAGE.

TINDALE - MACDONALD. July 30th, at St. John's, Darlinghurst, by the Rev. E. G. Cranswick, Anthony N. Tindale, of Torrie Lodge, Bylong, to Kate, daughter of the late Alexander Macdonald, Kerrabee, Denman.

Birth of a daughterClarice E K Tindale
23 January 1887 (aged 48 years)

Note: BIRTH.

BIRTH.

January 23rd, at Camden House, No. 7, Bligh-street, Sydney, the wife of A. N. Tindale, Torrie Lodge, Bylong, of a daughter.

Birth of a sonAnthony Raymond Tindale
1888 (aged 49 years)

Death of a brotherJohn Thomas Tindale
1888 (aged 49 years)
Note: Mudgee August 28

Mudgee August 28

A great many will regret to hear of the death of Mr. J. Thomas Tindale, for many years a resident of Bylong, where he established a name for himself as a breeder of blood horses. Mr. J. D. Little's grandstring -Myrtle, (dam of Cerise and Blue),Eros, Chevalier, and King of the West, some of the best horses of their day, were bred at Bylong. The death of Tom Tindale, as he was popularly known, recalls to my mind the daring theft of the imported sire Duke of Athol, whose charred remaiNew South Walesere subsequently found at the foot of one of those treacherous precipices not many miles from the Bylong run. Mr. Tindale was the eldest son of the late J. R. Tindale, and uncle of the late Miss Maud Tindale, whose untimely death was recordedfive weeks since. He lately bought a station near Warren, and when returning from the recent show at that place with the imported stallion Ironsides, in his anxiety to reach home on a certain date, ,swam a flooded river, and, taking cold,rheumatic fever intervened. Being a man of great energy and activity, he was about again before he had entirely recovered from his illness. Leaving home, a relapse occurred, and Mr. Tindale had to lay up at a wayside inn. On his wife andbers being sent for, it was deemed advisable to have him removed to Dubbo hospital, where the best available medical attendance could be secured. But death ensued shortly after admission. The deceased leaves a wife and four young children.(Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser Saturday 1 September 1888, p. 475)

Birth of a sonGordon C Tindale
1889 (aged 50 years)

Torrie Lodge 11 July 1896 (aged 57 years)
Note: Two of the largest and most important land-holders in this district are Messrs. William and Anthony…

Two of the largest and most important land-holders in this district are Messrs. William and Anthony Tindale, whoso homes are not very far apart - the former residing at Sunnyside, which is quite close to Bylong home-station. These gentlemen are both extensive breeders of bulls, and some very good horses.

That which would appeal to a geologist's fancy more than anything else in connection with the older portion, composed of limestone with a beautiful grain in it, is the presence of marine shells found embedded in certain blocks, clearly proving that this district, from which the stone was quarried, must at one period have been under water. It is quite a novelty to examine the stone-work and see these picturesque and natural embellishments, so ancient and yet so modern, as it were, and a never failing source of interest to anyone with a knowledge of geology. Mr. Anthony Tindale during his spare time has made a study of the subject and, perhaps, knows as much about the different strata of this district as anyone else.

Lying close to the garden fence, he points out a most curious relic of bygone ages in the shape of an immense stone with two large holes worn as round as if machine drilled, which he attributes to the action of the sea-water and pebbles - the motion of which, of course, is rotary, and in time, no doubt, would have bored their way into the solid rock, just as we see blow-holes on our own coast. The rock in question moreover is thickly impregnated with various kinds of marine shells and parasitical growths, and would form a useful as well as an ornamental addition to any fernery or conservatory, the holes in question acting as a fountain spray amidst fantastic rockery and ferns. This is, no doubt, what Mr. Tindale will ultimately do with it should he remain at Torrie Lodge.

The fall in cattle may be said to have reduced Torrie Lodge from a state of affluence to one of bankruptcy: a sad fact, which has made the whole countryside sympathise with this estimable and popular family. I have travelled the whole of the Goulburn, and heard nothing but praise in reference to Mr. Anthony Tindale, who has followed the old proverb of doing unto others, etc., and, altliongh I am a comparative stranger to him, I cannot refrain from expressing my sympathy with all at Torrie Lodge.

The high-class cattle which have been bred here are all the result of Bylong blood in the first instance, and have earned a good reputation wherever they have been sent. Queensland buyers, as a rule, make special journeys to this part to choose the cattle themselves and can generally be supplied with what they require. The day unfortunately has gone by when an owner could sell his bulls to advantage in this colony, receiving perhaps, as much as twenty guineas for calves, that now-a-days might not bring half that amount. The supply has long since overtaken the demand, and breeders have become discouragcd in consequence.

In other branches of stock, Mr. Tindale has also made a name, especially in connection with good coaching horses, the progeny at Torrie Lodge having been sired by Lord Kembla, a handsome brown horse with black points.

It is a pity to see so fertile a spot as this destitute of any great amount of cultivation, nothing being grown beyond what will just suffice for home use. In proof of the fertility of the soil, it may be stated that the owner of this place has seen oats attain a height of 7 feet, cleanly showing that the soil must be possessed of extra strong properties. Portions of the estate have been sold from time to time to selectors, and have realized satisfactory prices. One of these settlers, Dale by name; purchased 4000 acres at 22s Gd, (c.p.), and 35s (freehold). Another is Davis, whose hard working characteristics have proved him to be a very desirable neighbour, and who has gone in on rather a large scale for fattening and breeding cattle, besides putting extensive areas under the plough. These are the stamp of yeomen who help to send the colony along, and give backbone to the agricultural classes.

Touching the live subject of land taxation, Mr. Tindale, who is an out and out freetrader, is inclined to the opinion, that the present system of levying on the squatting community will subsequently be the means of splitting up our large estates and leasing land to tenants, who in a measure will lighten the burden that landowners now have to bear. In other words the lessee will pay the tax. This is by no means unlikely, for quite recently Mr. Vincent Dowling, of Rylstone, has been endeavouring to procure suitable tenants, with no other reason - presumably - than to relieve him of the onus of taxation. All is fair in love and politics, and who shall blame Mr. Dowling for looking after Number One?

Before quitting Torrie Lodge I had my curiosity, at length satisfied by seeing Mr. Tindale give an exhibition of his powers as a water-finder by means of the divining-rod, a subject mentioned in a previous article. Our coup de main took place in one of the paddocks where water in some part was believed to exist owing to a well-having been sunk in an orchard some distance off with good results. The 'rod' - so called - is simply a long forked stick, the prongs of which are held in either hand, so that the apex may just touch the hat's rim. Mr. Tindale having arranged it so, proceeded to walk slowly, with hands firmly set across the paddock, whilst I scrutinised him like ahawk in case he was trying to 'have' me.

When about a couple of hundred yards on our journey, Mr. Tindale remarked, 'I'm beginning to feel it quiver,' and watching the willow carefully there was not the least doubt about it. From the perpendicular, the fork had gradually dropped to the horizontal, bending naturally towards the stream we were crossing, aud then remained at right angles when Mr. Tindale stopped and exclaimed, 'Now this is the middle and deepest part of the stream.'

It was quite interesting at this point to watch how excited the willow stick became as if thirsting for water, whilst the holder remained quite composed talking of various things not connected with the subject. Continuing across the stream the willow soon 'began to resume its former position and at length was quite perpendicular when the water was crossed.

‘Now,’ remarked Mr Tindale, ‘are you convinced that there is something in this?' 'Quite,' I answered, and henceforth any of my readers who may be inclined to doubt its veracity had better get a willow stick and try, because I am told it will act in nine cases out of ten, the tenth, of course, referring to those nerveless individuals who have no electricity in them - not even if they hung on to a 10,000 volt dynamo. Since this little business of finding water has been proved, it may be that Moses, in similar fashion, made water gush forth from the rock - which perhaps explains the miracle (‘Among the Pastoralists and Producers.’, 11 July 1896. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article132403444). .

Marriage of a childJohn King LethbridgeViolet Kate TindaleView this family
1898 (aged 59 years)

Bankrupt 30 March 1899 (aged 60 years)

Note: Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy

[Notice under Section 11 of the Bankruptcy Act, 1898.] In the Supreme Court of New South Wales. (13,371) IN BANKRUPTCY. Re Anthony Nesbit Tindale, of Torrie Lodge, Bylong, grazier. NOTICE is hereby given that a Sequestration Order has this day been made against the abovenamed bankrupt, on his own petition. - Dated at Sydney, this 27th day of March, A.D. 1899, ARTHUR HENRY, Registrar in Bankruptcy. 4498 3s. 6d.

Move to Nepean December 1903 (aged 64 years)

Note: KERRABEE.

KERRABEE.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Tindale are leaving our midst, and proceeding to the Nepean, where they will reside in future. (Maitland Weekly Mercury Saturday 12 December 1903, p. 7)

Death 12 August 1904 (aged 65 years)
Note: DEATHS

DEATHS

TINDALE. - August 12, at Torrie Lodge Bylong Anthony Nesbitt Tindale, youngest son of the late John Richard Tindale aged 65 years. (Sydney Morning Herald Monday 22 August 1904, p. 6)

Family with parents
father
18091872
Birth: about 1809
Death: 6 June 1872Clydeville House, New Town, Tasmania, Australia
mother
Marriage Marriage1830
8 years
elder brother
3 years
himself
18391904
Birth: 1839 30
Death: 12 August 1904Torrie Lodge, Bylong, New South Wales, Australia
brother
1888
Death: 1888Dubbo Hospital, Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia
Family with Annie MacDonald
himself
18391904
Birth: 1839 30
Death: 12 August 1904Torrie Lodge, Bylong, New South Wales, Australia
wife
Marriage Marriage1871
23 months
daughter
1872
Birth: 12 November 1872 33Hooks Family Hotel, West Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
14 months
daughter
16 months
son
17 months
daughter
18751958
Birth: 28 September 1875 36Royal Hotel, West Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
Death: July 195841 Bulkara Road, Bellevue Hill, New South Wales, Australia
21 months
daughter
1877
Birth: 8 June 1877 38Hodgsons Royal Hotel, West Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
19 months
daughter
3 years
son
3 years
daughter
Family with Catherine MacDonald
himself
18391904
Birth: 1839 30
Death: 12 August 1904Torrie Lodge, Bylong, New South Wales, Australia
wife
Marriage Marriage30 July 1885St Johns, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
18 months
daughter
2 years
son
18881978
Birth: 1888 49
Death: 8 November 1978Ryde Hospital, Ryde, New South Wales, Australia
2 years
son
Marriage

MARRIAGE.

TINDALE - MACDONALD. - July 30th, at St. John's, Darlinghurst, by the Rev. E. G. CraNew South Walesick, Anthony N. Tindale, of Torrie Lodge, Bylong, to Kate, daughter of the late Alexander Macdonald, Kerrabee, Denman. (Maitland Mercury Saturday 8 August 1885 p.1)

Marriage

MARRIAGE.

TINDALE - MACDONALD. July 30th, at St. John's, Darlinghurst, by the Rev. E. G. Cranswick, Anthony N. Tindale, of Torrie Lodge, Bylong, to Kate, daughter of the late Alexander Macdonald, Kerrabee, Denman.

Torrie Lodge

Two of the largest and most important land-holders in this district are Messrs. William and Anthony Tindale, whoso homes are not very far apart - the former residing at Sunnyside, which is quite close to Bylong home-station. These gentlemen are both extensive breeders of bulls, and some very good horses.

That which would appeal to a geologist's fancy more than anything else in connection with the older portion, composed of limestone with a beautiful grain in it, is the presence of marine shells found embedded in certain blocks, clearly proving that this district, from which the stone was quarried, must at one period have been under water. It is quite a novelty to examine the stone-work and see these picturesque and natural embellishments, so ancient and yet so modern, as it were, and a never failing source of interest to anyone with a knowledge of geology. Mr. Anthony Tindale during his spare time has made a study of the subject and, perhaps, knows as much about the different strata of this district as anyone else.

Lying close to the garden fence, he points out a most curious relic of bygone ages in the shape of an immense stone with two large holes worn as round as if machine drilled, which he attributes to the action of the sea-water and pebbles - the motion of which, of course, is rotary, and in time, no doubt, would have bored their way into the solid rock, just as we see blow-holes on our own coast. The rock in question moreover is thickly impregnated with various kinds of marine shells and parasitical growths, and would form a useful as well as an ornamental addition to any fernery or conservatory, the holes in question acting as a fountain spray amidst fantastic rockery and ferns. This is, no doubt, what Mr. Tindale will ultimately do with it should he remain at Torrie Lodge.

The fall in cattle may be said to have reduced Torrie Lodge from a state of affluence to one of bankruptcy: a sad fact, which has made the whole countryside sympathise with this estimable and popular family. I have travelled the whole of the Goulburn, and heard nothing but praise in reference to Mr. Anthony Tindale, who has followed the old proverb of doing unto others, etc., and, altliongh I am a comparative stranger to him, I cannot refrain from expressing my sympathy with all at Torrie Lodge.

The high-class cattle which have been bred here are all the result of Bylong blood in the first instance, and have earned a good reputation wherever they have been sent. Queensland buyers, as a rule, make special journeys to this part to choose the cattle themselves and can generally be supplied with what they require. The day unfortunately has gone by when an owner could sell his bulls to advantage in this colony, receiving perhaps, as much as twenty guineas for calves, that now-a-days might not bring half that amount. The supply has long since overtaken the demand, and breeders have become discouragcd in consequence.

In other branches of stock, Mr. Tindale has also made a name, especially in connection with good coaching horses, the progeny at Torrie Lodge having been sired by Lord Kembla, a handsome brown horse with black points.

It is a pity to see so fertile a spot as this destitute of any great amount of cultivation, nothing being grown beyond what will just suffice for home use. In proof of the fertility of the soil, it may be stated that the owner of this place has seen oats attain a height of 7 feet, cleanly showing that the soil must be possessed of extra strong properties. Portions of the estate have been sold from time to time to selectors, and have realized satisfactory prices. One of these settlers, Dale by name; purchased 4000 acres at 22s Gd, (c.p.), and 35s (freehold). Another is Davis, whose hard working characteristics have proved him to be a very desirable neighbour, and who has gone in on rather a large scale for fattening and breeding cattle, besides putting extensive areas under the plough. These are the stamp of yeomen who help to send the colony along, and give backbone to the agricultural classes.

Touching the live subject of land taxation, Mr. Tindale, who is an out and out freetrader, is inclined to the opinion, that the present system of levying on the squatting community will subsequently be the means of splitting up our large estates and leasing land to tenants, who in a measure will lighten the burden that landowners now have to bear. In other words the lessee will pay the tax. This is by no means unlikely, for quite recently Mr. Vincent Dowling, of Rylstone, has been endeavouring to procure suitable tenants, with no other reason - presumably - than to relieve him of the onus of taxation. All is fair in love and politics, and who shall blame Mr. Dowling for looking after Number One?

Before quitting Torrie Lodge I had my curiosity, at length satisfied by seeing Mr. Tindale give an exhibition of his powers as a water-finder by means of the divining-rod, a subject mentioned in a previous article. Our coup de main took place in one of the paddocks where water in some part was believed to exist owing to a well-having been sunk in an orchard some distance off with good results. The 'rod' - so called - is simply a long forked stick, the prongs of which are held in either hand, so that the apex may just touch the hat's rim. Mr. Tindale having arranged it so, proceeded to walk slowly, with hands firmly set across the paddock, whilst I scrutinised him like ahawk in case he was trying to 'have' me.

When about a couple of hundred yards on our journey, Mr. Tindale remarked, 'I'm beginning to feel it quiver,' and watching the willow carefully there was not the least doubt about it. From the perpendicular, the fork had gradually dropped to the horizontal, bending naturally towards the stream we were crossing, aud then remained at right angles when Mr. Tindale stopped and exclaimed, 'Now this is the middle and deepest part of the stream.'

It was quite interesting at this point to watch how excited the willow stick became as if thirsting for water, whilst the holder remained quite composed talking of various things not connected with the subject. Continuing across the stream the willow soon 'began to resume its former position and at length was quite perpendicular when the water was crossed.

‘Now,’ remarked Mr Tindale, ‘are you convinced that there is something in this?' 'Quite,' I answered, and henceforth any of my readers who may be inclined to doubt its veracity had better get a willow stick and try, because I am told it will act in nine cases out of ten, the tenth, of course, referring to those nerveless individuals who have no electricity in them - not even if they hung on to a 10,000 volt dynamo. Since this little business of finding water has been proved, it may be that Moses, in similar fashion, made water gush forth from the rock - which perhaps explains the miracle (‘Among the Pastoralists and Producers.’, 11 July 1896. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article132403444). .

Bankrupt

Bankruptcy

[Notice under Section 11 of the Bankruptcy Act, 1898.] In the Supreme Court of New South Wales. (13,371) IN BANKRUPTCY. Re Anthony Nesbit Tindale, of Torrie Lodge, Bylong, grazier. NOTICE is hereby given that a Sequestration Order has this day been made against the abovenamed bankrupt, on his own petition. - Dated at Sydney, this 27th day of March, A.D. 1899, ARTHUR HENRY, Registrar in Bankruptcy. 4498 3s. 6d.

Move to Nepean

KERRABEE.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Tindale are leaving our midst, and proceeding to the Nepean, where they will reside in future. (Maitland Weekly Mercury Saturday 12 December 1903, p. 7)

Death

DEATHS

TINDALE. - August 12, at Torrie Lodge Bylong Anthony Nesbitt Tindale, youngest son of the late John Richard Tindale aged 65 years. (Sydney Morning Herald Monday 22 August 1904, p. 6)