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From: "trevor" <>
Subject: ROSMAN
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:26:11 +1000

The second instalment of my transcription of the 'Courier's' report of
evidence given before the Royal Commission at Tarnagulla contains evidence
from E. Rosman. I am pretty certain that this will be Edward Rosman,
husband of Charlotte nee PETERS.

Having a look over my notes, I see that I retrieved some information about
him 20 years ago, including his obituary in 1894. Because I believe some
Listers have an interest in the ROSMAN family, I thought I would post it to
the list.

Trevor

Death of Mr. E. Rosman, J.P.

One by one the pioneers of the district pass away, and it is with sincere
regret that we have to announce the death of Mr E. Rosman, the oldest and
one of the most highly respected residents of the town, which sad event took
place at his late residence on Wednesday about noon, after a long and
painful illness at the age of 66 years. Mr Rosman was a native of Cornwall,
England, but left home at an early age and entered an office in London,
where he received his first training as an accountant. After leaving the
London firm with whom he had been engaged, he travelled for a time and
entered a shipping office in Smyrna. Leaving this place he sailed to the
colony in 1852, just after gold had been discovered. On the rush breaking
out at this place (Sandy Creek as it was then known by) Mr Rosman made his
way to these diggings and has remained here ever since, nearly 40 years. He
worked in the alluvial before the reefs were discovered. After giving up
mining he was appointed manager for several companies, amongst others being
the Cambrian and Sandstone companies at Llanelly.. He has occupied the
position of director to a number of mines, the original Goldsborough G.M.
Co. (afterwards the famous Queen's Birthday) being one of the number. He
was always looked upon as an authority on mining. He kept a record of the
yields, not only of the mines with which he was connected but others also,
and was in possession of a quantity of useful data in connection with
mining. The deceased gentleman took an active part in public matters. At
the general election in August, 1884, he was elected a councillor for the
borough, and occupied a seat at the table until October last, when he was
compelled to retire owing to his illness, which prevented him from attending
to take the oath after being returned at the August elections. On his
retirement, general expressions of regret were uttered by all councillors at
the loss of such a useful and honorable colleague, and it was then hoped
that he would soon be strong enough to take his seat amongst then again but
such was not to be. He was a fair, honest, and sraightforward opponent, and
after a difference with any member at the board, it was forgotten when the
meeting adjourned, and was never afterwards referred to. He was appointed
Mayor in 1886, and during his term of office filled the position with tact
and ability, which won him golden opinions from his brother councillors. He
put his foot down firmly on unseemly and irrelevant discussions, and
carried the business through promptly. He was the most regular attendant at
the meetings and always punctual to the minute. We think that we can safely
say that he was, if not the best, one of the best councillors who have ever
sat at the table. By virtue of his office of Mayor he was appointed a
Justice of the Peace, and at the expiration of the term at the request of a
numerously signed petition of ratepayers he was permanently appointed a J.
P. He occupied a seat on the local bench at the police court with dignity,
and none were fairer or more impartial in the discharge of their duties than
Mr Rosman. He was one of the trustees of the local cemetery and also
secretary. He likewise filled the position of trustee for the local Wesleyan
Church and has for a great number of years been treasurer to that body. He
has been ailing off and on for several years past, but it was not until a
little over a year ago that anything serious was anticipated. Dr Dickson
was called in and treated Mr Rosman, but without success, and other doctors
were tried with no better result. For nearly 12 months past he has been
confined to his house but attended to his usual duties as commission agent
and other work, and it was hoped that in time he would be able to get about
again and resume his usual place in business. He gradually became worse, so
imperceptibly that for months it was
thought that he would get better. It was only during the last two or three
weeks that he has been confined to his bed. On Saturday last, however, it
was evident that the end was fast approaching, and from that time to the end
he quietly sank passing peaceably away at the time mentioned. The cause of
death was chronic rephritis [sic]. During his illness he was most carefully
attended by his loving wife and friends, who did all that lay in their
power for his relief and comfort, administering to his every need and doing
all that was possible to give him ease. The funeral took place yesterday at
the local cemetery and was largely attended by his friends throughout the
whole of the district, a great number following the remains to their last
resting place to pay a last tribute of respect to the memory of the deceased
gentleman. The councillors of the borough acted as pallbearers. Rev. H.
Saloway conducted the funeral service of the Wesleyan Church at the grave,
and the mortuary arrangements were carried out by Mr W. Roper. Mr Rosman
leaves a wife to mourn her loss. Much sympathy was expressed for Mrs Rosman
in her sad bereavement, and many letters and telegrams have been received
expressive of sorrow felt for her in her trouble.

From The Tarnagulla and Llanelly Courier Saturday 14, April 1894

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