Our focus for today is a teacher and headmistress who, in her later years, resided at Carey Bay.
In 1941 Dorothy found herself as a witness in a court case
1941 'IN THE COURTS', The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954), 3 March, p. 2. , viewed 29 Aug 2024, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article167427831
"The war years brought some changes for both staff and pupils. A Social Services Club formed by Miss Henson, made clothes, knitted socks and scarves, cooked and raised money for the war effort. This was a fine example of the school giving expression to its motto of ‘Service’. The geography of Newcastle meant that there was a real danger of attack and so preparations were made. The school gained a stretcher, a first aid kit and an air raid trench in the grounds. Regular air raid drills were conducted, and everyone had to practice walking home in case an attack crippled the public transport system."
https://www.centraltohunter.com/history/newcastle-central-domestic-science-school/
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| 1947 'Miss D. Henson Feted On Eve Of Retirement', The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954), 23 December, p. 8. , viewed 29 Aug 2024, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158780983 |
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Individual Facts |
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Birth |
28 Oct 1889 |
New South Wales, Australia |
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Occupation |
1925 (about age 36) |
Mistress; Newcastle Central Public School, Newcastle, New
South Wales, Australia |
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Residence |
1930 (about age 41) |
23 Barton Street, Mayfield, New South Wales, Australia |
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Residence |
17 Apr 1950 (age 60) |
Carey Bay, New South Wales, Australia |
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Occupation |
17 Apr 1950 (age 60) |
Headmistress; Newcastle Home Science School, Newcastle,
New South Wales, Australia |
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Residence |
1977 (about age 88) |
21 Brighton Avenue, Toronto, New South Wales, Australia |
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Death |
27 Sep 1977 (age 87) |
Carey Bay, New South Wales, Australia |
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Cremation |
aft 27 Sep 1977 (after age 87) |
Newcastle Memorial Park, Beresfield, New South Wales,
Australia |
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Alt. Name |
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D Henson |
References
References: Dorothy Muriel Henson
Birth
NSW Birth Registration : HENSON DOROTHY M 5984/1889 JOSHUA B EMILY B ASHFIELD
Ancestry.com. New South Wales, Australia, Teachers’ Rolls, 1869-1908 [database
on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
Name
Dorothy M Henson
Age
19
Birth Date
28 Oct 1889
Employment or Appointment Year
1908
Residence Place
New South Wales, Australia
Occupation (1925): Ancestry.com. New
South Wales, Australia, Public Service Lists, 1858-1960 [database on-line].
Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
State Records Authority of New South Wales; Kingswood, New South Wales,
Australia; Returns of the Colony; Series: NRS 1286; File: Public Service Lists
(Blue Books); Reel: 3617
Residence (1930): Ancestry.com.
Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA:
Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
Residence (17 April 1950): http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article140642415
Occupation (17 April 1950): 1. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article140642415
https://www.centraltohunter.com/newcastle-home-science-high-school/
"The end of 1947 saw the departure of Miss Dorothy Henson, the longest
serving headmistress of this school, having served in this capacity at
Newcastle Central Domestic since 1933 a total of 24 years; "
Residence (1977): Ancestry.com.
Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA:
Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
Original data: Australian Electoral Commission. [Electoral roll].
Death (27 September 1977)
NSW Death Registration
HENSON DOROTHY MURIEL 106321/1977 JOSHUA BINNINGTON EMILY BERNARD 101
Sydney Morning Herald 28SEP1977 Ryerson Index
HINSON Dorothy M Death notice 27SEP1977 Death 87
at Carey Bay Hospital, Toronto
Cremation (after 27 September 1977):
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/193520296/dorothy-henson
Location
of Ashes - E G W 15/1 B/89
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