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- OBITUARY
SEPTIMUS FAULKNER
By the death of Mr. S. Faulkner,
at tne age of 77, Narrabri lost a citi
zen who was very closely allied to
tne town's commercial advancement
for over half a century. The late
Mr. Faulkner, born at Castlemain,
Victoria, was one of., a family of
fourteen, having eleven brothers and
two sisters, who all predeceased him
except one brother, Thomas, of Mai
din, Victoria. When twenty-five years
of age he was sent by Messrs Elliot
Bros, to work for Edmund Fuss, who
was then making cordialB in Narrabri,
Seven years later, in 1891, Mr. Faulk
ner acquired the business from his
employer and started out for himself,
building a factory in Tlbbereona
street. This factory served him until
1913 when he erected the existing
plant and premises in Maltland Street.
Mr. Faulkner became associated
with the late Mr. Stafford in giving
Narrabri its first electric lighting
plant, while his energies were also
directed to controlling interests in a
butter factory and the Tibbereena
meat works. During the war thous
ands and thousands of frozen rabbits
were sent to the soldiers from the old
butter factory.
Mr. Faulkner was one of the first
to manufacture ice in Narrabri, and
when he controlled the Tibbereena
works, he supplied ice to all the North
western towns from' Gunnedah to
Walgett.
The cordials manufactured at Mr.
Faulkner's factory were of such qual
ity as to attract State-wide popular
ity. His soda water was specially in
demand, and still is with many of the
leading hotels In Sydney. Cases of
this famous soda water have been
shipped to England and other parts
nf rV-o wnrlH.
While a very keen and active busin
ess man, Mr. Faulkner always found
time to sponsor public movements. He
became Interested in municipal affairs
and was elected an alderman on Feb
ruary 1, 1908. He retained his spat at
the Council table until January 31,
1911, and was Mayor during 1910-11,
during which term he entertained
the then State Governor, Sir Gerald
Stlckland. After a brief retirement
an alderman, from November 1912 to
January 1913.
Any movement which had as its
cause the advancement of Narrabri
found favour with Mr.; Faulkner. For
man, a member of and committeeman
of the P., A. H. Association, a mem
ber and committeeman of the Narrabri
Jockey Club, and many other organ
isations won his support. In later
years ill-health caused retirement
from this very active life, but he re
mained a keen observer of all public
movements. Frequently his advice
was sought on several matters. A
prominent member of the Miwnnto
Order in early years, Mr. Faulkner
saw the foundation of the Lodge in
Narrabri, and while not being in con
stant attendnnce at meetings, display
ed an unfailing interest in the pro
gress made.
Possessing a generous nature, Mr.
Faulkner contributed to any plea for
assistance provided he believed the
call worthy. of support. Persons in
need were seldom turned away.
Deceased is survived by his wife,
whom he married in 1904, his first
wife predeceasing him many years
ago. There are no children by either
marriage.
The funeral was very largely atten
ded by his wide circle of friends, mem
bers of the M.U.I.O.O.F., and Masonic
Orders marching at the head of the
cortege. The funeral service was con
ducted by Rev. Wood, in conjunction
with the Lodges, the remains being
interred in the Presbyterian portion
of the cemetery. [3]
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Abt 1859 - 1936 (~ 77 years)
