[Index]
Richard Penrose CHRISTOE (1903 - 1970)
Children Self + Spouses Parents Grandparents Greatgrandparents
Richard Penrose CHRISTOE (1903 - 1970) William Herbert Berwick CHRISTOE (1863 - 1934) John Penrose CHRISTOE



Dorothea Juliana BLOOD



Agnes Mathie MADILL (1875 - 1953) Richard MADILL (1845 - 1909) Joseph MADILL
Sarah (MADILL) THOMPSON
Elizabeth Cusine (Consine) MATHIE (1842 - 1915) John MATHIE (1809 - 1877)
Elizabeth WALLACE (1817 - 1855)
b. 1903 at Queensland, Australia
d. 1970 at Queensland, Australia aged 67
Near Relatives of Richard Penrose CHRISTOE (1903 - 1970)
Relationship Person Born Birth Place Died Death Place Age
Grandfather John Penrose CHRISTOE
Grandmother Dorothea Juliana BLOOD
Grandfather Richard MADILL abt 1845 Cootehill, Co Cavan, Ireland 1909 Mackay, Queensland, Australia 64
Grandmother Elizabeth Cusine (Consine) MATHIE 1842 Gorbals, Lanarkshire, Scotland 1915 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 73

Father William Herbert Berwick CHRISTOE 1863 Orange, NSW, Australia 1934 Queensland, Australia 71
Mother Agnes Mathie MADILL 1875 Queensland, Australia 1953 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 78

Self Richard Penrose CHRISTOE 1903 Queensland, Australia 1970 Queensland, Australia 67

Sister Dorothy Cuisine Jean CHRISTOE 1901 Queensland, Australia
Sister Muriel Berrick Wallace CHRISTOE 1902 Queensland, Australia 1972 Queensland, Australia 70
Sister Isabel Lillian Edith CHRISTOE 1905 Queensland, Australia 1948 Mackay, Queensland, Australia 43

Uncle Charles Penrose CHRISTOE 1941 Queensland, Australia
Aunt Julia Eugenie CUVET
Uncle Francis Le Breton CHRISTOE 1900 Queensland, Australia
Aunt Ellen Rachel ASHBEE
Uncle Matthew Henry CHRISTOE 1921 Queensland, Australia
Aunt Elizabeth Sarah Thompson MADILL 1871 Mackay, Queensland, Australia 07 Oct 1929 Mackay, Queensland, Australia 58
Uncle Robert ARMSTRONG Nov 1861 Comragh, Co. Waterford, Ireland 21 Feb 1942 Mackay, Queensland, Australia 80
Aunt Josephine May (Mary) MADILL 1873 Queensland, Australia 1935 Townsville, Queensland, Australia 62
Uncle William Samuel DAVIES 1867 Queensland, Australia 1955 Queensland, Australia 88
Aunt Jane Akinson MADILL 1877 Queensland, Australia 1967 Queensland, Australia 90
Uncle Samuel Douglas MCBRIDE 1927 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Uncle John Kaven MADILL 31 Dec 1878 Queensland, Australia 1953 Mackay, Queensland, Australia 75
Aunt Violet Gertrude BELL
Uncle Joseph Wallace MADILL 29 Jan 1881 Queensland, Australia 1963 Queensland, Australia 82
Aunt Christobel Olive May PERRY 1899 Queensland, Australia 1972 Queensland, Australia 73
Uncle Richard Thompson MADILL 28 Aug 1883 Queensland, Australia 1884 Queensland, Australia 1

Cousin Marie Isabel CHRISTOE 1880 Queensland, Australia
Cousin Julie Frances CHRISTOE 1882 Queensland, Australia
Cousin John Edward CHRISTOE 1884 Queensland, Australia 1943 Queensland, Australia 59
Cousin Venetia Caroline Victoria CHRISTOE 1887 Queensland, Australia 1946 Queensland, Australia 59
Cousin Charles CHRISTOE 1888 Queensland, Australia 1895 Queensland, Australia 7
Cousin Thomas Acheson ARMSTRONG 09 Jul 1891 Queensland, Australia 12 Oct 1917 Passchendaele, Ypres, Belgium 26
Cousin Elizabeth ARMSTRONG 1894 Queensland, Australia
Cousin Ann ARMSTRONG 1896 Queensland, Australia 1896 Queensland, Australia 0
Cousin Eileen Mary ARMSTRONG 1902 Queensland, Australia
Cousin Grace May ARMSTRONG 1906 Queensland, Australia
Cousin John Stewart DAVIES 1904 Queensland, Australia 1963 Queensland, Australia 59
Cousin Reginald Victor DAVIES 1907 Queensland, Australia
Cousin Douglas Wallace MCBRIDE 1912 Queensland, Australia
Cousin Olive May MADILL 1912 Queensland, Australia

Brother in Law Lindsay Livingstone DOWZER 1897 Queensland, Australia 1961 Queensland, Australia 64
Brother in Law Robert MAGEE
Events in Richard Penrose CHRISTOE (1903 - 1970)'s life
Date Age Event Place Notes Src
1903 Richard Penrose CHRISTOE was born Queensland, Australia Reg No 1903/1561 52
1934 31 Death of father William Herbert Berwick CHRISTOE (aged 71) Queensland, Australia Note 1 52
1953 50 Death of mother Agnes Mathie MADILL (aged 78) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Note 2 52, 60
1970 67 Richard Penrose CHRISTOE died Queensland, Australia Note 3 18
Note 1: Reg No 1934/4338

Daily Mercury (Mackay) 29 Nov 1934
MR W.H. B. CHRISTOE.
The community, generally, and Far-
lelgh district in particular, were deeply
moved when they learned of the death
on Tuesday of William Herbert Ber
wick Christoe, who passed away early
that morning after a comparatively
brief illness. Deceased was secretary
of Farlelgh Cooperative Sugar Milling
Association, and a citizen whose actlv-
ties in many spheres of public endeav
or since coming to this district, about
30 years ago, were uniformly valu
able. Farlelgh is indebted for much
of its progress to Mr. Christoe's un
tiring association with Its social and
industrial activities. Deceased was
born at Orange , (N.S. Wales) on
March 22, 1863, and was the son of
the. late Mr. J.P. Christoe, mining
assayer and geologist, who was for
many years connected with mining in
terests in Central Queensland, and
was a grandson of Dr. Blood Smyth
Deceased's father was closely identi
fied with mining development In N.S.
Wales and Queensland. He was early
on Cloncurry and had extensive In
terests In Copperfleld, also being as
sociated with other well-known fields.
After a number of years In N.S.
Wales, Victoria, and South Australia,
the family head returned to Central
Queensland, and subsequently came to
Mackay. It was at Clermont that de-
ceased, as a young man, joined the
A.J.S. Bank. He rapidly rose to the
position of accountant, and while oc
cupying this position at Rockhamp
ton he resigned to accept a position
with his brother-in-law, the late Aub
urn Dowling, on Talgai West station,
in the Toowomba district. Later he re
turned to Clermont, and started
business on his own account as stock,
station, and commission agent. 'Min-
ing was In the blood,' as he often re
marked, and the urge for the touch of
gold— which opened mountains and
'unlocked lands'— created visions or
roads leading to some new Eldorado.
It was during a holiday visit to his
father who was managing mining
operations at Eungella and Mt. Brit
ten, that he met and married Miss
Agnes M. Madill. The marriage took
place in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church
and was performed by the Rev. Dr.
Gibson. M.A., a. particular friend of
the family.
Mr. and Mrs. Christoe resided in
the Central West for several years,
but about 30 years ago came to Mac
kay. His first engagement was on
the clerical staff of Plane Creek mill
and a year later he was engaged by
the then Farleigh Estate Sugar Co.
Ltd., as accountant. He retained this
position until the mill was purchased
by the farmers, when he was ap
pointed secretary, of the Farleigh Co
operative Sugar Milling Association,
which position he held until his death
closed a fine record of 29 years con
tinuous service, during which he saw
many changes in the industry. He
had the satisfaction of seeing the mill
win through to its present high
standard of efficiency, and, holding
such an important executive position,
he was deserving of some share of the
credit of the success that was at
tained. He was a man of remarkable
vitality and enjoyed splendid health
up till quite recently. When compelled
to enter a private hospital a few
weeks go it was the first occasion he
had been an inmate of any hospital.
A heart affection developed from an
attack of asthma, and he was unable
to withstand the complications that
supervened, though hopes were held
out frequently that his indomitable
will would enable him to pull through.
He had reached the age of 71 years.
He was quietly popular with the mill
management, staff, employees, and
suppliers, and his numerous acts of
kindness and consideration will not
soon be forgotten.
Apart from his official position as
mill secretary, Farleigh has reason to
remember him. He was the first
school committee secretary, and it
was due largely to his efforts that a
State school was established in the
locality. For a number of years he
was secretary of Farleigh School of
Arts, and treasurer of the Farlelgh
Presbyterian Church. A splendid ath
lete. In his young days, he engaged in
many branches of sport. He excelled
at cricket and was a Central Queens
land representative for many years.
After taking up residence at Farleigh
he often displayed the artistry of his
younger days and was always willing
to direct youthful players along cor
rect lines. . He was a selector of Far
lelgh Cricket Club, and its official um
pire. During the Great War he was
an indefatigable worker for providing
comforts for the men on active service.
In this work his capacity for organ
isation was brought to the forefront,
and he built a lasting reputation for
the excellence and efficiency of his
management of all activities with
which hewas associated. The Farleigh
Sock and Comfort fund was inaugur
ated by him, and Diggers well know
the cheer which they received as a
result of this fine effort. The confid
ence reposed in 'Bill' Christoe, as
he was familiarly known, was an as
surance of generous public support.
and his many sterling qualities inspired
helpers to greater deeds. The present
Honor Roll at Farleigh is another
memorial to his public spirited actions
and in numerous other directions can
be found testimony at Farleigh of the
service performed by him. The free
dom of his home to all callers, hospit
ality, advice, and help were gifts
which he distributed widely. His de
mise occasioned expressions of pro
found sympathy and many were the
fine tributes paid to one of noble and
unselfish character who will be
greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife, three
daughters, and one son. The daugh
ters are Mrs. L. Dowzer (Tully), Mrs.
R . Magee (River Estate, Mackay),
and Miss Muriel Christoe (Farleigh)
and son, Mr. Richard Christoe (Far
lelgh). He leaves three grandchild
ren. Also surviving him is his step-
mother, Mrs. J.P. Christoe (Brls-.
-bane), brother, Mr. C.P.; Christoe,
who is also residing in Brisbane, re-
cently retired from the position of
Secretary and accountant with Buss
Bros., Bundaberg and better known
in Mackay as liquidator of Farleigh
mill; also a sister, Mrs. Auburn
Dowling (Toowoomba) . Surviving
brothers and sisters of Mrs. Christoe
are Messrs. J. W. Madill (Marian),
J. R. Madill (Mareeba), Mrs. D. S.
McBrlde (Nambour), and Mrs. W. S.
Davies (Townsville)
As a mark of respect Farleigh mill
was closed on Tuesday afternoon to
allow the staff and employees to at
tend the funeral, which took place
from St. Paul's Presbyterian Church,
where service was conducted by Rev.
R. Bardon, B.A., who also conducted
the service at the graveside. The
funeral cortege was large and very
representative. Pall-bearers were : —
Messrs. T. G. Mulherin (former
Chairman of Farleigh mill directors),
R. I. Robertson (present Chairman),
W. B. Fordyce (director), A. G.
Powell (manager National Bank), J.
W. Madill, and F. Knobel. Domes,
wreaths, floral tributes, and messages
of sympathy were received in large
numbers. Public tributes were for
waicli'il by Farleigh mill staff, Cane
Suppliers, Mill Employees, Directors,
Engine-drivers, and Fitters, Farleighg
Estate Sugar Co., (Bundaberg), Dir
ectors Racecourse Cooperative Sugar
Association, Directors and Officers
Amalgamated Sugar Mills Ltd.. Mac
kay Sugar Manufacturers' Association,
Directors and Staff, Shepherds Anvil
Stores, Directors, Manager, and Staff
of North Eton Mill, Camerons Pty.
Ltd., Beirne Ltd., T. J. Leonard and C.
Storey, and many others, as follow : —
Mother, Muriel, and Dick; Dorothy.h
Lindsay, and children; Belle and Bob;
H. Iwers, R. I. Robinson and family,
Wallace and Olive, J. S. Pollard. Mr.
and Mrs. A. Grant, directors of
Racecourse mill, G. E. Jones & Co,,
Holliday family. Mr. and Mrs. A. V.
Gaylard and family; Mr. and Mrs. A.
Single. Mr. and Mrs. H. Single. Mr.
and Mrs. A. T. Hancock and family,
Mr. and Mrs. Osborne, Mr. and Mrs.
C. N. Andrew and family, Mr. and
Mrs. E. Wysling and family, V. and E.
Allen, J. T. O'Riordan and family, Mr.
and Mrs. J. J. Litzow, a little friend
Ailsa, Mr. and Mrs. Chidlow and
familvy, all at Bolton, Mr. and Mrs.
F. Knobel, Camerons and Gert and
Ted, Mr. and Mrs. C. Milton (Far
leigh), Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Flower,
Mr. and Mrs. H. Bode and family,
Charlie and Mona Croker family, Mr.
and Mrs. G. J. . Garner and family.
Mr. and Mrs. .J. A. Hancock and
family, Allan and Eileen, Mr. and
Mrs. French and family, McKenzie
family (Rockhampton). Archie and
Daisy, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Den-
man and familv. Mr. and Mrs. S. J.
Axam and family, Mr. and Mrs. E;
Freeman and family, Mr. and Mrs. A.
Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. P Den
ning, Mr. J. Smith, and Miss Mat
thews, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wright,
Elin and Frank, Mr. and Mrs. F. H.
Stevens, Mr. A. P. Bowerman, Mr. R.
Hamilton and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Tom Mulherin, Mr. and Mrs Watt,
Mr. and Mrs. A. Koshevatkin, and
Mr. and Mrs. G. Hancock and family.
Note 2: Reg No 1953/44116

The Daily Mercury (Mackay) 6 July 1953
THE death occurred in Brisbane on Friday of Mrs. Agnes Mathie Christoe, at the age of 78.
Mrs. .Christoe, whose husband predeceased her in 1934, was the third daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Madill, of Mackay.
Mrs. Christoe spent the first three years of her married life to 1903 in the west before coming back to Mackay to settle at Farleigh, where her husband, the late Mr. W. H. B. Christoe, was secretary of Farleigh mill for 29 years.
Church life
After Mr. Christoe's death Mrs. Christoe lived in Grant-street, Mackay. She was a member of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Choir together With her sisters and brothers.
During World War I she took an active part in war work, particularly for t h e Comforts Fund. She took a keen interest in her church, being both member and guild member. She was organiser and first president of the C.W.A. at Farleigh.
Although in her latter years she was unable to attend church she listened each Sunday to the broadcast service from St. Paul's. Her funeral took place from St. Paul's Presbyterian Church yesterday and was largely attended, both at the church and graveside.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. L. L. Douzer, of Babinda, and Miss Muriel Christoe, a son, Mr. R. P. Christoe, of Mackay, a sister, Mrs. Jean McBride, of Nambour, and a brother, Mr. Wallace Madill. of Mackay. There are eight grand children.
In navy
Her eldest grandson, E. R. A. Douzer, R.A.N., is at present in England in H.M.A.S. Sydney. He was in the naval Coronation contingent from Australia.
Pall bearers at the funeral were Messrs. W. Holding, C.H. McGinn, D. Isbistor, K. Weir, C. McGown and R. Davies.
Note 3: 1970 C7094 Richard Penrose Christoe William Herbert Berwick Christoe and Agnes Mathie Madill
Source References:
18. Type: Vital Record, Abbr: Queensland bdm index, Title: Queensland bdm index
- Reference = (Death)
- Notes: 1970 C7094 Richard Penrose Christoe William Herbert Berwick Christoe and Agnes Mathie Madill
52. Type: Australia Birth Marriage Death Index 1787 - 1985 Record
- Reference = (Birth)
- Notes: Reg No 1903/1561