3.4. Key issues

Name

Lister, Annie (1848-1879)

First interment in August 1879, the burial took place before the land was formally set aside for a cemetery in October 1879. Annie was the second wife of Matthew Lister, the proprietor of the Ship Inn, Newcastle. Annie died at John Anderson’s home ‘Bellevue’. Two pine trees, planted at ‘Bellevue’ were donated by Matthew in her memory (Lake Macquarie Family History Group).

Marks, Albert (1883-1912

Of the Marks family, Albert, a miner together with his brother-in-law was killed in a roof fall mine accident at Wallarah Coal Co. mine, Catherine Hill Bay (1912 'MINING FATALITY.').

Marks, Family - Henry, Charles and Maurice

A pioneering family. Henry Marks had settled in the area prior to 1870 and was running a coach service between Newcastle and Belmont. Charles and Maurice Marks were amongst petitioners for a school for their children in 1873. Both were fisherman, an important occupation. John Marks, son of Charles was one of three men drowned whilst fishing. Maurice gave land for the Methodist Church. The family gave their name to Marks Point (Clouten 1967:171; Maurice Marks; 1883 'Sad Boating Fatality.').

Robinson, Roland (1912-1992)

A poet first published in 1944, he was part of a group that promoted indigenous Australian ideas and customs. He travelled extensively in the outback in support of Aboriginal people. Awards: Patrick White Prize 1974; Emeritus Professor -Literature Board of the Australia Council 1982; Order of Australia 1988; Honorary Doctor of Letters, University of Newcastle University 1991; Freeman of the City of Lake Macquarie 1991 (Roland Robinson).

Memorial