Sir Stanley Charles BURBURY (1909-1995)
Tributes for faithful servant of Tasmania
By SUE BAILEY
SIR Stanley Burbury, who died yesterday, has been described as a most humane and compassionate man dedicated to serving his fellow Tasmanians.
The former Governor of Tasmania for nine years and former Chief Justice died at Calvary Hospital in Hobart.
Premier Ray Groom said Sir Stanley was a great Tasmanian and the first Australian citizen to be made Governor of the state.
"His appointment as Governor from 1973 to 1982 saw a change in the focus of the constitutional position of Governor and his contribution to the state and the interests of its citizens was outstanding.
"He was greatly admired and respected by the people of Tasmania and his death will be a cause of sadness throughout the state."
Sir Stanley, 84, was born in Perth, Western Australia, but spent nearly all his life in Tasmania, being educated at The Hutchins School and the University of Tasmania.
He had a distinguished legal career, was appointed a Queen's Counsel and served as Solicitor-General from 1952 to 1956 before becoming Chief Justice.
Former premier Doug Lowe said Sir Stanley was one of Tasmania's greatest servants.
"He was a great person, a very notable Tasmanian who was a person of national stature," he said.
"If you sought his advice on any personal matter it was always forthcoming."
Mr Lowe said Sir Stanley was a foundation member of the Liberal Party in Tasmania.
Retired judge Robert Nettlefold was abundant in his praise of Sir Stanley.
"He was a most humane man, he was a scholarly man and a man with total dedication to the law and the people of Tasmania," he said.
He described Sir Stanley as an excellent Governor.
Law Society of Tasmania president Chris Webster said Sir Stanley was well-respected among the legal profession.
Former Governor's Official Secretary Edward O'Farrell said he had the highest regard and warmest affection for the man for whom he worked for eight years.
"He had a formidable intellect combined with a deep compassion and understaning of his fellow human beings," he said.
"His wit and sense of the ridiculous was reserved for his intimates but they were real and percipient."
Sir Stanley is survived by his wife, Pearl, Lady Burbury.
Details of his funeral will be announced later.
(Source: The Mercury, 25 April 1995)
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Sydney BURBURY (1871-1938)
MR. SYDNEY BURBURY
Well Known As Pastoralist
Mr. Sydney Burbury, of Glen Morey, Woodbury, died at his residence yesterday morning. He had not been in good health for some time, and the end came suddenly, following a severe heart attack. The sixth son of the late Mr. William Burbury, of Inglewood, Andover, he was in his 68th year.
Mr. Burbury was wellknown as a pastoralist throughout the state, and possessed a wide circle of friends. His personal qualitiesd endeared him to all classes in the community. He took no active part in public matters, but his advice and opinion on all matters concerning land and stock were much sought and highly valued.
He leaves a widow, who is the eldest daughter of the late Major Lloyd Hood, and three sons and four daughters. The sons are John V., Stanley, and Philip Burbury, of Glen Morey; and the daughters Mesdames N. A. Jones, Warringa, Woodbury; A. Scott, Toorak (V); G. Scott, Broadmarsh; and R. Clemons, King Island.
The funeral will take place at Oatlands this afternoon.
(Source: The Mercury, Monday, 10 October 1938)
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Thomas BURBURY (1809-1870)
Another Old Colonist gone. Death has, of late, been obliterating the living evidences of the infancy of the colony, and severing the links that bind the present to the past generation. Our obituary to-day contains the announcement of the death of a highly respectable colonist, and one, if not old in years, of long standing. Mr Thomas Burbury, who died at Oatlands on Saturday, in the 61st year of his age, had been a resident of the Oatlands District for eight-and-thirty years, during which period he had been identified with every public movement, and was an active member of every public body. On Oatlands being constituted a municipality, he was elected a Councillor, and he has continued in office ever since. In every relation in life, he commanded the esteem and respect of his fellow men, and his conduct and opinion have always secured public confidence. The deceased gentleman has brought up a highly respectable family, of whom three sons and one daughter still survive. The late Mr. Arthur Burbury, solicitor, of Hobart Town, whose sad death caused much sensation some thirteen months ago, was the youngest son of the now deceased gentleman, and so great was the shock caused by the fate of a much-loved son, that the old gentleman has never been the same since. His remains will be carried to their last resting place to-morrow, leaving his late residence at 2 p.m.
(Source: The Mercury, 1 August 1870)
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Thomas James BURBURY (1858-1931)
Mr. T. J. Burbury
Well-known Pastoralist
The death occurred yesterday at his home, Park Farm, Jericho, of Mr. Thomas James Burbury, in his 74th year. The late Mr. Burbury, who, with Mrs. Burbury, celebrated last May, the 50th anniversary of their wedding, was a member of the well-known Midland pastoral family, and was himself a very successful farmer, and one of the pioneer breeders of Shropshire sheep. Throughout his career he devoted special attention to this breed, and was the holder of many valuable trophies won at agricultural shows in Tasmania, and in Melbourne and Sydney. His stud sheep have always brought high prices, reaching as much as 150 guineas.
Mr. T. J. Burbury was a son of the late Mr. William Burbury, of Inglewood, Andover, and the eldest of a family of thirteen. Following his marriage with a daughter of the late Rev. R. G. Gray, a former City Missionary at Hobart, he lived at Stonehouse, York Plains, but three years later took up residence at Park Farm, where he had lived for 47 years. He took a keen interest in public and local affairs, and was a municipal councillor for 25 years, having been warden for four terms. He was also for 10 years chairman of the local Court of Petty Sessions, and a churchwarden of St. James's, Jericho, fr a period of 20 years. With Mrs. Burbury he was an enthusiastic church worker. He leaves a widow, four sons, and five daughters.
The funeral will take place at Jericho at 4 p.m. to-morrow.
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(Source: The Mercury, Monday, 23 November 1931)
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William BURBURY (1836-1905)
William Burbury, J.P., and formerly M.H.A. for Oatlands, died last evening at the Fairfield private hospital, Hobart, after a lengthened and severe illness, in his 70th year. He was well known and much respected by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances as the owner of the Inglewood estate in the Oatlands district, of which district he was a native, the son of the late Thomas Burbury, who came to Tasmania from England in the very early days. The deceased was educated at Cambridge House Academy, Hobart, and when his school days were over he was placed in a mercanile establishment to learn the primary lessons of actual business life. In 1852 he joined his father in the management of Inglewood. After his father's death, and as years sped on, he gradually became the possessor of widely-extending estates in the Midlands, always an indefatigable worker, and with rare knowledge, skill, and judgment, attaining extraordinary success. Sheep breeding was his principal vocation and pride, and the fame of his Merino flocks is wide-spread. He became also one of the principal breeders of Shropshires in the colonies, and was first, in conjunction with Mr. George Wilson and the late Mr. James Wilson, to import pure-bred Shropshire sheep into Tasmania direct from England. In 1893 he retired from active business life, relegating it to his sons, who have well maintained the reputation of their sire. He still maintained an active interest in public affairs. As member of the Oatlands Municipal Council, as Warden, and as a memebr and chairman of the Oatlands Road Trust, and in minor capacities, he did the State some service which will long be remembered to his credit. In 1899 he consented to represent the Oatlands district in the House of Assembly, and was returned unopposed, a tribute to his ability and his conscientious regard for all things pertaining to the public welfare. He did good service in the House, and fully justified the choice of his constituents. He was married in 1857, and his name is perpetuated by eight sons and four daughters. Of grandchildren he has near upon two score. Thus the name of Burbury, respected and revered, will remain long in the land. The funeral of the deceased will take place at the Presbyterian Cemetery, Oatlands, on the 23rd inst.
(Source: The Mercury, 21 November 1905)
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