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The monument and memorials of St James' constitute a record

Summary

A list of all memorials is as follows, sortable by surname, memorial date and location. Clicking a name will show the full description:

Memorialised	Year	Location	Wikidata item
Collet Barker (1734 - 1831)	1831	North wall No. 137
Richard Hill (1782 - 1837)	1837	North wall No. 113
Margaret Kerr	1837	Stairs to gallery
John Gilbert (1812 - 1845)	1845	North wall No. 107
Edward Beatty	1845	Stairs to gallery, east
George Phillpotts	1845	North wall No. 106
Mary Fitzroy	1847	North wall No. 79
Alexander and Eliza Macleay (1767 - 1848); (1769 - 1847)	1848 & 1847	South wall No. 37
Edmund Kennedy (?? - 1848)	1848	North wall no. 136
Sarah Ramsay	1853	North wall No. 112
James Everard Home (1798 - 1853)	1853	West wall No. 105
William Wild (1835 - 1861)	1861	North wall No. 81
William Dumaresq (1793 - 1868)	1868	South wall No. 36
John Wilkie and Theophilus Oliver (? - 1862)	1862	Stairs to gallery, south wall
Harriet Hordern (1819 -1871)	1871	Under stairs to gallery
James McAvoy and Thomas Smith (? -1872)	1872	North wall No. 77
Robert and Anna Allwood (? -1891); (1813 - 1890)	1891 & 1890	South wall No. 42
Emily Hall (1877 - 1899)	1899	Stairs to gallery, south
P.W.C. Drage	1900	North wall No. 76
John Cash Neild (1846 - 1911)	1911	West wall No. 143
John Cash Neild (1846 - 1911)	1911	West wall No. 144
Ruby Dickinson	1918	South wall No. 64
Alick C. Bannerman	1924	North wall No. 78
Eleanor Hain	1932	West wall No. 108
John Hain	1929	North wall No. 82
Emily Sibthorpe	1943	North wall No. 110
Arthur Phillip	2014	North wall
James Cook and Joseph Banks	2016	North wall

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Nineteenth century

Collet Barker (1831)

Sacred to the memory of, Captain Collet Barker, of his Majesty's 39th Regiment of Foot, who was treacherously murdered by the Aboriginal Natives, on 30th April 1831 while endeavouring in the performance of his duty, to ascertain the communication between Lake Alexandrina and the Gulf of St Vincent on the South West coast of New Holland. In token of esteem for the singular worth and in affectionate remembrance of the many virtues of the deceased, this tablet is erected by Colonel Lindesay C.B. and his Brother Officers.

Captain Barker (1784-1831) was a soldier and administrator and friend of explorer Charles Sturt who said his character was like that of Captain James Cook. A successful administrator, he was described as "kindhearted, indefatigable and sincere". Other memorials to him are at Mount Barker, South Australia and on Hindmarsh Island.

Richard Hill (1836)

To the memory of The Reverend Richard Hill, the first minister of this Church who expired suddenly, in the performance of his duty, within its walls, on XXXth May MDCCCXXXVI, aged LIV. Erected by his friends and congregation, in affectionate remembrance of his unwearied labors during seventeen years, his serene resignation under no ordinary trials, his blameless and useful life, his prompt attention to every call of distress, his faithful and fearless reproof of the sinner. His disregard of personal ease when any work of charity required his services, and his peculiar ability in engaging the attention and affection of the young, and in imbuing them with a deep reverence for the words of everlasting salvation. "Blessed are those servants whom the Lord, when He cometh, shall find watching."

Richard Hill was the first minister of St James' and served in that capacity from the consecration of the church in 1824 until his sudden death aged 54 while on duty in May 1836. The following month, William Broughton was enthoned as Bishop of Australia in the church, which was still "in deep mourning" for Hill.

Margaret Kerr (1837)

Sacred to the memory of Margaret Eliza Kerr. Daughter of William and Elizabeth Kerr: Died 30th July 1837. Aged 29 years.

Margaret Kerr's death notice appeared in the Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser of 10 August 1837. This was the first newspaper printed in Australia. The announcement described her as the eldest daughter of William Kerr of Wooloomooloo.

John Gilbert (1845)

Dulce et decorum est pro scientia mori This monument is erected by the Colonists of New South Wales in memory of John Gilbert, ornithologist, who was speared by the blacks on the 29th of June 1845 during the first overland expedition to Port Essington by Dr Ludwig Leichhardt and his intrepid companions.

John Gilbert (1812-1845) was a naturalist and explorer who worked with John Gould and collected many new specimens of Austalian birds and plants.

Dulce et decorum est pro sciencia mori is a variation of the Horatian phrase Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori. Other memorials to Gilbert include one to a mountain range, a township and the Gilbert River in Queensland as well as in names of Australian animals and plants, including the critically endangered Gilbert's potoroo (Potorous gilberti).

Edward Beatty (1845)

In memory of Lieutenant Edward Beatty, XCIX Regiment, who fell mortally wounded in the assault of the native fortress at Ohaiowai in New Zealand on the 1st July 1845 whilst gallantly leading the forlorn hope for which duty he had volunteered: and died at Waimate the 11th of the same month aged XXV years. This monument is erected by his brother officers as a mark of esteem and regard.

Beatty was mentioned in the Governor's despatches.

George Phillpotts (1845)

In memory of Lieut George Phillpotts R.N. who fell at the assault on the pā at Ohaewae New Zealand 1st July 1845 aged 31. Erected by his brother officers of H.M. Ships Hazard and North Star

George Phillpotts had seen service in the First Maori War during which, as a crew member of HMS Hazard, he "ordered the bombardment of Kororāreka". He "strode to his death with a bared cutlass, hatless, in a sailor’s shirt and grey flannels." Phillpotts, Sir Everard Home and then Governor FitzRoy are all mentioned in correspondence during this time.

Mary Fitzroy (1847)

In memory of the Right Honourable Lady Mary Fitzroy wife of Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy KH and daughter of Charles 4th Duke of Richmond, Lennox and Aubigny K.G. Died 7th December 1847. "In the midst of Life we are in death; of whom may we seek for succour, but of thee, O Lord!"

Mary Fitzroy (1790 - 1847) was the daughter of Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond. She had married Charles Augustus FitzRoy on 11 March 1820 and together they had four children. With her husband and second son George, Mary travelled on HMS Carysfort and arrived in Sydney on 2 August 1846. Sir Charles FitzRoy, who had was previously Governor of New Zealand, had been appointed to replace George Gipps in Sydney, where he served from 1846 to 1855 as the tenth Governor of New South Wales After sixteen months in the colony, Lady Mary died in a carriage accident at Government House, Parramatta.

Alexander and Eliza Macleay (1848)

Alexander Macleay, Esq. F.R.S. L.S. etc. Eldest son of William Macleay, Esq. of Caithness, Scotland, Born 24th June 1767; Deceased 19th July 1848. Entering in early youth the civil service of his country, occupied, during one of the most eventful periods of its history, successive positions of distinction and high trust; was selected in 1825 to proceed to New South Wales as Colonial Secretary; and ultimately closed a long career of varied usefulness, as first speaker of the first representative assembly of the colony. Devoting the intervals of duty to science, and the promotion of charity, education and religion, with numerous family, and a circle of friendships continually enlarging, he so fulfilled the obligations of every office, and every relation of a life extended beyond life's ordinary term; and by his ability and public zeal, his probity, benevolence, and unaffected kindliness, to win the praise of those whose praise was honor; to secure the respect and regard of his fellow citizens, and to endear himself most wherever most intimately known. But in and above all it was his aim and end, looking humbly to his author and finisher of his faith, to obtain the testimony that, in Christ, "he pleased God."

Eliza, his wife, daughter of James Barclay, Esq. of London; the honoured mother of seventeen children, of whom nine survived to mourn the loss of her constant love and matronly example; Born 13th March 1769; deceased 13th August, 1847; preceding her husband by a few months only, after a happy union of more than fifty years.

Alexander Macleay (1767- 1848) was a leading member of the Linnean Society, a Fellow of the Royal Society and a member of the NSW Legislative Council. Alexander married Eliza (1769 - 1847) on 15 October 1791 at St Dunstan's Church, London. Alexander and Eliza were the parents-in-law of William Dumaresq.

Edmund Kennedy (1848)

This tablet erected by the Executive Government pursuant to a vote of the Legislative Council of New South Wales, in testimony of the respect and gratitude of the inhabitants of the Colony, commemorates the active services and early death of assistant surveyor Edmund Besley Court Kennedy, who, after having completed the survey of the River Victoria, was chosen by the Government to conduct the first exploration of the York Peninsula, where, after the most patient and persevering exertions to overcome the physical difficulties of the country, and the destructive efforts of consequent disease, by which the expedition originally consisting of thirteen persons was reduced to three, he was slain by the aborigines in the vicinity of Escape River on the 13th December AD 1848, falling a sacrifice in the 31st year of his age to the cause of science, the advancement of the Colony, and the interests of humanity. Flebile principium melior fortuna sequatur. The persons who perished by disease were Thomas Wall (Naturalist) C. Niblet James Luft E. Taylor W. Costigan E. Carpenter J. Mitchell J. Douglas Denis Dunn Requiescant in pace The survivors are William Carron (Botanist) William Goddard and Jackey Jackey an aboriginal of Merton District, who was Mr Kennedy's sole companion in his conflict with the savages; and though himself wounded tended his leader with courage and devotion worthy of remembrance, supporting him in his last moments, and making his grave on the spot where he fell.

Edmund Kennedy

Jackey Jackey

Sarah Ramsay (1853)

In memory of Sarah Catherine, wife of Deputy Commissary General Ramsay, who departed this life on the 4th February, 1853 at sea, on board the ship Vimeira, on her passage from Sydney to England, Lat. 36. 15.S - Long. 152. 41.E

Sarah Ramsay had arrived in Sydney with her husband and three Miss Ramsays aboard the Templar on 27 August 1844.

James Everard Home (1853)

In memory of Sir James Everard Home, Bart. R.N., C.B., F.R.S. Late Captain of HMS Calliope and senior Officer of the Australasian Station who died at Sydney November 1st, 1853 aged 55 years. In grateful recollection of his uniform kindness to those under his command this tablet is erected by the officers and ship's company of HMS Calliope.

James Everard Home (1793 - 1853) entered the Royal Navy in 1810 and succeeded his father, Sir Everard Home, to the Baronetcy in 1832. Correspondence shows that he signed himself "Everard". He had been made Captain in 1837, commanding HMS North Star from 1841 to 1846. He left Sydney to serve in the Flagstaff War in New Zealand between 11 March 1845 and 11 January 1846. He was appointed to the Calliope in 1850, and arrived again in Sydney on 20 July 1851 where he died, having fallen ill en route from New Zealand. Home's funeral took place on 4 November and his body was carried on one of Calliope's gun carriages. Flags at the Government House and at the Signal Station, and on all the ships in harbour, were hoisted at half mast. It was noted that one of his last public acts was an appeal on behalf of the widow and daughter of Matthew Flinders.

Robert Wardell (1839/1854?)

Robert Wardell established the first independent newspaper in Australia.

William Wild (1861)

To the memory of William Vandermeulen Wild Esquire Barrister at Law He was born at Vanderville 4th October AD 1835 and departed this life at Sydney 26th May AD 1861. Elected to represent his native county of Camden at the early age of 22 years he held his seat in the Legislative Assembly until within a few months of his decease. He was admitted to the Bar of New South Wales in June 1858. Sociable amiable and honorable in life his early death will long be regretted and deplored by all who knew him. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. Rev. XIV.13 This tablet is erected by his friends as a token of their esteem and regard.

William Vandermeulen Wild (1834/5 - 1861) was a member of the New South Parliament. His obituary pointed out that his early death from illness at age 27 was "a melancholy instance of the uncertainty of life" and commented that "it is not meet that a young man of so much promise as Mr Wild should pass away without a tribute to his memory".

John Wilkie and Theophilus Oliver (1862)

In memory of Captain John Lunan Wilkie of H.M. 12th Regt. who died at Lambing Flat N.S.Wales. on the 1st Feby 1862. Also Lieutenant Theophilus Henry Oliver who was accidentally drowned at Perth WA on the 5th July 1862. This tablet is erected by their brother officers as a memorial of their esteem and friendship.

John Lunan Wilkie

William Dumaresq (1868)

William John Dumaresq Captn Royal Staff Corps Served in the Peninsula Canada and New South Wales Born XXV February A.D. MDCCXCII Died IX November MDCCCLXVIII.

William Dumaresq (1793-1868) as a captain in the Royal Staff Corps, worked on the construction of the Rideau Canal. On 15 October 1830, he married Christiana Susan, second daughter of Alexander McLeay.

Harriet Hordern (1871)

Erected in memory of Harriet Hordern by her loving husband and children Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints Psalm CXVI Verse XV

Harriet Hordern was the only daughter of Samuel Marsden of Windsor and niece of the merchant Thomas Marsden of Sydney. When she married Anthony Hordern (1819 - 1876) at St Matthew's Church, Windsor on 17 July, 1841 she married into what became the highly successful retail family of Anthony Hordern & Sons. Her husband, his father and her son were all called Anthony and her daughter was also named Harriet.

James McAvoy and Thomas Smith (1872)

In memory of James Benjamin McAvoy Esq., Paymaster Royal Navy: who died at Sydney May 6th 1872 and of Thomas Thompson Auderton Smith Esq. Lieutenant Royal Navy who died at Bonham Island Marshall Archipelago: Sept 29th 1872. Erected by the Captain and officers of Her Majesty's ship "Blanche" in testimony of their regard and esteem.

Robert (1891) and Anna Allwood (1890)

Robert Allwood became the first incumbent priest at St James' and held the position from 1840 until his retirement in 1884. He was also the first Anglican cleric to become a member of the Senate of the University of Sydney and served there as vice-chancellor from 1869-82. He and his wife had arrived in Sydney on the Kinnear in December 1839.

Emily Hall (1899)

In Affectionate Remembrance of Emily Augusta Hall (Cissie Forster.) Born 24th October 1877, Died 12th October 1899. "Come unto Me, ye weary, And I will give you rest." Oh, blessed voice of Jesus, Which comes to hearts opprest. It tells of benediction, Of pardon, grace, and peace; Of joy that hath no ending, Of love which cannot cease. This tablet has been erected by a few loving friends.

Emily Hall (1877 - 1899) died suddenly aged 22, at Riley's Hotel in King Street, Sydney. She was the only daughter of Mrs Fred W. Forster.

Twentieth century

P.W.C. Drage (1900)

Sacred to the memory of Lieutt. P.W.C. Drage N.S.W. Infantry. (Late of the N.S.W. Engineer Staff.) Killed in action at Diamond Hill Sth. Africa, 12th June 1900. This tablet is erected by his comrades of the N.S.W. Engineer Staff. Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori.

P.W.C Drage was a participant in the Battle of Diamond Hill which took place on 11th and 12th June during the Second Boer War.The colonial mounted infantry was serving under General Edward Hutton and Drage's death was reported in London. In a letter from the front, describing the battle as "the most severe fight of the campaign", Drage is reported as having been "shot in two places. He died shortly after."

John Cash Neild (1911)

In devout and loving memory of Col: the Hon: John Cash Neild Senator of the Commonwealth. Born, Bristol, Eng; Jan. 4th 1846 Passed to his rest March 8th 1911 Second son of J.C. Neild, M.D., ChD., Berlin and M.R.C.S Eng. As Humanitarian, Patriot, Soldier and Statesman he served his country faithfully. "Jesu: Grant that we may meet there adoring at Thy Feet." Erected by his wife and children.

Colonel Neild (1846 - 1911) was a politician who served as alderman in Wollahra and as representative for the NSW seat of Paddington before being sent by New South Wales to become a Federal Senator. He was described as a "stormy petrel" in politics (once addressing the House "for nine hours on end"). He had a short but "meteoric" military career and at his funeral at Waverley cemetery was given full military honours. He was also known for his personality as well as his poetry. The memorial tablet, carrying military emblems was unveiled by Wentworth Sheilds, rector at the time.

John Cash Neild (1911)

Sacred to the memory of Colonel the Hon J C Neild. A tribute of loving gratitude for his great work on their behalf. From a number of old age pensioners.

The second memorial to Neild. It recognises his work on behalf of old-age pensioners. One of the first motions he tabled in Parliament concerned the need for old-age pensions and he was regarded as "practically the father of the old-age pension system in New South Wales".

Alick C. Bannerman (1924)

A.M.D.G. In memory of my beloved husband Alick C. Bannerman Died 19th September 1924. Aged 70 years. A faithful worshipper in this church. "Take thought for things honourable in the sight of all men." Romans XII. 17.

Alexander Chalmers (Alick) Bannerman was a public servant as well as a keen and successful amateur cricketer. Bannerman was a member of the Australian cricket team from 1878 until 1893; a member of the 1878 Australian Eleven that visited England and the Australian cricket team's 1880 tour of England, which was the first Australian Test match played on English soil. He knew W.G. Grace and Fred Spofforth and had also played at Old Trafford.

The AC Bannerman collection in the National Museum of Australia, consists of a silver-plate tankard presented to Bannerman by Mr (later Sir) Frederick Thomas Sargood "on the occasion of the 1880 tour.

Bannerman's personality was described as "quaint and straightforward," and as one of the greatest "that ever graced the Australian stage of cricket". His memorial, which incorporates two crossed cricket bats in front of a wicket, was given by his widow, who was the sole benefactor of his will.

Ruby Dickinson (1918)

In memory of Staff-Nurse Ruby Dickinson who died of pneumonia in London 23rd June 1918 and was laid to rest in Hare field Parish Churchyard England. Erected by her friends and comrades of the Australian Army Nursing Service abroad. Peace perfect peace.

Ruby Dickinson was a nurse who served as part of the Australian Army Nursing Service in World War I at Lemnos, Egypt, France, and England. She died aged 32 in London and was buried with military honours in the Australian cemetery in Harefield, England. The memorial tablet was unveiled at the evening service on 6 July 1919.

John Hain (1929)

In loving memory of John Hain who himself and whose family were for many years associated with this church Died August 13th 1929 Erected by his wife Eleanor and his daughter Marge

John Hain was a pastorialist and businessman whose funeral service took place in the Church of England section of the South Head Cemetery and was conducted by the Rev. Philip Micklem, who was rector of St. James' at the time.

Eleanor Hain (1932)

In loving memory of Eleanor wife of John Hain Died May 4th 1932. Erected by their daughter Marge.

Eleanor Hain was the wife of John Hain who predeceased her and for whom she erected a memorial in the church. Her memorial, erected by their daughter, matches that of her husband.

Emily Sibthorpe (1943)

In Memory of Emily Jane Sibthorpe. Who passed to her rest on August 10th 1943. A faithful worshipper in this church. And a devoted worker.

Emily Sibthorpe

Twenty-first century

Aboriginal reconciliation memorial

To you who enter this quiet place - Welcome. Please remember the Cadigal Clan in your prayers, who were the traditional owners of the ground on which this church stands, and the Indigenous people of this country who have honoured this land as sacred for thousands of years. Please remember the architect and convict labourers who built this church and generations of people from near and far who worshipped here since this building was consecrated in 1824. Please remember the present community of the Parish of St James. Yourselves and all who are dear to you, and the work of the Spirit for the well-being of the world.

The Reconciliation plaque remembers the aboriginal clan on whose land the church was built.

Arthur Phillip (2014)

First Governor of New South Wales & Founder of Modern Australia Admiral Arthur Phillip Royal Navy 1738 - 1814

The plaque commemorating Arthur Phillip (1738 - 1814) was unveiled on 31st August during an ecumenical service in St James to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Phillip's death. The guest of honour was Phillip's successor, the 37th Governor of New South Wales, Marie Bashir. The plaque was presented by the Australasian Pioneers' Club and is similar to the memorial to Phillip placed in Westminster Abbey on 9 July.

James Cook and Joseph Banks (2016)

Explorer, Navigator and Cartographer Captain James Cook FRS, RN 1728 - 1779 Sir Joseph Banks Bt, GCB, PRS 1743 - 1820 Naturalist, Statesman of Science and Patron of Exploration

The plaque commemorating James Cook (1728 - 1779) and Joseph Banks (1743 - 1820) was unveiled at the Patronal Festival Evensong on 24 July 2016 by Paul Brunton, Emeritus Curator at the State Library of New South Wales. Brunton described the pair as the "odd couple" who "inaugurated European Australia" and thought that it was an "inspired idea" to commemorate them together because "particularly on the Endeavour voyage of 1768 - 1771 ... they worked as a harmonious and productive team.