Thomas James Jarrett

Death Notice published in "The Sydney Morning Herald" of Monday 9 July 1951:

"JARRETT, Thomas James.- July 4, 1951 at the residence of his daughter Mrs King Frazer Street. Collaroy, late of Willoughby and Nana Glen, relict of Margaret Jarrett and belovcd father of Sara (deceased). Laura. Lydia, Mary, James (deceased. 1st A.I.F.), Marjorie, Daphne, and Keith, In his 89th year Privately cremated July 5. 1951."

Free Selections at Grafton published in the "Clarence and Richmond Examiner" of Saturday 17 August 1889:

"Thomas James Jarrett, Coramba, 146 acres, county Fitzroy, parish Moonee, being measured portions 196-and 197 within the special area No. 7818. Deposit paid, £21 I8s."

From the "Clarence and Richmond Examiner" of Tuesday 23 April 1901:

"GORED BY A BULL.-Mr, T. Jarrett, J.P., of Nana Glen, received severe injuries on Friday last by being torn by a bull he was leading with the intention of having a ring placed in its nose, as the animal had proved dangerous on several previous occasions. Without any warning the bull suddenly rushed at Mr. Jarrett, throwing him up in the air twice, once against a tree and another time over its back. While on the ground the brute kept up the attack till Mrs, Jarrett, appearing on the scene, beat it off with a stick. Mr, Jarrett received severe injuries, having been lacerated in tho lower parts of the body and abdominal regions. There was a large abrasion right over the liver, the neck was bruised, and one of the fingers was broken. Mr. Cadell first attended to the injuries, and Dr. Corlis, of the Bellinger, sent for, who ordered him to be sent to the Grafton Hospital, where he arrived on Saturday, and was attended by Dr. Henry. We were pleased to learn that Mr. Jarrett was much improved yesterday,"

and from the same publication of Saturday, 15 June 1901:

"Mr. T. Jarrett, who was seriously gored by a bull at Nana Glen, has undergone an operation at the hands of Dr. McCormack at a private hospital in Sydney. The Dr. has every confidence that he will be able to afford some substantial benefit to Mr. Jarrett. "

Published in "The Sydney Morning Herald" of Monday 22 April 1901:

"GORED BY A BULL. COFFS HARBOUR, Saturday. Mr. Thomas Jarrett, a dairyman at Nana Glen was badly gored by a bull yesterday, but was saved by the courage of his wife, who beat the animal off. Mr. Jarrett was taken to the Grafton Hospital by orders of Dr. Corliss."

Thomas Jarrett was chair of the Glenreagh Progress Association, as described in the "Clarence and Richmond Examiner" of Saturday 6 February 1892:

"Glenreagh Progress Association "A COMMITTEE meeting was held on Saturday. Present-Messrs. T. J. Jarrett (chair), J, Porter, J. Morrow, A. Wright, E. B. Sherwood, and D. F. Jarrett. The President called attention to the great loss which befell this association through the death of Mr. F. A. Forbes, when Mr. SHERWOOD moved the following, " That this association expresses its deep sense of regret at the death of their late member, Mr. Forbes, by a silent vote, and that a minute to the effect be recorded in the Association books." Seconded by Mr, PORTER, and carried. "Resolved, on motion of Mr. D. F. JARRETT, that the Public Works Department be asked for a return of all monies expended on the roads Kelly's to Coff's Harbour, and Sharp's Orara crossing to Moonee in 1891. "The quarterly general meeting was held, when there was a fair attendance. "It was resolved that this Association deeply regrets the death of their late member Mr. Forbes, and that a letter of sympathy be sent to his friends. "It was resolved that all members be considered financial for the year, and that the name be changed to Glenreagh Progress Committee, and that the words, a committee of seven, be struck out of Clause 4, "Resolved on tho motion of Mr. SEGHERS, that the Public Works Department be asked to open a road on the east bank of the Orara, from the Bucca Creek road to the Bluff. "Also that application be mada for a small vote of money to be expended on the mail route from Kan- garoo Creek to Glenreagh. "The election of officers was then proceeded with, when tho following were elected-President, Mr. T. J. Jarrett ; vice president, Mr. J. Morrow ; secre- tary, Mr. Seghers ; treasurer, Mr. D. F. Jarrett. "Mr. SODERBERG gave notice that he would move at the noxt meeting that rules 5 and 10 be amended."

In the "Clarence and Richmond Examiner" of Tuesday 3 August 1909:

"NANA GLEN. According to syllabus of the Band of Hope, the question "Which exercises the greater influence for good-the Press or the Pulpit ?" was debated on Tuesday evening last. Mr. E. Scribner opened in favour of the press, supported by Messrs. T. J. Jarrett and F. F. Sherwood. Messrs. A. W. Fowler, G. Wilcox, A. Grieve and E. B. Sherwood advocated the side of the pulpit. On the vote being taken, the question was carried in favour of the press by a two to one majority. Rev. W. G. Taylor, of the Central Sydney Mission, will lecture at Nana Glen on Wednesday evening. As Mr. Taylor has had a long career as lecturer and missioner, a very profitable evening may be expected."