Joseph RYDER [918]
- Born: 31 Jul 1816, Upton cum Chalvey, Bucks, England
- Baptised: 28 Aug 1816, William Street Ind-NC Church, New Windsor, England
- Marriage: Mary HILL [919] on 22 Oct 1838 in Independent Chapel, Windsor, Berkshire, England
- Died: 23 Oct 1892, Glenelg, Adelaide, South Australia at age 76
- Buried: 25 Oct 1892, Morphett Vale Scotch Cemetery, South Australia
 General Notes:
This website is dedicated to Joseph's very interesting Journal (see Home Page under Memoirs, a heartfelt record of his, and his family's life in early South Australia.
England & Wales Non Conformist Record Index
Name: Joseph Ryder
Event Type: Baptism
Christening Date: 28 Aug 1816
Christening Place: Windsor, Berkshire
Father's Name: William Ryder
Mother's Name: Anne Ryder
Affiliate Publication Number: RG4_0290
England Births and Christenings 1538-1975
Name: Joseph Ryder
Gender: Male
Christening Date: 28 Aug 1816
Christening Place: WILLIAM ST IND-NC,NEW WINDSOR,BERKSHIRE,ENGLAND
Birth Date: 21 Jul 1816
Father's Name: William Ryder
Mother's Name: Anne
Citing this Record:
"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V52G-SGH : 30 December 2014), William Ryder in entry for Joseph Ryder, 28 Aug 1816; citing , reference ; FHL microfilm 583,987.
1841 English Census
Joseph Ryder & wife Mary, lived in Victoria Street Windsor including daughters: Mary 2y, Susannah 2m and father William 70y.
Although Joseph was a Tailor by trade, about August 1842 he applied to the Training College of the British & Foreign School Society London and retrain as a school-teacher. By early 1843 he had embarked on this new career and began teaching at Wrexham. Then he was appointed Head Master at Lancaster where he stayed for four years but due to continual ill-health he sought and accepted a position at King's Lynn school. However, as winter approached his condition deteriorated until his health collapsed; thence the idea was borne to emigrate.
In 1849 Joseph and Mary emigrated to South Australia on the Asiatic boarding at the East India Dock on 26 August that left Gravesend on 27 August, arriving at Port Adelaide on 26 December 1849.
South Australian Passenger Lists early 19th century Shipping & Immigration
RYDER Joseph, Mary HILL, My, Susanna, Amelia Banfield, Joseph, Annie Oceana (born at sea) arrived in South Australia 26 Dec 1849 aboard Asiatic from London via Plymouth. (http://www.familyhistorysa.info/shipping/passengerlists.html)
South Australian Register Wednesday 9 January 1850
The friends of popular education will be glad to learn that a school, organised upon the British and Foreign School Society's plan, is about to be commenced in Adelaide, under the management of Mr Joseph Ryder, from the Normal School, in the Borough-road, London, assisted by a committee of gentlemen. It will be free from sectarian bias, and wholly independent of any Government grant.
South Australian Register Saturday 31 May 1851
HULLAH'S SYSTEM OF MUSIC:
On Wednesday evening last a public examination of the pupils under the direction of Mr. Joseph Ryder took place in the school-room behind the Rev. Mr. Stow's chapel in Freeman-street, before a numerous and respectable audience. On the occasion also a farewell address was presented to Mr. Ryder, with a pecuniary donation, before leaving finally for a residence near Nairne. The performance of the whole evening's programme seemed to pass off with much satisfaction to the audience and credit to the teacher, consisting of various pieces in the second-class books of Hullah, both in the major and minor scales, and in various keys. At the close of the programme, Mr. Bryce Ross, as one of the pupils, came forward and addressed the audience and class previous to his presenting Mr. Ryder their farewell address, in the following terms:- Ladies and Gentlemen- The circumstance of my appearing before you at the present moment for the purpose of presenting our farewell address to our respected teacher, Mr. Ryder, induces me to make a few remarks on the occasion. We have now met, for the last nine months, to study the principles of vocal harmony as expounded by the Hullah system, more familiarly known perhaps as the "System of Music for the Million;" and, Ladies and Gentlemen, you will all readily agree with me that it is a delightful study and a pleasing recreation; and I am sure I may speak confidently in saying that one and all of us have looked forward to these Friday evenings as periods of agreeable association. After the business and fagging of the day is over, how pleasing, how refreshing, how invigorating to the wearied mind it is either to listen to or join in the strains of vocal or instrumental harmony. All the troubles of life are forgot for the nonce; all the petty paltry animosities of weak human nature are hushed, for the time at least, in oblivion, or, as it is written in poetry-
"Wherever music dwells, fear thou no wrong;
The wicked have no poetry or song."
Man is so constituted that amusement and recreation he must have in his leisure moments to the amusement of good or bad. Take, for instance, the private soldier. It is too often the case that his former circumstances in life have deprived him of the opportunity of procuring a good education, and now as a private soldier his pay cannot allow him the means of much amusement, and so to get rid of time, which is a positive burden to him, he flies to the gin-shop -gets drunk- perhaps commits some offence in that condition against the military code, and, as was the case with the soldier prisoners who called in here the other day en route to Hobart Town, gets transported. Not one of these men had committed a theft, but they were guilty of acts of insubordination through drunkenness. This, one of the soldiers alluded to told me himself on my interrogating him, and all most likely through those poor soldiers not knowing what to do with their leisure time. Lately the British Government, who have long been aware of this crying evil, have ordered the introduction of Hullah teachers among various regiments in England, and the improvement resulting in the men has been very remarkable and gratifying. Indeed, it must gratify alike the senses of sight and hearing to observe 600 or 800 able-bodied men, all dressed in uniform, and each taking each his proper part in vocal harmony, occasionally aided, by the band. On the continent of Europe, especially in Germany, this system has been long appreciated and carried out; and now there are but few natives of Germany who cannot take a part in vocal harmony. Through these means and by no other have the great mass of the German population become noted for their sobriety, and to such an extent is this fact recognised in England, that in many establishments where drinking habits are liable to occasion neglect and the consequent serious destruction of life and property German workmen are preferable to Englishmen. At this stage of the proceedings, Mr. Ross exhibited a picture of the celebrated German choir, when he continued- I fondly hope to see the day when South Australia, my adopted country, can boast of having a choir something like that; that by gradual subscriptions we may be enabled to build a music hall, where 500 to 2,000 voices, at least, can execute in glorious harmony the works of the great continents masters. This aspiration may appear problematical at present; but, ladies and gentlemen, some of you may perhaps have listened to the 4,000 or 5,000 children from the different charitable institutions in London at St. Paul's Cathedral; and the great Haydn himself once stated that even musical-imperfection in tone is lost in the grand harmony of sound produced by such a multitude of voices. In conclusion, I would beg to say a few words in reference to Mr. Ryder. I believe there are none of the class now present who do not fully appreciate the attention shown to them during the last nine months by Mr. Ryder. Every Friday evening he has punctually attended here, and each night he has carefully and assiduously endeavoured to explain to us, in a clear and distinct manner, the principles of vocal music; and I am sure that, though we may ourselves much regret the occasion of Mr. Ryder's leaving us, he himself must also feel sorrow at being compelled to leave us at the eleventh hour; for to Mr. Ryder up to this time all has been uphill work in the task of teaching us: and now that we are about able to execute with some skill, much to the credit of our teacher, Fate demands his presence elsewhere. After these remarks, ladies and gentlemen, and before presenting Mr. Ryder with our farewell address, here is a piece of music in such perfect consonance with the occasion, that I cannot refrain from asking you all to join me in singing it. 'Tis Ere our work is done.'
On the conclusion of the piece, in three parts, by the whole class standing, Mr. Ross opened the paper containing the address, and read as follows :-
"Adelaide, South Australia, 28th May, 1831.
"Dear Sir- We, the undersigned, cannot permit you to depart from us without expressing our sincere regret on this occasion. During the nine months we have now been pupils in your class - your kind attention and urbanity, your solicitude to impart to us a correct and practical knowledge of the principles of vocal harmony according to the Hullah systems have won our warmest esteem and gratitude; and rest assured, dear Sir, that, wherever you may sojourn, yourself and family have our best wishes for your future prosperity.
"In bidding you now farewell, we beg to subscribe ourselves, dear Sir, yours very truly, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Bakewell, Miss Pearce, Miss Aston, Miss Burford, Miss Evans, Miss Just, Miss Voss, Bryce Ross, Wiles Peacock, Jno. Martin, Jno. Moody, H. Stubbs, T. Pearce, J. Pearce, Wm. Wiggins, A. J. Ashwin, Charles Nicholls, C. Bowen R. Bostock, M. Just and others of the class, W. Austin.
"To Mr. Joseph Ryder, Teacher of Singing on the Hullah system."
To this address Mr. Ryder briefly replied in a neat speech, thanking the class for this expression of their kindness.
Dr. Eades, of Rundle-street, on being solicited to speak, remarked, he had not come there to speak, having only a few hours before been made acquainted with the meeting and its objects by Mr. Bryce Ross. However, he could not but congratulate both teacher and taught on the proficiency evidenced; one in particular he remarked in the Minor scale, 'Hear my prayer, O Lord,' was sung with a correctness and precision of tone equal to any similar performance from the choirs in the parent country. He was also much struck with the pleasing appearance presented by the class as a body, which the most casual observer could not but remark. He could fully agree with Mr. Ross in reference to the great moral benefits accrueing to all from the study of harmony. On the European Continent he had seen some striking contrasts among the peasantry and villages where music was cultivated or the reverse. In the first all the inhabitants were, with scarcely an exception, cleanly clad, had cheerful countenances, and houses the picture of romantic neatness. In the latter, where no music or antidote against drunkenness prevailed, squalid filth and poverty were predominant. With regard to Mr. Ross's remarks about the soldiers, he could speak from personal knowledge of the benefit they derived from the introduction of Hullah's system amongst them, and how grateful they felt at having such happy means of rational amusement placed within their reach, "Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast."
What charms then ought it to have on civilized minds, and how eager should every right-minded person be to cultivate and promote a science which diffuses such incalculable benefits? Doubtless a deep debt of gratitude was due to Mr. Ryder for the manner in which he had brought forward his pupils. The learned gentleman, after a few other remarks resumed his seat amid much applause.
The class then sang a fine piece of melody, "The Death of the Just," and the meeting separated.
South Australian Register Friday 1 June 1855
THE GOVERNMENT GAZETTE:
[From the Gazette of Thursday evening, May 31]
APPOINTMENTS:
. . . Deputy Registrar for the Registration District of Nairne.- Mr. Joseph Ryder, Clerk to the District Council of Nairne, to be a Deputy Registrar of Births, Deaths, and Marriages, for that district. . . .
South Australian Register Friday 18 Jan 1856
LAW & CRIMINAL COURTS:
LOCAL COURTS - MT BARKER, Wednesday, January 9
John Baker, M.L.C., was called, but failed to appear, to the information of Joseph Ryder, Clerk of the Nairne District Council, for refusing to pay £34 8s., amount of rates due to the Council in respect of property assessed in the said district. Affidavit of service of summons was put in, when Mr. Andrews called Joseph Ryder, the complainant, who, upon being sworn, said- I am Clerk of the Nairne District Council, and produce the assessment book of the district in which defendant and others are assessed at £698. The assessment was confirmed on the 9th day of April last. A rate was made on the 24th April last of 1s. in the pound. The amount of the rate on the assessment in question is £34 8s. I remember the confirmation of the assessment by Mr. Francis Davison,. J.P., and Mr. Dawes, as District Chairman; The rate was gazetted on the 3rd of May last. There was a second information for £9 1s., amount of rates due on the Paringa property by defendant and others, in which the same evidence was given, mutatis mutandis. In both cases judgment was given for the amounts claimed, with costs.
South Australian Register Friday 10 April 1857
DISTRICT COUNCILS:
NAIRNE, Monday April 6.
Present- Mr Chairman and Messrs. Kain and Appleton. The Collector reported cash in hand £13 10s., and in Bank £255 8s.1d.
The Chairman reported having applied to the Destitute Board for the admission of Ann MacSwayne into the Asylum, and read a letter from the Relieving Officer, stating the Board declined to entertain the case until furnished with further particulars.
The Committee appointed at last meeting to visit and inspect the road near Blackhill and other localities in the district, gave in their report, and the Council resolved, that the various works required be immediately advertised for.
They also resolved, that the District Stationman be instructed to repair certain roads in the vicinity, and to employ one or two more men if necessary
They further resolved, that the Chairman make application to the Central Road Board for a part of money to repair the road at Mr. Forsyth's and other places on the main line to Little Hampton.
The Ranger tendered his resignation of office, which was accepted. The following sums were ordered to be paid:-
Henry Jackson, Ranger, balance of salary, £5 18s.; Joseph Ryder, late Clerk, do., £6 10s.; J. Kemp Penney, Secretary to the Association of District Chairmen, two years' fees, £5 5s.; J. N. Braunsthal, for roads, £2 12s 6d.
The South Australian Advertiser Tuesday 5 October 1858
Benefit and Friendly Societies:
LOYAL FLINDERS LODGE, I.O.O.F., M.U.
NAIRNE - WANTED, a competent SURGEON, who has passed the Medical Board. The Lodge contains about 120 members. Apply, with references, &c, to Joseph Ryder, Assistant Secretary, Nairne. September 20, 1858.
The South Australian Advertiser Thursday 21 October 1858
DISTRICTS COUNCILS:
NAIRNE
Sums ordered to be paid- Alfred Waddy, printing, 1/. 15s.; Joseph Ryder, rent of office, &c, 5/. l0s.; John Asheton as Constable, l0s, John N. Braunsthal and staff, district roads, £11. 8s. 6d. ; the Chairman's travelling expenses twice to town, 2/. 2s.
The South Australian Advertiser Thursday 2 December 1858
DISTRICT COUNCILS:
NAIRNE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29.
Present-All the members. (Mr. Hillman in the chair.)
Messrs. Bairstow & Kain reported having met the Strathalbyn District Council respecting the alteration of a road through Mr. Collins's section, and that that Council had agreed to be at the expense of the alteration, with the exception of gazetting the land to make it legal.
The Clerk was instructed to write to the Strathalbyn District Council, that this Council were willing to allow £5 towards the alteration of the road, as wished for by that Council, through Mr. Collins's section.
Moved by Mr. Hillman, and seconded by Mr. Giles, that the Council take immediate steps for the division of the District of Nairne into three Wards, and that a public meeting of the ratepayers be called, for that purpose on Monday, the 13th December, at 10 o'clock a.m., to be held at the District Hotel, and that the same be advertised twice in the weekly newspapers. Agreed to.
Letter read from Mr. Joseph Ryder, licensed teacher, Nairne, asking for a grant of money to distribute in prizes at Christmas, to the children attending his school, and requesting the District Council to attend on the day of examination. The Council agreed to allow £5, and appointed Mr. John Clezy, sen., Byethorn, to attend with the Council to examine the school, on Friday, 17th December next, at 1 o'clock p.m.
Messrs. Bee and Hillman reported having inspected the road near Radford's; recommend a ford to be made about a chain and a half of cutting leading down to the ford. Tenders to be called for, and all parties tendering are referred to Mr. Radford, who will show the particulars. Tenders to be returned this day fortnight by 12 o'clock a.m. Sums ordered to be paid - John R. Braunsthal and staff, district work, £11. 8s.; the Clerk's salary, one quarter, £15.
South Australian Register Thursday 2 December 1858
DISTRICT COUNCILS:
NAIRNE, NOVEMBER 29.
Present- All the members; Mr. Hillman in the chair. Messrs. Bairstow and Kain reported having met the Strathalbyn District Council respecting the alteration of a road through Mr. Collins's section, and that that Council had agreed to be at all expense of the alteration with the exception of gazetting the same to make it legal. The Clerk was instructed to write to the Strathalbyn District Council that this Council were willing to allow £5 towards the alteration of the road, as wished, for by that Council, through Mr. Collins's section. Resolved, that the Council take immediate steps for the division of the District of Nairne into three wards, and that a public meeting of the ratepayers be called for that purpose.
Letter read from Mr. Joseph Ryder, licensed teacher, Nairne, asking for a grant of money to distribute in prizes at Christmas to the children attending his school, and requesting the District Council to attend on the day of examination. The Council agreed to allow £5, and appointed Mr. John Clezy, jun., Byethorn, to attend with the Council to examine the scholars.
Messrs. Bee and Hillman reported having inspected the road near Radford's, and recommended a ford to be made and about a chain and a half of cutting leading down to the ford. Tenders to be called.
South Australian Register Monday 27 December 1858
Crown Lands and Immigration Office, Adelaide, November 30, 1858.
NAIRNE DISTRICT SCHOOL:
The following letter, addressed to the Board of Education, has been forwarded to us for publication:- "Gentlemen- We whose names are hereto subscribed, having this day been present and taken part in the examination of the pupils of Mr. Joseph Ryder, Nairne, beg respectfully to state, for your information, our unqualified approval of the discipline exhibited, and the improved mode of education adopted by the teacher. It affords us great pleasure to record the delight and satisfaction we felt at the ready and proficient manner which the questions put were answered in the different branches of education, more especially those of slate and mental arithmetic. The writing also was worthy of special notice, being, in several instances, very superior, considering the disadvantage caused by the pupils not attending school regularly. The cleanliness of the copybooks was very marked, which was evidence in itself that great care and attention had been bestowed on this branch of instruction. On the whole, the examination exceeded our expectation, and our gratification could only be surpassed by the satisfaction it must have given to those engaged in the arduous duties of conveying knowledge to the youthful mind. And whilst anxious not to derogate one iota from the merit so justly due to Mr. Ryder, we cannot withhold our need of praise in favour of Mrs. and the Misses Ryder, who have rendered great assistance in bringing about that result which was so deservedly pleasing to all concerned. We have only to add that the most deserving received prizes suitable in order to their merit, and not one out of the 80 present went away without a small token by way of encouragement. - We remain, gentlemen, yours very respectfully, John Tallant Bee, Chairman of the Nairne District Council and President at the examination; John Clezy, sen., examiner; R. M. Steele, Clerk of the District Council, Nairne; Ebenezer Felgate. Nairne, December 27, 1858."
The South Australian Advertiser Monday 27 December 1858
THE OPEN COLUMN - NAIRNE SCHOOL:
To the Editor of the Advertiser.
Sir - In your report of the meeting of the Preceptors Association in your issue of Tuesday last, I am reported as saying, "That I should be very sorry to trust my reputation as a teacher in the hands of the Chairman of the District Council," or to that effect (I have not the paper by me.)
Now, as a statement like this, standing as it does, singly and alone, to the entire exclusion of the other remarks I made, tends to place me in a false position, I trust to your candour to give this letter an early insertion.
It having in the course of discussion been mooted (I think by the Rev. Mr. Farr) that the machinery of District Councils was admirably adapted for the examination of country schools, I, amongst others, stated that I should not like my reputation to hinge upon the examination of my school, either by Chairmen or Councillors, since it was well known that many members of those bodies, although excellently well adapted for their position as Councillors, were yet, from defective education and from other causes, entirely unfitted for the responsible position of determining as to the status of a school or its teacher.
I also stated, that at my recent examination the District Council of Nairne, who have shown a laudable anxiety to aid me in my school, had delegated the chief duty of examining the children to a gentleman in every way qualified for the office, being a practical educator of high standing and many years' experience, and that such course had my unqualified approval.
Again requesting the insertion, of the above explanation in an early number,
1 am, Sir, &c, Joseph Ryder, Licensed Teacher, Nairne, Dec. 22, 1858.
P.S. I send you a copy of the report of the examiner and others of my school to the Education Board. -J. R.
[We have read the report. It is highly complimentary, and reflects credit upon the school, and upon the master who conducts it.-Editor.]
South Australian Register Tuesday 4 Jan 1859
CENTRAL BOARD OF EDUCATION:
Monday January 3.
A report from Mr. John Clezy, sen,, was read, expressing the gratification he experienced as examiner of the school at Nairne, conducted by Mr. Joseph Ryder, The answers of the pupils to questions put to them in various branches of education were reported to have afforded the greatest satisfaction and delight. Their proficiency in arithmetic and in writing was also referred to in commendatory terms.
South Australian Register Monday 17 March 1862
DISTRICT COUNCILS.
NAIRNE, March 10.
Present- All the members. Charles Ryder [sic] was appointed Poundkeeper to the Kanmantoo Pound. Resolved, that specifications be drawn out for a bridge across the creek in Section 5302A. in compliance with a memorial from ratepayers. Mr. Joseph Ryder, owner of the Nairne Pound, reported that he had given C. Ashley, Poundkeeper, 14 days' notice to give it up. Council resolved, that C. Ashley cease to be Poundkeeper from this date. Mr. Hill applied to have road between Sections 1810 and 1841 closed, on the ground that it is useless. Council declined to consider the question until he obtained the written consent of the persons interested. Clerk to communicate with the Trustees of the Smillie estate as to the gazetting of the deviations of roads made therein. Receipts, £57 3s. 9d.; payments, £17 0s. 6d.; cash on hand and in Bank, £360. 7s. 6d.
South Australian Register Thursday 30 October 1862
REAL PROPERTY ACT NOTICES:
TOWNSHIP NAIRNE-Lots 214, 53, 54, 55, 58, of Sections 5201 and 5202, Hundred Kanmantoo; and Block 72, Dawesly, of Section 4414. Hundred Kanmantoo-JOSEPH RYDER.
The South Australian Advertiser Thursday 30 Dec 1869
TOPICS OF THE DAY:
. . . A complimentary dinner will be given to Mr. Joseph Ryder, at Nairne, this evening. Mr. Wm. Townsend M.P., is to preside. . .
The South Australian Advertiser Saturday 1 January 1870
TOPIC'S OF THE DAY.
. . . A complimentary dinner was given to Mr. Joseph Ryder, at the District Hotel, Nairne, on Thursday evening, December 30. Till recently Mr. J. Ryder was the licensed school master in that township, and as such had won for himself the respect of the residents generally. His services as a local preacher in connection with the Wesleyan church had also been greatly appreciated throughout the Mount Barker circuit. As was anticipated, the dinner was well attended. The chair was occupied by Mr. William Townsend, M.P., who after the preliminary toasts had been disposed of, proposed in terms of the warmest eulogy "The Guest of the Evening," and on behalf of the Flinders Lodge, of which Mr. Ryder had been the Secretary for fifteen years, presented him with a handsome silver watch. The toast was drunk with a manifestation of hearty good will. Mr. Ryder feelingly acknowledged the toast, cordially thanking the company for the honor they had done him, and the Flinders Lodge for their very kind testimonial. On resuming his seat Mr. Ryder was warmly applauded. The other toasts included "The Parliament of South Australia," "The Agricultural, Pastoral, and Mining Interests," and "The Town and Trade of Nairne," and were interspersed with songs and recitations. Altogether an exceedingly pleasant evening was spent. Much regret was expressed at the loss the district would sustain in Mr. Ryder's removal. . .
South Australian Register Saturday 1 January 1870
COMPLIMENTARY, DINNER TO MR. J. RYDER:
On Thursday evening, December 30, a complimentary dinner was given at the District Hotel, Nairne, to Mr. Joseph Ryder, on the occasion of his leaving the neighbourhood for Virginia. Mr. Ryder has been resident in Nairne for 18 years, and for the last 12 or 13 had held the post of licensed teacher. The spread was placed upon the table in Mr. Barnett's best style. Mr. W. Townsend, M.P., presided. There was not a large attendance; but it was explained during the proceedings that this was attributable to it being in the middle of the holiday season, and a time when most of those who would otherwise have been present were busily engaged in harvesting. Full justice having been done to the viands, the usual formal toasts were given from the chair. In proposing "The Health of His Excellency the Governor," the Chairman said it was fortunate for the colony that they had a Governor who was trained to politics by education and disposition, and who bore such high name in the English Senate. Knowing the requirements, of the colony to be a good market for their produce, he had used his connection with India for their' benefit, and he believed the effort His Excellency was making in this direction would add materially to their prosperity. Mr. T. Partridge gave "The Parliament of South Australia." Their Parliament, he thought, had a good deal of individual talent and honesty, but there was not that cohesion and collective wisdom that ought to characterize it. There was also too much of unseemly scrambling for office. If they were to be ruled by responsible Government, let them know what it meant. They would not afford £700 or £800 a year salaries for men simply to carry out the resolutions of the House. (Hear.) The emoluments of office were for those who would introduce wise measures and lead the Parliament, not for those who were incapable of doing so. They looked, however, in vain amongst the Opposition for any who would do better. After all the Parliament was what the people made it- (Hear, hear)- and its faults were traceable to the constituencies, who trammelled and bound their members with pledges almost humiliating, and mixed them up with paltry little local matters, calculated to cramp their independence. Until, however, they got recognised leaders and faithful followers, they would not be wisely governed. The toast was drunk with cheers for the members for the district. The Chairman thanked them for his hon. colleague and himself, and the Parliament generally, and said he should not "foul his own nest." He was prepared at all times to justify his conduct to his constituents and maintain his action in the House. Under responsible Government, however, their Assembly was too small - (Hear) - and the consequence was that measures often introduced with the best of purposes were carried or not according to the attendance. No Ministry should be dependent upon single votes, but this was often the case, and consequently every man was upon his own hook, and scrambling for office resulted. He agreed with the proposer's remarks as to the responsibility of constituents.
After a song by Mr. T. Partridge, The Chairman read letters of apology for non-attendance from the Hons. W. Milne and J. Dunn and Mr. A. Hallett, each speaking in complimentary terms of Mr. Ryder's connection with Nairne. He then proposed "The Health of the Guest of the Evening," remarking that having been connected with the district for 13 or 14 years, he knew in townships of that kind the value of an educated man amongst them, who made himself useful in a variety of public ways. He did not know the peculiar circumstances under which Mr. Ryder was leaving, but he was sure that he expressed their feelings with his own when he said that he would carry away with him the respect and esteem of those with whom he had been associated, and that he would obtain the same respect and an abundant reward in his new sphere of labour was their desire. (Cheers.) Mr. Ryder was so well known to them all that it would ill-become him to say more; but apart from this he would express his view respecting their guest's profession, when he said that the public did not appreciate or sympathize with the school masters of the colony half as much as they ought. (Hear, hear.) Parents provided their children with food, clothing, and other gratifications of life; and those who had the mental development and training of the young ought not to be rewarded by a mere monetary consideration only, given in an occasional manner, but by the cordial and hearty sympathy and co-operation of the parents. He trusted that in gathering that evening to express their regret at parting with one so long a resident of Nairne, and for whom they wished every success, they would appreciate and value the profession to which he belonged. The toast was warmly received. Mr. Ryder in response, said he, could scarcely in fitting terms give expression to his thanks for their kind reception of the toast. He had been resident in the district now somewhat more than 18 years. He came there in May, 1851, with nothing else to recommend him that he knew of but a large small family of say seven children. (A laugh.) For a time his progress was slow, but he had endeavoured to carry out the principles which he believed would always carry a man through life- honesty of purpose and action - (cheers) - and he knew this was the way to get good. He might say with the patriarch Jacob, "With my staff I crossed over this Jordan" - the Nairne Creek - "and now I have become two bands," (Hear, hear.) He had property both sides of the creek. Providence had blessed him, and although he had ups and downs of life to contend with, he was thankful he held his present position. Under the circumstances in which he was now placed, he could only say that they had done him an honour he did not expect, and for which he was extremely grateful. He had to some extent mixed in the public concerns of the neighbourhood, it having been his good fortune to have occupied several offices of trust and confidence. Apart from that, which he held to be superior to all that of a licensed teacher. Ever since the inauguration of responsible government he had held the post of Deputy Returning Officer in that polling-place, and in that position he had had the pleasure of returning his esteemed friend the Chairman on several if not many occasions. He had endeavoured to do justice to all parties, and he felt that night he had his reward. (Cheers.) He thanked them heartily for their kindness and sympathy. He was greaved at having to leave them, but had not a doubt as to the propriety of the step he was taking. His hope was that Nairne might flourish. They had succeeded in obtaining a successor to the school, and he believed he would do them justice and be an acquisition. He (Mr. Ryder) was not disassociating himself from them, but should still retain an interest in the place, and possibly in after years might return to settle down and spend the evening of life amongst them. (Cheers.) A testimonial from the Royal Flinders Lodge, I.O.O.F., consisting of a substantial silver-lever watch, was then presented to Mr. Ryder by the Chairman, who remarked that it must be very gratifying to him, after being associated with a Lodge for 15 years, to receive such a testimonial. The watch bore the following inscription:- "Presented to J. Ryder, Past Secretary, by the Royal Flinders Lodge, Nairne, I.O.O.F., M.U., in recognition of his efficient services as Secretary for 15 years. December 30, 1869." , Mr. W. A. W. Carr said, although from various causes there were not many connected with the Lodge present that evening, the testimonial was voted at a full summoned meeting of the Lodge, and on their behalf and his own he expressed regret at their guest's leaving, and best wishes for his future prosperity. Mr. Ryder, in reply, thanked them heartily for the unexpected testimonial. When he took the Lodge books there were 77 members good, now that number was doubled. The whole of the funds then was about £350, now the assets amounted to nearly £1,500. "'Twas not in mortals to command success," but he had endeavoured to do more- "deserve it." (Hear, hear.) Mr. Hume gave "The Town and Trade of Nairne," to which Mr. Slaggett responded. The toasts of "The Ladies," "The Dinner Committee," and "The Chairman" having been honoured, Mr. J. Paltridge proposed "The Press." Mr. A. H. Scarfe, representing the Register, Observer, and Evening Journal, returned thanks, and bore testimony to the impartial manner in which Mr. Ryder had discharged the duties of "Our own Correspondent" for these papers; also intimating that his successor's contributions would receive the same prominence which the importance of the district required. A complimentary letter from the proprietors to Mr. Ryder was also read by the Chairman, and the proceedings closed.
South Australian Chronicle and Weekly Mail Saturday 1 January 1870
NEWS OF THE WEEK:
A complimentary dinner was given to Mr. Joseph Ryder, at the District Hotel, Nairne, on Thursday evening, December 30. Till recently Mr. J. Ryder was the licensed school master in that township, and as such had won for himself the respect of the residents generally. His services as a local preacher in connection with the Wesleyan church had also been greatly appreciated throughout the Mount Barker circuit. As was anticipated, the dinner was well attended. The chair was occupied by Mr. William Townsend, M.P., who after the preliminary toasts had been disposed of, proposed in terms of the warmest eulogy 'The Guest of the Evening,' and on behalf of the Flinders Lodge, of which Mr. Ryder had been the Secretary for fifteen years, presented him with a handsome silver watch. The toast was drunk with a manifestation of hearty good will. Mr. Ryder feelingly acknowledged the toast, cordially thanking the company for the honor they had done him, and the Flinders Lodge for their very kind testimonial. On resuming his seat Mr. Ryder was warmly applauded. The other toasts included 'The Parliament of South Australia,' 'The Agricultural, Pastoral and Mining Interests,' and ' The Town and Trade of Nairne,' and were interspersed with songs and recitations. Altogether an exceedingly pleasant evening was spent. Much regret was expressed at the loss the district would sustain in Mr. Ryder's removal.
Adelaide Observer Saturday 8 January 1870
BOARD OF EDUCATION:
Monday, January 3.
APPOINTMENTS.
Letters notifying the appointment of teachers at the following places and applying for licences were read and approved of by the Board:- . . . Jos. Ryder, Virginia; . . .
Adelaide Observer Saturday 22 January 1870
VIRGINIA, January 20:
The Bible Christian anniversary sermons were preached on Sunday by the Rev. T. Piper, lately from England, to overflowing congregations. On Monday tea and public meetings were held, the latter presided over by the Rev. Keen, senior circuit minister. The financial statement was read by Mr. J. Crossley, the Treasurer; and the Revs, Piper and Richards, Mr. J. Ryder, and the Chairman spoke. Owing to unpleasant weather Monday's attendance was not so large, as was expected. The proceeds were, however, good, considering the monetary state of the district.
South Australian Register Tuesday16 April 1872
MOONTA MINES:
J. Ryder tendered his resignation, and J. Holt, who notified his having purchased the school, asked for a licence. Application informal.
South Australian Register Tuesday 14 May 1872
BOARD OF EDUCATION:
Monday May 13
PRELIMINARY APPLICATIONS
. . . Joseph Ryder, Lewiston, Licence granted. . . .
Adelaide Observer Saturday 18 May 1872
BOARD OF EDUCATION:
Monday, May 13.
Present-Dr. Gosse (Chairman), Hon. W. Cavenagh, M.P., Messrs. A. Hardy, J. P., J. Brown, J. A. Hartley, B.A., C. B. Young, Dr. Wyatt (Chief Inspector), Mr. E. Dewhirst (Second Inspector), and Mr. J. Bath (Secretary).
. . . PRELIMINARY APPLICATIONS.
Joseph Ryder, Lewiston. Licence granted. . . .
South Australian Register Tuesday 11 June 1872
APPLICATIONS IN FORM:
. . . Joseph Ryder, Lewiston. Licence granted from June 1. . . .
South Australian Chronicle and Weekly Mail Saturday 2 November 1872
BOARD OF EDUCATION:
Monday, October 28.
Present - Dr Gosse (Chairman), Hon. W. Cavenagh (Commissioner of Public Works), Messrs J. A. Hartley, B.A., J. Brown, Arthur Hardy, J.P., Dr. Wyatt (Chief Inspector), E. Dewhurst, (Second Inspector), and J. Bath (Secretary).
. . . Joseph Ryder, Lewiston; . . .
The South Australian Advertiser Thursday 27 March 1873
NOARLUNGA:
March 22 Special meeting to consider applications for appointment of master at Noarlunga public school. Present- Mssrs. C. B. Canham (Chairman), T. Dodd, and J. Gobble. Ten applications; one subsequently withdrawn. Mr. Joseph Ryder, of Lewiston, was unanimously appointed. The Clerk to communicate with applicants and Education Board.
South Australian Register Tuesday 1 April 1873
APPLICATIONS PRELIMINARY:
. . . The Clerk of the Noarlunga District Council intimated that Mr. John Ferry had resigned, and that Mr. Joseph Ryder, of Lewiston, had been appointed as his successor at Noarlunga. The Board considered that teachers were, removing too frequently, and agreed that Mr. Ryder's licence should be granted in three months if his school was favourably reported upon. . .
South Australian Register dated Friday 1st December 1876.
Sale of Freehold Property At Nairne:
John Paltridge has received instructions from Mr Joseph Ryder to sell by auction, at Nairne, tomorrow (Saturday) Dec. 2nd at 1 o'clock. All those valuable properties situated in the township of Nairne, being portions of the allotments 46 & 47, having a frontage of 186 feet to Sydney Road by 95 feet deep, on which is erected two substantial shops, dwelling houses etc, now in the occupation of Messrs Harding & Nerrey, and bringing in a rental of 52 pounds per annum.
Lots 33,34 and part lot 35 having a frontage to North Street of 2 chains & 51 links by an average depth of 2 chains & 62 links, on which is erected a good & well built residence of six rooms, now occupied by Mr Alfred Dunn. On this property there is a good garden.
Lots 55 & part 54, having a frontage of 1 chain 49 links by a depth of 3 chains 10 links and now in the occupation of Mr John Bridle.
Lot 214, containing 3 roods & 24 perches, and has a stable and outbuilding erected thereon, and is occupied by Mr A. Dunn.
To persons requiring a quiet and cool summer residence, free from all the disagreeables of the city, Lots 33, 34 and 35 offer a rare opportunity; and the other properties give a splendid chance as an investment, the reserves being positively nominal. TERMS AT SALE.
Also, at the same time and place. All the Household Furniture and Effects of Mr Alfred Dunn.
South Australian Chronicle and Weekly Mail Saturday 12 January 1878
COUNCIL OF EDUCATION:
Monday, January 7
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Recommended the following appointments : -
. . . Joseph Ryder, head teacher, Morphett Vale, from 1st January. . . .
South Australian Register Friday 28 June 1878
DISTRICT COUNCILS:
NOARLUNGA. June 24.
. . . Messrs. William Pavy, Stephen Pilcher Allen, Samuel Radford, and Edward Teakle were elected Councillors; Messrs. Charles Furlee and Joseph Ryder Auditors. Mr. M. Burgess was Returning Officer. . . .
1892 SA Death Reg 205/211 RYDER Joseph undefined Adelaide
Morphett Vale Scotch Cemetery: RYDER Joseph 76y; Plot 177
South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900) Mon 24 Oct 1892
Evening Journal (Adelaide, SA : 1869 - 1912) Mon 24 Oct 1892
Death Notice:
RYDER.- On the 23rd October, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Padman, of Glenelg, Joseph Ryder, formerly of Nairne, aged 76 years.
South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900) Mon 24 Oct 1892
Funeral Notice:
THE FRIENDS of the late Mr. JOSEPH RYDER are respectfully informed that his Remains will be removed from his daughter's (Mrs. Padman) residence, Jetty-road, Glenelg, TO-MORROW (Tuesday), at 11 o'clock, for Interment in the Morphett Vale Cemetery. Joseph E. Gibson, Undertaker.
South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900) Tue 25 Oct 1892
Funeral Notice:
THE Friends of the late Mr. JOSEPH RYDER are respectfully informed that his REMAINS will be Removed from his Daughter's (Mrs. Padman's) Residence, Jetty-road, Glenelg, this day (Tuesday), at 11 o'clock, for Interment in the Morphett Vale Cemetery. Joseph E. Gibson, Undertaker.
Articles post death of Joseph Ryder:
The Methodist Journal, p.7, 20 January 1893
In Memoriam:
Joseph Ryder.
The late Joseph Ryder, of Glenelg, who died October 23, 1892, aged 76 years, was one of the oldest local preachers in this colony, having arrived here in the year 1850. Previous to his arrival he was educated in Borough-road College, London, and held a teachers' certificate from that institution, and filled appointments as teacher in public schools both in England and Wales. When he arrived in the colony at first he and his family lived at Kensington, and shortly afterwards he opened a school in Freeman-street in the old Congregational Church, and amongst his scholars were some who have since filled important positions in the colony. He did not remain long in Adelaide, but removed with his family to Hay Valley, near Nairne, and for awhile he was engaged in agricultural pursuits. But like others he took the gold fever, and with some friends went overland to the Melbourne diggings, and many amusing anecdotes he has told of his experience while on the diggings. But he did not stay very long at the goldfields. Not meeting with any success, he returned to Adelaide and joined his family, and removed shortly afterwards to Nairne, where he opened a day school, in which he continued to teach the rising generation of 25 years. It was in Nairne that his best services were rendered to the Wesleyan Methodist Church. He was one of the small body of people who gathered together in an old wooden hut near the old mill at Nairne and decided to form the membership of a Wesleyan church. There they met for some years until the people returned from the diggings, and population settled in the town and district, when a new church was built nearer the centre of the town. From the first he began to preach, and continued to do so until a short time previous to his death. He also filled all positions in the church as preacher, class-leader, teacher, secretary to the trustees, &c. As a singer his services were valuable. For many years he was superintendent of the Sabbath-school in Nairne, and many today bear testimony to the blessed influence he exerted in their lives. In his home life our brother was kind and hospitable, and in this was ably supported by his loving wife. There was ever a welcome to all our preachers and others who were connected with our Church. Then changes came, and Bro. Ryder removed from Nairne to Moonta, afterwards to Virginia, then to Noarlunga and Morphett Vale. After a short time he resigned his work as a teacher and settled at Glenelg, where the last years of his life were spent. He retired from his preaching work only when old age and sickness compelled him, and although his last days were those of affliction, he bore it meekly for the Master's sake. He died at the home of his daughter (Mrs G.W. Padman), and his remains were interred at Morphett Vale by the side of his late wife on 26th October last. Mr D. Nock read the funeral service in the presence of those with whom he had worked while residing in their midst. The Rev. J. Binney also took part in the service. H. H.
The Advertiser Thursday 20 April 1911
NAIRNE SUNDAY SCHOOL:
SIXTY YEARS OLD.
Nairne, April 18.
The celebration of the diamond jubilee of the Methodist Sunday-school and Church was continued on Easter Sunday, when services were held in the old Wesleyan Church, erected in 1854, on a piece of land given by the late Mr. Thomas May. The morning and evening services were conducted by the president (Rev. Vivian Roberts), and that in the afternoon by an ex-president (the Rev. H. J. Pope). The attendances were good, that in the evening being the largest seen in the local Methodist church for many years. On Easter Monday evening a public meeting was held, when addresses were given by the president the local minister, and Mr. Robert Marsh (a pioneer resident).
Mr. A. Sandercock (superintendent), who presided, said the first church was very primitive, built on a damp spot, near to the edge of the creek close to the cemetery. The water came up through the floor and sometimes ran through the church, while the roof was anything but secure. When it rained ladies sometimes had to put up their umbrellas to save their clothes. 'The school was opened very early in 1851. The late Mr. J. Tickle was the first superintendent, and Mr. E. Smith, who still resides at Nairne, was one of the teachers. The senior of the old scholars living at Nairne are Mrs. Semmens (daughter of Mr. May), Mrs. W. Bayfield (daughter of Mr. Timmins), Mr. H. Howland, and Mr. Jos. Squires. After Mr. Tickle gave up the superintendency the late Mr. Rueben Pope occupied the position for several years. Other workers in the old school were Mr. Jasper Bee, of Norwood; the late Mr. Joseph Ryder, the day school teacher of the time; Mr. Marsh, the late Mr. J. W. Parsons, Misses Parsons, Mills, and Cromby. The two school banners, which have been carried before the schools on many an anniversary, now hang side by side in the old school. The Wesleyan banner was made by Mrs. E. T. Parsons, and consists of navy blue silk with white silken letters. The letters were first cut out in paper by Mr. Fuller, a carpenter. Mrs. Parsons used these as patterns by which to cut out her silken letters, which the Misses Smith sewed on by hand, there being no sewing machines. The Primitive Methodist banner was made by the Misses Cromby(2), one of whom afterwards became the wife of the Rev. J. Standerin, while the other is Mrs. Gibson. The first minister in this district was the Rev. Joseph Dare, D.D., afterwards a prominent clergyman in Victoria. His circuit is now divided into five. He married Miss Clezy, a daughter of the late Mr. J. Clezy, of Nairne. The Rev.W. Bown was the first resident minister, and he also married a daughter of the late Mr. J. Clezy. The Rev. R. C. Flockart was the next minister, and today the Rev. G. H. Paynter presides over this circuit.
Mr. Robert Marsh, who is in his 85th year, said the first bell was given by the Paringa. Mining Company, and he went down on horseback and brought it up - not any easy matter, for it was a hilly, rough road. He was manager for the late Mrs. Smillie, wife of the founder of Nairne. He drove her to the Methodist Church in a small water-cart without springs, drawn by a white donkey imported from Scotland, over hills amongst the steepest in the ranges. He joined the Methodists, whom he first, heard of in Nairne, and became a teacher. Sometimes on Sunday morning he drove to the Murray to Mr. Gilbert's, 30 miles distant, to hold services, and then go down the river to Hindmarsh Island, hold an afternoons service, and afterwards he rowed round to the Finnis for evening service. There he would find his horse waiting, and would ride back to Nairne, 30 miles away. He says he would not be a bit afraid to walk to Adelaide from Nairne now. The Rev. Vivian Roberts (the president) and the Rev. G. H. Paynter spoke. The latter referred to the old identities who had died recently; namely, Mr. David Chapman, Mrs. H. Kenning, Mrs. T. May, Mrs. Parsons. Mr. G. Spence, and Mr. H. Timmins. Their united ages were 510 years, or an average of 85 years. Votes of thanks were passed on the motion of Mr. Joseph Squires to all helpers. Special hymns of the old type, with the old tunes, were sung under the direction of Mr. Sandercock, with Miss Edna Paynter as organist, assisted by a stringed quartet.
The Register, Thursday 1 July 1926
ANOTHER COLONIST OF 1849:
By A. T. Saunders.
Soon after The Register published the narrative of the voyage of Mr. T. G. Williams to Adelaide in the Asiatic, a book was lent to me containing the reminiscences in writing of a steerage passenger by that ship which, as Mr. Williams came in the saloon, with every comfort, gives both sides of the voyage. The writer is Mr. J. Ryder, who, for some years lived in Nairne, and was the first clerk of that district council. The father of Mr. Ryder was a shoemaker in the parish of Upton cum Chalvey, Bucks, England, when, on July 31, 1816, the writer was born, his mother being a Devon woman named Bond, who was brought to Windsor at an early age. Mr. Ryder (the writer) was the youngest of a family of seven. The father was originally a farm labourer, but seems to have been an intelligent and enterprising man, although he had no schooling. He was a potboy in a London public house near Drury Lane, but left for fear of the press gang; he was born in 1770, and learned shoemaking. He married in 1800, his wife being several years younger than he. She had been a servant in the household of H.RH. Princess Amelia at Windsor, who was the favourite daughter of George III., and aunt of Queen Victoria. The Princess presented Miss Bond with her portrait in watercolour. They were married at St. James's Church, Piccadilly. When the writer was about two the family removed from Chalvey to Windsor, and the first thing the writer could remember was the tolling of the Windsor Castle bell at midnight announcing the death of George III. When he was seven years old he went to a school, the master of which was a competent but cruel man. At 14 he was apprenticed till his twenty 21st birthday to a master tailor, Richard Cobden, Thames street, Windsor. Mr. Cobden was first cousin to the renowned Freetrader of the same name. In October, 1838, Ryder married, after considerablc difficulty, a young, woman named Hill, for the young couple were dissenters, and many legal obstacles were then (as in South Australia for many years) put in the way of dissenters who desired to be married by their own ministers. The writer worked at his trade, and the wife worked as milliner and dressmaker, largely for the upper servants of Windsor Castle. In 1842 Ryder applied for admittance into the British and Foreign School Society's Training College, London, and after a stiff training for several months, passed, and was appointed to a school in North Wales in December, 1842, and arrived there early in 1843. He had studied vocal music, and started a class on the Hullah system, which was a success. Some friction with a local magnate caused Mr. Ryder to resign, and after a short holiday at Windsor with his wife and family, he went to Lancaster, having been appointed head master of the British school there at £90 a year, which he supplemented by a Hullah singing class, and by doing clerical work for a Lancaster shipowner. Mrs. Ryder and their three children were then brought to Lancaster, where they remained for about four years, when, as the climate of Lancaster did not suit Mr. Ryder, he obtained charge of the British school at King's Lynn, Norfolk. The school secretary at Lynn was a Mr. Wigg, a relative of the Wigg family, of Adelaide, and Mr Wigg, on Good Friday, 1849, suggested emigration to South Australia, as in his opinion the climate of Lynn would be fatal to Mr. Ryder. Ultimately, Mr. Ryder and his wife decided to go to Adelaide, but how, was the question. He applied, to be sent as a free emigrant, but was refused, as he had too many young children, and then applied to be sent as schoolmaster in an emigrant ship, but there were so many on the list before him that he could not wait. Mr. Wigg and others then assisted Mr. Ryder to raise £80 for the cost of a steerage passage for him, his wife, and their four children. The family left Lynn on Saturday, 24/8/1849, for London, and on the following Sunday they went on board the Asiatic in the East India Docks, which next day went to Gravesend, where a terrible event happened. A fellow passenger at breakfast was suddenly seized with cholera, which was raging in London. The face and hands of the poor man turned a ghastly blue; he was in great agony and fearfully convulsed, and died at 4 p.m. His body was taken ashore for burial. Dr. Maurau, the ship's surgeon, decided that the case was English cholera, and the Asiatic sailed.
The Voyage Out.
At first, and for some days, Mr. Ryder and his family were very seasick, but when the sea became calmer Capt. Waddell made all come up on deck, and in a few days they were better. The ship's food at first did not agree with Mrs. Ryder and the children, but Mr. Ryder, though far from well, felt better than he had been in England. The Rev. Mr. Cheetham, with his wife and family, were steerage passengers, and so service was held. Mrs. Ryder, on 5/10/1849, gave birth to her fifth child (the fourth daughter), who was named Annie Oceana, and later became the wife of Mr. G. W. Padman, of Glenelg. All the money Mr. and Mrs. Ryder possessed was five sovereigns, and 10/- of this had to be spent for two bottles of port wine for Mrs. Ryder. They had become used to the ship, and sometimes greatly enjoyed themselves In good weather. Mr. Ryder was so well that he could relish the coarse food provided, and would rise at 5 a.m., and after knocking the weevil out of a ship's biscuit, would put a piece of pork on it, and after cooking them at the galley fire, would eat with gusto. In fact, he could eat anything, and had clearly turned the corner, and begun to live a new life, They sighted Kangaroo Island on 24/12/1849, arrived at the lightship at noon of 26/12/1849, and went to Port Adelaide on the same evening. The only person Mr. Ryder knew in Adelaide was a Mr. George Rolfe, who had been a deacon of the church in Lynn (and was a cousin to Mr. John Morphett), who received him very kindly, but told him there was little for clerks, schoolmasters, or tailors to do in Adelaide. Mrs. Rolfe had died in Adelaide, and Mr. Rolfe invited Mr. Ryder to bring his wife and family to his house for a few days, and on Sunday he, would introduce him to some friends. Mr. Ryder walked to Kensington to see Mr. Roberts, who was reported to be very rich, and to whom he had a letter from Mr. Ryder's brother, as Mr. Roberts had been on the committee of his school in Shropshire. Mr. Roberts, after reading the letter, received Mr. Ryder, kindly, and said it was proposed to open a day school in connection with Mr. Stowe's Freeman street Chapel, and sent for the Rev. Mr. Strongman to examine Mr. Ryder's papers. Mr. Strongman agreed with Mr. Roberts respecting the school, and gave Mr. Ryder a note to the Rev. T. Q. Stow. Thereupon Mr. Ryder went back to the Asiatic, very tired, but hopeful. Next day he went to Adelaide, and again saw Mr. Rolfe, and then started to walk to Payneham to see Mr. Stow, and lost his way, but ultimately got to the Maid and Magpie. There he had a glass of ale, and was directed to Mr. Stow's, who received him very kindly, and approved of the proposal.
School and Singing Class.
The school was established, and Mr. Ryder and his family moved from Mr. Rolfe's house to a two-roomed, brick-floor cottage at Kensington, for which they had little or no furniture, and had therefore to borrow and improvise some. The school began with about 50 scholars, and to it Mr. Ryder walked each school morning from Kensington with his two eldest daughters. The school at first prospered, and a lady teacher was engaged for the afternoons. At this time the South Australian Government paid 1/8 per month for each scholar in schools with not fewer than 20 and not more than 40 children, but the Independents would not have any State Aid for school or religion, and so Mr. Ryder could not accept the Government grant, and in about a year the school broke up. Mr. Ryder moved from Kensington into a cottage in Angas street owned by Mr. Bowen, a deacon of Mr. Stow's church, and a large and successful builder, father ot Lady Thomas, but the roads were so bad and the streets so ill defined that on one winter's Sunday night, Mrs. Ryder lost her way going to Freeman street, and did not reach the chapel. In 1851 Mr. Ryder moved again to a two roomed cottage he had bought in Beulah road, by the aid of a building society, and his sister, Mrs. Tilley, and her husband, who had emigrated to New Zealand in 1840, and had left it for New South Wales, came to Adelaide about August, 1850, and settled in Hay Valley, near Nairne. Early in 1851 Mr. Ryder left the Freeman street school, and was succeeded by a B.A., a clever man from an Independent College, but after two months the school was closed. The members of Mr. Ryder's Adelaide Hullah singing class gave him a benefit concert, the proceeds of which were about £10, and a notice of the concert is in The Observer. A day school was then opened at Norwood, but a sufficient number of scholars could not be collected, so, on Good Friday, 1851, Mr. Ryder started for Nairne in a bullock dray with Mr. Clezy and Mr. Bee, and Charley Perry as bullock driver. The result of this visit to his sister was the removal of his family to Hay Valley in 4/5/1851, the wettest year in South Australian records. They went by bullock dray from Norwood via Glen Osmond during the heavy rain, and at midnight reached Balhannah, just managed to cross the Onkaparinga there at 2 a.m., and reached Mr. Botham's, who, with his wife, received the drenched family with Christian kindness, made them a hot meal, and lent them dry, warm clothing, and also provided them with breakfast. They eventually reached Tilley's, Hay Valley, and lived with them for some weeks in their thatched hut, 12 x 8 ft., while Mr Ryder's two roomed house was being erected, in an acre of land rented from Mrs. Smellie[sic] at 5/- per annum. The cottage was "wattle and dab"[sic] with thatched roof. It was some weeks before it was finished by Mr. Ryder and another man. The dimensions were- 24 ft by 12 ft; the cottage being just one long room, with no door or glass windows, just calico and bagging on them. Hay Valley was two miles from Nairne, and Mrs. Ryder opened a school in their Hay Valley cottage, while Mr. Ryder opened one in Nairne, and got the Government grant for them.
At the Victorian Gold Diggings.
About this time the eldest girl, then about 12, went as housegirl to Mr. James Johnston, of Oakbank, where she was kindly treated, and esteemed, and where she remained for a considerable time. The Ryder children and their cousins, the Tilleys, attended the Wesleyan chapel in Nairne, and the parents went in the evenings. Mr. Ryder held Sunday services in his cottage, and continued them till he left for the Victorian gold diggings in April, 1852, and on his return in October the Primitives had begun services; they afterwards built a chapel. The Nairne school was closed at the end of 1851, when the Victorian diggings attracted so many people front Nairne. Those who left for Victoria took all the coin they could, and thus made it very scarce. Mr. Ryder sold his Norwood property for £20, and walked to Adelaide to get the money, where he met Mr. Prankard, who offered to sell him four acres at Prospect, with a five-roomed cottage thereon, and three or four tons of hay, all for £20; but, though sorely tempted, he kept his £20, and did not buy. About April, 1852, a party was organized to go overland to the diggings. It consisted of John Bott, Brinkley, Ryder, Tilley, Hart of Balhannah, and his son. The party had six bullocks and a dray, and Mr. Ryder was only able to leave one pound with his wife. The party was about five, weeks going over, and they walked 500 miles. Mr Ryder returned in October 1852, with 40 ounces of gold, having sent 6oz of gold by escort, so though he was at Bendigo in the good times, yet on his return was haymaking for Mr. Hefford, and could earn only his food and a few weekly shillings at that. Just before Christmas, 1852, all his money was gone except half a crown, with which he bought himself a sickle at Johnny Disher's store, and walked to Woodside to try for work as a reaper. Mr. James Inglis, of Western Branch, about a mile from Woodside, gave him breakfast and employment, and showed him how to use the sickle and to make "bands". For six weeks he worked for Mr. Inglis, and for the last four weeks reaped half an acre a day, thus earning 10/ per day and his food. (So it cost more than 21/- per acre to reap only.- A.T.S.) for three weeks he then reaped for Mr. G. Mills, of Hay Valley, and then went to Adelaide to try for work there, but failed, and returned, and did odd clerical and other jobs for the farmers, he heard, that Mr. R. Bairstow wanted a small stack of oats threshed by hand, so he walked seven miles to the Mount, saw Mr. Bairstow, and began work threshing with a flail, but after two days he had to desist, he hurt himself so much with the flail, and the work was so hard, ie therefore retired in favour of George Pope, almost the only man in the district who did not go to the diggings. After returning from Victoria, there being regular service in Hay Valley by the Primitive Methodists, at the request of the Rev. J. Dare, then Wesleyan Minister at Mount Barker, Mr. Ryder preached in Nairne now and then, and became an auxiliary.
In Country Districts.
In May 1853, at the suggestion of the Hon. Jacob Hagen, Mr. Ryder moved to Echunga, and opened a school there, relying on Mr. Hagen to get the Government grant. But it was withheld, and in the depth of winter Mr. Ryder and his family started from Echunga for Hay Valley in a bullock dray, and had an awful time geting to Mount Barker where Mr. Dare, Mr. and Mrs. Fuller, and John Dunn, jun., housed, dried, and fed them. Soon after their arrival at Hay Valley, the family moved into Nairne, at the suggestion of Mr. Dawes, the Nairne miller, who promised that when a district council was formed Mr. Ryder should be its clerk. The owner of the house that Mr. Ryder occupied, Mr. S. Sanders, expected no rent till matters improved. The house was opposite the mill, and Mr. Dawes told Mr. Ryder to "roll a bag of flour over when he wanted it." A few shillings were earned doing clerical work. Mr. Newland, Congregational minister, who was called the King of Encounter Bay, wrote to Mr. Ryder that the Mr. T. Q. Stow, had recommended him as a Congregational Preacher at Port Elliot and Currency Creek, the former then a rising place, and a rival even to Port Adelaide, and asked Mr. Ryder to come and see him. Mr. Ryder, shouldered his swag, and started the 70-mile walk, but lost his way in the Finniss scrub and the Black Swamp. He tried to sleep in a disused chapel at Currency Creek, but the fleas and mosquitoes prevented him. At length he arrived at Encounter Bay, and Mr. Newland received him kindly. Mr. Ryder preached at Port Elliot in the morning; and at Encounter Bay in the evening, and after conferring with Mr. Newland he returned home again, losing himself in the Finniss scrub, and being picked up by a farmer named MacHarg (whose daughter had been lost, and died in the scrub about 10 years before), but again lost his way, and after dark stumbled on the house of Mr. Sunman, where he slept. He was next morning put on his road by Mr. Sunman, and reached home via Strathalbyn. When the fortnight given him by Mr. Newland for his final answer had elapsed. Mr. Ryder wrote declining the offer, as he did not think he was fitted for the position. Mr. G. Taplin was selected. In August, 1853 the Nairne District Council was formed, and Mr. Ryder was appointed clerk at £100 per year, thus lifting him out of his poverty and trouble; but he resigned in 1857. Soon after becoming district clerk Mr. Ryder and his sister's husband, Mr. Tilley, rented 70 acres off Mrs. Smellie's 80 acre section at the Vallies, she retaining 10 acres, on which were her garden and homestead. As the council work occupied only three days weekly Mr. Ryder's 20 acre farm (Mr. Tilley had 50 acres) soon received the benefit of his labour, and cows and other live stock were procured. Mr. and Mrs. Ryder both worked hard on the farm, and they were soon on the road to prosperity.
The Ryder Family.
In 1857, after Mr. Ryder had resigned from the district clerkship, he reopened his school in Nairne, he being also secretary to the Odd Fellows and Foresters Building Society, &c., and in consequence they left the farm, and Mrs. Ryder took charge of the small school children. The board paid Mr. Ryder £80 a year, and £20 a year to his daughter, Mary, his assistant. Property in Nairne was purchased, added to, mortgaged, and subsequently lost. The eldest son, born in 1846, was employed in 1862 by Mr. Christen, of Nairne, a druggist, who also had charge of the telegraph office. The boy was killed, 13/12/62 by a drunken baker, who drove his cart, over him, and was sent to the stockade for a year. In July, 1861, the eldest daughter married Joseph P. Hughes, and in January 1867, the second daughter married Alfred H. Dunn. By the end of 1860 Nairne had gone down hill and in that and the next few years numbers of people from and around Nairne had gone to the newly opened northern area, and Mr. Ryder therefore applied for and obtained the Virginia school, on the North road, 18 miles from Adelaide, and his pioneering days were ended.
A daughter, Amelia, born 1844, in 1865 became an assistant at: Miss Hillier's school, apparently at Franklin street, Adelaide. She left Miss Hillier in December, 1865, and in March, 1866, went to the school of Mr. and Mrs. Millard, on Le Fevre's Peninsula, and found it an exceedingly dull place; with no chapel nearer than Port Adelaide. "It seems as if I were separated from all the rest of the world by heaps of sand. Oh, how I wish father could afford to keep us home; this is such a dull place.'' In April 1866, she writes:- "I seem very comfortable here at Mr. Millard's; they treat me as one of the family, and I am getting very much attached to the children and all. "I do hope I shall be able to give satisfaction and keep my place." She died on August 25, 1866, when 22 years old.
Research Notes:
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RYDER, Joseph
Teacher ID:1495
Teacher number:
Name:RYDER, Joseph
Sex:M
Qualifications: Acceptable training or credentials from elsewhere
Rank Appointed : School : Service Year : Inspection Date : Inspector's Comments
CBE Nairne 1857 MAY 1857
CBE Nairne 1857 NOV 1857
CBE Nairne 1858 MAY 1858
CBE Nairne 1858 NOV 1858
CBE Nairne 1859 DEC 1859
This school, conducted by a well-qualified teacher, labours under the common disadvantage of irregularity of attendance and the early withdrawal of pupils. The erection of a public school, frequently talked of, is much needed
CBE Nairne 1860 DEC 1860
CBE Nairne 1861 DEC 1861
This school, conducted by a well-qualified teacher, labours under the common disadvantage of irregularity of attendance and the early withdrawal of pupils. The erection of a public school, much talked of, is much needed
CBE Nairne 1862 MAY 1862
CBE Nairne 1863 MAR 1863
CBE Nairne 1864 APR 1864
CBE Nairne 1865 DEC 1865
CBE Nairne 1866 DEC 1866
CBE Nairne 1867 DEC 1867
CBE Nairne 1868 DEC 1868
CBE Nairne 1869 DEC 1869
CBE Nairne 1870 DEC 1870
CBE Virginia 1870
CBE Virginia 1871
CBE Moonta Mines 1871
CBE Moonta Mines 1872 DEC 1872
CBE Lewiston 1873
CBE Noarlunga 1873
CBE Noarlunga 1874 DEC 1874
CBE Noarlunga 1875 DEC 1875
HT Noarlunga 1876 DEC 1876
HT Noarlunga 1877 DEC 1877
HT Noarlunga 1878 DEC 1878
HT Morphett Vale 1878 52.91
HT Noarlunga 1879 DEC 1879
HT Morphett Vale 1879 80.16
HT Morphett Vale 1880 64.24
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