William Charles RYDER [928]

  General Notes:

1858 SA Birth 14/453 RYDER William Charles Joseph RYDER Mary HILL, Nairne
1923 WA Death RYDER WILLIAM C Male PERTH 967
Perth WA Cemetery: Karrakatta - Congregational - Section AA - Gravesite: 0270

William lived in Western Australia for 19 years (as per Death Cert)

State Records of South Australia:
Surname: RYDER
Given name(s): William Charles
Born: 21-10-1858 Nairne SA
Previous occupation: musician
Joined: 1-6-1884
Marital status: married
Notes: resigned 11-9-1902
Sources: GRG5/23, PG 1884

POLICE SERVICE RECORD - State Records GRG 5/23
WILLIAM CHARLES RYDER
Joined: 1/6/1884
Married:
Previous Occupation - Musician
Examinations passed - Corporals 21/3/1899
DATE OF APPOINTMENT RANK STATION OR PROMOTION
1/6/1884 3rd Class Mounted Constable ADELAIDE
15/4/1885 3rd Class Mounted Constable MARRYATVILLE
1/2/1886 Bottom of 3rd Class MARRYATVILLE
1/11/1886 Bottom of 3rd Class ADELAIDE
1/11/1887 Bottom of 3rd Class WOODSIDE
1/10/1891 2nd Class Mounted Constable WOODSIDE
1/7/1891 2nd Class Mounted Constable MT BARKER
1/7/1892 Re-instated 689/1892
15/4/1894 Re-instated ADELAIDE
9/4/1894 Re-instated QUORN
4/3/1897 Re-instated CALTOWIE
11/9/1902 Resigned
PUNISHMENT AND REPRIMANDS GRG 5/18 1828-1923
20/6/1885 Leaving Barracks without Permission
Punishment - Cautioned
31/1/1886 Neglect of Duty and Absent from Station without Leave
Punishment - Fined 3 Days Pay and Reduced to Bottom of 3rd Class
24/4/1886 Late for Duty
Punishment - Fined 2/6d.
30/9/1887 Absent without Leave
Punishment - Fined 2/6d.

Extract from [Police]Station Journal - Quorn 1895-1900
Friday 14th June 1895
M.Cs (mounted constables) WELLS, RYDER AND F.C. (first class constable) HARNETT on Town and Station duty at 10a.m. Prisoner Reilley was discharged from custody at 1pm. William Dempsey, Farmer of the Hundred of Pichi Richi reported that a second hand riding bridle with plated buckles and an iron bit, value 5/- his property, had been stolen from a fence at the back of the Town Hall, Quorn between 8p.m. of 13th and 8a.m. of 14th inst. M.C. Ryder making enquiries re same, obtained no trace of it.

The Daily News Wednesday 10 Sep 1913
LICENCE TRANSFERRED
William Hornsby Crooks, licensee of the City Bottling Works, 158, Lord street, Perth, applied to-day to Mr. Roe, P.M., for a transfer of his one gallon licence to William Charles Ryder, of 2 Norbert-street, East Perth. The application was granted.

The West Australian Thursday 11 Sep 1913
NEWS AND NOTES
Licence Transfer. As chairman of the Perth Licensing Bench. Mr. A.S. Roe, P.M., yesterday granted a transfer of the gallon licence in respect of the City Bottling Works, 158 Lord-street, from William Hornaby Crooks to William Charles Ryder.

The Daily News (WA) Tuesday 21 August 1923
Funeral Notice:
RYDER. -The Friends of the late WILLIAM CHARLES RYDER, beloved husband of Mrs. Ann Ryder, of 2 Norbert street, East Perth, father of Norman, Geoffrey, Marjory, and Joyce, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Congregational Cemetery, Karrakatta. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, 2 Norbert-street, East Perth, at 3 o'clock TOMORROW (Wednesday) AFTERNOON, per road. Friends wishing to attend the Funeral may proceed by the 3.45 p.m. train leaving C.H. Smith and Co., Undertakers, 281 Newcastle-St., Perth. Tel. A 1231.

The West Australian (Perth) Wednesday 22 August 1923
Death Notice:
RYDER. On Angust 21, at his residence, East Perth, William Charles, beloved husband of Ann Ryder, and father of Norman C. and Geoffrey K., Marjorie and Joyce, aged 64 years 10 months.

The West Australian Wednesday 22 August 1923
Funeral Notices:
RYDER. The Friends of the late William Charles Ryder, beloved husband of Mrs. Ann Ryder, of 2 Norbert-street. East Perth, father of Norman, Geoffrey, Marjorie and Joyce, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Congregational Cemetery, Karrakatta. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, 2 Norbert-street, East Perth, at 3 o'clock THIS (Wednesday) AFTERNOON, per road. Friends -wishing to attend the Funeral may proceed by the 3.45 p.m. train leaving Perth. C.H. Smith and Co, Undertakers, 281 Newcastle-street, Perth. Tel. A1231.

ABERCORN LODGE 26, W.A.C. RYDER.- The Brethren of the above Lodge are requested to follow the remains of late Wor. Brother Wm. Charles Ryder, to the place of interment, the Congregational Cemetery. Karrakatta. Brethren wishing to attend may proceed by 3.45 p.m. train leaving Perth TO-DAY (Wednesday). J.H. O'Shannessy, W.M. C.H. Ram, Secretary.

LODGE DIAMOND JUBILEE, No. 23, W.A.C. RYDER. - Members of the above Lodge, and the Craft in general, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late Tyler, Wor. Bro. W.C. Ryder, to the place of interment, the Congregational Cemetery, Karrakatta. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence. 2 Norbert-street, at 3 p.m. TO-DAY (Wednesday). Brethren wishing to attend the Funeral may proceed by the 3.45 p.m. train from Perth. T.H. Edwards. Master. J. Cruickshank, Secretary.

DIAMOND JUBILEE LODGE No. 23, WM.C. RYDER. - Members of the above Lodge and the Craft in general, are respectfully requested to follow the remains of our late Worshipful Brother William Charles Ryder, to the place of interment, the Congregational Cemetery, Karrakatta. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, 2 Norbert street, East Perth, at 3 o'clock THIS (Wednesday) AFTERNOON, per road. Those wishing to attend the Funeral may proceed by the 3.45 p.m. train leaving Perth. T.H. Edwards, W.M.M. Cruickshank, Secretary.

ROYAL STUART TEMPERANCE LODGE, No. 78. WAC. RYDER. - Brethren of the above Lodge, and the Craft in general, are respectfully requested to follow the remains of our late Worshipful Brother, William Charles Ryder (father of our Worshipful Master, Worshipful Brother G.K. Ryder, and of Brother W.C. Ryder. Wellington Lodge No. 4) to the place of interment, the Congregational Cemetery. Karrakatta. The Cortege will leave his late residence, 2 Norbert-street, East Perth, at 3 o'clock THIS (Wednesday) AFTERNOON, per road. Those desirous of attending the Funeral may proceed by the 3.45 p.m. train leaving Perth. W.H. Whitford, Secretary.

UNITY LODGE No. 11. W. C. RYDER. - Members of the above Lodge and the Order in general, are respectfully requested to follow the remains of our late Worshipful Brother, William Charles Ryder, to the place of interment, the Congregational Cemetery. Karrakatta. The Funeral is ap- pointed to leave his late residence. 2 Norbert Street. East Perth, at 3 o'clock THIS (Wednesday) AFTERNOON. per road. Those wishing to attend the Funeral may proceed by the 3.45 p.m. train leaving Perth. R.H.G. Clark. W.M. H.R. Bristow, Secretary.

MT LAWLEY NORTH PERTH BRANCH R.S.L. RYDER.- Members of the above Branch are respectfully requested to follow the remains of our comrade (G. K. Ryder's) late father. W. C. Ryder, to its last resting place, the Congregational Cemetery, Karakatta. The Cortege will leave his late residence 2 Norbert-street, East Perth, at 3 o'clock THIS (Wednesday) AFTERNOON. Members will please proceed by 3.45 p.m. train leaving Perth, M.E. Zeffert, President, C. Bader. Secretary.

The Daily News Monday 27 August 1923
Obituary:
THE LATE MR. WILLIAM C. RYDER.
The funeral of the late Mr, William Charles Ryder took place on Wednesday afternoon, and was well attended. Deceased, aged 64 years, was born at Nairne, South Australia, and had resided in this State 10 years. A widow and family of two daughters and two sons survive him. He was a prominent figure in Christian and Masonic circles, having been an enthusiastic worker of Trinity Church, and a member of several lodges. His quiet, manly qualities made for him many friends. The cortege moved from his late residence, after a short service, during which deceased's, favorite hymn, "Now the Laborer's Task is O'er,'' was sung, and proceeded to the Congregational Cemetery, Karrakatta, where the remains were laid to rest, the Rev. G. A. W. Legge officiating. Supporting the pall were Wor. Bro. A.R. Connell (Knight Templars), Wor. Bro. H. Hodgson (Duke of Albany), Bros. J.M. Palmer, G. Chiffins (Royal Stuart), Bro. T.H. Edwards (Diamond Jubilee), Bros. F. Sedgley (Abercorn), H. Mann, M.L.A., and Mr. C.E. Nicholls (Trinity Church). The chief mourners were: Mrs. A. Ryder (widow), Norman and Geoffrey (sons), Marjorie and Joyce (daughters), and H. Hocking (brother-in-law). Among those present were Colonel Strickland (Grand Scribe, Royal Arch Chapter), Lieut. S.J. Chipper (First Principal, Military Chap.), Bros. J.C. Shaw, Nankervill, Cherry, Webster, Blakemore, Green (two), Andrews, Whitford, Walker, Buzza, Daly, King, Venables, Gunter, Jones, Morris, Cowie, Ashton (Royal Stuart Lodge), J.T. Pect (St. John's Lodge), F. Daniels, A.J. Parker, Wor. Bro. O'Shannessy (Abercorn), Bristow (sect.), Button (chaplain), Marshall, McInn (Unity Lodge), Wor. Bro. Robinson (King Edward Lodge), Wor. Bro. Fettbar (Diamond Jubilee), W. Clapp (Lodge Australia), H.S. Bickford, M. Ogston (Claremont-Cottesloe Lodge), G. Ashton (Grand Chaplain, S.C.), Richardson (Unity), J. May (Foresters', S.A.), Captain M. Davies (Naval and Military Club), J.H. Tozer (28th Batt. Ass.), C. Bader and A.S. Isaacs (Mt, Lawley-North Perth R.S.L.), W.M. Gray, C.A. Hall, W. Nicholls, S. Macnamara, T.E. Gammon, S.J. Wylie, J. Schoe, H. McMinn, E.E. Osborne, R.H.G. Clark, W. Sparks, A. Connop, C.H. Smith, R. Parsons, and many others. Floral tributes were received from: Mother, Norman and Geoff, Marjorie and Joyce, Herbert and Maude and family, Mrs. Sparks, Nellie, Will, Flora and Bevan, Mr T.H. Mann, M.L.A., Mrs. Mann, Jack and Mrs. Tozer, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Chiffius, Mr. and Mrs. C. Reilly, Mr. and Mrs. W. Exley, Brethren Lodge, Royal Stuart Temperance, Lodge Abercorn, Mr. and Mrs. Bader and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ranford and family, officers, teachers and scholars, Trinity Congregational Sunday school, all at Pourabbel, Worshipful Master, officers and brethren Lodge Diamond Jubilee, Duke of Albany Lodge, and Lodge Unity. Numerous telegrams, letters and cards of sympathy were, received by the bereaved relatives. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. C.H. Smith and Co.

Sunday Times Sunday 23 September 1923
Wills of the Week:
The following is a list of probates and letters of administration for week ending September 20, 1923 William Charles Ryder, late of East Perth (died August 21, 1923), to Norman Charles Ryder, of Bunbury, and Geoffrey Kirkwood Ryder, of East Perth.

  Research Notes:

Image courtesy of D Hart

  Other Records

• Police Service Record: 3rd Class Mounted Constable, 1884, Adelaide, South Australia.

• Police Service Record: 3rd Class Mounted Constable, 1885, Marryatville, Adelaide, South Australia.

• Police Service Record: Bottom of 3rd Class, 1886, Marryatville, Adelaide, South Australia.

• Police Service Record: Bottom of 3rd Class, 1886, Adelaide, South Australia.

• Police Service Record: Bottom of 3rd Class, 1887, Woodside, South Australia.

• Photograph: Young man, 1888, Hammer & Co, 184 Rundle St. Adelaide.

• Police Service Record: 2nd Class Mounted Constable, 1889, Woodside, South Australia.

• Police Service Record: 2nd Class Mounted Constable, 1891, Mt Barker, South Australia.

• Police Service Record: Re-instated - 2nd Class Mounted Constable, 1892, Mt Barker, South Australia.

• Police Service Record: Re-instated - 2nd Class Mounted Constable, 1894, Adelaide, South Australia.

• Police Service Record: Re-instated - 2nd Class Mounted Constable, 1894, Quorn, South Australia.

• Mounted Constable: Station Journal, 1895, Quorn, South Australia.

• Police Service Record: Re-instated - 2nd Class Mounted Constable, 1897, Caltowie, South Australia.

• Police Service Record: Resigned, 1902, Caltowie, South Australia.

• Removed to, Cir 1904, Perth, Western Australia.

• Australian Electoral Rolls 1903-1980: caretaker, 1906, Freemans Hotel, Perth, Western Australia.

• Australian Electoral Rolls 1903-1980: caretaker, 1909, 13 Moore st, Perth, Western Australia.

• Australian Electoral Rolls 1903-1980: Caretaker, 1910, 13 Moore st, Perth, Western Australia.

• Australian Electoral Rolls 1903-1980: caretaker, 1912, 13 Moore st, Perth, Western Australia.

• Photograph: residence: 2 Norbert St., East Perth, Western Australia.

• Australian Electoral Rolls 1903-1980: caretaker, 1915, 2 Norbert st, Perth, Western Australia.

• Australian Electoral Rolls 1903-1980: caretaker, 1916, 2 Norbert st, Perth, Western Australia.

• Australian Electoral Rolls 1903-1980: caretaker, 1917, 2 Norbert st, Perth, Western Australia.

• Australian Electoral Rolls 1903-1980: caretaker, 1919, 2 Norbert st, Perth, Western Australia.

• Perth Western Australia, Rate Book, 1880-1946: rate book, 1919, 2 Norbert st, Perth, Western Australia.

• Photograph: William Charles, 1920, Perth, Western Australia.

• Australian Electoral Rolls 1903-1980: caretaker, 1921, 2 Norbert st, Perth, Western Australia.

• Perth Western Australia, Rate Book, 1880-1946: rate book, 1922, 2 Norbert st, Perth, Western Australia.

• Australian Electoral Rolls 1903-1980: caretaker, 1924, 2 Norbert st, Perth, Western Australia.

• Perth Western Australia, Rate Book, 1880-1946: rate book, 1924 To 1926, 2 Norbert st, Perth, Western Australia.

William married Mary KIRKWOOD [932] [MRIN: 306], daughter of William KIRKWOOD [1007] and Janet READ [1008], on 4 Jul 1888 in Baptist Church, Flinders St, Adelaide, South Australia. (Mary KIRKWOOD [932] was born on 15 Jun 1857 in Adelaide, South Australia and died on 12 Feb 1908 in Perth, Western Australia.)

  Marriage Notes:

1888 SA Marriage 156/77 RYDER William Charles KIRKWOOD Mary Adelaid

William next married Ann SMITH [3424] [MRIN: 1122], daughter of Alexander SMITH [3593] and Ann Elizabeth BRICE [3600], on 26 Sep 1908 in Res W C Ryder at 13 Moore St, Perth, Western Australia. (Ann SMITH [3424] was born on 8 Jan 1872 in Yankalilla, South Australia, died on 1 Sep 1950 in Perth, Western Australia and was buried on 4 Sep 1950 in Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia.)

  Marriage Notes:

1908 WA Marriage RYDER WILLIAM C Male SMITH ANN Female PERTH 481 1908