Percy Lewis BROADBENT [2738]

  General Notes:

1878 SA Birth BROADBENT Percy Lewis Elihu BROADBENT Eliza Jane THORN Daly 211/355
1940 NSW Death 12706/1940 BROADBENT PERCY LEWIS, JOHN, ELIZA, FORBES

South Australian Register (Adelaide) Tuesday 30 November 1897
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
ORDINARY EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREES OF M.B. AND CH.B.
NOVEMBER, 1897.
First Year.
First Class. - Percy Lewis Broadbent . . .

Forbes Times (NSW) Friday 10 Jan 1919
New Justices:
. . . Percy Lewis Broadbent, Forbes. . . .

Forbes Advocate (NSW) Tuesday 11 June 1940
DR. BROADBENT'S DEATH
Forbes' Oldest Medical Practitioner Sudden End Last Saturday.
Although the condition of his heart it was known to members of his family and his medical advisers, very few of his large circle of friends were aware that Dr. Percy Lewis Brondbent, whose death occurred at Forbes, at the age of 62 years, was in anything but the best of health, except for a cold from which he had been suffering for a few days. Therefore, the news of his death, which took place at his home between 4.30 and 4.45 p.m. on Saturday, came as a very great shock to the community, among whom expressions of sympathy for his widow and family were heard on every hand over the week-end. The doctor attended to his usual round of duties on Saturday including a Visit to the District Hospital, and the passing of half-a-dozen men who had offered their services for overseas during the day. The late Dr. Broadbent came to Forbes just on 38 years ago, and by his gentlemanly demeanor quickly won the hearts of all with whom he came in contact. In the intervening years he built up an extensive practice. He at once became an honorary medical officer to Forbes District Hospital, and for years he has labored unceasingly to advance the Interest of that institution, which mude many improvements in status during his lifetime. Upon the death of Dr. McDonnell, he also became Government Medical Officer, a position he has filled for many years. The doctor was also a keen sporting enthusiast, interesting himself in the affairs of the Forbes District Picnic Race Club, while he was a foundation member and former president of the Forbes Bowling Club, of which he was five times singles champion, and held the title within recent years. With his wife, he was also a strong adherent and liberal supporter uf the Church of England activities in our midst, particularly of its social life. In his younger years he was an active member of Forbes Golf Club. The deceased is survived by his sorrowing widow, one son, Dr. J. Broadbent of Crookwell, and one daughter, Miss Dorothy Broadbent, of Forbes. Reference to the passing of Dr. Broadbent was made by the Rev. A. E. White at the morning service at St. John's on Sunday and at 5 o'clock in the afternoon a special church service took place, at which the Rector officiated. Afterwards, members of the local Police Force, the Masonic Lodge, and Forbes Bowling Club marched in a funeral procession to the train, the body, being taken to Sydney to be cremated yesterday at Rookwood. (Mr. A. G. Jones directed the funeral arrangements at Forbes end.

The Grenfell Record and Lachland District Advertiser (NSW) Thursday 13 June 1940
DR. BROADBENT'S DEATH.
Forbes' Oldest Medical Practitioner Sudden End Last Saturday:
Although the condition of his heart. was known to members of his family and, his, medical advisers, very few of his large circle of friends were aware that Dr. Percy Lewis Broadbent, whose death occurred at Forbes, at the age of 62 years, was in anything but the best of health, except for a cold from which he had been suffering for a few days. Therefore the news of his death, which took, place at his home between 4.30 and 4.45 p.m. on Saturday, came as a very great shock to the community, among whom expressions of sympathy for his, widow and family were heard on every hand over the weekend. The doctor attended to his usual round of duties on Saturday, including a visit to the District Hospital, and the passing of half a dozen men who had offered their services for overseas during the day. The late doctor came to Forbes just on 38 years ago. Many Grenfell friends will regret to hear of Dr. Broadbent's death, particularly older members of the Bowling Club.

Percy married Ida Florence HAYLEY [7701] [MRIN: 2726], daughter of Edmund W. Scott HAYLEY [7702] and Elizabeth Fanny [7703], on 12 Oct 1904 in Sydney, NSW, Australia. (Ida Florence HAYLEY [7701] was born in 1876 in Grafton, NSW, Australia and died in 1966 in St Leonards, NSW, Australia.)

  Marriage Notes:

1904 NSW Marriage 8777/1904 BROADBENT PERCY L, HAYLEY IDA F, BURWOOD