Henry Priest
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
PRIEST – On 20th inst., at the residence of his parents, Rooke Street, Devonport, after a brief illness, Henry, fourth son of Stephen and Annie Priest, in his 23rd year.
“Safe in the arms of Jesus,
Safe on His gentle breast.”
The Advocate 22nd December 1902
FUNERAL
The Funeral of the late Henry Priest will leave his parents’ residence, Rooke Street, West Devonport TO-DAY (Monday) at 8 p.m., for the Don Cemetery. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.
The Advocate 22nd December.1902
We regret to report bereavement in the family of Mr. and Mrs. S. Priest, whose youngest son, Harry, succumbed on Saturday morning to a severe attack of influenza. The unfortunate young man was is his 23rd year.
The funeral will take place at the Don cemetery this afternoon, Mr Priest is himself laid aside with influenza, and the sincere sympathy of the residents will be extended to the sorrowing family in their affliction.
The Advocate 22nd December 1902
Mrs S. Priest
Don Congregational Cemetery
FUNERAL
The funeral of the late Mrs. S. Priest, Sen., will leave her late residence, Edward Street, Devonport,
for the Don cemetery at 3 p.m. TO-DAY. H. Weller, undertaker.
MERSEY LODGE P.A.F.S., No 9
The members of the above are required to attend the funeral of the late wife of Brother S. Priest. Sen., which leaves his residence THIS DAY (Monday), at 3 p.m., for the Don cemetery. F. W. Padfield, Secretary.
The Advocate 26th October 1908
Mrs. S. Priest, Sen.
We regret to have to report the death of Mrs. S. Priest, senior, which occurred on Saturday evening. The deceased lady who was 64 years of age, was an inmate at the Launceston Hospital, where it was proposed to perform an operation, but it was discovered that the trouble – an internal complaint – had advanced too far, and she returned home a fortnight ago to die. The passing away of a resident of fully 20 years occasioned much regret, and sympathy was expressed for our esteemed townsman in his irreparable loss. There are two married sons - Alfred, at Castra, who recently returned from South Africa, and Stephen, the well know architect, of Devonport. A married daughter Mrs. H. E. Sparks resides in Melbourne. The funeral of the deceased takes place this afternoon, at the Don cemetery.
The Advocate 26th October 1908
The Last Sad Rites
The funeral of the late Mrs. S. Priest, senior, took place yesterday afternoon, at the Don cemetery. The municipal council, of which Mr. Priest is a member, adjourned its meeting in order to allow the Warden and councilors to attend. The immediate mourners were Mr. Priest and his two sons, Alfred and Stephen, and son-in-law (Mr. H. E. Sparks), with the two little sons of Mr. A. Priest. Cr. Priest being a member of the P.A.F.S., the brethren participated in the procession, four of their number, Bros. W. T. Beale, G. Hawkins. F. M. Padfield and J Thompson, acting as pallbearers. The coffin and hearse were literally covered with floral tokens of sympathy, thus expressing the universal esteem in which the family is held. The funeral cortege was a lengthy one, including, besides those already indicated the representative men of the town. On arrival at the last resting-place, the religious service was conducted by the Rev. F. J. Miles. An in memoriam service is to be held at the Baptist church on Sunday evening next.
The Advocate 27th October 1908
The funeral of the late Mrs. S. Priest, Sen., took place yesterday at the Don cemetery. The cortege was a lengthy one, and included many members and ex-members of the Town Council, Chamber of Commerce, Fire Brigade Board, and other public bodies with which the deceased lady’s husband is connected. The members of the Protestant Alliance lodge marched in procession, and the service at the grave was conducted by the Rev. F. J. Miles. The coffin was covered with wreaths and floral tributes, and was borne to the grave by Messrs. F. W. Padfield, W. Beale, G. Hawkins and J. Thompson, members of the lodge previously mentioned. After the confirmation of the minutes at yesterday’s meeting of the Devonport council, the Warden moved that the council adjourn until 7 p.m. out of respect to the wife of their esteemed townsman. The motion was seconded by Cr. McFie and carried. Upon resuming, it was agreed on the motion of the Warden and Cr. Holman, to forward a letter of condolence to Cr. Priest.
The North West Post 27th October 1908
Stephen Priest
Don Congregational Cemetery
News Item
The many friends of Mr. Stephen Priest, Sen., an old and respected resident of Devonport,
will regret to learn that he is seriously ill. His condition is regarded as very serious
and small hopes are being held out for his recovery. A trained nurse is in attendance,
and relatives have been summoned to the bedside.
The Advocate 10th October 1925
DEATH
PRIEST – On November 3rd, at his late residence, Edward Street, Devonport, Stephen, beloved husband of Blanche Priest, in his 83rd year. Sadly missed
The Advocate 5th Nov 1925
FUNERAL
PRIEST – The funeral of the late Stephen Priest will leave his late residence, Edward Street,
Devonport, today at 2.30 p.m. for the Don cemetery. Friends please accept this intimation.
Jeffrey, Undertaker
MERSEY MASONIC LODGE, No. 21, T.C.
The Brethren are requested to attend the funeral of the late Wor. Bro. S. Priest, which will leave his late residence, Edward-street, this afternoon at 2.30 p.m. C.W.L. Secretary.
P.A.F.S.O.A.-
Members are requested to attend the funeral of our late Brother, S. Priest, leaving his late residence, Devonport, at 2.30 to day, for Don cemetery.
The Advocate 5th November 1925
Devonport Pioneer Passes
Mr. Stephen Priest.
The death took place yesterday afternoon, at his residence, Edward Street, Devonport, of Mr. Stephen Priest, one of the pioneers of the Coast, at the age of 83. Mr. Priest had been ailing for a considerable time.
Mr. Priest may be regarded as a national-builder in a literal as well as a figurative sense, for he was in the past a well-known contractor, and was responsible for the erection of some of the most pretentious structures at Devonport and other Tasmanian centres. He was the builder of the Baptist Church at Devonport, also the Catholic Church and the Masonic Hall, and as an interesting coincidence it might be mentioned that his youngest son, Mr. Stephen Priest, Jun., was the architect for all three structures.
Born in Kent, Mr. Priest spent the early years of his life in England; he married there, and with his wife and two children sent out to try his fortune in Canada. He evidently possessed a roving disposition, for after a short period of residence in the Dominion, he decided to settle in South Africa. In both Colonies he followed the avocation of a carpenter and builder, and after a comparatively short stay he set out for Hobart. The capital of Tasmania did not possess many attractions for him and with his wife and family, he came on to Devonport. That was about 30 years ago, and at Devonport he settled, became active as a contractor, and took a keen interest in most local affairs.
When the history of Devonport is written the name of Stephen Priest will be worthy of honorable mention. For many years he took a very active interest in the progress of his adopted town, and identified himself with its municipal life, being for many years a member of the old Town Board as well as forwarding the interests of the Tourist Association, the Chamber of Commerce, and other institutions. For many years he was a member of the Fire Brigade Board. In friendly society work he took a very active part, and passed through the whole of the chairs in the P.A.F.S., and was a Past Master of the Mersey Masonic Lodge, and one of its most active members.
Mr. Priest was married a second time, his second wife surviving him. He has a married daughter in South Africa, and two sons at Devonport, Mr. A. Priest, who is a storekeeper in Devonport, and Mr. Stephen Priest, the well-known architect, who is also a member of the Mersey Marine Board.
The Advocate 5th November 1925
MEMORIAM
PRIEST – In loving memory of my beloved husband, Stephen, called home November 3 1925. Peace, perfect peace.
B.E.P., St. Kilda, Victoria.
The Advocate 3rd November 1926
News Item
There is on view at a local ironmonger's a new type of cooking range, the invention of
Mr. S. Priest, jun. By an ingenious arrangement the oven may be removed when it becomes
necessary to clean the inside of the range or to see if the inside stands in need of cleaning.
When it is stated that quite a number of ranges heat badly merely for want of a cleaning the
value of Mr. Priest's invention will be gauged. As often as not the range remains dirty
because it cannot be seen in a moment whether it requires cleaning. The invention spoken of
solves this trouble.
The Advocate 9th May 1906