John Burrow Turner
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ca. 1826 — 20 July 1862
John Burrow Turner (29A)
Headstone
Fragments of John Burrow Turner's headstone discovered in a Toowong Cemetery Archaeological Dig in 2012
- Erected: North Brisbane Burial Grounds, Episcopalian section. After 20 July 1862
- Moved to: North Brisbane Burial Grounds, Reserved Area. ca. 1914. Recorded as John B. Turner
- Demolished and disposed of in: Toowong Cemetery, Portion 29A. ca. 1930
- Discovered: Toowong Cemetery, Portion 29A near Section 72. ca. May 2012
Inscription
To the memory of
John Burrow Turner
late Manager of the
Union Bank of Australia
Brisbane
Born at Milnthorp, West Moreland
June 10th 182==?==
died in Brisb…
July 20th 1862
When thou passest through the
waters I will be with thee & through
they shall not overflow
Isaiah …
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
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Death registration: John Burrow Turner
Death date: 20/07/1862
Mother's name: Margaret Burrow
Father/parent's name: William Turner
Registration details: 1862/B/824
DEATHS.
At the Union Bank, Brisbane, July 20, 1862, John Burrow Turner, Esq., Manager, aged 36 years.
Obituary
THE LATE JOHN BURROW TURNER.
On Sunday last, July 20th, the above lamented gentleman died at his residence, Queen-street, Brisbane. For a long period he had been suffering from pulmonary consumption, but his disease did nor assume any serious form until a few weeks since, in consequence of a violent cold overtaking him after a journey of some weeks in the country. The death of Mr. Turner has created a feeling of general sympathy for his esteemed widow and friends ; his loss will also be felt by the promoters of all objects of public usefulness. During his residence here, about two years, Mr. Turner has been associated with most of the progressive movements of the day, — his excellent business habits and remarkable tact in pecuniary arrangements being always placed in requisition, and readily offered by him for the promotion of any good object. Amongst the most striking proofs of his ability were the confidence reposed in him by the Court of Directors in London, and the fact that the Government of Queensland had effected an arrangement to have their banking operations carried on under the charge of Mr. Turner; in addition to which he officiated as honorary treasurer of three or four of our most popular institutions — the Queensland Club and the Queen's Boat Club being especial objects of his interest.
Mr. Turner was for many years a faithful servant in the Union Bank of Australia. Having come to the colonies in 1845. he was introduced into the Bank, at Auckland, New Zealand ; afterwards was removed to Sydney ; thence to Launceston ; and from thence to Melbourne. Whilst residing in the latter city he received the appointment of Manager of the Bank at Brisbane, which post he filled to the day of his death with credit to himself and satisfaction to its directors.
The funeral of Mr. Turner took place yesterday afternoon, and was largely attended. Amongst those who paid the last tribute of respect to his memory, were the Colonial Secretary, Mr. Cowie (sub-inspector of the Bank), Mr. George Raff (local director), Messrs. Shepherd Smith, J. Kingsmill, and H. P. Abbott (the managers of the other Banks), the Sheriff, several members of both Houses of the Legislature, clergymen of various denominations, medical men, and the leading merchants and other citizens of Brisbane. During the day all the Banks were closed, and several places of business partially so during the afternoon. The impressive funeral service of the Church of England was conducted at the Cemetery by the Lord Bishop of Brisbane, who had been a personal friend of the deceased since his arrival in the colony.
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Queen Street, Brisbane, Queensland after the fire in December 1864 - State Library of Queensland. Scene in Queen Street after the fire of 1 December 1864 which destroyed much of the east face of the block between Albert and George Streets. Prominent buildings destroyed included the Victoria Hotel, the Union Bank (whose two storey shell remains standing) and the Sovereign Hotel. The Town Hall is under construction at left. (Description supplied with photograph.)