Philip Castro

Philip, Arthur

Dictionary of Australian Biography by PERCIVAL SERLE. Angus and Robertson. 1949.

Never known for being particularly peripatetic, it would be remarkable indeed if there was genuine archaeological evidence for the presence of ancient Egyptian travelers in, of all places, Australia. Nevertheless, if the so-called Gosford Glyphs are genuine, the implications would be staggering, proving absolutely that Egyptians had visited Australia in antiquity. However, the Gosford GlyphsContinue reading “Gosford Glyphs”

Albert (Tibby) Cotter

Australia National Library

Castle Hill convict rebellion 1804

The Castle Hill rebellion, which occurred in Sydney in 1804, originated in the 1798 Rebellion in Ireland. This rebellion has been described as one of the most concentrated episodes of violence in Irish history, with a death toll on all sides estimated at 30,000. In turn it grew from the seeds of the American RevolutionContinue reading “Castle Hill convict rebellion 1804”

Laycock, Thomas (1756–1809)

Thomas Laycock (1756?-1809), quartermaster, was enrolled as a sergeant in the New South Wales Corps in 1789. He was promoted quartermaster in January 1791 and arrived in Sydney in H.M.S. Gorgon in September. Governor Arthur Phillip recommended Laycock for a vacant ensigncy in April 1792, but this was refused because he already held a commission.Continue reading “Laycock, Thomas (1756–1809)”

Laycock, Thomas (1786–1823)

Thomas Laycock (1786?-1823), soldier and explorer, was the son of Thomas Laycock and his wife Hannah, and came to Sydney with his mother in 1791. He entered the New South Wales Corps, was commissioned ensign in December 1795 and promoted lieutenant in 1802. After serving in turn at Sydney and Norfolk Island, he was sentContinue reading “Laycock, Thomas (1786–1823)”

Male, Arthur (1870–1946)

pastoralist and businessman, was born on 2 March 1870 at Bridport, Dorset, England, second son of Thomas Male, accountant, and his wife Martha, née Guppy. After attending Bridport Grammar School he worked in the family rope-works. About 1890 he migrated to Perth where he worked on a farm at Guildford. In 1894 E. W. Streeter,Continue reading “Male, Arthur (1870–1946)”

Valentin Andreevich Antonieff

Valentin Andreevich Antonieff (1877-1962), Russian Orthodox priest, was born on 4 March 1877 in the Ekaterinoslav region of southern Russia (Dnepropetrovsk region, Ukrainian Soviet Republic), son of Andrei Zahar Antonieff, priest, and his wife Alexandra Grigorievna, née Stadnitzky. A brilliant student, Antonieff attended Mariupol Church Seminary and the Ekaterinoslav and Ardon theological seminaries; he graduatedContinue reading “Valentin Andreevich Antonieff”

Sergij Vasilevich (Theodosy) Putilin

Sergij Vasilevich (Theodosy) Putilin (1897-1980), Russian Orthodox archbishop, was born on 18 August 1897 at Voronezh, Central Russia, son of Vasilij Putilin, priest, and his wife Darija, née Putilina (no relation). Sergij graduated from the Voronezh Theological Seminary in 1918. Opposed to Communist ideology and the October 1917 revolution, he joined the White Russians andContinue reading “Sergij Vasilevich (Theodosy) Putilin”

John Hutt

John Hutt (1795-1880), public servant and governor, was born in London, eldest son of the thirteen children of Richard Hutt and Gilly, the daughter of John and Anne Flower. He was educated at Christ’s Hospital and in 1815 inherited Appley House, Ryde, Isle of Wight. By 1813 he was a clerk in the service ofContinue reading “John Hutt”