Gawler Freemasons' Lodge of which Doctor William Hull Lewis was a member: Freemasons followed the remains of Dr Lewis to his funeral in the Anglican Cemetery. South Australia
Memorial Window.— We have inspected (states the Bunyip) a very beautiful stained glass window, raised by subscription and just erected in St. George's Church, Gawler, in affectionate memory of the late Dr Lewis JP. The central figures illustrates the Good Sumaritan ministering to the wounded traveller. It is the work of Messrs Ferguson & Urie, of Melbourne, church decorators, and is an artistic and admirable specimen of the stained-glass painter’s art. It seems to embody in measure Ruskin’s idea— 'The true perfection of a painted window is to be serene, intense, brilliant, like flaming jewellery, full of easy, legible, and quaint subjects, and exquisitely subtle, yet simple in its harmonies.'
The inscription beneath is — “In memoriam William Hull Lewis, J P, surgeon, Gawler, Synodsman St George’s Church 21 years. June 1, 1875.” It is placed next the window bearing Colonel Gawler's crest and arms. Ref: South Australian Register (Adelaide SA) 14 June 1877
Obit
“During the past week," writes the Bunyip of June 4, “a severe double bereavement has fallen upon Mr W R Lewis, solicitor, whose wife died on Sunday morning, after a very short illness, and whose father expired only two days after. Both the deceased were most highly esteemed in Gawler, and the deepest sympathy is everywhere expressed for the bereaved husband and son.
The remains were interred in the Church of England cemetery— those of Mrs Lewis on Monday, and Dr Lewis on Wednesday. In each case there was a very large attendance, although, doubtless, a great many who would have been present were prevented by the bad weather which prevailed. Canon Coombs officiated at each interment, said spoke highly of the virtues of the departed. In consequence of his long membership, the Gawler Lodge of Freemasons followed the remains of Dr Lewis in procession.
Dr Lewis was born in the city of Cork, Ireland, In 1806, and having decided to follow the medical profession he commenced his studies at Dublin, and completed them in London. In 1830 he went to Queen's County, where he followed his profession for many years. In 1851, about the time of the great gold discoveries In Victoria, he emigrated to South Australia, and finally settled near Gawler, where he purchased land and built Barossa Lodge, so long known as his residence. After his settlement at Gawler Dr Lewis practised his profession, and also devoted a portion of his time to agricultural pursuits, but his delicate health prevented him from answering all the numerous calls on his professional skill and care. In the comparatively small circle in which he ministered to the sick and needy, he was most highly esteemed, and was constantly called in consultation with professional brethren, both in the town and from Adelaide. His name is fondly cherished as a household word in many homes, the scenes of his skill, where he was truly esteemed as the 'beloved physician.’ As a magistrate, a gentleman, and a public man, he was a foremost citizen of Gawler, where to the last he always exercised a powerful influence for good, and his high character and thorough conscientiousness always added weight to any course he took."
Ref: The South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide SA) 5-6-1875
The Gawler Freemasons Lodge was established in 1846 and the foundation stone of this building was laid in 1903. Architect was A Wells.
Gawler Freemasons' Lodge of which Doctor William Hull Lewis was a member: Freemasons followed the remains of Dr Lewis to his funeral in the Anglican Cemetery. South Australia
Memorial Window.— We have inspected (states the Bunyip) a very beautiful stained glass window, raised by subscription and just erected in St. George's Church, Gawler, in affectionate memory of the late Dr Lewis JP. The central figures illustrates the Good Sumaritan ministering to the wounded traveller. It is the work of Messrs Ferguson & Urie, of Melbourne, church decorators, and is an artistic and admirable specimen of the stained-glass painter’s art. It seems to embody in measure Ruskin’s idea— 'The true perfection of a painted window is to be serene, intense, brilliant, like flaming jewellery, full of easy, legible, and quaint subjects, and exquisitely subtle, yet simple in its harmonies.'
The inscription beneath is — “In memoriam William Hull Lewis, J P, surgeon, Gawler, Synodsman St George’s Church 21 years. June 1, 1875.” It is placed next the window bearing Colonel Gawler's crest and arms. Ref: South Australian Register (Adelaide SA) 14 June 1877
Obit
“During the past week," writes the Bunyip of June 4, “a severe double bereavement has fallen upon Mr W R Lewis, solicitor, whose wife died on Sunday morning, after a very short illness, and whose father expired only two days after. Both the deceased were most highly esteemed in Gawler, and the deepest sympathy is everywhere expressed for the bereaved husband and son.
The remains were interred in the Church of England cemetery— those of Mrs Lewis on Monday, and Dr Lewis on Wednesday. In each case there was a very large attendance, although, doubtless, a great many who would have been present were prevented by the bad weather which prevailed. Canon Coombs officiated at each interment, said spoke highly of the virtues of the departed. In consequence of his long membership, the Gawler Lodge of Freemasons followed the remains of Dr Lewis in procession.
Dr Lewis was born in the city of Cork, Ireland, In 1806, and having decided to follow the medical profession he commenced his studies at Dublin, and completed them in London. In 1830 he went to Queen's County, where he followed his profession for many years. In 1851, about the time of the great gold discoveries In Victoria, he emigrated to South Australia, and finally settled near Gawler, where he purchased land and built Barossa Lodge, so long known as his residence. After his settlement at Gawler Dr Lewis practised his profession, and also devoted a portion of his time to agricultural pursuits, but his delicate health prevented him from answering all the numerous calls on his professional skill and care. In the comparatively small circle in which he ministered to the sick and needy, he was most highly esteemed, and was constantly called in consultation with professional brethren, both in the town and from Adelaide. His name is fondly cherished as a household word in many homes, the scenes of his skill, where he was truly esteemed as the 'beloved physician.’ As a magistrate, a gentleman, and a public man, he was a foremost citizen of Gawler, where to the last he always exercised a powerful influence for good, and his high character and thorough conscientiousness always added weight to any course he took."
Ref: The South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide SA) 5-6-1875
The Gawler Freemasons Lodge was established in 1846 and the foundation stone of this building was laid in 1903. Architect was A Wells.