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William Sly

Birth	:	1844
Death	:	30 Apr 1930 Manly, Northern Beaches Council, New South Wales, Australia
Burial	:	Saint Peter's Anglican Cemetery, Richmond, Hawkesbury City, Australia
Coordinate	:	-33.5931300, 150.7448200
Description	:	Son of William Sly and Sophia Westbrook. DEATH OF WILLIAM SLY LICENSEE OF HISTORIC HOTEL A link with the past was snapped by the death at Manly on Wednesday week, April 30, of Mr. William Sly, many years ago proprietor and owner of the historic Black Horse Hotel, at Richmond, the li- cense, of which was transferred a few years ago to Kurrajong Heights. Over 50 years ago, when Mrs. Seymour, wife of Dr. Seymour, who owned the Black Horse Hotel, died she, by her will, bequeathed this historic house to a child whom she had adopted, named Sophia... Read More	Son of William Sly and Sophia Westbrook. DEATH OF WILLIAM SLY LICENSEE OF HISTORIC HOTEL A link with the past was snapped by the death at Manly on Wednesday week, April 30, of Mr. William Sly, many years ago proprietor and owner of the historic Black Horse Hotel, at Richmond, the li- cense, of which was transferred a few years ago to Kurrajong Heights. Over 50 years ago, when Mrs. Seymour, wife of Dr. Seymour, who owned the Black Horse Hotel, died she, by her will, bequeathed this historic house to a child whom she had adopted, named Sophia Westbrook. Miss Westbrook married William Sly, who was Mrs. Seymour's manager for over 40 years, and they continued the business and ran the hotel in its palmiest days. On one occasion Sir John and Lady Young stayed at the inn and the Governor's wife was presented with a bouquet on her arrival at the door by a daughter of the hostess. When the Slys passed away their son, William, the subject of this notice, became possessed of the property. He was born in the Black Horse, and his mother was in the house as a baby, and used to play under the weather worn cedar tree which still stands beside the tavern door. The late William Sly was licensee of the historic hotel for over 30 years, and he was one of the best known and most respected citizens of the Hawkesbury. He was a man who took a great interest in sport, particularly foot races, and a number of the early day champion pedestrians were guests at his hotel. In those days foot racing was practically regarded as the national sport. Subsequently, the late Mr. Sly disposed of the Black Horse Hotel property, and about 10 or 15 years ago removed to Manly to reside with one of his married daughters (Mrs. Sid Ireland), where he died at the age of 86 years. He leaves a family of two sons and three daughters, viz., Alfred William (Auburn), Blanche (Mrs. Harry Pow- ell, Richmond), Gertrude (Mrs. Geo. Miller, of Orange), Theo. (Richmond), and Ivy (Mrs. Sid. Ireland, Manly). One daughter predeceased her father. The funeral took place on Thursday, the remains being laid to rest in St. Peter's Church of England cemetery, Richmond within a stone's throw of where the deceased was born. Source: Windsor and Richmond Gazette (NSW : 1888 - 1954), Friday 9 May 1930, page 10

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Where is William Sly's memorial?
William Sly's memorial is located at: Saint Peter's Anglican Cemetery, Richmond, Hawkesbury City, Australia.
When did William Sly death?
William Sly death on 30 Apr 1930 in Manly, Northern Beaches Council, New South Wales, Australia
Where are the coordinates of the William Sly's memorial?
Latitude: -33.5931300
Longitude: 150.7448200

Family Members:

Parent

William Sly

(1818 - 1874)

Sophia Westbrook Sly

(1825 - 1900)

Siblings

Henry Francis Sly

(1861 - 1940)

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