Thomas Caterer
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Thomas Caterer was a pioneer schoolteacher of Adelaide, South Australia who founded in 1862 a private school for boys which in 1866 became Norwood Grammar School.
His brother, Federick Isaac Caterer (ca.1840 – ca. 24 August 1892), founded a similarly influential school in Glenelg
.
His eldest son, T. Ainslie Caterer (died 1923), was the first student of the University of Adelaide
to be awarded a B.A.
, Oxfordshire
in 1827, the son of Elizabeth (died at Upper Mitcham, South Australia 17 July 1875) and Isaac Caterer (died 17 March 1868), a schoolteacher who later became a Congregational minister. He was educated at Lewisham College
and was for a time on the staff of Taunton College, Somersetshire before teaching under Professor Newth in Reading
, Berkshire
. He emigrated to South Australia, arriving in Adelaide 17 December 1854 in the ship Standard He had married Marina Mudie (ca. 1830 – 16 March 1899), sister of W. H. Mudie and daughter of the Rev. G. D. Mudie, then of England, but later Congregational minister of Salisbury, South Australia
. She followed Thomas to Adelaide in the barque "David Malcolm", arriving 30 April 1855. She was an educated and accomplished woman who had been secretary to Elihu Burritt
for some years.
He taught at J. L. Young's Adelaide Educational Institution then secured appointments as headmaster at Port Adelaide 1857–58, Glenelg
1858–59, Auburn
School 1860–61 and Glen Osmond
.
He founded Beaumont Grammar School at his home "Greenhills" at Beaumont
in 1862. which moved to Beulah Road, Norwood
in April 1866, and renamed the Norwood Grammar School.
In 1883 he was assisting Harry P. Macklin (1856 – 2 August 1902) at the S. A. Commercial College on Osmond Terrace, Norwood then together in 1886 they founded the Semaphore Collegiate School in a building on Ward St, The Semaphore
where the Rev. James Coglin previously conducted a Church school. On Macklin's death in 1902, he sold the school to John F. Hills and retired in 1904.
He was for two years (around 1880 – 1882) Mayor of Kensington and Norwood.
He was a fine cricketer and friend of East Torrens team-mate Sir Edwin Smith
.
His wife Marina worked closely with Thomas in teaching and school management.
to be awarded a B.A. He taught at St Peter's College
from around 1890 and from 1916 was acting headmaster, and successfully so, until the appointment of the Rev. Bickersteth in 1919. He retired in 1921 and died two years later. He is remembered there by the Caterer Memorial Scholarship.
, Oxfordshire
, and arrived in Adelaide around 1866. For a time he worked for Thomas, but moved to Glenelg and founded the Glenelg Grammar School. on 1 October 1868. Students who achieved a degree of notability included F. C. Howard, E. Jones, C. E. Manthorpe, B. Miller, J. H. Cooke MLC, F. H. Counsell, W. T. Stacy, F. C. Howard, W. A. Hamilton M.P. and H. B. Crosby M.P.
In 1869 he married Jane Phillipps (died 1 January 1916), a sister of Herbert Phillipps.
Frederick attended the Glenelg Congregational Church regularly and was a great friend of the pastor, the Rev. C. Manthorpe. He ran the Sunday-school from 1872 to 1883.
He was reported missing on 22 August 1892 and was the subject of an extensive search. He was found dead four days later, having committed suicide by taking poison.
Thomas and Frederick had two sisters: Mercy Anne Caterer (1831 – 25 August 1908), who was married to Rev. W. H. Mudie
, and Jessie (died 1925), who never married.
His brother, Federick Isaac Caterer (ca.1840 – ca. 24 August 1892), founded a similarly influential school in Glenelg
Glenelg, South Australia
Glenelg is a popular beach-side suburb of the South Australian capital of Adelaide. Located on the shore of Holdfast Bay in Gulf St Vincent, it has become a popular tourist destination due to its beach and many attractions, home to several hotels and dozens of restaurants.Established in 1836, it is...
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His eldest son, T. Ainslie Caterer (died 1923), was the first student of the University of Adelaide
University of Adelaide
The University of Adelaide is a public university located in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1874, it is the third oldest university in Australia...
to be awarded a B.A.
Thomas Caterer
Thomas was born in TetsworthTetsworth
Tetsworth is a village and civil parish about south of Thame in Oxfordshire.-Manor:At the time of the Domesday Book in 1086 Tetsworth did not exist as a separate manor. In the 12th century, benefactors gave land in the area to the Cistercian Thame Abbey and these lands were brought together as an...
, Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire is a county in the South East region of England, bordering on Warwickshire and Northamptonshire , Buckinghamshire , Berkshire , Wiltshire and Gloucestershire ....
in 1827, the son of Elizabeth (died at Upper Mitcham, South Australia 17 July 1875) and Isaac Caterer (died 17 March 1868), a schoolteacher who later became a Congregational minister. He was educated at Lewisham College
Lewisham College
Lewisham College is a further education college in Lewisham, south-east London.Lewisham College is located in the London Borough of Lewisham in south-east London. The college comprise campuses in Lewisham Way, New Cross and at Deptford Church Street...
and was for a time on the staff of Taunton College, Somersetshire before teaching under Professor Newth in Reading
Reading, Berkshire
Reading is a large town and unitary authority area in England. It is located in the Thames Valley at the confluence of the River Thames and River Kennet, and on both the Great Western Main Line railway and the M4 motorway, some west of London....
, Berkshire
Berkshire
Berkshire is a historic county in the South of England. It is also often referred to as the Royal County of Berkshire because of the presence of the royal residence of Windsor Castle in the county; this usage, which dates to the 19th century at least, was recognised by the Queen in 1957, and...
. He emigrated to South Australia, arriving in Adelaide 17 December 1854 in the ship Standard He had married Marina Mudie (ca. 1830 – 16 March 1899), sister of W. H. Mudie and daughter of the Rev. G. D. Mudie, then of England, but later Congregational minister of Salisbury, South Australia
Salisbury, South Australia
Salisbury is a northern suburb in Adelaide, South Australia. It is the seat of the City of Salisbury, and in the South Australian Legislative Assembly electoral district of Ramsay and the Australian House of Representatives divisions of Wakefield and Port Adelaide...
. She followed Thomas to Adelaide in the barque "David Malcolm", arriving 30 April 1855. She was an educated and accomplished woman who had been secretary to Elihu Burritt
Elihu Burritt
Elihu Burritt was an American philanthropist and social activist.-Biography:He was born December 8, 1810, in the town of New Britain, Connecticut....
for some years.
He taught at J. L. Young's Adelaide Educational Institution then secured appointments as headmaster at Port Adelaide 1857–58, Glenelg
Glenelg, South Australia
Glenelg is a popular beach-side suburb of the South Australian capital of Adelaide. Located on the shore of Holdfast Bay in Gulf St Vincent, it has become a popular tourist destination due to its beach and many attractions, home to several hotels and dozens of restaurants.Established in 1836, it is...
1858–59, Auburn
Auburn, South Australia
Auburn is the name of a small town in the southern edge of the Clare Valley, in the Mid North of South Australia.-History:Often considered the Gateway to the Clare Valley, Auburn was originally settled by William Tateham, who lived in a dugout along the Wakefield River and was first named...
School 1860–61 and Glen Osmond
Glen Osmond, South Australia
Glen Osmond is a small suburb of Adelaide, South Australia in the City of Burnside located in the foothills of the Adelaide Hills.-References:...
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He founded Beaumont Grammar School at his home "Greenhills" at Beaumont
Beaumont, South Australia
Beaumont is a suburb of Adelaide in the City of Burnside. Founded as a purpose-built village by Sir Samuel Davenport in 1848, it initially struggled due to high land prices in the area. However, with Adelaide's inevitable expansion residents eventually settled...
in 1862. which moved to Beulah Road, Norwood
Norwood, South Australia
Norwood is a suburb of Adelaide, about 4 km east of the Adelaide city centre. The suburb is in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, the oldest South Australian local government municipality, with a city population over 34,000.-History:...
in April 1866, and renamed the Norwood Grammar School.
In 1883 he was assisting Harry P. Macklin (1856 – 2 August 1902) at the S. A. Commercial College on Osmond Terrace, Norwood then together in 1886 they founded the Semaphore Collegiate School in a building on Ward St, The Semaphore
Semaphore, South Australia
Semaphore is a north-western seaside suburb of Adelaide of the LeFevre Peninsula 14km from the CBD, in the state of South Australia, Australia and falls under the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. It is adjacent to Semaphore South, Glanville, Exeter and Largs Bay. The postcode for Semaphore is 5019...
where the Rev. James Coglin previously conducted a Church school. On Macklin's death in 1902, he sold the school to John F. Hills and retired in 1904.
He was for two years (around 1880 – 1882) Mayor of Kensington and Norwood.
He was a fine cricketer and friend of East Torrens team-mate Sir Edwin Smith
Edwin Thomas Smith
Sir Edwin Thomas Smith KCMG was an English-born South Australian brewer, businessman, councillor, mayor, politician and benefactor.-Early years:...
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His wife Marina worked closely with Thomas in teaching and school management.
T. Ainslie Caterer
His eldest son, T. Ainslie Caterer (died 1923), was the first student of the University of AdelaideUniversity of Adelaide
The University of Adelaide is a public university located in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1874, it is the third oldest university in Australia...
to be awarded a B.A. He taught at St Peter's College
St Peter's College, Adelaide
St Peter's College, , is an independent boy's school in the South Australian capital of Adelaide...
from around 1890 and from 1916 was acting headmaster, and successfully so, until the appointment of the Rev. Bickersteth in 1919. He retired in 1921 and died two years later. He is remembered there by the Caterer Memorial Scholarship.
F. I. Caterer
Thomas's younger brother, Frederick Isaac Caterer (ca.1840 – ca. 24 August 1892) was born in PeppardPeppard
Peppard may refer to:*George Peppard, an American film and television actor*Rotherfield Peppard, a village and civil parish in the county of Oxfordshire, England...
, Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire is a county in the South East region of England, bordering on Warwickshire and Northamptonshire , Buckinghamshire , Berkshire , Wiltshire and Gloucestershire ....
, and arrived in Adelaide around 1866. For a time he worked for Thomas, but moved to Glenelg and founded the Glenelg Grammar School. on 1 October 1868. Students who achieved a degree of notability included F. C. Howard, E. Jones, C. E. Manthorpe, B. Miller, J. H. Cooke MLC, F. H. Counsell, W. T. Stacy, F. C. Howard, W. A. Hamilton M.P. and H. B. Crosby M.P.
In 1869 he married Jane Phillipps (died 1 January 1916), a sister of Herbert Phillipps.
Frederick attended the Glenelg Congregational Church regularly and was a great friend of the pastor, the Rev. C. Manthorpe. He ran the Sunday-school from 1872 to 1883.
He was reported missing on 22 August 1892 and was the subject of an extensive search. He was found dead four days later, having committed suicide by taking poison.
Thomas and Frederick had two sisters: Mercy Anne Caterer (1831 – 25 August 1908), who was married to Rev. W. H. Mudie
William Henry Mudie
Rev. William Henry Mudie was an Anglican priest and educator in Adelaide, South Australia.-Early years:Mudie was born at Chesterfield in Derbyshire where he married Mercy Anne Caterer shortly before leaving for South Australia on the Coromandel, the couple arriving at Port Adelaide on 8 January...
, and Jessie (died 1925), who never married.