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Brewer
and wine merchant and later a Brewer’s Merchant in Rothbury who served as a
Sergeant in the Northumberland (Hussars) Imperial Yeomanry. |
William Leng Farndale
FAR00539
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Middlesbrough
1876
William Leng Farndale, son
of George and Catherine Wemyss (nee Leng) Farndale (FAR00333), was born in Middlesbro’ in 1876. William Leng Farndale’s birth was registered in Middlesbro’ District in the second
quarter of 1876 (GRO Vol 9d page 618).
Liverpool
1881
Census 1881 – 22 Great Oxford Street,
Liverpool
George Farndale, druggist’s
assistant, aged 44, born Stockton in 1837
Catherine W Farndale, 42
William S or L Farndale, son, 4 (FAR00539)
Lodging with the Brandt
family, tailors (Russian and German) recheck source
Gateshead
1891
Census 1891 – 15 and 17 Linn Street,
Gateshead, Durham
G H Farndale, 50, dress
maker, born Stockton in 1841
William Farndale, 15, clerk iron foundry, born Middlesbrough about 1876
1896
William Leng Farndale married Margaret Johnston in the fourth quarter of 1896 in Sunderland District (MR).
Rothbury,
Northumberland
Rothbury in north of
Newcastle and north of Morpeth in Northumberland. William and Margaret clearly
settled there at the turn of the century and lived there until he died.
1900 to 1902
It seems likely that William
Leng Farndale who served with the Northumberland
Imperial Yeomanry (Hussars) served during the Second Boer War when that Regiment was used
as mounted infantry.
The Hussars parade through
Rothbury in 1900
1902
William Farndale was a sergeant in the Northumberland Hussars by 1902.
Newcastle Journal, 25
October 1902 and
Morpeth
Herald, 1 November 1902: NORTHUMBERLAND HUSSARS. ANNUAL DINNER AT ROTHBURY. The
annual dinner given to the members and ex members of the Rothbury Detachment
of the Northumberland Hussars Imperial Yeomanry by Major Watson
Armstrong was held in the Queen's Head Hotel, Rothbury, the splendid repass
being catered for by the host and hostess, Mr and Mrs Bell.
Major Watson Armstrong presided, the vice chairs being occupied by the Regimental
Quartermaster Sergeant Bell and Sergeant Farndale. The shooting prizes given
by Major Watson Armstrong were then distributed by the chairman, who observed
that they Rothbury Detachment stood high in the Squadron so far as marksmanship
was concerned. The Colonel’s Cup (Colonel J B Cookson CB)
was held by Sergeant Farndale...
The Silver Cup of the Rothbury Detachment... Fourth prize, Sergeant Farndale
… Mr D D Dixon proposed “The Northumberland Hussars”
coupling with the toast the name of the Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Bell,
who replied. He observed that when he joined in 1894
he received the kit of a yeoman who had immigrated to Australia, and who, when
the war broke out, went to South Africa... The Chairman, in reply, said
that reunion gave him much pleasure, especially the reunion of those who had
fought in South Africa. He welcomed them back. Applause. It was a happy
thought of Mr Harvey to bring ex trooper Wilson from Hepple with him. Applause.
This was the first time he had met then since he was appointed Commander of the
C Squadron of the Regiment. Sergeant Major Wilson had told them that the C Squadron
had been specially creditably mentioned by Lord Chesham. He had the
privilege of being the oldest yeoman in the room.
The Northumberland
(Hussars) could trace its origins to December 1819 when the Northumberland and
Newcastle Volunteer Corps of Cavalry formed, under the command of Charles John
Brandling, of Gosforth House.
The Yeomanry was not
intended to serve overseas, but due to the string of defeats during Black Week
in December 1899, the British government realized they were going to need more
troops than just the regular army. A Royal Warrant was issued on 24 December
1899 to allow volunteer forces to serve in the Second Boer War. The
Royal Warrant asked standing Yeomanry regiments to provide service companies of
approximately 115 men each for the Imperial Yeomanry equipped as Mounted
infantry. The regiment provided:
14th (Northumberland)
Company, 5th Battalion in 1900
15th (Northumberland)
Company, 5th Battalion in 1900
55th (Northumberland)
Company, 14th Battalion in 1900, transferred to 5th Battalion in 1902
100th (Northumberland)
Company, 5th Battalion in 1901
101st (Northumberland)
Company, 5th Battalion in 1901
105th (Northumberland)
Company, 5th Battalion in 1901
110th (Northumberland)
Company, 2nd Battalion in 1901
The mounted infantry
experiment was considered a success and the
regiment was designated the Northumberland Imperial
Yeomanry (Hussars) from 1901 to 1908.
1903
Morpeth Herald, 10 January
1903: YEOMANRY
BALL AT ROTHBURY. A most successful ball was held on Monday evening in the Jubilee
Hall, Rothbury, at the kind invitation of Major and Mrs Watson Armstrong. There
were present the whole of the non
commissioned officers and troopers of the Rothbury Detachment
Northumberland Hussars Imperial Yeomanry, residents of Rothbury, and the tenantry
of the various farms on the Cragside estate, the
number of guests being about 180. The hall, supper and ante rooms were
beautifully decorated, pictures, military trophies, crossed swords, shields,
banners and flags being effectively displayed while evergreens and festoons of
flowers, with trees hung with Chinese lanterns, rendered the decorations
additionally attractive. The walls of the supper room were draped with blue and
white, the Regimental colours. … The duties of MC were agreeably performed
by Major Watson Armstrong, Regimental Quartermaster J W Bell, Sergeant Farndale
… the following ladies and gentlemen also accepted invitations, most of whom
were present... Mr and Mrs Farndale...
1903
The Northumberland Hussars
were a reserve territorial unit, so perhaps he attended civilian events too.
Morpeth Herald, 24 January
1903: ROTHBURY
ODDFELLOWS’ BALL. The annual bull of the Loyal Vale of Coquet lodge was held in
the Jubilee Hall, Rothbury, when nearly 200 were present. … the programme was
an artistic pen and ink sketch by … an excellent supper was provided by... The
ball was led off by ... and amongst others present were … Mr Farndale...
William Leng Farndale continued
to serve as a sergeant in the Northumberland (Hussars) Imperial Yeomanry. Newcastle Daily Chronicle,
12 June 1903: THE
“CHRONICLE” RIFLE MEETING. WINNER OF THE CUP. THE PRIZE LIST. Yesterday the
third “Chronicle” Cup meeting came to a conclusion at
the heart and range, being attended by success of the meet. Throughout the two
days shooting proceeded without a single hitch of any kind. The scoring all
round was good, while the registering and the marking could not possibly have
been improved upon. The shots were marked with dispatch and accuracy, and as an
instance of its true character it is only to be stated that during the two days
just one shot was challenged, when the verdict was in favour of the marker... List
of Results … Sergt W L Farndale, NHIY 21
22-43 …
1904
Catherine Dorothy Farndale (FAR00722) was born
in Rothbury, Northumberland on 19 January 1904.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle,
18 January 1904:
YEOMANRY BALL AT ROTHBURY. The annual ball of the Rothbury detachment of the
Northumberland Hussars, was held in the Jubilee Hall, by permission of Lieutenant
Colonel J B Cookson, CB, on Friday evening. The ballroom presented an animated
in picturesque appearance, being exquisitely decorated with banners, bannerettes,
and evergreens, festooned and interwoven with trophies
of war, weapons ancient and modern being tastefully hung round the walls. An
excellent portrait of the late Lord Armstrong was hung at the head of the room.
The dining room was draped all round with palms etc and was equally charming in
appearance, and contained portraits of Lord and Lady
Armstrong. The decorations reflected the greatest credit on Mr Hudson and Mr
Barnett of Cragside, and their assistants and
Sergeant Major Wilson; while the general arrangements were in the hands of
Sergeant W L Farndale, who is to be complemented on the success of the
same, everything passing off without a single hitch …
1905
Newcastle Evening
Chronicle, 7 March 1905: LONG SERVICE MEDALISTS. It was announced yesterday from the
War Office that long service medals have been awarded to the following members
of militia, yeomanry, and volunteers serving in this district... Northumberland
Hussars... W Farndale...
Berwickshire News and
general Advertiser, 21 March 1905: The following non commissioned
officers of Northumberland (Hussars) Imperial Yeomanry have been awarded the
“Imperial Yeomanry Long Service Medal” … W Farndale …
Volunteer Service Gazette,
24 March 1905. Imperial
Yeomanry Long Service Medal. The following is a list of non
commissioned officers and men of the Imperial Yeomanry who have been
awarded “The Imperial Yeomanry Long Service Medal”...
Northumberland Hussars Imperial Yeomanry … Sergeant W Farndale...
1906
Frances Mary Farndale (FAR00737) was born in Rothbury
in 1906.
1907
Morpeth Herald, 5 January
1907: Yeomanry
Ball at Rothbury. The annual Yeomanry ball of the Rothbury troop was held, by
the kind permission of Colonel Bates in the Jubilee Hall, last week, under most
disadvantageous circumstances, many being unable to attend owing to the roads
being blocked all round. About 50 couples, however, braved the elements, and
the most enjoyable night was spent. The hall was beautifully decorated with
regimental flags, trophies of war and so on. The programme of dances was a most
beautifully designed pen and ink sketch by... dancing commenced at 8:30 after
the arrival of Major Lord Armstrong, Lady Armstrong, and party... The
general arrangements were in the hands of Sergeant Farndale and Trooper Worsnop,
and the music was supplied by Messrs Ross’s string band.
Volunteer Service Gazette
and Military Dispatch, 9 October 1907: NORTHUMBERLAND HUSSARS. The annual price shoot of the
Northumberland hazar's imperial Yeomanry took place
on the heart and more rifle range. The weather was fine, but the light was
dull, and the wind blew from the north rather steadily. Scores. Sergeants competition. To decide the best shot amongst that
Sergeant and ranks ranks above, who will be entitled
to the regimental badge. Conditions, seven shots rapid at 200 yards and one
sighter, seven shots at 500 yards, one sighter, and sudden shots at 600 yards:
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200 |
500 |
600 |
Total |
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Sergt Parmley |
26 |
33 |
32 |
91 |
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Sergt Maddison |
30 |
25 |
27 |
82 |
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Sergt Allison |
17 |
27 |
25 |
69 |
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Sergt Saddler Jackson |
17 |
19 |
22 |
58 |
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Sergt Booth |
16 |
19 |
17 |
52 |
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Sergt Farndale |
13 |
17 |
14 |
44 |
In this article, William Farndale’s distillery business had supplied a landlady who
later adulterated the whisky and he gave evidence in
the trial. Morpeth
Herald, 20 April 1907: ADULTERATED WHISKY. WARNING TO A LANDLADY. Mrs Mary Stevenson,
licensee of the Turks Head hotel, Rothbury, was summoned on a charge of having
sold adulterated whisky. Sergeant Taylor, who is an inspector under the Food
and Drugs Act, stated that on Feb 19th, he visited the Turks Head and purchased
from the landlady a pint of whisky. He divided the whisky into three parts, one
of which he returned to the landlady, informing her that one of the others
would be sent to the county analyst for analysis... William Farndale,
manager for Messrs Storey and company, Rothbury, the Brewers who supplied to
the whisky to Mrs Stevenson, stated that the whisky was always
scientifically tested before being sent out to customers, and the class of
liquor in this case was never more than 22% under proof. Questioned by one of
the Magistrates, Mr Farndale said the Firm gave certificates as to the strength
of the whisky with their sales of whisky. Replying to Mr. Perry, witness said
that a very small quantity of water would be required to reduce a gallon of
whiskey from 22% to 27.2% under proof, probably about ¾ of a gill, or as much
as would cover the bottom of a gallon measure. The magistrates retired to
consider the case, and the returning the chairman said the Bench had been
uncertain whether or not to convict, but they had
decided not to, on the defendant paying costs...
Official Gazette, 17
September 1907:
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between
the undersigned, John Wardle Nicholson, Rachael Temple and Cuthbert William
Storey, carrying on business as Brewers and Wine and Spirit merchants, at
Rothbury, in the county of Northumberland, under the style or firm of GEO
STOREY & CO, have been dissolved as from the date hereof so far as concerns
that said Cuthbert William Storey, who retires from the said firm. All debts due
to and owing by the said late firm will be received and paid respectively by
the said John Wardle Nicholson and Rachael Temple and William Leng Farndale of
Rothbury aforesaid, who will continue to carry on the said business in
partnership under the style or firm of Geo story and Co. Dated this 28th day of
August 1907. John W Nicholson. Rachael temple. C W Storey. W L Farndale.
So, William Farndale
continued the business of Brewers and Wine Merchants trading as Geo Storey and
Company in Rothbury, Northumberland in 1907.
Morpeth Herald, 30
November 1907: UNIONIST
GATHERING AT ROTHBURY. SPEECHES BY LORD ARMSTRONG AND COLONEL BATES. Under the
auspices of the Rothbury and Hepple Unionist Association, a dinner was held at
the Jubilee Hall, Rothbury, on Monday evening. A representative company,
numbering fully 100 sat down to a well served repast.
The chair was occupied by Lord Armstrong and among those supporting him were
Colonel Bates DSO... W L Farndale...
1908
Morpeth Herald, 29
February 1908: FANCY
DRESS BALL AT ROTHBURY. The annual fancy dress ball, held under the auspices of
the tradesmen of Rothbury and district, took place in the Jubilee Hall, last
night last Friday night, under the superintendence of Mr Henry Hudson, Cragside gardens... Mr W L Farndale, brewery...
1911
Kenneth Farndale (FAR00767) was born in Rothbury
on 9 January 1911.
Morpeth Herald, 24
February 1911: ROTHBURY
FLOWER SHOW. A ball and whist drive were held in the Jubilee Hall, Rothbury, on
Friday evening, in aid of the local flower show funds.....
The prize winners in the whist drive were:... Gentleman
… 2, Mr Farndale...
Could John Johnston Farndale
be somehow related as William’s wife’s maiden name was Johnston – she came from
Sunderland, so could this perhaps have been a relative of Margaret’s who for
some reason then took both names?
Northern Weekly Gazette,
11 March 1911, Northern Weekly Gazette, 1 April 1911, Durham Chronicle, 14
April 1911:
JOHN FARNDALE JOHNSTON. Who was employed by Messrs Lingford, Gardiner
and Co of Bishop Auckland, was killed by having his head crushed while testing
a boiler. The deceased having had his name entered in the “Gazette” agent book
as a regular purchaser, was thus insured. Though only four copies of this
journal had been purchased the next of kin became entitled to £10 and the sum
was paid to the widow, Mrs H Johnston, of 18, Nelson St, Bishop Auckland…. An
application was made by Mr. T Jennings on behalf of Mrs Harriet Johnston, widow
of John Farndale Johnston, fitter, who was killed in the recent explosion at
the works of Messrs Lingford, Gardner and company, for
the apportionment of £214 2s, which had been paid into quarters compensation...
1911 Census – Stephenson’s Terrace,
Rothbury, Northumberland
William Farndale, 34,
Brewer’s Branch Manager
Margaret Farndale, 34, born
1877 at Rothbury
Catherine Farndale, 7, born
Rothbury in about 1904
Frances Farndale, 4, born in
Rothbury in about 1907
Kenneth Farndale, 0, born in
Rothbury in about 1911
Catherine Farndale, mother,
widow, 75, born in Stockton in about 1836
1912
Alnwick Mercury, 16 March
1912: Earl
Percy at Unionists “smoker”. Earl Percy, prospective Unionist candidate for the
Hexham division, was the principal speaker at a gathering held at the Jubilee Hall,
Rothbury, on Thursday evening, in connection with the annual meeting of the
Rothbury and Hepple Unionist Association... W L Farndale...
1913
George P Farndale (FAR00794) was born in Rothbury
on 20 March 1913.
1915
Margaret Farndale (FAR00815) was born in Rothbury
in 1915.
1916
Newcastle Journal, 28
February 1916: ROTHBURY
LICENSED VICTUALLERS. A meeting of the licenced victuallers of Rothbury and
district was held at the Railway Hotel. Mr W L Farndale, manager for Rothbury Brewery
Company, presided. It was unanimously decided, owing to the considerable
increase in the price of spirits, that on and after today an increased charge
of 1 penny per glass be made. It was also decided that steps be taken to form a
licenced victories association for Rothbury and district.
Inflation due the War was
12.5% in 1915, 18.1% in 1916 and 25.2% in 1917.
1918
Winifreda Farndale (FAR00843) was born in Rothbury
in 1918.
Morpeth Herald, 25 January
1918: EGG
COLLECTION AT ROTHBURY. The children of the CE school have made a fortnightly
collection of eggs for the national egg collection amounting to 2,172. The
following have contributed eggs... Mrs Farndale...
1920
Nancy Farndale (FAR00867) was born in Rothbury in
1920.
Dundee Evening Telegraph,
1 March 1920:
CONSTABLE STRUGGLED WITH
BURGLARS.
The little town of Rothbury,
nestling among the Northumberland hills, has been the scene of one of those
sensational affairs which have lately become almost commonplace of the wave of crime.
There has been a
murderous attack on a local constable, following an attempted burglary, the
latter alone being quite sufficient to stir the place out of its usual placid calm.
The facts of the affair are:
Constable Sinton, about 9:15
on Saturday night, in the course of his round,
suspected that there was someone tampering with the back premises of the block
utilised by the Rothbury Brewery Company.
He stopped a local man named
James Curry in the street, and asked him to keep watch
on the front of the premises, a one storey building in the Main Street, with a
backyard and outbuildings, while he went for assistance.
It
would appear that Sinton had gone in search of the Sergeant, the only other policeman in
the vicinity, but returned alone, and asked Curry to go over the road and inform
the local manager of the firm, Mr William Farndale, that something unusual was
afoot.
What happened after that
will best be explained in the words of Mr Farndale.
“I was called from my home
about 9:15 by Curry, who told me that he had been sent by a policeman. I went
to the firm's premises at the other side of the street in my slippers. As I
entered by the gate leading to the back premises a man came running out, and I
immediately tackled him. We struggled for a time, but when I heard a shot fired
behind me, I thought that I could do more good in the
fight which I thought the police were having. The man I was fighting with
escaped, leaving his white muffler in my possession, and I ran to the back door
of the premises. Curry followed, and we were surprised not to find anyone
there. We tried the door twice, and it was only when leaving that Curry said to
me ‘What is that in there?’. We went inside the shed. I found Constable Sinton
in a sitting position. He had his baton lying loosely in his hand, but he was
unconscious from a severe wound on the head. I at once thought that this had
been caused by the shot I had heard, but it is now
clear that the constable was struck by a heavy weapon. We had him conveyed to
his home, and up to the present he has been unable to give any information
about the affair. He is badly hurt, but it is expected that he will live.”
That a burglary at the
brewery was frustrated by the intervention of the constable seemed certain, but
so far the identity of the miscreants remains a
mystery.
It was suspected that they
had escaped in a motor car, and, very soon after the
occurrence, the principal roads from Rothbury were being watched and all cars
stopped and the occupants questioned. The car came under the inquisition of the
police.
Morpeth Herald, 5 March
1920: SENSATIONAL
AFFAIR AT ROTHBURY. ATTEMPTED BURGLARY AT BREWERY PREMISES. BRUTAL ATTACK ON
CONSTABLE. As a result of an encounter with two men who attempted to break in to the office of the Rothbury Brewery Company at
about 9:15 on Saturday night, P C Francis Sinton received severe injuries to
his head, supposed to have been inflicted by an iron bar or a jemmy. Whilst
going his rounds the policeman came to the conclusion
that there was “something doing” in the rear of the premises referred to. He
preceded at once to investigate, and finding his suspicions well founded, he
asked Mr James Curry to communicate with the manager, Mr W L Farndale, who
lives close by on the opposite side of the road. Mr Farndale came across in his
slippers, and as he passed through the gateway he met
a man rushing out. “It was dark”, said Mr Farndale, in an interview with a
newspaper representative on Sunday, “but I saw his white scarf or muffler, and
immediately grasped it. A struggle ensued, and it was left in my hand. Just
then, a shot was fired from somewhere in the yard, and I made my way forward,
thinking I might be of more use there if the policeman was being attacked. I
believe, however, that the shot was fired at me. This morning, an empty
cartridge was picked up near where I was. With the man who came for me, I went
round to the back of the premises. The door was fast, and I struck a match, but
could find nothing wrong. We came away and just as we did so we heard a whistle
from the opposite side of the yard and I thought the
police had got somebody. We will have another look at the door I said. We found
it alright, but as we were coming away my companion remarked “is there not
something there?” pointing to a narrow avenue or passage between stacks of
empty bottles”..
Newcastle Daily Chronicle,
26 March 1920: ROTHBURY
BREWERY AFFAIR. CHARGE OF ATTEMPTED MURDER OF POLICEMAN. PRISONER COMMITTED FOR
TRIAL. The police proceedings against Peter Klighe
and Carl Strautin, the two
foreigners, of Newcastle, now in custody awaiting their trial at the
next assizes on burglary charges, were continued at Rothbury this morning. Two
charges were preferred against them, one of having attempted to murder PC
Francis Douglas Sinton, and the other of alleged warehouse breaking at the
Rothbury Brewery on February 28. The magistrates were Mr L C Davey presiding
and Mr N Smith. John William Rutherford, bank clerk, Heather Lee, Rothbury and Miss
Gertrude May Perceval, Railway Hotel, Rothbury, gave evidence of
identification. PC Sinton was the next witness. He gave his evidence seated. He
saw the two prisoners, he said, leave the 7.5pm train at Rothbury on February
28. At 9.10 on the same night, he was on duty on the roadway near the premises
of the Rothbury Brewery Company. He heard a noise, but
was under the impression that it came from the inside of the premises. He
listened at the door, and heard glass breaking, which he still thought was inside.
He sent a messenger to Mr Farndale, the manager, and he himself went
round to the rear of the premises. He shone his Lantern into the bottle shed
and saw the smaller of the two prisoners, Klighe,
standing in the opening. Accused shouted something in a foreign language and
ran inside the shed. Witness followed him in, keeping the light on him. He
rushed to the far end of the shed. When witness followed him in, accused took a
revolver from his right hand pocket in his overcoat,
and told witness if he came forward he would fire on him. Witness drew his
truncheon from his pocket and rushed at him. Witness got hold of him by the
right shoulder. The man immediately fired at him, the bullet passing the side
of his head. Somebody else came behind him, and he was struck on the head with
something. His cap was knocked off, then he was struck a second time on the bare
head. He was knocked to the ground and was insensible for several days
afterwards. William Leng Farndale, Brewery House, Rothbury, manager
of the brewery, said that shortly after 9 pm on February 28th, he was sent
for by the police. He ran across to the brewery at once. A photograph,
produced, showed the gateway into which he ran. After he had got about a couple
of yards into the gateway, a figure appeared, coming towards him on his right,
close to the main building. There was nothing showing distinctly except a white
muffler. He got hold of the muffler with both hands. There was a struggle.
The wearer of the muffler wriggled away and left the muffler in his hands. At
that time a shot was fired from the yard. He went round the corner of the
bottle shed but saw nothing unusual. He was joined by James Curry, and with
the aid of matches, made an examination of the back door. At the far end of
the bottle shed they found PC Sinton sitting on the ground, his head
covered with blood, and his cap and baton beside his right knee. He asked PC Sinton
if he was badly hurt, and he replied “Is there anybody
behind me?”. Witness ran for a light, and PC Sinton was removed home....
medical evidence... Committal for trial...
Morpeth Herald, 2 April
1920: THE
ROTHBURY OUTRAGE. CHARGES OF ATTEMPTED MURDER OF A CONSTABLE. Prisoners
committed to assizes. The little town of Rothbury was all agog yesterday when
the morning train arrived with the prisoners, Peter Klighe
and Carl Strautin, seaman, to answer a charge of
attempting to murder constable Francis Douglas Sinton on 28 February and also with breaking and entering the brewery premises on
the same date... Charges of breaking and entering. The charge of breaking and
entering the brewery was then taken. William L Farndale said at 4.20pm on Feb
28th he fastened up the brewery premises and left everything in order. Shortly
after 9 o’clock the same night he was sent for by the police and, with Sergeant
Crossford, examined the premises of the brewery company. At the head of the
staircase abutting the brewery there was a window with six panes. Two of the panes
had been broken and one side of the frame had been pushed away from its seating
in the brickwork. There had not been bars in front of that window. There had
been two bars wrenched from its socket in the window of the store
room, which also abutted the little shed room. The room bars produced
were those recovered from the window. The crowbar produced was the property of
the brewery company and was generally kept in the cart shed....
Newcastle Daily Chronicle,
2 July 1920: ATTEMPT
TO MURDER. RUSSIAN SEAMEN CONVICTED OF ROTHBURY OUTRAGE. “CAREER OF BRIGANDAGE”.
The attack made upon the Rothbury policeman by two Russian seaman
had its sequel, at the Newcastle Assizes, yesterday... The statement of the
case made by counsel was confirmed by the evidence of the witnesses PC Sinton
and Mr Farndale giving a graphic story of their encounter in the dark... Strautin, who is a Russian, said he had been in this
country since 1913, and since 1914 he had been working on British ships. On the
night at Rothbury, when on the roof, he saw a dark figure, and when he jumped
down and was seized he discharged a pistol in the air.
He saw no one to murder, and did not intend to do any bodily harm to anybody...
Yorkshire Post and Leeds
Intelligencer, 2 July 1920: NEWCASTLE ASSIZES. RUSSIANS SENT TO PENAL SERVITUDE FOR 13
YEARS. THE ROTHBURY OUTRAGE. The business of Newcastle Assizes was continued at
Newcastle yesterday... Mr Justice Shearman dealt with Peter Klinje (27) and Karl Strautin
(24), Russian seamen, charged with the attempted murder of Police Constable
Francies Douglas Sinton at Rothbury on February 28th last … Mr
Atkin called prisoners in their own defence, and Strautin
said he was on the roof of the bottling shed, and had pulled out two bars, and
throw them to the ground when Sinton appeared. He then jumped down and ran
away, and when seized by Mr Farndale he fired off his pistol in the air to
frighten Farndale. He never struck Sinton and did not intend to harm anyone. Klinghe said he had sailed for seven years on British
ships, and having no money, had for three months prior to his arrest been
partner with Strautin in a career of brigandage in
Northumberland and Durham. On the night of this occurrence
he was keeping watch, and just before Sinton appeared told Strautin
he was making too much noise. Sinton then drove him into the shed, and he pointed
a revolver at him, saying “Don't move, I’ll shoot.” Sinton then closed with
him, and in self defence he struck Sinton once with
the iron bar. He had no revolver, and the shot was fired in the shed. Prisoners
were found guilty of attempted murder, and Mr. Mitchell Innes then drew judge’s
attention to the fact that the four burglaries to which they had pleaded
guilty were only part of 23, most of which could be brought down to them.
In passing sentence his lordship said there was only one good thing to be said
about the defendants, they had apparently done honest work until labour
troubles prevented them continuing at a time when their country was in such a
condition that there appeared to be a reluctance to return to it. As soon as
people who started a career of crime took to going out with loaded revolvers as
these two men had done, prepared to shoot in order to
retain their liberty, a state of affairs arose which judges of the High Court
must try to end by passing sentence is which would serve an example. For the
burglary alone he would have opposed no more than three years penal servitude,
but this last crime shows they were perfectly reckless of any other’s life so
long as they could keep their freedom, and the sentences would be three years
for each burglary, to run concurrently, and 10 years for the attempted murder,
with a recommendation for deportation at the conclusion of the sentence.
1921
1921 Census – Rothbury
William L Farndale, 45,
married, born Middlesbrough, a Brewer’s manager
with Rothbury Brewery Co
Margaret A Farndale, 44,
home duties
Catherine D Farndale, 17,
single, clerk with Rothbury Brewery Co, born Rothbury about 1904
Frances W Farndale, 15, born
Rothbury about 1906, single , home duties
Kenneth Farndale, 10, born
Rothbury about1911
George S? Farndale, 8, born
Rothbury about 1913
Margaret Farndale, 6, born
Rothbury about 1915
Winifreda Farndale, 3, born Rothbury
about 1918
Nancy Farndale, 1, daughter,
born Rothbury about 1920
Catherine W Farndale, 84,
widowed (his mother)
1932
William L Farndale, died, aged 54, at Rothbury District in the second quarter of 1932 (DR).
Newcastle Evening
Chronicle, 10 May 1932: FARNDALE - Longframlington, Embleton Terrace, on the 8th, aged 54
years, William Lang (sic, rente Leng), beloved
husband of Margaret Farndale. Interment at Rothbury Cemetery on Wednesday,
11th, at 2.45. Service at residence at 2 pm. Friends please accept this
intimation.
1939
1939 Register - 1
Embleton Terrace, Rothbury, Northumberland.
Margaret A Farndale, ‘unpaid householder’, born
28 March 1878. William’s widow.
Kenneth Farndale, born 9 January 1911, single, a
general labourer
George P Farndale (FAR00794), born 20 March
1913, roadstone quarries heavy worker, Kenneth’s brother.
Freda Milburn, married, born 8 August 1917 (FAR00843).
Nancy Farndale (marked as later Freeman)(FAR00867)
born 2 June 1920, unpaid domestic duties
1941
Morpeth
Herald 14 March 1941:
SPLENDID EFFORT AT THE LEE. BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETRY BENEFIT. Work of any
description has always made a strong appeal to the residents of the Lee
district, and in the past the RVI Newcastle has benefited considerably through
efforts organised on its behalf in the neighbourhood. With the claims of the
present national situation so prominently before our minds, a whist drive and
dance was organised on behalf of the British Red Cross
society... The first portion of the evening was devoted to whist... the
prize winners were... 6, Mrs Farndale...
1950
Alnwick Mercury, 22
September 1950: POINTS
SYSTEM FOR HOUSES TO BE SHELVED. As the list of applicants for council houses
in Rothbury rural district has become smaller it has been decided that in
future the point system will no longer be used as a guide but that the case of
every applicant will be considered on its individual merits.... The council
also agreed to the recommendation of the committee that houses shortly to be
made available should be let to the following
talents... Mrs M H Farndale, Embleton terrace, Longframlington...
The
Morpeth Herald, 22 September 1950:
HOUSING PROGRESS AT ROTHBURY. The report of the sanitary inspector at
Rothbury RDC meeting on Tuesday evening referred to housing progress at
Rothbury and Longframlington. The pressure of the
water supply to the Rothbury housing estate had improved and a new main had
been laid from Garleigh Road in respect of which the
committee recommended the council to pay the Duke of Northumberland a wayleave
of £1 per annum.... The selection subcommittee's report was considered. The
committee let to Mr DG Williams of Longframlington, a
house which had been surrendered by Mr S and Davidson... The committee
recommended as tenants for the houses shortly to be available... Mrs M H Farndale,
Embleton terrace, Longframlington... Point system. As
the list of applicants for council houses has become smaller it was agreed that
in future the point system should no longer be used as a guide but that the
case of every applicant be considered on its individual merits.