George Fife Angas

George Fife Angas (1 May 1789-15 May 1879), played a significant part in the formation of South Australia. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (509x679, 106 KB)Sketch of George Fife Angas made in the mid 19th century. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (509x679, 106 KB)Sketch of George Fife Angas made in the mid 19th century. ... May 1 is the 121st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (122nd in leap years). ... 1789 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... May 15 is the 135th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (136th in leap years). ... 1879 (MDCCCLXXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Emblems: Hairy Nosed Wombat (faunal); Sturts Desert Pea (floral); Opal (gemstone); Leafy Seadragon (marine) Motto: United for the Common Wealth Slogan or Nickname: Festival State Other Australian states and territories Capital Adelaide Government Governor Premier Const. ...

He was born at Newcastle upon Tyne, England, the seventh son of Caleb Angas, a successful coach builder and ship owner. This article is about a city in the United Kingdom. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the United Kingdom (light green), with the Republic of Ireland (blue) to its west Languages None official English de facto Capital None official London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked... // Original meaning and etymology The original meaning of the term coach was: a horse-drawn vehicle designed for the conveyance of more than one passenger — and of mail — and covered for protection from the elements. ... Italian ship-rigged vessel Amerigo Vespucci in New York Harbor, 1976 A ship is a large, sea-going watercraft, usually with multiple decks. ...

He received his education at a boarding school and at age 15 became an apprentice coachbuilder under his father's direction. Four years later he went to London to gain further experience and returned to Newcastle in 1809 where he worked as a supervisor for his father's business. He married Rosetta French in 1812. Over the next 20 years Angas steadily developed his business, spending time in Honduras. A boarding school is a school where some or all students not only study but also live, amongst their peers but away from their home and family. ... London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England and is the most populous city in the European Union. ...

He came from a religious household, and as a religious person became a secretary of the Newcastle Sunday School Union. He was asked to stand for Parliament on two occasions but declined partly due to reasons of poor health. He played a large part in the founding of the National Provincial Bank of England (which exists today after several mergers as NatWest) and sat as a director on its first board. The Classic NatWest logo NatWest (formerly the National Westminster Bank) is a commercial bank in the United Kingdom, part of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group. ...

He had become relatively wealthy and was concerned with putting his money to the best use. He became interested in a proposed settlement in South Australia and formed the South Australian Land Company. His own views on systematic colonisation dealt with the exclusion of convicts, concentration of settlers, sending out (preferably religious) intelligent people with capital, the emigration of young couples of good character, free trade, free government, and freedom of religion. Capital has a number of related meanings in economics, finance and accounting. ... Free trade is an economic concept referring to the selling of products between countries without tariffs or other trade barriers. ... The cross of the war memorial and a menorah for Hanukkah coexist in Oxford. ...

He was discouraged by the company's failure to get government support , but continued his involvement with the South Australian Association which was formed in 1834, with Robert Gouger as secretary. During debates on the price of land, Angas held the opposite view to Edward Gibbon Wakefield's wanting the price to be low. Difficulties arose in raising money and Angas eventually formed the South Australia Company. The company purchased land from the South Australian Association and in February 1836, three ships set sail for South Australia with emigrants, livestock and provisions on board. The company supervisors were provided with minutely detailed instructions covering almost any problem which might have arisen. All three ships arrived by the middle of August. Edward Gibbon Wakefield Edward Gibbon Wakefield (20 March 1796 – May 16, 1862) was the driving force behind much of the early colonization of South Australia, and later New Zealand. ...

The colonial office, the board of commissioners, and the South Australian Company would determine the success or failure of the colony and it was still unclear which was the controlling body. There was initial friction between the company and the commissioners. The establishment of the South Australian Banking Company in 1837, at the behest of Angas, played an important part in the early growth of the colony. Angas worked on behalf of the bank in England giving lectures, writing pamphlets and supplying information to newspapers. He also helped to establish the South Australian School Society, and sent out missionaries and German colonists. He set up the Union Bank of Australia in England and also found the time to be active in the colonisation of New Zealand. In recognition of his efforts in making New Zealand an English colony rather than a French colony, Angas was offered a knighthood and a then baronetcy, but he declined both. The Secretary of State for the Colonies or Colonial Secretary was the British Cabinet official in charge of managing the various British colonies. ... A statue of an armoured knight of the Middle Ages For the chess piece, see knight (chess). ... A baronet (traditional abbreviation Bart, modern abbreviation Bt) is the holder of a species of knighthood known as a baronetcy. ...

In 1836, Angas met with Pastor August Kavel, who was Pastor in Klemzig, Prussia. Kavel and his Lutheran congregation at Klemzig faced oppression due to decrees made by King Frederick William III. They sought to regain their religious freedom by emigrating to another country. Angas sent his chief clerk, Charles Flaxman to Prussia to meet with Kavel’s group. Flaxman on returning, gave a favorable report to Angas, who then sought to have the South Australia Company meet the cost of the transport for the whole congregation from Hamburg to South Australia. This request was declined, and so Angas made a loan to this group of emigrants, by meeting the cost of securing vessels himself. In 1838, Angas chartered four ships on their behalf; Prince George, Bengalee, Zebra, and Catharina. This loan, along with another Angas had made to his chief clerk Charles Flaxman, who invested in land in South Australia, put him in a difficult financial situation the next year. Angas had borrowed heavily and sold his interests in the Union Bank and other companies. Charles Darwin 1836 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... August Ludwig Christian Kavel was born in Berlin, Germany on September 3, 1798. ... The coat of arms of the Kingdom of Prussia, 1701-1918 Prussia (German: ; Latin: Borussia, Prutenia; Lithuanian: ; Old Prussian: PrÅ«sa; Polish: ) was, most recently, a historic state originating in East Prussia, an area which for centuries had a substantial influence on German and European history. ... The Lutheran movement is a group of denominations of Protestant Christianity by the original definition. ... Frederick William III Frederick William III, known in German as Friedrich Wilhelm III, reigned as king of Prussia from 1797 to 1840. ... Charles Flaxman (25 December 1806–November 1869) was employed by George Angas as his chief clerk. ... The smaller Alster lake at dusk Hamburg (Low German: Hamborg, [haË‘mbɔːχ]) is the second largest city in Germany and with Hamburg Harbour, its principal port, Hamburg is also the second largest port city in the European Union. ... | Jöns Jakob Berzelius, discoverer of protein 1838 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The Prince George was a three masted barque weighing 317 tons, owned by H Wright. ... The Bengalee was a three masted barque weighing 304 (or 354) tons, owned by Hamlin and Company, Greenock. ... This article is in need of attention. ... The Catharina was a barque, built 1810 in Kiel, and weighing 350 tons. ...

News came that the British government had dishonoured drafts drawn by the Governor, George Gawler and that the colony was in danger of ruin. Angas appealed to the government, his efforts resulting in a loan to the colony and payment of the dishonoured drafts. Typical cancelled personal cheque as used in the U.S. A cheque, or (in American English) check, thought to have developed from Persian Ú†Ùƒ chek, is a negotiable instrument instructing a financial institution to pay a specific amount of a specific currency from a specific demand account held in the maker... George Gawler Lieutenant Colonel George Gawler, KH (21 July 1795–7 May 1869) was the second governor of South Australia. ...

In 1842 Angas lectured extensively on South Australia and wrote a pamphlet, "Facts Illustrative of South Australia" which was widely distributed. Gawler, who had been recalled to England suggested that he should settle in South Australia. In early 1843, his finances still troubled, he sent out his 19 year old son John Howard Angas to supervise his land and recover the family fortunes. Angas was unable to sell his northern England properties until 1850 but some repayments had come in from the German setlers. The stress had affected his health and he decided to migrate to Australia, arriving in Adelaide with his wife and youngest son in January 1851. John Howard Angas (5 October 1823 – 17 May 1904), was an Australian pioneer and philanthropist. ... The factual accuracy of this article is disputed. ...

Photograph of George Fife Angas in later years

Angas, by then almost 62, was met by his two sons and eldest daughter. His work on behalf of the colony were widely known and a few days later a public dinner was held in his honour. He found work, becoming elected as a member of the legislative council for the Barossa district and turned his attention towards education and other public interests. Being kept busy improved his health, and he was able to pay off his debts in short order. Image File history File linksMetadata George_Fife_Angas_2. ... Image File history File linksMetadata George_Fife_Angas_2. ... Photography is the process of making pictures by means of the action of light. ... Tanunda is surrounded by vineyards showing Autumn colour. ...

He bought Merino sheep and cattle, employing out-of work migrants on his property. He returned to England from 1857 to September 1859 to settle matters in his father’s estate. He continued parliamentary work and lobbied against South Australia being given responsibility for the administration of the Northern Territory. He resigned in 1866 feeling that he could not fully fulfil his role, and continued to contribute to schools, churches and charities. His wife of 55 years died in 1867. In 1869 he published a History of the Newcastle-on-Tyne Sunday School Union which was compiled with the help of secretary W. R. Lawson. Although retired from parliamentary duties, managing his property at Angaston gave him plenty to do. He recovered from a serious illness at 87 and died on 15 May 1879 at 90 years of age. He was survived by three sons, notably John Howard Angas and George French Angas, and three daughters. An unshorn merino sheep. ... Estate is a term used in the common law. ... Emblems: {{{Emblems}}} Motto: None Slogan or Nickname: The Territory, The NT Other Australian states and territories Capital Darwin Government Administrator Chief Minister Const. ... Angaston (34°30′S 190°03′E) is a town in the Barossa Valley, South Australia, 77km north east of Adelaide. ... May 15 is the 135th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (136th in leap years). ... 1879 (MDCCCLXXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... George French Angas (1822-1886) was an English artist and naturalist. ...

References

• Serle, Percival (1949). “Angas, George Fife”, Dictionary of Australian Biography. Sydney: Angus and Robertson.
• "The Confessional Lutheran Emigrations From Prussia And Saxony Around 1839", Westerhaus, Martin O.

The Dictionary of Australian Biography, first published in 1949, is a reference work by Percival Serle containing information on notable people associated with Australian history. ...

Publications

• Family album, 1836-1886 (MS4296).

Summary: The album contains press cuttings concerning the Angas family, including obituaries of George Fife Angas, George French Angas and Henry Willmott, the laying of the foundation stone of the Bushmen's Club (1878) and the first and second reports of the South Australian Company (1836 and 1838). George French Angas (1822-1886) was an English artist and naturalist. ...

See also

History of Adelaide Adelaide is the capital city of the Australian state of South Australia. ...