Medal from London Gazette, Tue 6 Jan 1948
Foreign Office, 31st December, 1947.
The KING has been graciously pleased to grant to the undermentioned officers
of the Merchant Navy permission to wear without restriction the decorations
respectively indicated, which have been conferred upon them by His Royal
Highness the Prince Regent of Belgium in recognition of services during the
war -
Chevalier of the Order of Leopold with Palm and
awarded the Croix de Guerre 1940 with Palm.
Captain William Horner Dugdale, Master, s.s. "Benjamin Sherburn".
The SS Benjamin Sherburn was built in 1943 by Pacific Bridge Co., California. Registered in London 1943, 1814 tons. It was a standardized design, known as N3-S-A1, intended as a small coastal cargo ship. When sold, she was renamed Winga in 1949.
Image of a N3-S-A1 vessel:
Captain W. Horner Dugdale.
The Welsh Mariners web-site lists his last service as 1945-7 as master of SS Empire Ganymede, a 1923 GRT cargo ship. She was a German-built vessel launched in 1944, as SS Adamsturm, captured at Hamburg in 1945. See details.
Obituary From Merthyr Express - Saturday 28 May 1949
DEATH OF CAPT. W. HORNER DUGDALE. SERVED 34 YEARS IN MERCHANT NAVY.
Two years after his
retirement following 36 years' service in the Merchant Navy, during which time he
had a distinguished record in the two World Wars, Capt. William Horner Dugdale
of Maes-y-Coed, Pontmorlais, Merthyr, died at St. Tydfil's Hospital, Merthyr.
on Thursday last.
In January, 1948, Capt. Dugdale was appointed a Chevalier (honorary) of the Order of Leopold with Palme, and awarded the Croix de Guerre, 1940, with Palme. At the same time, he received a certificate from the Belgian Minister of National Defence for - "courage and bravery proved in the glorious battles which led up to the liberation of Belgium."
Capt. Dugdale had served in the Merchant Navy since 1911, first going to sea in sailing vessels as a cadet. When only 24, he qualified for his Masters Certificate and had commanded a vessel for 10 years.
He had been "around the Horn" eight times, and served at sea throughout World War I, when he was torpedoed, and World War II during which he followed closely behind the Allied offensive with supplies from North Africa to Italy, the Normandy Beaches, Dieppe, Ostende and was in Rotterdam on V.E. Day. Although always in the thick of things, he did not lose a ship throughout this period, but there is no doubt that his war service contributed largely to his death at the early age of 54.
Since his retirement Capt. Dugdale had, when his health allowed, taken a keen and active interest in the Merthyr Sea Cadet Corps. He had given valuable service to the Corps as an instructor and was popular both with the officers and cadets.
By his modest demeanour, despite his achievements, Capt. Dugdale had earned the respect and affection of all those who came into contact with him.
Probate: WH Dugdale died 19-5-1949 at MaesyCoed, Pontmorlais West, ..
Administration 14 July to widow Jane Margaret [Peggy] Dugdale. Effects £884.
South Wales Daily News - Friday 14 August 1891
Western Mail - Monday 14 January 1935
Western Mail - Monday 28 July 1947
Blackpool Gazette and Herald - Friday 11 August 1882
Burnley Express - Saturday 13 September 1884
Burnley Express - Saturday 13 September 1884
Burnley Express - Saturday 12 October 1889
Death of an Octogenarian. On Sunday the death occurred at his residence,
Gisburn-road, Barrowford, Parker Robinson, who was in his 82nd year. The
deceased was a native of Barrowford, and had resided in the village all his
life. He held advanced Radical opinions, and could relate many anecdotes of
the cock fighting and bull baiting which formerly accompanied the annual
Rush-bearings at Barrowford.
Parker Dugdale: South Wales Jam and Marmalade Company
Public Companies, etc.
NOTICE.- APPLICATION for SHARES will OPEN on
WEDNESDAY, the 12th day of August, 1891, at the National Bank of
Wales, Limited, Cardiff, or at any of its Branches, and will CLOSE on or beforee
WEDNESDAY, the 19th day of August, 1891.
SOUTH WALES JAM AND MARMALADE COMPANY, LIMITED.
Incorporated under the Companies' Acts, 1862 to 1890,
whereby the liability of the Shareholders is limited to the amount of their
shares.
SHARE CAPITAL, £12,000, divided as follows :-
Preference Shares of
£10 each, bearing seven per cent. per annum Preference Dividend: £4,000
Ordinary Shares of £10 each: 8,000
Total: £12,000
Payable as follows, On application, £1; on allotment £2; two
months after allotment, £1; four months after allotment, £2; and
the balance as required.
DIRECTORS:
Mr DAVID DAVIES, J.P., Canon-street, Aberdare.
Mr HENRY BALL (Managing Director David Jones and Company), Cardiff.
Mr HENRY CONNOP (Chairman Pontypool Flour Mill and Bakery Co., Ld.), Brynmawr.
Mr JOHN G. MARSH, Provision Merchant, Custom House-street, Cardiff.
(Will join the Board after Allotment).
BANKERS: The NATIONAL BANK OF WALES.
AUDITOR: Mr J. E. GUNN. Cardiff.
SOLICITOR: T. H. STEPHENS, Esq., Cardiff.
SECRETARY: Mr WILLIAM MATTHEWS (pro. tem.).
REGISTERED OFFICE: ALEXANDRA-ROAD, CANTON, CARDIFF.
PROSPECTUS. This Company is formed for the purpose of acquiring, working, and further extending the
business of the South Wales Jam and Marmalade Company, Limited, of Canton,
Cardiff.
The business was established in the year 1884, and, although limited
under the provisions of the Companies Acts, in 1886, it has practically been a
private one from the commencement. Notwithstanding the fact that the industry
was entirely new to the district, and the prejudice always attaching itself to
such businesses on its establishment is proverbial, the earnings on the
capital employed during the five years of the Company's existence have been
equal to 14 per cent, per annum. The yearly output is continually increasing,
and exceeds 700 tons per annum; the sales during the last year have been
greater than any previous year, and the Company had practically sold out three
months before the end of the season. It is, therefore, only reasonable to
suppose that, although the capital of the Company will be increased for the
purpose of extending the business, that an equal or greater dividend will be
earned by the new Company.
The business is to be transferred as on the first
day of June, 1891, as a going concern, and the Company will have the benefit of
all business done since that date, which promises to greatly exceed any
previous year, the sales already being over 300 tons.
The price to be paid to the vendor is £6,304, which includes the
leases of the premises hereinafter described, the machinery, the goodwill
thereof, plant, horses, carts, and utensils in trade made up as under:
Land, Factory, Buildings, and Machinery as valued
by Mr Councillor Charles Shepherd £4,250
Plant, Horses, Carts, and Utensils-in-Trade 900
Goodwill 1,154
Total £6,304
The Company will also purchase the Stock-in-Trade at a valuation.
The Land and Works are held for an
unexpired term of 64 years, at the nominal ground rent of £10 17s, and,
both from their situation and construction, are eminently fitted for the
business.
The Machinery is of the most modern type, and was specially erected
for the Vendors for the purposes of Jam-making.
The water for the business is
obtained from a well, fitted with Tangye's Pump, on the premises, which not
only gives the works a very ample supply of good water, but effects a great
saving in cost, as compared with the water supplied by the Corporation.
Mr Parker Dugdale, who from the commencement has managed the manufacturing
department, continues with the new company as such Manager.
During the past two years the Old Company has worked Bristol and the West of England, and has
found that it can favourably compete with other manufacturers, and anticipate
a largely increased trade from this district.
The vendor, Mr John George Marsh, who has been connected with the old company
from its commencement,
and through whose untiring attention the companies' products have become so
popular and widely known, will continue as director of the new company, and in
order to shew his unabated [interest?] in the concern, he will take £2,000 in ordinary
shares.
The proximity of the fruit-growing districts of Gloucester,
Worcester, Hereford, and Somerset, and the low rate by steamer from Liverpool
for the carriage of sugar are important factors in the manufacture of Jam, and
places Cardiff in the front rank of Jam-manufacturing districts.
A large number of grocers and provision merchants have expressed a desire to take
shares, and it is proposed to give them preference in allotment up to but
not exceeding three-fourths of the entire capital in the event of the capital
being otherwise subscribed, thus adding to the expected success of the
Company.
The working classes now use large quantities of Jams and Marmalade
instead of Butter, and the public generally are beginning to realise that
fruit, carefully preserved, is a wholesome and cheap food.
A contract mentioned in the Memorandum and Articles of Association will be entered into
between the said John George Marsh on the one part and the Company of the
other part for the purchase of the Undertaking.
Numerous trade and other Contracts have been made, and Applicants for
Shares will be deemed to have had notice of all such Contracts, and to waive
the insertion in this Prospectus of the dates and names of the parties
thereto, and to accept the above statement as sufficient compliance with
Section 38 of the Companies' Act, 1867.
A copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company, and a
copy of the intended Agreement between the said John George Marsh and the
Company can be inspected at the offices of the Solicitor to the Company.
Application for Shares should be made, accompanied by the necessary deposit,
to the National Bank of Wales, Limited, Cardiff, within the time named, in
accordance with the Notices at the commencement of this Prospectus. Should
no Shares be allotted, the amount paid upon deposit will be returned in full.
James Dugdale newspaper reports
AREA COMBUSTION ENGINEER Appointment of Mr. James Dugdale.
JAMES DUGDALE Deceased. - Pursuant to the Trustee Art 1925; NOTICE IS
HEREBY GIVEN that all PERSONS having CLAIMS against the ESTATE of the above,
late of 9 Rhyd-y-Pennau-rd, Llanishen Cardiff who died on 11th June 1947,
and letters of Administration to whose Estate were granted to William Horner
Dugdale, "Maesycoed", Pontmorlais West, Merthyr Tydfil on 21st July 1947, are
hereby required to send particulars of their Claims to the above
Administrator on or before 25th AUGUST 1947 after which date the
Administrator will distribute the Estate having regard only to Claims
notified. Dated this the 21st July, 1947. - W. H. DUGDALE. Administrator.
William Dugdale obituary
Mr. William Dugdale, One of the oldest and best known geologists in East
Lancashire, and also well known in Blackpool and the Fylde, has happened a
serious accident. Along with Mr. Nutter, and another gentleman, Mr. Dugdale
was in a vehicle, and in taking a sharp corner, the shaft broke, and the
vehicle overturned. Mr. Nutter was only slightly the worse; but Mr. Dugdale
received serious injury, and has remained unconscious ever since the accident.
DEATH OF MR. WILLIAM DUGDALE.
It is with profound regret we have to announce the death
of Mr. William Dugdale, of 106 Westgate. Mr. Dugdale was in his seventieth
year, and succumbed to heart disease on Saturday night. He was a native of
Roughlee, and in his early days had to contend with all the difficulties which
result from a want of education.
At the early age of seven, he went to the mill
as a rover, and remained for several years, serving first as a winder and then
as weaver. Subsequently he commenced business as a grocer, and in 1855 extended
his operations to Barrowford, where he went to reside. In 1860, Mr. Dugdale
entered the cotton manufacturing business, occupying a shed at Lob Lane,
Brierfield. He retained the Barrowford grocery establishment until 1867, when
he retired from that business and confined his operations exclusively to
cotton manufacturing. After residing at Brierfield for three years, Mr. Dugdale
came to Burnley, and took a shed in Calder Vale, where he continued to carry
on business until his accident.
In August, 1882, he was thrown from Alderman Keighley's
carriage, alighting on his head, and sustaining injuries from which he never
fairly recovered. He had, however, been able to go about the town and
district, and so late as Saturday fortnight was at the Nelson Agricultural
Show. Indeed, it was not till very recently that fears of his approaching end
began to be entertained. Twelve children were the issue of his marriage, and
eleven of these survive. Mr. Dugdale worked hard in his early days to secure the
education of which his circumstances deprived him, and he was well known in
the Rough Lee valley as an ardent reformer, being prominent in the Chartist
movement.
He had a taste, which in time developed almost into a passion, for the
study of geology, and on which in his later days, he was regarded as an
authority, especially in regard to the sandstone formation. He took great
interest in the works of Hugh Miller, Sir Charles Lyell, and Sir Roderick
Murchison. In politics, Mr. Dugdale was a Liberal. His remains were interred
Wednesday at St. Thomas's Church, Barrowford, where the remains of his wife
are resting.
A SCIENTIFIC RAMBLE IN ROUGHLEE VALLEY. An extract:
At short distance from here (Roughlee) stands a cottage
where my dear lamented friend, William Dugdale, was born. Reared in times when
poverty and starvation was general throughout the land, he, like many others,
begun life under adverse circumstances. Deprived of the means of obtaining the
most rudimentary elements of education, he ascended the social ladder, step by
step, as a hand-loom weaver, factory hand, and steam-loom weaver. He was
afterwards a shop keeper, and finally a manufacturer. Utilising time after a
hard day's work, he battled successfully with many of the different problems of
science until he became the leading geologist in the neighbourhood. The
Burnley coal basin and the "Old Red" as he familarly called it, were his
favourite studies. Energetic, and enthusiastic, with a deep desire to impart
knowledge to others, his impassioned harangues will long be remembered by a circle
of friends who deeply respected and always looked up to him as an authority. He was
truly a child of nature. He has gone to the majority; may he rest in peace.
Parker Robinson obituary
DEATHS Nelson and District
Oct 6. Parker Robinson, 85, Gisburn-road, Barrowford, 81 years