The Parker Brothers

The Parker Brothers in the USA did not have a monopoly on the Parker Brothers name.

An article in the Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate that is rather difficult to read includes a photo of Lake Macquarie's own Parker Brothers. Following is a transcription of that story.

1940 'MR. GEORGE PARKER DEAD', Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 19 October, p. 8. , viewed 18 Jun 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article132806603

MR GEORGE PARKER.

DEAD

Brothers Ages Totalled 335

Mr George Parker, the eldest of four brothers whose ages total total 335 years died at the home of his daughter, Mrs M. Kells of Brighton avenue, Toronto, last Thursday He was 87. The three surviving brother are Charles 85, Henry 83 and Joshua, 80, all of Dora Creek. Charles and Henry were not present at the funeral yesterday owing to illness. The Parker brothers are well-known lake fishermen.

Mr George Parker, who was born at Botany, came to Toronto 68 years ago. Fishing has always been his hobby, and occupation. He took a keen interest in boat and skiff sailing. On 9 November 1880, at Belmont Regatta, he won the fishing boats silver cup in the Alpha.He sailed for and with Mr W Arnott , in the 16 foot skiff Mayfield until she was barred from racing owing to her speed. On Sydney Harbour he sailed with the late Frank Aldridge. The last race he took part in was in the famous skiff, Renown at the age of 70.

The funeral left for the Church of England Toronto-Awaba Cemetery. Rev. C.E Tanner of Toronto conducted the services.The pallbearers were Messrs. H and P Parker (sons) J. Robarts and C. Parker (nephews). He is survived by sons, George (Coal Point), Bert (Toronto), A.Parker (Teralba), P. Parker (Kogarah) and Harold (Toronto); daughters, Mrs J Cram (Hamilton) and Mrs M. Kells (Toronto), 13 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren, Mrs E. Moloy of  Botany, is a sister.

We would love to hear from anyone with stories of the Parker Brothers.