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Friday, 7 September 2007

Found this today at the archives of the Treorchy Library, Rhondda Valley:

Rhondda Observer, Leader & Free Press

Saturday, April 20, 1963


FORMER RHONDDA BOXER


MR JOBY CULVERHOUSE, TREHERBERT


Old Rhondda sportsmen learned with regret of the death at the East Glamorgan Hospital of Mr Joby Culverhouse, Dumfries Street, in his day one of Wales' finest middleweight boxers.


A member of a famous sporting family, Joby, who was 68, showed great promise as a boxer in his boyhood and when still in his teens fought and beat some of the finest exponents of the fistic art in the Principality. As a stylist he had few equals. His straight left-hand leads, delivered at great speed, were the most lethal weapon in his armoury.


In 1914, at the height of his career, he was one of the first Treherbert young men to join the Forces. He served throughout the campaign with the Old Contemptibles. Of a quiet disposition, he is deeply mourned by a wide circle of friends.


On Christmas Day he was injured in a road accident.


The service at his burial was conducted by the vicar, the Rev D.A. Lewis, B.A. and the chief mourners were: Jim, brother; Ron, son-in-law; Jeff, grandson; Billy Hobbs, Joe and Henry Parker, nephews; Chris, Bryn, Cyril, Messrs H. James, R. Powell, G. Watts, E. Regent, J. Langley, Westcombe, Carroll, Ted James, D. Allen, B. Pugh, Pentre British Legion representatives Messrs R. Davies, J. Evans, G. Williams (Shunt) and A. Lewis


At the house: Selina, mother; Joan, daughter; Jean, grand-daughter; Elizabeth Ann, sister; Esther and Nellie; Martha and all.


Floral tributes; Mam and Jim; Joan and Ron; Jeff and Jean; Australia - Bill and Rhona; Vera and Gordon; Slough: Reg, Nancy and children; Australia - Esme, Edward and Children; Ton Pentre Legion; The Three Pals; Neighbours; Officers and Members, Conservative Club.


Wednesday, 5 September 2007

Found this following article today about Joby at the archives at Treorchy Library, Rhondda Valley:


Rhondda Observer, Leader & Free Press

Saturday, January 12, 1963


VETERAN BOXER IN HOSPITAL


Just before Christmas, Mr Joby Culverhouse, Dumfries Street, Treherbert was accidently knocked down by a motor car. Both of his legs were fractured and he also sustained pelvis injuries.


He is now at the East Glamoran Hospital, where it was stated this week that he is as well as can be expected.


Joby will be affectionately remembered by Rhondda sportsmen as the famous Welsh boxer of fifty years ago when his perfect style enabled him to beat some of the leading middleweights in the Principality and further afield.


He is a modest and likeable man and his very many friends wish him steady recovery.


Sunday, 2 September 2007

Death of Joby Culverhouse

On 8th April 1963, Joby Culverhouse died in East Glamorgan Hospital aged 68. The cause of death, was cited as "1a) Cerebral Compression; and 1b) Subdural haematoma - Healed multiple injuries due to being struck by a motorcar on a public highway on 25th December 1962" - dated 19 June 1963 by A. Eunice Tarr, entry 245 in the Register Book of Deaths for the sub-district of Church Village in the County of Glamorgan.



After a Christmas Eve spent with friends at the Ninian & Stuart Conservative Club, Station Street, Treherbert, Joby made the short walk home to 6 Dumfries Street, and half way home was hit by a passing car when crossing the main street of Treherbert, Bute Street.




Birth of Joby Culverhouse

Joby (also Joab & Jacob) Culverhouse was born at 34 Mount Libanus Street, in the Parish of Treherbert, Rhondda Valley, in the county of Glamorgan, South Wales.

The exact date of birth is a mystery at present. On his death certificate, issued 1963, he was listed as 68years of age - alluding he was born sometime in 1895.


On an application form for the Regular Forces, issued 8 June 1911, he was listed as being 16years old and 2 months - possible date of birth, April 1895.

Some twenty days later - 28 June 1911 - on his book for the Special Reserves List RFRA 2nd Division, he was suddenly listed as being 18years old and 1month - changing his date of birth to May 1893.

It's a very strong family rumour that he lied about his age in order to enlist for military service, especially during the outbreak of the Great War 1914. Although on these forms he claimed to be 16-18years old, there is a strong possibility that he may have been 14years old.