South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA) Saturday 12 May 1849 Page 2;
Adelaide Observer (SA) Saturday 12 May 1849 Page 1;
South Australian Gazette and Mining Journal (Adelaide, SA) Thursday 17 May 1849 Page 3
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. - ARRIVED.
Friday, May 11— … The ship Stebonheath, 926 tons, John Sargeant, commander, last from Plymouth, 31st January. … and 373 emigrants, namely — … Robert Jarrett wife and two children, Charles Jarrett wife and one child, Edward Jarrett wife and infant daughter (born at sea April 5).

Advertiser (Adelaide, SA) Tuesday 17 December 1895 Page 6
A GOLDEN WEDDING.
URAIDLA December 14. — Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jarrett, of Forest-road, celebrated the jubilee of their marriage a few days ago, when several of their children and friends came together. Some of the members of the family drove from Adelaide in a drag to celebrate the event. Mr. Jarrett is 72 years of age, and Mrs. Jarrett 68, and were married in Rochester Cathedral. They came to the colony in 1849 in the ship Steboneth (sic – Stebonheath), when they took up their residence at Forest-road, where they have lived ever since. Mr. Jarrett is a gardener, and is most highly respected throughout the district. He has been a member and trustee of the Bible Christian Church for 30 years, and for a long time was society steward. Mrs. Jarrett has been a member of the same church for 55 years. There are five sons and five daughters living. Robert resides at the Port, Peter, William, and Albert at Forest-road, and George Henry at Goodwood. The five daughters are Mrs. J. P. Lamb, of the city; Mrs. G. Thuages, Melbourne; Mrs. G. Sitters, Summertown; Mrs. S. Little, Forest-road; and Mrs. W. Badnock, Kensington. There are 61 grandchildren and six great-grand children. (See also: Adelaide Observer (SA) Saturday 21 December 1895 Page 21; Chronicle (Adelaide, SA) Saturday 21 December 1895 Page 15)
Register (Adelaide, SA) Monday 4 December 1905 Page 6
DIAMOND WEDDING. - MR AND MRS. ROBERT JARRETT, OF CAREY'S GULLY.
It is seldom that husband and wife are able to enjoy the retrospect of 60 years. This, however, was the privilege of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jarrett of Forest road, Carey's Gully, on Saturday, and the occasion was fittingly celebrated. The aged people have 109 descendants living, and with a few exceptions the whole of them participated in the diamond wedding festivities at the Uraidla Institute that day. It was an interesting gathering in many respects, and to the silver-haired couple who watched the proceedings with considerable pleasure it must have awakened happy and touching reminiscences. Mr. Jarrett is in his eighty-third year, and Mrs. Jarrett is approaching her eightieth birthday. In the evening of life they are remarkably well and active, having surprising keenness of intellect and happiness and geniality of disposition and splendid energy. One has to be in their company only a few minutes to note the manifestation of deepening devotion and loyalty. A speaker at the tea when the diamond wedding cake was cut pertinently observed that they were lovers still!
Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett were married on December 3 1845, by the Rev. W. Comsay, curate of St. Nicholas', in the parish of Rochester, County of Kent, England. With two children - one of whom (Mrs. J. Cockshell) is still living - they sailed for South Australia on January 1, 1849, in the ship Steboneth (sic – Stebonheath), and arrived here on May 10. They immediately took up their residence at Forest road, Carey's Gully, where they have remained ever since. Mr. Jarrett established a garden in the locality, but during the earlier part of his career he alternated this work with other rural pursuits, and went to the Victorian digging in the boom days. Gardening, however, has been Mr. Jarrett's chief occupation, and his picturesque little homestead among the hills has become a landmark. He is one of the best-known and most widely respected residents of the district, and his chats about early-day experiences, although old age has broken the articulation, are worth hearing as instances of pioneering vigour and undaunted enterprise. Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett have had 12 children, eight of whom are living. Seven of them attended the celebration on Saturday. The sons are Mr. Robert Jarrett, of Alberton; and Messrs. Peter, William, and Albert Jarrett, of Forest road; and the daughters, Mrs. J. CockshelI, of Waterloo; Mrs. G. Knaggs, of Norwood; Mrs. G. Sitters, of Summertown; and Mrs. W. Badenoch, of Port Pirie. There are 70 grandchildren alive, and 31 great-grandchildren. Mr. Jarrett has been a member of the Rechabite tent Star of Hope, Stirling West, for nearly 42 years. He was received as a member at the residence of Mr. W. Radford, who was then at Bridgewater, and Mr. Uly was admitted into the lodge at the same time. Mr. Jarrett has been a member of the Methodist Church for 40 years, and for a considerable time filled the offices of trustee and society steward. His wife has been a member of the same denomination for 65 years.
The celebration on Saturday was attended by nearly 200 people, the great majority of whom were relatives, and they ranged upwards from a baby of a few months. The proceedings were marked by great enthusiasm, and the genial old couple had a busy time as the centre of such an extended family circle. At the tea the Rev. H. G. Parkinson presided. Two long tables, forming a huge T had been nicely arranged, and immediately in front of Mr. and Mrs. Jar-rett, who were surrounded by their sons and daughters, was a tastefully illuminated wedding cake, a memento of one which had been cut 60 years before.
The Chairman, in felicitous terms, proposed the health of the aged couple. He said it was not often people had the opportunity of participating in a diamond wedding celebration, and from a family stand-point the occasion was a most interesting and historic one. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jarrett were to be heartily congratulated on having won such a unique matrimonial honour. Sixty years of married blessedness seemed a long time to look forward to, but not so long as a piece of history. It was a grand privilege for a husband and wife to spend so long in each other's company, and of Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett it could be truly said that they had lived and loved together through many changing years. They appeared to have had a splendid home life, and it was an inspiring sight to witness a gathering of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett had come of what was commonly called the good old stock, and had inherited wonderful vitality and energy. The aged lovers — for such they still were, although the glamour of youthful sentiment had gone — were an example to young people. They had set a high standard of conduct, hospitality, and business relationship, and kindliness of disposition, and had gained the deepening esteem and respect of all with whom they had come into contact. He could not wish them many happy returns of the day - he doubted whether that would be wise — but he hoped they would enjoy as many as God would give them. He congratulated the large band of relatives on the opportunity that had been afforded them of meeting the old couple on their sixtieth wedding day, and wished for Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett continued happiness for the remainder of their days.
Mr. G. Sitters made a sympathetic response in behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett and their many descendants. It was gratifying to the relatives of the couple they were honouring that day to have the opportunity of meeting them in such remarkable health. They were proud of the fact that Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett were held in such high esteem by the hills residents, and their children, grandchildren, and great grand children could not do better than follow their excellent and worthy example. An entertaining musical programme was carried out by Mrs. H. Dawson, and Misses Hilda Jarrett and V. Knaggs, and Mr. Applebee. Games and dancing were indulged in, and a thoroughly enjoyable time was spent. (See also: Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic.) Thursday 7 December 1905 Page 26; Southern Cross (Adelaide, SA) Friday 8 December 1905 Page 11; Quiz (Adelaide, SA) Friday 8 December 1905 Page 4; Mount Barker Courier and Onkaparinga and Gumeracha Advertiser (SA) Friday 8 December 1905 Page 2; Observer (Adelaide, SA) Saturday 9 December 1905 Page 5)

Chronicle (Adelaide, SA) Saturday 13 November 1909 Page 33
JARRETT. — On the 30th October, Robert, the beloved husband of Emma Jarrett, of Carey's Gully, leaving a loving wife, 4 surviving daughters, 3 sons, 72 grandchildren, and 56 great-grandchildren to mourn their sad loss.
Evening Journal (Adelaide, SA) Friday 5 November 1909 Page 2
Mr. Robert Jarrett, an old and respected resident of Forest road, Carey's Gully, died on Saturday, at the age of 86 years. Mr. Jarrett was a colonist of 60 years, having left the County of Kent in the ship Steboneth, on January 1, 1849, with his wife and two children. He arrived immediately took up his residence at Carey's Gully, where he had remained ever since. Here he followed the occupation of garden-ing. In the boom days he visited the Victorian digrings, where he had many expe-riences. Nearly four years ago Mr. Jar-rett celebrated his diamond wedding, which was attended by over 100 direct descen-dents. He was a member of the Rechabite Tent, Star of Hope, Stirling West, for nearly 46 vears. and for 44 years he was a member of the Methodist Church, in which he held all offices open to laymen. There were 12 children born to Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett, seven of whom survive him. The sons are Messrs. Peter, William, and Albert Jarrett, of Forest Road; and the daughters Mrs. J. Cockshell, late of Waterloo: Mrs. G. Knaggs, of Norwood; Mrs. G. Sitters, of Summertown; and Mrs. W. Badenoch, of Port Pirie. His wife is still living in the old home at. the advanced age of 83. There are 72 grandchildren alive and 56 great-grandchildren.
Australian Christian Commonwealth (SA) Friday 14 January 1910 Page 6
MR. ROBERT JARRETT,
who died at Carey's Gully at the age of eighty-six years, was one of the founders of the Forest Road (B.O.) church. He left England on January 1, 1849, with his wife and two children, arriving in South Australia the following May, and immediately took up his residence at Carey's Gully. Mr. Jarrett established a garden, but went to the Victorian diggings in the early days. Prior to the building of Forest Road church, service was conducted at the homes of the residents, Mr. Jarrett's being among the number, and later he became one of the first trustees. For many years he was society steward, and always took a deep interest in the affairs of the church, and was a regular attendant at the services, until a few years ago becoming afflicted and unable to attend. Four years ago Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett celebrated their diamond wedding, a large number of relatives and friends assembling together on that occasion. His last illness was of short duration, only being laid aside for a few weeks; he passed away peacefully on October 30. His widow survives, and of his twelve children only three sons and four daughters are living; also seventy-two grandchildren and fifty-six great-grandchildren.
On Sunday evening, November 14 an in memoriam service was conducted in Forest Road church by Rev. Henry Holmes in the presence of a large congregation.
Advertiser (Adelaide, SA) Monday 31 October 1910 Page 8
JARRETT. — In loving memory of my dear hus-band, Robert Jarrett, who died October 30, 1909. [Poem]
— Inserted by his loving wife, Emma Jarrett.
JARRETT. — In loving memory of our dear father, Robert Jarrett, who died October 30, 1909. [Poem]
— Inserted by his loving daughters and sons-in law, G. and Kate Knaggs and W. and Sarah Badenoch, and Eliza Cockshell.

Register (Adelaide, SA) Monday 1 November 1909 Page 2
THE Friends of the late Mr. ROBERT JARRETT are respectfully informed that his FUNERAL will Leave his late Residence, Carey's Gully, on MONDAY, at 4 p.m., for the Mount Lofty Cemetery. FRANK J, CAUST, Undertaker, Summertown.
Express and Telegraph (Adelaide, SA) Friday 5 November 1909 Page 1;
Advertiser (Adelaide, SA) Friday 5 November 1909 Page 6
MRS. ROBERT JARRETT and FAMILY wish to THANK all their kind friends for their kindness and sympathy; in their late sad bereavement.