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Biographical Dictionary - Coorow, Carnamah, Three Springs


Surname

Robert Wilson MCKAY

Born C.1882 [24]
Son of Robert MCKAY and Margaret WILSON [24]
Married Marian O'HARA in Coolgardie in 1897 [15] [50]
Carpenter of Bagot Road in the Perth suburb of Subiaco in 1903 [24]
Carpenter of Auckland Street in the Perth suburb of North Perth in 1906 [24]
Carpenter in Three Springs in 1912 [24]
Passed away in Three Springs from heart failure at the age of 30 years [24]
Died 1 September 1912; buried at Three Springs General Cemetery in Three Springs (Unsurveyed Corner) [24]
He is the first entry in the interment book for burials at the Three Springs General Cemetery [24]


From The Geraldton Express newspaper Monday 2 September 1912:
Three Springs - Death of Well-Known Resident
"Mr Robert Wilson McKay, an esteemed resident of the township, and recently a resident of Geraldton, died suddenly yesterday morning. An inquest has been ordered by Mr J. K, Hebiton, the Acting-Coroner. Much sympathy is felt for Mrs McKay and family in their bereavement."


Reference:  Carnamah Historical Society & Museum and North Midlands Project, 'Robert Wilson McKay' in Biographical Dictionary of Coorow, Carnamah and Three Springs, retrieved 26 December 2024 from www.carnamah.com.au/bio/robert-wilson-mckay [reference list]




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