Born 1926 [15]
Son of "Dick" Richard James Auchinleck FOGARTY and Ruth Henrietta NESBITT [5: 27-Apr-1934]
Resided in Three Springs with his parents and following his mother's death with his father 1926-1938 [5: 4-Feb-1938] [19]
He attended the Children's Fancy Dress Ball in Three Springs on Friday 2 December 1932 as "Robin Hood" [4: 10-Dec-1932]
Won a 2nd prize for a Crayon Drawing at the Three Springs Agricultural Show held on Thursday 13 September 1934 [5: 21-Sep-1934]
Died 31 January 1938; buried at Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth, Western Australia (Anglican, WB, 98) [2]
From The North Midland Times newspaper, Friday 4 February 1938:
Obituary - Late Ronald Fogarty
"It is with extreme regret that we record the death of Ronald James, the youngest son of Mr. and the late Mrs. R. J. Fogarty, of Three Springs. The deceased child, who was only 11 years of age passed away on Monday January 31 at Subiaco. A father, two brothers Norman and Bruce, and four sisters Beryl, Joyce, Joan and Barbara are left to mourn their loss. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the place of interment being the Church of England portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery."
From The Irwin Index newspaper, Saturday 5 February 1938:
Personal
"The friends of Mr. R. J. Fogarty of Three Springs, will regret to learn that his youngest son (Master Ronald Fogarty) died at the Children's Hospital in Perth on Monday night last following an operation for appendicitis."
From The West Australian newspaper, Wednesday 9 February 1938:
Funerals - The Late R. J. Fogarty
"The funeral of Master Ronald James Fogarty, youngest son of Mr. R. J. Fogarty and the late Mrs. H. Fogarty, of Three Springs, took place in the Anglican portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery on Tuesday, February 1 in the presence of a large gathering of relatives and friends. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. Mr. Jaquet, who was a resident of Three springs for many years.
The chief mourners were Mr. R. J. Fogarty (father), Norman (brother), Beryl (sister) and Joan (sister). The pall-bearers were Mr. J. K. Hebiton, jun., Mr. R. Carter, Mr. H. Pettltt, and Mr. H. Hunter.
Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. E. Fogarty (Perenjori), Mrs. Wheelock, Mr. and Mrs. W. Fogarty, Mr. D. J. Selway. Mr. Criddle, Mr. C. Hope, Mr. Baxter. Mr. Don Hunt, Mr. P. Fogarty, Mrs. C. Luscombe, Miss Gordon, Miss Kingston, Mrs. McDowall. Mr. Gray, Mrs. Connaughton, Mr. and Mrs. Dee and family.
Many beautiful wreaths were received from his father, brothers and sister. Aunt Jeanet, Aunt Florrence and Uncle Will, Mrs. E. Fogarty (Pereniori). Mr. and Mrs. Clem Grant, Dr. and Mrs. Mayrhofer. Mr. and Mrs. Black, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Jordan. D. Mackay. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Selway, the Hebiton family, Mrs. Abe Wilton and Mrs. Brimson, Chef and John, the Matron, nurses and staff of the Three Springs Hospital, Mr. Q. Harris, Mrs. Oliver and family. Mr. and Mrs. Hilton Wood, Miss M. Fogarty, the Co-operative Stores, the Scholars of the Three Springs State School, Mr. and Mrs. W. Knapp. Mrs Blackiston and family, L. Gray and C. M. Connoughton, the staff of St. George's Mansions, Mr. and Mrs. Dee and family, Mr. and Mrs. Cole and family, Miss Lal Petitt, Mrs. McDowell, Miss A. Gordon, Miss M. Kingston, Mr. and Mrs. Luscombe and family."
Reference: Carnamah Historical Society & Museum and North Midlands Project, 'Ronald James Fogarty' in Biographical Dictionary of Coorow, Carnamah and Three Springs, retrieved 26 December 2024 from www.carnamah.com.au/bio/ronald-james-fogarty [reference list] |
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