In need of help due to extreme exhaustion in an isolated area east of Three Springs he was forced to lay down and die [10: 5-Mar-1915]
Neal HEAD found his body days later while out riding, a note in his pocket-book recording the sad circumstances of his death [10]
Died 15 February 1915; buried at the Three Springs General Cemetery in Three Springs (Unsurveyed Corner) [24]
An inquest into his death was conducted by Charles C. MALEY J.P. who determined death was from natural causes [10: 12-Mar-1915]
Reference: Carnamah Historical Society & Museum and North Midlands Project, 'William Steele' in Biographical Dictionary of Coorow, Carnamah and Three Springs, retrieved 26 December 2024 from www.carnamah.com.au/bio/william-steele [reference list] |
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