Biography

The deceased was buried by Christopher Coppin and Sons. There were over 100 people present at the funeral. The informant of his death was Police Constable Hugh Hattie (Regimental No 117), of Bamboo Creek. Ernest Catliff reported to the Bamboo Creek Police Station that Thomas Collins was dead. Apparently he was under Dr Hicks' care in the Roebourne Hospital, suffering from heart disease between 24 February 1892 and April 1892. On leaving the hospital, Dr Catliff had cautioned him against excessive drinking.