Outback Graves Markers

Robert FARRELL

Burial Location:Lawlers  (details...)
Occupation: Mining Contractor
Place of Death: Possibly East Murchison United Lease
Date of Death: 08 September 1901
Age:27 years
Cause of Death:Bronchitis and Influenza
OGM Ref#: 1032
Headstone:Standard
Monument Style: Stone slab with stone cross on top; grave surrounded by iron fencing.

Inscription

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Biography

Deceased contracted influenza a fortnight before his death but recovered sufficiently to resume work until he was again taken ill with pneumonia. He was an extremely popular young man. He had spent 21 years in Victoria before coming to WA. His estate of £1486 15s. id. was shared by Daniel Hickey and Frederick James Morris. Mr Farrell was buried in Plot 35, Section C, in the 4th row west.
Parents:Martha McNIECE and William John FARRELL (Farmer)
Spouse:Unmarried
Birth Details:1874, Ballarat, Victoria; Birth Reg.No. 13471/1874, district Ballarat
Death Certificate:1534/1901
State Records Office: AU WA S34- cons3403 1901/126 Title Robert Farrell