Outback Graves Markers

John BOLIN (more)

Cause of Death:

The deceased had been in town and drinking heavily.  The investigations made by the police pointed to no suspicious circumstances and, on the matter being reported to  JG Meares, JP, he deemed an inquest unnecessary.

John Bolin arrived in Fremantle on the Belgravia on 4 July 1866 as Convict Number 8787.  He was also known as John BOLAN.

A semiliterate chairmaker, John, who had previous convictions, was convicted at the General Quarter Sessions in Preston, Lancashire, of stealing and sentenced to 7 years.  He obtained his Ticket of Leave on 3 September 1867 and his Certificate of Freedom on 28 November 1870.  On his Conditional Release in 1869, he was listed as being a labourer, grubber and shepherd.

Charles A DU MOULIN (more)

Cause of Death: Senescence, a condition of deterioration

Mr Du Moulin died after an illness of 10 days.  He was Manager of Croydon Station.

Although he had only been in Western Australia for about 2 years, there are records showing that he may have come from the United States of America, having been a Captain in the 145 Regiment of the New York State volunteers.

His death was certified by Duncan McRae, JP, of Croydon Station.

 

Charles MILLER (more)

Cause of Death: Suicide by Razor

Known as "Charlie the Diver" or "Charlie the Swede".

Charles Miller was a well-known local character.  He had been at Croydon for only several months when he died of self-inflicted wounds to his throat by using a razor.
He was buried on Croydon Station about 70 miles from Roebourne on the West Pilbara goldfields.  His death was certified by DK McRae, coroner, of Croydon.
While engaged prospecting at Croydon, J. G. Calder had the unpleasant experience of discovering the body of a man with his throat cut from ear to ear. The body was identified as that of a digger known in the Nor'-West under the pseudonyms of 'Charlie the Diver' and 'Charlie the Swede.' His name was stated to be Charles Miller, but this, it is believed, was also assumed.
The deceased came to the district about 14 years before, and for a long period, followed the vocation of diver on the pearling grounds, subsequently taking to gold-digging, which he had been engaged in ever since. He remained fossicking on the Nickol alluvial field for several years and some months ago, migrated to Croydon. Nothing appears to be known as to the man's antecedents.
An inquest was held at Croydon before Dr. McRae, J.P., acting coroner, and a jury.  A verdict of suicide was returned.