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Bernhart MIELKE

Burial Location:Davyhurst  (details...)
Occupation: Carrier - also listed as a "Gentleman"
Place of Death: Royal Hotel, Davyhurst
Date of Death: 05 February 1904
Date of Burial:06 February 1904
Age:40 years
Cause of Death:Chronic alcoholism; Delirium tremens with acute nephritis
OGM Ref#: 1340
Headstone:None
REF 1340 BERNHART MIELKE DAVYHURST

REF 1340 BERNHART MIELKE DAVYHURST

Biography

Also known as Ben. The deceased had lived in South Australia for 10 years before arriving in Western Australia. He had suffered from Delirium Tremens for 6 days before his death. His death was certified in writing by Herman Mielke, brother, of Davyhurst. Witnesses to the burial were Thomas J Fyfe and Arthur H Rickarby. Letters of administration in the estate of Bernard Mielke, late of Davyhurst and formerly of Goongarrie, were granted to Herman Mielke, brother, of Davyhurst. The value of the estate was £199 12s Id.

Parents:Emilie (nee PANTEN) and Carl MIELKE; Farmer
Birth Details:circa 1864, Steinort via Sea Buchen, Germany
Death Certificate:766/1904
State Records Office: Bernhard Mielke AU WA S59 cons3458 1904/073 Item - Part of APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION (ORIGINALS)
Comments:Further research has revealed that Mr Mielke died of acute alcoholism, delerium tremens and nephritis