Biography

The deceased was buried at Waverley (Siberia) by David Stenhouse. Witnesses at the burial were James Kirkham and Alexander Courage. 

He had been living in Queensland before coming to Western Australia. "A very old Siberia resident, the late William Reid had a very varied experience of life, having been a sailor, a soldier in the American war, a miner, an alluvial digger, etc. He died after suffering from asthma for a considerable time and got a touch of influenza.

The deceased was well-known all over the fields, and was a kind, straight-forward fellow, and always willing to assist anyone in need. The police came on Friday to pass the usual inspection.  His funeral took place on Saturday and was largely attended.