Biography

Adam King died at his home after a few days' illness.  He was carting wool from Coodardy Station to Cue, when he contracted a severe cold which turned to pneumonia with the fatal result.

In 1908, Adam was charged by Constable Brown, at Sandstone, with cruelty to animals, by working two horses suffering from sore shoulders.  The court ordered that the horses should not be worked for 14 days.

In January of 1908, the partnership existing between Adam King and Joseph Penna, trading as Contractors and Carters, was dissolved by mutual consent. The business was to be carried on by Adam King, who would pay all debts due by and receive all monies owing to the late firm.

Adam King is buried in the Anglican portion of the Cue Cemetery, Location B-4-3.

Mr King had resided at Jasper Hill for the previous four years, previously living at Maninga Marley and Sandstone

Mary Jane died 27 June 1945 at Maylands (Death Registration 101422/1945, Perth).  She had moved to Cottesloe after the death of her husband.