Outback Graves Markers

Anthony Suetonius ANDERSON (more)

Cause of Death: Drowned

Known as Tony The deceased was found drowned at Jimnabah Pool, eight miles from Ethel Creek. The first intimation that anything was wrong was the discovery of a horse in the vicinity of the pool with a saddle under its belly. Word was sent to the police at Nullagine, who, with Mr. A. W. McDonald, proceeded to the spot to investigate. On arrival, a thorough search was made for the missing rider of the horse, and eventually the body of deceased was found floating in about 8ft. of water. Deceased, who was well and favorably known in this and Port Hedland district, was evidently making his way from Murra Munda to Ethel Creek Station. He was a thoroughly experienced bushman and had been in the country practically all his life. Anderson was at one time in partnership with the late Mr. Alf Wilding, the owner of Hillside Station.

James ANDERSON (more)

Cause of Death: Murdered by Spearing

One of his mates constructed a crude coffin and he was buried under a clump of trees close to Maninka Gully near the grave of a young fellow who was buried there in January of that year. Mr Graves read the burial service while the body was being lowered into the grave.

Anderson was well-known and much respected in Siberia for his kindness. His kindness to the natives was also something exceptional. He was in the habit of sharing his food with them and also gave them clothes and blankets. In cold weather, he even went as far as to buy them a tent. It appears that an Aboriginal couple named Jimmy and Polly came into Siberia from the direction of Murchison about nine months earlier. Polly was rather a fine-looking woman and after a while, left Jimmy and lived with Anderson who, in partnership with a mate, ran a condenser about eight miles from Siberia on the road to the 90-Mile. Jimmy thrashed the lubra on a number of occasions for infidelity and tried to induce her to return to him, to no avail. Consequently, he became very sulky and at times threatened he would spear Anderson. Anderson defended Polly against Jimmy's attacks and on the day of the tragedy, is said to have beaten Jimmy severely. During the same night, Jimmy returned to Anderson's camp and met Anderson while the latter was going in the direction of his tent. Anderson apparently saw him and stooped to pick up a stick, when Jimmy drove a spear between his neck and collarbone. The spear penetrated right through to the ribs on the opposite side. With a groan, Anderson fell back and expired. The cry brought Polly out and she ran for Anderson's mate who was asleep. The two managed to get the body onto a stretcher and left for Siberia. A party of diggers went out to the scene and found that the murderer had returned and looted the tent of all tucker, blankets and the water bag. None of them went out after him.

Anderson, of fair complexion, height 5 ft. 7 in, had been a sea-faring man who had also spent time in New Zealand and was known as New Zealand Jimmy.

 

Peter ANDERSON (more)

Cause of Death: Syncope from Heart Disease

The deceased died suddenly in the bar of the Kookynie Hotel. Dr Nyulasy held a post mortem examination and found that deceased died from natural causes. The death was certified in writing by D. McDonald, Police Constable, Kookynie. He was buried by Frederick House. Witnesses to the burial were John Campbell and Michael Grace.

Robert ANDERSON (more)

Cause of Death: Cerebral Haemmorhage

The deceased died at the Hardey Junction Station Homestead and was buried near the homestead by Edward Russell McPherson.  Witnesses present at the burial were Thomas Birchmore and Frederick H Caesar.  His death was certified in writing by Isabella Duff, sister, of 29 Reserve Street, Claremont.

Simon ANDERSON (more)

Cause of Death:

A headstone was erected on his grave by his brothers, Harry and Walter. It was surrounded by a wooden fence of jam posts and rails.

William ANDERSON (more)

Cause of Death: Brights Disease

Pietro ANDREOLI (more)

Cause of Death: Mining Accident - broken back

The deceased was one of three men who were killed in a fall of a cage down a mine shaft at Waroonga Gold Mine, six miles from Lawlers. The men got onto the cage at one of the lower levels and the signal to hoist was obeyed. It is believed that when the cage was nearing Level 1, one of the men, Pietro Andreoli, leaned too far out and was caught, then pushed into his companions with the result that the other two men, Vincenzo Cattaneo and Owen Owens, were knocked off the cage. The lifeless body of Andreoli was brought to the surface still in the cage but Cattaneo and Owens fell to the bottom of the shaft, a distance of 400-500 feet. Cattaneo and Owens, were hurled from side to side of the shaft in their descent, and were literally smashed to pieces. It was later determined that Andreoli leaned one of his shoulders too far over the side, and was caught either by a cap piece or some other timber of a set, with the result that he was precipitated against his two companions, who were knocked off the cage. Andreoli's body was hanging out of the cage face upwards, and his legs in the cage. He was dead then and was taken to the surface. The verdict of the inquiry was "That Peter Andreoli, Owen Owens, and Vince Cattaneo, on the 3rd day of April, 1907, came to their deaths in the shaft of the Waroonga Gold Mine by Peter Andreoli accidentally striking against a set while the cage was being hoisted, thereby causing Owen Owens and Vince Cattaneo to fall also, they being killed by falling down the shaft and that no blame is attached to anyone. The jury added a rider to the effect that for the safety of men travelling in shafts all cages should hare a guard rail or centre bar. He is buried in Plot 9, Section A of Lawlers Cemetery.

Alfred ANDREWS (more)

Cause of Death: Suicide by Explosion

Possibly also known as Frank Andrews, who was employed on the Waroonga Gold Mine when he blew his head off on 11 July with a plug of dynamite. He was found in his camp on 12 July by Mr. May H. Smith. There was no evidence to show any reason for such an act. There is no proof that this Frank Andrews is indeed the Alfred Andrews listed in this file.

Marinoni ANGELO (more)

Cause of Death: Lobar Pneumonia

Richard William ANSLEY (more)

Cause of Death: Diabetic - Myocardia

Mr Richard Ansley was described as one of the most highly respected and lovable personalities in the Leonora district.  Though he had been ill for some considerable time, the end came rather suddenly, and though it afforded him a happy release, his many friends received the news with feelings of deep sorrow.

The deceased had been living in Leonora since 1901, engaged for some some time with the storekeeping firm of Clark and Smith. He afterwards had business interests in the town, and later successfully carried out the duties as secretary to the Leonora District Hospital, which position he held with very great credit until about a year before his death, when he relinquished that office.  During his 37 years in Leonora, he was a successful businessman and accountant and carried out his duties in a Christian manner, as befitting a devout Catholic.

Deeply attached to his church, he was a regular attendant at the Sacred Heart Church, Leonora, even when he became enfeebled in body, though his mind remained active. Loving sympathy was passed to his widow.   A grown-up son, William, was resident in the Eastern States at the time of his father's death.
Richard was the youngest of six children born to John and Mary Ann Ansley in Kyneton, Victoria, where John Ansley taught at Catholic School in Footscray Victoria, then went to Taradale in 1858 staying some years. He was then teaching at Kyneton & Lauriston, a teacher in the state System for about 12 years. He later became a grocery and provision merchant in Piper Street, Kyneton.  The couple married in 1866 in Victoria.  Their children were: Jane, born and died in 1867; William Ambrose born 1868; John Augustine born 1870; Ann Bridget born 1872; Charles Frederick born 1875 and finally, Richard William in 1877.  All were born in Kyneton.   Mary Ann died on 24 April 1884 at Kyneton and her husband died there on 30 July 1901.
Richard's brother, Charles Frederick, died in Leederville, Western Australia, on 10 October just three months after the death of Richard.

Robert Edwin ANSTEY (more)

Cause of Death: Supposedly acute indigestion

The deceased was buried by S Weaver on Warrawagine Station.  Witnesses present at the burial were S Ryan and Robert Wallace.

Known as Robert Edward Anstey.  His son, Terrence Edwin was named after him.

Robert was the fourth of six children born to Ann and John Anstey, who were married 16 July 1848 in England.  Some time between 1851 and the birth of their first child in 1856, the couple migrated to Victoria, where the following children were born: Alfred John born 1856 in Collingwood; Mary Jane born 1859 in St Kilda; Margaret born about 1861; and Robert in 1861; Louisa Ann in 1864; George Born born 1866.  The children's mother, Ann, died in December 1871 in Victoria at the age of 49 years.  Her husband died 2 June 1882 in Heidelberg, Victoria, aged 67 years.

On his death, Robert was still considered to have been a British subject, leaving an intestate estate of £22 14s. 11d.

 

 

Susan ARCHIBALD (more)

Cause of Death: Inflammation of the Bowel

The child's parents married in Perth in 1902 (Marriage Registration 1259/1902) and started their family of 6 which includes: Ivan Alexander born Perth 1902 (Birth Registration 4659/1902); Archibald Harry born 1903 in Mt Morgans (Birth Registration 109/1906, Mt Margaret); John Rupert born 1904 in Mt Morgans (Birth Registration 110/1906, Mt Margaret); Samuel Melville born 1912 in South Fremantle (Birth Registration 275/1912, Fremantle); Natale born 1913 in Boulder (Birth Registration 11/1914, Boulder).  Interestingly, the births of Susan and two of her brothers were registered at the same time in 1906, with the boys having consecutive registration numbers.

Little Susan is buried in Mt Morgans Cemetery in Section A, Plot number 28 - but is listed a being buried with the Armstrong family.  However, this has not been confirmed.

William ARCHIBALD (more)

Cause of Death: Heart Failure

A native of the Torrens River district in New South Wales. For some time he had been employed by the Malcolm Property Mine, Murrin Murrin. He became ill and was admitted to the Malcolm Hospital where it soon became obvious that he was suffering a serious heart condition. He was a resident of Malcolm and a prominent member of the Malcolm Cricket Club.

—?— ARCHIE (more)

Cause of Death: Wound from a drunken brawl

Deceased died from a wound inflicted in a drunken brawl in the Native Camp Requiring the services of the tracker, Constable Johnstone who was temporarily stationed at Lawlers, went out to the camp close on midnight to get him. When he arrived there, the whole camp was in an uproar with fierce fighting centred around the police tracker. Having been gone for quite a while, Mr P Taylor, the postmaster, went to find the Constable and found him in a difficult situation with the natives, who immediately ran into the bush, thinking more police had come. Had it not been for the arrival of Mr Taylor, Constable Johnstone probably would not have escaped alive. As it was, he managed to escape with a scar over his right eye and the injured tracker, who had been badly beaten, was conveyed to the police station. After bathing his wounds, he was left for the night, belieiving him to be suffering more from the affects of drink than the beating but when the Constable called him the following morning, it was found that he had expired. The police were urged to use every effort to secure the conviction of the persons who supplied the natives with liquor.

Katherine Majoria ARMSTRONG (more)

Cause of Death: Unknown