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| − | ::Keys.—The funeral of the late Mrs Brigid Keys took place on Saturday last, when the remains were interred in the New Cemetery. Despite the very inclement weather, a large | + | ::Keys.—The funeral of the late Mrs Brigid Keys took place on Saturday last, when the remains were interred in the New Cemetery. Despite the very inclement weather, a large gathering assembled to pay the last tribute of respect. Prior to the funeral leaving the house the family were the recipients of numerous telegrams, letters and personal expressions of sympathy. The casket containing the remains of the deceased was borne by Messrs D. and W. Keys (sons of the deceased). J. Burke (brother), W. Phelan and S. Curtain (sons-in-law), and M. Curtain (grandson). The representative gentlemen present were Messrs Wm. White, A. W. Hager, P. Gallagher, Jim. Lyon's, P. M'Carthy, P. W.- Moloney, W. T. Gunn, A. Braybrook, T. James. P. Corby, A. Elston, Const. 0. Roberts, W. and M. Myles, A. Chisholm and numerous others. The Rev. Father R. M. Gellie officiated at the graveside, and Messrs Steve Wellington and Son carried out the funeral arrangements.<ref>Ballarat Star, 07 August 1923.</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:10, 20 February 2024
Contents
Background
Goldfields Involvement, 1854
Post 1854 Experiences
Obituary
- Keys.—The funeral of the late Mrs Brigid Keys took place on Saturday last, when the remains were interred in the New Cemetery. Despite the very inclement weather, a large gathering assembled to pay the last tribute of respect. Prior to the funeral leaving the house the family were the recipients of numerous telegrams, letters and personal expressions of sympathy. The casket containing the remains of the deceased was borne by Messrs D. and W. Keys (sons of the deceased). J. Burke (brother), W. Phelan and S. Curtain (sons-in-law), and M. Curtain (grandson). The representative gentlemen present were Messrs Wm. White, A. W. Hager, P. Gallagher, Jim. Lyon's, P. M'Carthy, P. W.- Moloney, W. T. Gunn, A. Braybrook, T. James. P. Corby, A. Elston, Const. 0. Roberts, W. and M. Myles, A. Chisholm and numerous others. The Rev. Father R. M. Gellie officiated at the graveside, and Messrs Steve Wellington and Son carried out the funeral arrangements.[1]
See also
Ballaarat New Cemetery
Further Reading
References
- ↑ Ballarat Star, 07 August 1923.
