Stephen Williams

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Background

Stephen Williams died in the Bairnsdale Hospital, Victoria.[1]

Eureka

Williams assisted Peter Lalor's escape from the Eureka Stockade.[2]

Post Eureka

Stephen William lived at Bruthen, Victoria.

Obituary

Mr. Stephen Williams, who sheltered the late Peter Lalor after the Eureka Stockade, died last week, aged 94.[3]


Stephen Williams, who has for many years resided at Bruthen, died in the Bairnsdale Hospital, at the advanced age of 94. Considering his great age, he was a wonderfully active man, and up to within a few weeks ago was hale and hearty. He was well known in different parts of the colony, and at the time of the Eureka Stockade was one of those who helped to shelter the late Peter Lalor.[4]


Stephen Williams, who has for many years resided at Bruthen (Vic.), died in the Bairnsdale Hospital, at the age of 94. Considering his great age, no was a wonderfully active man, and up to within a few weeks of his death was hale and hearty. He was well known in different parts of the colony, and at the time of the Eureka Stockade was one of those who helped to shelter the late Peter Lalor.[5]

References

  1. Sydney Sunday Times, 18 March 1900.
  2. Sydney Sunday Times, 18 March 1900.
  3. The Advocate, 17 March 1900.
  4. The Advocate, 17 March 1900.
  5. Sydney Sunday Times, Sunday Times .