- MR WILLIAM ROBINSON
On Tuesday, July 4. at the Busselton Hospital, Mr. William Robinson passed away suddenly. Deceased was born at Waterford. Ireland, in 1870. and came, to Western Australia in 1920. The family spent about 18 months on the wheatbelt before finally settling in the Yallingup district, where farming was carried on.
Upon his retirement a few years go, the late Mr. Robinson came to reside in Busselton, spending much of his time in his favourite pastime of fishing. of a quiet disposition, he was much respected among his friends. He leaves a family of two sons and two daughters to mourn their loss.
The funeral took place last Thursday afternoon, a service being conducted in the Congregational Church prior to the interment in the Busselton cemetery. Pastor R. Salter officiated and the pall-hearers were
Messrs. A. R. Bovell, A. Barnard. L. M. Powell, A. Armstrong and G. Fairley, whilst the casket, which was draped with a Union Jack, was carried by Messrs. J. H. Cockerill. A. Forster. C. Scott and D. Olivers.
Floral tributes from the following were laid upon the grave:
Mum and Mary:
Sons and Daughters: Joe Betty and Norm Harriet and Ernie:
Vera and George Fairley;
Kitty, Bill and Maureen:
S. Tatam and E. Ladiges:
Mr. and Mrs. Chiffings and family:
Mr. aud Mrs. Granfield, Bert, Hilda and family:
Busselton R.S.L.;
Mr. and Mrs. Symington and Mary:
Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Armstrong and family;
Mrs. Kinsella and Tillie.
The funeral arrangements were conducted by Messrs. R. Falkingliam & Son.
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1870 - 1944 (74 years)
