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- 1939 'LOCAL AND GENERAL
There passed away at Perth last on Sunday night in the person of Mr. Ernest Austin Trigg a member of a well-known family, which has been closely associated with Geraldton from its earliest days.
The deceased was the second son the late Mr. William Trigg, whose parents came out to Western Australia in 1831, and who afterwards settled in Geraldton, and took a prominent part in business and public life.
The late Mr. E. A. Trigg was born in Perth in 1862. and therefore had reached the age of 77 years. After leaving school he joined his father and brother (the late Mr O. A. Trigg) in the building trade, and subsequently went east to gain further experience.
Later the brothers took over the management of the Geraldton business on their father's death. During his residence in Geraldton the late Mr. E. A. Trigg took a great interest in public affairs, serving as a member of the Municipal Council for several years. He was a member for many years of the volunteer movement and was a well-known bot, and was held in great esteem.
In 1905 he married Miss Marie Le Couteur, of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.He retired from active business several years ago, and after spending some time abroad, took up his residence in Perth.
Of recent years his health had not been good, and some weeks ago he became seriously ill, his death taking place on Sunday night. In addition to his widow, he leaves two brothers (Mr. F. A. Trigg, of South Perth, and Mr. W. W. Trigg. of Geraldton. The latter, accompanied by his daughter (Mrs. W. Kendrick) journeyed to Perth by car on Sunday night to attend the funeral [1]
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