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South Australian OBITUARIES

McARTHUR, Millicent died 04 December 1952

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Advertiser Wednesday 10 December 1952 page 10

Mrs. Millicent McArthur, who died at Freeling at the age of 83 years, was born in New South Wales and later moved to South Australia.  She was a Red Cross worker during both world wars.  For a number of years she was an associate of the Royal Adelaide Golf Club, and won many trophies.

Headstone Freeling Cemetery


McATEER, Patrick Joseph (Brother Joseph)

Advertiser and Register (Adelaide, SA : 1931), Saturday 9 May 1931, page 17

The Rev. Brother Joseph died at St. Joseph's College, New South Wales, on Thursday.  He was at one time principal of the Sacred Heart College Somerton.  His family name was Patrick Joseph McAteer, and he was born at Timaru (New Zealand) on February 11, 1881.  He received his early education at the Marist Brothers' College, at Timaru, and when still in his teens he went to Sydney, and studied with the object of joining the Marist Order.  Shortly after completing his training he was appointed to the staff of St.Joseph's College, Hunter's Hill.  He had a distinguished career as a teacher.  He took over the Sacred Heart College, Largs Bay, in 1909.  In 1913 he graduated B-A. at the Adelaide University.  At the beginning of 1916 he was made principal of the Sacred Heart College, Somerton.   During the years of his administration he effected many improvements to the property, the most notable being the building of the memorial chapel, at a cost of £20,000, in the designing of which he took a hand.  In 1927 he was transferred to Western Australia, where he took charge of the Marist College in that State for a year.  He finally returned to St. Joseph's College, Sydney, and remained with the school up to the time of his death. 

McBRIDE, William James  died 03 June 1932

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Burra Record Wednesday 15 June 1932 page 3

When William James McBride breathed his last at Aberdeen on June 3rd, there passed away one of those sterling, hard-working, practical men who helped to lay the foundations of South Australia, aye, and even of the Commonwealth as it exists to-day.  In later years a false prosperity deceived us and maybe the superstructure has become top-heavy and the walls show signs of cracking,
but that is no fault of those great hearted men who went out into the wilderness and fought and overcame the backblocks, developing in our arid areas Australia's great pastoral industry.  In these days of motor cars and wireless the hardship and monotony would be incomparable with those days of bullock wagons and isolation.  The late Mr. McBride was one of those who faced and fought those old conditions and came out on top.  He was the eldest son of that pioneer of pioneers, the late R. James Martin McBride who in the initial stages of land settlement, had possibly even more hardships and dangers to overcome than his eldest son.  Anyone who reads the first of a series of articles by Mr. F. Treloar in this issue, will possibly gain some conception of what pioneering a station was like in the 'sixties' even so near to the seaboard as 'The Gums.'  It has been said of the late Mr. McBride that he did not take interest in public matters, meaning presumably that he did not bring himself before the public.  But the life work of such as he was of more importance to Australia than that of the combined efforts of many of our politicians.
The deceased gentleman can be claimed as a Burra boy as he was born at Copperhouse in the December of 1855. He was later educated at Mr. C. R. White's school.  His father then owned 'The Gums' station and from his early boyhood, in fact, until he had passed his 30th year, his life was spent at 'The Gums.'  He being the eldest son of a large family, worked for his father and with his
second brother, Robert, loyally assisted their father through both good and bad seasons.  When years later 'The Gums' station was cut up he bought the unresumed portion that was left, from his father, which he held for three years and then sold to Messrs Cockrum and Pearse.  He next took up a block of country east of Burra known as the North Dam (now known as Kia Ora station and
in possession of his youngest brother, Mr. Norman McBride), but owing to a run of bad seasons he had to leave this property.  From thence he went to Mt Horrocks, a property he purchased from his father and situated north of Redruth.  Later when the Outalpa run (near Olary) was cut up he secured a portion known as Bulloo Creek and took into partnership his two youngest sons. Messrs Lindsay and Robert (Robin) McBride . Mr. McBride always maintained a keen interest in his properties and like his father was a man of grit and determination and although approaching his 80th year he frequently when visiting his Bulloo Creek property would leave the train at McDonnell's Hill siding and walk the 4 1/2  miles, through sandy country, out to the station,  He was noted for his sound judgement in regard to station properties and sheep and was not only acclaimed one of the best judges of weight and value, both of sheep and cattle, but also one of the best counters of stock in this district.  He never at any time  took an active part in public affairs,
his main interest being retained in his properties and the breeding of a very fine type of Merino sheep.  The news of his illness, the result of an accident some months ago, which caused an injury to a lung, came as a surprise to his friends, as before that he appeared to be in robust health.  Of a most reserved nature those who had dealings with him knew the strict integiity of his character and in consequence held him in the highest esteem. The widow, previously Miss Florence Stoddart of Woodside, and
four sons and two daughters survive.  They are : Messrs Cyril McBride (pastoralist) W.A.; Sidney, Perth, W.A.; Lindsay, Bulloo Creek, Olary, and Robert McBride, Mt. Horrocks, Burra; Mrs. Jude (Maisie), wife of Dr. Jude, Mildura, and Vera, Mrs. L. Hogan, of Sydney, also a number of grandchildren.  His surviving brothers are Messrs Robert M. McBride, of Toorak; Thomas McBride, Redeliffe station; and N. H. McBride, of Glenelg and his surviving sisters Mrs o. C. Sandland, Kooringa; Mrs. W. G. Hawkes, North Adelaide; Mrs. E. J. Keynes, Seacliff; Mrs. J. Boehme, Ucolta; and Mrs. Evans of Adelaide.  The late Mr. Albert J. McBride who died in 1928 was a brother.

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McCALLUM, Elizabeth Boe nee TAIT  died 28 November 1903

Advertiser  Friday 4th December 1903

PORT LINCOLN.
December 2  An old colonist and old resident on the West coast, Mrs. John McCallum, died on Saturday at the age of 72. She came to the State in the ship Reliance on September 10, 1851. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Boe Tait, and she had lived in the neighbourhood of Port Lincoln for over 50 years. Her husband, Mr. John McCallum, survives her, and there is a family of four, in addition to four grand-children.

McCARTHY, Martin

Advertiser Wednesday 28 February 1945 page 7

Mr Martin McCarthy died at his home Goodwood road. Goodwood, on February 6 at the age of 18. In 1890 after having been engaged in farming at Kapunda and the Franklin Harbor district for several years, he joined the South Australian Mounted Police. His early
life in the force was spent in the north. From headquarters at Port Augusta he travelled frequently as far as Oodnadatta and the New
South Wales and Queensland borders. He married while at Port Augusta. He was later in charge of police stations at Blinman. Port
Augusta West, Minlaton. Yorke town Eudunda Strathalbyn. He then went to Port Lincoln, where he was appointed sergeant, and
finished his service at Moonta. Mr McCarthy had six children one of whom. Cpl. Joseph McCarthy, is a prisoner of war in Borneo.

McCORMACK, Esther  died 16 May 1904

Advertiser Wednesday 18 May 1904

The death is announced of an old colonial, Mrs. E. McCormack, who arrived in the colony in 1854 by the ship Hyderabad.
The deceased was the widow of Mr. J. McCormack, who was well known as a farmer for many years at St. Johus, Kapunda.
She has left a family of three sons and three daughter's.

McDONALD, Christina Ann died 14 June 1915

Advertiser  Monday 8th November 1915

DEATH OF AN OLD COLONIST.
PORT BROUGHTON, November 4  Mrs. John McDonald, an old and very highly respected resident of this district, who died recently, came to Australia with her husband and one son in the ship Epaminondas, which arrived at Port Adelaide on January 1, 1851. Immediately on landing the family journeyed to Burra ¡n a bullock dray, but only stayed a few months in that town before removing to Clare, where 27 years were spent. Mr. McDonald followed his trade of carpenter and wheel- wright. Their next move was to Collinsfield, where they kept the hotel for three years. After leaving Collinsfield the  old couple resided near Port Broughton and engaged in farming until age and infirmity compelled Mr. McDonald to relinquish active work. Five years ago Mr. McDonald died, and since then the old lady had been I under the care of her daughter, Mrs Beckman. She kept her faculties to the last and was able to do needlework almost until the day she died. She had many friends and delighted to talk to them of the early days. She was a staunch Presbyterian. At the time of her death her age was 89 years and 10 months. She left two daughters, three sons, 22 grandchildren, and 13 great-Grandchildren.

MacDONALD, Donald  died 01 July 1918

Advertiser Wednesday 3 July 1918 page 6

Dr. Donald MacDonald, of Lake View House, North-terrace west, who died on Monday, was born at Greenock, Scotland, 50 years ago. After graduating at the Glasgow University he lived in various parts of Japan and China. He was surgeon on Japanese military vessels for some time, and also served in hospitals in that country. He was in the East when the bubonic plague was at its height, and devoted much study to that disease. He had an intimate Snowledire of Japanese and Chinese, and translated a remarkable text-book on plague from the former language.  About 20 years ago he settled in South Australia, and his first engagement was at the Wallaroo Hospital.  He came to the city just after the trouble occurred at the Adelaide Hospital, when he joined the staff.  He subsequently entered private practice, and devoted much time to the investigation of tuberculosis.  Some years ago he was supposed to have dis covered a cure, but  he never fully tested it's  possibilities.  He married 16 years ago, and leaves a widow, two sons, and two daughters.

McDONALD, Jane  died 25 October 1931

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Burra Record Wednesday 28 October 1931 page 2

It has been our lot of late to chronicle quite a number of sad and sudden deaths of well known residents of Burra and district, and on
Sunday morning last we regret to state that still another well known lady, Mrs. Archibald D. McDonald, of Leighton, passed away at the Burra Hospital after only two days' illness, the cause of death being peritonitis.  The news caused quite a gloom over the town and district, particularly at Leighton where the deceased lady was widely known and greatly beloved. The eldest surviving daughter, Jane, of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McWaters, of Leighton, she was born in 1875.  After leaving school she decided to take up the nursing profession and received her training in Adelaide and later came to the Burra Hospital where was a member of the staff. Whilst at Burra she applied for and received the appointment of Matron of Port Darwin Hospital where she remained for some time. Shortly after her return on September 23rd, 1908, she married Mr. A. D. McDonald, younger son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McDonald of Leighton, and with this exception of a few years spent in Adelaide, has resided in that district ever since.  Although essentially a home woman, any matters pertaining to the welfare of the district always had her individual support but it was in connection with her church her activities were the greatest.  Her death will cause a vacancy in ths Tronmine Methodist Church which it will be hard to fill.  She was the Superintendent of the Worshipping League and Vice-President of the Ladies Guild besides helping in other branches of church and school work.  Only last Wednesday she was present at the State school picnic and appeared to be in her usual good health and spirits, consequently her death came as a terrific blow to her husband, her family and a host of friends The funeral which took place from the Hospital at the Kooringa cemetery was one of the largest seen in Burra for many years, nearly 70 cars being in the cortege.  The hearse was one mass of lovely floral tributes amongst which was one from the Ironmine Church, Guild and Worshipping League and another from the Mid-North Polo and Croquet Clubs, the latter of which Mrs McDonald was a member.   Besides the bereaved widower there is a family of four, two sons, Messrs Donald and Colin McDonald and Misses Annie and Jean McDonald. Mrs. R J Fairchild of Redruth, is her only sister and Mr. R McWaters of Aberdden a brother.  The service at the grave was conducted by the Rev. F J Barnes of Redruth.  The beareres were Messrs. W H Lloyd, Roy Earle, Mat Hogan, Roy W Humphrys, F Longbottom, W J Thomas.

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MacDONALD, John died 30 April 1931

Advertiser and Register (Adelaide, SA : 1931), Saturday 2 May 1931, page 17

Mr. John McDonald, who died on Thursday at Partridge-street, Glenelg, was a native of Inverness, Scotland, where he was born 80 years ago.  Before he left for Australia in 1883 he was employed in the town chamberlain's office.  He was well known in city business circles as a public accountant and auditor.  He was a member of the Caledonian Society and the Dual Club. Sir Murdock McDonald, M.P. for Inverness, is a brother.  In addition to the widow, the surviving family comprise— Mr. Roderick McDonald (Westbourne Park), Mesdames J. C. Noack (Westbourne Park), E. McDonald (Glenelg), and Miss Flora McDonald (Glenelg).

McEVOY, Annie Edith (Mona)

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The West Coast Sentinel, page 4, March 17, 1954

Death of Cungena Woman
The death occurred last Saturday of Mrs. Mona McEvoy, 63, of Cungena. Mrs. McEvoy had been suffering ill-health for the past year.
Formerly Miss Mona Puckridge, of Lake Wangary, the late lady married Mr. Frederick Joseph McEvoy in 1909 [1908]. She lived practically all her married life on the farm at Cungena. Mrs. McEvoy was a quiet and gentle woman, much loved by the members of her family, and highly respected by all who knew her. Her kindly nature won her many friends who, along with her family, will deeply mourn her passing.
After a short service in St. Canute's church on Monday morning, the cortege left for the Streaky Bay Cemetery at 9 o'clock. Rev. Father J. Dunne officiated. The large crowd of people at the graveside-from local and far districts-was a splendid last tribute. There were many beautiful flowers. Pallbearers were sons Norman, Frederick, Martin and Laurence, and sons-in-law Pat Holland and Norm Smart.
Mrs. McEvoy leaves her husband and ten children-four sons and six daughters-Dorothy (Mrs. A. Patterson), Ella (Mrs. J. Little), Mary (Mrs. N. Smart), Nora (Mrs. C. Holland), Joan (Mrs. J. Patterson) and Carmel (Mrs. W. Gill)
All members of the family attended the funeral.


McEVOY, Denis

South Australian Register
Monday, 7 August 1865 page 3.

PORT GAWLER.
[From our own Correspondent]
Port Gawler, August 4.
Another accident of a very serious and melancholy nature happened here on the 20th of last month to Mr. Denis McEvoy. He was on his way from Gawler. in his spring-cart, by himself, and when about half way home, it appears, he stood up in his cart with his back to the wheel, for the purpose of lighting his pipe, it being dark at the time. When he struck the match the horse walked on, and he instantly fell over the wheel aud injured his spine. Notwithstanding, he rose and tried to catch his horse, when he fell again, and was never able to rise. Mr. Amos Goodger was returning from Gawler with his wagon and team, when he found him lying on the road in a helpless condition. He instantly put him in his wagon and conveyed him to his (Mr. Goodger's) home, which was much nearer than Mr. McEvoy's. He lay there in a helpless state until Dr. Popham arrived, who pronounced him in a very dangerous state, and also stated that the sooner he was taken home the better. This was accordingly done. The neighbours, who collected in numbers to render assistance (which they are always ready to do in this vicinity in any case of need), had to carry him about five miles, which was done with the greatest ease. In about three days after, however, death ended his sufferings, notwithstanding the skill of two medical men. His remains were conveyed to Gawler on the 27th July, and there was one of the most respectable and largest funerals that have ever left this district. Mr. McEvoy was, as a neighbour, well respected by all who knew him. He was an old colonist of 25 years' standing. He leaves a widow and a family of nine, who are all well provided for.

McEVOY, Frederick Jospeh  died 25 January 1962

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The West Coast Sentinel Wed January 31, 1962

Death of Cungena Pioneer
The death occurred at Port Lincoln last Thursday of Mr. Frederick Joseph McEvoy, 81, Cungena’s oldest living pioneer farmer.  Over the past six months, the late gentleman’s health had been failing, and a fortnight or so prior to his death he was admitted to the Port Lincoln Hospital. Ten days afterwards he was discharged and went to the home of his daughter, Mrs. N. Smart, of Porter Street, Port Lincoln. He died peacefully in his sleep six days later.  Born at Wirrabara Mr. McEvoy was born at Wirrabara on December 2 1880. He was the eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McEvoy and at the age of 17 came with his parents when they trekked overland with their stock and plant from Hammond to the West Coast.  The family sharefarmed at Warrow and in 1907 son Fred married Miss Mona Puckridge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Puckridge of Ulina Station.
Three years after their marriage at Warrow Mr. and Mrs. McEvoy transferred to Sceales Bay, where they sharefarmed for the late Jim Roberts.  In 1916 they took up virgin land at Cungena and established the farm which was to be their home for the rest of their lives. Mrs. McEvoy predeceased her husband eight years ago. They had a family of 10 children most of whom were reared on the farm at Cungena.  Mr. McEvoy was the chief instigator in getting the Cungena school and was chairman of its committee for many years.
Keenly interested in and an active member of all the local organisations, especially those beneficial to the development of the country, Mr. McEvoy took a prominent part in the local progress association.
Honoured
A keen sportsman, he was a foundation member of the Cungena Racing Club, of which he was later honoured with life membership.  During the laying of the Tod water scheme through the area, Mr. McEvoy was appointed as the special constable for the Cungena area.  From July, 1927, to June, 1929, he represented Chandada Ward in the District Council of Streaky Bay
As a registered veterinary practitioner, the late gentleman rendered invaluable service throughout this country for many years. He retained a very keen interest in this profession until the last days of his life.  
The funeral took place at Streaky Bay last Saturday morning following a Requiem Mass in St. Canute’s Church at 10.30. Over 50 cars comprised the cortege between the church and the Streaky Bay Cemetery, where Monsignor Coffey, assisted by Rev. Father Dunne and altar boy Anthony Cusack, presided.  Pallbearers were the late gentleman’s sons Laurence, Fred and Martin, and his sons-in-law Messrs. C.J. Holland, H.A. Patterson and N. Smart.  Other children are Dorothy (Mrs. Patterson), Molly (Mrs. Smart), Nora (Mrs. Holland), Joan (Mrs J. Patterson), Carmel (Mrs. W. Gill) and Norman. Another daughter Ella (Mrs. Little) died last year.


McEVOY, Joseph

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THE WEST COAST SENTINEL
Friday, August 1st, 1930

Death has robbed the West Coast of another old and respected identity in the person of Mr. Joseph McEvoy, of Cungena, whose death occurred at the Streaky Bay public hospital early on Tuesday morning. The deceased gentleman, who was 80 years of age, was ill for about a week before his demise, which came as a shock to his friends. The late Mr. McEvoy was of a versatile nature and delighted in controversy. He was conversant with practically all matters of public interest, and until a short while ago was a regular and interesting correspondent to the open columns of ‘The Sentinel.’
The late Mr. Joseph McEvoy was born at Dry Creek, near Adelaide, in the year 1850. He lived in the Gawler district for many years, where he learnt the blacksmithing trade. At the age of 28 he married Miss Eliza Case, of Gawler. Later he shifted to Booleroo Centre, and with a brother took up farming. He afterwards farmed in the Wirrabara district, and then went to Hammond where he lived for 23 years, farming with varying success. He came to the West Coast in 1903, and first resided at Lake Wangary, share farming with the late Mr. W.T. Mortlock for four years. From there Mr. McEvoy took up land in the Hundred of Mortlock, and farmed there for four years, but was not very successful in the early days. He sold out and
went to Sceales Bay for four years, afterwards taking up land at Cungena, where he farmed with his son, Charles.
Mrs. McEvoy predeceased her husband by eleven years.  The deceased always enjoyed good health, and was only ill for one week before his death; he passed away peacefully.  It was pleasing to him to have every member of the family at home at Cungena last Sunday.

The deceased’s father and mother both came from Ireland. His mother lived to be 96. He had eight brothers and one sister,
and four brothers are still living. One (a twin) still resides in the Gawler district. The late Mr. McEvoy could relate some
interesting tales of the early days in Adelaide, when, with his twin brother, they used to ride bicycles to the city, the streets
of which could then be traversed in about half an hour. He used to tell good stories of the bullock teams in the city streets,
and how he spent interesting times watching the shoppers loading their purchases on to bullock waggons and such like.
There were eight children, four sons and four daughters. The sons are Messrs FJ, ER, and CJ McEvoy of Cungena, and
AD McEvoy of Port Lincoln. The daughters are Mesdames N. Adkins (Broken Hill), M. Phyland (Sceales Bay),
R. Plush (Mortana) and FC Feltus (Piednippie). There are 33 grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted at the Streaky Bay Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon


McEWAN, Francis James  died 11 July 1938

Advertiser Monday 18 July 1938 page 12
  
Mr. Frank McEwen, 68, returned soldier, was found dead in his hut on the flat at Morgan. He had been in indifferent health for a long period. His remains were removed from St. Ursula's  Catholic Church, and interred in the Morgan cemetery.

MacGOWAN, Esther Emily  died 25 October 1928

Burra Record Wednesday 31 October 1928

Great sympathy was expressed for Mr. Les. S. McGowan and Mr. and Mrs. T. Fuller and family of Redruth ,on Thursday last, when it became known that Mrs. McGowan had died somewhat suddenly after a long illness.  The deceased young lady who was the eldest daughter (Esther) of Mr. and Mrs. Fuller had lived in Burra practically all her life, coming here with her parents when only two
or three years of age.  She was born on October 28th, 1902, and consequently died within three days of her 26th birthday.  Prior to her marriage she was closely identified with the Redruth Methodist Sunday School and church.  For some years now her health had not been robust but when the attacks from which she suffered passed, her bright bouyant nature always asserted itself, in fact, in her frequent illnesses she preserved a wonderfully optimistic spirit.  In 1922 she married Mr. Les MacGowan of Redruth, for whom in his bereavement much sympathy is felt.   The funeral took place on Friday after noon and a long cortege followed the remains, the coffin and hearse being covered with beautiful floral tributes.  The service was conducted by the Rev. W. 0. Harris, the I.O.R. Lodge
service read by Bro. C. J. Pearce, and the funeral arrangements carried out by Messrs C. J. Pearce and Son.1915

McHUGH, Edward  died 30 May 1902

Advertiser  Thursday 5th June 1902

PORT GERMEIN
June 3 – Mr. Edward McHugh one of the oldest residents of this district, died on Friday, at the age of 64.  The deceased gentleman always took great interest in any movement concerning the welfare of the district, and was universally respected.  He leaves a large family. 

McINERNEY, John died 26 April 1944

Advertiser Wednesday 3 May 1944 page 5

The death occured on Wednesday last of Mr. John McInerney one of the State's  oldest if not the oldest, native born citizens.  He was born in Brighton in 1847.  He spent his early years in the Lower North, but when still a young man he began farming in the Yongala district, where he remained until he retired to Ashley streeet, Torrensville about twenty years ago.  Until his recent illness of a few weeks' duration Mr. McInerney had a phenomenal memory of events in the early days of the State.  He was keenly interested
in politics and a consistent supporter of the Labor Party.  His wife and two sons predeceased him.  He leaves four daughters - Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. White and the Misses C and M A McInerney all of Torrensville and one son Mr. James McInerney of Norwood. There are eight grandchildren and two great grand children.  Mr. Beerworth MLC is a nephew.

McINERNEY, Richard Thomas

Advertiser Thursday 1 January 1953 page 9

Richard Thomas McInerney, who died at the Calvary Hospital, North Adelaide at the age of 38 years following several months' illness, was a son of Mrs. Agnes and the late Michael Thomas McInerney, and was bom at Burra on August 26, 1914.  He was educated at Yongala Vale School. For many years he worked with his brothers in a carrying business. During his 21 years at Canowie Belt Mr. Mclnerney was a regular attendant at St. James Catholic. Church, Jamestown.

McINNES, James  died 31 January 1948

Advertiser Thursday 26 February 1948 page 5

Mr. James McInnes who died recently at Airlie avenue. Prospect, was 71. He was the second son of the late John Hamilton and Margaret McInnes and was born in Scotland.  He was employed by the SA Railways for 54 years. He leaves a widow.

McKAIN, Alfred  died 01 March 1906

Advertiser Saturday 3 March 1906

On Thursday evening Mr. Alfred McKain late editor of the "Critic," died at Adelaide 'of paralysis of the brain.  Mr McKain was a native of Wellington, New Zealand, and early in life he engaged in  literary pursuits.  It was in 1897 that Mr McKain established the "Critic" in Adelaide, being at the same time part proprietor of the paper.  Before that he had been engaged on the staffs of the Melbourne "Age" and "Standard," and he was a large contributor to the "Bulletin" "Wild Cat" column.  He also edited the mining column of the Melbourne "Punch," and was everywhere regarded as a most skilful mining writer.  At the age of 20 he was appointed editor of a paper in a New Zealand country town. While in Victoria Mr. McKain had to spend two periods in the country on account of ill-health, and on these occasions he edited the papers at Terang and Mansfield.  He had been in ill-health for a long time in Adelaide, and the news of his death did not come as a surprise to his many friends.  In 1899 Mr. McKain married Miss Kathleen Meudell, a daughter of Mr. W. Meudell, of Caulfield, late general manager of the Bank of Victoria. Mrs. McKain lives at Brougham-place.

MacKAY, John  died 21 August 1905

Advertiser Wednesday 23 August 1905

Mr. John Mackay, an old and highly esteemed resident of Port Adelaide, died on Monday evening, aged 72 years.  He was
the eldest son of Alesander Mackay, Q.C., Berwickshire, Scotland, and came to South Australia in 1859.  After a few years residence at Gumeracha he removed to Port Adelaide.  For 34 years he was in the employ of Messrs. W. R. Cave & Co. Afterwards he became manager of the Farmers' Co-operative Union, Port Adelaide.  Mr. Mackay was twice married.  He left a widow, two sons, and three daughters.

MCKENNA, David born 27 January 1862 Mount Horrocks, South Australia, died 5 April 1926 Broken Hill

The Advertiser, Tuesday 27 April 1926, page 17

The death has occurred at Broken Hill of Mr. David McKenna, at the age of 64. Mr. McKenna was a teamster at Silverton, and then went to Broken Hill, being one of the first teamsters to work in that city. In the early days he also held a selection which was then named White Hut near Lake's Grave. After working as a teamster for a few years he gave this occupation up and then worked along the line of lode. He lived quietly, but was an enthusiastic draught player, and was a prominent member of the West Football Club. For a long time he had been in indifferent health. He leaves a widow and five children, Mr. J. K. McKenna (Peterborough), Mr. Henry McKenna (West Coast), Mrs. P. Moroney (Hammond), and Misses Doris and Mavis McKenna (Broken Hill). There are also three step-children, Mrs J. Crase (Broken Hill), Mrs. C. Luckraft (Orroroo), and Mrs. S. Harknes (Broken Hill).

McKEOWN, D

Advertiser Monday 27 November 1905

Alderman D. McKeown, who died recently at Forbes, New South Wales, at the age of 64 years, was a native of Lyndoch,
South Australia, and was the eldest son of the late Mr. Peter McKeown. He was educated at Mr. L. S. Burton's school, Gawler,
and was a brother of Mrs. Patrick Carmony, of Willaston

McKINNON, Isabella died 13 August 1946

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Advertiser Monday 16 September 1946 page 13

Miss Isabella McKinnon, who died at Millicent, was the second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.John McKinnon, who were associated with the district more than 80 years ago. She was born at Mount Muirhead and had lived at Hatherleigh for 55 years. The surviving members of the family are a brother, Mr. Duncan McKinnon, of Hatherleigh, and two sisters. Mrs. G. H. Clifford, of Furner, and Miss J. McKinnon, of Hatherleigh. 

Headstone Millicent Cemetery


MacLACHLAN, Donald Archibald  died 03 September 1901

Advertiser Thursday 5 September 1901

The death is announced, at the age of 59 years, of Dr. Donald Archibald MacLachlan, of Stirling East. The deceased surgeon was the youngest son of Mr. D. MacLachlan, of Killmorey Mull, Scotland.  Mr. MacLachlan was at one period, in practice at Hindmarsh, and he went from there to Stirling East.   The funeral will take place this afternoon at the Stirling East Cemetery.

McLAUCHLAN, James Ivey  died 10 April 1944

Advertiser Wednesday 19 April 1944 page 6

Mr. James Ivey McLauchlan, of 327 Kensington road. Kensington Park, died suddenly at his home on April 10 at the age of 64. Mr.
McLauchlan was educated at the Wellington Road School and at St. Peters College. He was superintendent of SA Dockyards, and later supervising mechanical engineer for the engineering and Water Supply Department. Mr. McLauchlan was a member and past
president of Marryatville Bowling Club and a member of Largs Bay Masonic Lodge. He has left a widow and three sons—Maj. J. D.
McLauchaln (England). Maj. J. H. McLauchlan (AIF). and Mr. Colville H. McLauchlan (merchant navy).

McLEAN, Albert Basil

Advertiser Thursday 18 August 1949 page 8

Mr. Albert Basil McLean, who died recently at Noarlunga, where he had been living in retirement for some years, was a well-known horse owner. He won the Broken Hill Cup twice in succession with Carlton, and had several successes with Lord Staffa. He was the son of Mrs. Elizabeth McLean and the late Mr. McLean, late of Sunny Bank, Mount Pleasant. He married Miss Jean Scott, of
Truro, and moved to his property at Gawler for some years.  After service in World War I, Mr. McLean bought a property near Peake, which he farmed until his retirement. He leaves a widow and three children.

McLEAN, John  died 14 December 1903

John Mclean born 6 February 1816, Duiskiey, Ardgour, Argyleshire, Scotland, died 14 December, 1903 Angas Plains, South Australia, buried Strathalbyn Cemetery.

The Advertiser, Wednesday 16 December 1903, page 10

STRATHALBYN. December 14.- An old resident of the district, Mr. John McLean, died at the age of 88 years, this morning. He had been ailing and feeble for some time, and his death was not unexpected. The deceased arrived in the State in the year 1837, and settled on the Adelaide Plains, but soon removed to Angas Bank, Strathalbyn. Subsequently he sold out to the late Mr. Alexander Stark, and took up land at Angas Plains, where he carried on farming and sheepbreeding up to the time of his death. He was a Highlander from Lochaber and was proud of the fact, a Presbyterian of the old school, and a strong supporter of the St. Andrew’s Church, Strathalbyn. The deceased was a son of the late Donald McLean. He has left three sons, seven daughters, besides a widow, who was his second wife.


McLEAY, Mary 1834 - 13 June 1916

Advertiser 15th June, 1916

DEATH OF AN OLD COLONIST.
Mrs. J. McLeay, a colonist of 62 years died on Tuesday at her residence, Devon- shire-street, Hawthorn. She was 87 years of age. Her husband predeceased her by  seven years. She was born in Scotland, and, arrived with her husband in South Australia in 1834.  After spending seven years in the Wilpena district, Mr. and Mrs. McLeay proceeded to Port Gawler. Later they moved to Arkaba, and afterwards to Buckland Park. Subsequently they conducted a farm of their own at Alma Plains.  After remaining there some time they moved to Mount Templeton, and later settled on Yorke Peninsula.   Mrs. McLeay was accustomed to relate that when she first saw it King William Street was lined with a few old-fashioned dwellings, and traversed by bullock teams.

McLEOD, Sarah  died 18 April 1904

Advertiser Wednesday 20 April 1904

The death is announced of Mrs. McLeod, widow of Mr. James McLeod, who for many years was a well known squatter on
the Darling in the early days, and afterwards lived at Gasmore Park, Paradise.  Mrs. McLeod, who died on Monday at the
residence of her son-in-law at Paracombe was a daughter of the late Mr. James Douglas, and she arrived with her parents
in 1838 in the Pestonjee Bomanjee.  She was 75 years of age, and had been in poor health for some years.  The funeral will
take place this afternoon.

McMILLAN, Charles John Wakefield  died 30 July 1904

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Advertiser Monday 1 August 1904

The death is announced from Mannum of Mr. Charles J. McMillan, at the age of 29 years.  He was a son of the late Mr. Isaac
McMillan, formerly Mayor of Port Wakefield and for many years proprietor of the Mannum Hotel.

Advertiser Saturday 6 August 1904

Mr. Charles J. W. McMillan, who died last week at Mannum at the age of 29 years, was one of the best known residents of the River  Murray district.  With the many tourists from the city who visited Mannum Mr. McMillan was exceedingly popular.  He
received his education at Prince Alfred College.  He was a good swimmer-almost as good as his younger brother, the late, W. .J
McMillan, who afterwards became champion of the State.

Headstone Mannum Cemetery


MacNAB, John died 06 January 1902

Advertiser Saturday 18 January 1902

Mr. John MacNab, who died in Adelaide last week, was a soldier in the 78th Highlanders. He took part in the defence of
Lacknow, and was for 17 weeks a prisoner in that beleaguered city.  He was the holder of two silver medals- The Defence (of
Lacknow  and Persia.  For many years he had been an invalid.

McNAMARA nee McCORMACK, Bridget Helena  died 31 March 1948

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Advertiser Friday 18 June 1948 page 5

Mrs. B. H. McNamara, who died recently at Calvary Hospital, was the second daughter of the late Mr and Mrs. M. M McCormack, of Barunga Gap Before her marriage Mrs. McNamara was employed by the SA Education Department and was head teacher of several country schools. After her marriage she went into the hotel business at Gulnare and Orroroo, and foi the past 15 years was licensee of the Bushman's Club Hotel Adelaide. She is survived by three sisters and four brothers. Her husband predeceased her by several years.

Headstone Georgetown Cemetery


McNAMARA, David Joseph

Advertiser Saturday 13 February 1932 page 10

The death occurred at his residence Arthur terrace, Medindie, yesterday, of Mr. David Joseph McNamara, formerly a teacher in the Education Department. Mr. McNamara who was born in 1830 had charge of schools at Tarcowie, Black Rock Plains, Nuriootpa,
Williamstown, Orroroo. Bordertown, Truro, Minlaton and Kersbrook. He resigned in 1909, but during the war period served for three years as a temporary assistant. In 1917 he took up private work as a coach. He was greatly interested in the work of the Field Naturalists' Society, and contributed nature notes to 'The Express and Journal"' under the pen name of "Agapetus." His daughter. Miss Leila McNamara is an artist.

McNAMARA, Martin  died 26 June 1904

Advertiser Friday 1 July 1904

Mr. Martin McNamara died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Kildea, Second avenue, East Adelaide, on Sunday night,
June 26, at the age of 92, after a lingering illness.  He was born in County Clare, Ireland, in the year 1811, and therefore
lived during the reigns of the last five English sovereigns.  He came to Australia in the ship Haiderabad, and landed at Sydney, but remained there only a month, when he left and came to Adelaide, arriving in 1848.  He then went into the employ of the late Mr. Reid, of Gawler, and owned the piece of land where the Gawler railway-station now stands.  He afterwards was employed by the late Captain Hughes, of the Hummocks.  There were few people in the State in those days, and he had some daring experiences with the blacks. Mr. McNamara then went to Steelton, where he started farming and was one of the oldest settlers there.  His wife died 15 years ago, and since that event he had resided with his only daughter, Mrs. Kildea.  His two sons also survive him.

McNAMARA, Michael  died 26 April 1904

Monday 2 May 1904 page 8

April 28.  Great regret was felt here today when it became known that Mr. M. McNamara had died in the Kapunda Hospital. The deceased had resided in this district for over 50 years. His father was one of the oldest settlers and one of the most successful farmers, having reaped over 1.900 bags in one year, and received 7/0 per bushel for some of it. There was neither church nor school here in the early days. and Mr. McNamara, sen., had to engage private tutors for his children, and a priest used lo come from St. John's, a distance of 23 miles, to attend to their spiritual wants. From his boyhood Mr. McNamara was engaged in farming.   He was a member ot the Waterloo District Council until he started farming on his own account .  A widow and several children survive him.

McNAMARA, Patrick died 12 September 1926

The Burra Record Wednesday 15 September 1926

Mr Patrick McNamara, farmer of Emu Downs, died suddenly on Sunday morning, Sept 12th, at the age of 78 years.  The deceased gentleman who has not been in the best or health of late, retired to rest at 10 p.m. the night before and during the night was heard coughing and again in the morning.  Mr NcNamara slept in a room alone and when his son went to call him to breakfast at 9-30 a.m. he found him dead in bed.  His wife pre-deceased him 6 months ago and he had fretted considerably since.  The Coroner, Alfred B. Biggs Esq. J.P., with Dr Steele, Serg't. Johns and M.C. Hornibrook, motored out and after enquiries decided that an inquest was unnecessary.  Mr McNamara is an old pioneer of South Australia and a resident of this district of nearly 60 years.  He was born. in Ireland and was only six weeks of age when he left with his parents for Australia.  In the early days he was engaged in carting by bullock team but later, took up land land  went in for farming.
He was twice married.  He leaves three sons, Messrs Thomas, James and Joseph McNamara. The two latter reside at Emu Downs, and the other son in Western Australia. Two sons John and Martin and a daughter Mrs Johnson of Henley Beach, by
his first wife.

McNICOL, James  died 03 April  1902

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Advertiser Monday 7 April 1902

The late Mr. James McNicol, who died at Kent Town last week, was born at Wigton, Cumberland, England, on December 24, 1810. He arrived in South Australia in the ship Grasmere in August, 1852. After his arrival he lived in Port Adelaide for some time, and then went to the Snowy River diggings, where he met with reverses.  He was well known as manager for Mr. W. C. Uren, and was afterwards with Messrs. Divon and Dowie. He then started a business on his own account, but through the failure of the Commercial Bank and a building society he was obliged to discontinue it.  He was a great enthusiast in many sports, being also a devoted follower of Izaak Walton. He was a very old member of the Southern Star Tent of Rechabites, and was the tenth member on the roll. His grandfather (Mr. Robert Bowman) lived to the great age of 118, and his father was 89 years old when he died. Mr. McNicol did not take any active part in politics, but before leaving England he greatly interested himself in the Chartist movement. His widow, who is 84 years of age, survives him. He also leaves one son and two daughters. 

Buried Kensington Congregational Cemetery which has been cleared and is now known as Norwood Pioneer Park


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