Smith, James

Personal Details
SurnameSmith
First nameJames
Place of birthNew England District, NSW
Date of death07/04/1891
Age at death25 years
Cause of death

Drowning.
Apr 1891 public inquest held at Muttaburra by JA McArthur, Acting Registrar.

Details

[Ref:1891/0000007]

Cemetery Record

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CemeteryMuttaburra
LocationUnknown
AddressLandsbourgh River, Muttaburra
OccupationShearer
Date of funeral12/04/1891
Comment

Died from Accidental drowning

The unionists camped at Muttaburra were entirely surrounded by water. One man was drowned, and the remainder had to be removed by boat
[Cite: http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3524652 The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864-1933) Friday 10 April 1891 Page 4 of 8]