‘Died on Christmas Eve’ : 96yrs ago !!!
Beatrice HOWARTH was married to Alfred William ‘Fred’ HEMINGWAY in Coolgardie in 1920. Only three years later she was to die in Southern Cross on Christmas Eve, 24th December 1923. Her husband was acting Station Master at Southern Cross at the time. She was expecting her first baby.
Southern Cross Times (WA : 1923 – 1940), Saturday 5 January 1924, page 5
PERSONAL & SOCIAL
The friends of Mr .F. W. Hemingway, acting-Stationmaster, Southern Cross, were shocked on Monday of last week over the sudden death of Mrs Hemingway. The lady attended the evening service on Sun day at the Methodist Church and sang in anthem “Peace, Perfect Peace.” Subsequently on returning home the lady found that she had exhausted her strength and on the advice of Dr Margaret Clark was admitted as a,maternity patient to the Southern Cross Hospital, where she rallied and was apparently on the road to recovery. A few hours later, however, she passed peacefully away’ Later in the day the body was conveyed by train to Kalgoorlie for the funeral from the home of her parents, Mr and Mr John Howarth, 219 Mac Donald Street. The interment took place on the afternoon of Christmas Day in the Methodist portion of the Kalgoorlie Cemetery. There was 8 large number of mourners at the grave side, including officers and members of the Masonic Lodge “Golden Thistle.” 840 S.C, and members of the W.A.. Railway Officers’ Association.
She was buried in the Kalgoorlie Cemetery in the Methodist section in this double grave where she remains alone.
Kalgoorlie Miner (WA : 1895 – 1950), Thursday 24 December 1925, page 4
IN MEMORIAM. HEMINGWAY. — In devoted and fond memory of Beatrice Hemingway, my darling wife and precious daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howarth, who departed this life on December 24, 1923.
‘A beautiful life and a fragrant memory’
Gone from us, but leaving memories Death. can never take away; Loved; remembered, longed for always While upon this earth we stay. –Inserted by her loving husband and parents. HEMINGWAY.— In sad and loving memory of our darling sister, Beatrice, who passed away December 24, 1923. There is someone who misses you sadly, And thinks of your kind loving way; But we will meet you again, dearest sister, At the dawn of a beautiful day. — Inserted) by her loving sister and :brother in law, Alice and Jim Strickland. HEMINGWAY.—ln sad but loving memory of our dear sister, sister in-law, and aunt, who passed away December 24, 1923. One by one earth’s ties are broken, One by one they’re linked above ; Some day though will be a sweet reunion at our Father’s home above. Inserted by Mary, Jack, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howarth, who departed this life on December 24 1923.
Kalgoorlie Miner (WA : 1895 – 1950), Wednesday 24 December 1924, page 4
IN MEMORIAM. HEMINGWAY.— In fond and devoted memory of Beatrice Hemingway, my darling wife, and precious daughter of Mr. and Mrs J. Howarth, who departed this life December 24, 1923.
A beautiful life and a fragrant memory. Safe in the Master’s keeping. Not now, but in the coming years, It may be in the better land, We’ll read the meaning of our tears, And then, sometime, we’ll understand.
Inserted by her loving husband and parents. HEMINGWAY.- In sad but loving memory of our darling sister, Beatrice, who passed away on December 24, 1923. Always so good, unselfish, and kind , Few in this world her equal to find: One of the best God could send ; A loving ; sister right to the end. -Inserted by her loving sisters and brothers in law, Alice and Jim Strickland (Perth), Mary and Jack Hughes (Nee Lambton). HEMINGWAY. — In loving memory of my little friend, Beatrice, who fell asleep December 24, 1923. ‘Until the day breaks.’ Inserted by R.F.
Alfred William Hemingway was to re marry in Perth in 1927, to Cora YOUNG, he died in Perth in 1952 and is buried in Karrakatta Cemetery.
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