Death from Typhoid Fever was common around the turn of the 19th century. Many of the victims were fit young men who could succome to the disease and perish very quickly as this story of a young Police Constable, who had been on the Goldfields less than 6 months, will tell.
The following is an extract from the Admission Register of the Kalgoorlie Hospital:-
Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital Register
From the Kalgoorlie Miner 24th march 1900- The death took place yesterday 23th March 1900, at ths Government Hospital of a memember of the Kalgoorlie Police Force, Const Edward Tindall. Typhoid was the cause of death after a brief but severe. Illness, which Mr Tindall’s fine physique could not successfully resist. The deceased, who was heartily liked by his officers and comrades, was unmarried, about 24 years of age, and was a native of New Zealand, in which colony his father works as a minister of the Church of England: The funeral is to take place at 3. o’clock this afternoon.
![Rear.L to R Edwin Davis Tindall Margaret Davis Tindall [Mrs McGuire] Fron row L to r Elizabeth Tindall [Mrs Gray] and William Davis Tindall. Photo taken in New Zealand prior to E.D Tindall coming to Australia. Photo supplied by Alwyn and Helen O'Connor of New](https://i0.wp.com/www.outbackfamilyhistoryblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Tindall-E.D-Reg-No-478-and-Siblings.jpg)
Edward Tindall Obituary
Regimental Number 478
(courtesy of WA Police Historical Soc)
Born: March 10 1874
Place: New Zealand
Height: 6’0”
Eyes: Grey
Hair: Brown
Complexion: Fair
Appearance: Ordinary
Status: Single
Religion: C/E
Calling: Labourer
In 2010 the headstone of Edward Tindall which was in a poor state was restored by family members visiting Kalgoorlie. The headstone had previously been broken and repaired but further restoration to bring it to its original condition was required. The following photograph shows the headstone in 1900 surrounded by Edwards fellow officers.
Grave of Const Edward Tindall in the Kalgoorlie Cemetery 1900
The Headstone before and after restoration:-
Family members pose with the restored headstone in 2010
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Moya Sharp
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My name is Moya Sharp, I live in Kalgoorlie Western Australia and have worked most of my adult life in the history/museum industry. I have been passionate about history for as long as I can remember and in particular the history of my adopted home the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. Through my website I am committed to providing as many records and photographs free to any one who is interested in the family and local history of the region.
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