Death from Typhoid Fever was common around the turn of the 19th century. Many of the victims were fit young men who could succumb 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:-
From the Kalgoorlie Miner 24th march 1900- The death took place yesterday 23th March 1900, at the Government Hospital of a member 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.
Regimental Number 478 (courtesy of WA Police Historical Soc)
Born: March 10 1874 Place: New Zealand – Height: 6ft – 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. The headstone had previously been broken and repaired but further restoration to bring it back to its original condition was required. The following photograph shows the headstone in 1900 surrounded by Edwards fellow officers.
The Headstone before and after restoration:-
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Moya Sharp
Owner at Outback Family History
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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