Kalgoorlie Miner (WA : 1895 – 1950), Saturday 28 January 1911, page 4
George Gillespie – Kalgoorlie Cemetery 1911
Funeral.— The remains of the late Mr. George Gillespie, late mill shift boss on the Chaffers gold mine, were interred in the Presbyterian portion of the Kalgoorlie Cemetery on Thursday afternoon, the burial service being conducted by the Rev. J. A. Agnew. Mr. Gillespie was only 24 years of age, but he had already obtained an important position on the Chaffers G.M., where his many good qualities endeared him to all with whom he came into contact. Deep regret is expressed &t Mr. Gillespie’ s sudden death from typhoid and pneumonia, after an illness of only a fortnight’s duration. The funeral arrangements were conducted by Messrs. D. and W. Kyle, and the pall-bearers were Messrs. C. O’Donnell, R. H. Parker, M. Kelly, G. F.- Hill, Leslie Nettle, and H. Corry. Wreaths were sent by the staff of Chaffers gold mine, the mill employees, Mr. H. Corry, Mr. M. Kelly, Mr. C. O’Donnell, the Australian Natives’ Association, Mr. W. A. Gillespie, Mr. L. Nettle, and others. Mr. Gillespie leaves a brother here and parents in County Tyrone, Ireland.
George Gillespie – Kalgoorlie Cemetery 2017
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