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John Robert Goldspink (1838–1910)

The second [death] was in the person of Mr. John Robert Goldspink, of Tumbarumba, who died suddenly last night from heart failure. The late Mr. Goldspink was 71 years of age at the time of his death, and had resided nearly a lifetime in this district, and the parish of Goldspink having been named after his parents, who resided in the Taradale district some 50 years ago. The deceased leaves a widow and two sons and several step children to mourn his loss. The remains, will be interred in the C.E. portion of the cemetery tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon.

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'Goldspink, John Robert (1838–1910)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/goldspink-john-robert-24327/text33071, accessed 17 April 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1838
Gundaroo, New South Wales, Australia

Death

11 April, 1910 (aged ~ 72)
Tumbarumba, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

heart disease

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.