David Andrews (1882–1928)
David Andrews, 1902
photograph supplied by Anthony Andrews
Mr. David Andrews, of Partridge street, Glenelg, whose death occurred recently, was a native of Ireland. He arrived in South Australia in 1886 and was one of the first persons to drive a motor car in Adelaide. He removed later to Victoria and New Zealand, and in a contest gained second honours for the most muscularly developed man in the Dominion. After having served in the Irish Corps in Adelaide, he enlisted for the South African War. On his return from active service he married Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. P. P. Kitchen, of Marrabel. He has left a widow and four children.
Original publication
Additional Resources
- 'The Second Contingent', Advertiser (Adelaide), 12 February 1902, p 6
- 'Farewell to a Trooper', Register (Adelaide), 29 March 1902, p 6
- is farewelled before heading to South Africa, Advertiser (Adelaide), 29 March 1902, p 8
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Andrews, William Henry (father)
Citation details
'Andrews, David (1882–1928)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/andrews-david-13585/text24314, accessed 13 September 2024.
David Andrews, 1902
photograph supplied by Anthony Andrews
Life Summary [details]
Birth
6 August,
1882
Belfast,
Antrim,
Ireland
Death
7 August,
1928
(aged 46)
Adelaide,
South Australia,
Australia
Cause of Death
Cultural Heritage
Includes subject's nationality; their parents' nationality; the countries in which they spent a significant part of their childhood, and their self-identity.