Cecil Robert Becher (1874–1925)
Mr. Cecil Robert Becher, of Wellington Street, Perth, agent for the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Ltd., was taken seriously ill at Mr. C. Wittenoom's station on Sunday last. Mr H. T. Jones, Chief Inspector in Western Australia for the Society, who was accompanying Mr. Becher on a business trip around the stations motored the patient to Yalgoo. Dr. McRae was communicated with and left Mt. Magnet for Yalgoo on Sunday night, and Mr. Becher was brought to the local hospital on Monday morning. His condition was critical and the doctor had no hope of his recovery. Mrs Becher was sent for and reached here on Wednesday. Mr. Becher passed away on Thursday about midday; he was 51 years of age and leaves a widow and five children. Deceased was at one time manager of Murgoo station. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon.
Original publication
Additional Resources
- birth notice, Argus (Melbourne), 2 September 1874, p 1
- death notice, West Australian, 22 September 1925, p 1
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Becher, Robert Gordon (son)
Citation details
'Becher, Cecil Robert (1874–1925)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/becher-cecil-robert-32192/text39802, accessed 21 September 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
29 August,
1874
Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
Death
17 September,
1925
(aged 51)
Mount Magnet,
Western Australia,
Australia
Cause of Death
Religious Influence
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