Obituaries Australia

To the relatives and friends of one of the district pioneers, George Freer, his sad and sudden end, on Saturday afternoon came as a great shock.

Deceased was on his way into the bush, in his wagonette, to procure some saplings on which to train vines in his garden. Mr Tom Ponting happened to be cycling behind the vehicle, and noticed deceased, who was sitting on the upright side of the wagon, drop the reins and fall. The back wheel of the empty wagon went over him.

The horse trotted on, and was subsequently caught by Mr McCoullough. Mr Ponting went to the assistance of the unfortunate townsman, who, however, did not speak.

Dr Florance was called to the scene and found that deceased's neck was broken, but is of opinion that death was due to a heart seizure. Possibly he was dead before he hit the ground.

At the inquest, this morning that evidence was given, and a verdict returned accordingly.

The sad death was a great shock to the widow and family. The latter consist of five sons — Messrs Fred, Branxton; Dave, Temora; Sam, Temora; Arlick, Randwick; Frank, Temora.

Deceased was 67. Born at Gerringong, on the South Coast, he came to this district forty years ago, selected a fine property at Cullinga, and did well. Later he took Green Hills farm, two miles from Cootamundra. He purchased a fine old home in Cootamundra, near that of his late brother, Mr Harry Freer, and retired from active farming pursuits about eleven years ago.

Mrs John Harris, Cootamundra, is a sister of deceased.

The late "Granny" Freer, his mother, attained the age of 100 years and 4 months.

The internment was fixed for today.