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Robert Gosper (1840–1915)

The death took place at the residence of Mr. W. A. Gosper, at Upper Colo, on the 15th instant, of Robert Gosper, a brother of Mr. Benjamin Gosper, at the age of 78 years. The deceased, who never married, was a well-known character in the Upper Colo district, and one of the most respected residents. He lived at Long Wheeney practically all his life, and carried on grazing pursuits. He had been nine weeks bedridden, and was cared for by his nephew, at whose home he died. The remains were interred in the Church of England cemetery on the 16th instant.

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'Gosper, Robert (1840–1915)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/gosper-robert-24480/text33193, accessed 21 September 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1840
Colo, New South Wales, Australia

Death

15 February, 1915 (aged ~ 75)
Colo, 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.

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