Robert Govett (1838–1906)
from Brisbane Courier
Private advices have been received in Brisbane of the death of Mr. Robert Govett, who died at his residence, St. Albans, Geelong, on the 21st instant. The deceased was associated with Queensland for many years, being one of the fast-vanishing band who pioneered the Central and North-western districts in the early days. Mr. Govett, at the time of his death, was part owner of Culloden station, near Muttaburra. At one time he was part owner of Terrick, Northampton Downs, Portland Downs, and Isis Downs, in the Barcoo district.
Original publication
Other Obituaries for Robert Govett
- Capricornian (Rockhampton, Qld), 6 October 1906, p 27
- Western Champion (Barcaldine, Qld), 30 September 1906, p 3
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Govett, Lydia Laura (wife)
- Govett, Dorothy (daughter)
- Govett, Hubert Esme (son)
- Govett, Mary (mother)
- Govett, George (father)
- Greene, Fanny (sister)
- Govett, John (brother)
- Govett, Edmund (brother)
- Govett, Percy Livingstone (half-brother)
- Greene, William Henry (brother-in-law)
- Greene, Mary Florence (niece)
- Govett, Mary (niece)
- Lempriere, Adelaide Maude (niece)
- Greene, Leland James (nephew)
- Greene, Arthur Henry (nephew)
- Greene, Rupert (nephew)
- Greene, Lillian Violet (niece by marriage)
- Greene, Daisy Phillipa (niece by marriage)
- Greene, Marie Grace (niece by marriage)
- Hill, Charles Lumley (neighbour)
Citation details
'Govett, Robert (1838–1906)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/govett-robert-16253/text28188, accessed 26 April 2025.