Gavin Greenlees (1871–1937)
The late Mr. Gavin Greenlees, who passed away at St. George District Hospital on Friday, 25th June, 1937, as the result of an accident, was a native of Somerset, East Africa. He was a son of the late Gavin Greenlees, M.A., architect, and received his early education at Gill University, Africa. He obtained his degree of BA. at Sydney University, was later Headmaster of Wingham Superior Public School, Headmaster of Hurstville Public School, and a well-known member of the Education Department.
The funeral, which left the Funeral Home of Labor Motor Funerals Ltd., Newtown, was largely attended.
Amongst those present at the chapel and graveside were George and Charles Greenlees (brothers), and Gavin Greenlees (son).
Original publication
Additional Resources
- is knocked over by a car, Propeller (Hurstville, NSW), 1 July 1937, p 8
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Greenlees, George (son)
- Greenlees, Gavin (nephew)
Citation details
'Greenlees, Gavin (1871–1937)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/greenlees-gavin-33941/text42534, accessed 27 July 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
30 January,
1871
Somerset East,
Eastern Cape,
South Africa
Death
25 June,
1937
(aged 66)
Kogarah, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
Cultural Heritage
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