Henry St. John Mitchell (1856–1935)
Dr. Henry St. John Mitchell died at his home, 6 Ash grove, East Malvern, on Thursday, at the age of 84 years. He was the son of the late Sir William Mitchell, who was President of the Legislative Council of Victoria from 1870 to 1884. Dr. Mitchell was born at Barfold, Kyneton, and he leaves a widow, two daughters, and one son, Dr. Hugh William Fancourt Mitchell, of Morwell. His remains were privately cremated yesterday afternoon at the Melbourne Crematorium, Fawkner. The chief mourners were his son and his brother, Sir Edward Mitchell. Dr. Mitchell and his son served in the Great War. Arrangements were made by A. A. Sleight Pty. Ltd.
Original publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- World War I service record, B2455, item Mitchell Henry St John (National Archives of Australia)
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Mitchell, William Henry Fancourt (father)
- Mitchell, Edward Fancourt (brother)
- Mitchell, Eliza Fraser (sister-in-law)
- Mitchell, Isabel Mary (niece)
- Mitchell, Janet Charlotte (niece)
- Mitchell, Arthur Fancourt (cousin)
Citation details
'Mitchell, Henry St. John (1856–1935)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/mitchell-henry-st-john-14223/text25249, accessed 27 April 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
22 July,
1856
Kyneton,
Victoria,
Australia
Death
1 August,
1935
(aged 79)
Malvern, Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
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.