Pope, George Miller (1829–1908)
from Sydney Morning Herald
Mr. George M. Pope died this morning. Mr. Pope, who attained the age of 80 years last Monday, was a resident of Ryde for 65 years. When he came to Ryde his mother kept the first post-office. On the death of Mrs. Pope her son was appointed postmaster, and built the promises now used for a petty sessions and a post-office, till the new post-office was built last year. Mr. Pope interested himself in all local matters. He held the position of post master, clerk of petty sessions, and first council clerk to the municipality of Ryde.
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Other Obituaries for George Miller Pope
- Evening News (Sydney), 18 December 1908, p 10
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Citation details
'Pope, George Miller (1829–1908)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/pope-george-miller-26437/text34260, accessed 9 June 2023.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
11 May,
1829
Ryde,
Isle of Wight,
England
Death
17 December,
1908
(aged 79)
Ryde, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
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