Thomas Robertson (1830–1891)
from Sydney Morning Herald
Mr Thomas Robertson, solicitor, died at 6 o'clock this morning. He was taken ill in June last and partly recovered but about three weeks ago he had a relapse, and since then he had been confined to the house, and died this morning. The deceased, who was 62 years of age, came to Hay in 1886. He was highly respected, and took a prominent part in all public matters. He was president of the Atheneum, returning officer, and chancellor of the diocese of Riverina, and was a prominent Mason. He leaves a widow, and a large family nearly all grown up.
Original publication
Other Obituaries for Thomas Robertson
- Australian Town and Country Journal, 10 October 1891, p 15
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- funeral, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 October 1891, p 10
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Citation details
'Robertson, Thomas (1830–1891)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/robertson-thomas-15257/text26474, accessed 27 April 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
1 January,
1830
Windsor,
Berkshire,
England
Death
1 October,
1891
(aged 61)
Hay,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
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