Frederick Gilbert White (1864–1953)
Mr. Frederick Gilbert White, 89, a well-known Broken Hill identity for more than half a century, died at Victor Harbor on Sunday.
Born in England, he came to Adelaide as a young man, working for a short time with Elder, Smith & Co.
He went to Broken Hill in 1886. where he formed a company called White & Hosier, which was an active orebuying, sharebroking and electrical business.
Mr. White left Broken Hill about a year ago and went to live at Victor Harbor with his wife, formerly Miss Blanche Eley, whom he married in 1901.
He was a director of the Alaska Ice Cream & Produce Co. Ltd. from its establishment in 1914.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, one son and one grandchild.
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'White, Frederick Gilbert (1864–1953)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/white-frederick-gilbert-35083/text44249, accessed 27 April 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
1 April,
1864
Aldershot,
Hampshire,
England
Death
23 August,
1953
(aged 89)
Victor Harbor,
South Australia,
Australia
Cause of Death
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