Raymond Frederick Thomas (1905 - 1943)

Born 30 May 1905 in Auburn, South Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Dorothy Vera (Heinrich) Tiver — married 8 Feb 1930 (to 2 Nov 1943) in Methodist Church, Bute, South Australia, Australia

Descendants

Died 2 Nov 1943 at age 38 in Burra, South Australia

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Biography

Raymond was born on 30 May 1905 at 'Highlands', Auburn, South Australia.^[1] "He met Dorothy Vera Heinrich while holidaying at Victor Harbour. Ray and Dorry married on 8 Feb 1930 on a stinking hot day (108F, 42C) at the Methodist Church, Bute." ^{[2] [3]}

Ray and Dorothy settled at 'Glenburnie', Hallett and they had three sons: Bruce, Geoffrey and Rex.

While shearing in 1943, Ray suddenly became ill. He was rushed to Burra hospital and had his appendix removed. He was recuperating normally until the unset of peritonitus, and tragically died two days later on 2nd November. ^{[4] [5]}

Obituary 09 Nov 1943 • Burra Record (SA : 1878 - 1954) - Page 03 -http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/36149496

"MR RAY F. THOMAS The death of Mr. Raymond F. Thomas. of 'Glenburnie' station, Hallett. which occurred on November 2nd, at the Burra Hospital, caused widespread regret throughout the district. The deceased gentleman who was only 38 years, succumbed after a short severe illness. A member of a well-known sheep breeding family, Mr. Thomas was the. eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Thomas 'Craiglea,' Manoora. He leaves a widow 'and three young sons for whom with his parents and brothers very sincere sympathy is expressed. The funeral which took place at Hallett on Wednesday, was largely attended by residents not only of Hallett but other distant districts, and the cortege, a long one. The service was conducted by the Rev. R. Brook, and' the funeral arrangements by Messrs C. J. Pearce & Son. Funeral Directors. Burra. A large number of beautiful floral tributes covered the hearse and casket."

Sources

1. ↑ Genealogy and Heraldry Society of South Australia, South Australian BDM, Online Database search. Birth Citation GenealogySA.org.au: 30 May 1905, THOMAS Raymond Frederick, Father: Henry Norman THOMAS, Mother: Eva Frances MARCHANT, Place: Auburn, District: Upper Wakefield, Book/Page: 748/338
2. ↑ Approaching Marriage notice 01 Feb 1930 • The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931) - Page 18 - http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/29007189 Marriage notice: APPROACHING MARRIAGES HEINRICH—THOMAS.—The marriage of Dorothy V., daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. F. W. G. Heinrich, of Bute, to Ray- mond F., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Thomas, of "Craiglee," Manoora, will be celebrated in the Methodist Church, Bute.
3. ↑ Marriage Citation: GenealogySA.org.au: 1930, Book/Page 322/349, Groom: THOMAS Raymond Frederick, Bride: HEINRICH Dorothy Vera, District: Daly
4. ↑ Information copied from Thomas family history
5. ↑ Death Citation: GenealogySA.org.au: Year:1943, Book/Page: 670/5796, Deceased: THOMAS, Raymond Frederick, Place: Burra, District: Burra

Acknowledgments

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