James Hunter (1882 - 1939)

Born 24 Feb 1882 in Saddleworth, South Australia, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Ida Lilian (Smith) Hunter — married 19 Mar 1903 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Descendants

Died 4 Apr 1939 at age 57 in Fremantle Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

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Biography

He was a train engine driver with the WA Government Railways.

He lived at 31 Moss St East Fremantle.

Buried at Karrakatta Cemetery

JAMES HUNTER (Hunter-7075)

PARENTS. James Hunter & Louisa (Goodridge) Hunter

BIRTH. 24 Feb 1882, Saddleworth, South Australia, Australia

BIRTH. SA BDM Birth Reg: #278/143: 1882

Family name HUNTER

Given names James

Father James HUNTER

Mother Louisa GOODRIDGE

Place of birth District of Adelaide

MARRIAGE. 1903, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

MARRIAGE. 1903, Ida Lillian Smith, daughter of George Smith & Elizabeth Emily (Williams) Smith

MARRIAGE. WA BDM Marriage Reg: #1263/1903

Family name Hunter

Given names James

Family name of Spouse Smith

Given names of Spouse Ida Lillian

Place of marriage Perth

Children: Not known

DEATH. 4 Apr 1939, Fremantle Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

DEATH. WA BDM Death Reg: #84/1939

Family name Hunter

Given names James

Place of death District of Fremantle

DEATH NOTICE. HUNTER.— -On April 4, at the Fremantle Hospital, James, dearly beloved husband of Ida Lillian Hunter, of 31 Moss street, East Fremantle, formerly of Kalgoorlie, loved father of Enace (Mrs. G. Casley} and James (East Fremantle), fond father-in-law of George and Evelyn, fond grandfather of Leonard and Mervyn Casley, fond brother of Mary (Mrs. Frape, Perth), Sarah (Mrs. Richardson) and Lydle (Mrs. Walker, Fremantle), Myrtle (Mrs, Carf, Perth), Ralph (Fremantle), John (Collie) and Sam (Perth). At rest.

FUNERAL NOTICE. HUNTER - The Friends of the late Mr. James Hunter, of the W.A.G. Railways, late of Kalgoorlie, and of 31 Moss-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Wesleyan portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, 31 Moss-streey, East Fremantle, THIS (Thursday) AFTERNOON at 3.30 o'clock. Connecting trains leave Perth at at 3.45 o'clock and Fremantle at 3.30 o'clock.

OBITUARY. The Late Mr. J. Hunter. The funeral of the late Mr. James Hunter of 31 Moss-street, East Premantle, took place in the Wesleyan portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery on April 6. The Rev. Canon E. M. Collick officiated at the graveside. The late Mr. Hunter was born in Adelaide. South Australia, in 1882 and came to this State 11 years later. He was for many years in Kalgoorlie. where he was well known and respected. He Joined the W.A.O. Railways 40 years ago and at the time of his death was an engine driver in Fremantle. During the war Mr. Hunter served as a corporal in the A.I.F., 15 Coy. A.R.O.D. and on his return continued his duties with the W.A.G.R. He was held in high esteem by his workmates and had gathered around him a large circle of friends. He leaves a widow, son and daughter to mourn their loss.

BURIAL. KARRAKATTA CEMETERY

HUNTER JAMES

Age 57 years

Place of residence EAST FREMANTLE

Date of Death 04/04/1939

Area or Denomination WESLEYAN

Section CA

Gravesite 0019A

Death of Spouse: 31 Aug 1964, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Buried Karrakatta Wesleyan CA 0019A.

Occupation: Train Engine Driver.

Note: Lived at 31 Moss St East Fremantle. Gwen Scannell said she believed he got her dad his job with the railways.

Sources

• Birth: SA BDM Birth Reg: #278/143: 1882

• Marriage: WA BDM Marriage Reg: #1263/1903

• Death: WA BDM Death Reg: #84/1939

• Death Notice: Kalgoorlie Miner (WA : 1895 - 1950) Sat 8 Apr 1939, Page 4: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/95053163

• Funeral Notice: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Thu 6 Apr 1939, Page 1: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/46380294
• Obituary. The West Australian 13/4/1939. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/46381970?searchTerm=hunter%20Pescud

• Burial: http://www2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch/details.php?id=KB00061337