KAKOSCHKE, Hilda Myrtle Mary died 30 May 1927
A sad death occurred here on Monday evening, when the young wife of Mr. George Kakoschke, of Redruth passed away after a short illness. The young lady was the second daughter (Hilda M. M.) of Mr. and Mrs. J. Harrison of Redruth, and had lived in Burra all her life. She was married to Mr. Kakoschke last year and was in her 21 st. year. The deepest sympathy is felt for the bereaved
husband and family as the deceased was of a very bright, happy disposition and her early death is greatly regretted
KAY, Frederick Walter 1871-23 May 1947
Advertiser 27th Mary 1947
Mr. Frederick Walter Kay, who died at Amery, McLaren Vale on Friday, was the seventh son of the late William Kay and was born at Brougham Place, North Adelaide in 1871. He was educated at Prince Alfred College, and was later associated with his father's estate agency business. At the time of his death, Mr Kay was chairman of the Phylloxera Board. In 1891 he and his brother, Herbert Kay, decided to start a wine business and bought a property about three miles from McLaren Vale. Their partnership of over 56 years was ended by Mr. Kay's death. A few years after the Phylloxera Board was set up to keep the disease out of South Australia, Mr. Kay, was elected a member and finally succeeded the late Mr. K.L. Rainsford as chairman. Mr. Kay took a keen interest in politics and worked hard for the LCL for many years, occupying various offices both with his local branch and headquarters. He was keenly interested for forestry and was a member of the board of SA Perpetual Forests Ltd. 'The industry will ell his loss very greatly', said the president of the Federal Viticultural Council (Mr. K T Hardy) yesterday. Mr. Kay was one of the 'grand old men' of the industry and his judgment was relied upon by the younger generation.
KEAN, John Joseph died 25 June 1902
Through the death of Mr. John Joseph Kean on Tuesday, at the age of 62 years, the City Corporation have lost a most
trustworthy and respected servant. Mr. Kenn resided at Boulton-street, North Adelaide, and had served the corporation for
over 30 years. At the time of his death he had For many years been ganger for Robe and MacDonnell wards. North Adelaide.
Some four months ago he became ill, and was granted six -week' leave of absence. On returning to duty, however, he again
became ill, and a fortnight ago had to take to his bed.
KEANE, Edward
Mr. Edward Keane, M.L.C, who died in Perth this week, was a member of the firm of Messrs. Keane & White, who in 1881built the railway from Hallett to Terowie, and thence to Orroroo.
The late Mr. E. Keane, M.L.C., of Perth was a brother-in-law of Sir W.H. Russell, the veteran war correspondent.
KEANE, Peter died 08 May 1934
Mr. Peter Keane, who died suddenly on May 8 at his home. Stanley street, North Adelaide, was born in County Clare, Ireland, on May 19, 1850. He arrived in Adelaide in the Lady Jocelin in 1876. He married Miss Susan DeLoughrey on the eve of his departure
from Ireland. His wife predeceased him by 35 years. He was with Adelaide's biggest contractors on the building of Government institutions and banks. Mr. Keane has left five daughters. He lived in the same home in Stanley street for 34 years.
KEANRS, John
Mr. John Kearns, of Adelaide, who died recently, was born at Riverton 63 years ago, being the eldest son of the late Michael Kearns. After leaving school he joined the service of the SA Railways, from whence in 1903 he entered the Commonwealth service in the
mail branch at the GP.O. He remained with this branch until twelve months before his death. In 1914 Mr. Kearns married Emily, the only daughter of Mr. Charles Dodd, of Mannum. He has left a widow and two children. Miss M. Kearns and Mr. L. Kearns. and three sisters. Mrs. M A. Heaney. of Semaphore; Mrs. R.Evans, of Adelaide, and Mrs. F. McGahan, of Gawler.
KEARNS, Laura died 09 April 1931
The sudden death occurred at Kapunda on April 9 of Mrs. Laura Kearns, relict of Mr. William Kearns. She was born in Ireland, and came to South Australia when a young woman. After residing for some years at Fords, Mr. and Mrs. Kearns and family removed to Kapunda. On the death of her husband, Mrs. Kearns opened a grocery business in Main-street, Kapunda which she conducted successfully until the time of her death. Mrs. Kearns was 74 years of age. The surviving members of the family are Mr William Kearns (Australian Navy), Mesdames W. Burrows (Walkerville), L. G. Harris (Gladstone), P. Daniels (Brompton), and K. Stanley (Sydney). The remains were removed from the Catholic Church, Kapunda, where a service was conducted prior to the burial at St. John's Cemetery.
KEEN, Sally died 20 February 1906
Mrs. Keen, relict of the Rev. Samuel Keen, died on Tuesday morning at the residence of her daughter (Mrs. E. J. Coombe), Ethelbert-square, Brompton, at the age of 85 years. Mrs. Keen and her husband arrived in this State in the Lord Dalival on March 6, 1853, with Sir Samuel Way, who was then a young-man. Mr. Keen was one of the early South Australian Bible Christian ministers, and he was successful, especially on the Gawler Plains, where he had several chapels, including Ebenezer, Zoar, Elain, Bethesda, and Salem. He died 36 years ago. During his ministry he was greatly assisted by Mrs.Keen, who was an enthusiastic Christian worker. For nearly 36 years she had resided at Brompton, and during that time she had been a zealous and active worker at the Bowden Church as a Bible Christian, and later as a Methodist. Mrs. Keen left two sons (Mr. F. S. Keen, of Crystal Brook; Mr. E. G. Keen, of Wallaroo Mines), four daughters (Mrs. Joseph Ashton, Mrs. J. Nieass, Mrs. J. Gould, and Mrs. E. J. Coombe), 31 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
KEENE, Ronald died 27 November 1901
The death of Mr. Ronald Keene took place at his residence, Scarborough-street, New Glenelg, on Wednesday afternoon, at the age of 50. The deceased gentleman was a son of the late Dr. Keene, of London, and was born at Hammersmith. He received his education in France. Mr. Keene arrived in the State in 1875, and received an appointment in the Railways Department in 1879, acting as paymaster for several years, but latterly he had been in the Comptroller's Office. He leaves a widow and five children. Mr. Keene was well known and highly respected by a large circle of friends.
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KELLEWAY, Thomas died 07 October 1928
Mr. Thomas Kellaway a highly esteemed resident of Kooringa, passed away at the Burra Hospital on Monday. October 8th, after a long illness. He was a native of Burra and born in the home where he himself was living prior to his last illness. He was the second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Kellaway, Kooringa, pioneers of Burra. Born on March 29th, 1858, Mr. Kellaway has lived the whole of his life here and all told only spent one month of his life outside Burra. After leaving school he worked for seven years with Messrs W. Henderson and Statton, blacksmiths, and after that took up tribute work in the Burra Mine or until failing health compelled him to retire. He has left a beautiful and valuable collection of polished malachite, nearly all his own cutting and work.
In his early manhood he was fond of and participated in sports and his family of sons today are well known on the cricket, football and tennis arenas. Fond of music he was for 20 years associated with brass bands in Burra (now extinct) and was one of their most enthusiastic members. He was also an ardent worker in the Oddfellows Lodge and for some time was President of the Juvenile Branch. For over 30 years his health has been indifferent but later in life even when suffering intensely has borne his long weakness and illness with exemplary patience and fortitude. He married Miss Elonor Reynolds of Kooringa, who predeceased him six years ago. A family of six sons survive : Messrs Tom,William, Jack, Stanley, Leslie Kellaway of Burra and Mr. Reginald Kellaway of Yongala. There are 19 grandchildren. Two of his sons Pte. Jack and Sergt. Les Kellaway M.M. with bar, saw' service right through the Great War. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, when there was a large and representative attendance, including many of 'the Lodge brethren. The pallbearers were members of the Oddfellows lodge and the Lodge service read by Bro. W. J. Woollacott, and the church service by the Rev. E. Lawson. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs C. J. Pearce and Son.
KELLAWAY, William died 29 October 1901
Mr. Wm. Kellaway, who had been a resident of Burra for 47 years, died on Tuesday. The deceased was a well-known figure here, though for several years he had been unable to work. Mr. Kellaway leaves five sons and one daughter, and 25 grandchildren. His wife predeceased him.
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KELLOCK, Adeline died 03 October 1928
Mrs. John Kellock a late resident of Burra and Districts, passed away at her daughter's '(Mrs. Mudge) residence, Baroota, on Wednesday, October 1st, at the age of 79 years and 10 months. Mrs. Kellock went there some months ago from Burra on a holiday and was taken ill and confined to her bed for six months. Her husband predeceased her some years ago. The family who survive comprise two daughters, and three sons. The latter reside in Burra, namely, Mr. Bert Sugars, the only surviving son of a former marriage and Messrs John and A. L. Kellock. The funeral took place at Kooringa and the service conducted by Rev. E. Lawson and funeral arrangements by Messrs C. J. Pearce and Son.
Headstone Burra Cemetery
KELLY, Franziska died 17 December 1905
The death occurred on Sunday at North Adelaide of Mrs. J. G. Kelly, wife, of Mr. J G. Kelly, of MacLaren Vale, and daughter of the late Herr Carl Püttmann, the well-known teacher of music. Mrs. Kelly (who was better known as Miss Franziska Helena
Marie Püttmann) was a most accomplished musician, and she graduated as bachelor of music at the Adelaide University in
1898. She was a brilliant pianist, and appeared often at public entertainments, where she invariably charmed her
audiences by her excellent playing. Herr Püttmann was for many years conductor of the Liedertafel in Adelaide.
KELLY, James died 13 March 1906
Mr. James Kelly, who had resided at Mount Templeton for 30 years, died in the Adelaide Hospital on Monday. He had been a district councillor, was president of the local agricultural society, and was a lay preacher in the Methodist Church.
KELLY, James died 14 January 1924
Register, 23 January 1924, page 8h
Mr. James Kelly, a well-known old-time jockey, horse trainer, and rough rider, died at Renmark on Monday. Thirty-two years ago he arrived there from Kapunda, where he kept the Hamilton Hotel for a number of years. In his young days he rode for the North-West Bend Station, and was known as a great buck-jump rider. He piloted a considerable number of winners for Dr. Hamilton, of Kapunda, and in the districts around there he was counted a skilful horseman on the flat or over fences. One of the best horses Mr. Kelly ever owned was The Rake, and with it he won many hurdle events. When racing he never used spurs, and he seldom carried a whip. Mr. Kelly, who was 70 years old, was born at Hamilton. He has left a widow, five sons, and three daughters.
KELSEY, William died 2 Feb 1937
Mr. William Kelsey, 72, of Beck street, Henley Beach, who died at his residence on Tuesday, was a prominent man of Henley for 47 years. His father, the late Mr. Edward Kelsey was one of the P&O Steamship Coy’s representatives at Albany W.A. when it was the first port of call in Australia for mail steamers. Mr. William Kelsey was born at Yarradale, W.A. and he came to South Australia at 10 years of age and resided with his parents at Kermode street, North Adelaide. As a young man he was a member for 16 years of the North Adelaide Volunteer Fire Brigade before the Metropolitan Fire Brigade was formed, and later joined the metropolitan brigade. Mr. Kelsey was in business at North Adelaide, and later at Henley until 1916 when he retired. He took an active interest in local affairs at Henley, and was a vice-president of the local football club. He was on the committee of the first Henley Carnival in 1905, and this year was elected a life member of the Carnival Committee. He has left a widow (formerly Miss Mary Emily Goerecke of Tanunda), two sons. Messrs. E. W. Kelsey (Seaton Park) and A. W. Kelsey (Lockleys) and two daughters, Mesdames J W. Robertson (Gawler) and C. G. McDonald (Strathalbyn).
KEMBLE, Elizabeth Ann died 25 May 1931
Mrs. Geo. Kemble, who died on May 25, was a pioneer resident of the Baldina district and Burra. Born at Reduth, Cornwall, on May 1, 1846. She came to Australia in 1864, and resided at Adelaide for a while with her grandparents. She then went to Paratoo station and later was married to Mr. Geo. Kemble, who took up land at Baldina, where they resided until the death of Mr. Kemble in 1915. The widow then removed to Kooringa. Although 85 years of age, Mrs. Kemble, until a few weeks ago was in good health. Of a family of nine children six survive —Messrs. W. G. Kemble, Edgar Kemble, and Horace Kemble, and Mrs. Woodman, Mrs. W. Wilks and Mrs. J. Weston, all of Kooringa. There are 23 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
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KENDELL, Mary died 29 August 1910
The death is announced of Mrs. Mary Kendell, of Wilsden street, North Walkerville at the age of 77 years. The deceased was born in County Londonderry, Ireland, and arrived in South Australia in the Roman Empire in 1848. She lived for many years at Tungkillo, and after wards at Minlacowie. She had resided at North Walkerville for the last 10 years. She left four sons, four daughters, 33 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Courtesy of Ian Turnbull
KENNEDY, Ellen Jane nee POWER died 20 October 1934.
The late Mrs JJ Kennedy
A foundation member of the Catholic Community in Goodwood, and one of the most charitable and respected ladies in the state, the late Mrs JJ Kennedy, of Goodwood, passed to her eternal reward on Mon Oct 29th. She had received the Last Sacraments and Rites of the Church, and was attended during her illness by the Right Rev Mgr. Hourigan, VG and Rev Father W Russell.
Born in Tipperary, Ireland on June 2, 1864, she was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs C Power, of Goodwood. With her parents she arrived in South Australia in 1874. With her parents she was intimately associated with the erection of the Holy Cross Church , Goodwood and there she united in marriage to Mr JJ Kennedy in the year 1886.
The deceased lady was a tireless worker for the interests of the Catholic Community. In all bazaars and fetes organized to pay of The Church debt her assistance was gladly and generously given. Likewise as regards the great charitable institution in Goodwood, the Orphanage, she was a faithful and practical worker. Mrs Kennedy was a member of the first Orphanage Committee , and until her health broke down, she had considerable influence in promoting the welfare of the children in the institution. Failing health prevented her from continuing the work she loved, and death bought the reward of her charities.
Her husband, two sons, and five daughters survive her. With the exception of one son and two daughters who reside in Victoria, her relatives are Parishioners of Holy Cross Goodwood. May she rest in peace.
KENNEDY, James Joseph died 08 August 1947
Death of a pioneer member: Another member who has given many years' service as an Officer , Bro James Joseph Kennedy, has been called to his eternal reward at the age of 87 years. Jim Kennedy joined the Society (HACBS) at St Ignatius branch, Norwood, on June21st, 1882 and held the office of Branch Secretary for 40 years, retiring in 1930 on account of advancing years. He was closely associated with all Hibernian Movements during his term of office and represented his branch at many annual District meetings. Both in the Norwood and Goodwood Parishes he was ever active in assisting church and charitable functions and gave great service to the Goodwood Orphanage. His remains were removed from the Church of the Holy Cross, Goodwood, on Saturday morning to the Catholic Cemetery West Tce., in the presence of a large attendance of Hibernians. Pall bearers were Bros TL Rafferty, WS Murphy, F Morrissey and the secretary and chairman trustee of the Cosmopolitan Friendly Society.!
The late Bro TJ Kennedy PGP(1913-1914) was a brother of the deceased. May the souls of all the deceased members rest in peace.
KENNEDY, Mary died 08 April 1930
The death occurred recently of Mrs. Mary Kennedy, of South Payneham, at the age of 79. She was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. Middleton, well known at Port Adelaide, where she spent the major portion of her life. She married Mr. Frederick W. Kennedy, who was at one time mayor of Semaphore. On the death of her husband 22 years ago, she moved to Burnside. She was a well-known supporter of all branches of church effort, and did splendid work for the Red Cross during the war, for which she received a certificate. Mrs. Kennedy was also fond of music, and at one time took an active part in musical circles. For the last four years she had lived in a nursing home at South Payneham, where her death occurred. She leaves two sons, Messrs. H. M. W. Kennedy, who was a winner of an Elder Scholarship at the Conservatorium, and is now teaching music in England: and E. F. M. Kennedy, who lives at Ashford Estate.
KENNER, Joseph died 11 July 1904
Mr. Joseph Kenner, of Gover Street, North Adelaide, was taken ill suddenly on Sunday night, July 10, when returning home from his duties as a train driver, and soon after 7 o'clock on Monday morning he succumbed to syncope. The deceased was 62 years of age, and was only four years old when he arrived in South Australia.
KENNEY, Albert Edward died 8 June 1946
Mr. A. E. Kenney Dead; Swimming Star
Mr. Albert Edward Kenney, who died at the age of 67 years at his residence, Rundle street, today, was the founder of amateur swimming in South Australia. In 1907 he founded the South Australian Amateur Swimming Association, and was for many years secretary. He was a breaststroke swimming star, his best time for 100 yards being 1 min. 15 3-5 sec. which stood for more than 30 years, until Jim Johnson, State champion, clipped a second off the time. Last year Mr. Kenny took part in a cavalcade of swimming at the Unley Crystal Pool, demonstrating the various strokes.
KENNY, Michael died 11 May 1892
THE LATE MR. KENNY.
Great regret was felt at Colton when it became known that Mr. Michael Kenny, of Bally McKenny, had died at 5 o'clock on Wednesday morning May 11. Mr. Kenny was born at Six-Mile. Bridge, County Clare, Ireland, on December 24, 1809. He was the son of a tenant farmer whose ancestors had resided in the county as far back as there is any traditional account. Mr. Kenny was well known in connection with every movement in favour of the rights of the tenant farmers of Ireland, and he used to say:—"My poor mother never ate a meal but she spoke of the rent and wondered how it was to be paid." Only last year Mr. Kenny was presented with a gold medal by the Irish National Federation of Adelaide, and it bore this inscription: "Presented to Michael Kenny by the Irish National Federation for his lifelong service to the cause of Ireland," on the other side was "God save Ireland" in Celtic letters. Mr. Kenny had borne the ups and downs of early colonial life, having sailed out of Cork Harbour on November 5, 1841, in the ship Brankin Moor, of London, commanded by Captain David Smith. Dr. Hughy was the surgeon and the ship carried a full compliment of immigrants, who landed in Launceston on April 6, 1842. After a short stay in Tasmania Mr. Kenny came to South Australia and settled at Morphett Vale, where he married Mrs. Daniel Herreen, who survives him. He also leaves four sons and one daughter, of whom one son is a hotelkeeper in Broken Hill, while the other three are farmers in this district, and the daughter is married to Mr. Thos. P. Cash, who is also settled in the neighbourhood. Mr. Kenny resided in Morphett Vale for several years, where he was one of the chief movers in connection with the building of the Catholic church there, which was one of the first Catholic churches built out of Adelaide. He removed to the Sheaoak Log in 1855, and afterwards to Yorke's Peninsula, where he also proved himself a good churchman, while it was chiefly through his exertion that a church was built and opened free of debt in Colton. On May l7, 1865, Mr. Kenny and other well-known farmers formed the Light Farmers' Club, at Freeling, which did much in the interest of land reform. He was one of the first farmers to leave for southern Yorke's Peninsula, where he selected land in May, 1870. He was a member of the first district council in southern Yorke's Peninsula, and after a lapse of a few years his farm became too small for his grown up family; so when the hundred of Colton was opened in September, 1876, they selected land there. Mr. Kenny took an active part in all public matters until his eyesight failed him, but he was able to attend meetings until quite recently, and only took to his bed two days before his death. He had his senses up to the last, and he said to a neighbor a few hours before be breathed his last, "Have you heard of the split between John Dillon and Tim Healey? God help poor Ireland between them".
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KENTISH, Elizabeth died 04 November 1905
Miss Elizabeth Kentish, who had resided at Wellington-square, North Adelaide, for a long time, was in her 80th year at the time of her death, and had resided in the State 67 years. She carne to South Australia from London with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. James Kentish, and arrived at Holdfast Bay in 1837. The family consisted of four sons and two daughters, and Mr. Henry Kentish, of Kew, Victoria, is the only member of the family now living. Miss Kentish left 33 nephews and nieces, 50 great-nephews and nieces, and two great-great-nieces.
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KENTISH, James died 25 August 1902
Mr. James Kentish, who died at Clarence Park on Monday at the age of 79 years, was a colonist of over 6O years. He first
lived on the Goodwood-road, but resided near Laura for 25 years. Mr. Kentish was a member of the Flinders-street Baptist
Church when the Rev. Silas Mead was the pastor, and afterwards of the Laura Baptist Church. Of late he had attended the
church at Goodwood. He leaves 3 sons, 3 daughters, and l8 grandchildren. He was born in London on July 11, 1823, and
arrived at Holdfast Bay in the ship Canton on May 1, 1838.
KERR, Bruce Fotheringham died 24 September 1941
Mr. Bruce Fotheringham Kerr whose death occurred on Wednesday night in tragic circumstances, was one of the Gawler district's most valued members. He was born at Gawler 46 years ago and was the son of the late Mr. David Kerr. of Quindoo Park, situated between Gawler and Roseworthy. He succeeded his father as one of the best known graziers of the district, and was a well known identity at the cattle market. He served as a sergeant in the 43rd Battalion in the Great War. and always took a great interest in the affairs of the returned soldiers, being for several years president of the Gawler branch of the RSL. He was a member of the Mudla Wirra District Council for 14 years, during four years of which term he was chairman. Mr. Kerr was also a trustee of the Hutchinson Hospital, Gawler, and a member of the board of management. Roseworthy also claimed his interest, and he was chairman of the Roseworthy Hall Committee and Soldiers Farewell Committee. A widow, two sons, and a daughter survive.
Farmer Fatally Injured
GAWLER, September 25.
Mr. Bruce Fotheringham Kerr 46, farmer, of Quindoo Park, near Roseworthy, was fatally injured near the Little Para at about 8 p.m.
yesterday. A car he was driving hit a stationary lorry, and he was thrown against a passing lorry,which had struck his car
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KERR, John Henry died 04 April 1932
Captain J. H. Kerr, who died on Monday, was born at Goolwa seventy-five years ago. For many years the "Skipper." as he was popularly known, was in command of Whytes fleet of River Murray steamers. He subsequently was proprietor of the rail
way refreshment rooms at Murray Bridge, and later acquired the Bridgeport Hotel there. For the past twenty years he had lived in retirement in Adelaide. A widow survives
KIDMAN, Thomas died 21 December 1926
Mr. Thomas Kidman of Netley Park Narracoorte, whose death was reported in "The Advertiser" on Tuesday, was one of the pioneers of the South-East. He was an elder brother of Sir Sidney Kidman, being the third of six sons, and was born at Fifth Creek in 1852. He had been in the South-East for well over 50 years, taking up land at Struan when it was open for practically free selection. His life had not been a particularly eventful one, although he had gradually accumulated a huge holding of land in the vicinity of Narracoorte and Penola, sufficient, at any rate, to give seven of his eight surviving sons independent holdings. The only trip abroad he made was when he kept a store for a short time on the gold diggings near Wilcannia. Fever broke out on the field and Mr. Kidman left, telling his brother at the time that he would not stay there for £1,000 a year. He was married twice, and had nine sons and two daughters. The eldest son died in Queensland while droving on the Georgina some years ago. The youngest is 24 years of age, and the average height of the boys is 6 feet 3 inches. Three of them served in the A.I.F., one of them winning a Military Cross. Sir Sidney Kidman left by the Melbourne express for Narracoorte yesterday afternoon to attend the funeral. He had had no idea that his brother was ill until he received a telephone message on Monday night. His death is believed to be due to his having been thrown out of a buggy about six months ago, when he sustained injuries necessitating a surgical operation.
KIDNER, Caroline died 28 August 1907
Mrs Kidner, wife of Dr. S. Kidser, died on Wednesday morning at residence of one of her daughters (Mrs. J. Brooker), at the age of ??. Mrs. Kidner was an old colonist, and a member of the Hindmarsh Church of Christ and had been twice married, and left one son. Mr. C Black, of Western Australia, and four daughters-Mrs. J. Howard (Hindmarsh), Mrs. G. Matthews (Overee), Mrs. J. Brooker (Croydon), and Mrs. T. Hubbard (York), besides 33 grandchildren. and a number of great-grandchildren.
KIEREL, Elizabeth died 29 December 1901
On Sunday morning Mrs. Elizabeth Keirel, relict of Mr. Matthew Keirel, a colonist of over 50 years, died at Coglin street, Brompton Park, at the age of 74 years.
KILSBY, Rex Henry died 25 June 1950
Mr. Rex H. Kilsby, who died at Rose Park Private Hospital at the age of 57 years on June 25, was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W Kilsby, of Glenelg, and formerly of Glen Forslan, Blanchetown and Mt. Gambier. Mr. Kilsby began business 27 years ago in the leather and footwear trade, and was an active member of the CTA and Freemasons. He was educated at Prince Alfred College. He leaves a widow. Mr. Kilsby 's son Max, who was in the RAAF. lost his life in Eng land in World War II.
KING, Eliza died 06 May 1916
The death has been announced of an old colonist, Mrs. King at her residence, Rundle-street, Kent Town. Mrs. King arrived here in the Oriana in 1840. Her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. G. Hichox, of Sussex, with their 10-year-old daughter; landed at Holdfast Bay, close to the old tree. The family took up a section of land and named it Enfield, after the place they came from, and there they resided for many years. In 1847 the daughter married Mr. Charles King. With him she, spent many years among the northern copper mines, finally settling at Kent Town, where she had resided for 20 years. Mr. King died nine years ago. Mrs. King left one son (Mr George King, of Kent Town), two daughters (Mrs. Air, of Magill, and Mrs. Dolphin, of Maylands), 21 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren.
KING, Emma died 01 July 1902
Mrs. Emma King, an old and respected resident of the State, and widow of Mr. T. J. King, an ex-Mayor of Port Adelaide,
died at her residence, Gladstone-road, Mile End, on Tuesday night, aged 80 years. For . many years she resided with her husband at Port Adelaide, and assisted him in the management of his school. Mr. F. King, the late town inspector of Port Adelaide, was a son.
KING, John
Mr. John King, of Hackham, who died recently, was the fifth son of the late Mr. Thomas Layton King, of Morphett Vale, who was one of the oldest pioneers of that district. Mr. John King was married to Miss Sarah Holly, daughter of Mr. Charles Holly, of Hackham. The
couple went to live at Noarlunga, where Mr. King carried on farming until he retired a few years ago to reside at Hackham. He was connected with the Methodist Church, and afterwards with the Morpbett Vale Baptist Church. He has left a widow and four children Mr Ernest King, of Noarlunga; Mr Layton King, of Morphett Vale; Mrs. P. Pentelow. of Malvem; and Mrs Harold Rimes, of Clarence Park. There are eight grandchildren.
KING, Patrick snr. died 19 November 1917
KING nee CROSSMAN, Susan died 21 November 1933
Mrs. Susan King died Nairne on November 21, in her 82nd year, having been born in Coromandel Valley on 12 April, 1852. She was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. J.Y. Crossman and married Mr. W.F. King, the eldest son of the late Mr. J.W. King, in Nairne on June 3, 1873. Leaving Nairne in 1877, Mr. & Mrs.King carried on farming at Hawker for a number of years, but scanty rainfall, hot winds, and drought made them vacate the district for Kavina, Victoria, where they successfully farmed for 25 years, after which they returned to their old home at Nairne. Mrs. King was buried in Nairne cemetry, the Rev. Edgar Miller conducting the service. She leaves Mr. W.F. King in Nairne: two sons, Messrs. John and Frederick King, of Kavina and three daughters, Mrs Champness and Mrs. Staehr, both of Kavinaand Mrs. Varras, of Miram South, Victoria. There are 36 grandchildren and three great grand children, all in Victoria.
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KINGSBURY, John died 06 July 1910
A SUDDEN DEATH.
Eurelia, July 8.
General regret was felt throughout this district yesterday when it became known that Ganger Kingsbury, of the Railway Department, had died suddenly the previous night. He had started to come home on his tricycle from work, and the grade being heavy, and a strong head wind blowing, he pulled off to let the other two men on the trolly precede him. He then appeared all right, but when darkness came on, and he did not reach home, a search was made, and he was picked up
alongside his tricycle dead. The tricycle was partly on the line, so it is surmised that the heart seizure was brought on by the exertion of pulling against the wind, and in putting the tricycle back on the line. Mr. Kingsbury who was between 60
and 70 years of age had resided in the district for about 27 years. He left a widow and grown-up family.
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KIRBY, Aimee Coles died 28 August 1904
Much regret will be- felt concerning the death of Miss Aimee Coles Kirby, daughter of the Rev. J. C. Kirby, of Port Adelaide.
The young lady had been an invalid for the last three years.
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KITHER, William
OBITUARY.
MR. WILLIAM KITHER. SUDDEN DEATH IN LONDON. LONDON, January 24.
The sudden death is announced in Lon- don of Mr. William Kither, ex-alderman of the city of Adelaide, who was on a visit to Europe. The news of the death of Mr. William Kither came as a surprise and a source of great regret to the citizens of Adelaide, for few men had made themselves so popular or had been so generally es- teemed. His kindly philanthropic heart was well known and his many gene- rous actions will long remain fresh and green in the memories of those who bene- fited by them. Not only was Mr. Kither active in charitable work in Adelaide, but when he visited England in 1886 he provided an entertainment for 1,000 little waifs in the East-End of London. This was a characteristic manifestation of Mr. Kither's big, warm heart. The citizens of Adelaide will remember his goodness all through the severe winter of 1884 when he proved his practical sympathy by keeping open a soup kitchen for the benefit of those who were in need. In support of organised philanthropic institutions and bodies, Mr. Kither's name always figured. He was a life governor of the Children's Hospital, and also the Blind, Deaf, and Dumb Asylum, and he served for ten years on the board of management of the Adelaide Hospital. His influence was also exerted to secure the passage of the Act for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and he did his best to ensure humane principles being enforced. As a business man Mr. Kither was widely known and respected. His liberal, broad-minded, and progressive nature earned him many friends and admirers. The city benefited substantially by his operations, for some handsome buildings remain as lasting monuments to his foresight and enterprise. The big butchering business he founded gives pro- fitable employment to many men. In his civic capacity he had an honorable career. He was elected as a councillor in 1881 and two years later gained the posi- tion of alderman, which he retained for ten years. On several occasions he was asked to contest the mayoralty, but though he appreciated the honor he declined to come forward. Mr. Kither's career marked him as one of South Australia's most public spirited citizens. He was born at Bow Bromley, Middlesex, in 1843, and received his early education at Morden Hall, Surrey. His mother was a quakeress and a personal friend of Elizabeth Fry's. He saw the great exhibition of 1851, and remembered the famous Great Eastern being built at the Isle of Dogs. He also remembered the funeral of the Duke of Wellington. With his parents he arrived in South Australia in 1855 on the sailing vessel Constance, under the command of Captain Bagot. His father established himself as a butcher, and when he died in 1869 Mr. William Kither succeeded to the business, which is now one of the two largest butchering enterprises in the State. His name in commercial circles was a synonym for all that was honorable, straightforward, and upright. Mr. Kither's home at Mount Lofty is well known, and the beautifully laid out grounds were a keen delight to the owner. Many original improvements were introduced, which made the garden one of the show places of the district. The surviving sons of the late Mr. Kither are Messrs. James Kither, John S. Kither, and Clarence M. Kither, who are interested in his butchering business; Mr. Herbert Kither (of Bennett & Fisher), and Mr. William Kither (of New South Wales). The daughters are: — Mrs James Vicars, whose husband was formerly Adelaide city engineer, but who now resides in New South Wales; Mrs. H. L. Jackman, Mrs. A. L. Taylor, and Mrs. Roy Taylor, A correspondent writes: — 'There were few men who had a more kindly disposition than the late Mr. William Kither, who used to delight to talk of the friendly relations which existed between himself and his employees, in whom he took a fatherly interest. He rarely used a cross word to any of them, and even when it became necessary to rebuke an employee for some careless act he spoke in such a way that the punishment was not accepted in a bad spirit. The marked affection he had for his family was extended to his faithful old employees, whom he used to regard as men worthy of as much consideration in certain respects as his sons. 'These men,' he said on one occasion, 'have helped me to build up my big business, and I have learnt to respect and honor them, aye, even love them I might say, for we have grown old together, and no better men ever served a master, and I have tried to make them believe no better master ever served his men.' He was one of the most lovable of men, and I have never met a man who was so absolutely devoted to his sons, who were equally devoted to him. A kinder heart never beat than the heart of William Kither.
KLAU fmly KLAR nee RAMM, Juliane died 22 May 1931
Mrs. Julianne Klau (nee Ramm), who died at Tweedvale on Friday, May 22,was one of the oldest residents in the district. Born at Posen, Germany, on April 5, 1842, she emigrated to Australia with her parents in 1851, and settled at Lobethal (now Tweedvale). She was twice married, first to Mr. Johann Klar, and the second time to Mr. George Daniel Klau. With her second husband she lived for some years at Dutton and Mannum. The children living are:—Mr. Adolph Klar of O'Halloran Hill; Mr. Charles Klar, of Tweedvale; Mrs. Anna Stasinowske, of Gawler; Mr. Gustav Klau, of Port Lincoln; Mrs Emma Wilstead, of Balhannah, and Mrs. Hulda Schoell, ofTweedvale. There are 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was a foundation member of the Lutheran Women's Guild, and a regular attendant at the meetings throughout the 26 years of its existence. Her death,at the age of 89 years, followed a very brief illness. Her mortal remains werelaid to rest in the Tweedvale Cemetery on Sunday, May 24. The Rev.Theo. Lutze officiated at the house and graveside.
Headstone Lobethal General Cemetery
KLEEMAN, Harry
Mr. Harry Kleeman, who died at Murray Bridge recently at the age of 64, took a great interest in the dairying industry and was a keen breeder of Friesian cattle. His property, Cliffside Friesian Stud, was known throughout Australia. Mr. Kleeman was born at Walton,
near Seppeltsfield, and in 1908 was married to Miss Lydia Milde, of Point Pass. He farmed at Balaklava for six years, and later Mr. and Mrs. Kleeman and their family were pioneer settlers at Mypolonga, in which district they lived for 31 years. Mr. Kleeman retired four years ago. He has left a widow, two daughters and a son.
KLEMM, Sophia Ernestine Mathilde died 16 April 1953
Mrs. Sophie E. M. Klemm, who died at Clare at the age of 61, was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alf Becker. Born at Caltowie,
she moved with her parents at the age of nine to Laura. She married Mr. Arthur Klemm, of Wirrabara, in 1918, and the couple farmed at Brinkworth until 1946, when they retired to Tanunda, moving to Clare three years later. She is survived by her husband, one son (Mr. Reg Klemm, of Brinkwortn) and four grandchildren.
KLOSE, Gottlob Theodor died 22 April 1931
The late Mr. Gottlob Theodor Klose,of Birdwood, whose death occurred recently, was born in Birdwood on December 18, 1877. Mr. Klose was interested in the welfare of the town, and was a zealous worker for the local Lutheran Church. For some years he was head miller in Messrs. F. Pflaum and Company's mill. In 1890 he was married to Miss Ida Maria Boerth, of Tweedvale. On February 20 last Mr. and Mrs. Klose celebrated their silver wedding. Mr. Klose had been in ill health for a considerable time. There is one son (Mr. Howard Klose) and two daughters (Misses Ella and Frieda Klose). Messrs. O. Klose (Tanunda), C. Klose (Tweedvale), and E. Klose (Adelaide) are bothers.
Headstone Birdwood Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery
KNABE, August Christian died 14 February 1903
The death occurred, after a lingering illness extending over 10 years, on Saturday of Mr. August Christian Knabe, of Elizabeth street, Adelaide. He was born at Hamburg Germany, on March 4, 1828, and having lost his parents came to Australia in the
ship Stemwerder, arriving on January 12th 1849. His life for the first few years was one of many hardships, until the Victorian,
diggings were discovered, and with many others from South Australia he decided to seek his fortune over the border. He was however, not very successful. He afterwards went into business in Morphett-street, Adelaide, as mattress and bedding manufacturer, and remained there for 33 years. In 1886 he was obliged, owing to failing health to give up business, and had from that time till his death lived a quiet life. He was connected with the Pirie-street Methodist Church from the day of its opening, 51 years, ago, and with the exception of the last year or two had been a constant attendant. He was of a retiring disposition and never took an active part in public matters. He left a wife, three daughters, and two sons. One son is Mr. J. H. Knabe, of Messrs. Pengelley & Knabe, and the other is Mr. Ernest Knabe. The daughters are Mesdames George Edwards. Jas. Dixon, and Thomas Skuce. At the Pirie street Church last evening fitting reference was made to the death of Mr. Knabe, and the hymn "The Christian's good-night" was sung by the choir.
KNIGHT, Charles died 10 December 1931
Mr. Charles Knight, who died on Thursday, was born in London in 1844, and came to South Australia in the early eighties. He was employed for many years as boatswain in ships trading between London and Continental ports. He subsequently joined the
Railway Department at Port Pirie, and under the Loco. Superintendent (Mr. B. F. Rushton), proved invaluable In many accidents due to washaways, including the notable Wallaway accident in 1901. He retired when 70. He has left a widow, but there is no family.
KNIGHT, G (93rd birthday celebrations)
Mr. G Knight, of Orroroo, who celebrated his ninety-third birthday on January 6, is one of the oldest residents of the district, having settled there about 42 years ago. Mr. Knight was born at Ridgemond, Bedford. He was married in England to Miss E Timms on October 25, 1847. Mr. Knight came to Australia with his wife and two children in 1855. His first work in Australia was on farms. In 1859 he took up land at Middleton and farmed on his own account. He removed to Orroroo in 1876 and grew wheat for about 20 years. At the age of 70 he bought land in the township of Orroroo. He carted all the stone and material for his house, which he built himself, besides making a nice garden, which he is still able to look after. Mr. Knight was a Methodist local preacher for over 40 years.
KNUCKEY, Richard died 12 June 1860
Advertiser 16th June, 1860
KOORINGA [From our own Correspondent.] June 14,1860.
CORONER'S INQUEST.-
An inquest touching the death of an engine-driver, at the Burra Mine, named Richard Hunckey, was held at the Aberdeen Hotel, Aberdeen, on Thursday, the 14th instant. The deceased was a man much addicted to intoxicating drinks, and few who knew him are surprised at his untimely death. On Sunday last he started from Kooringa for Mintaro, a distance of 20 miles, on a horse. On Monday he returned as far as the Cross Roads Inn, a distance of four miles from the Burra. He drank at the fast place two glasses of rum hot and a nobbler, and then started for Kooringa. Immediately after his departure from the inn, a very heavy storm of rain and wind set in. He did not return home that night nor the next morning, and enquiries were instituted. On Wednesday morning a man, horse hunting, found him lying with his face and ears totally immersed in a pool of water, his chest on a little hillock, and feet in another pool of water. He was quite dead and stiff, and the blood, by gravitation, had settled in his face, thus shewing he must have lain there some time. The police were called, and on searching the body, his watch, some money, and the appearance of his clothes, clearly evinced that no one had robbed him, or had been concerned in his death. The ground having been saturated with heavy rain since he had fallen, no tracks could be found to throw any light upon the manner in which he died, with the exception of one indentation in the soil, so imperfect that the witnesses, would not swear whether it was the impression of a horse's foot or a man's knee, such as would be produced by a fall. The Jury could not from the evidence conclude that the man was intoxicated at the time of his" fall, but contented themselves with merely stating that the deceased being an incompetent rider, was thrown from horse and perished.
Deceased has left a wife and five children to deplore his loss.
KRONCKE, Mary died 16 June 1903
DEATH OF AN OLD COLONIST
Burra, June 17.
An old resident of Burra and district (Mrs. Mary Kroncke) died yesterday at the residence of her son-in-law (Mr. W. H. Hardy), Kooringa, after a few days' ill- ness. The deceased arrived in South Australia upwards of 60 years ago with her late husband, Mr. Carl Kroncke, in one of the first boats coming from Hamburg, Germany. They lived for some time on the site of Hindley-street, Adelaide, in a tent, after which they went north as far as the Gawler Plains, and later, to the locality of Mount Remarkable, where the husband was engaged in shepherding before any fences were erected. During the rush to the Victorian gold diggings they moved to Forrest Creek. Again returning to South Australia, they resided for some time at Wirrabara, thence they came to Burra. Mr. Kroncke died 14 years ago. There are three children at present alive-Mrs. W. H. Hardy (Burra), Mrs. Thomas Mountford (of Adelaide), and Mr. William Kroncke (West Australia).
KRUGER, August Friedrich 1826 - 21 November 1903
NURIOOTPA.
November 24 Mr. A. F. Kruger, an old colonist, died at his residence, Nuriootpa, on Saturday evening, after a painful illness, extending over six months. Mr. Kruger Avas born at Potsdam, Germany, in 1826, and arrived in South Australia in 1855. The year following his arrival he settled at Tanunda, and started brickmaking. In the same year he moved to Bethel, and took up farming, but later on he became engine driver at the old Daveyston mill. In 1859 he again tried farming at Keyneton, where he lived for 20 years, and there reared a large family. Mr. Kruger took a trip to Germany in 1881, and on his return he settled ¡it Nuriootpa, where he carried on a brewing business. For the last two or three years he had lived in retirement owing to ill-health. He left a family of seven sons and three daughters, and there are 39 great-grandchildren
Headstone Nuriootpa Cemetery
KRUMMEL, Karl Gustav Adolph died 04 September 1903
Monday 7th September 1903
DEATH OF AN OLD COLONIST.
Mount Gambier, September 5.
One of the oldest residents in Mount Gambier, and the oldest business man in the town, died at Ins residence, Compton-street, on Friday morning. Mr. Charles Krummel, the gentleman referred to, once was well-known throughout the South-East as a machinist and general blacksmith: Mr. Krummel arrived from Prussia in the early fifties, and after spending year in Adelaide he carne to Mount Gambier and followed his trade with fair success. The town was then a mere collection of huts, and it was left for the early pioneers to improve on these primitive structures. The deceased remembered the main street of Mount Gambier being used as a racecourse When the agricultural industry began to establish itself, Mr. Krummel was called upon to use his efforts to meet the requirements of "cockies" in the way of farm implements, and he designed and manufactured the first iron plough used in the South-East. After continuing business for about 35 years he retired. He was particularly respected for his generosity and liberal mindedness. With two other gentlemen he founded the present Lutheran Church. He was the last of the founders of the late German Club, and also the oldest member in the town of the Ancient Order of Foresters. About four years ago the deceased was seized with an attack of paralysis, and after having suffered seven subsequent attacks, the last of which occurred about three weeks ago, he became seriously ill, and passed away quietly. Mr. Krummel was a resident of Mount Gambier for 49 years, and was 75 years of age. He left a widow, nine children, and 20 grandchildren.
Headstone Mount Gambier Lake Terrace Cemetery
KUCHEL, Gottlieb 1838 - 02 June 1902
Advertiser 14th June 1902
DEATH OF AN OLD COLONIST.
Mr. Gottlieb Kuchel, who died recently at Kanmnntoo was born in Germany. He arrived in South Australia in the year 1838 by the ship Prince George, and with his parents settled al Hahndorf. Mr. Kuchel married in 1848, and for some time was engaged in agricultural pursuits. Later on he became the proprietor of the Wool Park estate, near Kanmantoo, now the property of Mr. T. Hope Murray, who uses the run for stud purposes. Mr. Kuchel, who was in his 82nd year, has left 10 children (six sons and four daughters), 70 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral took place at Callington on June 4, and a large number of the deceased's friends gathered at the graveside
Headstone Callington Cemetery
KUHNEL, Harry Eras died 07 November 1905
Regret will be felt concerning the death of Mr. H. E. Kuhnel, brother of Mr. W. Kuhnel, the well-known importer of pianos, which occurred at his residence, Kent Town, on Tuesday morning, after a painful illness. Mr. H. E. Kuhnel was for the last 13 years piano-tuner in his brother's warehouse, and prior to undertaking that duty he was associated with the late Mr. Gottfried Kuhnel from the commencement of the firm's business. He was highly respected by all who knew him, both for his skill in his work and for his social qualities. He left a widow and one son.
KUHNEL, Johann Gottlieb died 11 July 1902
Mr. G. Kuhnel, a well-known old colonist died at North Adelaide on Friday, at the age of 88 years. He was born at Schleisse Prussia, and came to this state in the ship Paulina. He landed on September 2, 1847. He entered business in Hindley-street as a cabinetmaker, and afterwards built the Phoenix Hotel in that thoroughfare. At one time Mr. Kuhnel owned a half-share in the premises known as White's Rooms, where the Tivoli Theatre now stands. In 1873 he opened business in Rundle-street as a piano importer, but seven years later removed to Pirie street, where he remained for 21 years. Mr. Kuhnel was very successful in the piano trade, and retired from business ten ¡years ago, when he divided his property
among his children, Mr. W. Kuhnel taking over the business, which he is still carrying on. Mr. Kuhnel has left one daughter,
Mrs. Alfred Smart, and three sons, Dr. G. A. Kuhnel, who is at present in America, Mr. H. E. Kuhnel, and Mr. W. Kuhnel.