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THE BORDER WATCH, SATURDApObituary.MR. THOMAS HAINES.Mr. Thomas Haines, of Tantanoola, who died in the Mount Gambler Hospital on Saturday. November 27. was borne ai Nairne, South Australia, on March 5th. 1854. and at the time of his death, was therefore 83 years and 8 months of age.Mr. Haines had a varied and interesting career. His father was James Haines an early settler in the Mount Gambler district and Thomas was one of a large family. His father married three times and deceased was born of the second wife.The aU p sisters who survive are Emma. Mrs F Nitschkc of Tantanoola; Hilda. Mrs. Opperman. Milli-crnt. The step brothers are Sam. Millicent; Steve. Tantanoola; and George. Mount Garnbier. The late Albert Haines of Millicent was a brother.On September 12. 1877, Thomas Haines was married to Georgina Wy itt. youngest daughter of the late George Duck Wyatt, second Mayor of Mount Ganibiei The ceremony was celebrated in Christ Church. Mount Gambler, the officiating minister being the Rev Francis Hooter.The best man was Henry Codring-toit and the bridesmaid Emily Cutler (Mrs. Picot i.There were eight children by the union. His wife who died in 1013 at the age of 57. r.nd five of the children predeceased him. They were Garnet A. T., 1888; Georgina. 1889; Hanford C. W.. 1917 'died of wounds inFrance during the Great Wan; Vivian G.. 1920; and W. Harry K..1929.The late Mr. Thomas Haines.Those living are Walter C. B., Tantanoola. Etlic V. B. (Mrs. H. V. Dowdell ». Kalangadoo*. Leslie M. L. Berri. South Australia. There are eleven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.UNK WITH PAST—HIS TORIC LIVERY STABLES.MU. G. BUCK WYATT'S old livery stables referred to in the obituary, now the site of Mr. P. G Brown's storePhoto by courtesy of Mr. R A Gust. Kungorong.The late Mr. James Haines came overland from Nairne. and Thomas, a young lad. had vivid memories of the journey when all their household goods were brought in a bullock waggon. The mother and younger children came in a tilt-cart.l’p to the time of his marriage he lived with his parents in the Mount Gambler district, Wyrie. and Kalan-gadoo. In 1874. while living in KalangadoO, Mr. Haines’ father had a bricK-kiln, and a two-storied homestead which was built for Mr. W. A Crouch Lowan. gives a good idea of the stability and workmanship of the bricks made so long ago.In 1877, when he married, he and bin wife lived with Mr. J. D. Wyatt, who kept livery stables, as well as a general store in Commercial Street East, in what is known now-a-days us Browne’s store About the year 1SS1 Mr. Haines launched out in business when he had a chaff store on the Bay Road on that block which is now occupied by the A.M.P. Society and the late Mr. E. J. Price's office.In 1883 he joined the Salvation Army, and was a member until the time of his death. Ho joined the Court Marian A.O.F. in 1877. and was a member of the Lodge for 60 years.It was on March 14. 1885. that J D. Wyatt died. Sometime after 1887 th*-deceased and his family lived in Rendeisham for a few years, and portion of the land in that vicinity is still called Hallelujah Farm Returning to Mount Gambicr again they lived here until July. 1894. when they shifted to Tantanoola on the day there was a shower of tinyfrogs. At that time Mr Haines was n men’s cook at Coola.There are diaries beginning at 1895 with many interesting facts, mentioning the names of people and other items. To quote a fewApril 7, 1895. bought a pair of blutcher boots 5 11. August 7. Tantanoola tiger seen by Bob Houston ; September 14. hurricane at night, roof blown off Coola stables; 1897. October 10. J. C. Kennedy, manager of Coola died; October 13. T. Kennedy. Jun., appointed overseer; December 28. E. F. Crouch appointed manager' of Coola; 1898. April 11. Earthquake tremor at Tantanoola. etc.Mr. Haines did not like to hear of anyone in want and many are the gifts that he has given to strangers, unknown to anyone but himself. He became a friend of everyone with whom he came in contact, and was looked upon as the Grand old Man’ of Tantanoola. Although he was not an active worker in public affairs, he always took a great interest in them, and he will be greatly missed.The funeral was conducted at the Mount Garnbier Cemetery, the arrangements being carried out by Mr E. E. James. The Salvation Arrnv service was conducted by Captain Smith. The prayer was offered by Envoy Allan and Envoy Amos Clarke spoke feelingly on the life of Brothel Haines. P.C R. Brother F. Ball read the Court Marian Lodge funeral service. As the coffin was being lowered into the grave the Salvation Army Band played When the Roll i called up Yonder.” There was a gathering around the graveside of many friends from the surrounding district.JCommFune:PhonCommwPhonHALLresidgaietThonThe frGi ads tonformed I terred ir cry. T leave hi Terrace, it 4 o’clo KindlyPhone 8Nti(i'Publish**SATl'Ii
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Mount Gambier Border Watch
Mount Gambier, South Australia, AU
Sat, Dec 11, 1937
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