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OBITUARY.
MR. john Travers, of Murray Bridge,
who death was announced in "The
Advertiser" yesterday, was born at
Rice's Creek, near Auburn, in 1867. He
was the first member of Parliament
to advocate the construction of the
Tod River reservoir.
the Dublin Hotel in that town. At
different times they conducted the
Buck's Head Hotel, East Adelaide, and
refreshment rooms at Gawler. Port
He was born in 1863, and took an active
part in all matters pertaining to the
welfare of the districts in which he
lived.
Mrs. Charlton, who died at the re
sidence of her son, Mr. A. H. Charlton,
Kingston-terrace, North Adelaide, on
Friday, at the age of 81, came to
South Australia in the ship Hesperus,
in 1878, with her husband and onlr
child. Her husband died eight years
ago. Mr. and Mrs. Charlton will be
remembered by travellers on the
northern line years ago, as they opened
a refreshment stall at Haniley Bridge
Railway-station, where they remained
for 16 years, and also had charge of
Adelaide, and Terowie. Mrs. Charl
ton in later years was a constant at
tendant at St. Cyprian's Church, North
Adelaide. Her naturally waved white
hair gave her a striking appearance
She was of a kindly disposition and
will be greatly missed by a large circle
of mends. She left one son and five
grandchildren.
Mr. August Wilhelm Dohnt, who was
killed in a road accident near Point
Pass last week was born at Emu Downs
in 1874, being the oldest son of Mr.
and Mrs. J. A. Dohnt. He was edu
cated at the Emu Downs and Roberts
town schools. In February, 1906. he
married Miss Martha Schild, of Point
Pass. After living at Robertstown for
two years, they settled on the
farm at Point Pass. Mr. Dohnt was
of a kindly and obliging disposition,
and was well liked by a large circle of
relatives and friends. He left a widow,
three daughters, and one son.
Mr. William Tavender, whose death
was announced recently, was a promi
nent business man in the lower north.
Mrs. Walker, whose death occurred
at her residence. Port Augusta, on Au
gust 14, at the age of 77 years, had
been a resident of the district for over
30 years. During that period she made
many friends, although she preferred
a quiet life to public activities. She
leaves a family of two sons and three
daughters—Messrs. Claude and E. C.
Walker, and Mesdames N. Jones and
C. Yates, and Miss E. Walker, all of
Port Augusta. One son was killed in
the Great War.
Mrs. Quinn, wife of Mr. Jdines Quinn,
who died recently at Jamestown, at
the age of 85, was one of the oldest
native born South Australians. She was
bom at Dry Creek, and was a daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis McAvoy,
who migrated from Ireland, and were
married in Adelaide in 1842. Mrs.
Quinn was married in 1864. Mr. Quinn
survives at the age of 89 with the fol
lowing family:—Mesdames W. Case,
Peterborough; H. McQuillan, James
town; L. R. Phillis. Port Pirie; and
Messrs. Thomas Quinn, Malpas; James
Quinn, Oodnadatta; Patrick Quinn,
Yongala; and Robert Quinn, Wirra
bara.
Mr. E. R. Peake, formerly of Narra
coorte, died at Geelong on Monday, at
the age of 84. He was born at Mar
gate. England, on October 28, 1844, and
came with his parents to Australia in
about 1862. He was first employed at
the warehouse of Sargood. Limited
Melbourne, and shortly afterwards
moved to Narracoorte. Here he en
gaged in various business pursuits,
keeping storekeeping and a chemist's
establishment, and conducting an auc
tioneer's business. He was a member
of the Narracoorte District Council fo>
a number of years, and on several oc
casions was asked to take the chair
manship. His business interests pre
cluded this until 1881. when he accep
ted the office. Mr. Peake was twice
married, his first wife being Miss Chris
tina Campbell, who died about 16 years
aso. and his second wife. Miss Dickens.
of Geelone, who predeceased him. Mr!
Peake had been in poor heaJrh for
about 18 months. There were ten
chiJdrpp.. of whom eight survive. Thev
are:—Messrs. H. (Faraway Hi!!s. S.A.)
R. G. lOlandore). E. J. < Thovenard i.
and Mesdames E. Stoney (Svdnryi S
G. CoUard (Hyde Park". M. Scarle
fMelbourne*, and the Misses A. (Ade
laide), end A. G. Peake (Melbourne).
Mr. J. Travers Help
Mr. J. Travers
Mrs. A. Charlton Help
Mrs. A. Charlton
Sir. \V. Tavendei. Help
Sir. \V. Tavendei.
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