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OBITUARY --v- MRS. AGNES CHEQUER. After weeks of suffering, the death occurred at the Horsham Base Hos- pital on Tuesday of Mrs. Agnes Chequer, of Natimuk road. She was born at Stony Kirk, Scotland, 77 years ago, and came to Australia on the ship Roma in 1886, arriving in Brisbane. Prior to leaving her birth- place, she married Mr. Ralph Che- quer at Rutherglen, Scotland. The couple lived in Brisbane for about a year and then they went to Mel- bourne, where Mr. Chequer took up ship joinery work. After five years at the trade, which diminished ra- pidly when the land boom was about at its height, he and his wife, about 1892, joined half a dozen enthusiasts who cleared the virgin land at Quan- tong. Through their efforts the fruit settlement prospered until today, as the result of pioneering spade work, its name is a household word through out the State and beyond. For about thirty years Mrs. Chequer proved a diligent helpmate to the orchadist, who successfully made good, and at the age of 64 he retired. For about two years.they resided in Melbourne, afterwards returning to the Wim- mera, where for fourteen years they had lived In Horsham. When the coronation of the late King George V. was attracting the attention of all loyal citizens, the two pioneers made a trip to England to participate in the festivities associated with the Royal event. Had deceased lived un- til December she would have celebra- ted the diamond anniversary of her wedding. Though she lived a retiring life, she enjoyed the esteem of a wide circle of friends throughout the Wim- mera. Her chief concern was for her family, for it was in the home that she found contentment. Mr. and Mrs. Chequer had also re- sided in Portland for some time, and made many friends here. Deceased Is survived by her husband, and child ren, William, Ralph, Hubert, Phyllis (Mrs. W. Howell,- Portland), and Beryl. A sister of the deceased lives in Portland, U.S.A.)