Robert Wilson MCKAY
Born C.1882 [24]
Son of Robert MCKAY and Margaret WILSON [24]
Married Marian O'HARA in Coolgardie in 1897 [15] [50]
Carpenter of Bagot Road in the Perth suburb of Subiaco in 1903 [24]
Carpenter of Auckland Street in the Perth suburb of North Perth in 1906 [24]
Carpenter in Three Springs in 1912 [24]
Passed away in Three Springs from heart failure at the age of 30 years [24]
Died 1 September 1912; buried at Three Springs General Cemetery in Three Springs, Western Australia (Unsurveyed Corner) [24]
He is the first recorded entry in the interment book for burials at the Three Springs General Cemetery [24]
From The Geraldton Express newspaper Monday 2 September 1912:
Three Springs - Death of Well-Known Resident
"Mr Robert Wilson McKay, an esteemed resident of the township, and recently a resident of Geraldton, died suddenly yesterday morning. An inquest has been ordered by Mr J. K, Hebiton, the Acting-Coroner. Much sympathy is felt for Mrs McKay and family in their bereavement."
From The Midlands Advertiser newspaper, Friday 6 September 1912:
Three Springs Notes
"Mr Robert Wilson McKay, a resident of the town died suddenly on Monday morning. An inquest has been opened by Mr J. K. Hebiton, acting coroner, and a jury consisting of Messrs J. J. Brown (foreman), W. Harris and M. J. Ryan. Much sympathy is felt for Mrs McKay and family in their sad bereavement. Mrs McKay conducts the Three Springs Coffee Palace."
| Reference: Carnamah Historical Society & Museum and North Midlands Project, 'Robert Wilson McKay' in Biographical Dictionary of Coorow, Carnamah and Three Springs, retrieved 3 July 2025 from www.carnamah.com.au/bio/robert-wilson-mckay [reference list] |
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