| William Lacey
OBITUARY
THE LATE MR. WILLIAM LACEY
General regret was expressed all over the goldfields when it became known that Mr. William Lacey had breathed his last at the Kalgoorlie Government Hospital on Saturday evening last. The deceased, who had reached the age of 75 years, was born in the north of Ireland. He adopted a seafaring life and became associated with the British navy with whom he served in the South African Station during the Zulu War. Coming to Australia, he joined, up with the Victorian navy, and went to China with a contingent that helped to break up the Boxer Rebellion. He was also associated with the Victorian Naval Brigade.
The late Mr. Lacey saw service, on the Australian coast with tho Mcllwraith, McEacharn and Co/ line of steamers, and he held a mate's certificate. After the discovery, of gold at Coolgardie, he came to West Australia and entered the police force of this State. He retired from it a couple of years ago. Having lost his wife, he spent a great deal of time since then with his only daughter, Mrs. H. &. Pope, of Cook, on the trans Australian Railway. A few weeks ago ,he came to Kalgoorlie with the object of having his eyesight tested. Before coming to the West he held high office in the Loyal Orange Institution of Victoria and he maintained his association with it during the long years of his residence upon these goldfields. He was also connected with the Order of Freemasonry. He was a member of the South African and War Veterans Association and of the Kalgoorlie sub branch of the Returned Soldiers' and Sailors' League. The mortal remains of the late Mr. Lacey were laid to rest on Sunday in the Presbyterian portion of the Kalgoorlie General Cemetery in the. presence of a large concourse of mourners and friends. The coffin was covered with the Union Jack. The service at the graveside was conducted by Ven. Archdeacon Brewis of the Church of England,, owing to the absence from the district of the Presbyterian minister. Bro. J. Pirani read the service of the G.U.O. of Free Gardeners. The 'Last Post'' was sounded on the bugle by Warrant-Officer Kerr. The principal mourners were: — Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Pope (son-in-law and daughter), and Mesdames Lehner, Pope, senr., A. Graf ton and G. Cassells, relatives. The pall bearers were: — Messrs. W. Clarke and A. E-. Chambers (Veterans), J. Pirani (Free Gardeners), Graham (Combined L.O.L.), F. Wood fin (Police), and Col. Edwards (R.S.L.). The police force were represented by Sergeant Ryan, acting officer in charge of the district, and Messrs. Woodfin (president) and Harvey (secretary), of the Police Association.
Kalgoolie Miner, 18 February 1930
William Lacey does not appear in the Victorian Contingent Nominal Roll. |
