| P. William Sheddon
Stoker
OBITUARY
Mr. W. SHEDDEN.
A well-known resident of 108 John Street, Mr. William Shedden, died on Friday morning, after an illness of some weeks' duration. Deceased was born at Kilburnie, Ayrshire, Scotland, 84 years ago, for over 50 years he had resided locally. He saw service in the China Contingent, with the old Victorian Navy, at the Boxer Rebellion, and for many years was employed at Newport Workshops. He was one of the oldest Freemasons in the District, and for many years was tyler of the local Masonic Hall. His wife predeceased him six years ago. The funeral took place on Saturday morning, leaving his residence for interment in the local cemetery. Ernest W. Jackson was the funeral director and the Rev. L. M. Thompson held a service in the home and officiated at the cemetery. Wor. Bro. R. A. Alccok, P.M., conducted the Masonic burial service. Many beautiful floral tributes were received.
Williamstown Chronicle, 7 August 1942
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5' 4" |
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From Volunteer Listing kept by CPO Goding & held by grandson Lawrence Dilks, Williamstown. Compared with China Contingent List. Prepared by Ada Ackerly, Directory Williamstown Museum, c 1987.
Profile in The Australian Illustrated Enclclopaedia of The Boxer Uprising 1899-1901, Justin Corfield, Slouch Hat Publications, McCrae Australia, 2001.
More details on this person can be found in the Victorian Navy Certificates of Service This is a very large pdf file of 119 mb and takes 13 minutes to download with a 1.5 mbps internet connection. |