Annie Margaret Austin
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
Died 18th September 1877
Age 9 Years
Diphtheria
Daughter of John and Agnes Austin
Leana Mary Austin
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
Died 2nd October 1877
Aged 4 years and 4 months
Diphtheria
Daughter of John and Agnes Austin
News Item
It is said that the diphtheria was carried direct from Barrington to Mr. A. M. Walker’s (Forth)
– Whereat you already have announced three died in one house on three successive days – by means of
a woman’s dress, which was carried from a house where the disease was or had been rife.
That it is carried thus, I think there is undeniable proof. It has been brought from the Don, through Latrobe,
and is settled in a family two miles to the eastward of Latrobe. Mr. Fred Maddox, who resides on the Deloraine
Road, two miles east of Latrobe, had a girl living with a friend at the Don; and the girl having been attacked,
and having recovered from the disease, he had her brought home as he thought to a healthier locality,
and now the doctor is attending one of his sons who is attacked by the disease.
The Examiner 6th October 1877
Agnes Austin
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
Died 5th July 1879
Age 35 years
Née Simpson
Wife of John Austin
A Sad Case
A very distressing case of drowning took place at the Don on Saturday last, says the Devon Herald.
It appears that a Mrs. Austin, wife of a respectable working man, left her house about 9 o’clock on Saturday
evening, taking her baby, about 3 weeks old, with her. Her husband, who
was in the house, did not see her go out, but missed her shortly after. Getting anxious, especially as Mrs.
Austin was in a delicate state of health, her husband went in search of her, but without success, and several
neighbours then started on the search, but every effort was unsuccessful until 2 o’clock on Sunday afternoon,
when both the unfortunate woman and her child were found in the River Don, some distance from the house.
We are informed that the poor woman, since her confinement, has been very ill and slightly deranged.
Mrs. Austin was a daughter of Mr. Simpson, of the Leven, and sister of Mrs. Manix, of Northdown.
The Examiner 11th July 1879
John Austin
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
17 Jan 1915
Age 74 yrs
AUSTIN – At the residence of his son, East Devonport, on January 17, John A. Austin, beloved husband
of Alice
Austin, of Sisters Creek, aged 74 years.
The North West Post 18th January 1915
FUNERAL
The funeral of the late John A. Austin will take place at the Don cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, leaving the
residence of his son, East Devonport, at 12.30 p.m.
The North West Post 18th January 1915
LOYAL MERSEY LODGE, No 6654 O.I.O.O.F., M.U.
MEMBERS are requested to attend the Funeral of our late Brother, John A. Austin, leaving his son’s residence, “Fairmount,” East Devonport, TO-DAY, at 12.30 p.m., for interment at Don Cemetery.
H. Clayton, R.S.
The North West Post 19th January 1915
Mr. John A. Austin, a well known resident of the North-West Coast, died suddenly shortly before 12 o’clock last night
at the residence of his son, Mr. Henry Austin, East Devonport. The deceased was a native of Launceston, and came to
the Mersey district in 1854. He first settled at Ballahoo, near Latrobe, and subsequently removed to Don, where he
was engaged in contracting for several years. He was one of the founders of the Don branch of the M.U., I.O.O.F.,
which has since amalgamated with the Mersey lodge, and he remained a member up to the time of his death. For the
past 26 years, Mr. Austin has been carrying out farming pursuits at Sisters Creek. He was 74 years of age, and
was twice married, leaving a large grown up family. One of his sons is at present serving with the Australian
Expeditionary Force. The funeral will take place at the Don cemetery on Tuesday.
The North West Post 18th January 1915
The remains of the late Mr. J. A. Austin, of East Devonport, one of the pioneers of the North West Coast,
were laid to rest in the Don cemetery yesterday afternoon. People gathered from all parts of the Coast to pay
their last tribute of respect to one who had gained the esteem of all with whom he came into contact.
The cortege was a lengthy and representative one. The chief mourner were Messrs. Henry, George, Lewis, Clarence,
Herbert and Arnold Austin (sons) five daughters, and Messrs. T.C., J.C., A.E.and E. Diprose (sons-in-law).
The pallbearers were Messrs. H. C. Clayton, A. J. Donnelly, J. Trebilco, and C. Maddox. The Rev H. B. Atkinson
B.A. conducted the burial service. Mr. W. Jeffrey carried out the mortuary arrangements.
The North West Post 20th January 1915
Ada Beatrice Austin
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
AUSTIN – On February 27, 1945, at the Devon Public Hospital, Latrobe, Ada Beatrice Austin of East Devonport,
and daughter of the late John and Alice Austin; aged 64 years.
The Advocate 28th February 1945
FUNERAL
AUSTIN – The funeral of the late Miss Ada Beatrice Austin is appointed to move from the Devon Public Hospital,
Latrobe, on THURSDAY, March 1, at 2.30 p.m., and arrive at the old Don cemetery (via Spreyton), at 3 p.m.
Friends are respectfully invited to attend. F. E. Watts and Son.
The Advocate 28th February 1945
News Item
DEATH
AUSTIN – On April 3, at her residence, 25 Herbert Street, Invermay, Launceston, Alice Matilda, widow of late J. A.
Austin, Sisters Creek, aged 68 years.
Interment Carr Villa, Monday, April 6. (Née Diprose)
The Advocate 7th April 1931
Mary Austin
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
FUNERAL
AUSTIN – The funeral of the late Mary Austin will leave her daughter’s (Mrs. Macrow’s) residence, Don,
this day, at 1.30 p.m., for the old Don Cemetery. Friends please accept this intimation.
(Mother of Martha Macrow)
The Advocate 9th October 1924