Margaret Bates
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
BATES – On June 30, at her sister’s residence, Upper Fenton Street, Devonport, Margaret, second daughter of the late Captain and Mrs. Bates, Stanley, in her 75th year.
The Advocate 1st July 1939
FUNERAL
BATES – The funeral of the late Miss Margaret Bates is appointed to leave the residence of her sister, Mrs. A. Digney, Upper Fenton Street, Devonport), THIS DAY, Saturday, at 2.30 p.m., for interment in the old Don cemetery. Friends please accept this intimation. Jeffrey, Undertaker.
The Advocate 1st July 1939
The Late Miss M. Bates, Devonport
The funeral of the late Miss Margaret Bates, of Devonport, took place at the old Don cemetery on Saturday. Deceased had resided with her sister at Devonport for many years. She was highly respected, and the attendance at the funeral was large and representative. Rev. Norman Elliott conducted the burial service, the pallbearers being Messrs. L. G. Bonner, L. Treweek, A. Hiller and M. Gilbert, and the carriers Messrs. M. Digney, A. Chatwin, W. and L. Hill. Many floral tributes were in evidence, including wreaths from relatives and friends in Melbourne, and from the trustees of the Methodist Church.
The Advocate 5th July 1939
John A Bates
Don Congregational Cemetery
FUNERAL
The Funeral of the late John A. Bates will leave his late residence, Rooke Street, Devonport, at 2.30 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, for the Don cemetery.
The North West Post 11th June 1912
I.O.O.F., MU LOYAL MERSEY LODGE, No. 6654
Members are requested to attend the Funeral of our late Brother, JOHN A. BATES, which will leave his late residence, little Rooke Street, AT 2.30 P.M. this day, for interment at the Don cemetery. H. C. Clayton, Secretary
The North West Post 12th June 1912
About People
It is our painful duty to record the death of Mr. John A. Bates, who passed away shortly after midnight at his residence, Upper Rooke Street, Devonport, after a short illness. About 10 days ago he caught a chill, which developed into gastritis, and it was recognized from the outset that his condition was critical, and notwithstanding that he received every attention, he failed to rally, passing peacefully away last night. The deceased was a son of the late Captain Bates, pilot at Stanley, where he was born 43 years ago. In his earlier days he followed the occupation of a baker at Sheffield, Railton, Pyengana, Stanley, and Queenstown, being the first baker on the West Coast, where he remained eight years and had some exciting experiences, having been burnt out twice in the early days. Some fifteen years ago he married the eldest daughter of Mr. E. Poulter, of Devonport, and he leaves a widow and young family of two boys and two girls to mourn their loss. The deceased returned to Devonport about eight years ago, and lived privately until he received the appointment of produce inspector three years back. He took a great interest in sporting matters, and played for both, the Devonport, and Mersey Football Clubs, and more recently he was a prominent member of the committee of the latter club. He was also a good athlete in his time, and was also identified with the Mersey Rowing Club. He had been associated with the Devonport Racing Club ever since its inception, having filled the position of timekeeper and then starter right up to the last meeting five weeks ago. He also took a keen interest in the M.U., I.O.O.F., being an old member of the Loyal Mersey Lodge. The deceased was greatly respected by a wide circle or friends, and the deepest sympathy will be felt for the bereaved relatives. The funeral takes place at the Don cemetery tomorrow afternoon.
The North West Post 11th June 1912
About People
The respect in which the late Mr. J. A. Bates was held received a striking demonstration yesterday afternoon, when despite the inclement weather, a large and representative gathering assembled to follow his remains to their last resting place at the Don Cemetery. The hearse was preceded by members of the Loyal Mersey Lodge, M.U., I.O.O.F., of which the deceased was a trustee, and included in the cortege were representatives of the various institutions with which the deceased had been closely identified. The coffin was covered with a profusion of floral tributes, including wreaths from the Department of Agriculture, Devonport Racing Club, Mersey Football Club, Devonport Waterside Workers’ Union, Devonport Rifle Club, Devonport railway staff, Loyal Mersey Lodge, Devonport State School, and numerous wreaths from private friends. The burial service was conducted by the Rev. G. A. Craike, at the close of which a verse was sung of the deceased’s favourite hymn concluding with the words “All is well with my Soul.” The ritual of the M.U., I.O.O.F., was read by P.P.G.M., Bro. G. N. Levy. The coffin was borne to the grave by Messrs. T. J. Donnelly, C. Harrison, T. Digney, and W. Hill, while the pall-bearers were Messrs. H. H. McFie, M. Vertigan, W. G. Curwen, and E. W. Oldaker. The chief mourners were Messrs. R. Bates and M. Bates (brothers), E. Poulter (father-in-law), G. J., and W. Poulter, A. Chatwin, G. Eastman, and A. Digney (brothers-in-law), and Masters Eric and Cliff Bates (sons). The sanctuary arrangements were carried out by Mr. W. Jeffrey.
The North West Post 13th June 1912
Memoriam Service
A special service was conducted in the Baptist Church last night by the Rev. G. A. Craike, having reference to the regretted death of Mr. J. A. Bates. He chose as his text, Psalm 116-15, “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints”. He remarked that while death was regarded as an enemy by most men, yet in the sight of God it was precious, and he gave several reasons why this was so. The hymns were appropriate to the occasion, two being favourites of the deceased. The service was conducted under difficulties, owing to the failure of the electric light, and the large church was only dimly lighted by three kerosene lamps, hastily collected.
The North West Post 17th June 1912