Arthur Wellington Chettle
Don Congregational Cemetery
CHETTLE – On March 11, at Wilmot, Arthur Wellington Chettle, of Devonport, suddenly of heart disease, aged 52 years. (Victorian and South Australian papers please copy).
The Advocate 14th March 1904
News was received from Wilmot yesterday morning of the sudden death of Mr. A. W. Chettle, a very old resident of Devonport, on the previous day. Deceased, a bricklayer by trade, was engaged in the erection of some chimneys in a residence being put up about four miles below the Wilmot Township for Mr. Robert King, of Sheffield. He was walking home with a couple of fellow workmen, when he was seized with severe attack of coughing, and after stating that his heart was bursting dropped to the ground, and immediately expired. Sincere sympathy is felt for the wife and family left at Devonport to mourn a husband and father’s loss. Deceased had been a resident of Devonport for twenty years, and would have completed 27 years of wedded life in May next. He leaves a family of five boys and one girl. Mrs. Chettle has been an invalid just able to get about, for years. The body was taken to Forth, where an inquest will be held at 10 o’clock this morning.
The Advocate 12th March 1904
The sudden death occurred near Wilmot on Thursday afternoon of a resident of Devonport, Mr. Arthur Wellington Chettle, aged 54 years, Mr. Chettle had been employed by Mr. H. J. Ferrall in building a house at Wilmot for Mr. R. King, and, with a companion, left on Thursday to come into Devonport. When about 5 miles on the road deceased complained suddenly of his heart, saying, “It’s bursting.” Immediately after he fell to the ground, and expired. Information was immediately conveyed to the police, and yesterday a trooper went out and brought the body to the Forth, where an inquest will be held at 10.30 this morning. Mr Chettle had been a resident of Devonport for about 20 years, having, come here about 7 years after his marriage. He leaves an invalid widow, and 6 children, 5 boys and a girl, most of whom are grown up.
The North West Post 12th March 1904
Inquest at Forth
The Death of A. W. Chettle
An inquest was held at Bridge Hotel, Forth, on Saturday morning into the circumstances surrounding the death of Arthur Wellington Chettle, a native of London, England, who emigrated to Tasmania about 20 years ago, and had resided at Devonport since that time. He was 52 years of age, and left a wife (a cripple) and a family of one girl and five boys. Mr. W. B. Button, Coroner of Ulverstone, presided, and the following jury were empanelled; Messrs. W. J. Palmer (foreman), Samuel Paget, W. T. Johnston, Henry Boyd, Water Gardiner, Walter Grainger and W. Kennedy.
James Wallace, a carpenter residing at Devonport, had been foreman over the erection of a cottage at Lower Wilmot for Mr. H. King. The deceased, Arthur Chettle, who was a bricklayer by trade, had gone up from Devonport about eight days before to erect a couple of chimneys, which he had almost completed. At about six o’clock on Thursday evening witness and another carpenter engaged on the work, William Tilley, left the house for their camp, a few hundred yards distant, leaving deceased, who was doing some work to one of the fire places. They had proceeded about 200 yards when he heard shouting and coo-eeing and looked around to see what had happened, saw deceased running down the hill towards them gesticulating wildly with his arms. Ran at once to his assistance and called out asking what was the matter. Deceased replied “My heart is broken,” and almost immediately fell to the ground and rolled several yards down the hill beating the air wildly with his arms and knocking himself about. Blood had been all the time flowing freely from his mouth. Got hold of him and prevented him from rolling further and said: “It’s no use staying here Arthur, we had better get to the camp.” Deceased got up, appearing to understand his remarks, but was unable to reply and then collapsing fell down apparently dead. Sent Tilley for some water and called over a Wesleyan minister and Mr. Alex. Duncan, who were passing by. Removed the body to the camp where it remained till the police took charge next day. In reply to the jury witness stated that deceased had been complaining for several days before his death of pains in the chest. He had had no labourer to assist him in the building of the chimneys, by carrying up bricks, etc., but witness did not think he had been doing sufficiently heavy work to strain himself.
William Tilley, a carpenter engaged on the same job as deceased at the time of his death, confirmed the statements of the previous witness as to the circumstances connected with his sudden death; also, that he had been complaining of pains in the chest for several days, especially at meals when he had repeatedly to go out into the open air to get relief.
Lachlan Gollan, medical practitioner, of Ulverstone, deposed that he had made an external examination of deceased’s body, and found no marks of violence. Performed a post mortem and found that death was due to heart disease of long standing.
Without retiring, the jury brought in a unanimous verdict to the effect that deceased came to his death by heart disease at Lower Wilmot.
The Advocate 14th March 1904
The funeral of the late Alexander Chettle, who died suddenly at Wilmot on Thursday night, took place in the Don cemetery yesterday afternoon, the cortege including five sons of deceased, with a number of sympathizers, who walked over from his residence, Forbes Street, West Devonport. In the unavoidable absence of the Rev. G. J. Mackey, the Rev. J. G. Wright conducted the religious service, giving a brief address, in which he stated that the open grave meant a life forfeited, but Christ’s open grave meant life redeemed. At the inquest at Forth on Saturday (reported on our fourth page) a verdict of death from heart disease was returned.
The Advocate 14th March 1904
Harriett Ann Chettle
Don Congregational Cemetery
FUNERAL
CHETTLE – The funeral of the late Harriett Ann Chettle will leave the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Jeffkins, Wenvoe Street, Devonport, at 2 p.m. to-morrow, for the Don cemetery. Friends accept this intimation. (Née Smith) Jeffrey, Undertaker.
The Advocate 11th June 1921
The death took place yesterday of Mrs. Harriet Ann Chettle, of Devonport, at the age of 69 years. The deceased was the relict of the late Mr. Arthur Chettle, and was a very old and respected resident of Devonport, where she leaves a numerous family. She had been residing of late with her daughter, Mrs. Jeffkins, in Wenvoe Street, and the funeral will move from there tomorrow afternoon for the Don Cemetery. Mrs. Chettle had been in failing health for some time.
The Advocate 11th June 1921
Leonard George Chettle
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
CHETTLE – On July 13, 1971, at his residence, Don, Leonard George, dearly beloved husband of Lily May Chettle and loving father of Alfred (Don) and Frances (Mrs. B. Pyke, Spreyton) and fond brother-in-law of Lois and Basil and loved Pop of all his grand and great grandchildren. In his 78th year.
The Advocate 14th July 1971
FUNERAL
CHETTLE – The funeral of the late Mr. Leonard George Chettle is appointed to leave the Latrobe Parlors, THIS DAY, Wednesday, after a service commencing at 3 p.m. for interment in the old Don Cemetery. Friends are respectfully invited to attend. F. E. Watts and Son, Latrobe.
The Advocate 14th July 1971
Lily May Chettle
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
CHETTLE, Lily May – Passed away peacefully at the M.G.H., Latrobe on December 20, 1985. Beloved wife of the late Leonard George Chettle, late of Don. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Alf and Lois (both dec.), Francie and Basil Pyke (Spreyton), loving grandmother of Margaret and Frank Meagher and family and Annette and Denis Ronald and their families. In her 89th year.
The Advocate 21st December 1985
FUNERAL
CHETTLE – The funeral of the late Lily May Chettle is appointed to leave our Latrobe Chapel on Monday December 23, after a service commencing at 3.30 p.m. for interment in the old Don Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. F. E. Watts and Son, Latrobe.
The Advocate 21st December 1985
Wedding
Chettle – Archer
A wedding was celebrated in the Don Congregational Church yesterday, the contracting parties being Mr. Len George Chettle and Lily May Archer, of Don. The Rev. Mr. Dawson, of Latrobe, officiated. The bride’s dress was of white Japanese satin, with the usual wreath and veil, and a bouquet of white cactus daisies, and cherry chrysanthemums, and asparagus. She was given away by her father. The bridesmaid was Miss Gladys Archer, who was attired, in pale pink. The maid of honour was Miss Freda Archer, niece of the bride, who was dressed in pale blue. They both wore gold broaches, gifts of the bridegroom; Master Clifford Archer, nephew of the bride, carried a hand painted satin cushion, the gift of her sister-in-law (Mrs. C. W. Archer), Miss Ivy Mansfield presided at the organ, and played the “Wedding March” as the bride and party left the church. After the ceremony, the company adjourned to the residence of the bride’s parents where the wedding breakfast was held. On the centre of the table stood a three-decker cake. The presents were numerous and useful. The future home of the young couple will be at Devonport. The bride’s travelling dress was a tailor-made costume, with white silk hat and lancer plume.
The North West Post 27th April 1916