Samuel Hunter Dawes
Forth Methodist Cemetery
Died 7th Jul 1908
Age 58 years
Headstone
The death is recorded of Mr Samuel Dawes, the sad event occurring at his residence, Kindred, yesterday morning. The cause was pneumonia. Deceased had been a resident of the Forth and Kindred for many years and leaves a wife and family of five.
The North West Post 8th July 1908
The funeral of the late Mr. Samuel Dawes, of Kindred, took place yesterday afternoon at the Methodist Cemetery, Forth and was very largely attended, the cortege being over half a mile in length. The Revs. M. Bennett and M. Bullas officiated at the graveside.
The North West Post 10th July 1908
Jane Maria Dawes
Forth Methodist Cemetery
Died 19th Oct 1912
Age 59 years
Headstone
The death occurred at Kindred early on Saturday morning of Mrs. Jane Maria Dawes, relict of the late Mr. Samuel Dawes of Forth. The deceased had been ill for a considerable time. The funeral will take place this afternoon
The North West Post 21st October 1912
FUNERAL
The funeral of the late Jane Maria Dawes will leave her late residence, Kindred Road, at 2 o'clock This afternoon, for the Methodist Cemetery Forth.
The North West Post 21st October 1912
The funeral of the late Mrs. Dawes took place yesterday in the Forth Methodist cemetery. The Rev. L. T. Fielding officiated at the graveside. The sons and sons-in-law of the deceased were the chief mourners
The North West Post 22 October 1912
Albert Dawes
Forth Methodist Cemetery
Died 26th Apr 1935
Age 51 years
Headstone
DEATH
DAWES - On April 26, at his residence, Forth, Albert Clarence, beloved husband of Mary Dawes, in her 50th year. (Suddenly) Buried Methodist Cemetery, Forth
The Advocate 27th April 1935
OBITUARY
Mr. A. C. Dawes, Forth
Mr. Albert Clarence Dawes (50) died suddenly at his home, Forth, last night. He was a native of Forth. After an absence of some years, during which he was engaged as a blacksmith at Forest, he returned to Forth 12 years ago and carried on a blacksmithing business there.
He leaves a family of three daughters and one son.
The funeral will take place at Forth tomorrow afternoon.
The Advocate 27th April 1935
Jane Dawes
Forth Methodist Cemetery
Died 9th Nov 1904
Age 48 years
FORTH
Mrs John Dawes passed away at her residence early yesterday morning, after a short but painful illness; the cause of death was blood-poisoning. Deceased leaves a sorrowing husband and large family, the youngest of whom is about six years old.
The Advocate 10th November 1904
John Dawes
Forth Methodist Cemetery
17th Jan 1907
FORTH
DEATH OF MR. J. DAWES
The funeral of the late Mr. John Dawes took place yesterday afternoon. Deceased succumbed to a serious operation in the Launceston Hospital on Wednesday morning. The remains were brought to Leith by train. The interment took place in the Methodist cemetery. Rev. C. Augwin conducted the service. The funeral cortege was a lengthy one, deceased having been a resident for many years and being highly respected. A family of eight boys and two girls are left orphans, the mother having passed away about two years ago.
The Advocate 19th January 1907
DEATH
DAWES - On April 26, at his residence, Forth, Albert Clarence, beloved husband of Mary Dawes, in his 50th year. (Suddenly) Burial Methodist Cemetery, Forth
The Advocate 27th April 1935
OBITUARY
Mr. A. C. Dawes, Forth.
Mr. Albert Clarence Dawes (50) died suddenly at his home, Forth, last night. He was a native of Forth. After an absence of some years, during which he was engaged as a blacksmith at Forest, he returned to Forth 12 years ago and carried on a blacksmithing business there.
He leaves a family of three daughters and one son.
The funeral will take place at Forth tomorrow afternoon.
The Advocate 27th April 1935
OBITUARY
Mr. A. C. Dawes.
The funeral of the late Mr. Albert Clarence Dawes, who died suddenly at his home at Forth on Friday night, took place on Sunday afternoon and was one of the largest seen at Forth. There were more than 50 cars in the cortege and it is estimated that there were approximately a thousand people present.
The service was conducted by the rector (Rev. B. S. Hammond) and the carriers were Messrs. Art Pearce, G. Watson, Alf Pearce and H. Woods. Chief mourners were the son and a daughter, Mr. Ryton Dawes and Miss Thelma Dawes and a number of relatives. The large number of beautiful wreaths included one from the Forth State School Parents' Association.
The late Mr. Dawes was in his 50th year and was born in the house in which we was living when he died. The blacksmith's shop at Forth, an old landmark in the district, was conducted by his late father, Mr. Sam Dawes, who was well known on the N.W. Coast in earlier times. Deceased worked for his father when a lad and continued on there when Mr. Wm. Keogh took over the business. In 1908 he left Forth and spent some time at Wynyard on the West Coast and in other parts before taking over a smithy at Forest. In 1914 he was married at Forest to Miss Ruffles, who survives him. About twelve years ago deceased left Forest and returned to Forth and had since carried on business there. He was an excellent tradesman and was esteemed in the community for his integrity and honesty. Though of a naturally quiet disposition, he had a wide circle of friends. Any movement of benefit to the district claimed his interest and he was a ready helper of the needy and infirm. The large attendance at the funeral, which included visitors from centres as far as Stanley, indicated the deep sympathy felt for the widow and family. One son died in infancy. Other members of the family are Mr. Ryton Dawes, Miss Thelma and Aileen Dawes.
Members of the local Oddfellows' Lodge preceded the hearse and were present in large numbers. Deceased had been a member of that Order for many years. he had been a member of Forth recreation ground committee for several years.
The Advocate 30th April 1935
NEWS ITEM
FORTH
New Building
The old blacksmith's shop has been pulled down and on the site there now stands a new and up to date building. Mr. Alf ("Ping") Dawes has again returned to Forth and is carrying on business at the smithy, which he has owned for many years.
The Advocate 3rd July 1923
Raymond Arthur Dawes
Kindred Methodist Cemetery
Died 20th Jul 1924
Age 7 years
DEATH
DAWES - On July 20, Raymond Arthur, dearly beloved son of Arthur and Grace Dawes, Kindred, aged 7 years 10 months. Burial Kindred Cemetery
The Advocate 21st July 1924
KINDRED
Bereavement
Master Raymond Dawes, aged eight years, the second eldest son of Mr and Mrs. A. Dawes, passed away in the Devon Hospital on Sunday morning. Medical advice was obtained on Saturday afternoon and in the evening the lad was admitted to the hospital, suffering from diphtheria. Very great sympathy is felt for the parents and family in their sad bereavement.
The Advocate 23 July 1924