William Dawson
Don Congregational Cemetery
DAWSON – On February 8, at the Devon Public Hospital, Latrobe, William, dearly beloved husband of Annie Dawson, of Aspendale, Victoria, aged 70 years.
The Advocate 9th February 1935
FUNERAL
DAWSON – The funeral of the late William Dawson is appointed to leave the residence of Mrs. Parker, Don, THIS DAY (Saturday), at 3 p.m., for the old Don Cemetery. Friends are respectfully invited to attend. F. E. Watts, Latrobe.
The Advocate 9th February 1935
Obituary
Rev. William Dawson.
The death occurred at the Devon Hospital, Latrobe, yesterday of Rev. William Dawson, a minister of the Congregational Church.
The deceased was born at Manchester, England, in 1864 He arrived in Tasmania twenty years later. For seven and a half years he conducted the Latrobe and Don churches, residing at Latrobe. He then removed to Geeveston, in the South of the Island, and two years later went to New South Wales. Acting on medical advice, he resigned his position and of late has been retired at Aspendale (Victoria). Three months ago he decided to pay a visit to Tasmania with his wife. Quite recently he was compelled to enter the Devon Hospital, Latrobe, having taken suddenly ill while in the North West.
The late Rev. Dawson, during his ministry at Latrobe, was very popular. Being a gifted orator, his congregations were always large. He was kindly and charitable, which, combined with a keen sense of humour, made him a popular and respected minister.
He leaves a widow and a family of two daughters – Mrs. Ford (Oakleigh, Victoria) and Miss Edith Dawson
(Sydney) – and four sons, Rev. Allan Dawson (Perth, W.A.), Messrs. Alfred (Launceston), Beecher (Melbourne)
and Clifford (Wagga, N.S.W.)
Rev. Allan Dawson married Miss Gwen Clark, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Clark, Archer Street, Devonport, and former resident of Latrobe.
The Advocate 9th February 1935
Rev. Wm. Dawson
The death of Rev. W. Dawson occurred at the Devon Hospital, Latrobe, after only two days of serious illness. Six years ago he underwent an operation which necessitated him giving up his work as a Congregational minister.
The late Mr. Dawson was born in Manchester in 1864. He held a pastorate in England for 10 years, and also was assistant-minister to Dr. McKennal, coming out to Tasmania at the age of 50. He faithfully served the Latrobe, Don and Forth churches for nearly seven years, and was beloved by all who knew him. He was then called to Geeveston, where he remained for two years. Receiving a unanimous call to the Congregational Church, Albury, New South Wales, he crowned his labours by a successful series of Pleasant Sunday Afternoon services in the Town Hall there, at which 400 to 500 people gathered to hear him deliver his clear Gospel Message every Sunday evening. This was kept up for four and a half years, until his health gave way, and he was obliged to give up the work.
Acting on medical advice, Mr. Dawson retired and lived in Aspendale, Victoria. Having a great wish to return to Tasmania, with Mrs. Dawson he decided to spend the Christmas with their eldest son, Mr. Alfred Dawson, in Launceston. They then came onto the Northwest Coast; to renew the acquaintance of old friends.
During his ministry on the Northwest Coast Mr. Dawson was very popular. A gifted orator, his congregations were invariably large. He was kind and sympathetic, and this, combined with keen sense of humour, made him a popular and respected minister.
He leaves a widow and family of three daughters – Mesdames Smith (Sydney), Urquhart (California), and Ford (Oakleigh, Vic.) – and four sons – Rev. A. V. Dawson (Perth, W.A.), and Messrs. Alfred (Launceston), Beecher (Melbourne), and Clifford Dawson (Wagga, N.S.W.).
The funeral took place on Saturday at the Don Congregational Cemetery. Mr. J. Storey, the Devonport Congregational minister, conducted the service. The funeral was attended by a great many old friends, who gathered to pay the last tribute of love and esteem to one who had proved himself a true friend and minister.
The Advocate 14th February 1935