William Mulligan
Forth Methodist Cemetery
1852-1934
DEATH
MULLIGAN - At his residence, Edward Street, Devonport, on November 4, William, beloved husband of Alice Mulligan, in his 82nd year. At rest. Buried Methodist Cemetery, Forth.
The Advocate 5th November 1934
OBITUARY
Mr. W. Mulligan, Devonport.
Mr. William Mulligan passed away at his residence, Edward Street, Devonport, yesterday morning in his 82nd year. Until the last few weeks he had enjoyed good health. Deceased was well-known in the Forth district and in his young days was one of the Coast's leading vocalists. Of late he had lived at Devonport. His wife survives him and there is a family of eight - one daughter, Mrs. Darcey Pickett, of Longford, and seven sons, Messrs. G. P. R. and W. P. Mulligan (of Devonport), Mr. E. N. Mulligan (Don), Mr. H. T. Mulligan (Melbourne), Mr. L. S. Mulligan (Ulverstone), Mr. K. S. Mulligan (Launceston) and Mr. A. L. Mulligan (Campbelltown).
The Advocate 5th November 1934
Alice Jane Mulligan
Forth Methodist Cemetery
1864 - 1944
DEATH
MULLIGAN – On May 29, 1944, at a private hospital, Launceston, Alice Jane Mulligan, dearly loved widow of the late William Mulligan, formerly of Devonport and Ulverstone; in her 81st year. Burial Methodist Cemetery Forth.
The Advocate 30th May 1944
GOLDEN WEDDING
MULLIGAN - LLOYD - On May 23, 1883, at the residence of the bride's parents, Hamilton - on-Forth, by Rev. R. W. Thompson, William Mulligan, to Alice Jane youngest daughter of Mr. J. W. Lloyd. Golden Wedding
The Advocate 23 May 1933
GOLDEN WEDDING
Mr and Mrs W. Mulligan, of Devonport
Yesterday Mr and Mrs William Mulligan, of Edward Street, Devonport, celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding day. As they preferred a quiet celebration those visiting them at their home yesterday were limited to relatives and intimate friends. During the day members of the family assembled and gladdened the hearts of their parents with their presence. Suitable gifts, including two cosy armchairs, were presented to them by the family.
Mr. William Mulligan, who was 80 years of age last November, was born at Launceston, but came to the North West early in life and settled at Upper Leith. A man of tremendous energy, he soon gained a reputation as a fine worker and many contracts of clearing land, fencing and so on were performed by him. For many years he was road overseer for the Devonport Road Trust, and a former member of the Trust remarked recently that no public body could have had a more energetic and conscientious employee.
On May 23, 1883, Mr. Mulligan married, at Forth, Miss Alice Lloyd. His life's partner, who is now in her 69th year, is still in excellent health. A talented musician, Mrs. Mulligan (then Miss Lloyd) had occupied the position of organist of the Forth Methodist Church when only 12 years of age and when the golden jubilee of the church was celebrated she played the organ at the service conducted on that occasion. Mr. Mulligan was a singer of no mean order and he and his wife were frequent contributors to the harmony of social gatherings at various N. W. Coast centres. It is also worthy of note that two sons - Messrs G. P. R and Percy Mulligan - took part in the Musical and Literary Competitions just concluded at Devonport, while a grand daughter (Miss Stella Mulligan) won in the Tasmanian ladies' championship singing section and was also placed first in the contralto solo competition. Her father (Mr. G. P. R. Mulligan) is conductor of the morning choir at the Devonport Methodist Church and is one of the most active members of the competitions committee.
Mr and Mrs Mulligan left Leith to reside at Ulverstone about 18 years ago. Later they spent two years with a married daughter at Longford, taking up their residence at Devonport about 12 months ago. There are seven sons and one daughter (Mrs. D. Pickett, of Longford). The sons are Messrs. G.P.R. Mulligan, storekeeper, of Devonport; Percy manager of the retail grocery department of the Devonport branch of the Don Trading Company's business; Allan, storekeeper, of Campbell Town; Howard, who is on the staff of the Commonwealth Oil Refinery at Williamstown, Victoria; Eric, farmer, of Leith; Kenneth, a member of the Customs House staff, Launceston; and Leonard, who is employed at Frost's motor garage, Ulverstone.
Mr. Mulligan, in spite of his 80 years, is still able to get about and Mrs, Mulligan enjoys good health. In a cheery chat with an "Advocate'" representative she expressed gratitude for the many blessings which she and her husband enjoy an referred with motherly pride to the fact that the members of her family were all "doing well" and were respected members of the community in the various places in which they had made their homes.
The Advocate 24th May 1933
Eliza Mulligan
Leith Lillico Beach Cemetery
Died 30 May 1908
Age 84 years
FUNERAL
The funeral of the late Mrs. E Mulligan will leave the residence of Mr. Thomas Trebilcock, Kindred, this day at 1 p.m., for the Forth Beach Cemetery.
The North West Post 1st June 1908
A very old colonist, Mrs. E. Mulligan, passed away on Saturday night at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Thomas Trebilcock, Kindred. The deceased lady was 84 years of age and was the relict of the late Mr. W. Mulligan, who, in the fifties, owned very large tracts of land in the Leven and Forth districts. He predeceased his wife some forth years ago. The funeral takes place today at the Forth Beach Cemetery.
The North West Post 1st Jun 1908
Mary Elizabeth Mulligan
Leith Lillico Beach Cemetery
Died 16 March 1877
Age 18 years
George Perry Mulligan
Leith Lillico Beach Cemetery
Died 5th May 1864
Age 49 years