George Parsons Nickols
Don Congregational Cemetery
Died 15 August 1866
Age 7 Months
Decline
George Parsons Nickols
Don Congregational Cemetery
Died 22 April 1868
Age 4 Months
Convulsions
Daisy Parsons Nickols
Don Congregational Cemetery
Died 17 April 1873
Age 4 Weeks
Constipation
Children of Elijah and Mary Nickols. (Née Parsons)
Elizabeth Maria Nickols
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
NICKOLS – On June 9, at her parents’ residence, River Don, Elizabeth Maria, the only surviving daughter of E. and M. A. Nickols, aged 22 years. Deeply regretted by a large circle of friends.
The North West Post 11th June 1892
FUNERAL
The funeral of the late Miss Nickols will leave her late residence, River Don, THIS DAY, at 3 o’clock, for the Don cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.
The North West Post 11th June 1892
It is with great regret that we chronicle the demise of Miss Elizabeth Maria Nickols, daughter of Mr. E. Nickols, of the Don. The deceased lady, who was only 22 years of age, was attacked with congestion of the lungs and diphtheria early in the week, and after two days illness succumbed at noon on Thursday, despite the unremitting attention of Dr. Payne, who had been summoned on the previous day. Over the little settlement, which was her birthplace, the sudden demise of one so young has cast quite a gloom, for the deceased lady was held in the highest esteem, as are her respected parents. Miss Nickols had long been organist of the local Anglican Church and she was always to the fore in any movement for the social advancement of her native place. The fact that in a very short time the deceased lady was to have become a bride deepens the sadness felt at her demise. The funeral will take place today, at 3 o’clock, the interment taking place in the Don Cemetery, and a very large number will take the opportunity of paying a tribute of respect to one who was held in such general esteem, and at the same time of evincing their sympathy with the bereaved family.
The North West Post 11th June 1892
A very large number assembled at the Don on Saturday afternoon to pay a last tribute of respect to the late Miss Nickols, who, as stated in our last issue, died at her parents’ residence, at the Don, on Thursday last. There must have been some 150 persons assembled around the grave in the Don cemetery, where the interment took place, the Rev. Humfrey Davies assisted by the Rev. Claude W. Roberts, conducting the service, in a most impressive manner. A number of beautiful wreaths, sent by sorrowing friends, were placed upon the coffin. On Sunday evening the Rev Claude W. Roberts preached an in memoriam service in the Anglican Church, at the Don, the rev gentleman basing his discourse on John 11, 32nd verse. The building was crowded to excess.
The North West Post 14th June 1892
News Item
A very handsome Italian Grey marble monument arrived at Devonport by the s.s. Flinders on Thursday, from Melbourne, consigned to Mr. G. Davis, and it will at once be erected to the memory of the late Miss Nickols, in the Don Cemetery. The monument is 13ft high
The Advocate 11th December 1892
Elijah Nickols
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
NICKOLS – On October 23, at his residence, Don, Elijah Nickols, aged 72 years. No Flowers.
The Advocate 25th October 1902
FUNERAL
The funeral of the late Elijah Nickols will leave his late residence, Don, at 3.30 p.m. THIS DAY, for the Don cemetery. H. Weller, undertaker.
The North West Post 25th October 1902
General regret was expressed throughout the district yesterday when it became known that Mr. E. J. Nickols, one of the oldest residents at the Don, had died suddenly on the previous evening. The deceased gentleman, who was 72 years of age and a native of Essex (England), was a very old colonist, having landed in Hobart in 1851. For some time after his arrival he engaged in farming pursuits in the Huon district, but the gold fever taking possession of him, he went across to Victoria, and was on most of the early rushes on the goldfields of that and the neighbouring states. He returned to Tasmania in 1865, settling at the Don, where he was engaged in the extensive business of Messrs. Cummings, Raymond, & Co., as a cooper. Subsequently he commenced business as a storekeeper, which he carried on until quite recently, only relinquishing it in favor of his son, Mr. Herbert Nickols, a few months back. He was for many years a leading member of the Don Road Trust, and had on several occasions filled the office of chairman, always taking an active and intelligent interest in the progress of the district. As a business man, a neighbour, and friend, he was universally respected and held in the highest esteem. Those who knew him most intimately speak in the highest terms of his probity.
“He was,” said one of these gentlemen yesterday, “one of the straightest and most honourable men I have ever known, a staunch friend and a warm sympathizer with those in trouble and adversity.” Mr Nickols was a member of the Anglican Church, and a warm supporter of that body, giving his time and money alike cheerfully to the cause. He had been hale and hearty up to quite recently, but about a week ago had to consult his medical man for some minor ailment. The doctor said he was suffering from biliousness, and prescribed for him. On Thursday morning he was up and dressed and about the house, but retired early, and passed away suddenly but quietly in his sleep at about 9.30 p.m., the cause of death being given as heart failure. He leaves a widow and one married son (Mr Herbert Nickols) to mourn his loss, his other children having pre-deceased him.
The North West Post 25th October 1902
The funeral of the late Mr. Elijah Nickols, of the Don, was largely attended on Saturday, even far away Sheffield contributing its quota to the procession. A number of the lodge of Oddfellows, to which the deceased had for years belonged, were present, as were sons of his colleagues on the Don Road Trust. The Rev J. K. Wilmer held service in the local Anglican Church, and conducted the short service at the grave, in the general cemetery at the Don, where those members of Mr. Nickols family who had predeceased him are interred.
The North West Post 28th October 1902
Regret was expressed yesterday when it became known that Mr. Nickols, of Don, had passed away quietly on the previous night from heart failure. Deceased had been ailing for a week from bilious complaint, from which nothing serious was anticipated. He was an old resident of Don, having been there for about 40 years, and a few years ago he came into some property in the old land, when he transferred his storekeeping business to his son and paid a visit to England with Mrs. Nickols, returning again to Don, where he still assisted in the business and was a frequent visitor to Devonport. His funeral takes place this afternoon.
The Advocate 25th October 1902
Don
Quite a gloom was felt at the unexpected death of Mr. E. J. Nickols, the deceased being a very old resident and highly thought of. The funeral, which took place on Saturday last, was largely attended, and would have been even more so had his friends from a distance had time to be present. As Mr. Nickols was always opposed to Sunday funerals, his family arranged the burial for Saturday. Deceased was laid to rest by the side of his late daughter, in the Don Cemetery, Rev J. K. Wilmer performing the last sad rites in an impressive manner. Much sympathy is felt for Mrs. Nickols and her family in their sudden bereavement.
The Advocate 28th October 1902
Mary Ann Nickols
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
NICKOLS – On August 13, at “Rotchester” Private Hospital, Devonport, Mary Ann, relict of the late Mr. Elijah Nickols, of Don, in her 77th year.
The North West Post 14th August 1913
FUNERAL
The funeral of the late Mary Ann Nickols will leave her late residence, Don Road, on Friday, at 8 o’clock, for the Don Cemetery. Friends please accept this intimation. (Née Parsons)
The North West Post 14th August 1913
About People
The death occurred at Nurse Viney’s private Hospital, Devonport, last night, of Mrs. Mary Ann Nickols, of Don, at the age of 77 years. The deceased had been ailing for some time past, but a few days ago appeared to rally. She was an old resident of Don, and for many years kept the store, which is now conducted by her only son, Mr. H. J. Nickols, but upon the death of her husband about eleven years ago she relinquished the business and came to live at Devonport. The late Mrs. Nickols was an enthusiastic horticulturist, and for many years past was a most successful exhibitor at many of the Coast shows. Only one son if left to mourn her loss, the other members of the family having passed away some years ago. The funeral will take place in the Don cemetery tomorrow afternoon, leaving her late residence, Don Road, at 3 o’clock for the Don Cemetery.
The North West Post 14th August 1913
Herbert John Nickols
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
NICKOLS – On October 21 1946, at his residence, Don, Herbert John, loving husband of Kate Nickols, in his 80th year.
The Advocate 22nd October 1946
FUNERAL
NICKOLS – The funeral of the late Herbert Nickols is appointed to leave his late residence, Don TOMORROW (Wednesday, October 23), at 2.30 p.m., for the old Don cemetery. No cards by request. Haslock and Gillard, Funeral Directors.
The Advocate 22nd October 1946
News Item
MARRIAGE
NICKOLS – GABELL – On June 25, 1902, at Don, by the Rev. J. K. Wilmer, Herbert John, only son surviving son of E. J. and M. A. Nickols, to Kate, youngest daughter of M. and the late J. A. Gabell
The Advocate 4th August 1902
Alfred Gabel Nickols
Don Congregational Cemetery
Man missing from Don
Alfred Gabel Nickols (41), of Don, has not been seen since he retired to his room at his home at 11 p.m. on Tuesday.
Devonport police stated last evening that Nickols was missed at 6.30 a.m. yesterday.
He had been in a nervous state of health, and it was thought he might be suffering from loss of memory.
He was 5.10 or 5.11 tall, with dark complexion, and was wearing dark grey tweed trousers, grey cardigan and brown sandals. Anyone knowing his whereabouts should communicate with the nearest police station
The Advocate 20 March 1952
Search for man continues
A search party under Trooper Rice and Constable Wills, which had unsuccessfully combed scrub country near Don, and dragged the Don River on Thursday and yesterday in a search for Alfred Gable Nickols (41), of Don, will be on the job again today.
Devonport police said last night they would welcome additional searchers for to-day’s party, which will assemble at the Don bridge at 9.30 a.m.
Nickols, who had been in a nervous state of health, might have been suffering from loss of memory. He has not been seen since he retired to his room at 11 p.m. on Tuesday.
He is 5ft. 10ins. or 5ft. 11ins., with dark complexion and was wearing dark grey tweed trousers, grey cardigan and brown sandals.
Anyone knowing his whereabouts should communicate with the nearest police station.
The Advocate March 22nd 1952
Still searching for Don man
HOBART – State police are still searching for a 41 year-old North-West Coast man who has been missing from his home at Don since March 18
He is Alfred Gabels Nickols, who has not been seen since that date, and police are anxious about his whereabouts.
When last seen he was wearing a grey cardigan, work trousers and brown sandals.
Anyone knowing anything about the missing man is asked to communicate with the nearest police station.
The Advocate 31st March 1952
New Clue in search for Missing Man
A shirt believed to have been worn by Alfred Gabell Nickols, who has been missing from his home at Don since March 17, was found on the beach at Don Heads recently.
Devonport police and relatives of Nickols are continuing the search and since his disappearance a large area has been covered at Don and Don Heads.
Nickols, who is 41, was wearing dark grey tweed trousers, grey cardigan and brown sandals. He is 5ft 10 in. or 5ft. 11in. tall, with dark complexion. Anyone knowing his whereabouts should communicate with the police.
The Advocate 1st April 1952
Missing Man’s Body Found
Condition of the body of Alfred Gabell Nickols, of Don, which was found on Thursday evening near Squeaking Point, Port Sorell, indicated that it had been in the water for some time.
Nickols had been missing from his home since March 18.
The body was found by Mr. Brian Griffiths, of Port Sorell; it was taken to the Devon Hospital morgue by Sergeant E. C. Medwin and Constable A. Cole, of Latrobe.
The Coroner (Mr. J. C. Paice) opened an inquest yesterday and adjourned it after evidence of identification had been given by Philip Nickols, deceased’s brother.
The Advocate 3rd May 1952
FUNERAL
NICKOLS – Interment of the late Alfred G. Nickols, beloved son of Mrs. Kate Nickols, of Don, and the late Herbert John Nickols, will take place at the old Don cemetery, THIS DAY (Saturday, May 3, 1952), at 3.30 p.m. F. E. Watts and Son.
The Advocate 3rd May 1952
Kate Nickols
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
NICKOLS – On June 30, 1954, at her residence, Don, Kate, beloved wife of the late Herbert John Nickols, in her 78th year. Funeral notice later. (Née Gabell)
The Advocate 1st July 1954
FUNERAL
NICKOLS – The funeral of the late Kate Nickols is appointed to leave her late residence, Don, THIS DAY (July 2), at 3 p.m. for interment in the Old Don cemetery. Haslock and Gillard, Steele St. Devonport
The Advocate 2nd July 1954
Mrs. Kate Nickols
The funeral of the late Mrs. Kate Nickols took place at the old Don cemetery on July 2. The Rev H. A. Jerrim officiated at the home and graveside.
There were many floral tributes.
Chief mourners were sons, E. Nickols (Don), H. J. (Burnie), and Phillip (Devonport), daughters, Miss K. Nickols (Don), Mrs. J. Ransom (Ringarooma), Mrs. J. Francis (Queensland), and Mrs. E. Lord (Railton).
Her husband and one son predeceased her.
The Advocate 8th July 1954