Albert Abraham Nothrop
Died 3 Oct 1877
Age 3 years
Son of Abraham and Annie Nothrop (Née Turner)
River Don
A sad accident occurred here yesterday to a little boy between three and four years old, son of Mr. Abraham Northrop. It seems that Mr. Northrop was clearing some ground, and as usual had scrub fires burning. The little boy sallied forth in search of his father, who happened to be away at the time, and the little fellow’s dress caught fire. While in the state he ran to a neighbouring cottage, but before he was observed all his clothes were burnt off, and his little limbs and body were so dreadfully burned that there are no hopes of his recovery. The last case of diphtheria I have heard of cleared off last night, but it has carried its victims with it – a fine girl, about five years old, daughter of Mr. John Austin. This is the second victim in this family. The other was an intelligent girl about 11 or 12.
A report has reached here this morning that another child of Mr. A. M. Walker, River Forth, has died from the same disease.
P.S. – Since writing the above the little boy Northrop has died. Oct 3.
The Examiner 6th October 1877
Abraham Nothrop
Died 27th November 1886
Age 69 years
Heart disease
Husband of Annie
Annie married Mark Steward - see Annie Steward
Phillip St. Clair Nothrop
DEATH
NOTHROP – On February 22, at the Devon Hospital, Latrobe, Phillip St. Clair, dearly beloved only son of L. and U. Nothrop, of Don, aged 9 years and six months.
The Advocate 23rd February 1938
FUNERAL
NOTHROP – The funeral of the late Phillip St. Clair Nothrop is appointed to leave his parent’s residence, Don, TOMORROW (Thursday), 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 23rd February 1938
Level Crossing Smash near Don
Boy killed, man seriously injured
Mr. A. Lillico, M.L.C., has Narrow Escape
Fatal injuries were sustained by Phillip Nothrop (91/2), of Don, and John Thomas Lillico, farmer, of Lillico’s Siding, near Don, was seriously hurt, as the result of a
collision between a motor truck and the afternoon mixed train from Burnie at Tyler’s Crossing, on Mr. Lillico’s property, at 3.30 p.m. yesterday. They were admitted to the Devon Hospital, Latrobe, where the boy died at 7.40 p.m. Mr. Lillico, whose pelvis was fractured, is in a very shocked condition.
Mr. Alex. Lillico, M.L.C., Mr. J. T. Lillico’s father, who had ridden on the running board of the truck as far as the crossing, where he opened a gate, had a narrow escape.
The scene of the accident is situated in a cutting, the embankment of which hides the view of approaching trains.
Mr. Alex Lillico, M.L.C., had been spending the afternoon at his son’s farm, and when the latter intimated that he would take his motor truck to the property known as Tyler’s to get some chaff his father offered to accompany him. The boy Nothrop was given a ride. M. Lillico senior alighted at the railway crossing and opened the gate; then helped load the chaff. When, a little later, a start was made for home, Mr. J. T. Lillico, who was driving, asked his father to take a seat in the cabin, but the latter decided to ride on the running board as far as the gate, which was only a short distance away.
Right across Line
Mr. Alex. Lillico said last evening that he had just reached the gate when he was startled to see the train approaching only a very short distance away. The truck apparently was right across the line at the time of the impact.
The train struck the truck and carried it over 100 yards along the line.
Mr. Lillico senior found the boy lying some distance from the line, unconscious, while a little further away Mr. J. T. Lillico was vainly trying to rise to his feet.
Railway officials placed the injured man on a stretcher, while Mr. Lillico senior took the boy to Devonport, medical aid having been summoned by telephone. The Devon Hospital ambulance also was sent for, and in this Mr. J. T. Lillico was taken to hospital.
Extensive Injuries
Examination revealed that the boy’s right leg was fractured at the thigh and above the ankle, while he sustained a compound fracture of the left leg, a fracture of the left arm at the elbow, a scalp wound and abrasions. He was suffering severely from shock and was in a low condition when admitted to hospital.
Mr. Lillico suffered a fractured pelvis and was in a very shocking condition.
The truck was badly smashed, and the train was delayed until pieces of the woodwork were removed from the undercarriage of the engine.
Late last night Mr. Lillico’s condition was unchanged.
The Advocate 23rd February 1938
Ernest Albert Nothrop
DEATH
NOTHROP – On January 21, at his late residence, Don, Ernest Albert (Bob), beloved husband of Mercy (Mary) Nothrop, in his 59th year. At rest.
The Advocate 23rd January 1939
FUNERAL
NOTHROP – The funeral of the late Ernest Albert (Bob) Nothrop is appointed to leave his late residence, Don, THIS DAY (Monday), at 3 p.m., for interment in the old Don Cemetery. Will friends please accept this intimation. Jeffrey, Undertaker.
The Advocate 23rd January 1939
Late Mr. E. A. Nothrop, Don
The funeral took place at the old Don cemetery on Monday afternoon of the late Mr. Ernest Albert (“Bob”) Nothrop. Deceased had been in failing health for the past six or seven years. He was the second youngest son of Abraham and Annie Nothrop, and was born at Don 59 years ago. He was of a genial disposition, and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone needing it.
The funeral was largely attended by friends and relatives from Don and surrounding districts. The carriers were Messrs. Bert and Dick Nothrop, George Mansfield and Bon Allison. The pallbearers were Messrs. R. Mansfield, G. Murfett, W. Webb and W. Archer
The chief mourners were the three brothers, Walter, William and Arthur, and sisters-in-law, Mesdames Walter, William and Arthur Nothrop, also a large number of other relatives.
Rev. H. A. Leicester held service at the house and graveside.
Deceased leaves a widow and stepdaughter.
The Advocate 24th January 1939
Mercy Ethel Nothrop
DEATH
NOTHROP – On October 7, 1968, at her residence at Don, Mercy Ethel, beloved wife of the late Ernest Albert Nothrop and loving mother of Gladys (Mrs. K. Jefrey, Don). Fond mother-in-law of Keith and loving grandma of Graeme, Ian, Margaret and Irene. Aged 78 years. (Née Jeffrey/Mansfield)
The Advocate 8th October 1968
FUNERAL
NOTHROP – The funeral of the late Mrs. Mercy Ethel Nothrop is appointed to leave the Don Congregational Church, TOMORROW, Wednesday, after a service commencing at 3.30 p.m. for interment in the old Don cemetery. Friends are respectfully invited to attend. F. E. Watts and Son, Latrobe.
The Advocate 8th October 1968
John Turner Nothrop/Northrop
Bluff Pioneer Cemetery Devonport
DEATH
NORTHROP – On Monday, May 13, at the Devon Hospital, Latrobe, John Turner Northrop, of Parker Street,
Devonport, aged 66 years.
The Advocate 14 May 1929
FUNERAL
NOTHROP – The funeral of the late John Turner Nothrop will leave the Devon Public Hospital,
Latrobe, Today (Thursday), at 1.45 p.m., arriving at the Victoria Bridge,
Devonport, at 2.30 p.m., and thence to the Bluff cemetery for interment.
Friends are respectfully invited to attend.
The Advocate 16 May 1929