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Near Relatives of Ethel Beatrice CULLEN
Relationship Person Born Birth Place Died Death Place Age
Father in Law George Leslie Graham MACDONALD 1905 Queensland, Australia
Mother in Law Edith Spencer WILLS 10 Jun 1874 Queensland, Australia 15 Sep 1956 Queensland, Australia 82

Self Ethel Beatrice CULLEN

Spouse/Partner Donald Stuart Graham MACDONALD 1894 04 Jan 1941 Queensland, Australia 47

Sister in Law Myra Myee (Myce) MACDONALD 20 May 1895 Queensland, Australia 1974 Townsville, Queensland, Australia 79
Events in Ethel Beatrice CULLEN's life
Date Age Event Place Notes Src
1925 Residence 261 William St, Rockhampton, Queensland Note 1 37
1930 Residence 261 William St, Rockhampton, Queensland Note 2 37
1937 Residence 261 William St, Rockhampton, Queensland Note 3 37
04 Jan 1941 Death of husband Donald Stuart Graham MACDONALD (aged 47) Queensland, Australia Note 4 52, 60
Note 1: MACDONALD Donald Stuart Graham - turner; Ethel Beatrice - hd
Note 2: MACDONALD Donald Stuart Graham - turner; Ethel Beatrice - hd
Note 3: MACDONALD Donald Stuart Graham - turner; Ethel Beatrice - hd
Note 4: Reg No 786/1941 - George Leslie Graham and Edith Spencer Wills

Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton) 6 Jan 1941
MACDONALD-On January 4, at his residence. Brewarrina, 261 William Street, Donald Stuart Graham Macdonald, beloved Husband of Ethel Beatrice Macdonald. His remains were laid to rest in the North Rockhampton Cemetery on Sunday, January 5.

Morning bulletin (Rockhampton) 7 Jan 1941
DEATH OF MR D. S. G. MACDONALD
The death occurred with tragic suddenness at his home in William Street on Saturday last of Mr Donald Stuart Graham Macdonald, a well-esteemed resident of the city for many years, with a large circle of friends in the district and the Central West. He had just completed the mowing of his lawn and was about to water it when he collapsed and died almost Immediately. The sudden nature of his passing came as a great shock to his relatives and friends by reason of his never having previously suffered any serious illness and being possessed of a fine physique.

The late Mr Macdonald had been employed for approximately 25 years in the engineering branch of the Railway Department and was held in high regard both by departmental officials and fellow tradesmen. At the time of his death he was enjoying his annual leave, having returned to Rockhampton a few days previously from Minerva station, where he had visited his grandmother, Mrs E. S. Wills, to whom he was greatly attached. Mrs Wills, who is in her nineties, is associated with the pioneering history of Central Queensland. When a girl she was one of the few white people saved when nomadic blacks massacred settlers and their families at Nogoa homestead. Once a year Mr Macdonald never failed to pay his respects to this grand old lady.

His absorbing hobby was his garden to which he devoted all of his spare time.

The funeral, which left his home on Sunday afternoon, was attended by numerous railway employees and friends In the city and district. There were many beautiful floral tributes.

Deceased is survived by his widow, his mother (Mrs E. Macdonald, who resides at Townsville), and his sister (Mrs M. Jeffries. Townsville).
Source References:
37. Type: Vital Record, Abbr: Australian electoral rolls, Title: Australian Electoral Rolls, Auth: Australian government
- Reference = (Residence)
- Notes: Date: 1930

Place: 261 William St, Rockhampton, Queensland

Notes: MACDONALD Donald Stuart Graham - turner; Ethel Beatrice - hd
- Reference = (Residence)
- Notes: Date: 1925

Place: 261 William St, Rockhampton, Queensland

Notes: MACDONALD Donald Stuart Graham - turner; Ethel Beatrice - hd
- Reference = (Residence)
- Notes: Date: 1937

Place: 261 William St, Rockhampton, Queensland

Notes: MACDONALD Donald Stuart Graham - turner; Ethel Beatrice - hd
55. Type: Book, Abbr: Edward Wills Family and Descendants, Title: Ancestor Treasure Hunt; The Edward Wills Family and Descendants in Australia 1797 - 1976, Auth: R.V. Pockley, Publ: Wentworth Books - Sydney, Date: 1976
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