Daphne Ruth TURNER
Born 7 September 1918 in Carnamah, Western Australia [95] [P399]
Daughter of "Charlie" Charles William John TURNER and Clara Rose COX [24]
She was born on her parents' Karragee Farm in Carnamah and was delivered by nurse Susan DURACK of Arrino [P399]
Resided with her parents and half-siblings on Karragee Farm in Carnamah in 1918 and 1919 [P96]
Passed away at the age of 11 months and one week from bronchitis and convulsions; buried in the same grave as her sister Mary [24]
Died 13 August 1919 in Carnamah; buried Three Springs General Cemetery, Three Springs (Anglican, Unsurveyed Corner) [24] [95]
From The Moora Herald and Midland Districts Advocate newspaper, Friday 29 August 1919:
Personal
"Much sympathy is expressed around the Carnamah district for Mr and Mrs Turner in the loss of their second child Daphne, aged 11 months, who passed away on Wednesday, 13th inst, from bronchitis."
| Reference: Carnamah Historical Society & Museum and North Midlands Project, 'Daphne Ruth Turner' in Biographical Dictionary of Coorow, Carnamah and Three Springs, retrieved 18 November 2024 from www.carnamah.com.au/bio/daphne-ruth-turner [reference list] |
 |
Use the below form or email history@carnamah.com.au |