Alexander CRUICKSHANK [365]

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Kalgoorlie West Aust 28.5.1917

The Kalgoorlie Miner - Monday May 28 1917 FUNERAL NOTICES CRUICKSHANK -
The friends of Mrs Hannah Cruickshank and family are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late beloved husband and father respectively, Alexander Cruickshank, to the Church of England portion of the Kalgoorlie Cemetery. The funeral will leave their residence, No. 98 Macdonald Street, at 4 o'clock this day Monday May 28th, 1917 - A. and J. Kyle, Undertakers, Cassidy Street Tel. 23

On his death certificate there are 9 children listed.

James 39, George 37, Alexander 34, Henry 30, Norah 31, Sarah 28, Ada 26, Mary 24 and Robert 22.

Kalgoorlie Miner (WA : 1895 - 1950) Mon 27 May 1918 Page 4 Family Notices
IN MEMORIAM.
CRUICKSHANK.- In fond and loving memory of our dear father and grandfather, who departed this life op the 27^th May, 1917, at Kalgoorlie. For many years our family chain was closely linked together But, ah that chain is broken now, One link has gone forever. With tearful eyes we watched him, Until he pined away : Although we dearly loved him, He could not with us stay.- Inserted by his loving son, daughter-in-law, Jim and Emily, grandson and granddaughter.
CRUICKSHANK- In loving memory of our dear father and grandfather, -who departed this life on 27th May, 1917. No one who knew him need ever be told A warmer heart death never made cold. We cannot clasp your , hand, dear father, . Thy face we cannot see ; But let this token tell 'We still remember thee. - Inserted by his loving son and daughter-in-law, Harry and May and grandsons.
CRUICKSHANK.- A tribute to the memory of our dear father, Alexander Cruickshank, who departed this life 27th May, 1917, 'They miss you most, who loved you best.' -Inserted by his loving daughter and son-in-law, M. and G. Harris.
CRUICKSHANK.- In loving memory of. our dear husband and father, Alex. Cruickshank, . who passed away 27th May- 1917. Our thoughts often wonder, As the twilight shadows fall, Back to days of happiness, Days beyond recall. And vision comes before us, So fond, so pure, and sweet, Of him whose lips are silent, Whose heart has ceased to beat. - Inserted by his loving wife and children, Alex., Ada, Sarah, Maud, and Bob (on active service).

Alexander married Hannah ARMSTRONG [366] [MRIN: 127] in 1875 in , Victoria, Australia.⁸¹⁹ (Hannah ARMSTRONG [366] was born circa 1851 in , , England and died on 2 Aug 1934 in Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia ⁸²².)