Arthur Harry Harmer

M, #337, b. 27 December 1900, d. 30 August 1919
FatherHarry Thomas Harmer1 b. 18 Oct 1873, d. 17 Oct 1941
MotherSarah Margaret Pike1 b. 14 Nov 1873, d. Jul 1958
RelationshipGreat-uncle of Keith Graham Bassett
Last Edited16 Aug 2021
Birth*27 December 1900 Parkes, NSW, Australia1 
Photo*circa 1904 Trundle, NSW, Australia2
Arthur, James, Ethel and Gladys Harmer
Death*30 August 1919 Trundle, NSW, Australia;
TRUNDLE.
(From Our Own Correspondent).
OBITUARY.
It is some time since Trundleites felt sadder than they did on Saturday morning, when it became known that Arthur Henry Harmer had passed over the great divide.
In the prime of life—18 years—the poor lad succumbed to the dreaded and frightful malady pneumonia. The case was considered practically hopeless on Thursday, when Dr. Boazman, of Parkes, and Dr. Bertram, of Trundle, had a consultation. However, Dr. Bertram, never gave up hope of the brave lad, and fought the disease to the last. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, and considering the very short notice, the cortege was very large. The body was first taken to the Church of England, then to the Church of England portion of the local cemetery, where the last sad rites were read by the Rev. A. Mills and Mr H. English, P.M., of the Manchester Unity of Oddfelows.
The scene at the graveside was particularly sad as the poor fellow was loved by all who knew him, and worshipped by his sorrowing parents.
Deceased was a brave and fearless athlete, good footballer, and champion rough rider. The writer has known some good riders, but never saw better than our poor denever saw better than our poor departed "Boug," as he was familiarly known. The rougher the horse the better he liked him. The Trundle Football Team turned up in strong numbers considering the short notice, as did the members of the local branch of the Oddfellow's Lodge.
The funeral arrangements were in the hands of the local undertakers, Geddes Bros.
To the sorrowing relatives we extend our heartfelt sympathy, but they can find solace in the fact that their boy led a good, clean, and upright life.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S86] NSW Birth 6344/1901 - Arthur H Harmer.
  2. [S1881] Jean Parks photos.
  3. [S1245] Trundle Cemetery headstones.
  4. [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Western Champion, Friday, September 5, 1919.