George Henry McLean1

M, #5868, d. 8 November 1918
Last Edited7 Jul 2018
Marriage*1877 VIC, Australia;Principal=Sarah Ann Milgate1 
Death*8 November 1918 Nurse Tapper's Private Hospital, Horsham, VIC, Australia;
Mr. George McLean, the well-known farmer of Minyip, died at the age of 65 years, at Nurse Tapper's private hospital on Friday afternoon, and was taken to his late residence atMinyip by Messrs. Culton and Boyle, and buried on Sunday afternoon in the Minyip cemetery.2 
News-Arct*12 November 1918 "The Horsham Times", Horsham, VIC, Australia;
OBITUARY.
MR G. H. McLEAN. It is with unfeigned sorrow we chronicle the death of Mr G. H. McLean, one of the earliest settlers in this district, and a man genuinely esteemed by all who knew him. The bereaved, who had attained his 65th year in August last, was born at Strathalbyn, in South Australia, and came over to Victoria with the late Mr. George Roberts and settled in this district about 46 years ago, selecting the land on which he resided up to the time of his death. Being one of the very earliest settlers in this district he endured the greatest hardships and privations, whilst working only as the hardy pioneers knew how to work, in clearing the land and getting it ready for the plough. Several years after arriving here, he married Miss Sarah Ann Milgate, and as a result of this union, which proved a very happy one, nine children were born, eight of whom are still living — four sons and four daughters, viz.; Hugh H., Allan, Alex, and Lachlan (on active service), Mrs. T. M. Burton (Carron), Mrs. Davis (Queensland), Misses Rose and Mary McLean, all of whom are highly respected. The late Mr. McLean was an active and useful member of the local Agricultural Society since its inception, a live member of the Farmers' Union during its many years of activity, and a trustee and member for a lengthy period of the Dunmunkle Methodist Church. His character was a most blameless one, his word was his bond always, and he was held in warm regard by all who value straightforwardness and strict probity in all matters. His death is a distinct loss to the district, and his cheery presence will be greatly missed by his numerous friends and neighbours. He was a kind husband and father, a true friend, and an obliging neighbour, and amongst those who came long distances to pay their last tribute of respect were three old neighbours and friends of the deceased, viz., Messrs. G. H. Eastwood (Brighton), Jos. Turner (Malvern), and J. W. Miller (Beaufort). The deceased passed away in a private hospital in Horsh am (where he had been for over four months) at about 2 o'clock on Friday last. He was laid to rest in the Minyip cemetery on Sunday afternoon, when a very large concourse of mourners attended to pay their last tribute of respect to a worthy man. The Rev. W. Naismith, Presbyterian minister of Warracknabeal (in the absence of Mr. G. Nichols, who is under treatment in a private hospital in Melbourne) conducted an impressive service at the graveside, and also at the home before the funeral left. The coffin and pall bearers were Messrs. G. H. Eastwood, J. Turner, J. W. Miller, A. J. Pyers F. Burton, Jas. Penny, C. W. Potter, J. Jackson arid J. D. Heckle. Mr. J. H. Brady carried out the funeral arrangements in a satisfactory manner.3 

Family

Sarah Ann Milgate b. 8 Oct 1853, d. 1919

Citations

  1. [S1601] Australia Marriage Index 1788-1950.
  2. [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Horsham Times, Friday, November 15, 1918.
  3. [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Minyip Guardian, Tuesday, November 12, 1918.