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William Arthur POTTER

Age at Death44

Date Of Death21 August 1911 : Reg 150/1911 Boulder

Place Of BirthLyndoch, South Australia

OccupationMiner

Spouse's NameJessie Faith MERTON (1880-1935)

ChildrenEnid Any Merton born 1903 - Jean Evelyn born 1905- Dorothy G born 1909 + 1 other

  • Evening Star, Tuesday 15 August 1911

  • Evening Star, Saturday 19 August 1911

  • Evening Star, Monday 21 August 1911

  • Eastern Goldfields Miners Memorial at the WA Museum in Kalgoorlie WA - Photo Paul Doust

  • Boulder Cemetery, Boulder, Western Australia - Photo Find a Grave

Name Of Mine On Which Last Employed
Great Boulder GM, Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia

Diagnosis or cause of accident
While cutting a shaft, he was struck by a large pulley. He died a week later following the amputation of his leg.

Place Of Burial
Boulder Cemetery, Boulder, Western Australia

Submitted by
David McMillan - Volunteer

MSW
Married

Cause of Death
Mine Accidents

Father
Edward POTTER (1843-1924)

Mother
Mary Anne SNOWBALL (1846-1932)

Place of marriage
Boulder, Western Australia. 1900.

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