Thomas Bolger

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gravestone of Thomas Bolger, Hazelwood cemetery, 2014. Photograph: Lisa Gervasoni

Background

Thomas Bolger was married to Ann. He was buried at the Hazelwood Cemetery.

Goldfields Involvement, 1854

Thomas Bolger was present at the Eureka Stockade. [1]


Post 1854 Experiences

Thomas and Ann Bolder lived at Jumbul in Gippsland, Victoria.[2]


In the News

It is with deep regret we have to chronicle the sudden death of Mr Thomas Bolger, of Jumbuk, a very old colonist and a pioneer of Gippsland, the sad event taking place on Monday morning last. Deceased, who had reached the ripe old age of 84 years, was always hale and hearty, and looked years younger than he really was. He landed in Australia in the forties, and was present at the Eureka riot. He could relate much of great interest regarding the "early days" and scenes witnessed on the gold fields. He was among the first to select land in Jumbuk, and the manner in which he succeeded in converting a wild jungle into a fine, profitable and productive property, speaks much for the pluck, energy and perseverance of the "boys of the old brigade" He hardly knew what a day's illness was, and on the morning of his death ate a hearty breakfast. He was chatted to a neighbour outside the house, and was in the act of lighting his pipe, when he suddenly fell back, and expired within two hours. Medical aid was at once sought, but he had passed away whilst the doctor was on his way out. Deceased leaves a widow and large grown-up family to mourn his lose. His remains were interred in the Hazelwood Cemetery on Wednesday last, the Rev. E. J. Colman officiating at the grave.[3]

See also

Further Reading

Corfield, J.,Wickham, D., & Gervasoni, C. The Eureka Encyclopaedia, Ballarat Heritage Services, 2004.


References

  1. Morwell Advertiser, 1 March 1905.
  2. Morwell Advertiser, 1 March 1905.
  3. Morwell Advertiser, 1 March 1905.

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