Ernest Henry Lance HUGHES [5211]

  General Notes:

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SAGHS Birth Registrations database
Surname:HUGHES
Given Names:Ernest Henry Lance
Date of Birth:10-Jun-1885
Gender:M
Father:Henry Lance HUGHES
Mother:Mary Elizabeth ROBERTSON
Birth Residence:Port Augusta
District:Frome
Book/Page:351/473


Qld Death 1932 C646 Ernest Henry Lance Hughes, Henry Lance, Elizabeth Robertson

Reported in Brisbane Courier 14 March 1932
CRUSHED BY LOG.
MITCHELL, March 13.
Fatal injuries were received by Ernest Hughes (56), married, of Mitchell, late on Friday afternoon, while he was unloading logs at the Mitchell Sawmills. A log slipped, and he was pinned underneath it. Suffering from a laceration on the scalp, fractured ribs, and internal injuries, he was conveyed to the Mitchell Hospital, and died yesterday. Hughes leaves a widow and a large family.

Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1907 - 1954) Mon 14 Mar 1932
SAWMILL FATALITY.
Blood Transfusion Fails.
MITCHELL, March 12. While he was unloading logs at the Mitchell sawmills, a log slipped and pinned Ernest Hughes (56, married). He sustained lacerations of the skull, fracture of ribs, and internal injuries. At the Mitchell Hospital this morning a blood transfusion was made, and this afternoon an operation was performed, but, despite every effort, he died. Hughes is survived by his wife and a large family.

Transcontinental (Port Augusta, SA : 1914 - 1954) Fri 29 Apr 1932
Death of old Port Augusta Boy
Mr. Ernest Henry Lance Hughes recently passed away in the Mitchell Hospital, after being seriously injured while unloading logs at Mitchell (Queensland) sawmill the previous afternoon. The late Mr. Hughes was 47 years of age, having been born at Port Augusta, in 1885. He went to Queensland in 1911, taking up his residence at "Rosebrook" then owned by Mr. G. Klaffus. In 1916 he took up land on the old Waronga estate, and resided around Barabanbel up till the time of his death. "Ernie" was known for many miles rounds He had a very bright, and happy disposition, and a very big heart. At work he stood out on his own, not only being a hard worker, but could turn his hand to anything and make a job of it. As a well-sinker and teamster he had very few equals, and one could never find a better mate with which to work. At social functions he was the leading light, always taking an active part and keeping things going merrily, while at school picnics he was always to be found amongst tbe children, never being too tired to see to their enjoyment. He would travel miles to offer his services (as a player of the accordian) for the dances. He was a member of the Barabanbel School committee since the school was erected in the locality, having at a recent meeting vacated the chair after three years occupation. Every member of the community spoke of the highest esteem and the loss sustained by the district through his ultimely end is most severe. He leaves a widow and nine children - six girls and three boys, the youngest being two years and, three, months old. Mr. Hughes was a son of Mr. H.L Hughes, and a brother of Mr. Don Hughes and Mesdames McAuliffe and O'Loughlin, of Port Augusta.

  Other Records

• Cemetery: Plaque, 1932, Mitchell, QLD, Australia.

Ernie married Myrtle Mary PROSSER [1581] [MRIN: 1740], daughter of William PROSSER [1575] and Clara Jane KLAFFUS [1576], on 24 May 1911 in QLD, Australia. (Myrtle Mary PROSSER [1581] was born on 13 Oct 1887 in Hd of Booleroo South Australia and died on 2 Oct 1982 in Dalby, Queensland, Australia.)

  Marriage Notes:

Qld Marriage Registration details: 1911/C/2116