Robert Trail MUIR [6875]

  General Notes:

1860 WA Birth MUIR ROBERT TRIAL, ROBERT WHITE, MARY, ALBANY, 5400
1936 MUIR ROBERT T, Male, FREMANTLE, 281
1936 Karrakatta Cemetery - ANGLICAN Area or Denomination ZB Section 0606 Gravesite

The West Australian Saturday 10 October 1936
ALBANY IDENTTY DEAD.
Link with Early Settlement.
ALBANY, Oct. 9. Mr. Robert Trail Muir, a member of a family associated with Albany and district since the early days of settlement, died yesterday at Fremantle, where he was spending a holiday. Born here 76 years ago, he was from early manhood until 1912 connected with the firm of A. Muir and Sons, general merchants, which was founded by his grandfather, Mr. Andrew Muir in 1866. This firm was the first to serve the vessels of the P. and O. Line when Albany was made the port of call and also enjoyed an extensive connection with other callers here. Mr. Andrew Muir came to the State from Fifeshire (Scotland) in the sailing vessel Ganges in 1844, and settled at Cape Riche on the coast east of Albany, later going to Hay River and Forrest Hill, near Mt. Barker. Much of the country adjacent to the port was pioneered by members of the Muir family, all of whom could recount stories of hardship and trials associated with early settlement. The late Mr. Muir retired from business In 1912 and had since lived at the original home of the family in Earl-street. He was associated with many public bodies and lodges. A widow, son and daughter survive him. His father and a brother were former mayors of Albany and he served as a councillor. The flag was flown at half mast at the Town Hall when news of his death was received.

Albany Advertiser (WA) Monday 12 October 1936
FUNERAL.
THE LATE MR. R. T. MUIR.
The funeral of the late Mr. Robert Trail Muir, of Albany, took place last Friday afternoon, when the remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. The Rev. C. W. Ker, of St. Alban's, Highgate Hill, officiated at the graveside.
The late Mr. Muir was born at Albany and had lived there all his life. He was for many years connected with the business of Messrs. A. Muir and Sons, merchants of that town, which business was founded by his grandfather, the late Mr. Anthony Muir. He later became proprietor and held that position until he retired in 1913. Mr. Muir was formerly a member of the Albany Municipal Council. Friendly Society affairs occupied his attention, and he was a member of the old Loyal Albany Lodge, M.U.I. O.O.F. He was also a member of the Masonic craft forbears and an old member of Lodge Plantagenet, No. 1454, E.C. He leaves a widow, one son and one daughter and two grandchildren to mourn their loss. The chief mourners were Messrs. R. W. Muir (son) and Andrew Muir (brother), Mrs. A. Muir (sister-in law), Messrs. C. A. Dodge (brother in-law), and F. E., R. M., E. M. and J. D. Renner, B. L. Rogerson, J. A. See, A. H. R. Muir and J. H. Vaughan (nephews), Miss Bessie Thomas (niece), and Mrs Rex Watson (cousin). The pall-bearers were Messrs. Tom Owen, W. T. Woods, N. B. Tindale, R. I. Watson, W. Carlyon, W. Whimpey, H. T. Doust, and S. Irvine. Among those present were Messrs. A. E. Jeffery, H. G. Keyser, Alfred Douglas, Stan Ashman, E. S. P. Troode, W. Morrell, S. L. Chopping and J. Norman, sen.; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Millington and Misses D. Nott and M. Stamp. Numerous floral tributes were placed on the grave and widespread expressions of sympathy have been extended to the bereavd relatives.

The West Australian (Perth) Tuesday 26 January 1937
PROBATE.
The estate of the late Mr. Robert Trail Muir of Abany, who died at the Fremantle Hospital on October 8, 1986, has been valued for probate at £5,710. Testator left his estate to his widow.

Robert married Eliza BRIGGS [6874] [MRIN: 2371], daughter of Frederick William BRIGGS [6831] and Mary Ann McEVOY [6872], on 5 Nov 1902 in Church of England, Katanning, West Australia. (Eliza BRIGGS [6874] was born on 20 Feb 1876 in Melrose, South Australia and died on 13 Jul 1954 in Albany, Western Australia.)

  Marriage Notes:

Albany Advertiser (WA) Saturday 19 November 1902
MARRIAGE.
MUIR-BRIGGS-On the 5th November, at the Church of England, Katanning by the Rev. J.A. Howes, Robert Trail, third son of Robert Muir, Esq., J.P., ex Mayor of Albany, to Eliza (Dolly), youngest daughter of Mary Ann Briggs and the late Frederick Briggs, of Melrose, South Australia.