William GAGE [7674]

  General Notes:

1872 SA Birth GAGE William William GAGE Sarah Elizabeth DENHAM Barossa 110/222
1923 SA Death 467/117 GAGE William undefined Burra

The Register Thursday 20 December 1923
LOCOMOTIVE CHARGEMAN KILLED.
TEROWIE, December 19.- Mr. William Gage, a chargeman in the Locomotive Department of the railways, was killed this morning. Mr. Gage was shunting trucks of coal, with the assistance of a towrope from the shunt engine to the truck. Having started the trucks, he attempted to uncouple the tow from the truck, with the other end still on the engine, and the coupling would not come off. The engine was stationary, and as the trucks were moving the rope tightened, with, such force as to jamb Mr. Gage between the tow and the truck, crushing him so severely that he died. Deceased had about 30 years' service, and had lived in Terowie for 12 years. He was to have begun his annual leave next week. A widow and three sons are left.

The Advertiser Friday 19 December 1924
IN MEMORIUM
GAGE.-In fond, loving memory of our dear brother-in-law, William Gage, killed at Terowie, 19th December, 1923. So loving and kind in all his ways. Upright and just to the end of his days; Sincere and true in heart and mind. Such a beautiful memory left behind. Best, dear one. -Inserted by his loving sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Gladys and Jack Harvey.
GAGE.-In sad but loving memory of our dearly-beloved father, William Gage, killed at Terowie 19th December, 1923, Such a sweet and gentle father. A companion so faithful and true Why God thought best to take him from us Some day we will understand Only sleeping. -Inserted by his devoted sons, Garfield, Ted, and Allan.
GAGE. -In sad but sweet memory of my darling husband, William Gage, killed at Terowie, 19th December, 1923, I have lost my soul's companion. A beautiful life linked with my own; When days are dark and friends are few, It's then, dearest husband, I long for you and your tender, loving care. As I wander life's pathway all alone. To a beautiful life came a peaceful end. "Not good-bye, only good-night, darling; There is no death. Rest, sweet one, rest." -Inserted by his sorrowing wife, Mabel Gage.

William married Mabel Emma SKUCE [1907] [MRIN: 2711], daughter of Robert Frederick SKUCE (SKUSE) [7673] and Emma TAYLOR [7675], on 2 Feb 1903 in Federal Hotel, Peterborough, South Australia. (Mabel Emma SKUCE [1907] was born on 16 May 1879 in South Australia, died on 24 Dec 1968 and was cremated on 26 Dec 1968 in Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia.)

  Marriage Notes:

SAGHS Marriage Registration
GAGE William SKUCE Mabel Emma 02-Feb-1903 William GAGE Robert F SKUCE Frome 214/355
Groom Surname: GAGE
Groom Given Names: William
Bride Surname: SKUCE
Bride Given Names: Mabel Emma
Marriage Date: 02-Feb-1903
Marriage Place: Federal Hotel Peterborough
Groom Age: 30
Groom Marital Status: S
Groom Father: William GAGE
Bride Age: 24
Bride Marital Status: S
Bride Father: Robert F SKUCE
District: Frome
Book/Page: 214/355