Historical information

A large lot of papers, including this and many other birth and death registration forms, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.


Donald Clark Collection.

Physical description

Registration of Death form

Name of deceased: Joseph Turner
Rank or Occupation: Engine Driver
Age: 25 years
Cause of Death: Accidental Shock to his system from injuries by sawing machinery
Date of Death: 25th November, 1871
Place of Death: Murphy's Creek
Place of burial: Tarnagulla Cemetery


Very poor condition, extremely pest damaged.