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 Venables
Rank or Occupation: Miner
Age: 43 years
Cause of Death: Falling down a shaft
Date of Death: 11th November, 1871
Place of Death: Tarnagulla
Place of burial: Tarnagulla Cemetery