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: Sophia Pallot (nee Galean)
Rank or Occupation:
Age: 40 years
Cause of Death: not stated
Duration of illness: 4 hours
Date of Death: 23rd December 1871
Place of Death: Back (?) Nugget Flat
Place of burial: Tarnagulla


Father's name: Nicholas Galean (Farmer)
Mother's name: Rachel Galean