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: William Sayers
Rank or Occupation: Cooper
Age: 48 years
Cause of Death: not stated
Duration of illness: not stated
Date of Death: 9th June 1872
Place of Death: Newbridge
Place of burial: Newbridge


Father's name: James Sayers (Cooper)
Mother's name: Aness Sayers