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: Marion Middleton
Rank or Occupation:
Age: 47 years
Cause of Death: Hart (as spelled), Cardiac syncope
Duration of illness: Suddenly
Date of Death: 22nd April 1872
Place of Death: Newbridge
Place of burial: Newbridge


Father's name: Andrew Manuel (Brass founder)
Mother's name: Janet Manuel