Eastern Goldfields Miners Memorial at the WA Museum in Kalgoorlie WA
Thomas William SMITH
Age at Death40
Date Of Death19 July 1901 : Reg 727/1901
Place Of BirthMinmi, NSW
OccupationMiner
Spouse's NameElizabeth Mary LOWES (1870-1920)
ChildrenCaroline Elva Jane born 1901
Daily News, Monday 22 July 1901 page 2
Menzies Miner, 27th July 1901
Menzies Miner, 17 August 1901
North Coolgardie Herald and Miners Daily News 26 July 1901, page 2
Eastern Goldfields Miners Memorial at the WA Museum in Kalgoorlie WA - Photo Paul Doust
Name Of Mine On Which Last Employed
Crusoe GM, Reedys/Cue, Western Australia
Diagnosis or cause of accident
Killed by a delayed explosion. Also killed was Edward BRIDGE who died two days later in hospital.
Place Of Burial
Menzies Cemetery, Western Australia
Submitted by
David McMillan - Volunteer
MSW
Married
Cause of Death
Mine Accidents
Father
Luke SMITH (1815-1884)
Mother
Jane VEART (1819-1889)
Place of marriage
Adamstown, NSW - 1890
Other Information
A benefit concert and dance was held for the families of Thomas Smith and Edward Bridge at the Maori Hall, Menzies. Also a fancy dress football match was held and 40 pounds was raised. for the widows and families.
