Walter William Chick (1857-1933)

Obituary
Within a week of his seventy-sixth year, another of the old bands of Charters Towers, Walter William Chick, was laid to rest on Thursday afternoon. Of a robust constitution, he led an active life among horses and cattle, in buying, selling and breeding. A ready wit and courteous demeanour gained him many friends, and the city is the poorer for his passing. He was an Australian born and bred. Leaving his birthplace, Maitland, New South Wales, he reached Charters Towers on his 21st birthday, and had continuously resided here for nearly 55 years. Though there had been of late years intermittent lapses in his health, to the day proceeding his death he continued his work among his cattle. His demise will come as a shock to the many acquaintances. Mrs, Chick, who survives him, is a native of Rookhampton, and has over a half century of residence in the city, witnessing its rise and decline. Mr. Chick had been an exhibitor at T.P.A. shows for many years, with a fair measure of success. Of the marriage there are nine children living, four boys and five grls, three residing in Brisbane, one in Mackay and one in Ayr. One girl, Ivy, predecased him several years ago.

__SHOWFACTBOX__