George Sunderland (1868-1942)

Obituary
MR. GEORGE SUNDERLAND. There passed away suddenly on Friday night a very old and highly respected resident of Sunnyslde, Mr. George Sunderland, at the age of 73 years. A cane supplier to the old Homebush mill he became identified with the Racecourse mill when the former ceased operatlons. He is survived by his wife and daughter, Mrs. E. O'Brien, of Sunnyside.

Although he enjoyed fairly good health he suffered from periodical illnesses, On Friday he took a bad turn and was hurried to hospital, where he died the same night. At the funeral three directors of Racecourse Mill were among the pall bearers. They were Messrs. A. S. Hamilton, F. H. Stevens and C. H. Wesccott, the others being Messrs. C. P. Mau, R. Griffiths and F. Baulch. The manager, Mr. N. Bennett, was also present.

Rev. H. G. Robinson officiated at Holy Trinity Church and also at the graveside. The arrangements were in the hands of Mr. A. Grant.

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