Arthur Tunks (1870-1948)

Obituary
The Late Mr. Arthur Tunks Although he had been in reasonably good health for his 77 years, the death occurred unexpectedly on Wednesday, 5th May of Mr. Arthur Tunks, of Bargo, and formerly of West Wyalong.

The late Mr. Tunks and his wife have lived at Bargo since they left West Wyalong in 1926. He was born at Parramatta, where he lived for many years.

He married Miss Sarah Cook, and later went to live in Sydney, where Mr. Tunks was employed by the Health Department. They also lived at Colo Vale for some years, after which they came to West Wyalong in 1918.

Having resigned from the Health Department Mr. Tunks conducted a eucalyptus factory about five miles from West Wyalong, on the Tallimba road, and was later farming there until he left for Bargo.

The late Mr. Tunks possessed a sterling character, and during his residence in West Wyalong district he was highly esteemed by all who knew him.

Of his six sons, three served in the 1914-18 war, and four in the 1939-45 war. Ray, Bert and Charles, were in the A.I.F. in the First World War, Ray served in the RAAF in the 1939-45 War, and Bert re-enlisted in the AIF., and in this war Wallace and Bruce were also in the Armed Forces.

In addition to his widow, the late Mr. Tunks leaves the following sons;—Ray (West Wyalong), Charles (Kogarah), Bert (Sutherland), Kenneth and Wallace (Bargo) and Bruce (Granville).

The funeral took place at Bargo on Thursday of last week. Interment was made in the Church of England portion of the Bargo Cemetery. The Rev. F. Shaw, who conducted the service, is a son of the late Dr. F. C. S. Shaw of Wyalong.

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