William John Poidevin (1872-1932)

Obituary
MR. W. J. POIDEVIN. The residents of Wollongong, and bowlers right along the coast, received a shock last Monday morning on learning of the death of Mr. William J. Poidevin. The late Mr. Poidevin had been ill for a couple of weeks, and apparently was getting better. He was at the bowling green on Saturday, but on Sunday was forced to remain in bed. He passed away suddenly on Monday morning. The deceased was a native of Goulburn, and in his young days joined the N.S.W. mounted police force. On leaving the depot, his first station was Ryde.

From there he was transferred to Camden, and from there moved on to Urangerie. About 24 years ago the late Mr. Poidevin came to take charge of Jamberoo as sergeant, where he remained for some considerable time.

For eleven years the deceased was in charge of Kangaroo Valley, and from there was transferred to Peak Hill, his last station prior to retirement being Casino. The deceased was a prominent bowler, and at the time of his death was secretary of the Wollongong Club.

The late Mr. Poidevin was 61 years of age, and leaves a wife and family of nine children, to mourn the loss of a true father and husband, while brothers and sisters have been bereft of a kind-hearted brother. The children are Mrs. Watson (Berry), Dudley (Lithgow), Eric, Jean, Russell, Heather, Lester and Enid (Wollongong). His brothers and sisters are: Geo., Ernie, Ted, Mrs. Barden (Goulburn), Tom, Reg and Miss Poidevin (Wollongong). The remains were laid to rest in the Wollongong Church of England cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. E. Walker officiating at the graveside. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved.

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