Arthur Frederick Dumbrell (1863-1930)

Obituary
MR. A. F. DUMBBELL. The death occured suddenly on Saturday, January 18, at Wagstaff, of Mr. Arthur Frederick Dumbrell, aged 66. While returning from a fishing trip with his son, he collapsed and died, about 100 yards from his home. Heart failure was the cause of death.

The late Mr. Dumbrell, was employed as an engine driver in the N.S.W. Railways, and for many years resided at Bulli, on the South Coast. After his retirement, some few years ago, Mr. Dumbrell and family came to Wagstaff. While employed in the Railway service, Mr. Dumbrell was driver of the Melbourne Express, and he was selected as driver of the Royal train during the last visit to Australia of the Prince of Wales. Of a quiet disposition, he was well  known and respected by a large circle of friends. A widow and an adult family are left. The interment took place on Monday, January 20, in the Church of England cemetery, Rookwood. Mr. W. Cooke, Woy Woy, handled mortuary ararngements.

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