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Norman William Candlish FORSYTH
Abt 1911 - 1931

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• Birth	Abt 1911	Katanning WA
  Gender	Male
  Died	05 Jan 1931	Fremantle Hospital after diving off Rockingham Pier
  Person ID	I3	John Candlish Forsyth
  Last Modified	23 Sep 2021

  
  

  Father	William Candish FORSYTH,   b. 22 Jan 1863, Hackam, South Australia ,   d. 17 Sep 1932, Busselton WA
  Mother	Jenny HOWARD
  Married	21 Dec 1889	Res Of John Howard Mount Pleasant, Crawford South Australia
  Family ID	F1	Group Sheet

  
  

• Notes

  The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Thu 8 Jan 1931 Page 3 FUNERALS. The Late Mr. N. W. C. Forsyth. The late Mr. .Norman William. Clarence For- syth, who was injured while swimming at Rock- ingham on Sunday, died at Fremantle on Monday morning. The deceased was born at Katanning 20 years ago. He joined the 'Young Australia League in 1921 and was an enthusiastic and ac- tive member. For his good work oh behalf of the league be was awarded life membership. He was a prominent member, of. the band and took part in the 1925 European and 1929 American Canadian tours. He also took part in various State concert and interstate tours, and was ex- ceedingly popular. When the sad news reached the 'party, who are at present touring the Eastern States, a special parade was called, colours were lowered, the Last Post sounded, and fitting references to the good work of the de- ceased were made by the founder and honorary dirctor of the league (Mr. J. J. Simons). The parents and family of the deceased are very well known, having resided in the metropolitan area for many years, and a very large number of telegrams and' communications of sympathy have been extended to them in their very sad loss. His father, Mr. W. C. Forsyth, will be remem- bered as a member of the Fremantle Municipal Council in 1897. The. funeral took place yesterday, when the remains were interred in the Church of England Cemetery, Karrakatta, in the presence of a very large gathering. The Rev. Canon E. M. Col- lick officiated' at the graveside, and in a brief address referred to the sad circumstances which caused 'the loss of so young a life. The chief mourners were Messrs. W. C.' Forsyth (father), R. C and J. H. Forsyth (brothers), Mrs., R. D. Howard (aunt), and .Mr., and Mrs. E. D. For- syth- (cousins). The pall bearers were Messrs L. T. Boas (general president), L. Murphy, and C. Robertson (Young Australia League), J.' Ken- nington (Commercial Travellers' Association), .C. Sadlier. V.C., J. M. Farrell. O. Beard, and F. C. Feeley. The coffin was borne to the grave by officers and members of the 1925 European and 1929 American-Canadian Young Australia League tours comprising Messrs. J. Ockerby, D. Chipper, H. Samuel, R. Bedwell, J. Manfleld, and H. Murray. , At the conclusion of the service the Last Post was sounded by Bugler H. Mur- ray. Numerous floral tributes' were placed on the' grave, and widespread expressions of sympa- thy have been extended on all sides. The funeral ' arrangements were in the hands of Arthur E. Davies and Co.