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The Advertiser Wednesday 16 May 1917

Mrs. Cundy, of Williamstown, has received official information that her son. Private William Dart Cundy, is reported as missing.

The Advertiser Thursday 28 February 1918

CUNDY.-Killed In action, at Bullecourt, on April 11, 1917, previously reported missing, William Dart, youngest dearly loved son of the late John H Cundy and Johannah Cundy, of Williamstown, aged 36. Loved by all who knew him.

The Advertiser Thursday 21 March 1918

MRS. CUNDY and FAMILY, of Williamstown, desire to THANK all kind friends for letters, cards,

and personal expressions of sympathy shown to them in their sad bereavement in the loss of their soldier son and brother at the front, Private William Dart Cundy, 48th Battalion.



Advertiser Tuesday 24 February 1903

THE GAWLER STABBING CASE.
Gawler, February 23. - Joseph Baldock was charged at the Magistrates' Court this morning -by Sergeant Deane with having unlawfully wounded William Dart Cundy on Saturday night. Messrs. J. W. B. Croft and W. H. Cox were on the bench. The only evidence tendered was that of the arresting constable. Dr. Covernton forwarded a statement that Cundy was too ill to appear at court that day, and on the application of Sergeant Deane the hearing was adjourned until March 2. Yesterday it was ascertained that Cundy was not only stabbed in the face, but received a gash on the shoulder and in the back. Constable Mitchell said that he went to the Mill Inn bridge on Saturday night in consequence of something he heard. He met a party of five or six, with the wounded man Cundy. They said they were taking Cundy to Dr. Dawe's surgery. The victim's clothes were saturated with blood, and he appeared to be very weak as a result. He asked Cundy what was the matter, and he replied, "Joe Baldock stabbed me." Witness then proceeded to Mr. Rau's house in Gawler South and arrested prisoner there about 12.30. Accused was in bed. Took him to the station and subsequently charged and cautioned him. He made no statement. The hearing was adjourned.

Bunyip (Gawler) Friday 27 February 1903
SATURDAY NIGHT QUARREL. A YOUTH INJURED.
A case of stabbing occurred late on Saturday night on the bridge near the Mill Inn, Gawler South. The victim was a young man named William Dart Cundy, and the assailant Joseph Baldock, youth of 19. The pair had pre viously met at a fish-shop, and a wordy quarrel had taken place between them. As there were threatening of a fight Cundy was taken away by two companions, and Baldock and one or two others followed. When they reached the bridge the trouble was renewed, and Baldock is stated to have rushed at Cundy with a pocket knife and stabbed him in three places - in the face, shoulder, and back. It is also alleged that he threatened, one of Cundy’s companions who interfered. One of Baldock’s mates asserts that Cundy renewed the dispute and struck at Baldock, who retaliated, and happening to have the knife in his hand injured him accidentally. Dr. Covernton was summoned to attend to the injuries, and dressed the wound in the head. His attention was not called to the other incisions until the next day. Cundy lost a good deal of blood, and was unable to attend the Court on Monday. He is still very weak and ill, and unable to leave his bed. It is doubtful whether he will be able to appear when the hearing is resumed. J. Baldock was arrested the same night by Foot-constable Mitchell. On Monday morning before Messrs. J. W. B. Croft and W. H. Cox Joseph Baldook was accused on the information of Sergeant Deane of having unlawfully and maliciously wounded William Dart Candy on Saturday evening. Foot-constable Mitchell deposed that from something he heard he proceeded towards the bridge near the Mill Inn. Met a party of five or six with the wounded man Cundy. ' Cundy seemed to be very weak from loss of blood, and his clothes were' saturated. Asked Cundy ‘What’s wrong? He replied, 'Joe Baldock stabbed me.' - Proceeded to Mr. Rau'a place in Gawler South and arrested the prisoner then at half-past twelve. Accused was in bed. Brought him to the station. Later on charged and cautioned him. He made no statement Sergeant Deans intimated that Dr. Covemton had forwarded a statement that Cundy was too ill to appear. He, therefore, asked for a remand until March 2. Remanded until the date mentioned. The prisoner's father applied for bail, but was informed that the Court had no power to grant it in such cases.