Virtual
War Memorial
Australia

LATE W. J. FAHEY
The death of Mr. William James Fahey, which occurred at the Memorial Hospital on Sunday afternoon, has occasioned feelings of deep regret, and removes from the district a highly esteemed and well-known resident. For some considerable time Mr. Fahey had been in a serious state of health, and frequent bad turns of a distressing nature had a weakening effect. At times he would enjoy immunity from attacks, such as he experienced for a number of weeks prior to his admission to Hospital, on the Sunday before his death. The deceased leaves a widow and four little children, and deep sympathy is felt for them in their bereavement. Deceased was 35 years of age, and was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fahey, Nabageena. His brother Frank resides at Scottsdale, and is dairy officer in the Agricultural Department. The late Mr. Fahey was one of the first pupils to attend the state High
School, Launceston, in 1913, and held the honor of being the first senior prefect. He was a prominent member of the football team, and was stroke of the rowing crew for a number of years. Early in 1917 he enlisted, and subsequently joined the 12th Battalion. He participated the attack on the Hindenberg line in August, 1918, and was wounded. On returning from the war the late Mr. Fahey went to the Teachers Training College, and with  another student was, In 1921, selected to go to Hawkesbury College. There he distinguished himself by gaining, first and second positions on the list for the whole of the college; and he won a number of prizes and a medal for ploughing, besides his diploma in agriculture. In January, 1923, Mr. Fahey was appointed agricultural master to the Scottsdale District School, a position he held until November, 1932, when continued ill health necessitated relinquishing his duties and taking 12 months leave of absence. For quite a number of years the late Mr. Fahey was secretary to the Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, and in that capacity he has rendered outstanding service, doing much to extend the area of public interest and support in the Institution. As secretary of the Scottsdale branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, his comrades will miss him not only for his personal qualities, but also on account
of the active part he took in the welfare of the League and its members, and his capable organising ability in regard to Anzac Day and other celebrations. Any movement for the advancement of the town and district had the support of the late Mr. Fahey, and the loss of one who but for the ravages of war might have been in the prime of life, will be deeply deplored. Sincere sympathy will be extended to the widow who is left with four little children.