Virtual
War Memorial
Australia

Mr. William Forrest Passmore, 75, who had lived in the Ungarie district for 30 years, died at the Condobolin Hospital on April 6. He was well and favorably known in the district, and had been a farmer at his "Enfield" property from the time of his arrival in the district. Before coming to Ungarie, Mr. Passmore lived in Sydney, where he was employed by the Railways Department. Some years prior to joining the railway service, he served in the Boer War and maintained his interest in exservice men until his death.  Of bright and cheerful personality, Mr. Passmore was a keen supporter of any movement that meant advancement for the Ungarie district. He was a practical farmer, good neighbour and a honorable man. Members or the Ungarie branch of the  Returned Servicemen's league formed a Guard of Honor at the Church of England portion of the Cemetery, where the Rev. L. E. Winton, of Wyalong, read the prayers. The deceased gentleman had not enjoyed good health for some months, and had been under specialist treatment in Sydney.  He was returning to Ungarie by car a fortnight prior to his death when he was taken seriously ill and admitted to Condoholin Hospital. Mr. Passmore is survived by Mrs. Passniore and an adult family of three sons and two daughters. They are Mrs. G. Hilder ( Broken Hilll) and Mrs. R. Low (Broken Hill) and Messrs Jack (Broken Hill) Richard and William, of Ungarie.