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The South-Western News (Busselton. WA: 1903-1954)

Thu 8 May 1947 Pg3.

OBITUARY - MR. T. E. KINSELLA

Mr. Thomas Edward Kinsella of Busselton passed away at the Royal Perth Hospital on Monday last, after being on inmate of that institution for several days.

Deceased, who was 48 years of age, had not been in good health for a considerable time and was admitted to the Busselton Hospital a few weeks ago. As his condition was causing grave concern it was decided to seek specialised treatment in Perth, and he was conveyed to the Royal Perth Hospital on Thursday morning last in the Busselton St. John Ambulance van.

The late Mr. Kinsella was very well known in Busselton and district, having been a mail and cream contractor for many years. His never failing courtesy and efficiency earned him the respect of all those with whom he associated, and his many friends will deeply regret his passing. He leaves a widow and an only son to mourn his demise. The funeral took place at Busselton yesterday afternoon, details of which will be given in our next issue.

The South-Western News (Busselton: WA: 1903-1954)

Thu 15 May 1947 Page 5

LATE MR. T. E. K1NSELLA

As reported briefly in in our last issue, Mr. Thomas Edward Kinsella of Busselton, passed away at Perth on Monday, 5th May, following a serious illness which necessitated his removal from the Busselton Hospital by the St. John Ambulance to receive specialised attention. However, all efforts proved unavailing, his death I occurring a few days after his admission to the Royal Perth Hospital.

Deceased, who was only 48 years of age, was born at Upper Quindalup and was the youngest son of Mrs. E and the late Mr. James Kinsella. His earlier life was spent mainly in the Yallingup and Margaret River district’s, and as a young man he engaged in farming with his brother, Jim. Keenly interested in all forms of sport in his younger days, he took an active part in the games and was very popular among his fellow sportsmen.

At an early age he enlisted in the First A.I.F. and went abroad. After being wounded he was in a London hospital for some time before returning to the front, where he was again wounded and badly gassed. He was invalided home suffering from the effects of gas and after a spell in the Fremantle Base Hospital, became a military ambulance driver at the base.

After the war he returned to Busselton and engaged in taxi work and contracting, carrying on the latter, but for a few years, in Perth as a land and estate agent, up to the time of his death.

Eleven years ago, he married Miss Ruby Bell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bell, of Marybrook. The funeral took place.at Busselton on Wednesday afternoon, May 7th, deceased being laid to rest in the Church of England portion of the Cemetery following a service in St. Mary's Church, the large crowd of friends and relatives at the church and grave side testifying to the high esteem in which he was held.