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From: "Daryl Crabtree" <>
Subject: [AUS-VIC-West] WEST WIMMERA MAIL
Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2002 15:12:13 +1100


April 1,1910
An employee of Miga Lake Station, halfway between Natimuk and Edenhope, whilst ploughing, found the body of a man dressed with the exception of his boots, which were alongside him. Apparently death took place whilst he was asleep. The corpse was in a very decomposed condition, and it is believed that the man had been dead since last October. From correspondence found in the swag it is believed to be the body of William C. SETON, an old man, about 65 years of age. SETON, who earned his living as a labourer and rabbit trapper, was fairly well known in the district. He was an Englishman, and came out to the colonies 18 years ago, he is said to have been an officer in the army before coming out, and was in receipt of a periodical remittance from the old country. Some years ago SETON was employed by Mr. PHILLIP, and about last August he came back to the Station, where he was taken ill, and laid up till about the end of October. It was often suggested to him that he should !
be taken to hospital, but to this the old man would not consent. He left one afternoon towards the end of October with his swag on his back, and the intention of getting to Nalang S.A.

Daryl Crabtree
Gladstone
Qld
Web site for West Wimmera Mail
www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/


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