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From: "Yvette" <>
Subject: Re: [ZA-EC] Fw: The Daily Representative (Nov 1932)
Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:39:42 +0200
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Thanks all of you that replied, I am kind of relieved somehow! But I still need more info regarding any COWIE’s and WATSON’s. No-one seems to have anything on them!? Bye, Yvette

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From: Sunelia Heath
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 10:44 AM
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Subject: [ZA-EC] Fw: The Daily Representative (Nov 1932)





Hallo Yvette,

I doublechecked for you. Eventhough I would be the last one to argue with
Tombi, I really think that in the paper it is COWLE. It might be that it was
misspelled then?

Kind regards
Sunelia Heath :-)



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Sent: Fri, June 10, 2011 9:01:13 AM
Subject: Re: [ZA-EC] The Daily Representative (Nov 1932)

Hello Sunelia

I have been scanning through your transcribed news in hopes of picking up a
COWIE or a WATSON! Now here is one who is referred to as Daisy DE MELKER’S
husband! However I have just read through the whole story of Daisy DE MELKER in
Tombi’s last email and her husband there is given as COWLE not COWIE? Looking
through the COWIE family tree however, William is a family name it seems,
through I can’t find a William Alfred. I wonder if you can check the spellings
and say if it is COWIE or COWLE!? (see the bit below from your last email)

Thanks so much for all your hard work Sunelia, the transcripts make fascinating
reading!

“The trial of Mrs. Daisy Louisa DE MELKER, on a triple charge of murder,
entered

its fifth week this morning.
To-day her husband described in his evidence the illness and death of Rhodes
COWIE, Mrs. DE MELKER’s son, and said that the boy had been well-treated by
his

mother.
Another witness said that William Alfred COWIE, former husband of Mrs. DE
MELKER, had taken a tonic, one constituent, of which was strychnine.
The COWIES’ were a happy couple, said this witness.
A young man Kenneth SCOTT, giving evidence for the defence had just replied to

Mr. MORRIS that Rhodes COWIE did not appear to be ill on the Wednesday before
his death, when he suddenly collapsed and lay huddled in the corner of the
witness box. – Reuter.”


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From: Sunelia Heath
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 11:50 AM
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Subject: [ZA-EC] The Daily Representative (Nov 1932)





Hallo :-)

Tuesday, November 1, 1932

Death
WEEBER.- Passed away at Beaufort West on 31st October, in his 89th year,
Matthew John WEEBER, beloved father of Mrs. Noel WELCH.

Wednesday, November 2, 1932

Death of a Pioneer Sister.
The death occurred on Saturday morning of the Rev. Mother Eleanora, one of the
pioneer sisters of the Convent of the Sacred Heart, King Williamstown. The
deceased lady who had been in failing health for some time, was about 85 years
old. The funeral took place at the Mater Infirmorum, Izeli.

Friday, November 4, 1932

Notice by Executors
In the Estate of the late Johan (or Jan) Christoffel GEYER, No 162/278, farmer,
and subsequently deceased spouse Isabella Johanna Maria GEYER (born VAN ROOYEN),

of Sterkstroom. No. 23026...
H. CHRISTIE,
Attorney for Executor Testamentary
P.O. Box 6,
Sterkstroom

Notice
Estate of the late Annie Eliza McEWAN (born HALLIDAY), a widow of Queenstown.
No. 25776...
L.B. PARSONSON,
Secretary, Queenstown Loan, Trust & Agency Co., Ltd.
Executor Testamentary.
P.O. Box 44,
Queenstown

Monday, November 7, 1932

Notice
In the Estate of the late William Hosking SOBEY, a Retired Builder, of
Queenstown. No. 33887...
N.L. GOLDSCHMIDT,
Attorneys for Executors Testamentary.

Monday, November 7, 1932

Birth
GRANT.- To Mr. And Mrs. H. GRANT, on November 5, 1932, a son. Both well.

Tuesday, November 8, 1932

DE MELKER Poison Trial
Crown Case Closes in Fourth Week
Johannesburg, Monday.
The DE MELKER poison trial entered on the fourth week to-day when the case
closed.
Mr. Justice GREENBERG refused an application for the discharge of the accused
and ordered the defence to go on with their case, which is expected to take some

time. – Reuter.

Friday, November 11, 1932

Notice to Creditors & Debtors
In the Estate of the late Henrietta Marian (or Marion) WAINWRIGHT (born
LOVEMORE). No 34627…
ELLIOTT Brothers,
Attorneys for Executrix Testamentary
Hexagon, Queenstown

Notice to Creditors & Debtors
Estate of the late William Henry WILLIAMS, Retired, of Whittlesea, District
Queenstown. No 33534…
L.B. PARSONSON,
Secretary, Queenstown Loan, Trust & Agency, Co. Ltd.,
Agent for Executors Testamentary,
P.O. Box 44, Queenstown.

Friday, November 11, 1932

Port Elizabeth Tragedy.
Passing by the gates of Victoria Park, South End, Port Elizabeth, at a fairly
early hour on Friday evening, a man came upon the form of a girl lying on the
ground. When aid was summoned it was found that she was still alive, though
obviously in extremis. A bottle containing the residue of a corrosive poison
was found at her side. She was removed to the hospital, where she died early on

Saturday morning. She has been identified as Miss Daisy LONG, aged about 22
years, whose parents reside in Balfour Street, South End.

Saturday, November 12, 1932

Small boy drowned.
A tragic accident occurred recently when a number of small boys were playing on
the causeway below Everitt Dam, in the Buffalo River near the old Power Station,

at King Williamstown. Owing to the heavy rains, the water was flowing freely
over the causeway rendering it very slippery. One of the children, the
eight-year-old son of Mrs. BARKER, of Oakley House, Mary Street, lost his
balance, slipped and fell backwards into the water. His companions, who made
desperate attempts to reach him, say that the strong current carried him down as

far as the main road bridge. The police are still searching for the body. The
deepest sympathy is felt with the bereaved mother, who is suffering acutely from

the shock of the tragedy.

Cathcart Notes
(From our own Correspndent.)
Another old landmark was removed from our midst by the death last week of Mr.
R.L. BROWN, of Schaffhausen, Waku, at the ripe age of 75. About two months ago
Mr. BROWN was very seriously ill, but by skilled medical attention and careful
nursing he recovered, the illness, however, leaving its mark upon him.
He was again taken ill, however, and he suffered so acutely that his heart gave
way under the strain.
The late Mr. BROWN, one of the sons of the late Hon. Tom BROWN, was one of the
most progressive and respected of farmers in the district, and his familiar
figure will be much missed. He took a keen interest in agricultural matters,
being a member of the Cathcart Agricultural Society since its inception. He was

also a faithful and devoted member of the Hilton Methodist Church, and
frequently officiated in the pulpit as a lay preacher. Predeceased by his wife
a few years ago, he leaves to mourn his loss a grown-up family of two sons and
three daughters to whom all sympathy is extended in their sad bereavement.
The funeral took place at the Hilton Church, being conducted by the Rev. R.J.
MOORE, minister of the circuit. The large attendance of mourners and the great
esteem and respect in which the late Mr. BROWN was held both in town and
district.

Wedding
A very pretty wedding took place in the Methodist Church last week, when Mr.
Eric THOMPSON, Fort Warwick, Komgha, was married to Sylvia, youngest daughter of

Mr. W.R. HOBBS, Glenfillan, Cathcart….

Tuesday, November 15, 1932

Death
HAMILTON.- Francis Margaret HAMILTON (nee BYRNES), passed peacefully away at
Frontier Hospital, on the 15th November, 1932.

Murder Trial Fifth Wekk
Witness Collapses in Box
Mr DE MELKER’s Evidence
Johannesburg, Monday.
The trial of Mrs. Daisy Louisa DE MELKER, on a triple charge of murder, entered
its fifth week this morning.
To-day her husband described in his evidence the illness and death of Rhodes
COWIE, Mrs. DE MELKER’s son, and said that the boy had been well-treated by his
mother.
Another witness said that William Alfred COWIE, former husband of Mrs. DE
MELKER, had taken a tonic, one constituent, of which was strychnine.
The COWIES’ were a happy couple, said this witness.
A young man Kenneth SCOTT, giving evidence for the defence had just replied to
Mr. MORRIS that Rhodes COWIE did not appear to be ill on the Wednesday before
his death, when he suddenly collapsed and lay huddled in the corner of the
witness box. – Reuter.

Wednesday, November 16, 1932

In Memoriam
CREBO.- In loving memory of my mother Catherine, who passed away on the 16th
November, 1931. – R.I.P.
(Ever remembered by her loving son.)

Notice
In the Estate of the late James TEMLETT, Retired Farmer, and Surviving Spouse,
Sarah TEMLETT, born Wiltshire, of Bolotwa, District Glen Grey. No. 26833…
N.L. GOLDSCHMIDT.
Attorneys for Executor Testamentary.

Friday, November 18, 1932

Birth
WYLDE.- At Nurse LEVEY’s Nursing Home, on the 17th intstant, to Mr. and Mrs.
Ronald WYLDE (nee Joyce HARVEY), a daughter. Both well.

Notice to Creditors
In the Estate of the late Florence Ellen Isabell SOUTHEY, of Tentergate,
Queenstown District, who died at Queenstown, C.P. on the 18th July, 1932. No.
34959…
GIDDY, GIDDY & WHITE,
Attorneys for the Executor Testamentary
19, Terminus Street
East London.

Monday, November 21, 1932

Notice
In the Estate of the late William Edward THOMAS, a Retired Public Stewart, of
Imvani, District of Queenstown. No 33872…
N.L. GOLDSCHMIDT,
Attorneys for Executors Testamentary.

Tuesday, November 22, 1932

Tragedy in a School
A boy attending the woodwork class at Carolina School was killed the other
morning in unusually tragic circumstances. The victim, a boy of 17 years, named

POTGIETER, tapped another boy on the shoulder. This boy happened to be holding
a chisel, and, as he turned sharply, the chisel slipped from his hand and
severed the main artery in POTGIETER’s leg. A doctor was summoned immediately,
but POTGIETER died within a few minutes.

Thursday, November 24, 1932

Notice
In the Estate of the late Mary McCallum ANDERSON (born CAMPBELL), formerly of
Queenstown. No. 33985…
W.A.C. ANDERSON,
Execurtor Testamentary
Krugersdorp, Transvaal.

Friday, November 25, 1932

Notice to Creditors
In the Estate of the late Petrus Frederick VAN DER MERWE, of Queenstown. No.
35864…
VISSER & PETER,
Attorneys for Executor Testamentary,
Hexagon, Queenstown.

Notice
Estate late Grace Lily Muriel MOLONY (born STEWART) of Rooi Kraal, in the
District of Sterkstroom. No. 34495…
VISSER & PETER,
Attorneys for Executor Testamentary
Hexagon, Queenstown

Saturday, November 26, 1932

In Memoriam
MUTCH.- In loving memory of my husband and our father, C.R. MUTCH, died 26th
November, 1922.
MUTCH.- In loving memory of our Dad, Charles Robert MUTCH, who died November
26th, 1922.
(Ever remembered by Eve and Alf.)

Monday, November 28, 1932

Birth
MILNE.- To Mr. and Mrs. W. MILNE, at St. Catherine’s Nursing Home, on the 24th
Inst., a son. Both well.

Wednesday, November 30, 1932

Notice
In the Estate of the late George ARNOTT and Surviving Spouse Harriet ARNOTT
(born LEIGHTON). No. 18750…
ELLIOTT Brothers
Attorneys for Executors Testamentary
Hexagon, Queenstown

Death
WOOD.- Passed away peacefully at the Frontier Hospital, on the 29th November,
1932, Ethel Mary (Molly), beloved wife of J.H. WOOD, aged 41 years and 2 months.

Obituary
Death removed from our midst yesterday afternoon Mrs. J.H. WOOD, who after a
long and suffering illness passed peacefully away at the Queenstown Frontier
Hospital. The deceased was a Queenstown girl, and by her unassuming manner
gained a large circle of friends. She was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
W. McGEE, and was better known as “Molly.” For many years she has been a
sufferer but her bravery would not allow her to give in, and she was never happy

unless she was up and doing, in which she never spared herself. Some four
months ago she was compelled to enter the Hospital for treatment, but the
complaints from which she suffered had become so deeply rooted that medical aid
was unavailing, and after an illness of pain, which she endured with remarkable
courage and fortitude, she entered into her rest as stated. The sympathy of a
large circle of friends will be extended to the bereaved in the great loss they
have sustained and especially to the husband, Mr. J.H. WOOD, the two sons (Harry

and Ronnie), parents, and brothers and sisters. The funeral takes place this
afternoon at 4 o’clock.

Kind regards
Sunelia Heath :-)

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