Robert Joss Wilson, (1897-30/8/1934). "fall from an engine"

 MR ROBERT J. WILSON 

The death occurred under tragic circumstances yesterday morning of Mr Robert Joss Wilson, who succumbed to back injuries received by falling from an engine at the railway yards on Wednesday. Mr Wilson was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs R. J. Wilson, of Torridge street, and was born in Palmerston South in 1899. He was educated at the Palmerston Primary School, and later was employed by the Railways Department as a cleaner, in whose employ he had been for the past 17 years. At the time of his death he was a fireman stationed at Oamaru. Mr Wilson was a foundation member of the Oamaru Railway Miniature Rifle Club, and was one of the best shots and keenest members. He won the club’s championship last year, and was also selected to represent North Otago. He was a member of the Oamaru Church of Christ, and was a foundation member of the Pathfinders’ Club, in which he took a keen interest. Mr Wilson also was associated with Oddfellowship. About seven years ago he married Miss E. Smith, by whom and a small daughter he is survived. Messrs T. and H. Wilson (Oamaru) are brothers, Mrs Spool (Wairoa), Mrs J. Hepburn, jun. (Christchurch), and Miss Wilson (Gore) are sisters.  -Otago Daily Times, 31/8/1934,

DEATHS

WILSON. — On August 30, 1934, at Oamaru (result of accident), Robert Joss, dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth Wilson and youngest son of Mr and Mrs R. J. Wilson. Torridge street, Oamaru, in his thirty-eighth year. — Friends are Invited to attend the Funeral, which will leave his father’s residence, 16 Torridge street, Oamaru, on Saturday, September 1, at, 2.30 p.m.. for the Oamaru Cemetery. — D. S, Smith and Co., undertakers, Oamaru.  -Otago Daily Times, 31/8/1934.

BEREAVEMENT NOTICES

MRS R. J. WILSON and Mr and Mrs R. J. WILSON, Sen., and Family, desire to Thank all kind friends for expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement; also Drs Orbell and Smith Morton and sisters and nurses of the Oamaru Public Hospital for their unfailing courtesy and attention.  -Otago Daily Times, 15/9/1934.

Oamaru Cemetery.