Emu Bay Kangaroo Island SA name index


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Alphabetical index of given names, surnames and placenames
ABODE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ABOUT EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ABOUT EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ACCELERATE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ACCIDENT EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ACTING-CORONER EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ADAMS EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ADDED EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ADELAIDE EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ADELAIDE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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ADELAIDE IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

ADHERENT EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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ADJOURNED EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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ADVANCED EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ADVANCED EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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ALBERT IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

ALEXANDER IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

ALFRED IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

AMELIA EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

AMERICAN IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

ANCESTRY EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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ANKLE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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ANN EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ANN EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ANN EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ANN IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

ANTECHAMBER IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

ANY EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

APPROPRIATE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

APPROX EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

APPROX EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

APPROX EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

APPROX EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

APPROX EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

APPROX EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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ARDWICK EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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ARE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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ASKED EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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ATTACHED EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

AUGUSTUS EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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AUTHORITIES EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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AXE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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BAD EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BAD EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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BADLY EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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BAPTISED EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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BAPTISM EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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BAPTISMS EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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BARRETT EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BATES EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BATES EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BATES EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BATES EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BATES EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BAY EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BAY EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BAY EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BAY EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BAY EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BAY IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

BEACH EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BECAUSE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BEEN EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BEEN EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BEFORE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BEING EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BEING EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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BELIEVED EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BELIEVED EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BELL EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BELL IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

BETTER EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BIRTH EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BIRTH EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BIRTH EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BIRTH EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BIRTH EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BIRTH EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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BLACK IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

BLADDER EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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BLAME EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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BLOODSTAINED EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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BLOW EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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BOARD EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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BODY EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BODY EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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BOOK EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BOOK EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BOOK EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BOOK EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BOOK EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BOOK EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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BOY EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BRAGGS IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

BRISTOW IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

BRUISED EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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BRUTALLY EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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BUCK EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BUICK IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

BURIAL EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

BUT EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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CAME EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

CAME EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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CARE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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CAST EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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CAUSE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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CAUSED EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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CERTAIN EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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CHAINS EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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CHENOWETH IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

CHILD EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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CHRISTMAS EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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CHRONICLE EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

CIRCUMSTANCES EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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CLARK IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

CLEAR EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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CLOSE EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

COGAN EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

COME EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

CONTENDED EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

CORONERS EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

COULD EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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COURIER EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

COVE IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

CRIMINATE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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CRYING EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

CURATE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

CUTTING EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

CYGNET EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

CYGNET IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

DATABASE EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DATABASE EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DATABASE EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DATABASE EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DATABASE EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DATE EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DATE EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DATE EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DATE EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DATE EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DATE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DAVIES EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DAW EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DAY EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DEAD EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DEATH EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DEATH EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DEATH EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DEATH EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DEATH EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DEATH EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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DECOMPOSED EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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DECOMPOSITION EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DECOMPOSITION EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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DELAYING EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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DEPOSED EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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DESCRIBED EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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DESTITUTE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DID EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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DISCOVERED EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DISPATCH EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DISTRICT EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DISTRICT EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DISTRICT EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DISTRICT EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DISTRICT EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DISTRICT EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DOCTOR EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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DROWNING EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DUCK IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

DULY EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

DUTIES EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

EAST IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

ELIZABETH EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ELIZABETH EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ELIZABETH IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

ELLISON EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

EMMA EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

EMU EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

EMU EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

EMU EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

EMU EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

EMU EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

END EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ENGINEER EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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ENGLAND EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ENOUGH EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ENQUIRY EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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ENTRY EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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EPHRAIM EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

EPHRIAM EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ESQ EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ETHEL IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

EVENING EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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EVIDENCE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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EXAMINED EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

EXAMINED EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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EXCITABLE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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EXHAUSTION EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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EXTERNAL EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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FED EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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FEMALE IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

FILM EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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FISHING EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

FLORANCE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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FLORENCE IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

FOLLOWING EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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FOUND EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

FOUND EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

FOUND EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

FOUND EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

FOUND EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

FOUND EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

FOUR EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

FRANCIS IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

FRANK IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

FREDERICK EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

FROM EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

FROM EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

GENDER EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

GENDER EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

GENDER EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

GENDER EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

GENDER EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

GENDER EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

GEO EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

GEORGE EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

GEORGE EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

GEORGE EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

GEORGE EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

GEORGE IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

GET EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

GIVE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

GIVEN EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

GIVEN EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

GIVEN EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

GIVEN EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

GIVEN EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

GIVEN EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

GONE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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GRAVES IMG_0756

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery?
graves of infants and lad named RATCLIFFE

GRAVES IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

GRUBBING EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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HAD EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

HAD EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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HALL EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

HAROLD IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

HARSH-SPOKEN EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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HAVE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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HAVING EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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HEAD EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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HEARD EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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HEARING EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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HEARLE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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HELD EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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HELEN IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

HENRY IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

HILDA EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

HIM EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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HIMSELF EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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HUNTER IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

HURST IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

HURT EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ILL-TREATMENT EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

INDEX EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

INDEX EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

INDEX EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

INDEX EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

INDEX EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

INDICATIONS EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

INFANTS IMG_0756

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery?
graves of infants and lad named RATCLIFFE

INJURY EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

INQUEST EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

INQUESTS EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

INSUFFICIENTLY EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

INTO EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ISLAND EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ISLAND EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ISLAND EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ISLAND EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ISLAND EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ISLAND EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ISLAND IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

ISOLATED IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

JAMES EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

JAMES EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

JAMES EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

JAMES EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

JAMES IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

JAN EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

JAN EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

JAN IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

JANE EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

JOHMSTON IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

JOHN EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

JOURNAL EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

JUN IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

JURY EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

KANGAROO EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

KANGAROO EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

KANGAROO EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

KANGAROO EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

KANGAROO EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

KANGAROO EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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KANGAROO IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

KENT EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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KICKED EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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KICKING EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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KIDNEYS EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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KINGSCOTE EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

KINGSCOTE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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KNOW EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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LAD EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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LAD IMG_0756

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery?
graves of infants and lad named RATCLIFFE

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American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

LANCASHIRE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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LANCS EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

LANOPC EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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LAST EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

LAST EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

LAST EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

LAST EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

LAST EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

LAST EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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LDS EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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LEARN EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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LEAVE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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LEFT EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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LET EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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LINE EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

LITTLE IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

LOCAL EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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LOOP EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

LOOSE EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

LOUISA IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

MAKE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MALE IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

MAN EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MAN EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MANCHESTER EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MARITAL EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MARITAL EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MARITAL EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MARITAL EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MARITAL EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MARITAL EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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MARTHA EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MARTHA EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MARTHA EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MARTHA EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MATTER EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MATTHEW EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MAY EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MAY EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MAY IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

MENTIONED EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MESSRS EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MIDDLE IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

MIGHT EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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MILE EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MIND EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MINDS EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MORE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MORETON EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MORNING EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MRS EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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MUCH EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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MURRAY EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MURRAY EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MURRY EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

MUST EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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NAME EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

NAME EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

NAME EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

NAME EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

NAME EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

NAME EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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NAMED IMG_0756

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery?
graves of infants and lad named RATCLIFFE

NASH EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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NATHANIEL IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

NECK EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

NEVER EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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NORTH EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

NOT EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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NOW EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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OCCUPATION EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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OFFICES EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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ONE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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OPENED EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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OPINION EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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ORDERED EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ORG EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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OTHER EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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OUR EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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OUT EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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OWING EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

PAGE EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

PAGE EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

PAGE EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
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PAGE EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

PAGE EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

PAGE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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PAIN EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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PAUL IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

PENNESHAW IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

PERCY EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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PERITONITIS EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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PERSON EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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PICK EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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PITCHFORK EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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PLACE EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

PLACE EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

PLACE EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

PLACE EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

PLACE EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

PLACE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

PLOUGHING EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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POINTED EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

POOR-LAW EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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PORT EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

POST-MORTEM EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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POSTPONED EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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PREJUDICE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

PRINGLE IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

PRIOR EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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PROBABLY EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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PROCEEDED EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

PUT EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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RADFORD EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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RAISING EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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RAN EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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RATCLIFFE IMG_0756

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery?
graves of infants and lad named RATCLIFFE

RECEIVED EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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RECENT EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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RECOVERED EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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REGISTER EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

RELATIVE EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

RELATIVE EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

RELATIVE EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

RELATIVE EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

RELATIVE EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

RELATIVE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

REMAINS EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

REPORTED EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

RESIDENCE EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

RESIDENCE EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

RESIDENCE EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

RESIDENCE EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

RESIDENCE EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

RESIDENCE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

RETURNED EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

RETURNED EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

RIVER EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

RIVER IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

ROBERT IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

ROUND EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

ROUND EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

SAID EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

SAL IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

SATURDAY EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

SATURDAY EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

SCRUB EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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SEA EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

SEEN EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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SHOCK EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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SHOULD EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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SHOW EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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SICKNESS EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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SIGNS EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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SIMPSON IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

SIX EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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SLIPPED EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

SLUR EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

SNELLING IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

SNUG IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

SOME EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

SOPHIA IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

SOURCE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

STAGE EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

STATE EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

STATE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

STATUS EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

STATUS EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

STATUS EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

STATUS EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

STATUS EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

STATUS EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

STEAN EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

STEEN EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

STEPS EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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STMATTHEW EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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STOKES IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

STOMACH EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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STONE EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

STRANDS EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

STRUCK EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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STUMP EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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SUCH EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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SUCKERS EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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SUDDENLY EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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SUFFERING EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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SUFFICIENT EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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SUICIDE EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

SUNDAY EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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SUPPER EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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SUPPORT EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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SUSPICION EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

SYDNEY IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

SYMBOL EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

SYMBOL EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

SYMBOL EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

SYMBOL EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

SYMBOL EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

SYMBOL EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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SYMPTOM EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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TAKING EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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TELEGRAPH EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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THAN EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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THAT EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

THAT EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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THERE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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THEREFORE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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THOMAS IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

THOUGHT EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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THROUGH EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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TIED EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

TIGGEMANN IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

TIGHTLY EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

TILL EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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TIME EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

TISSUES EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

TITTLE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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TO-DAY EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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TOLD EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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TOO EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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TREATED EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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TREATMENT EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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TUESDAY EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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TWINS IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

UNDER EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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UN-NAMED EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

UNSOUND EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

UPON EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

URSULA IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

VERDICT EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

VERDICT EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

VERY EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

VIOLENCE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

WALLES IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

WANDERING EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

WASHED EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

WAY EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

WEATHERSPOON IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

WERE EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

WERE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

WEST IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

WHAT EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

WHEN EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
{Evening Journal, Adelaide, Tuesday 8th February 1887} \247
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

WHERE EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

WHICH EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

WHILE EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

WHILE EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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WHITTLE EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

WHITTLE IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

WILKINSON IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

WILL EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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WILLIAM EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

WILLIAM EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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WILLIAM IMG_0761

American River
BUICK Alexander Hunter, d: 29 May 1860
BUICK Alfred, d: 7 Aug 1867
BUICK Elizabeth Hunter d: 13 Nov 1861
BUICK Florence, d: 7 Oct 1866
Antechamber Bay
CLARK, Thomas, d: 19 May 1892
THOMAS, Nathaniel Walles, d: 16 Nov 1879
THOMAS, Sophia (little sal), d: 5 Nov 1880
Cygnet River
TIGGEMANN
Duck Lagoon
WEATHERSPOON (twins)
Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
WHITTLE, Albert Thomas, d: 25 Jan 1927
WHITTLE, Harold James, d: 24 Jul 1908
WHITTLE, Sydney Albert d: 18 Feb 1907
WHITTLE, Ursula May d: 26 May 1907
Middle River
SNELLING, Elizabeth d: 12 Apr 1866
SNELLING, (female baby) 1866
SNELLING, Helen 4 Jul 1866
SNELLING, Henry 30Jun 1866
Penneshaw East
BRISTOW George William
Penneshaw
BLACK, Paul
BRAGGS (female)
BUICK (male)
CHENOWETH. Adelaide Ann, d: 18 May 1880
CHENOWETH. Louisa Ethel, d: 30 Mar 1880
JOHMSTON, Francis (frank) James, 27 Feb 1864
SIMPSON (female)
WILKINSON, (male)
WILKINSON, William
Snug Cove
HURST
Stokes Bay
BELL
West Bay
PRINGLE, Robert, d: 16 Jun 1885
Isolated Graves on Kangaroo Island

WISANGER EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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WITH EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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WOULD EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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WOUND EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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WWW EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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YANKALILLA EB_4_Hilda_May_ADAMS

Emu Bay Historic Cemetery.
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Birth Date: 1893, May 17. Gender: F. Father: William ADAMS. Mother: Martha Ann BATES
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 522/289
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Hilda May. Last Name: ADAMS. Death Date: 22 Aug 1893. Gender: F. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1893. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: W ADAMS (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 226/269
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

YANKALILLA EB_5_Emma_Amelia_BATES

Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1885, October 14. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 361/222
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Emma Amelia. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 15 Jan 1886. Gender: F. Age: 3m. Approx. Birth Year: 1885. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Geo James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 152/259
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

YANKALILLA EB_6_Ephram_Steen_BATES

Given Name(s): Ephraim Steen. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1872, March 24. Gender: M. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha MURRY
Birth Place/Residence: Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
District: Port Adelaide. Symbol: Book/Page: 107/139
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Ephraim Stean. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 22 Feb 1915. Gender: M. Age: 44y. Approx. Birth Year: 1871. Marital Status: S
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: IS. Book/Page: 391/556
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Plaque installed at Emu Bay Cemetery, June 2016]
Body Found at Emu Bay. On Saturday morning last it was reported at Kingscote that the body of a man bad been washed up on the beach at Emu Bay, about a mile to the north of Mr J. Hall's residence.
Acting-coroner R. L. Barrett, Esq., J.P. and M.C. Cogan, proceeded to Emu Bay and examined the body. Indications pointed to suicide, four strands of fishing line being found tightly tied round the neck, and the loose end had a loop as if a stone had been attached. Messrs H. F. Bates (a brother) and H. E. Whittle identified the body as that of Ephriam Stean Bates, of Emu Bay. Owing to the advanced stage of decomposition the remains were buried close to where found. The verdict returned was that deceased came to his death by suicide from drowning while of an unsound mind.
[The Kangaroo Island Courier, 20th March 1915]
WASHED UP BY THE SEA.
Kingscote. March 15. On Saturday Mr. F. Bates discovered the dead body of a man which had been washed up on the Emu Bay beach. It was in a very bad state of decomposition. The matter was reported to Mr. R. L. Barrett, who ordered the burial of the body. It is believed to be the body of Mr. E. Bates, who had been wandering about the district for some time.
[Chronicle, 20th March 1915]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

YANKALILLA EB_7_Frederick_BATES

Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1913, July 04. Gender: M. Father: James George BATES. Mother: Elizabeth Jane BUCK
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, K.I.
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 915/387
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Frederick. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 04 Jul 1913. Gender: M. Age: 4m. Approx. Birth Year: 1913. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: James George BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 376/282
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

YANKALILLA EB_8_unnamed_BATES

Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Birth Date: 1884, November 20. Gender: F. Father: George James BATES. Mother: Martha Ann MURRAY
Birth Place/Residence: Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 339/16
{Found in 'Birth Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
Given Name(s): Un-named. Last Name: BATES. Death Date: 25 Nov 1884. Gender: F. Age: 5d. Approx. Birth Year: 1884. Marital Status: C.
Relative 1: George James BATES (F). Relative 2:
Residence: Emu Bay. Death Place: Emu Bay
District: Yankalilla. Symbol: Book/Page: 142/372
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.}
[Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]
Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

YES EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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YOU EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Copyright: Mr Kym Scholz, Kangaroo Island Branch, National Trust of South Australia

YUO EB_9_William_Percy_RADFORD

Baptism: 26 May 1872 St Matthew, Ardwick, Lancs.
William Percy Radford - [Child] of Augustus Radford & Elizabeth
Abode: 22 Moreton St. Occupation: Engineer
Baptised by: G. W. Hearle Curate. Register: Baptisms 1865 - 1876, Page 120, Entry 955
Source: LDS Film 2148084 {http://www.lanopc.org.uk/Manchester/Ardwick/stmatthew/baptisms_1869-1872.html}
Baptism:- 26 May 1872 Ardwick, St Matthew, Lancashire, England.
Father:- Augustus Radford. Mother:- Elizabeth Davies.
{Ancestry}
Given Name(s): William Percy. Last Name: RADFORD
Death Date: 30 Jan 1887. Gender: M
Age: 15y. Approx. Birth Year: 1872. Marital Status: C
Relative 1: Relative 2:
Residence: Wisanger Kangaroo Island. Death Place: Wisanger Kangaroo Island
District: Adelaide. Symbol: S. Book/Page: 162/38
{Found in 'Death Index' Database:- S.A.G.H.S.} [Buried at Emu Bay Cemetery. Plaque installed at Cemetery, June 2016]

CORONERS INQUESTS. ILL-TREATMENT OF A BOY. [By Telegraph.] Kingscote, February 7. The adjourned inquest was held by Mr. J. W. Daw, J.P., at Kingscote to-day, on the body of Percy Radford, a lad aged 15 years, who died suddenly on Sunday, January 30. The enquiry was opened on February 1, and postponed for a doctor to come from Adelaide to make a post-mortem, the body being badly bruised. Dr. Ellison said he had duly examined the body, and found it in an advanced state of decomposition. The tissues round the kidneys were bloodstained and adherent. There were also signs of local peritonitis. The injury was such as might have been caused by a recent blow. He was of opinion, under certain circumstances, that what he described\227that was the injury to the tissues round the kidneys\227would be sufficient to cause death in the way of shock or exhaustion. Under appropriate treatment the boy might have recovered. The injury would probably be caused by violence. He had no evidence to show any external wound, the body being too decomposed. He could not give an opinion as to the bladder, not having seen it. By Nash
The boy must have been in much pain before his death. He believed the injury would be more recent than six weeks prior to the boy\222s death. The injury to the kidneys would accelerate death. Deceased might have gone about his duties, but he was suffering from pain. Sickness would be a symptom of his injury. It would also cause pain in the stomach and head. Kent Nash said\227The boy received a blow by accident. While cutting suckers my axe slipped and struck the boy on his left hip. I said, " Oh, it hurt yuo, my boy." He said, "No, Mr. Nash." I should have mentioned it before if I had thought of it. John Florance deposed\227Nash came to Mr. Bell's for Mrs. Florance, and told her the boy was bad. He is an excitable man. He is harsh-spoken. Never heard that the boy's ankle was put out through Nash kicking him. The boy came to me when ploughing crying and said, "Nash kicked me because I did not pick up enough scrub." He asked leave to spend Christmas with me, and I said, "Yes: will Mr. Nash let you?'' He said he did not know, and added, "Nash ran a pitchfork into me the other day." The boy was crying. I was raising a stump, and could not get it up. I said, "You better go home. I must do 5 chains grubbing or get no supper." The Jury returned the following verdict:\227"That William Percy Radford come to his death by violence. There is not sufficient evidence to criminate any person, but there is evidence that Kent Nash brutally treated deceased. The boy was insufficiently fed, and therefore suspicion is left in our minds that he caused his death. We are of opinion that the authorities are to blame in delaying to dispatch a doctor till Saturday." Upon hearing the verdict Nash contended that there was not one tittle of evidence to support it, and that it was arrived at through prejudice. He is now taking steps to clear himself of the slur cast upon him by the verdict.
[Upon enquiry at the Destitute Board Offices in Adelaide we learn that this boy Radford had been in no way under the care of the poor-law authorities.]
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Emu Bay Historic Cemetery, Kangaroo Island, SA


Address: 100m East down (dirt) road to "Bay of Shoals" from intersection with Emu Bay Road, Emu Bay.
Opened: approx. 1907
# graves: 4 (no surviving memorials)

In June 2016 there were six new plaques placed in the Emu Bay Historic Cemetery, Kangaroo Island, by members of the Emu Bay Progress Association & K.I. Lions Club. I have attached photos of these new plaques and information about who they refer to. Any other names mentioned as regards to being at this cemetery are no longer applicable, ie, Ratcliffe & Whittle. Ratcliffe is actually Radford and the Whittles have, over the years, been re-interred with other family members at the Kingscote Cemetery. Regards Mr Kym Scholz Vice-chairperson Kangaroo Island Branch National Trust of South Australia ph 85533017

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The Kangaroo Island Council oversees care and control of 5 cemeteries throughout the Island
Australian Cemeteries - Emu Bay Cemetery
Susan Marsden, A short history of Kangaroo Island
National Trust of South Australia on Emu Bay Historic Cemetery
National Trust of South Australia - plaques placed in Emu Bay Historic Cemetery

Photographed: Dec 2011 (updated Jun 2016)


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