Gilgandra Weekly (NSW : 1942 - 1955) Thu 28 Oct 194325498

MR. G. A. SEMMLER
Ailing' for the past six months
the death occurred at his home
"Kiowa," Bearbong, at 8 a.m.
on Wednesday of Gustav Adolph
Semmler at the age of 73 years.
The deceased was born at Spring
ton, South Australia, and took
up land in the Temora district
in 1900 and purchased the pre-
sent property from Harry Roach
in 1908 where he has resided
ever since. In 1897 he married
Miss Lydia Klinge at. Wadonga,
Victoria, and reared the. follow-
ing family: Edwin, Rayford
(deceased), Desmond, Geoff
(A.I.F.), Ronald and Mrs, G.
Rouse.
There was no more kindly man
in the district than the late G.
A. Semmlcr. His word was his
bond and he performed untold
acts of charity without any in-
dication of his generosity. Visit-
ors were always welccme to
"Kiewa," and he and his good
wife delighted in entertaining
friends with the best that was
offering. And one always came
away impressed with his sincer-
ity. Coming to this district when
wheat farming was in its early
stage, the late Mr. Semmler
showed how farming should bo
carried out and he was generally
recognised as one of our most
successful farmers. He took an
active interest in public affairs,
particularly farmers' organisa-
tions and was a tower of strength
to the old F. and S. Association
and later the P. and A. Associ-
ation.
His passing leaves a gap in
the farming community that
wil! be generally regretted.
The funeral will take place;
this afternoon, following a ser-
vice at the Lutheran Church at
3 o'clock. Mr. A. H. Ross will
have charge of arrangements.