Recorder (Port Pirie, SA : 1919 - 1954) Wednesday 21 July 193787820

DEATH OF MRS. M. ROSS  
Pioneer Resident of Gladstone
Mrs. Mary Ross, whose death has
been announced had resided at Glad-
stone longer than anyone else, She
was 78 years of age.
Mrs. Ross was born near Wirrabara
and with her parents, the late Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Atkins , went to the
Hundred of Booyoolie and lived in
tents before any houses were built at
Gladstone. She was highly esteemed
and gave much assistance in cases of
sickness. She was keenly interested in
Church of England affairs. Her hus-  
hand died 30 years ago.
The surviving members of the
family are Messrs. E. A. Atkins (Step-
son, of Mount Gambier; C. V. Ross
( Parkside), C. C. Ross (Gladstone),
Mrs. E. Hillard (Gladstone), and
Mounted-Constable S. A. Ross (Haw-
Ker). There are 23 grandchildren.
Mrs. Ross' remains were interred in
Gladstone Cemetery, Rev. E. S.
North officiating at the graveside.