South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900) Tuesday 22 May 1883
10024MOUNT GAMBIER. May 21.
Wilhelm Frederick Ploenges, one of our
oldest farmers, died at his residence, O.B.
Flat, this morning. About a fortnight ago
he accidentally fell from the roof of a shed
and seriously injured his neck, breaking one
of the bones. Death was the result. He
leaves a wife and a large family.