- Queensland Times (Ipswich) (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), Wednesday 3 January 1934, page 1
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FUNERAL NOTICE.
ROBINSON-The Relatives and Friends of the late HARRIETT ROBINSON (relict of the late Enoch Robinson), are invited to attend her Funeral, to move from her late Residence, Blackstone-road, Silkstone, at 3 o'clock THIS (WEDNESDAY) AFTERNOON for the Ipswich Cemetery.
J. & H. REED.
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- The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954), Thursday 4 January 1934, page 13
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Mrs. Harriett Robinson
Following an illness lasting twelve months, the death occurred yesterday at her late residence, Blackstone Road, Silkstone, of Mrs. Harriett Robinson, relict of the late Mr. Enoch Robinson, at the age of 84 years. The late Mrs. Robinson, who was born in England, was one of the first pioneers of the Blackstone district. The late Mrs. Robinson is survived by five sons, Messrs. William, Ernest, James, Enoch, and Norman; two daughters, Mesdames W. Bognuda and H. Roots; 23 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Queensland Times (Ipswich) (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), Thursday 4 January 1934, page 6
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PERSONAL
DEATH OF BLACKSTONE
PIONEER.
Mrs. Harriett Robinson, who died on Tuesday, was a pioneer of the Ipswich district. Following twelve months' illness she died at her residence, Blackstone-road, Silkstone. "The mother of Blackstone," as Mrs. Robinson was affectionately called by her many friends, spent 77 years in Australia. She conscientiously helped her husband, the late Mr. Enoch Robinson, in his pioneering work. Eighty-four years ago she was born in England, and came to Australia with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Alford, when she was seven years of age. When the ship Merry Pleasant, in which they left England, arrived at Moreton Bay, the family disembarked and some time later lived at Bundamba. In 1868 the late Mrs. Robinson was married. At the same time her sister, Miss Emily Alford, married Mr. Cornelius Robinson, brother of her husband. It was the first double wedding held in Ipswich. Previously the late Mr. Robinson had settled with his parents at Booval, most of which was scrub-covered in those days. The couple lived at Riverview for six years. Some time later Mr. Robinson was employed carting coal from the newly-opened colliery at Blackstone to the wharf on the Bremer River, opposite Wharf-street.
The late Mrs. Robinson was an enthusiastic worker for the Blackstone Congregational Church, being a foundation member. She is survived, by five sons, Messrs. William, Ernest, James, Enoch, and Norman Robinson; two daughters, Mesdames W. Bognuda and H. Roots; 23 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, and there was a big attendance. The service was conducted by Mr. Gillard (Brisbane), of the Seventh Day Adventist faith.
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