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Facts and Events
Nickname: Pepperpot Bill
References
- ↑ Death of William Hanlon, in Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Death Index, Victoria 1921-1985
#3020, 9 Oct 2016.
Name: Wm Hanlon
Age: 80 years
Death Place: Portland, Victoria, Australia
Registration Place: Portland, Victoria, Australia
Registration Year: 1923
Father: James Hanlon
Mother: Elizth Sutton
- ↑ Death Notices, in The Argus. (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)
Tuesday, 20th Feb 1923, 9 Oct 2016.
HANLON:- On the 19th February at his residence, Hurd Street Portland, William Hanlon in his 81st year.
- ↑ Mr WILLIAM HANLON, in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia. Border Watch
Tuesday, 27th Feb 1923, 9 Oct 2016.
Mr William Hanlon died at Portland on Monday, February 19, at the age of 81. He was the most prominent man of his time in public affairs and was Mayor of Portland eleven times. He was also President of Portland Shire Council several times. He took an active part in agitations for railway connections with Mount Gambier and the Wimmera and the development of Portland as a port for overseas shipments. He was president of the Pastoral and Agricultural Society for ten years and was also President of the Free Library, Portland Hospital and other institutions.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Obituary, in Portland Guardian
Thursday, 22nd Feb 1923, 9 Oct 2016.
Mr Wm Hanlon
END OF A REMARKABLE AND USEFUL CAREER
The death of Mr Wm Hanlon, which occurred at his residence, Hurd-street, Portland, on Monday afternoon last, removes from the district a pioneer who did much to ? its welfare, and who practicaly gave his whole life for the benefit of the community of which he formed no negligible part. He came to Portland in the early days, and from the inception was a firm believer in and advocate for the old town's ultimate greatness in the commercial world. With an energy and assidiuty for which the late gentleman was alone noted, he was always to the fore in pressing the port's claims, and the freezing works are one particular monument which stands to-day to the honor of our late respected townsman. Grasping the importance of such an industry to Portland as a Shipping centre, he determined to see the project carried through, and as a means towards this end, set out on a personal canvass of the northern districts, interersted in the movement. He was successful in getting sufficient support to warrant the establishment of the works on a co-operative basis, and from that they have developed into an important industry controlled by Messrs Borthwick and Sons, who are this season doing such an extensive business in the overseas shipment of frozen mutton from the works. In public matters generally he was an ardent worker, whereby he associated the mane of Hanlon indelibly with that of the town. For thirteen years he held the important post of Mayor of the Borough, during which time he also occupied the dual position of Shire President - quite a unique record.
The late Wm Hanlon was a colonist of 69 years, arriving in Portland from Ireland in 1854. He was married, but had no family, his wife predeceasing him many years ago. He was known for his straight forward and manly nature - a fighter, but a clean one, with the courage of his convictions. He was very charitably disposed, and did many beneficent acts which few of the public know of. A large connection of relatives are left to mourn his loss, but their sorrow must be alieviated by the fact that he had lived a life, covering 81 years, of usefulness to his fellowman and had now passed on to the Reward which awaits him.
The funeral took place on Wednesday, the remains being interred in the South Cemetery. The respect in which the late gentleman was held was amply demonstrated by the representative gathering of people which was present at the grave. Brethren of the Masonic lodge, of which deceased was a member, were in attendance, and councillors of the Borough of Portland attended in a body.
Many beautiful floral tributes were recieved, and expressions of sympathy came from all parts of the Commonwealth, testifying to the extent to which the late gentleman was known. The Rev F Stillwell (Anglican) officiated at the graveside, and in a short address reviewed the life of the departed one. He said they had met that day to show their respect for a citizen who had helped on no small degree, to build up the community in which he had dwelt. In his day he served his country and did what he could - no man could do more. He had occupied for a number of years the highest position in the community, and had carried out his duties fearlessly seted according to the dictates of his conscious. He was one of the old brigade, and had now passed on to recieve that which God gave in His justice and mercy. They should, in their generation, endeavor to do what good they could, not only in Church life, but for their town and country generally. William Hanlon, in his time, did his share, and to-day they honored and respected him, but above all, exemplified their faith that beyond the grave there was Life. Death did not end all - their personality continued
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