Death of Clare Caroline Locke (Pickett)

  • Document Type: A page from a historical newspaper, specifically the classifieds section containing vital notices (Births, Marriages, Deaths, In Memoriam, and Funeral Notices).
  • Publication: The West Australian, published in Perth, Western Australia, on Saturday, August 3, 1935.
  • Historical Significance: Newspapers from this era are invaluable primary sources for genealogical research. Death and funeral notices provide exact dates, locations, and comprehensive lists of surviving family members.
  • Social Context: The presence of multiple notices from different organizations (the Fremantle Rotary Club, Fremantle Methodist Girls’ Club, Central Methodist Mission, Fremantle Methodist Ladies Guild) indicates that the Locke family was active, well-connected, and respected within their local community.

The West Australian VOL. 51, No. 15,323. PERTH, SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 1935. 24 PAGES. PRICE TWOPENCE.

DEATHS. LOCKE. — On August 2, 1935, at her residence, Brockley, 84 Leake-street, Peppermint Grove, Clare Caroline, dearly beloved wife of Charles James Locke, and beloved mother of May (Mrs. J. C. Finch), Lillie (Mrs C. A. Robinson), Alton and Kathleen; aged 64 years.

FUNERAL NOTICES.

LOCKE. — The Friends of Mr. Charles James Locke, of Messrs C. and H. Locke, are respectfully informed that the remains of his late dearly beloved wife, Clare Caroline, will be interred in the Methodist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral will leave her late residence, Brockley, 34 Leake-street, Peppermint Grove, THIS (Saturday) AFTERNOON at 2.30 o’clock, proceeding to the Wesley Church, Fremantle, where a Service will commence at 3 o’clock. At the conclusion of the Service the Cortege will proceed to the Cemetery, arriving at 3.50 p.m.

ARTHUR E. DAVIES and COMPANY, Undertakers, Fremantle and Claremont. Tel. FM2225 and F2177

FREMANTLE ROTARY CLUB.

LOCKE. — The Members of the above are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of the Mrs. C. J. Locke, mother of our Secretary, Rotarian Alton Locke. The Funeral will leave the Wesley Church, Fremantle, THIS (Saturday) AFTERNOON, at the conclusion of a service which will commence at 3 o’clock, arriving at Fremantle Cemetery at 3.50 p.m.

S. H. LAMB, President

FREMANTLE METHODIST GIRLS’ CLUB.

LOCKE. — The Members of the above Club are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of the late Mrs. C. J. Locke, Past President.  The Funeral will leave the Wesley Church, Fremantle, THIS (Saturday) AFTERNOON, at the conclusion of a service which will commence at 3 o’clock, arriving at Fremantle Cemetery at 3.50 p.m.

WIN WILLIAMS, Hon. Secretary

CENTRAL METHODIST MISSION.

LOCKE – Officers, Members and Adherents of the above Mission are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of our late Member, Mrs C. J. Locke. The Funeral will leave the Wesley Church, Fremantle, THIS (Saturday) AFTERNOON, at the conclusion of a service which will commence at 3 o’clock, arriving at Fremantle Cemetery at 3.50 p.m.

ERIC H. O. NYE, Superintendent Minister

FREMANTLE METHODIST LADIES GUILD.

LOCKE – Officers and Members of the above Guild are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of the late Mrs C. J. Locke (Chairwoman and Past President). The Funeral will leave the Wesley Church, Fremantle, THIS (Saturday) AFTERNOON, at the conclusion of a service which will commence at 3 o’clock, arriving at Fremantle Cemetery at 3.50 p.m.

A. C. NYE, President.

A. E. PROUD, Secretary

Principal Individual:

  • Name: Clare Caroline Locke
  • Role in Document: Deceased (Focus Person)
  • Death: August 2, 1935, at her residence, “Brockley”, 84 Leake-street, Peppermint Grove, Western Australia.
  • Age at Death: 64 years (implies birth circa 1871).
  • Relationships: Wife of Charles James Locke; Mother of May (Mrs. J. C. Finch), Lillie (Mrs C. A. Robinson), Alton, and Kathleen.
  • Funeral Details: Buried at the Church of England Cemetery, Karrakatta. Services held at the Parish Church, Peppermint Grove.

Associated Individuals:

  • Charles James Locke: Husband of Clare Caroline Locke.
  • May (Mrs. J. C Finch): Daughter of the deceased.
  • Lillie (Mrs C. A. Robinson): Daughter of the deceased.
  • Alton Locke: Son of the deceased.
  • Kathleen Locke: Daughter of the deceased.
  • Arthur E. Davies: Undertaker (Arthur E. Davies and Company)
  • S. H.  Lamb: President of the Fremantle Rotary Club.
  • Win Williams: Honorary Secretary Fremantle Methodists Girls Club
  • Eric H. O. Nye, Superintendent Minister, Central Methodist Mission.
  • A. C. Nye: President, Fremantle Methodist Ladies Guild.
  • A. E. Proud: Secretary, Fremantle Methodist Ladies Guild.