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<blockquote>FATAL FALL DOWN STAIRS - BOULDER BARMAN'S DEATH.  
 
<blockquote>FATAL FALL DOWN STAIRS - BOULDER BARMAN'S DEATH.  
About 6 o'clock on Monday morning last Albert Moulden who wag employed as a yardman-barman at the Terminus Hotel, Boulder, was going down the stairs from his room on the second floor when he slipped and fell, Mr. Powell, the Licensee, heard the fall, and rushing to the staircases saw Moulden lying, huddled up at the bottom. Dr Way was summoned and ordered Moulden's removal to the Kalgoorlie Government Hospital. He was suffering from a fracture of the base of the skull and cerebral haemorrhage. He was detained at the hospital for treatment. His condition, improved considerably until Thursday evening, when he took a bad turn.  Moulden died as a result of his injuries at 11.30 o'clock on Thursday night. The deceased, who was a returned soldier, was a single man. His Mother resides in Perth. When her son met with the accident she came to the goldfields to see him. The deceased suffered from gas as the result of the Great War.<ref> Western Argus (Kalgoorlie, WA : 1916 - 1938) Tue 24 Sep 1929  Page 17</ref> </blockquote>  
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About 6 o'clock on Monday morning last Albert Moulden who wag employed as a yardman-barman at the Terminus Hotel, Boulder, was going down the stairs from his room on the second floor when he slipped and fell, Mr. Powell, the Licensee, heard the fall, and rushing to the staircases saw Moulden lying, huddled up at the bottom. Dr Way was summoned and ordered Moulden's removal to the Kalgoorlie Government Hospital. He was suffering from a fracture of the base of the skull and cerebral haemorrhage. He was detained at the hospital for treatment. His condition, improved considerably until Thursday evening, when he took a bad turn.  Moulden died as a result of his injuries at 11.30 o'clock on Thursday night. The deceased, who was a returned soldier, was a single man. His Mother resides in Perth. When her son met with the accident she came to the goldfields to see him. The deceased suffered from gas as the result of the Great War.<ref> Western Argus (Kalgoorlie, WA : 1916 - 1938) Tue 24 Sep 1929  Page 17</ref> </blockquote>
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<blockquote>MOULDEN. — On September 19, dearly beloved husband of Agnes Emma Moulden, of Palmyra. Peacefully sleeping.
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MOULDEN. — On September 19, at Kalgoorlie Hospital, as result of an accident, W. B. Claude, dearly beloved eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Moulden, of 236 Newcastle-street, Perth, and loved brother of May (Mrs. Fred. Barnett), Vera (Mrs. C. Henderson), Eric, and Harold. At rest.
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MOULDEN. — On September 19, at the Kalgoorlie Hospital, as the result of an accident, W. B. Claude, beloved eldest brother of May (Mrs. F. A. Barnett), brother-in-law of F. A. Barnett, and devoted uncle of Kenneth and Audrey. Peacefully sleeping.<ref>West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), Monday 23 September 1929, page 1</ref></blockquote>
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
 
Although called Albert (ie Bertie) in the above story, he was buried at Karrakatta under his correct names. His marriage is registered but it would seem it did not last very long, although Agnes never remarried.
 
Although called Albert (ie Bertie) in the above story, he was buried at Karrakatta under his correct names. His marriage is registered but it would seem it did not last very long, although Agnes never remarried.

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William Bertie Claude Moulden
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Personal Information
Date of Birth 9 Dec 1896
Place of Birth Port Macdonnell, South Australia
Death 19 Sep 1929, aged 33
Place of Death Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Occupation Clerk
Religion Church of England
Address Astley street, Gosnells, Western Australia
Next of Kin Father , Mr William Moulden
Military Information
Reg Number [ 2219]
Date of Enlistment 26 feb 1916
Rank Private
Unit/Formation 51st Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
Date of Embarkation 9 Aug 1916
Ship Embarked On HMAT A28 Miltiades
Date of Return 9 Dec 1918
Fate Wounded in action (gassed)
Monument Gosnells Road Board Honour Roll
Medals British War Medal
Victory Medal



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War Service

Post War

In 1924 Bill married Agnes Emma Hadlow in Fremantle. Agnes died 30 Mar 1978 aged 100 in Melville.

Electoral Roll entries: 1919 at 10 Weld avenue, North Perth, clerk; 1925 Waddell street, East Fremantle with Agnes Emma. No children

FATAL FALL DOWN STAIRS - BOULDER BARMAN'S DEATH. About 6 o'clock on Monday morning last Albert Moulden who wag employed as a yardman-barman at the Terminus Hotel, Boulder, was going down the stairs from his room on the second floor when he slipped and fell, Mr. Powell, the Licensee, heard the fall, and rushing to the staircases saw Moulden lying, huddled up at the bottom. Dr Way was summoned and ordered Moulden's removal to the Kalgoorlie Government Hospital. He was suffering from a fracture of the base of the skull and cerebral haemorrhage. He was detained at the hospital for treatment. His condition, improved considerably until Thursday evening, when he took a bad turn. Moulden died as a result of his injuries at 11.30 o'clock on Thursday night. The deceased, who was a returned soldier, was a single man. His Mother resides in Perth. When her son met with the accident she came to the goldfields to see him. The deceased suffered from gas as the result of the Great War.[1]
MOULDEN. — On September 19, dearly beloved husband of Agnes Emma Moulden, of Palmyra. Peacefully sleeping.

MOULDEN. — On September 19, at Kalgoorlie Hospital, as result of an accident, W. B. Claude, dearly beloved eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Moulden, of 236 Newcastle-street, Perth, and loved brother of May (Mrs. Fred. Barnett), Vera (Mrs. C. Henderson), Eric, and Harold. At rest.

MOULDEN. — On September 19, at the Kalgoorlie Hospital, as the result of an accident, W. B. Claude, beloved eldest brother of May (Mrs. F. A. Barnett), brother-in-law of F. A. Barnett, and devoted uncle of Kenneth and Audrey. Peacefully sleeping.[2]

Notes

Although called Albert (ie Bertie) in the above story, he was buried at Karrakatta under his correct names. His marriage is registered but it would seem it did not last very long, although Agnes never remarried.

  1. Western Argus (Kalgoorlie, WA : 1916 - 1938) Tue 24 Sep 1929 Page 17
  2. West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), Monday 23 September 1929, page 1

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