Michael Henry McAppion – grave tales

MCAPPION Michael Henry — was aged 29yrs when he died on the 26 Aug 1920, at the Leonora Hospital. His occupation was given as a Labourer. The cause of death was Morbus Cordis, Chronic Nephritis & Heart Failure. He was the second son of Robert Michael ‘Mick’ MCAPPION (Labourer) and Caroline nee PALMER. He was born at Waterloo, Sydney NSW. He was in NSW for13yrs, and in WA 17yrs, He never married.

Plaque on Grave of M H McAppion -Leonora Cemetery

Northern Grazier and Miner Leonora 24 August 1935, page 2

Michael Henry McAppion was a Sergeant in the Army with the 51st Battalion A.I.F. during W W 1 Service No 2733. Buried in Leonora Cemetery.  Died after a “long illness” and had a large funeral with military honours in Leonora Western Australia.

Leonora Fire Brigade 1908 – SLWA

Leonora Fire Brigade: The brigade poses in uniform and with their equipment in front of the fire station – 1908 Members identified are standing 2nd from left, James McAppion 4th from left, Cyril Longmore middle row 2nd from left, Henry Critchley, 2nd from right F. Folvig front row left S. Vincent, far-right seated, Michael McAppion.

Leonora Football Club 1908 – Photo Ancestry.com

Leonora FootballClub – The team poses in their uniforms. 2nd row from the top, 3rd from left: M. McAppion, 5th from left: C. Longmore; Sitting left: J. McAppion.

Young Witness – NSW – 18 September 1920, page 2

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My name is Moya Sharp, I live in Kalgoorlie Western Australia and have worked most of my adult life in the history/museum industry. I have been passionate about history for as long as I can remember and in particular the history of my adopted home the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. Through my website I am committed to providing as many records and photographs free to any one who is interested in the family and local history of the region.

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