 1908 - 1921 (12 years)
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| Name |
William Frederick Burgum |
| Born |
30 Sep 1908 |
Nambour, Queensland, Australia  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Accident |
8 Mar 1921 |
Obi Creek, Maleny, Queensland |
Father and Son Missing.
William George Burgum and his son, aged 12, residents of Landsborough, have been reported as missing from their home since Tuesday. On that day they set out for the purpose of driving home the cows, but they have not been seen since. One of their horses and a dog were found on the side of the Obi Obi Creek, which they had had to cross on their way. The Landsborough police were immediately notified, and investigations were commenced. The theory has been formed that while crossing the creek the boy fell off his horse, and that while the father was trying to rescue him both were drowned, as a little further down the creek from where they crossed there is a small waterfall. The police are now engaged in dragging this part of the creek.
Transcribed from 'The Brisbane Courier' Thursday 10th March 1921 |
| Died |
8 Mar 1921 |
Obi Obi Creek, Nth Maleny, Qld |
| Accident |
14 Mar 1921 |
Obi Creek, Maleny, Queensland |
Missing Father and Son.
With reference lo William George Burgum and his son, who have been missing since Tuesday from their home at Landsborough, and are believed to have been drowned while crossing the Obi Obi Creek, the police have found the cap of the boy attached to a snag in the creek. This seems to further strengthen the theory of the police that they were drowned in the creek.
Transcribed from 'The Brisbane Courier' Monday 14th March 1921 |
| Buried |
14 Mar 1921 |
Witta Cemetery |
| Drowning |
15 Mar 1921 |
Obi Creek, Maleny, Queensland |
RECENT DROWNING FATALITIES
The police were advised yesterday that the bodies of William George Burgum and his son, of the Maleny district, who were drowned while crossing Obi Obi Creek, have been recovered. The father's body was found on Sunday, and the boys was recovered yesterday. Dr. Anderson, of Landsborough, certified that death was due to asphyxia by drowning.
Transcribed from 'The Brisbane Courier' Tuesday 15th March 1921 |
| Person ID |
I2648 |
Maleny Pioneers & Neighbouring Districts |
| Last Modified |
14 Oct 2010 |
| Father |
William George Burgum, b. 2 Aug 1876, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, England , d. 8 Mar 1921, Obi Obi Creek, Nth Maleny, Qld (Age 44 years) |
| Mother |
Cosette Weitemeyer, b. 14 Jun 1882, Bundaberg, Qld , d. 9 Jul 1972, Maleny, Queensland (Age 90 years) |
| Married |
1907 |
Mission House, Leichardt Street, Springhill, Brisbane, Qld |
- Burgum - Weitemeyer.
A quiet but pretty wedding took place on Saturday afternoon last in the reception room of the Mission House, Leichhardt-street, Spring Hill, When Mr. William Burgum, a settler of Blackall Range, and eldest son of Mr. T. Burgum, of Gloacester, England, was married to Miss Cosette Weitemeyer, only daughter of Mr. T. P. L. Weitemeyer, one of the pioneer settlers of the Blackall, where he has lived until his recent removal to Mata Mata, New Zealand. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. B. Johnson in the presence of numerous friends and relations. The bride, who wore a pretty gown of white muslin, and a bridal veil, and coronet of orange blossom, was given away by her uncle (Mr. Schoch), and was attended by Miss Annie Court and Miss May Schoch (cousin) as bridesmaids. Mr. C. Christian Weitemeyer and Mr. Charles Wynne acted as groomsmen. After the ceremony the party were photographed, and at the invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Schoch an adjournment was made to Eschenhagen's Cafe, where the wedding breakfast wasserved, at the conclusion of which the bride and bridegroom left for their honeymoon.
Transcribed from 'The Queenslander' Saturday 23rd November 1907
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| Family ID |
F817 |
Group Sheet |
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