Foreman Carpenter with Hardy & Co.
Son of John Bruce and Janet "Jessie" (Galloway) Bruce. Brother of William Duncan Bruce and Charles Robert Bruce.
Married Jane Keith in 1880 in New South Wales.
Father of Jessie Margaret Helen (Bruce) Patterson, George Albert Bruce, John Ernest Alexander Bruce, Violet Ruby Pearl (Bruce) Collins, Charles James George Bruce, Allan Ronald William Bruce, Claude Victor Keith Bruce, Florrie Gertrude Jane Bruce, Henry Percival N. Bruce, Roy C. W. Bruce, and Donald Galloway Bruce.
Funeral
MR. G. BRUCE
The funeral of Mr. George Bruce, of 49 Morgan-street, Wagga, who died in Wagga District Hospital on Saturday night at the age of 75 years, took place yesterday, leaving St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church at 2.30 o'clock. Before leaving the church the Rev. J. B. Rentoul conducted a short service during which he made kindly and feeling remarks in reference to the deceased. They had met, he said, to pay a well earned tribute to a townsman and comrade who, by his quiet and faithful service, had left a deep impress on the life of his fellow workman. He had been particularly struck by the unanimous and spontaneous tribute which those workers who were associated with him during the year that had passed, were endeavoring to pay to one who was so highly respected by them. Fifty-four years in the employment of a great industrial firm in this town was surely a recommendation of which any workman might feel proud. Not content with this ministry George Bruce went further afield. He was one of the oldest and most respected members of the Wagga lodge of the Manchester Unity, I.O.O.F., and he gave to his lodge 58 yeart of splendid service. Always a lover a music his lifelong practical service to the Wagga Brass Band was marked by the presence of the members of the band to take part in that service and to play at the graveside one of the grand old hymns. "Permit me to pay a personal tribute to one," continued Mr. Rentoul, "who, during his last, illness. showed wonderful courage. George Bruce bore his pain and suffering with his head held high. Not a word of complaint escaped his lips, and during those bad day, watching his quiet patience through all I knew he was made of the stuff of the old pioneers. Three sons of this family offered themselves for the war, and two paid the supreme penalty. From such homes has Australia won her true wealth of citizenship." The church was filled with a very large number of relatives and friends of the deceased and many members of the I.O.O.F. The congregation sang one of the deceased's favorite hymns, "Rock of Ages." The coffin was carried to the hearse by Messrs. George Bruce, of Albury, and Donald Bruce, of Wagga (sons), Alfred Ernest Collins, of Young, and George Henry Patterson, of Wagga (sons-in-law}, and William Bruce and Frederick Bruce, of Wagga (nephews). The cortege was a very large and representative one, and included relatives and friends from Bexley, Sydney, Young, Albury, Humula, North Wagga, and Wagga. The tribute paid by the business people of Wagga was particularly noticeable, the majority of the shops having closed doors as the cortege passed. The Wagga Brass Band and the Wagga City Concert Hand Band combined and preceded the hearse to the railway crossing, under lliandinaster Taylor, and played "The Dead March." A large number of oddfellows and work mates also marched four deep to the railway crossing and then lined the roadside as the long cortege passed through the ranks. The Rev. J. B. Renltoul also preceded the hearse to the Presbyterian portion of the Wagga cemetery where the interment took place. The carriers were those mentioned above and the pall bearers were Messrs. Charles Bruce (brother), Harry Bruce (nephew), Charles Hary, Harry Hardy, William Jacob, George Downie, Harry Carpenter, and George Broadfoot, jun. The Rev. J. B. Renltoul officiated at the graveside. The bands played "Rock of Ages." The chief mourners present were the relatives mentioned, the widow and Mrs. A. E. Collins, of Young, Mrs. G. H. Palterton, of Wagga, and Mrs. A. Menz, of Humula (daughters), Mr. Alan Bruce, of Bexley (son), Mrs. Donald Bruce (daughter-in-law), Mrs. Charles Bruce, of Wagga (sister-in-law), and a very large number of other relatives. Among others present were the Mayor (Ald. E. E. Collins), Mr. Robert Emblen (Town Clerk), and numerous prominent residents of Wagga and district. The Wagga Red Cross Society was represented by Mrs. H. Anderson, Mrs. A. Juppenlatz, and Mrs. G. Downie. The M.U.I.O.F. was represented by a large number of members, and the L.O. Lodge No. 111 and 399 by several members. Messrs. Charles and Harry Hardy, his old employers, and a very large number of his work mates also attended. There was a very large number of floral tributes, including wreaths fsom St. Andrew's Church Women's Guild, the Wagga blanch of the Red Cross Society, the Wagga Ladies' Hockey Club, the L.O.L. Lodges No 111 and 399, the Melody Masters, the Robins Hockey Club, and Messrs. C. Hardy and Co. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. M'Intosh Bros., of Wagga.
Daily Advertiser
Wagga Wagga, NSW
Tuesday 12 April 1932 p.5
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Son of John Bruce and Janet "Jessie" (Galloway) Bruce. Brother of William Duncan Bruce and Charles Robert Bruce.
Married Jane Keith in 1880 in New South Wales.
Father of Jessie Margaret Helen (Bruce) Patterson, George Albert Bruce, John Ernest Alexander Bruce, Violet Ruby Pearl (Bruce) Collins, Charles James George Bruce, Allan Ronald William Bruce, Claude Victor Keith Bruce, Florrie Gertrude Jane Bruce, Henry Percival N. Bruce, Roy C. W. Bruce, and Donald Galloway Bruce.
Funeral
MR. G. BRUCE
The funeral of Mr. George Bruce, of 49 Morgan-street, Wagga, who died in Wagga District Hospital on Saturday night at the age of 75 years, took place yesterday, leaving St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church at 2.30 o'clock. Before leaving the church the Rev. J. B. Rentoul conducted a short service during which he made kindly and feeling remarks in reference to the deceased. They had met, he said, to pay a well earned tribute to a townsman and comrade who, by his quiet and faithful service, had left a deep impress on the life of his fellow workman. He had been particularly struck by the unanimous and spontaneous tribute which those workers who were associated with him during the year that had passed, were endeavoring to pay to one who was so highly respected by them. Fifty-four years in the employment of a great industrial firm in this town was surely a recommendation of which any workman might feel proud. Not content with this ministry George Bruce went further afield. He was one of the oldest and most respected members of the Wagga lodge of the Manchester Unity, I.O.O.F., and he gave to his lodge 58 yeart of splendid service. Always a lover a music his lifelong practical service to the Wagga Brass Band was marked by the presence of the members of the band to take part in that service and to play at the graveside one of the grand old hymns. "Permit me to pay a personal tribute to one," continued Mr. Rentoul, "who, during his last, illness. showed wonderful courage. George Bruce bore his pain and suffering with his head held high. Not a word of complaint escaped his lips, and during those bad day, watching his quiet patience through all I knew he was made of the stuff of the old pioneers. Three sons of this family offered themselves for the war, and two paid the supreme penalty. From such homes has Australia won her true wealth of citizenship." The church was filled with a very large number of relatives and friends of the deceased and many members of the I.O.O.F. The congregation sang one of the deceased's favorite hymns, "Rock of Ages." The coffin was carried to the hearse by Messrs. George Bruce, of Albury, and Donald Bruce, of Wagga (sons), Alfred Ernest Collins, of Young, and George Henry Patterson, of Wagga (sons-in-law}, and William Bruce and Frederick Bruce, of Wagga (nephews). The cortege was a very large and representative one, and included relatives and friends from Bexley, Sydney, Young, Albury, Humula, North Wagga, and Wagga. The tribute paid by the business people of Wagga was particularly noticeable, the majority of the shops having closed doors as the cortege passed. The Wagga Brass Band and the Wagga City Concert Hand Band combined and preceded the hearse to the railway crossing, under lliandinaster Taylor, and played "The Dead March." A large number of oddfellows and work mates also marched four deep to the railway crossing and then lined the roadside as the long cortege passed through the ranks. The Rev. J. B. Renltoul also preceded the hearse to the Presbyterian portion of the Wagga cemetery where the interment took place. The carriers were those mentioned above and the pall bearers were Messrs. Charles Bruce (brother), Harry Bruce (nephew), Charles Hary, Harry Hardy, William Jacob, George Downie, Harry Carpenter, and George Broadfoot, jun. The Rev. J. B. Renltoul officiated at the graveside. The bands played "Rock of Ages." The chief mourners present were the relatives mentioned, the widow and Mrs. A. E. Collins, of Young, Mrs. G. H. Palterton, of Wagga, and Mrs. A. Menz, of Humula (daughters), Mr. Alan Bruce, of Bexley (son), Mrs. Donald Bruce (daughter-in-law), Mrs. Charles Bruce, of Wagga (sister-in-law), and a very large number of other relatives. Among others present were the Mayor (Ald. E. E. Collins), Mr. Robert Emblen (Town Clerk), and numerous prominent residents of Wagga and district. The Wagga Red Cross Society was represented by Mrs. H. Anderson, Mrs. A. Juppenlatz, and Mrs. G. Downie. The M.U.I.O.F. was represented by a large number of members, and the L.O. Lodge No. 111 and 399 by several members. Messrs. Charles and Harry Hardy, his old employers, and a very large number of his work mates also attended. There was a very large number of floral tributes, including wreaths fsom St. Andrew's Church Women's Guild, the Wagga blanch of the Red Cross Society, the Wagga Ladies' Hockey Club, the L.O.L. Lodges No 111 and 399, the Melody Masters, the Robins Hockey Club, and Messrs. C. Hardy and Co. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. M'Intosh Bros., of Wagga.
Daily Advertiser
Wagga Wagga, NSW
Tuesday 12 April 1932 p.5
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Foreman Carpenter with Hardy & Co.
Son of John Bruce and Janet "Jessie" (Galloway) Bruce. Brother of William Duncan Bruce and Charles Robert Bruce.
Married Jane Keith in 1880 in New South Wales.
Father of Jessie Margaret Helen (Bruce) Patterson, George Albert Bruce, John Ernest Alexander Bruce, Violet Ruby Pearl (Bruce) Collins, Charles James George Bruce, Allan Ronald William Bruce, Claude Victor Keith Bruce, Florrie Gertrude Jane Bruce, Henry Percival N. Bruce, Roy C. W. Bruce, and Donald Galloway Bruce.
Funeral
MR. G. BRUCE
The funeral of Mr. George Bruce, of 49 Morgan-street, Wagga, who died in Wagga District Hospital on Saturday night at the age of 75 years, took place yesterday, leaving St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church at 2.30 o'clock. Before leaving the church the Rev. J. B. Rentoul conducted a short service during which he made kindly and feeling remarks in reference to the deceased. They had met, he said, to pay a well earned tribute to a townsman and comrade who, by his quiet and faithful service, had left a deep impress on the life of his fellow workman. He had been particularly struck by the unanimous and spontaneous tribute which those workers who were associated with him during the year that had passed, were endeavoring to pay to one who was so highly respected by them. Fifty-four years in the employment of a great industrial firm in this town was surely a recommendation of which any workman might feel proud. Not content with this ministry George Bruce went further afield. He was one of the oldest and most respected members of the Wagga lodge of the Manchester Unity, I.O.O.F., and he gave to his lodge 58 yeart of splendid service. Always a lover a music his lifelong practical service to the Wagga Brass Band was marked by the presence of the members of the band to take part in that service and to play at the graveside one of the grand old hymns. "Permit me to pay a personal tribute to one," continued Mr. Rentoul, "who, during his last, illness. showed wonderful courage. George Bruce bore his pain and suffering with his head held high. Not a word of complaint escaped his lips, and during those bad day, watching his quiet patience through all I knew he was made of the stuff of the old pioneers. Three sons of this family offered themselves for the war, and two paid the supreme penalty. From such homes has Australia won her true wealth of citizenship." The church was filled with a very large number of relatives and friends of the deceased and many members of the I.O.O.F. The congregation sang one of the deceased's favorite hymns, "Rock of Ages." The coffin was carried to the hearse by Messrs. George Bruce, of Albury, and Donald Bruce, of Wagga (sons), Alfred Ernest Collins, of Young, and George Henry Patterson, of Wagga (sons-in-law}, and William Bruce and Frederick Bruce, of Wagga (nephews). The cortege was a very large and representative one, and included relatives and friends from Bexley, Sydney, Young, Albury, Humula, North Wagga, and Wagga. The tribute paid by the business people of Wagga was particularly noticeable, the majority of the shops having closed doors as the cortege passed. The Wagga Brass Band and the Wagga City Concert Hand Band combined and preceded the hearse to the railway crossing, under lliandinaster Taylor, and played "The Dead March." A large number of oddfellows and work mates also marched four deep to the railway crossing and then lined the roadside as the long cortege passed through the ranks. The Rev. J. B. Renltoul also preceded the hearse to the Presbyterian portion of the Wagga cemetery where the interment took place. The carriers were those mentioned above and the pall bearers were Messrs. Charles Bruce (brother), Harry Bruce (nephew), Charles Hary, Harry Hardy, William Jacob, George Downie, Harry Carpenter, and George Broadfoot, jun. The Rev. J. B. Renltoul officiated at the graveside. The bands played "Rock of Ages." The chief mourners present were the relatives mentioned, the widow and Mrs. A. E. Collins, of Young, Mrs. G. H. Palterton, of Wagga, and Mrs. A. Menz, of Humula (daughters), Mr. Alan Bruce, of Bexley (son), Mrs. Donald Bruce (daughter-in-law), Mrs. Charles Bruce, of Wagga (sister-in-law), and a very large number of other relatives. Among others present were the Mayor (Ald. E. E. Collins), Mr. Robert Emblen (Town Clerk), and numerous prominent residents of Wagga and district. The Wagga Red Cross Society was represented by Mrs. H. Anderson, Mrs. A. Juppenlatz, and Mrs. G. Downie. The M.U.I.O.F. was represented by a large number of members, and the L.O. Lodge No. 111 and 399 by several members. Messrs. Charles and Harry Hardy, his old employers, and a very large number of his work mates also attended. There was a very large number of floral tributes, including wreaths fsom St. Andrew's Church Women's Guild, the Wagga blanch of the Red Cross Society, the Wagga Ladies' Hockey Club, the L.O.L. Lodges No 111 and 399, the Melody Masters, the Robins Hockey Club, and Messrs. C. Hardy and Co. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. M'Intosh Bros., of Wagga.
Daily Advertiser
Wagga Wagga, NSW
Tuesday 12 April 1932 p.5
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Son of John Bruce and Janet "Jessie" (Galloway) Bruce. Brother of William Duncan Bruce and Charles Robert Bruce.
Married Jane Keith in 1880 in New South Wales.
Father of Jessie Margaret Helen (Bruce) Patterson, George Albert Bruce, John Ernest Alexander Bruce, Violet Ruby Pearl (Bruce) Collins, Charles James George Bruce, Allan Ronald William Bruce, Claude Victor Keith Bruce, Florrie Gertrude Jane Bruce, Henry Percival N. Bruce, Roy C. W. Bruce, and Donald Galloway Bruce.
Funeral
MR. G. BRUCE
The funeral of Mr. George Bruce, of 49 Morgan-street, Wagga, who died in Wagga District Hospital on Saturday night at the age of 75 years, took place yesterday, leaving St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church at 2.30 o'clock. Before leaving the church the Rev. J. B. Rentoul conducted a short service during which he made kindly and feeling remarks in reference to the deceased. They had met, he said, to pay a well earned tribute to a townsman and comrade who, by his quiet and faithful service, had left a deep impress on the life of his fellow workman. He had been particularly struck by the unanimous and spontaneous tribute which those workers who were associated with him during the year that had passed, were endeavoring to pay to one who was so highly respected by them. Fifty-four years in the employment of a great industrial firm in this town was surely a recommendation of which any workman might feel proud. Not content with this ministry George Bruce went further afield. He was one of the oldest and most respected members of the Wagga lodge of the Manchester Unity, I.O.O.F., and he gave to his lodge 58 yeart of splendid service. Always a lover a music his lifelong practical service to the Wagga Brass Band was marked by the presence of the members of the band to take part in that service and to play at the graveside one of the grand old hymns. "Permit me to pay a personal tribute to one," continued Mr. Rentoul, "who, during his last, illness. showed wonderful courage. George Bruce bore his pain and suffering with his head held high. Not a word of complaint escaped his lips, and during those bad day, watching his quiet patience through all I knew he was made of the stuff of the old pioneers. Three sons of this family offered themselves for the war, and two paid the supreme penalty. From such homes has Australia won her true wealth of citizenship." The church was filled with a very large number of relatives and friends of the deceased and many members of the I.O.O.F. The congregation sang one of the deceased's favorite hymns, "Rock of Ages." The coffin was carried to the hearse by Messrs. George Bruce, of Albury, and Donald Bruce, of Wagga (sons), Alfred Ernest Collins, of Young, and George Henry Patterson, of Wagga (sons-in-law}, and William Bruce and Frederick Bruce, of Wagga (nephews). The cortege was a very large and representative one, and included relatives and friends from Bexley, Sydney, Young, Albury, Humula, North Wagga, and Wagga. The tribute paid by the business people of Wagga was particularly noticeable, the majority of the shops having closed doors as the cortege passed. The Wagga Brass Band and the Wagga City Concert Hand Band combined and preceded the hearse to the railway crossing, under lliandinaster Taylor, and played "The Dead March." A large number of oddfellows and work mates also marched four deep to the railway crossing and then lined the roadside as the long cortege passed through the ranks. The Rev. J. B. Renltoul also preceded the hearse to the Presbyterian portion of the Wagga cemetery where the interment took place. The carriers were those mentioned above and the pall bearers were Messrs. Charles Bruce (brother), Harry Bruce (nephew), Charles Hary, Harry Hardy, William Jacob, George Downie, Harry Carpenter, and George Broadfoot, jun. The Rev. J. B. Renltoul officiated at the graveside. The bands played "Rock of Ages." The chief mourners present were the relatives mentioned, the widow and Mrs. A. E. Collins, of Young, Mrs. G. H. Palterton, of Wagga, and Mrs. A. Menz, of Humula (daughters), Mr. Alan Bruce, of Bexley (son), Mrs. Donald Bruce (daughter-in-law), Mrs. Charles Bruce, of Wagga (sister-in-law), and a very large number of other relatives. Among others present were the Mayor (Ald. E. E. Collins), Mr. Robert Emblen (Town Clerk), and numerous prominent residents of Wagga and district. The Wagga Red Cross Society was represented by Mrs. H. Anderson, Mrs. A. Juppenlatz, and Mrs. G. Downie. The M.U.I.O.F. was represented by a large number of members, and the L.O. Lodge No. 111 and 399 by several members. Messrs. Charles and Harry Hardy, his old employers, and a very large number of his work mates also attended. There was a very large number of floral tributes, including wreaths fsom St. Andrew's Church Women's Guild, the Wagga blanch of the Red Cross Society, the Wagga Ladies' Hockey Club, the L.O.L. Lodges No 111 and 399, the Melody Masters, the Robins Hockey Club, and Messrs. C. Hardy and Co. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. M'Intosh Bros., of Wagga.
Daily Advertiser
Wagga Wagga, NSW
Tuesday 12 April 1932 p.5
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Gravesite Details
Information from Australia Birth Index, 1857; Australia Death Index, 1932
Family Members
Siblings
Children
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Jessie Margaret Helen Bruce Patterson
1881–1963
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George Albert Bruce
1884–1957
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Corporal John Ernest Alexander Bruce
1885–1917
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Violet Ruby Pearl Bruce Collins
1888–1977
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Pvt Charles James Gordon Bruce
1890–1917
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Claude Victor Keith Bruce
1895–1913
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Henry Percival N. Bruce
1901–1902
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Roy C. W. Bruce
1904–1904
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Donald Galloway Manson Bruce
1907–1970
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Allan Ronald William Bruce
unknown–1973
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