3rd of 8 known children of John Allan Preshaw (1841-1902) & Christina Bremner (1845-1915), He married Grace Jane Jago (1869-1947) in Perth in 1901
Albany Advertiser, 20 Oct 1941
By the death of Mr John A. O. Preshaw at Denmark on October 7, West Australia loses a man who for over forty years has taken an active interest in the commercial and sporting life of the State. Born in Cromwell, New Zealand nearly seventy years ago, the deceased resided in Queensland for a few years, and then entered the service of the South British Insurance Co. In 1900 he was appointed W.A. Manager of the Company and was at the time one of the youngest managers in the State. The company made splendid progress under his guidance. On retiring a few years ago he took up residence at Denmark, where two of his sons were farming. Quickly entering into all local movements he soon became widely known and highly respected. After a brief illness Mr Preshaw passed away and was buried in Denmark last Thursday. The Rev B. Lousada conducted a service at St. Leonard's Church of England prior to the burial, Mrs E. Bayley officiating at the organ.
Amongst those present at the funeral were Sydney and John Preshaw (sons of the deceased), Messrs A. S. McClintock, J.P., E. Bailey, Tormey, T. Wright, E. Hard and J. Holmes (pall bearers), C. J. Kiddle, S. E. Hollyock, J. Silver, V. E. Jefferis, T. Wright, J. F. Rickets, C. Offer, J. Clark, N. Grant, A. McClintock (representing the South Perth Bowling Club) and representatives of the Albany No.10 W.A.C. Lodge, Denmark Golf Club, South British Insurance Co., and many others.
The many beautiful wreaths included those from the Perth Lodge, No.33; South Perth Bowling Club; Denmark Golf Club; Denmark Infant Health Centre; Albany Lodge, No. 33; Mr and Mrs J. Holmes; Mr and Mrs McClintock; J. A. Thomson; Mr and Mrs J. Silver; Mr and Mrs W. Perritt; Mr and Mrs Whittaker; Mr and Mrs Gus Hard; Mr and Mrs Hollyock; Miss Williams; Mrs Kiddle and many others.
The deceased leaves a widow and four sons (Allan, Jack, Syd & Cecil). The eldest, Allan, is Registrar of the University of Tasmania and is at present serving in the British Navy.The late Mr Preshaw was a keen tennis player in his young days and subsequently did much successful yacht racing in Perth in his well-known yacht the "Rotohue," afterwards playing golf and bowls in South Perth for several years. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr H. C. Prior, of Albany.
Albany Advertiser, 20 Oct 1941
By the death of Mr John A. O. Preshaw at Denmark on October 7, West Australia loses a man who for over forty years has taken an active interest in the commercial and sporting life of the State. Born in Cromwell, New Zealand nearly seventy years ago, the deceased resided in Queensland for a few years, and then entered the service of the South British Insurance Co. In 1900 he was appointed W.A. Manager of the Company and was at the time one of the youngest managers in the State. The company made splendid progress under his guidance. On retiring a few years ago he took up residence at Denmark, where two of his sons were farming. Quickly entering into all local movements he soon became widely known and highly respected. After a brief illness Mr Preshaw passed away and was buried in Denmark last Thursday. The Rev B. Lousada conducted a service at St. Leonard's Church of England prior to the burial, Mrs E. Bayley officiating at the organ.
Amongst those present at the funeral were Sydney and John Preshaw (sons of the deceased), Messrs A. S. McClintock, J.P., E. Bailey, Tormey, T. Wright, E. Hard and J. Holmes (pall bearers), C. J. Kiddle, S. E. Hollyock, J. Silver, V. E. Jefferis, T. Wright, J. F. Rickets, C. Offer, J. Clark, N. Grant, A. McClintock (representing the South Perth Bowling Club) and representatives of the Albany No.10 W.A.C. Lodge, Denmark Golf Club, South British Insurance Co., and many others.
The many beautiful wreaths included those from the Perth Lodge, No.33; South Perth Bowling Club; Denmark Golf Club; Denmark Infant Health Centre; Albany Lodge, No. 33; Mr and Mrs J. Holmes; Mr and Mrs McClintock; J. A. Thomson; Mr and Mrs J. Silver; Mr and Mrs W. Perritt; Mr and Mrs Whittaker; Mr and Mrs Gus Hard; Mr and Mrs Hollyock; Miss Williams; Mrs Kiddle and many others.
The deceased leaves a widow and four sons (Allan, Jack, Syd & Cecil). The eldest, Allan, is Registrar of the University of Tasmania and is at present serving in the British Navy.The late Mr Preshaw was a keen tennis player in his young days and subsequently did much successful yacht racing in Perth in his well-known yacht the "Rotohue," afterwards playing golf and bowls in South Perth for several years. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr H. C. Prior, of Albany.
3rd of 8 known children of John Allan Preshaw (1841-1902) & Christina Bremner (1845-1915), He married Grace Jane Jago (1869-1947) in Perth in 1901
Albany Advertiser, 20 Oct 1941
By the death of Mr John A. O. Preshaw at Denmark on October 7, West Australia loses a man who for over forty years has taken an active interest in the commercial and sporting life of the State. Born in Cromwell, New Zealand nearly seventy years ago, the deceased resided in Queensland for a few years, and then entered the service of the South British Insurance Co. In 1900 he was appointed W.A. Manager of the Company and was at the time one of the youngest managers in the State. The company made splendid progress under his guidance. On retiring a few years ago he took up residence at Denmark, where two of his sons were farming. Quickly entering into all local movements he soon became widely known and highly respected. After a brief illness Mr Preshaw passed away and was buried in Denmark last Thursday. The Rev B. Lousada conducted a service at St. Leonard's Church of England prior to the burial, Mrs E. Bayley officiating at the organ.
Amongst those present at the funeral were Sydney and John Preshaw (sons of the deceased), Messrs A. S. McClintock, J.P., E. Bailey, Tormey, T. Wright, E. Hard and J. Holmes (pall bearers), C. J. Kiddle, S. E. Hollyock, J. Silver, V. E. Jefferis, T. Wright, J. F. Rickets, C. Offer, J. Clark, N. Grant, A. McClintock (representing the South Perth Bowling Club) and representatives of the Albany No.10 W.A.C. Lodge, Denmark Golf Club, South British Insurance Co., and many others.
The many beautiful wreaths included those from the Perth Lodge, No.33; South Perth Bowling Club; Denmark Golf Club; Denmark Infant Health Centre; Albany Lodge, No. 33; Mr and Mrs J. Holmes; Mr and Mrs McClintock; J. A. Thomson; Mr and Mrs J. Silver; Mr and Mrs W. Perritt; Mr and Mrs Whittaker; Mr and Mrs Gus Hard; Mr and Mrs Hollyock; Miss Williams; Mrs Kiddle and many others.
The deceased leaves a widow and four sons (Allan, Jack, Syd & Cecil). The eldest, Allan, is Registrar of the University of Tasmania and is at present serving in the British Navy.The late Mr Preshaw was a keen tennis player in his young days and subsequently did much successful yacht racing in Perth in his well-known yacht the "Rotohue," afterwards playing golf and bowls in South Perth for several years. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr H. C. Prior, of Albany.
Albany Advertiser, 20 Oct 1941
By the death of Mr John A. O. Preshaw at Denmark on October 7, West Australia loses a man who for over forty years has taken an active interest in the commercial and sporting life of the State. Born in Cromwell, New Zealand nearly seventy years ago, the deceased resided in Queensland for a few years, and then entered the service of the South British Insurance Co. In 1900 he was appointed W.A. Manager of the Company and was at the time one of the youngest managers in the State. The company made splendid progress under his guidance. On retiring a few years ago he took up residence at Denmark, where two of his sons were farming. Quickly entering into all local movements he soon became widely known and highly respected. After a brief illness Mr Preshaw passed away and was buried in Denmark last Thursday. The Rev B. Lousada conducted a service at St. Leonard's Church of England prior to the burial, Mrs E. Bayley officiating at the organ.
Amongst those present at the funeral were Sydney and John Preshaw (sons of the deceased), Messrs A. S. McClintock, J.P., E. Bailey, Tormey, T. Wright, E. Hard and J. Holmes (pall bearers), C. J. Kiddle, S. E. Hollyock, J. Silver, V. E. Jefferis, T. Wright, J. F. Rickets, C. Offer, J. Clark, N. Grant, A. McClintock (representing the South Perth Bowling Club) and representatives of the Albany No.10 W.A.C. Lodge, Denmark Golf Club, South British Insurance Co., and many others.
The many beautiful wreaths included those from the Perth Lodge, No.33; South Perth Bowling Club; Denmark Golf Club; Denmark Infant Health Centre; Albany Lodge, No. 33; Mr and Mrs J. Holmes; Mr and Mrs McClintock; J. A. Thomson; Mr and Mrs J. Silver; Mr and Mrs W. Perritt; Mr and Mrs Whittaker; Mr and Mrs Gus Hard; Mr and Mrs Hollyock; Miss Williams; Mrs Kiddle and many others.
The deceased leaves a widow and four sons (Allan, Jack, Syd & Cecil). The eldest, Allan, is Registrar of the University of Tasmania and is at present serving in the British Navy.The late Mr Preshaw was a keen tennis player in his young days and subsequently did much successful yacht racing in Perth in his well-known yacht the "Rotohue," afterwards playing golf and bowls in South Perth for several years. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr H. C. Prior, of Albany.
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