Wilbert Lesley Simcoe (1912 - 1952)

Born 19 Sep 1912 in Queensland, Australia

Husband of Dorothea Mavis (Smith) Simcoe — married 15 Apr 1937 in Queensland, Australia

Died 5 Feb 1952 at age 39 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia

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Biography

Wilbert was born in 1912. He was the son of William Simcoe and Ethel Goodwin. He passed away in 1952.

FATAL FALL FROM CITY HOTEL WINDOW Townsville police are investigating the death of a Commonwealth Government employee, William Leslie Simcoe, 39, married, of Biloela. Simcoe's body was found slumped on the concrete at the rear of Ramage's Hotel, City, at about 5.30 a.m. on Tuesday. He was last seen alive at about 10 o'clock the previous night. Police believe that the man had fallen from an upstairs window during the night. Death was due to head injuries. Late on Tuesday night police located Simcoe's wife at Biloela. His remains will be sent there for burial. Apart from his wife he is survived by two children. Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1907 - 1954) Wed 6 Feb 1952 Page 2

Sources

• BDM QLD Birth registration Registration details: 1912/C/8921
• BDM QLD Marriage registration Registration details: 1937/C/2134
• BDM QLD Death registration Registration details: 1952/C/1246
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187632033/wilbert-leslie-simcoe: accessed 03 January 2024), memorial page for Wilbert Leslie Simcoe (19 Sep 1912–5 Feb 1952), Find a Grave Memorial ID 187632033, citing Biloela Monumental Cemetery, Biloela, Banana Shire, Queensland, Australia; Maintained by Richie Wright (contributor 48346415).