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Title: Robert Freer Roger, c1929 - 1954
Post by: lyndyloo6 on Tuesday 22 May 12 18:00 BST (UK)

Hi
I am doing a wee bit of research for a freind... Her uncle was Robert Roger, who was born in Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland, in 1929, came to Wanganui. New Zealand, in c1953...was there about 6 months and was killed in an accident involving a horse.  He is buried in Palmerston Court cemetry.  If anyone can send us info about this  incident or send a picture of his headstone (if there is one).  Any help would be good..
Thanks  in anticipation,
Regards,
Lynda

Title: Re: Robert Freer Roger, c1929 - 1954
Post by: Thamesite2017 on Tuesday 22 May 12 19:51 BST (UK)

Hi Lynda
the gravestone is viewable at
http://www.pncc.govt.nz/servicesandfacilities/onlineservices/cemetery-and-cremation-detail/?id=9546

Bye
Althea

Title: Re: Robert Freer Roger, c1929 - 1954
Post by: lyndyloo6 on Tuesday 22 May 12 21:05 BST (UK)

Thank you so much
Regards,
Lynda

Title: Re: Robert Freer Roger, c1929 - 1954
Post by: ellipitt on Thursday 24 May 12 16:13 BST (UK)

Hi
I've requested the relevant copies of the 'Wanganui Chronicle' newspaper - and see what info I can find for you.
Best wishes
Elli

Title: Re: Robert Freer Roger, c1929 - 1954
Post by: Beg Clonrode... on Thursday 24 May 12 23:16 BST (UK)

Hello Elli,

If the Wanganui Chronicle doesn't mention the death the Manawatu Evening Standard has the death notice.

Might or might not have a report of the accident too.


Name Browse (for births, deaths, etc.): ROGER, Robert Freer (http://www.rootschat.com/links/0mrt/)

Name of Person:   ROGER, Robert Freer (24)

Publisher: Manawatu Evening Standard

Title: DEATHS

Abstracts: Death notice

Date of Article: 29 JUN 1953

Date of Event: 27 JUN 1953

Page: 1


Regards
Beg