Brett, George

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NameBrett, George AlfredDate of Birth1868Date of Death19 March 1928OccupationBuilder and ContractorPlace of ResidenceShellharbourBiographyGeorge's parents were Edwin and Caroline , he had five siblings of which he was the eldest -Ada C, Elizabeth, William H, Edith and Sydney.

George married Emily Anne Henry 11 June 1913. They had no children. George died as the result of an accident at the Bass Point Quarry when he fell 25 feet and was taken to Kiama Hospital where he later died.

George was apprenticed to Mr. L Mood a wheelwright but preferred carpentry work. He was well respected in the Shellharbour community as a builder and enthusiastic member of several clubs. About 200 people marched in the funeral cortege.
When Ray Hockey was 4yrs old Mrs. Emily Brett, who lived next door at No. 8 Addison St. Shellharbour, gave Ray a bottle with a model boat inside. The inscription on the bottle stand reads ' To Ray from Mrs Brett Christmas 1920 ' The bottle is marked on the base Walkers Whiskey.

Paul Hockey (Ray's son) remembers his father telling him a story of when Ray was about 7 yrs old. Ray went looking for Santa Clause up the chimney of the fireplace in the old house at 6 Addison St, Shellharbour (which was later replaced with a red brick house). Ray's head became stuck in the chimney and George Brett from next door had to help free him. Last edited by: June Hockey

External LinkFatality and ShellharbourCoroner's EnquiryObituary Mr George Brett 58 years

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Stained glass window dedicated to George Brett at St Paul's Anglican Church, Shellharbour.

'I am the Good Shepherd. In memory of my dear husband George Alfred Brett. Erected by his loving wife'.

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CollectionPeoplePlaceSt Paul's Anglican ChurchFamilyHockeyRelated ItemShellharbour Building Register 1923-1951

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Brett, George