Friday April 20, 1917 Mr John MARSH, of lake Karnak, grazier and farmer, died suddenly on Friday at his home. The deceased, who is a well-to-do farmer came to the district 35 years ago with his father and brothers, and selected land in the early days of it's settlement. Deceased was a member of the Goroke Agricultural and Pastoral Society, and was foremost in every movement for the advancement and welfare of the locality. He was an enthusiastic sheep breeder, and never allowed the price of stock to interfere with his purchases of the best obtainable; in consequence of which his flock was noted for it's excellence. Deceased leaves a widow and one son, and two daughters to mourn their loss. Notes John MARSH married Sarah Ann BELLINGER. He was the son of Thomas MARSH, Click on the links below to see more www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/carapook/names/bellinge.htm www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/carapook/names/marsh.htm West Wimmera Mail extracts are on the Web www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/index.html Daryl Crabtree Gladstone C.Qld Australia