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     The funeral of the late Charles Stepnen Mincham, a resident of Coolgardie for 22 years, took place in the Church of England portion of the Kalgooriie Cemetery on Monday, October 14, and was largely attended by friends from Kalgoorlie, Coolgardie, and Boulder, representing the various lodges and asciociations in which the deceased had been a member, and held in highest esteem. The service was conducted by the Rev. T. H. Barratt, of All Saints' Church, in a most impressive manner, after which the beautiful service of the Masonic Order was read by Wor. Bro. E. A. Bennet, R.W.M., of Lodge Federal, the deceased's own lodge, of which he had been Worshipful Master. There were also present representatives of the Westralia Royal Arch Chapter, Coolgardie, of which deceased was Principal; also the Preceptory and Priory at Coolgardie, and the Free Gardeners Friendly Society. The Kalgoorlie police were represented by officers and men from the various departments. After the service the Masons passed round the grave, and, according to an ancient custom, deposited a sprig of evergreen in the grave, and their service ended with the singing of the deceased's favourite hymn, 'Nearer my God to Thee.' The chief mourners were Mrs. C. S. Mincham (widow) and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mincham (brother and sister in-law, Boulder), Mr. Edwin Mincham (brother, Norseman), Mr. Alf Smith (nephew, Boulder), and Find lay Mincham (nephew). The funeral procession was an impressive one, the Masons walking in double file before the hearse. The pall-bearers were the officers of the various lodges represented.

     Much sympathy is felt for the widow, who is left with nine children, five of whom are under 14 years of age. Beautiful wreaths and floral emblems were received.³

"Kalgoorlie Miner", Friday 6 May 1932     On April 9, at 6.30 p.m.,at St. John's Cathedral a very pretty wedding was celebratedwhen Sylvia, eldest daughter of Mrs. Charles Mincham, of Collins-steet, Kalgoorlie, became the wife of Edgar, eldest son of Mr. George Long, of Como.
     The bride entered the church with her brother, Mr. Peter Mincham, who gave her away. She waore a full length frock of ivory georgette and lace, with a veil and coronet of orange blossom. A bouquet of tuber roses (sic), carnations and fern complted a charming toilet. Miss Queenie Mincham acted as bridesmaid for her sister, and wore a dainty frock of pink silk morocain with flounced skirt, and a pjnk felt hat to tone. She carried a bouquet of pink roses and fern. Mr Bert Illig carried out the duties of best man.
     After the ceremony the wedding breakfast was held at the home of the bride's mother, who received her guests wearing a smart frock of black silk morocain and hat en suite.²