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Duncan PRATT (1897 - 1973)

Children	Self + Spouses	Parents	Grandparents	Greatgrandparents
	Duncan PRATT (1897 - 1973)	David PRATT (1855 - 1949)	William PRATT
			Mary GOLD
		Isabella DINGWELL (1857 - 1941)	Finlay DINGWELL
			Johanna MCDONALD

b. 1897 at Mackay, Queensland, Australia

d. 1973 at Queensland, Australia aged 76

Near Relatives of Duncan PRATT (1897 - 1973)
Relationship	Person	Born	Birth Place	Died	Death Place	Age
Grandfather	William PRATT
Grandmother	Mary GOLD
Grandfather	Finlay DINGWELL
Grandmother	Johanna MCDONALD
Father	David PRATT	1855	Kings Kettle, Fife, Scotland	1949	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	94
Mother	Isabella DINGWELL	abt 1857	Kiltearn, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland	1941	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	84
Self	Duncan PRATT	1897	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	1973	Queensland, Australia	76
Sister	Joanna McDonald PRATT	1880	Scotland	1883	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	3
Brother	William David PRATT	1882	Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland	1929	Sydney, Queensland, Australia	47
Sister	Mary Ann Gould Gold PRATT	1884	Queensland, Australia	1962	Queensland, Australia	78
Sister	Finlay Dingwell PRATT	1886	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	1946	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	60
Sister	Jane Rhind PRATT	1887	Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Sister	Helen PRATT	1889	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	1983	Queensland, Australia	94
Sister	Isabella PRATT	1891	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	1956	Queensland, Australia	65
Sister	Christina PRATT	1893	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	1989	Mackay, Queenland, Australia	96
Brother	David PRATT	1896	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	1917	Belgium	21
Sister	Johanna McDonald (Hannah) PRATT	1898	Queensland, Australia	1983	Queensland, Australia	85
Sister	Thomasina PRATT	1901	Queensland, Australia	1902	Queenland, Australia	1
Niece	Living or Recently Deceased
Niece	Living or Recently Deceased
Nephew	Living or Recently Deceased
Sister in Law	Isabell JOHANSEN			1984	Queensland, Australia
Brother in Law	Arthur Henry MUSSETT			1905	Queensland, Australia
Brother in Law	Christain Petersen MAU
Brother in Law	Ingeborg Christine MAU			1960	Queensland, Australia
Brother in Law	William John O'BRIEN
Brother in Law	Henry Goodam JOHANSEN	1884	Queensland, Australia	1960	Brisbane, Queensland, Australia	76
Brother in Law	Hans Frederick PETERSEN
Brother in Law	Henry George ROBERTSON	1891	Queensland, Australia	1935	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	44
Brother in Law	Kaj SPROGOE			1977	Queensland, Australia

Events in Duncan PRATT (1897 - 1973)'s life
Date	Age	Event	Place	Notes	Src
1897		Duncan PRATT was born	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	Note 1	18, 52
1914	17	Military Service		Note 2
1941	44	Death of mother Isabella DINGWELL (aged 84)	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	Note 3	52, 60
1949	52	Death of father David PRATT (aged 94)	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	Note 4	60
1973	76	Duncan PRATT died	Queensland, Australia	Note 5	18

Note 1: 1897 C7289 Duncan Pratt David Isabella Dingwall Military records Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922 Name Duncan Pratt Birth Date 24 Jun 1897 Birth Place Queensland Registration Year 1897 Registration Place Queensland, Australia Father David Pratt Mother Isabella Dingwall Page number 21186 Registration Number 007289 Household Members NameAge NameDuncan Pratt NameIsabella Dingwall NameDavid Pratt

Note 2: Australia, WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 Name Duncan Pratt Age 18 Birth Year abt 1896 Birth Place Mackay, Queensland Dossier Year Range 1914-1920 Enlistment Place Mackay, Queensland Service Number 1887 Father David Pratt Household Members NameAge NameDuncan Pratt NameDavid Pratt

Note 3: Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985 Name Isabella Pratt Death Date 27 Mar 1941 Death Place Queensland Father's Name Finlay Dingwall Mother's Name Johanna McDonald Registration Year 1941 Registration Place Queensland Registration Number 001869 Page number 1891 Mentioned in obit of husband Daily Mercury (Mackay) 28 March 1941 MRS. ISABELLA PRATT. Whilst busily knitting socks for soldiers abroad on the' veranda of her home, in Juliet-street, yesterday afternoon, Mrs. David Pratt, one of the most widely respected Identities of the Mackay district over very many years, suddenly put her knitting down in her lap and passed away peacefully. News of the death of this grand old lady, wife of Mr. David Pratt, shocked the community, for it was utterly unexpected. Only that afternoon Mrs. Pratt had seemed in the most robust Health and had sent for more wool to continue her patriotic work. Mrs. Pratt would have been 84 years of age in July. A little over three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Pratt celebrated their Diamond Wedding at the residence of the Hamilton family, "Iolanthe," James-street. The gathering on that occasion was notable by the fact that four gener ations of the Pratt family, number ing 45, were present and a very large assemblage of representative citizens. It was an outstanding landmark, not only in the lives of the aged couple themselves, but also in the wide spread interest that Mackay and dis trict had in the event. The late Mrs. Pratt leaves a hus band, two sons and five daughters. The eldest son, William, died at Kolijo a few years ago, and another, David, made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War. The other members of the family are: Mr. F. D. Pratt, of Kolijo, and Mr. D. Pratt, of Baker's Creek. The daughters are: Mrs. C. P. Mau, Mrs. H. G. Johansen and Mrs. H. Petersen, of Rosella; Mrs. P. Rob ertson, of George-street, Mackay; Mrs. K. Sprogoe, of the Chalet, Eungella. The deceased lady, although not enjoying the best of health for some time past, was not really ill. She was sitting on her veranda knitting, and suddenly was attacked by a seizure about 2 o'clock. Medical assistance was summoned, but life was extinct. Only a brief period previously Mrs. Pratt conversed with a friend, whom she told she was quite well, and requested her girl to bring more wool. In the present as in the last war, Mrs. Pratt did an immense amount of knitting for the soldiers. Married in Scotland on September 30, 1877, with her husband she reached Mackay by the sailing ship Hannah Landells In September 58 years ago. On this vessel also came the late Mr. R. Hamilton, and the families have been close friends over the intervening years. The late Mrs. Pratt's life was marked by a spirit of active charity and loyalty, and many acts of kind ness had been unostentatiously done. Like her husband, the late Mrs. Pratt was held in the highest esteem by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. The couple became engaged in dairying near the Town Common early after their arrival and by Industry went on to success. Her kindly disposition endeared her to all associated with her. but she was one who was always closely attached to her home and family.

Note 4: Daily Mercury (Mackay) 6 Jun 1949 MR. DAVID PRATT DIES, AGED 94 TEN days after the celebration of his 94th birthday, Mr. David Pratt of Juliet-street passed away at his residence in the early hours of Saturday morning. One of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Mackay and district, the late Mr. Pratt was particularly prominent in bowling circles. Annual competitions fare held for the Pratt Diamond Wed ding Cup.' Born at King's Kettle, Scotland, on May 25, 1855, the late Mr. Pratt lost his father when he was a young child. He had to start work at an early age, when most boys are In the early stages of their school life. He often stated that his schooling was very brief. In one of his reminiscences of his early days, the late Mr. Pratt recalled the jubilation and festivi ties associated with the wedding of King Edward VII. He was then a lad about six years. There was a bonfire and the foundation stone of Arthur's Seat was laid amid popular acclaim. He remembered It was at that festive occasion he first tasted meat. LEFT SCHOOL AT TEN Leaving school at the age of 10 he went to work on a farm doing what was known in those days as "rodding wheat," and following the harvesters, earning 7d. a day at this occupation. When he was about 19, the late Mr. Pratt went to Edinburgh, but did not do very well in that city. He later found work on the docks at Leith, and subsequently on the railway, where he remained for 10 years, rising to the position of guard. It was while he was em ployed on the railway that he met with an accident to both legs, causing periodical trouble. Effects of this injury caused him to relinquish the game of bowls, of which lie was very fond, a num ber of years ago. Following his accident the com pany gave him an office position. Some friends suggested that he should go to Queensland. ON SAILING SHIP In the meantime he married Miss Isabella Dingwall, ot Even- tun, Ross-shire, and together they sailed for Queensland from Glas gow on "Hannah Landles" on June 6, 1883, reaching Mackay on Sep tember 11. Mackay was then a small place. Soon after arriving he lost his eld est girl, Johanna. He managed to secure a house near the town common, with four acres of land, and started dairy farming, between carting wood and doing odd jobs. By dint of hard work he made a great success of this venture and he sold the property. He then purchased an area of five acres where he continued dairying, with a milk run. This business was continued profitably for 17 or 18 years, and he also grew cane on a block adjacent to the Town Common. The late Mr. Pratt then pur chased what was known as the Homebush Terminus, near Baker's Creek, where he grew cane and carted for Homebush mill. Later McLennan's farm of 2000 acres was purchased, and a large crop was harvested in 1908. In 1911 he visited his home land, but remained there only six months. Mrs. Pratt died about eight years ago, at the ripe age of 84 years. The late Mr. Pratt is survived by one son. Mr. Duncan Pratt, of Baker's Creek, and five daughters — Mrs. C. P. Mau, of Homebush - road, Mrs. H. G. Johansen, of Rosella, Mrs. Hans Petersen, of Homebush-road, Mrs. G. H. Rob ertson, of Mackay, and Mrs. Kay Sprogoe, The Chalet Eungella. There are 22 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

Note 5: Alive in brothers obit in 1946 - so after 1946 1973 C4839 Duncan Pratt David Pratt Isabella Dingwall

Source References:

18. Type: Vital Record, Abbr: Queensland bdm index, Title: Queensland bdm index

- Reference = (Death)

- Notes: 1973 C4839 Duncan Pratt David Pratt Isabella Dingwall

- Reference = (Birth)

- Notes: 1897 C7289 Duncan Pratt David Isabella Dingwall

52. Type: Australia Birth Marriage Death Index 1787 - 1985 Record

- Reference = (Birth)

- Notes: Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922 Name Duncan Pratt Birth Date 24 Jun 1897 Birth Place Queensland Registration Year 1897 Registration Place Queensland, Australia Father David Pratt Mother Isabella Dingwall Page number 21186 Registration Number 007289 Household Members NameAge NameDuncan Pratt NameIsabella Dingwall NameDavid Pratt

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