Kate’s notes: The first document from which I was working was in rather poor condition so the exact day of his death may be questionable; I have placed the date in doubt within brackets.

The West Australian
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
9 July, 1915

DEATHS.

GILLELAND. – On July [8], 1915, Edward William, dearly beloved eldest son of Elizabeth Gilleland, of Hope-street, White Gum Valley, South Fremantle, and brother of Mrs. D. Moore and John Richard Gilleland, aged 27 years.

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The Daily News
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
13 July, 1915

THE LATE MR. EDWARD WILLIAM
GILLELAND.
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    The funeral of the late Mr. Edward William Gilleland, for many years in the employ of Mr. Walter Mews, Fremantle, and of Hope-street, White Gum Valley, took  place on Saturday afternoon, the l0th inst., and was very largely attended. The deceased, who was only 27 years of age, was born at Kadina, South Australia, but has resided in Fremantle for the last thirteen years, where he was well known and highly respected. The long funeral cortege, headed by the brethren of the Orange Institution of W.A. on foot, moved from Messrs. Arthur E. Davies and Co.'s. private mortuary, Market street, Fremantle, and proceeded to the local cemetery, where the remains were interred. The Rev. A. J. Lance officiated at the graveside. The Orange Lodge service was conducted by the Rev. Bro. A. Hay, assisted by Mr. E. G. Warren. The Rev. A. Hay, who was a personal friend of the deceased, also delivered an impressive address. The chief mourners were Mrs. E. Gilleland (mother), Mrs. D. Moore (sister), Mr. J. R. Gilleland (brother), Mr. D. Moore (brother-in-law), Miss E. Smith (niece), and Mr. and Mrs. H. Newson, Mr. and Mrs. W. Newson, Mrs. R. Newson, the Misses G. and L. Newson, Mrs. Hatherway, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson, and Messrs. G. Herbert and G. Fraser. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Walter and Sydney Mews, H. E. Bolton,  M.L.A., W. H. Carpenter, M.L.A., Cr. John Cooke, and Sirkh G. A. Dedman (representing Provincial Grand Black Chapel of Ireland), and Bros. A. Richardson (representing L.O.I. Grand Lodge) and Geo. Simpson (representing L.O.I. No .57). The coffin-bearers were Sirkhs H. Aubin and A.Hines (representing Royal Black Preceptory, No 316), Bros. G Hartree (representing L.O.I. No. 57), N. Cameron (representing L.O.I. No.7), A. Thompson (representing L.O.I. No. 31), and G. Dunham (representing L.O.I. No 19). Amongst those present were brothers and sisters representing the various Orange lodges, representatives from many firms, and numerous friends. Wreaths were placed on the grave by various lodges, other bodies, and by friends. Letters, telegrams, and cards, etc., of condolence have been received by the relatives in large numbers. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Arthur E. Davies and Co., of Fremantle and Claremont.

-transcriptions by Kate Maynard, 2013