Frank Roderick GUM
- Born: 15 Apr 1896, Pinda, S.A., Australia 3
- Married: 10 May 1921, Morchard, S.A., Australia 1 2
- Died: 27 Feb 1940, 214 Napier Terrace, Unley Park, Adelaide, S.A., Australia 4 5
Research Notes:
" GUM.—On the 27th of February, at his residence, 214 Napier terrace, Unley Park, Frank Roderick, dearly beloved husband of Dulcie and loving father of Ron. Beloved by all. Aged 43.
GUM.—On the 27th of February, at his residence, 214 Napier terrace, Unley Park, Frank Roderick, dearly beloved fourth son of M. J. and the late T. Gum, late of Amyton; aged 43 years."
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Obituary
" Mr. Frank Roderick Gum, who died at the age of 43 at his residence, Napier terrace, Unley Park, was a son of the late Mr. Thomas Gum, of Amyton. He was well known throughout the northern part of the State, Eyre Peninsula and the metropolitan area. Before coming to Adelaide to begin building contracting, he was farming and grazing in the Willowie district. In 1921 he came to the city and in a few years he launched out in country contracting and built a number of buildings on Eyre Peninsula. During the depression years, when building was at a stand still, Mr. Gum went back on the land at Willowie. In 1934 he again came to the city and purchased the business of Unley Woodworkers Limited, which he reorganised under the name of Frank R. Gum & Co . and began manufacturing joinery. At the time of taking over there were five employees on the staff; there were 33 at his death. He took a keen interest in the affairs of the Associated Building Contractors of SA., of which he was president. His brother, Mr. Clarence H. Gum, who was closely associated with him in the business, will carry it on for the trustees. Mr. Gum has left a widow and son." 6
Marriage Information:
Frank married Mary Dulcie GREGORY, daughter of George William GREGORY and Susan Francis QUINN, on 10 May 1921 in Morchard, S.A., Australia 1 2. (Mary Dulcie GREGORY was born in 1900 in Pinda, S.A., Australia 7 and died in 2001 in South Australia, Australia.)
Marriage Notes:
"GUM—GREGORY.—On the 10th May, at Morchard, by the Rev. Mr. Woollacott, Frank Roderick, fourth son of Mrs. M. J. Gunn [sic], to Mary Dulcie, eldest daughter of Mr. G. W. Gregory. Present address—57, Winchester-street, Malvern."
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