For this week’s Trove Tuesday, I am sharing articles about the death of Frank Atkinson Gordon, who died after being struck by a football.
Believed Football Caused Death (1950, May 30). Advocate (Burnie, Tas. : 1890 – 1954), p. 6. Retrieved June 28, 2016, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article69222244Dies After Being Hit By Football (1950, May 30). The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 – 1954), , p. 3. Retrieved June 28, 2016, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article44939642
Frank Atkinson Gordon was the son of Frank Howard Gordon and Annie Atkinson. Frank Howard Gordon was the son of Andrew Gordon and Eliza Whimpey. Eliza was the daughter of John Whimpey (1816-1895). John was the brother of my 2x great grandfather, Joseph Whimpey (1819-1902).
