Son of William George Digney and Alice (Sandy) Digney.
Married Ellen Bates.
Father of Malcolm Digney and Margaret (Digney) Hill.
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MR. ALBERT DIGNEY PASSES
Mr. Albert Digney, a resident of, and one of the most familiar and popular figures at Devonport, passed away on Saturday night after an illness extending over several months. As already stated in "The Advocate", his life had been despaired of, and the end came as a happy release.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, and there was a very representative attendance, despite the pouring rain. The cortege moved from the deceased residence to the old Don cemetery, where the last sad rites were performed by the Rev. W. J. Palamountain. The cortege was preceded by the Devonport Band, of which deceased had been such a consistent and active supporter, and at the graveside the bandsmen rendered a favourite hymn of deceased – "Abide with me". The brother and son of the deceased were the chief mourners. The pall-bearers were Mr. J. Littlejohn (representing the Marine Board), Cr. W. B. Cocker (representing the Council), Mr. C. W. Lindley (representing the lodges), and Mr. G. A. Scott (representing the Union S.S. Co.). The carriers were Messrs. A. Buck, D. Collins, A. Graham and J. Jeffrey. There was a large number of beautiful wreaths, and sincere sympathy was expressed with the bereaved widow and family.
Mr. Albert Digney was born at Don 50 years ago, and when a young man was given the position of wharfinger for the Union Steamship Co. at Devonport, which he had held until a few months ago, when illness caused him to retire from active work. He was in the service of the company for some 27 years, and proved a loyal and efficient officer. He was a man who was generally esteemed and highly respected, and took an active interest in various local bodies. He was the secretary for years of the Devonport Brass Band, and held that organization together in the face of many difficulties. In his younger days he was a noted athlete. He was a prominent member of the Mersey Rowing Club and Regatta Association, and did yeoman work for those bodies. A man of powerful physique, his break-down some three months ago came as a painful surprise to his many friends. In the spring he went to Melbourne to consult a specialist, but could obtain no relief, and returned home some weeks back. Since then his condition has been precarious. He married Miss Bates, a sister of the late Mr. J. A. Bates, of Devonport, and leaves a family of two; a son, Malcolm Digney, who is in business in Devonport, and a daughter Miss Margaret Digney. Mr. Tasman Digney, a brother of the deceased, is a well-known Devonport citizen, and a married sister lives in Melbourne. Amongst the beautiful wreaths were tokens from the wardens and officers of the Mersey Marine Board, members and staff of the U.S.S. Co., manager and staff of Holyman and Sons Ltd., Mersey Rowing Club, Mersey Ladies Rowing club (to which deceased was president), and the Methodist Auxiliary.
The Advocate
27th December 1922
Prominent Devonport Resident
The death occurred at Devonport on Saturday night of Mr. Albert Digney. Deceased was for 28 years wharfinger at Devonport for the Union Steamship Company, and had only been off work for about four months. The late Mr. Digney had been secretary of the Devonport Band for years, and was a few years ago a fine rower. He was a member of the Mersey Rowing Club for 34 years, and several years captain, and was in days past a prominent player of the Devonport Football Club. Decease was of genial disposition and took great interest in the band and rowing club. He leaves a widow, one son, and one daughter. The funeral took place at the cemetery, Don, on Monday afternoon, and was very largely attended. The Druids and Oddfellows lodges (of which deceased was a member) marched in front of the hearse. The band played the "Dead March". The rowing and football clubs, Mersey Regatta Association, Waterside Workers, and public bodies were strongly represented. The service was conducted by the Rev. W. J. Palamountain, the chief mourners being Messrs. Max Digney (son), Tas. Digney (brother), and Les. Digney and J. Halley (nephews).
The Weekly Courier
27th December 1922
Married Ellen Bates.
Father of Malcolm Digney and Margaret (Digney) Hill.
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MR. ALBERT DIGNEY PASSES
Mr. Albert Digney, a resident of, and one of the most familiar and popular figures at Devonport, passed away on Saturday night after an illness extending over several months. As already stated in "The Advocate", his life had been despaired of, and the end came as a happy release.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, and there was a very representative attendance, despite the pouring rain. The cortege moved from the deceased residence to the old Don cemetery, where the last sad rites were performed by the Rev. W. J. Palamountain. The cortege was preceded by the Devonport Band, of which deceased had been such a consistent and active supporter, and at the graveside the bandsmen rendered a favourite hymn of deceased – "Abide with me". The brother and son of the deceased were the chief mourners. The pall-bearers were Mr. J. Littlejohn (representing the Marine Board), Cr. W. B. Cocker (representing the Council), Mr. C. W. Lindley (representing the lodges), and Mr. G. A. Scott (representing the Union S.S. Co.). The carriers were Messrs. A. Buck, D. Collins, A. Graham and J. Jeffrey. There was a large number of beautiful wreaths, and sincere sympathy was expressed with the bereaved widow and family.
Mr. Albert Digney was born at Don 50 years ago, and when a young man was given the position of wharfinger for the Union Steamship Co. at Devonport, which he had held until a few months ago, when illness caused him to retire from active work. He was in the service of the company for some 27 years, and proved a loyal and efficient officer. He was a man who was generally esteemed and highly respected, and took an active interest in various local bodies. He was the secretary for years of the Devonport Brass Band, and held that organization together in the face of many difficulties. In his younger days he was a noted athlete. He was a prominent member of the Mersey Rowing Club and Regatta Association, and did yeoman work for those bodies. A man of powerful physique, his break-down some three months ago came as a painful surprise to his many friends. In the spring he went to Melbourne to consult a specialist, but could obtain no relief, and returned home some weeks back. Since then his condition has been precarious. He married Miss Bates, a sister of the late Mr. J. A. Bates, of Devonport, and leaves a family of two; a son, Malcolm Digney, who is in business in Devonport, and a daughter Miss Margaret Digney. Mr. Tasman Digney, a brother of the deceased, is a well-known Devonport citizen, and a married sister lives in Melbourne. Amongst the beautiful wreaths were tokens from the wardens and officers of the Mersey Marine Board, members and staff of the U.S.S. Co., manager and staff of Holyman and Sons Ltd., Mersey Rowing Club, Mersey Ladies Rowing club (to which deceased was president), and the Methodist Auxiliary.
The Advocate
27th December 1922
Prominent Devonport Resident
The death occurred at Devonport on Saturday night of Mr. Albert Digney. Deceased was for 28 years wharfinger at Devonport for the Union Steamship Company, and had only been off work for about four months. The late Mr. Digney had been secretary of the Devonport Band for years, and was a few years ago a fine rower. He was a member of the Mersey Rowing Club for 34 years, and several years captain, and was in days past a prominent player of the Devonport Football Club. Decease was of genial disposition and took great interest in the band and rowing club. He leaves a widow, one son, and one daughter. The funeral took place at the cemetery, Don, on Monday afternoon, and was very largely attended. The Druids and Oddfellows lodges (of which deceased was a member) marched in front of the hearse. The band played the "Dead March". The rowing and football clubs, Mersey Regatta Association, Waterside Workers, and public bodies were strongly represented. The service was conducted by the Rev. W. J. Palamountain, the chief mourners being Messrs. Max Digney (son), Tas. Digney (brother), and Les. Digney and J. Halley (nephews).
The Weekly Courier
27th December 1922
Son of William George Digney and Alice (Sandy) Digney.
Married Ellen Bates.
Father of Malcolm Digney and Margaret (Digney) Hill.
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MR. ALBERT DIGNEY PASSES
Mr. Albert Digney, a resident of, and one of the most familiar and popular figures at Devonport, passed away on Saturday night after an illness extending over several months. As already stated in "The Advocate", his life had been despaired of, and the end came as a happy release.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, and there was a very representative attendance, despite the pouring rain. The cortege moved from the deceased residence to the old Don cemetery, where the last sad rites were performed by the Rev. W. J. Palamountain. The cortege was preceded by the Devonport Band, of which deceased had been such a consistent and active supporter, and at the graveside the bandsmen rendered a favourite hymn of deceased – "Abide with me". The brother and son of the deceased were the chief mourners. The pall-bearers were Mr. J. Littlejohn (representing the Marine Board), Cr. W. B. Cocker (representing the Council), Mr. C. W. Lindley (representing the lodges), and Mr. G. A. Scott (representing the Union S.S. Co.). The carriers were Messrs. A. Buck, D. Collins, A. Graham and J. Jeffrey. There was a large number of beautiful wreaths, and sincere sympathy was expressed with the bereaved widow and family.
Mr. Albert Digney was born at Don 50 years ago, and when a young man was given the position of wharfinger for the Union Steamship Co. at Devonport, which he had held until a few months ago, when illness caused him to retire from active work. He was in the service of the company for some 27 years, and proved a loyal and efficient officer. He was a man who was generally esteemed and highly respected, and took an active interest in various local bodies. He was the secretary for years of the Devonport Brass Band, and held that organization together in the face of many difficulties. In his younger days he was a noted athlete. He was a prominent member of the Mersey Rowing Club and Regatta Association, and did yeoman work for those bodies. A man of powerful physique, his break-down some three months ago came as a painful surprise to his many friends. In the spring he went to Melbourne to consult a specialist, but could obtain no relief, and returned home some weeks back. Since then his condition has been precarious. He married Miss Bates, a sister of the late Mr. J. A. Bates, of Devonport, and leaves a family of two; a son, Malcolm Digney, who is in business in Devonport, and a daughter Miss Margaret Digney. Mr. Tasman Digney, a brother of the deceased, is a well-known Devonport citizen, and a married sister lives in Melbourne. Amongst the beautiful wreaths were tokens from the wardens and officers of the Mersey Marine Board, members and staff of the U.S.S. Co., manager and staff of Holyman and Sons Ltd., Mersey Rowing Club, Mersey Ladies Rowing club (to which deceased was president), and the Methodist Auxiliary.
The Advocate
27th December 1922
Prominent Devonport Resident
The death occurred at Devonport on Saturday night of Mr. Albert Digney. Deceased was for 28 years wharfinger at Devonport for the Union Steamship Company, and had only been off work for about four months. The late Mr. Digney had been secretary of the Devonport Band for years, and was a few years ago a fine rower. He was a member of the Mersey Rowing Club for 34 years, and several years captain, and was in days past a prominent player of the Devonport Football Club. Decease was of genial disposition and took great interest in the band and rowing club. He leaves a widow, one son, and one daughter. The funeral took place at the cemetery, Don, on Monday afternoon, and was very largely attended. The Druids and Oddfellows lodges (of which deceased was a member) marched in front of the hearse. The band played the "Dead March". The rowing and football clubs, Mersey Regatta Association, Waterside Workers, and public bodies were strongly represented. The service was conducted by the Rev. W. J. Palamountain, the chief mourners being Messrs. Max Digney (son), Tas. Digney (brother), and Les. Digney and J. Halley (nephews).
The Weekly Courier
27th December 1922
Married Ellen Bates.
Father of Malcolm Digney and Margaret (Digney) Hill.
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MR. ALBERT DIGNEY PASSES
Mr. Albert Digney, a resident of, and one of the most familiar and popular figures at Devonport, passed away on Saturday night after an illness extending over several months. As already stated in "The Advocate", his life had been despaired of, and the end came as a happy release.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, and there was a very representative attendance, despite the pouring rain. The cortege moved from the deceased residence to the old Don cemetery, where the last sad rites were performed by the Rev. W. J. Palamountain. The cortege was preceded by the Devonport Band, of which deceased had been such a consistent and active supporter, and at the graveside the bandsmen rendered a favourite hymn of deceased – "Abide with me". The brother and son of the deceased were the chief mourners. The pall-bearers were Mr. J. Littlejohn (representing the Marine Board), Cr. W. B. Cocker (representing the Council), Mr. C. W. Lindley (representing the lodges), and Mr. G. A. Scott (representing the Union S.S. Co.). The carriers were Messrs. A. Buck, D. Collins, A. Graham and J. Jeffrey. There was a large number of beautiful wreaths, and sincere sympathy was expressed with the bereaved widow and family.
Mr. Albert Digney was born at Don 50 years ago, and when a young man was given the position of wharfinger for the Union Steamship Co. at Devonport, which he had held until a few months ago, when illness caused him to retire from active work. He was in the service of the company for some 27 years, and proved a loyal and efficient officer. He was a man who was generally esteemed and highly respected, and took an active interest in various local bodies. He was the secretary for years of the Devonport Brass Band, and held that organization together in the face of many difficulties. In his younger days he was a noted athlete. He was a prominent member of the Mersey Rowing Club and Regatta Association, and did yeoman work for those bodies. A man of powerful physique, his break-down some three months ago came as a painful surprise to his many friends. In the spring he went to Melbourne to consult a specialist, but could obtain no relief, and returned home some weeks back. Since then his condition has been precarious. He married Miss Bates, a sister of the late Mr. J. A. Bates, of Devonport, and leaves a family of two; a son, Malcolm Digney, who is in business in Devonport, and a daughter Miss Margaret Digney. Mr. Tasman Digney, a brother of the deceased, is a well-known Devonport citizen, and a married sister lives in Melbourne. Amongst the beautiful wreaths were tokens from the wardens and officers of the Mersey Marine Board, members and staff of the U.S.S. Co., manager and staff of Holyman and Sons Ltd., Mersey Rowing Club, Mersey Ladies Rowing club (to which deceased was president), and the Methodist Auxiliary.
The Advocate
27th December 1922
Prominent Devonport Resident
The death occurred at Devonport on Saturday night of Mr. Albert Digney. Deceased was for 28 years wharfinger at Devonport for the Union Steamship Company, and had only been off work for about four months. The late Mr. Digney had been secretary of the Devonport Band for years, and was a few years ago a fine rower. He was a member of the Mersey Rowing Club for 34 years, and several years captain, and was in days past a prominent player of the Devonport Football Club. Decease was of genial disposition and took great interest in the band and rowing club. He leaves a widow, one son, and one daughter. The funeral took place at the cemetery, Don, on Monday afternoon, and was very largely attended. The Druids and Oddfellows lodges (of which deceased was a member) marched in front of the hearse. The band played the "Dead March". The rowing and football clubs, Mersey Regatta Association, Waterside Workers, and public bodies were strongly represented. The service was conducted by the Rev. W. J. Palamountain, the chief mourners being Messrs. Max Digney (son), Tas. Digney (brother), and Les. Digney and J. Halley (nephews).
The Weekly Courier
27th December 1922
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