Fitzgibbon, Dennis

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Unique IDPE-003257SurnameFitzgibbonGiven namesDennisBiographical abstractDates of employment: 1894-1897Biographical noteBiographical details:
NSW BDMs Registry: Death 2080/1897 FITZGIBBON DENIS [parents] JOHN & JANE registered at NEWTOWN

NSW BDMs Marriage 1559/1887 FITZGIBBON DENU & ROWLES BRIDGET registered at SYDNEY

Funeral Notices refer to brother James [ref: SMH 19 January 1897 p8]

Inquest Report: Suicide by Drowning. A laborer named Dennis Fitzgibbon, 41, committed suicide by drowning in a pond in the University grounds early this morning. Deceased resided at Howard-street, off George Street west, with his wife and their children. Some time ago his left foot was amputated and he walked with the aid of crutches. He rose somewhat earlier than was his custom, and left home. Shortly afterwards he was seen entering the University grounds, and crossing the bridge that spans the pond there, and not far from Newtown road. A few minutes, later a couple of workmen on passing the pond noticed deceased in the water. They were unable to reach him, and he disappeared and did not come to the surface again. The men communicated with the police at No 2 station. Con stable Arnold was despatched to the spot. He pro cured a boat, and after dragging for a little while succeeded in recovering the body, which was removed to the South Sydney morgue. The coroner will hold an inquiry there this afternoon. [ref: Evening News, 18 January 1897 p2]

Inquest Report: Mr. J C Woore, the City Coroner, held an inquiry at the South Sydney Morgue yesterday concerning the death of Denis Fitzgibbon, who early the same morning was found drowned in an ornamental pond in the University grounds, near the Parramatta-road. The evidence showed that the deceased, who was a married man with a family, and resided at 14 Howard-street, off George- street West, had been in a despondent state of mind for some time, consequent on an accident which entailed the loss of one of his feet and of his employment. At 5.30 yesterday morning he was seen by the pointsman at the Newtown-road junction, going in the direction of the University Park, and about half an hour later he was discovered in the water by two men who were passing. Before assistance could be rendered Fitzgibbon had sunk. A verdict of suicide was returned. [ref: The Daily Telegraph 19 January 1897 p6]

Inquest Report: UNABLE TO WORK. A Despondent Man's Suicide. The City Coroner yesterday afternoon made Inquiry at the South Sydney Morgue into the drowning of Denis Fitzgibbons, whose body was discovered yesterday morning in the ornamental pond In Victoria Park. The deceased was 41 years of age, and lived with his wife and family at 14 Howard-street. About five months ago his left foot was amputated, and he had since fretted over his inability to work. He had no means of keeping his family, which was being supported by the lodge to which the deceased belonged. Yesterday morning Fitzgibbons left home at about 5 o'clock, and three-quarters of an hour later his body was discovered in the lake within the University grounds. The victim's crutches were lying on the bridge which crosses the pond, and from which the deceased appeared to have either jumped or fallen. The Coroner entered a finding of suicide. [ref: The Australian Star 19 January p3]

Details from contemporary sources:
1894 Mayor's instruction employ on Seymour's gang for 14 days, July [ref: 26/274/1045]
1894 Temporary employment term expiring; July 21 [ref: 26/274/1119]
1894 Mayor's instruction, permanent employment - Abercrombie Place [ref: 26/275/1336]
1895 Report on Salaries of Employees - List of Officers & Servants -February - 7/- per day [ref: 22/48/22½ (i)]
1895 On sick leave, January [ref: 26/278/026]
1895 To be dismissed, February - retrenchments [ref: 26/278/246]
1895 Mayor requests 4 weeks employment - April [ref: 26/279/402]
1895 Mayor's appointment - one month's work - July [ref: 26/280/854]
1897 Injured - committed suicide [ref: 26/269/290]GenderMaleSource system IDTPER-001522

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CollectionPeople and PositionsOrganisationSydney City CouncilPositionInspector [Inspector of Nuisances]Labourer [Inspector of Nuisances]Scavenger [Inspector of Nuisances]Related itemsReport of the Committee appointed to Inquire into and report upon staff salaries and wages, 1895Memorandum: Mayor - List of carters from Inspector of Nuisances who are to be dismissedMemorandum: Sam Lees, Mayor - Men to be employed as street cleaners, carters, masons and labourers

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Fitzgibbon, Dennis