Tutt, Walter
[SS "Koombana": list of crew as per copy of Articles at shipping office, Fremantle, Adelaide Steamship Company, April 1912. provided to the author by Jean Northover, City Beach, Western Australia]
THE CREW AGE BIRTHPLACE
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Walter Tutt, chief cook 41 Dover
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["Story of the Koombana", The Sunday Times (Perth, WA), Sunday 31 March 1912, page 12]
"Walter Tutt, chief cook"
["The Crew", The West Australian, Wednesday 03 April 1912, page 7]
The following is the complete crew which left with the vessel, according to the records in the Adelaide Co.'s office:--
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Walter Tutt, chief cook; H. Stanberg, second cook; G. Jones, third cook; J. Jackson, kitchenman; A. G. Deller, baker; C. Walker, butcher; E. Davies, scullion;
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["The Koombana", The West Australian, Friday 12 April 1912, page 7]
OFFICIAL LIST OF CREW
The following official list of the names of the crew who signed on the s.s. Koombana's articles and who were supposed to have gone in the vessel is supplied by the Shipping Master of Fremantle (Captain T. W. Smith). The age, birthplace, and capacity of each member is given:--
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Walter Tutt, 41, Dover, chief cook;
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[Agreement and Account of Crew, s.s. Koombana, August 1911 - March 1912, Harbour and Lights Department, Western Australia. State Records Office of Western Australia, Consignment 1056 Item 301]
The register indicates that Walter Tutt joined Koombana from Innamincka for Trip #35, January 1912.
[Wreck of the KOOMBANA - letters re men's estates, Correspondence between the office of the Chief Harbourmaster, Fremantle, and the families of lost crewmembers, Harbour and Lights Department, 1912. State Records Office of Western Australia, AN16/5 Cons 1056 Item 062]
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19 Mary St
Hobart 19/4/1912
The Shipping Master
Adelaide S.A.
Dear Sir,
I have under my care two boys whose
father Walter Tutt was Chief Cook of the illfated
Koombana. They are now orphans and
and my object in addressing you is to inquire
whether there will be any benefit in the
way or Insurance or compensation that may
be payable on behalf of their late father.
If so I shall be glad to hear from
you on the matter as the two boys are
absolutely penniless. If you could advise
me in the matter in any way I shall
esteem it a great favor.
Awaiting your early reply
I remain
Yours faithfully,
Annie Worbey
Grandmother
[Wreck of the KOOMBANA - letters re men's estates, Correspondence between the office of the Chief Harbourmaster, Fremantle, and the families of lost crewmembers, Harbour and Lights Department, 1912. State Records Office of Western Australia, AN16/5 Cons 1056 Item 062]
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S O U T H A U S T R A L I A.
MERCANTILE MARINE OFFICE,
PORT ADELAIDE,
29TH April, 1912.
Sir,-
Herewith please find a letter received from a Mrs. A.
Worbey which speaks for itself. I have advised the lady of my send
ing you the letter.
I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your obediant servant,
[R ? Smith I think]
Superintendent Mercantile Marine
The Shipping Master,
F R E M A N T L E.
[Wreck of the KOOMBANA - letters re men's estates, Correspondence between the office of the Chief Harbourmaster, Fremantle, and the families of lost crewmembers, Harbour and Lights Department, 1912. State Records Office of Western Australia, AN16/5 Cons 1056 Item 062]
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19 Mary Street
Hobart
29th May 1912
Dear Sir
I have to acknowledge receipt of
your letter of the 17th Instant contents of
which are noted. In compliance with
your request I am forwarding you the
Birth Certificates of the two boys, but iff
you require further proof of identity
I could furnish you with a Statutory
declaration if necessary.
Awaiting your reply
I am
Yours faithfully,
[signature and address in Annie's own hand]
Annie Worbey
19 Mary Street
Hobart Tas.
G. J. Sinclair Esq
Shipping Master
Fremantle
W A
