Mr Charles Kercher, a well-known resident of Goulburn, died at his late residence in Citizen Street at 1.40 pm to-day, after a short illness extending over 9 days. It was thought until Monday night that the illness was not of such a serious character, and the death came as a shock to those in the community who were acquainted with the late Mr Kercher. The deceased, who was born in Hampshire, England, was 58 years of age. He came to this State a child of five years, and resided with his parents at Tiranna. On the death of his father, in 1871, Mr Kercher took up his residence in Goulburn, and up till the time that this illness overtook him was engaged as a dealer. He bought pigs and poultry extensively for the Sydney market. He took a great interest in municipal affairs, and was also a member of the Oddfellows' fraternity. He leaves a widow, son, Mr C E Kercher, of Sydney, and daughter, Miss Kercher, residing at home.
MR CHARLES KERCHER
Mr Charles E Kercher, a well-known Goulburn resident, died in the District Hospital early this morning at the age of 50 years. The late Mr Kercher was born in Goulburn, but left here about 22 years ago, and took up residence in Sydney. He was engaged in cattle and pig dealing and was well known all over the Sate.
He made many business trips to Goulburn during the time he was residing in Sydney. He returned to Goulburn about five years ago, and had resided in this city since. He was a member of the Manchester Unity since he was 17 years of age.
Mr Kercher was the only son of the late Mr and Mrs Charles Kercher. His mother, who predeceased him two years, was well known in Goulburn where she practised nursing. He is survived by a widow. The burial will take place to-morrow afternoon at the Methodist Portion of the General Cemetery.
My great-grandfather's eldest brother.
See Funeral notices below.
Charge of Keeping Pigs
Charles Kercher was charged with keeping ten pigs within 40 yards of CitizenStreet. He pleaded not guilty, and was defended by Mr O'Brien.
Constable Mitchell deposed that on the 16th inst. he went to defendant's residence in Citizen Street and saw his son; they went to the stable and saw ten pigs there; on the 17th instant he went back with Constable Egar, and they measured the distance from the stable to the street; it was 92 ft to the street from where the pigs were and 117ft from the extreme end of the stable; witness spoke to defendant, who asked, "Did you notice any nuisance there?" witness said "No."
To Mr O'Brien. There were ten suckers in the stable on the 16h; they were gone on the 17th; defendant's premises were very clean.
Defendant deposed he was a dealer and had been living at his present premises for 25 years; part of his business was the trucking of pigs, and he had a proper place for keeping the pigs off Gibson Street; the ten pigs in question were bought by him at Parkesbourne, and he brought them to his place on 15th inst; he had to take a cow and calf out to Baw Baw in the afternoon to meet another cow and calf being brought in by his uncle; he met him near St Patrick's College and he found that his uncle had been thrown from his horse and seriously injured; he had to take him to the doctor, and when he got home it was too late to take the pigs to Gibson Street.
The Police-Magistrate here remarked that a breach of the law had evidently been committed, but it was a very slight one. It was hardly a case for the court.
Senior-sergeant Matthews said the police had received frequent complaints about people keeping pigs in the city.
The Bench said they would inflict only a nominal penalty, but defendant should understand that he had no right to keep the pigs there for even an hour.
Defendant was fine 1s without costs; in default, imprisonment till the rising of the court.
This came after another appearance at court in October of the same year charged with keeping 'a white pig'.. 'within 40 yards of Citizen Street'. He had also appeared in court in June 1892 for keeping 11 pigs within 40 yards and was fined 5s and 2/6 costs.
The Friends of ARTHUR, ALFRED, HENRY, EDWARDS JAMES, EDWIN GEORGE KERCHER, are respectfully invited to attend the FUNERAL of their late beloved brother, CHARLES, to move from his Inte residence, Citizen Street, at 4 o'clock p.m. TO-MORROW
The Members of the Lodge Coronoation are hereby summonded to attend the FUNERAL of our late BRO. CHARLES KERCHER, to move from his late residence, Citizen Street TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY), at Members meet at Lodge-room at 4 o'clock. Members me
The Friends of MR CHARLES KERCHER are respectfully invited to attend his FUNERAL, to move from his Inte residence, Citizen Street, at 4pm TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY), for the Methodist Portion of the New Cemetery.
R Sidney Craig,
Funeral Direct
