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==Published Obituary==
==Published Obituary==


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From The Advertiser, Tuesday 28 August 1934:
From the Adelaide Observer, Saturday 21 December 1901:
<blockquote>" DEATH OF MR. A. W. PELZER<br>
<blockquote>" Mr. John Bohlmann, a colonist of 55 years, died at his residence, Kermode street, North Adelaide, on Tuesday night, at the age of 90 years. The deceased gentleman was born in Bremen, Germany, in 1811, and arrived in South Australia by the ship Patell in 1846. Soon after coming to this state he joined the Locomotive Department, which was then established at Bowden. Mr. Bohlmann retired in 1888, having retained the respect and regard of his superior officers and fellow-workmen. He resided in North Adelaide for 51 years, and up to within a few days of his death he enjoyed fairly good health. He has left a widow, three sons—Messrs. H. Bohlmann, of H.M. Customs; J. Bohlmann, of Messrs. H. Muecke & Co., Port Adelaide; and Mr. G. Bohlmann—and three daughters”. <ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line. |title= Death of Mr. Bartels|url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/42992522 |work= The South Australian Register |location=Adelaide, South Australia |date=30 November 1878 |access-date=}}</ref></blockquote>" -->
City Gardener For 32 Years<br>
Mr. August William Pelzer, for 32 years Adelaide City Gardener, died suddenly last night at his home, Rose terrace, Wayville. He was 72 years of age. Mr. Pelzer had previously appeared in good health, but collapsed after his evening meal, from a heart attack. He retired from his position as city gardener two years ago. He was appointed in 1899. <br>
"Under Mr. Pelzer's supervision, the work of laying out Adelaide's many municipal gardens was extraordinarily well done." said the Lord Mayor (Mr. Cain) last right. Mr Pelzer, he said, was one of Australia's leading authorities on landscape gardening. After his retirement, his services had been retained by the City Council in an advisory capacity - He was recently engaged on the arrangement of the decorations for the Mayoral Ball.<br>
Mr. Pelzer leaves a widow, a son, Malcolm, and a daughter, Greta." <ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title= Death of Mr. A. W. Pelzer|url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/35131115 |work= The Advertiser |location=Adelaide, South Australia |date=28 August 1934 |access-date=}}</ref></blockquote><br><br>
 
From The News, Tuesday 28 August 1934:
<blockquote>" ADDED TO BEAUTY OF CITY<br>
Tributes to Mr. Pelzer<br>
Regret was expressed in civic circles today at-the sudden death last night of Mr. A. W. Pelzer, who was city gardener for more than 30 years.<br>
This afternoon the Lord Mayor (Mr. Cain), members of the council, and council officials attended the funeral.<br>
Mr. A. A. Simpson, a former Mayor of Adelaide, who is now president of the Adelaide Chamber of Commerce, said that Mr. Pelzer was one of the most valued citizens the State had known.<br>
"He added infinitely to the beauty of our city," said Mr. Simpson, "and was probably the best city gardener Australia had known.<br>
"He was acquainted with every detail and every art of landscape gardening, and had given valuable help and instruction to the gardeners of other cities."<br>
Mr. Pelzer. was 72 years of age, and has left a widow, a son, Malcolm, and a daughter, Greta." <ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title= Added to beauty of city|url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/128844381 |work= The News |location=Adelaide, South Australia |date=28 August 1934 |access-date=}}</ref></blockquote>
 
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Latest revision as of 21:24, 19 February 2022

August Wilhelm Pelzer
ACC 105247l August Wilhelm Pelzer.jpg
August Wilhelm Pelzer
Born
Bremen
Died27 August 1934
Wayville
Resting placeNorth Road Cemetery, Nailsworth
Nationality
  • Bremener (1862-1903)
  • British (1903-1934)
Other names
  • August William Pelzer
Occupation
  • landscape gardener
Spouse(s)
  • Lucie Bothe (married 1899 Walkerville)

Biography

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In Germany

In Australia

Family

Residences in the City

Dates Place Current Address Co-ordinates

Work in the City

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Published Obituary

From The Advertiser, Tuesday 28 August 1934:

" DEATH OF MR. A. W. PELZER

City Gardener For 32 Years
Mr. August William Pelzer, for 32 years Adelaide City Gardener, died suddenly last night at his home, Rose terrace, Wayville. He was 72 years of age. Mr. Pelzer had previously appeared in good health, but collapsed after his evening meal, from a heart attack. He retired from his position as city gardener two years ago. He was appointed in 1899.
"Under Mr. Pelzer's supervision, the work of laying out Adelaide's many municipal gardens was extraordinarily well done." said the Lord Mayor (Mr. Cain) last right. Mr Pelzer, he said, was one of Australia's leading authorities on landscape gardening. After his retirement, his services had been retained by the City Council in an advisory capacity - He was recently engaged on the arrangement of the decorations for the Mayoral Ball.

Mr. Pelzer leaves a widow, a son, Malcolm, and a daughter, Greta." [1]



From The News, Tuesday 28 August 1934:

" ADDED TO BEAUTY OF CITY

Tributes to Mr. Pelzer
Regret was expressed in civic circles today at-the sudden death last night of Mr. A. W. Pelzer, who was city gardener for more than 30 years.
This afternoon the Lord Mayor (Mr. Cain), members of the council, and council officials attended the funeral.
Mr. A. A. Simpson, a former Mayor of Adelaide, who is now president of the Adelaide Chamber of Commerce, said that Mr. Pelzer was one of the most valued citizens the State had known.
"He added infinitely to the beauty of our city," said Mr. Simpson, "and was probably the best city gardener Australia had known.
"He was acquainted with every detail and every art of landscape gardening, and had given valuable help and instruction to the gardeners of other cities."

Mr. Pelzer. was 72 years of age, and has left a widow, a son, Malcolm, and a daughter, Greta." [2]

References

  1. "Death of Mr. A. W. Pelzer". The Advertiser. Adelaide, South Australia. 28 August 1934.
  2. "Added to beauty of city". The News. Adelaide, South Australia. 28 August 1934.

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