August Wilhelm Pelzer (1862–1934)
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| Born | Bremen |
| Died | 27 August 1934 Wayville |
| Resting place | North Road Cemetery, Nailsworth |
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Biography
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In Australia
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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]
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