Mr. J. G. Collinson, eldest son of Mr. W. H. Collinson of Emerald Park, Cairns, left last Wednesday, for Bowen at which place he will he married to Miss Emma Boulter.
AN ENGAGEMENT. (1907, February 1). Morning Post (Cairns, Qld. : 1897 - 1907), p. 2. Link to TROVE
The death occurred at her residence in Aumuller-street yesterday afternoon of Mrs. Emma Collinson at the age of 79 years. The deceased was a member of one of North Queensland's pioneering families.
She was the daughter of the late Mr. George Boulter, one of the early settlers of Bowen. Mrs. Collinson spent her entire life in the North, residing in Cairns since her marriage in February, 1907.
She leaves her widower, Mr. James George Collinson, two sons, George (Mareeba), Vic- tor (Hambledon) and two daughters, Dorinda and Hazel, both of Cairns.
The funeral will move from St. John's Church of England, Cairns, at 2 p.m. to-day, Rev. T. Firth officiating.
OBITUARY MRS. EMMA COLLINSON. (1954, December 28). Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), p. 3. Link to TROVE
The death occurred at his resid- ence 'Emerald Park,' Yattee, on Sunday evening of Mr. W. H. Collinson, and with his demise there is removed one of the oldest pioneers of the Cairns district. Mr. Collinson knew Cairns in the day when miles separated settlement, and when what is now a fine port was nothing but scrub. He was one of the most popular men in the Far North, and there are many who will remember him as a bene- factor, and friend. He had a large heart, and was never happier than when assisting the swaggie or traveller. To the end he maintained a robust mind, and was a recognised authority on travel in the North. He was 76 years of age at the time of his death. The funeral will move from his residence at 2.30 this afternoon.
DEATH OF W. H. COLLINSON. (1916, January 24). Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), p. 4. Link to TROVE
Reintered Gordonvale Wednesday, 10 October 1951
On Tuesday morning when the death of Mrs W. H. Collinson was known in Cairns, the flags throughout the town were flown half-mast high, expressions of regret and sympathy with Mr Collinson and family were heard on all sides, and it was a foregone conclusion that the funeral cortege would be one of the largest ever seen in the district.
The deceased, who at the time of her death was 50 years of age, had been a resident for over 27 years, and was universally respected and loved throughout the length and breadth of the Cairns district. The hospitality of Emerald Park was proverbial, and in the olden days, before the advent of the tramway, open house was kept. It was nothing unusual for 20 or 30 people to sit down to dinner at least four days out of the week, and no one thought of passing Emerald Park to or from town without calling and participating in the lavish hospitality which prevailed. It was the rendezvous of the whole district, and nearly the whole of the younger-generation at Hambledon, Wright's Creek, and Mulgrave looked upon the late Mrs Collinson as a second mother. This fact was testified to in a most eloquent way when the service at the grave side was being read. At least half of those present completely broke down, and the funeral service was read amidst tears and sobs that almost rendered the service inaudible. A special tram conveyed about 60 Cairns residents to Emerald Park on Tuesday afternoon, and when the sad procession wended its way to the Emerald Park Cemetery, at least 200 people took part in it. The coffin was smothered with flowers, wreaths, and crosses. The pall bearers were Messrs J. Lyons, M.L.A., J. Bastin, W. Hannaysee, D. O'Hara, W. Banner, and F. Lynehe. Kev. E. A. Fox read the burial service in a most impressive manner, but, as before stated, his words were hardly audible owing to the manifesta- tions of sincere grief round the graveside.
The deceased leaves a husband, two daughters, and three sons, to mourn their loss, and the utmost sympathy is extended to them in this, their dark hour.
Death of Mrs W. H. Collinson. (1904, February 12). Morning Post (Cairns, Qld. : 1897 - 1907), p. 4. Link to TROVE
CAIRNS. March 23. - While Joseph Collinson, farmer at Yattee, was climbing through a fence with a loaded shot gun on Saturday morning, the gun accidentally exploded and the charge entered the lower part of his body. Mrs. Collinson, hearing the shot, went to her husband's aid and then summoned the Ambulance, which, on arrival, found Collinson dead. He was 61, end a member of an early pioneer family.
GUN EXPLOSION KILLS FARMER. (1947, March 24). Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1885 - 1954), p. 2. Link to TROVE
When Kate married George her name was listed simply as Catherine. Most entries in the Queensland BDM index have her name listed as Kate or Katherine Maidley or Madeley.