The Ballarat Courier, Wednesday 23 December 1914
(Victoria, Australia)

OBITUARY
Death yesterday removed an old and highly esteemed resident of Ballarat East in the person of Mr John Philp Abraham, of Shepherd street. He was born at Liskeard, in Cornwall, where he served his apprenticeship to the watch-making trade. In the year 1864 he arrived in Victoria, and, coming straight to Ballarat, spent the rest of his days here. For many years he carried on business in Little Bridge street as a windmill manufacturer, and about five years ago he retired. Deceased earned an enviable reputation as a mechanic, and on many occasions his advice and assistance were sought by persons having difficult mechanical problems to solve. He was 83 years of age, and leaves a widow. The remains will be interred at the Old Cemetery to-morrow.

The Ballarat Courier, Wednesday 23 December 1914
(Victoria, Australia)

DEATHS
ABRAHAM.—On the 22nd of December, at his late residence, 6 Sheppard street, Ballarat East, John Philp Abraham, the dearly beloved husband of Ann Abraham, late of Liskeard, Cornwall, England, aged 83 years.

The Ballarat Courier, Friday 25 December 1914
(Victoria, Australia)

OBITUARY
Another of Ballarat’s old residents has passed away, at the ripe old age of 83 years, in the person of the late Mr John Philp Abraham, the well-known engineer and windmill manufacturer. The deceased was born at Liskeard, Cornwall, and was a colonist of 50 years’ standing. He leaves a widow. The remains were interred in the family vault in the Ballarat Old Cemetery. The coffin-bearers were Messrs J. W. Bromley, A. Harrison, W. F. Osborne, T. J. Smith, P. Trethowan, and G. Green. Pall-bearers: Messrs F. Williams, W. Trahar, W. Hassell, S. Barker, J. McGowan, A. Forbes (president Bungaree Shire), H. Rawlings, G. Ludbrook, sen., A. Cant, and A. Sutherland. Rev. W. J. Eddy, of Melbourne, a relative of the deceased, conducted a very impressive service at the graveside, and the mortuary arrangements were carried out in an efficient manner by Mr George Ludbrook.

Contributed by Bob Bolitho