The Argus, Tuesday 26 July 1932
(Melbourne, Australia)

OBITUARY
The death of Mr. John Hattam, J.P., occurred at his home in Preston yesterday. He was the founder of the firm of Hattam and Hattam, drapers, of Sale, Daylesford, and Northcote, who have been established in business for 60 years. Mr. Hattam was born at St. Just, Cornwall, and he came to Australia in the sailing vessel Champion of the Seas. He commenced business as a draper at Sale, and he frequently travelled by coach between that centre and Melbourne. While he was at Sale he took a leading part in bringing about the early closing of business houses in Gippsland. Mr. Hattam was a colonist of 73 years. He leaves a widow and family of seven sons and one daughter. The funeral will take place on Wednesday, leaving his home at 2 o’clock for the Coburg Cemetery. The arrangements are being made by W. G. Apps and Sons Pty. Ltd.
Transcriber's Note: According to the Victorian death index, John HATTAM’s parents were John HATTAM and Ann JENKIN.

Contributed by Bob Bolitho