The Advertiser,  Monday 4 May 1903
(Bendigo, Victoria)

Mr. Thomas Luke, an old resident of Bendigo, passed away at his residence, Lily-street, last evening, after a fortnight's illness. The deceased gentleman, who was a native of Cornwall, arrived in Victoria in 1856, and some 15 years later settled on Bendigo. He followed the occupation of a miner. A widow and large family are left. The funeral takes place to the Bendigo Cemetery at 4 p.m. to-morrow.
 
LUKE. - On the 3rd inst. at his residence, Lily-street, Thomas Luke, aged 69. Melbourne papers please copy.

The Advertiser,  Wednesday 6 May 1903
(Bendigo, Victoria)

The funeral of the late Mr. Thomas Luke took place yesterday from his residence, Lily-street, to the Bendigo Cemetery. The relatives were conveyed in three mourning coaches. The coffin, which was laden with wreaths, was borne to the grave by Messrs. A. Owen, D. Ivey, W. Dunston, and S. Trevean. A brief service was held at the house by the Rev. Mr. Wood, who also officiated at the grave. Mr. W. Farmer was the undertaker.

Contributed by Bob Bolitho