George Prescot Ditchfield

George Prescot Ditchfield was a grocer in Redan.

History
His daughter, Emily, died in May 1896 "The funeral of the late Miss Emily Ditchfield, daughter of Mr G. Ditchfield, grocer, of Drummond street, took place yesterday, and was largely attended. The remains were interred in the Ballarat Old Cemetery. Members of the Girls’ Friendly Society of All Saints’ marched in front of the hearse. A beautiful collection of floral tributes were sent by sympathising friends. The pall-bearers were Messrs J. Mobberly. A. Forrester, J. Williams, R. Weldon, W. Curnow, C. Olney, J. Harris, and E. Sturley, and the coffin bearers Messrs W. and T. Thursfield, C. Fitzgerald, and W. Redden. The Rev. G. Netherway conducted very impressive services at the house and grave. Messrs Jordan and Tippett conducted the funeral arrangements."