The death of Mr. Sanders Trotman, one of the oldest residents of this district, occurred yesterday at his residence in Newtown, where he had lived continuously for more than 60 years.

He was a native of England, and came to Geelong in 1849 in the same vessel as the late Mr. Charles Read, with whom he became closely associated in connection with Parliamentary and municipal contests.

Before he left the Homeland, Mr. Trotman took a prominent part in the work of the London City Mission.

In the early days he was an officer for the Geelong Town Council, and was also for a brief period a member of that body. With others, he actively engaged in the campaign for the separation of Newtown, and when the movement succeeded he was elected as one of the first members of the new council.

When the jubilee of the borough occurred a couple of years ago he was the only member of the first council then living. He was unable to attend the jubilee celebrations, but sent a letter of apology.

Soon after arrival in Geelong he made for the Ballarat goldfields, and was fairly successful there.

Gifted with a remarkable memory, and being wonderfully well-read, he was able to recount events and anecdotes hour after hour. Many of his original compositions appeared in early issues of the "Advertiser."

The deceased gentleman, who was nearing 90 years of age, came of a family noted for longevity. His only surviving brother, who lives in England, is about 90 years of age. Mr. Trotman leaves a son and daughter.