| Deceased | |
| 1. Christian Names | Matthew |
| 2. Surname | Edgar |
| 3. Sex | Male |
| 4. Usual Place of Residence | Nazareth House, Salisbury |
| 5. Age | 77 Years |
| 6. Birthplace | Ireland |
| 7. Race | European |
| 8. Whether Single, Married, Divorced or Widowed | Married |
| 9. If Married, Divorced or widowed, state number of children deceased has had | One |
| 10. Occupation | Retired |
| 11. Date of Death | Twenty-seventh day of August 1951 |
| 12. Place of Death | Nazareth House, Salisbury |
| 13. Intended Place of Burial | Salisbury Cemetery |
| 14. Causes of Death | Hypostatic Pneumonia, Chronic Myocarditis. Emphysema |
| 15. Duration of last Illness | 24 hours. 3 years |
| 16. name and Place of Residence of Medical Practitioner | Dr. H. Riley. Salisbury |
| Informant | |
| 17. Original Signature | W.L. Washford? |
| 18. Qualification | Funeral Director. (Causing burial) |
| 15. Residence | 35 Jameson Avenue. Salisbury |
Source: FamilySearch - Zimbabwe Death notices, 1904-1976