WALTER Ambrose Willcock, JP

Other Events:

• Occupation: Butcher/Farmer/Grazier
• _UID: 57A89F883965408BA748F80BA987F70FB7B5
• Baptism: 7 Aug 1833, Bradworthy DEV
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, North Blatchborough, Bradworthy DEV; : 8y
• Emigration: 30 Apr 1853, Plymouth DEV; : 20y

Notes:

Barrabool Hills Book at GHRC

1861 AWW as tenant on 8 acres of the Strathlachlan Estate in section 15.

1862 AWW named as trust member of the Blue Ribbon Society, Ceres Temperance Hall erection.
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Hamilton Spectator, Advertisement ? 1862

Important to Farmers in the vicinity of Hamilton

We, the Undersigned, beg to inform the Farmers of Hamilton, that we shall be in attendance during the threshing season, with Tuxford & Son's latest improved patent Threshing, Winnowing and Dressing Machine with Tuxford and Son's 8-horse Engine, to thresh and clean, fit for market, all kinds of grain, at a moderate price. Parties concerned will please send their orders to Mr. T. BROMELL, Hamilton.

N.B. The same machine took first prize at the Geelong Exhibition last year.

SMALE & WALTERS Barrabool Hills, Geelong.
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The Barrabool Shire Council's Jubilee, compiled by Cr. W. Ham. [RHSV]

AWW listed as councillor for one year only - 1870. [sic]
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Geelong Advertiser, 5 Aug 1870, Town Talk column.

Mr. Piper could not be prevailed upon to offer himself for re-election as councillor for the Ceres riding in the Shire of Barrabool, and Mr. A.W. Walters was then asked to come forward, and was elected without opposition.
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Geelong Advertiser, 19 Feb 1873, Advertisement.

PRELIMINARY NOTICE

On the Premises, Barrabool Hills, Early in March.

W.S. HOWELL has received instructions from Mr. A.W. Walters (in consequence of his leaving the district) to sell by auction as above.

The whole of his stock consisting of- Fat Cattle, superior Dairy Cows and young cattle, good Farm and Heavy Draught Horses, Sheep, Pigs, Farming Implements, Grain, Hay, Straw, Dairy Utensils, &c., &c.

For full particulars, see future advertisements
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Geelong Advertiser, 4 Mar 1873, Advertisement.

WEDNESDAY, 12th. MARCH,

At 11 o'clock sharp.

On the premises of Mr. A.W. Walters,

Barrabool Hills.

Positive and Unreserved Clearing Sale

OF

CATTLE, HORSES, SHEEP, PIGS, HAY, STRAW, GRAIN, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, &c., &c.

W.S. HOWELL has received instructions from Mr. A.W. Walters (who is leaving the district) to sell by auction as above,

The whole of his valuable stock, &c.,

Comprising -

65 head of superior well-bred cattle,
Consisting of -
Fat cattle, milch cows, springers, steers, and heifers.

8 head of first-class draught horses, broken-in.
3 good saddle and harness horses.
2 two-year old draught colts.
1 do. do. filly.
2 well-bred ponies, broken-in to saddle and harness.
200 fat wethers.
300 good store wethers.
35 fat pigs, 20 store pigs.
2 sows and suckers.
6 tons of hay, stack of straw- about 30 tons.
800 bushels of wheat.
500 do. peas.
300 do. barley.
Double-seated buggy.
Spring waggon, with shafts, pole, and tilt.
2 first-class farm waggons.
3 horse drays.
Corn-crusher (by Richmond and Chandler), for steam or horse power.
Henderson's back delivery reaping-machine.
Robinson's mowing-machine.
Weighing-machine (Avery's).
6 sets of harrows, 1 dray harrow.
Scarifier, 4 ploughs, 2 rollers.
Mangold pulper, 2 horse hay rakes.
2 corn trucks, 2 tarpaulins.
2 400-gallon iron tanks.
Quantity of other farming implements.
Harness of all descriptions.
Lot of cornsacks.
Dairy utensils, and
A large lot of sundries.
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Geelong Advertiser, 11 Mar 1873, Advertisement.

The above Clearing Sale advertisement was repeated with the addition of a extra final line:

Luncheon provided.
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Geelong Advertiser, 1873

Article stating that Ambrose Willcock WALTER's term of office as a councillor for the Ceres Riding, Barrabool Shire Council terminated 14 Aug 1873.

[Supposed to be in W.J. Morrow Index, cannot find!]
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Geelong Advertiser, 19 Nov 1873

Mr. Walters, of the Barrabool Hills, who has just returned from a visit to the Wimmera district, relates that a very large tract of country has been taken up in that part of the colony by selectors. Most of these hail from South Australia, where the land is generally of inferior quality, and rapidly getting worked out. Not a few are farmers from Mount Gambier, where the soil originally of first-class quality, has also been thoroughly impoverished by continuous cropping. He states that a large area of new soil has been turned up this season and placed under wheat, which is at present, as a rule, looking most promising. The soil is generally a blueish clay, mixed with sand and well adapted for wheat growing. Timber is plentiful and fencing cheap. A large amount of dummying is carried on, the selectors finding that the limit allowed of half a section, or 320 acres, is altogether inadequate to enable them to combine grazing with agriculture and make their holdings renumerative in the face of the disadvantage from which they suffer in consequence of their distance from market and the seaboard.
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Geelong Advertiser, 4 May 1874

LAND SELECTING IN THE WIMMERA DISTRICT

A well known farmer from the Barrabool Hills who has just returned from a visit to the Wimmera District, gives a very interesting account of the way in which settlement is progressing in that neighborhood. He states that the town of Horsham is the centre of the new territory, from whence the homes of the selectors radiate in every direction for distances of 15 to 20 miles. The town itself is progressing rapidly. Buildings are going up in every direction, and there is a great scarcity of tradesmen, particularly bricklayers, who he believes, would be able to earn as much as 20s. per day. The buildings already constructed and in process of erection are of timber, brick and stone, the former largely predominating. The town is situated on the banks of the Wimmera river, where good clay is obtained in abundance for brickmaking. A hard, white freestone, suitable for building, is obtained from the Mackenzie Creek, a short distance away. As a proof of the way in which the value of property is improving, it is stated that recently an offer was made on behalf of the Bank of Victoria of £2000, for an allotment which two years ago was offered for sale at £100. On the Natimuk Creek, about twenty miles distant, a new township has just been surveyed. In this locality the population is a mixed one, but the Teutonic race preponderates. Most of them hail from the sister colony of South Australia, and every week there are fresh arrivals, principally from Mount Gambier, where the farms are getting worked out. The German residents, as a rule, content themselves with areas of 50 to 100 acres, which they are now busily engaged cultivating and otherwise improving. As a sign of what they are doing, our informant states that a few days ago a tea meeting was held to celebrate the opening of a new church which they had constructed at a cost of £220. Of this amount £150 was contributed by the time the structure was finished. Two hundred persons sat down to tea, and Mr. J. Smale [sic] - a gentleman well known in Geelong- presided, and delivered an address which was well received. The minister of the church gave an address in German. The Rev. J. Hilliard, of the Wesleyan denomination; Rev. J. Warren of the Bible Christian Society at Camperdown; and Mr. Clarke, J.P., of Horsham, took part in the proceedings. In this very neighborhood, which is becoming so well populated as the meeting indicates, only about eighteen months ago a person might ride for a whole day without encountering house or resident. The country around consists of extensive plains intersected with what are termed blind creeks, that contain an abundance of water in winter but get dried up in the course of a dry summer. There are belts of timber, principally a kind of box, which splits readily and is well adapted for fencing. Bull-oak, which grows as straight as a rush, is employed to construct very neat and comfortable cottages. During the past season a large quantity of wheat has been grown. The quality is excellent, and at present it realises 4s. 6d. per bushel in the local market. There is an abundance of fine wiry grass admirably adapted for thatching and the roofs of some of the residences are finished in such a style as to give the whole building a decidedly pretty as well as comfortable appearance. The country is what is known as "Crab-hole Plains." In winter, and even till an advanced period in summer, the holes are filled with water. The higher ridges are composed of a vegetable mould, which mixed with the lighter subsoil makes a compound sufficiently fertile for the cultivation of cereals or English grasses. A remarkable feature at present is the absence of grass at the tops of the hillocks, where the soil seems peculiarly rich, while the basins are covered with herbage. As a rule grazing and agriculture is being combined. Where the quality of the land is tolerably good half sections of 320 acres have been taken up; where the land is inferior the members of families have clubbed together and erected ring fences around more extensive areas, which are intended simply to be used for grazing purposes. The soil is susceptible of being greatly improved by drainage, the subsoil is impervious or nearly so, and by constructing dams of moderate size the settlers are able to secure a permanent supply of water. Just now those who have got their land under tillage are busily engaged sowing wheat. It is important to get the seed in the ground as early as possible before the winter rain sets in. A ploughing match is at present on the tapis. It is to come off on the 28th. inst. at Natimuk, and £50 has already been collected for prizes. Among the intending competitors are some of the champion ploughmen of the Barrabool Hills - Treadwell, Macurdie and others. Some of the best ploughmakers of Melbourne and Geelong have signified their intention of introducing their implements, which, it is believed will, when once witnessed and tried, supersede the oldfashioned ploughs now in use.
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Geelong Advertiser, 22 Jan 1877

THE WIMMERA DISTRICT

We take the following from the second of the papers on the subject, contributed to the Australasian by its travelling reporter:- "A short distance to the eastward of St. Mary's Lake homestead is one of the best farms around Tooan, belonging to Messrs J.T.C. Heard and Brothers, who hail from the Barrabool Hills, and have established themselves on their selections for three years. This season they have had 100 acres under wheat, which has done better than the previous crop, which gave a return of 25 bushels to the acre. The present season's crop suffered more from the effects of frost than from the dry weather, but even with that drawback it was second to no other in the Wimmera District, and is expected to yield over 30 bushels per acre. About six acres were sown with Cape barley, which has also done very well, and a small quantity of the English was also tried, with very fair results. A small crop of potatoes looks promising, but is scarcely equal to the previous one, when the return was about six tons to the acre. Maize is being grown upon a small scale as an experiment, and if it succeeds, as it promises to do at present, its cultivation will be extended. The farm is well fenced and subdivided into convenient-sized paddocks, and it is the intention of the Messrs Heard to sow down several of them with English grasses during the coming season. About 1000 sheep are kept at present, merino ewes and Lincoln rams, the latter being of a rather superior quality from the flock of the Hon. T. Bromell. The Messrs Heard are paying some attention to the breeding of horses, and are the owners of Young Colonel, a powerful, handsome, dark chestnut, three-year-old, heavy draught stallion, by Ploughboy (imported), bred by Mr. J. Baker, of Larpent, Colac. Among the other animals the most noticeable are two fine mares by the Marquis of Lorne and Young Thumper, a pair of handsome well-matched buggy ponies by Dr. Lardner, and a promising blood yearling filly by Alarm out of a Sotterly mare. The Messrs Heard are fully alive to the advantages of using labour-saving implements, and having last season used one of T. Robinson & Co.'s gang ploughs with great success, they were induced this harvest to try a side-delivery reaper, made by that firm, which has given great satisfaction. They are also the owners of a very compact threshing plant, which travels the district during the season. To the south and eastward of Heard's farm, nearly all the available land has been selected during the last three years, in many cases by families, who have secured contiguous blocks, and work them together. Taking a course nearly due east from Heard's farm, I travel for several miles through rather poor country, the greater part moderately timbered, coming across an isolated selection occasionally. There is nothing along this route calling for special comment until the farm of Mr. A.W. Walters is reached, about six miles south of Natimuk. Mr. Walters, who is the President of the Wimmera Shire, was formerly farming at the Barrabool Hills, and has been located four years in the Wimmera district. The various members of his family hold about 2000 acres, the greater portion being heavily-timbered land, and the soil for the most part a sandy loam. But a comparatively small area is under cultivation for grain crops, it being Mr. Walters' intention to devote his energies chiefly to the breeding of live stock. Experiments are being made with various grasses and other forage plants, in order to ascertain which are the kinds adapted for the climate, as it is intended to improve the pasture as much as possible. So far, rib grass and cocksfoot have done better than any other grasses, the plants stooling out well, and covering the ground, while the rye grass grows too thin. Lucerne has been tried, but it has not done so well as expected, though it will probably do better as the plants get older. A large plot of maize has been sown for cutting green, and it has done so well that Mr. Walters intends to try to get a crop to ripen next season. There are about 1800 sheep, merinos, which are considered to be better adapted to the locality than any other class. Superior rams are used, from the well-known flock of Mr. Dennis, of Carr's Plains. The property is subdivided by good substantial fences into several paddocks, and a great deal of labour has been expended in clearing the land of dead timber. Each paddock is provided with a dam or water-hole, and as the sub-soil is very retentive, they are expected to hold at least 12 months' supply. This season, however, has been too dry for them to get filled, and as a consequence the supply of water is rather short."
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Geelong Advertiser, Advertisement, 14 Jan 1879

BY DENNYS, LASCELLES & CO.

FRIDAY, 31st. JANUARY

VALUABLE FARM

ON THE

BARRABOOL HILLS

DENNYS, LASCELLES & CO. (under instructions from Mr. A.W. Walters) will offer for sale by auction, at their warehouse, on the above date, at 12 o'clock, His valuable farm, now in the occupation of Mr. T. Smale, situated three miles from Ceres and nine miles from Geelong. The area of land is 285 acres, 0 rods and 0 perches.

Solenoidly improved. The buildings are all most substantially built of stone, with slate roofs, and comprise eight-roomed house, 12-stalled stable, barn, etc.

There is an orchard of two acres, stocked with the choicest fruit trees.

The land is fenced with post, rail and wire, and subdivided into eight paddocks, each being abundantly watered by a never-failing creek running through the centre of the property, besides tanks and springs.

185 acres is laid down in English grass, the remainder being under cultivation.

It is needless to call the attention of buyers to the character of the soil. It is one of the best farms on the far-famed Barrabool Hills, which speaks for itself.

Terms-Half Cash, balance at one and two years, bearing 8 per cent. interest.

Title perfect, to be seen at Messrs. W. and J. Higgins, solicitors.

Further particulars and letters of inspection on application to the agents.

[This 285 acre property is "Stanbury", probably named by AWW after the birthplace (Stanbury near Kilkhampton, CON) of his mother Grace VINSON (1796-1867)]
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Geelong Advertiser, 1 Feb 1879, Town Talk column

An attempt was made yesterday to sell a farm of 285 acres, situated three miles from Ceres, and on the Barrabool Hills, belonging to Mr. A.W. Walters, and at present occupied by Mr. T. Smale. The highest bid was £9-10-0 per acre, but the property was withdrawn for £10-0-0 per acre. Messrs. Dennys, Lascelles and Co. were the auctioneers.
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Geelong Advertiser, 10 Mar 1881

Messrs. Dennys, Lascelles & Co. report the sale, for Messrs Skene Bros., of the Heathfield run, in the Portland Bay district, with 640 acres freehold land, with sheep, cattle, and horses, to Mr. A.W. Walters.
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Geelong Advertiser, 21 Jan 1882

284 acre property of AWW now occupied by Amos HEAL said to be let from 1 April 1882.
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Geelong Advertiser, 24 Jan 1885

284 acre property belonging to AWW on the Barrabool Hills now in occupation of Ed. Brown, part of portion 3, let for 4 years from 1 April 1885
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Land grants made to Ambrose Willcock WALTER

AWW was a prominent user of the Closer Settlement Scheme particularly after he settled at Noradjuha. Set out below is a brief summary of his purchases showing the parish and the acreage purchased. Details collected from parish maps and Section 19.20 records.

Nangeela 577, Follet 1065, Kaladboro 414, Nagwarry 1196, Drajurk 958, Lowan 1224.

AWW was granted the lease on Allotment 40, Parish of Lowan, County Lowan on 19 Feb 1884. The rent paid was £149-8-00 payable half-yearly. Applied for grant on 1 Mar 1884 and appears to have been successful as the grant is dated 10 Mar 1884, purchase price £166-0-0. Extent of other holdings 400 acres, 200 acres cultivated, where situated, about 220 miles at the Barrabool Hills. Also appears to have applied for selection at 8 a.m. on 26 Oct 1872 at Horsham.

Reference Box 576, VPRS 625, 35530/19.20, PRO Laverton.

Emigration:
Aboard the 'Marchioness of Londonderry' arriving at Port Phillip VIC on 4 Aug 1853.
Into Place: Port Phillip VIC

Died:
The West Wimmera Mail and Natimuk and Goroke Advertiser, 23 Jul 1915

Obituary

Mr. A.W. WALTER

The hand of time has removed from the district one of its oldest and most highly respected pioneers in the person of Mr. Ambrose Wilcox Walter. Not only as a pioneer was the late Mr. Walter respected, but as one to whom all in the district could go for advice at all times. This district has lost a friend and champion, in one who fought for the interest of the Wimmera in the early days of settlement. All honor to the heart that is still.

The late Mr. A.W. Walters was born in Devonshire, England, on the 11th. April 1833. He came out to Victoria in the 'Marchioness of Londonderry' in 1853 with his uncle, his parents following a few years later. For a time he worked on the Barrabool Hills, Geelong. A little later he, like many others, tried his fortune on the goldfields, but met with little success [?]. He could relate in detail many incidents of the Ballarat riot. On one occasion, when he and his mates were returning to their camp, they found that two of their party had been bound and robbed of their belongings by Melville, the bushranger. Not being successful on the goldfields, he returned to the Geelong district, with his youngest brother, starting a butchering business on the Barrabool Hills. This venture proved very successful. In 1862 Mr. Walter sold his interest in the business to his brother, and entered into farming pursuits. It was in the same year that he married Mary Ann Smale, the only daughter [?] of Mr. Thos. Smale, of Barrabool Hills. He continued to work the farm for 11 years. Being now anxious to secure more land, and make provision for a family that was growing, he was attracted to the Wimmera. He selected land about the year 1872, and shifted the family, which consisted of his wife and five sons, in the beginning of 1874. From that time up to the time of his death he practically lived on the land which he first selected. For about four years he lived in the Casterton district, where he had purchased a property, but returned again to the Wimmera and continued to work his property for a number of years. About seven years ago he decided to retire from active life, and settled in Geelong, having leased his property to two of his sons, but was a regular visitor to the Noradjuha district, with which he kept in close touch.

Mr. Walter took a keen interest in all public matters. In the Geelong district he occupied the position of councillor in the Barrabool Shire, and very soon after his arrival in the Wimmera he was elected as one of the councillors to the Wimmera Shire. From that time until his retirement seven years ago he held important positions in the Wimmera and Arapiles Shire Councils, and also the Western Wimmera Irrigation and Water Supply Trust, his term as a representative of various municipalities extending over 41 years. He continued to be a member of the Western Wimmera Trust right up to the time of its abolition in 1908, and his photograph appears in the group that was taken when the functions of that body were handed over to the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission. Amongst his colleagues at the time who have since gone the way of the flesh were Messrs. John Bushby and John Cunningham, both of whom were prominently identified with the fortunes of the Wimmera Shire Council.

Mr. Walter saw, and participated in, the fight between selector and squatter. Writing in the Horsham "Times" of November 20, 1914, Mrs. M. Bodey mentions this phase of early life. "Time" she wrote, "evens up all things, and the people who are enjoying prosperous times now are apt to forget that they owe much to those who first blazed the track. No doubt the squatters who saw that which through long use they regarded as their own wrested from them, felt rather injured, and while some bowed with good grace to the inevitable, others displayed their resentment in a childish fashion. For example, when Mr. Matthew Bodey, the first selector to be elected as a councillor of the Wimmera Shire took his seat at the Council table, the two squatters remaining on the Council resigned their seats rather than sit with a selector. One of the vacancies thus created was filled by another selector, Mr. Ambrose Walter of Noradjuha." The deceased also assisted in most local institutions, the Horsham A and P Society, Mechanics Institute, the Noradjuha Cemetery Trust, and the Noradjuha to Horsham Railway League all received his support. In connection with the last named he spared neither time nor trouble, and was one of a deputation from Noradjuha and Natimuk that got the final promise from the Minister of Railways that the line would be constructed, his colleagues on that occasion being Messrs. A.E. Beard, J. Kuse, and James Keyte (representing Natimuk), and A. Sinclair, H. Kruger, and himself (representing Noradjuha). Many years ago he was appointed a justice of the peace, which position he held to the time of his death. He was an ardent supporter of the Methodist Church, and held the position of trustee to the Bible Christian Church at Horsham before the union took place. He was also a trustee of the church at Noradjuha and at the annual conference often represented the Noradjuha circuit. His hospitality was well known. His home was always open to any minister, irrespective of denomination, and in the early days the services of the Bible Christian Church were conducted in his house until, in later years, the State school was utilised as a place of worship.

His remains were taken from the old home "Oakleigh Park" on Friday July 16th., and laid at rest in the Noradjuha cemetery. The cortege was followed by a fairly large number of representatives from all parts of the district. The Rev. E.E. Shakell of Noradjuha, conducted the burial service. The seven sons of the late Mr. Walter acted as pallbearers namely, Albert, Thomas, Ellis, Ambrose, Frederick, Sydney and Norman. In addition to the widow whose three daughters - Mrs. H.M. Fowler, Mrs. G. Nitschke, and Mrs. L.W. Cranage. A sister of the deceased, Mrs. Bromell widow of the late Hon. T. Bromell, of Hensley Park, Hamilton, survives him.

Ambrose married SMALE Mary Ann 6 Mar 1862, Bible Christian Chapel, Barrabool Hills VIC. Mary (daughter of SMALE Thomas, JP and SAMELLS Eliza) was born 3 Mar 1845, Brownlowe Street, East Stonehouse DEV; died 29 Oct 1918, 44 Buckland Avenue, Newtown VIC; was buried 2 Nov 1918, Noradjuha Cemetery, Noradjuha VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Business manager/Commercial traveller
• _UID: 58F44C6D92F149BCB80D635320C92DF00E57

Albert married LAWSON Sarah Janette 18 Sep 1888, Noradjuha VIC. Sarah was born 25 Jan 1867, Gardiner's Creek Road, South Yarra VIC; died 19 Apr 1945, 8a Bambra Road, Caulfield VIC; was buried 20 Apr 1945, St. Kilda Cemetery, St. Kilda VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer/Sawmiller/Guest house owner/Cafe owner
• _UID: 549F54D396574A86B4B56600BA48651724D7
• Baptism: 28 Mar 1866, The home of Thomas SMALE, Barrabool Hills VIC

Thomas married COOK Elizabeth 1887. Elizabeth was born Abt 1867, Kingston VIC; died Oct 1894, Hamilton VIC; was buried 10 Oct 1894, Hamilton Public Cemetery, Hamilton VIC. [Group Sheet]

Thomas married NEATE Marian Anna 22 Apr 1903, Bullumwaal VIC. Marian was born 8 Apr 1883, Ashburton, Canterbury NZ; died 11 Jun 1968, Montmorency VIC; was buried 13 Jun 1968, Camperdown Cemetery, Camperdown VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Merchant / Grocer
• _UID: 419194E682EA40D28628EF7F2B734E7446CF
• Baptism: 26 Jul 1868, Zion Chapel, Barrabool Hills VIC

Notes:

West Wimmera Mail, 10 Jan 1913

Noradjuha Notes
Mr. E.V. WALTERS (sic) of Geelong, is back again to the old store at Noradjuha.
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West Wimmera Mail, 23 Jan 1914

Natimuk Court, 21st. January
Constable ROWLEY v Wm. SCOTT, failing to send his child to school the required number of half days, 2 charges,. Find 4/- in each case.
Same v Peter Wm. POTTER, failing to have his child vaccinated. Conscientious grounds were pleaded. Fined 20/-.
Same v Ellis V. WALTER, same offence and plea. Fined 20/-.
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Ellis Vincent WALTER lived at 173 Aberdeen Street, Newtown VIC, about 1920. Two of his children, namely Rex Ellis and Hazel Jean were admitted to the Infectious Diseases ward of the Geelong Hospital twice during the 1920s.

Reference GHRC, Index to Infectious Diseases cases in Geelong.

Buried:
Methodist

Ellis married HAYES Janet 1896, Ballarat VIC. Janet was born 1873, Ballarat VIC; died 30 Jan 1902, 72 Raglan Street, Ballarat VIC; was buried 1 Feb 1902, New Cemetery & Crematorium, Ballarat VIC. [Group Sheet]

Ellis married MIDDLETON Annie Ada Jane Emily Carol Maria Gina 1906, Stawell VIC. Annie was born Abt 1880, Pleasant Creek VIC; died Jul 1922, Ballarat VIC; was buried 15 Jul 1922, New Cemetery & Crematorium, Ballarat VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer
• _UID: 1BDF325D02C840C085ADE1917E49C733B8B8
• Baptism: 17 Aug 1870, At home, Barrabool Hills VIC

Ambrose married MCCALLUM Mary Helen 17 Mar 1898, At the home of the bride's mother, Noradjuha VIC. Mary was born 1871, Mount Elgin VIC; died 19 Oct 1944, Wembley Private Hospital, Horsham VIC; was buried Oct 1944, Noradjuha Cemetery, Noradjuha VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: F2FE7A58F295468C90DACE0AB521DFAEC0AC
• Baptism: 8 Oct 1872, The home of Thomas SMALE, Barrabool Hills VIC
• Education: Between 1887 and 1888, Dookie Agricultural College, Dookie VIC; Tertiary
• Education: Between 1889 and 1890, Hamilton and Western District College, Hamilton VIC; Secondary
• Occupation: 1891; Farmer and Grazier

Notes:

Prizes won by Frederick Joseph WALTER during his final year at Hamilton and Western District College.

1. Special Prize for Exemplary and Successful Diligence, 5th Form, Dec 1890, Donor C.M. Officer Esq. M.L.A.

2. Special Prize for Head of College, 5th Form, Dec 1890, Presented by the Warden.

3. Special Prize for Natural Philosophy, 5th Form, Dec 1890, Presented by W.B. Edgar.

4. General Prize for 868 in 1000 (daily), 5th Form, Dec 1890.

5. General Prize for 823 in 1000 Examination Marks, 5th Form, Dec 1890.
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The Casterton News, 26 Feb 1925

Death of Mr. Fred J. Walter

The death occurred last night of Mr. Fred J. Walter of Casterton who recently underwent an operation for internal trouble. The funeral will take place tomorrow, leaving his late residence, Henty St., at 2:30 pm. for the Casterton New Cemetery.
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The Casterton News, 5 Mar 1925

Obituary

Mr. Fred Walter

The late Mr. F.J. Walter, whose death was announced in Thursday's issue, was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Walter. He was born at Barrabool Hills, Geelong, 52 years ago. When he was two years of age his parents removed to the Noradjuha district, but 38 years later they removed to this district, having acquired the "Heathfield" Estate near Lake Mundi. They resided at "Woodlands" on the Penola road, now owned by Messrs Chaffey Bros., and the members of the family attended the Casterton School, and consequently they are well known to many district residents. Mr. Walter had leased his Wimmera land, and after occupying "Heathfield" for four years he went back to Noradjuha, and "Heathfield" was leased until 20 years ago, when it was taken over by his son, the late Mr. Fred J. Walter, who successfully carried on the property till about 12 months ago when he sold it to Mr. Colin Cameron of "Dunan" Henty, and he himself purchased "Fernside" property at Bahgallah from Mr. D. McPhee, and also acquired the farm on the Wando Vale road known as "Sunny Hills" from the trustees of the late Mr. McLaughlin. The deceased was married 20 years ago, but 11 years ago last October his wife died unexpectedly whilst on a visit to his people at Noradjuha. She left two daughters and one son, as follows:- Freda, now aged 17 years; Alice, now 16 years; and Stanley, the baby, now 12 years. Mr. Walter, although busy with his property, did not neglect the interests of his daughters and son, and showered upon them a lavish affection. When they grew up to school age he purchased a house in Casterton and made his home in the town, and his main reason for disposing of "Heathfield" was that he could not be home as often as he wished. He usually enjoyed good health, but some years ago had been under an operation for appendicitis, from which he made a complete recovery. On the morning of Monday, 9th. ult. whilst milking his cow he was seized with severe pains in the stomach, and it was found necessary to operate on him. The operation was a serious one, and was performed by Dr. Douglas, of Hamilton, assisted by Drs. R.H. Hill and J.G. Sleeman. It appeared to be successful, and for several days the patient was reported to be holding his own, but was never pronounced out of danger, and early on Thursday morning last he suddenly passed away, having faithfully served his day and generation, leaving behind him a name honored throughout the district for uprightness of life and conduct.

During his illness, he was visited by several of his brothers, and everything that was possible was done for his comfort. In addition to his doubly bereaved children, he leaves three sisters and six brothers to mourn his loss. They are as follows:- Bertha (Mrs. Fowler, widow of the late Rev. H. Fowler); Hetty (Mrs. Nitschke), of Noradjuha, and Phenie (Mrs. L. Cranage), of Horsham; Bert, of Berwick, Gippsland; Thomas, of Coleraine; Ellis, of Ballarat; Sydney and Norman, both of Noradjuha, the latter being the owner of the original homestead.

The funeral took place at the Casterton New Cemetery on Friday afternoon, when there was a very large gathering, the outside districts being well represented. The burial service was conducted by the Rev. J.G. Searfe, in the absence of Rev. A. Bligh, who was attending the Methodist conference. Mr. Searfe said that all sections of the community would learn of the death of Mr. Walter with deep regret. He was a man of great integrity and would be sadly missed. He was a townsman whose cheerful kindness and Christian spirit was worthy of emulation. The body was enclosed in an oak casket with silver mountings, and was carried to its last resting place by four of his brothers: Ambrose, Norman, Sydney and Thomas and Messrs Cecil and Herman Hill, brothers of his late wife. Mr. W.J. Peden had charge of the mortuary [sic] arrangements.
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The Casterton News, 12 Mar 1925

In Memoriam

SERVICE TO LATE MR. F.J. WALTER

On Sunday evening, at the Casterton Methodist Church, an In Memoriam service to the late Mr. F.J. Walter was conducted by the Rev. A. Bligh. The pulpit had been draped with purple, relieved with bunches of white flowers, intermixed with purple. The singing was led by the male choir, of which Mr. Walter had been one of the prominent members, and Miss Ida Spurrell was the organist. The hymns chosen were most appropriate, and embraced some which the deceased had often lent assistance in rendering. Several of the brethren of the Sons of Temperance Lodge attended as a mark of respect to a deceased brother.

The Rev. A. Bligh read a biographical sketch of the deceased which stated that for many years he had been an active member of the Methodist Church. He took an active part in having a preaching place established at Lake Mundi, showing the value he placed on the preaching of the Gospel. His home was always open to ministers and local preachers, who were on innumerable occasions cheered by his hospitality. Eleven years ago his beloved wife was called Home to God, and during that trying time and in later years he proved his unfailing love and interest in the lives of his children, who were always dear to his heart, and he proved to be a "Father amongst Fathers." Ten years ago, largely in the interests of his family he moved into Casterton, during which time he had been a member and loyal worker in the Church. Sunday morning found him regular and punctual in his attendance at the services, and he helped in singing of praises to God. He had for some years been a trustee and the secretary of the Church Trust, and a more capable and thorough secretary one could not wish to find. At the last Quarterly meeting he was unanimously elected Circuit Steward. They looked forward to his term of office, but God had called him to a higher stewardship, and in this higher office he now served. Although we shall miss him, we would not (if we could) call him back, for God has designed some better thing for him. Mr. Walter also served the Church as a member of the male choir. He invariably took some prominent part, and his gifts and enthusiasm acted as an inspiration to the younger members of the choir. He sings no longer in the male choir, but rather in the choir of Heaven. With a new power he sings a new song. We are familiar with his last sudden illness. With a brave heart and grim determination he faced the operation from which he never recovered. In the days of his illness our brother held on to God in prayer, and having entered into this communion here, we are confident that he now enjoys a fellowship made perfect - that he is now with God in a brighter world. We cherish the memory of our late member. He speaks to us still. To the members of his family we extend our deepest sympathy, and pray that God who does not err, and Who is Love, will ever sustain and strengthen, and by His Holy Spirit give Divine comfort until the day break and the shadows of earthly limitations flee away.

Following this, the preacher delivered a most interesting address, the text being taken from Phil. 3:20 - "Our citizenship is in Heaven." He pointed out that there things that came to us that we never could get accustomed to, no matter how familiar. Death was one of these. Christ shared in our experiences as He wept over the grave of His friend Lazarus. It was only in the Christian faith that we found comfort when sorrows confront us. Life was a thoroughfare, leading to our heavenly home. The call comes to all to prepare for the grand inheritance, and as we enter this eternal kingdom and pass to the inheritance of our citizenship in heaven, we cannot fail to leave behind us a gracious influence - footprints that some forlorn and shipwrecked brother seeing shall take heart again. Nothing is more grand or noble than that others may so see Christ in us that when we have entered more fully into the inheritance of our heavenly citizenship it may be said of us - His God shall be my God, and his Saviour my Saviour.

To live for those who love you,
For those who think you true,
For the Heaven that lies above you,
And waits your coming too;
For the cause that needs assistance,
For the wrong that needs resistance,
And the good that you can do.

He hoped that all would have grace to follow in the footsteps of the Master, and win the citizenship of Heaven.

Mr. A.G. Finlayson feelingly rendered the solo "He wipes the tear from every eye", and at the close of the service the congregation stood with bowed heads while Miss Spurrell played "The Dead March."

Education:
Frederick Joseph WALTER was one of the first intake of students to this institution from where he graduated on 12 Dec 1888.

Education:
Attended this school for at least the latter years of his education (probably 1889 - 1890) where he was very successful as is shown by the fact that he won five prizes for academic excellence in his final year (1890) at the school. Prize details below.

Frederick married HILL Eva Mary Alberta 1 Feb 1905, 'Fernleigh', Noradjuha VIC. Eva (daughter of HILL George Henry and SYMONS Anna Maria) was born 9 Nov 1880, Nurrabiel VIC; died 15 Oct 1913, Horsham VIC; was buried 16 Oct 1913, Noradjuha Cemetery, Noradjuha VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Bertha Alinda FOWLER
• Occupation: Home Duties
• _UID: D705D8842D7A498FA5F2EC3DF9EC9B08FFDF

Notes:

Buried:
Unmarked grave.

Bertha married Rev. FOWLER Henry Michael Clarke 1911, Noradjuha VIC. Henry was born 8 Jun 1862, Heidelberg VIC; died 21 Feb 1915, Wandiligong VIC; was buried 22 Feb 1915, Bright Cemetery, Bright VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Henrietta Evelina (Hettie) NITSCHKE
• _UID: 1C6F433922EB463DA475BCE4D80EB6BDA944

Notes:

Buried:
Rev. Ivan BLAKE, Methodist minister.

Died:
Died as a reult of drowning.

Henrietta married NITSCHKE Johannes Gustav 10 May 1899, Horsham VIC. Johannes was born 15 Jun 1873, near Mount Torrens SA; died 19 Feb 1954, Horsham VIC; was buried Feb 1954, Noradjuha Cemetery, Noradjuha VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: E65B618752774C6F80DE3E0C4F47C47D2C8A

Notes:

Buried:
Buried under the Cotton tree in the Cotton tree paddock.

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer/Storekeeper
• _UID: CDEBA37DC1BE4B0CB8B5C06F9D4B2756AFBF

Sidney married CRANAGE Anne 1907, Noradjuha VIC. Anne was born 1882, Natimuk VIC; died 4 Jun 1912, Noradjuha VIC; was buried 6 Jun 1912, Noradjuha Cemetery, Noradjuha VIC. [Group Sheet]

Sidney married RICHARDS Mary May 1914, Noradjuha VIC. Mary was born 30 May 1883, Daylesford VIC; died 8 Jun 1961, Wimmera Base Hospital, Horsham VIC; was buried Jun 1961, Noradjuha Cemetery, Noradjuha VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Phenie Gertrude CRANAGE
• Occupation: Shop Assistant
• _UID: 13A5FD8C06594BD588861456EDB906E2C630

Notes:

Buried:
Private A, Section 1, Row 2, Grave 34

Died:
Geelong Advertiser, 24 Feb 1936

Woman Killed at Ballarat

Ballarat, Feb. 23

Struck down by a motor car when she stepped from the Sturt Street garden to cross the road towards Ballarat Base Hospital, this afternoon, Phenie Gertrude CRANAGE, aged about 52 years, married woman, who resides at 4 Webster Street, died in hospital a few minutes later from her injuries. The motor car was driven by Norma Eileen GRAY, a young woman, who resides at 13 Raglan Street, and she suffered shock and abrasions and was admitted to hospital for observation. In swerving to avoid the woman the motor car almost instantaneously crashed into an electric light standard, and the force of the impact completely smashed the pole at its base.

Phenie married CRANAGE Leslie William 27 Feb 1907, 'Oakleigh Park', Noradjuha VIC. Leslie was born 1879, Natimuk VIC; died 23 Feb 1926, Horsham VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Grazier
• _UID: B511F3D6B4B542B498DDDE9F1C7A11951C45

Norman married COATES Nellie May 12 Jan 1909, Noradjuha VIC. Nellie was born 26 Nov 1882, Armstrong VIC; died 27 Oct 1953, Bush Nursing Hospital, Natimuk VIC; was buried Cal Oct 1953, Noradjuha Cemetery, Noradjuha VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Florrie Alberta McNAMARA
• _UID: 80C5FF6E786142A8B4E42253FC760EFDFF0C
• Cremated: 26 Apr 1989, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale VIC

Notes:

Cremated:
Fuschia - plaque on wall token, Wall A, Position 74.

Florrie married MCNAMARA Henry James 17 Nov 1915, Dandenong VIC. Henry was born 27 Jan 1885, Hindmarsh SA; died 1 Dec 1961, Glenhuntly VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: DE2556B2CB2148B294388717641A4B264A29

Other Events:

• Occupation: Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC; Optometrist
• _UID: 63077D9F36314EEB8477D2CAD64AC91AC095
• Cremated: 23 May 1974, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale VIC
• Probate: 26 Aug 1974, Melbourne VIC

Notes:

Cremated:
Cremated remains scattered

William married RAMAGE Hazel Stormont 1930; divorced Yes, date unknown. Hazel was born 1904, Ascot Vale VIC; died 31 Jul 1994. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Manager
• _UID: 28A70785577E4F98B1722ECE913FD2482005
• Cremated: 14 Dec 1973, Brighton General Cemetery, Caulfield South VIC
• Probate: 10 Jun 1974, Melbourne VIC

Notes:

Cremated:
Remembered with a wall plaque at Brighton General Cemetery after a cremation at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale VIC.

Roy married HOWARTH Marjorie Irene 16 Jun 1923, St. Stephen's Church, Richmond VIC. Marjorie was born 1899, Bowral NSW; died 18 Jul 1952, Coburg VIC; was buried 21 Jul 1952, St. Kilda Cemetery, St. Kilda VIC. [Group Sheet]

Roy — (----) Vera. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Olive Eileen STUART
• _UID: 7699C0140A9A4125B893CC967B57277A0DFC
• Cremated: 7 Apr 1977, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale VIC

Notes:

Cremated:
The cremated remains have been scattered.

Olive — STUART (----). [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: F7DAADF0ABD24D46A0BC5A019FE8A7D538FA
• Cremated: 26 Mar 1996, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale VIC

Notes:

Birth:
Grave marker at Hervey Bay Cemetery QLD

Cremated:
Cremated remains collected.

Cyril married DESNOY Hilda May 1934. Hilda was born 25 Jan 1904, Ballarat VIC; died 1992. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Stoker/Storekeeper/Postmaster
• _UID: 12650377127C49B9AE25E7618F092DBE1FF8
• Military: Between 10 Apr 1916 and 3 Mar 1919, ENG and the Western Front in BEL and FRA; Served during WWI as No. 1007, Sergeant, 39th. Battalion, Australian Infantry, AIF.
• Military Award: 31 Aug 1918, near Cléry-sur-Somme, Somme, Hauts-de-France France; Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
• Military: 18 Jun 1940; Home service during WWII with the 5th. Infantry Training Depot at Colac VIC in the 2nd. AIF (No: V364315)
• Military: Between 18 Jun 1940 and 7 Apr 1941, Colac VIC; Home service with the 2nd. AIF during WWII, as No. V85162, Pte., 3rd. Infantry Training Depot.
• Military: Between 26 Mar 1942 and 7 Aug 1942; Home service with the 2nd. AIF during WWII, No. V364315, Pte., 3rd. Battalion, Volunteer Defence Corps.

Notes:

Military:
Embarked in Melbourne VIC on Ship No. A11, HMAT Ascanius.

Faced a Court Martial on 19 Dec 1917 and found Not Guilty. Charge unknown - record has been requested (24 Nov 2012).

Military Award:
Extract from THE THIRTY-NINTH, The History of the 39th Battalion Australian Imperial Force written by Lieutenant-Colonel A.T. Paterson, DSO, MC, VD, pages 229-230.

"In this action Sergeant Edgar E. Walter distinguished himself. He was subsequently awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. There is no better way to describing his bravery than by quoting in full the recommendation forwarded to headquarters:

10th. Aust. Infantry (ed. Brigade) 3rd. Australian (ed. Division)
39th Battalion AIF. 1007, Sergeant Edgar Ernest WALTER

"Near Cléry-sur-Somme (ed. in Northern France) on 31 August 1918, for most conspicuous gallantry in action.

During the advance his company was held up by strong machine gun fire and this N.C.O. called out his section and led them against the opposition. He out-distanced his men and joined by an N.C.O. from the 38th Battalion rushed the position and succeeded by bombing and rifle fire in silencing eight enemy guns and put the teams to flight - the guns were all captured.

Afterwards in a C.T. (ed. communications trench) they encountered a number of machine guns - again this N.C.O. was equal to the occasion and the crews not killed were captured.

Still later in a storming party Sergeant WALTER was once more doing splendidly with Corporal Grinton of 38th Battalion, this time these intrepid N.C.Os. captured three high velocity enemy guns. These incidents were carried out with the utmost coolness and utter disregard of personal danger and had a very inspiring effect on the Company which advanced successfully to the final objective."

(sgd.) J. Gellibrand MG (ed. Major-General, GOC 3rd. Division, AIF)

[It is interesting to note that the Corporal A.V. Grinton of the 38th. Battalion mentioned above was also awarded a DCM for his part in these heroic events. (ed.)]

The Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) was only awarded to NCOs and other ranks and was ranked second only to the Victoria Cross (VC) when gallantry in action was awarded. (ed.)

Military:
Lowered his age by one year at enlistment.

Buried:
Location: P-157-0038

Edgar married CRAWFORD Catherine Isabella 14 Apr 1914, Victoria Valley VIC. Catherine was born 16 Aug 1886, Dunkeld VIC; died 24 Aug 1950, Wonga Park VIC; was buried 25 Aug 1950, Presbyterian Section, Box Hill Cemetery, Box Hill VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Shearer/Farm Manager/Postmaster
• _UID: 8D569DA15B124587AC19BCF430B8EBD274E3
• Military: Between 13 Jul 1915 and 27 Aug 1919, Gallipoli, Middle East and the Western Front in France and Belgium.; Served during WWI as No. 1189, Lance Corporal, 1st. ANZAC Cyclists Battalion, AIF with two detachments to serve on the guard to the Corps Commander.
• Military: Between 18 Feb 1942 and 30 Dec 1943; Home service during WWII as No. V146945, Pte., 120 Australian General Transport Company, 2nd. AIF.

Notes:

Military:
Promoted to Lance Corporal late in the war.

Ralph married TREADWELL Annie Caroline 19 Apr 1921, Noradjuha VIC. Annie (daughter of TREADWELL James Francis, JP and CHING Mary Jane) was born 15 Jan 1887, Noradjuha VIC; died 31 Oct 1978, Bush Nursing Hospital, Natimuk VIC; was buried Nov 1978, Noradjuha Cemetery, Noradjuha VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elsie Muriel PERCIVAL
• _UID: A38B24778F71444FA2702642E434743294EA

Elsie married PERCIVAL Sydney John 18 May 1921, Sydney NSW. Sydney was born Abt 1870; died 5 May 1935, Ingleburn NSW. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 8666BF8BA29740FB83ACDDD9AD3D8F717974

Notes:

Buried:
WES-XV-26

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer
• _UID: F54248B6CA784B4EB0BC294D2FD533628BC6

Cecil married VICKERY Linda Maude 1925, Casterton VIC. Linda was born 1 Oct 1906, Casterton VIC; died 6 Nov 1984, Naracoorte SA; was buried 8 Nov 1984, Naracoorte Cemetery, Naracoorte SA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Eva May (Sue) SLOW
• _UID: F3A181521EDE48248BF60B6CFBC07A8480F1

Eva married SLOW George Edgar 23 May 1940, Camperdown VIC. George was born 6 Sep 1903, Kettering NTH; died 21 Aug 1991; was buried , Camperdown Cemetery, Camperdown VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 6D1BEE5DD0B94D65A51555C310664EF094EA
• Cremated: 9 Apr 1992, Templestowe Cemetery, Templestowe VIC

Notes:

Cremated:
No: 93, Rose Garden 2

Died:
Rose Garden 2

Other Events:

• _UID: 4D903FAB91B84B9CA7771B825BF9F7CCC935
• Cremated: 22 Apr 2002, Templestowe Cemetery, Templestowe VIC

Notes:

Cremated:
No: 96, Rose Garden 2

Other Events:

• Name: Marian Anna KILLWORTH
• _UID: 839AE6CF8FBE4B3E96481F88AD06841C803B

Marian married KILLWORTH Alfred Edwin 27 Aug 1949, Melbourne VIC. Alfred was born Abt 1902, TAS; died 8 Jun 1985, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC; was buried Cal Jun 1985, Templestowe Cemetery, Templestowe VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Factory Worker
• _UID: 258F59D92D4A4AB693A8179D5F8BDB1223D8
• Military: Between 27 Jun 1940 and 6 Sep 1945; Served during WWII as No. VX40167, Lance Sergeant

Notes:

Buried:
Plot: CLC-LAWN-F08-808-52

Raymond married HICKEY Veronica Agnes 23 Feb 1944, Camperdown VIC. Veronica was born 13 Jan 1922, Bostock's Creek VIC; died 17 Aug 2015, Colac Area Health, Colac VIC; was buried 21 Aug 2015, Colac Cemetery, Colac VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Phyllis ROSS
• _UID: B0FAF2E3B67A4DEB8F4265A41ADDA02981B4
• Cremated: 10 Feb 2009, Fawkner Memorial Park, Fawkner VIC; : 87y

Notes:

Cremated:
Garden of Remembrance 3, Wall Niches Section 2, Compartment D, Niche 93

Phyllis married ROSS Gordon Roy 30 Oct 1949, Camperdown VIC. Gordon was born 1913, Essendon VIC; died Cal Jun 1959, Parkville VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 9B75E30615F14F959AA7FFE58BCCB4E8FBA1

Other Events:

• _UID: 32864025D8F346D08DA651830D0D5863DACD
• Cremated: 21 Aug 1986, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale VIC

Notes:

It appears that Vena used the surname WALTERS and not WALTER during her lifetime.

Cremated:
Ashes scattered.

Died:
Death notice stated "Much loved cousin of Stan & Joyce, Jack (dec) & Jean, Don & Lillias and families."

Other Events:

• Name: Doris Annie PEARCE
• _UID: D9B0D44224004B1684B4C75BF26264285E91
• Cremated: 3 May 1993, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale VIC

Notes:

Cremated:
Cremated remains scattered.

Doris married PEARCE Athol 1938, VIC. Athol was born 15 Aug 1897, Tallangatta VIC; died 21 Nov 1955, Cheltenham VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 694D632A476D42D7AC3EDFFCBD054C14F7AC

Other Events:

• _UID: 8D7130AA2F334E0981C655B50E5DEC255EB8
• Military: Between 7 Jun 1940 and 5 Feb 1941; Served in WWII as No. VX 24092, Private, 2/22 Battalion, Australian Infantry, 2nd. AIF
• Military: Between 21 Nov 1942 and 18 Jan 1946; Served in WWII as No. V504057, Driver at HQ 1 Australian Army, 2nd. AIF

Notes:

Believed to have "run away" to sea. Probably pre-WWII but as Rex was discharged from the Army on 18 Jan 1946 when still a young man, it is possible that it was post WWII.

While serving with the 2nd. AIF Rex was convicted of illegal use of a motor car in Geelong on 5 Oct 1940. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 4 weeks imprisonment on 10 Oct 1940. This event probably explains the gap in his Army service during WWII. The Army was very obviously happy to have him back in uniform after a suitable 'cooling off' period. During the gap in his military service the 2/22 Battalion was in very heavy action in New Britain where many members were lost and taken prisoner and some were massacred by their captors.

Rex — FREWIN Ivy Evelyn. Ivy was born 1900, Geelong VIC; died 14 Jan 1965, Ascot Vale VIC; was buried 15 Jan 1965, Fawkner Memorial Park, Fawkner VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 487794E120E44F8F824D11FE68D851199ED1

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer
• _UID: FFE54F7D73D44D889078E58E229F98D777A8
• Probate: 7 Feb 1989, Melbourne VIC

Horace married HAMMOND Clarice May 10 Apr 1935, Horsham VIC. Clarice was born 2 May 1908, Horsham VIC; died 19 Jun 1999, Nhill VIC; was buried 23 Jun 1999, Goroke Cemetery, Goroke VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education: State School, Carchap VIC; Primary
• Education: State School, Noradjuha VIC; Primary
• Occupation: Retired Farmer
• _UID: 329817807FDA448CA99525803F0FAC1E8508

Notes:

Buried:
After a service held at the Goroke Uniting Church.

Gordon married BAILEY Evelyn Amy 12 Apr 1938, Methodist Church, Goroke VIC. Evelyn was born 23 Sep 1915, Natimuk VIC; died 10 Jan 1989, Bush Nursing Hospital, Natimuk VIC; was buried 11 Jan 1989, Goroke Cemetery, Goroke VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education: Casterton Higher Elementary School, Casterton VIC
• Name: Freda Mary MERRITT
• Occupation: Home Duties
• _UID: D5E39CFE5D22458CBC0AE12F42402C0F3501
• Baptism: 14 Sep 1908, Methodist Church, Tullich VIC
• Cremated: 3 Aug 2000

Notes:

Baptism:
Officiating minister at the baptism of Freda Mary WALTER (1907-2000) was Rev. Wm. Allsop.

Cremated:
Ashes placed at the Western Public Cemetery, Geelong VIC. WST-NICH-WALL-05-408-059

Freda married MERRITT George Thomas 13 Jul 1935, Noble Street Methodist Church, Chilwell VIC. George was born 13 Jul 1909, Scarsdale VIC; died 21 Dec 1996, Geelong VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education: Casterton Higher Elementary School, Casterton VIC
• Occupation: Home Duties
• _UID: 2921E908C37A413CAC41AE10CF9240EB2C95
• Baptism: 26 Jul 1913, Heathfield VIC
• Cremated: 12 Aug 1964, New Cemetery & Crematorium, Ballarat VIC
• Probate: 22 Oct 1964, Melbourne VIC

Notes:

Geelong Advertiser, Thursday, 13 August, 1964

Sudden Death at Ceres

Miss A. Walter, of Ceres, who died suddenly at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. G.T. Merritt, Torongo, on Monday, was one who, over a period of years gave excellent service to the district in numerous and various ways.

She had been a resident for 20 years and her interest in, and services given to organisations to which she had been attached were outstanding in the capabilities she displayed in the many duties assigned to her.

In addition to public attachments, she gave a record of service to the Methodist Church and its calls. In this and in all her engagements she exhibited a strong, devout, gracious and kindly Christian character by which she won the respect and friendliness of all sections of the district.

The funeral service at the Noble Street Methodist Church yesterday morning was largely attended and the Rev. S.M. Box, who conducted the service paid a fitting tribute to Miss Walters' (sic) life and associations in the district and Church.

Miss Walter formerly lived in the Casterton district.

Both her parents are deceased and she is survived by a sister, Mrs. G.T. Merritt and brother, Mr. S. Walter and to them and all relatives her many friends in this district extend sincere sympathy.
_______

Alice Anna WALTER was a long-time supporter and friend of the Cottage-by-the-Sea at Queenscliff VIC. Following her death, a drinking fountain was placed in the grounds of the cottage and dedicated to her memory by Rev. Rob Gallacher. This dedication took place in March 1966.

Baptism:
At home, by Rev. W.E. Lancaster.

Cremated:
Ashes placed at the Western Public Cemetery, Geelong VIC.
WST-NICH-WALL-05-408-057

Other Events:

• Occupation: Grazier/Salesman/Manager/Small Businessman
• _UID: CC279738AE744CA2AF0E628A9119C77F6B65
• Education: Between 1919 and 1924, Casterton Higher Elementary School, Casterton VIC; Primary Education
• Education: Between 1925 and 1929, The Geelong College, Newtown VIC; Secondary Education
• Education: Between 1930 and 1932, Longerenong and Dookie Agricultural Colleges VIC; Tertiary
• Military: Between 1 May 1938 and 3 Jan 1942; Served during WWII as No. V59322, Private, 23/21 Battalion, Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC), 2nd. AIF.

Notes:

Geelong Advertiser, 24 Oct 1945

Talented Singer

Mr. Stanley F. Walter, of Paraparap who was a successful vocalist at the South Street Eisteddfod, where he just missed the grand aggregate for the whole festival in the men's vocal sections. He was placed first in men's sacred solo (94 points); second in the baritone solo (89); third in the men's vocal championship, two items (187); third in the Leider section for ladies and gentlemen (95); and hon. mention in the section for men who had never won a first prize at South Street (88).

The adjudicator made some complimentary comments, such as; "Good rich voice"; "good clear-cut enunciation"; "moods and tempi well expressed"; "a sense of dignity and reverence displayed" (in the sacred song); "you play your voice nicely"; "tone well supported on breath"; "excellent diction and vocal line"; "a very artistic and nicely restrained performance." "You caught the spirit of the old patriarch, and sang with fine devotional spirit and effect." These latter remarks applied to his singing of "Lord God of Abraham" ("Elijah") in the men's championship. Mr. Walter is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Walter of Casterton. His parents died when he was quite young. He was educated at the Geelong College, and subsequently he studied at the Longerenong and the Dookie Agricultural Colleges. At Dookie his father was one of the original students. All his vocal training has been under the direction of Mrs. R.M. Black, who, during the past three years in particular, has put him through an intensive course. In some of the sections at South Street there were more than 100 competitors, including talented vocalists from every State in the Commonwealth and from New Zealand.
____
The Sun-News Pictorial, 31 Aug 1990

Father and son in tune

Denis Walter appears on TV today with his Dad, Stan. "It's taken Stan 77 years to get his first break on TV," Denis joked.

Father and son will sing a duet, Bless This House, on Channel Nine's In Melbourne Today. "My dad is a bass baritone like myself," Denis said. "So my deep voice wasn't caused by an accident at birth - it is actually inherited!"

Host Ernie Sigley invited Stan on to the show after hearing him sing after a Footscray - Geelong game. "Ernie thought Stan would make a perfect Father's Day guest," Denis explained.

Education:
Attended Longerenong Agricultural College for two years where he was deputy head prefect, graduating in 1931. Attended Dookie Agricultural College for a further year in 1932 graduating with a further more prestigious Diploma of Agriculture. It is interesting to note that his father Frederick Joseph WALTER (1872-1925) also attended Dookie Agricultural College in the first ever intake which graduated in 1888.

Military:
His term in the VDC was probably terminated due to the fact that as Farmer/Grazier/Land owner he was engaged in a reserved occupation.

Late in his life it was discovered that his real priority during WWII was to join the Navy. Once again his reserved occupation status probably snuffed out that ambition.

Buried:
HGH-LAWN-GK-808-02

Stanley married HERD Brenda Lorraine 28 Nov 1942, Yarra Street Methodist Church, Geelong VIC. Brenda (daughter of HERD Frederick Forbes and SUMNER Alice Rose) was born 21 Jan 1917, Belmont VIC; died 25 Jun 2004, Geelong Hospital, Geelong VIC; was buried 2 Jul 2004, Barrabool Hills Cemetery, Highton VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 726FAD013020411488665D605D63E038B7AF

Clifford married HENSTRIDGE Alma 28 Sep 1926, Horsham VIC. Alma was born 15 Feb 1906, Albert Park VIC; died 1 Dec 1994, Horsham VIC; was buried Dec 1994, Lawn Cemetery, Horsham VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Sporting Interests: Noradjuha VIC; Played football (life membership in 1963) and tennis
• Occupation: Garage Proprietor
• _UID: 4187EBF4D15D4441B4B272A31580B5B1D03B

Notes:

Buried:
After a service held at St. Andrew's Uniting Church, Horsham VIC.

Melville married CROSSLEY Elizabeth Mary 1934, Horsham VIC. Elizabeth was born 10 Oct 1908, Casterton VIC; died 23 Sep 1937, Coleraine VIC; was buried Sep 1937, Coleraine VIC. [Group Sheet]

Melville married WILSON Hilda 6 Aug 1941, Horsham VIC. Hilda was born 28 Nov 1913, Horsham VIC; died 7 May 1966, Natimuk VIC; was buried May 1966, Lawn Cemetery, Horsham VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Clarice Rita BRIMACOMBE
• _UID: 79D16363E32940298D82B1E8DB21448DFA20

Clarice married BRIMACOMBE Thomas Walter 1933. Thomas (son of BRIMACOMBE John Walter and ELLIOT Helen) was born 11 Aug 1900, Wonwondah VIC; died 14 Jun 1969, Horsham VIC; was buried Jun 1969, Lawn Cemetery, Horsham VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education: State School, Noradjuha VIC; Primary
• _UID: A6AA62B530B7473ABE3131E09A7AC54EF64B
• Military: 24 Jul 1942; Served during WWII as a Private in Area 7B, Horsham (No: V226135)
• Occupation: Abt 1945, Noradjuha VIC; Farmer/Manager
• Occupation: Bef 1970, Geelong VIC and Horsham VIC; Manager

Notes:

Claude WALTER (1912-1993) was raised by his Uncle Horace and Aunt Mary WALTER. His mother had died a few days after his birth from complications caused by that event. He did not know of his true ancestry until relatively late in his life and found it very difficult to reconcile himself to these facts.

Claude married HEARD Norma Selina 6 Sep 1939, Ararat VIC. Norma was born 23 May 1914, Castlemaine VIC; died 16 Jul 1992; was buried Cal Jul 1992, Lawn Cemetery, Horsham VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lillian Mary McKENRY
• _UID: 84EC2CE566FB4466BDF1016EB6BFA8A1679D

Lillian married MCKENRY Hector Charles Henry 6 Apr 1938, Horsham Methodist Church, Horsham VIC. Hector was born 6 Mar 1913, Natimuk VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Allinda May (Nin) LESLIE
• _UID: 079076E956E34924AF915DFF1E91F8C2A185

Allinda married LESLIE Donald James 18 Mar 1941. Donald was born 12 Nov 1916, Minyip VIC; died 25 Jun 2002, Horsham VIC; was buried Cal Jun 2002, Lawn Cemetery, Horsham VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: C9355EFBC9A641238A82700D8571CE920935

Other Events:

• Name: Calla Lilian (Peg) RICHMOND
• _UID: 83BB1DD9AE1F4927BDCAC988C7E32ED2F335
• Baptism: 1911, Noradjuha VIC

Calla married RICHMOND Eric 11 Apr 1936, Wesley Church, Melbourne VIC. Eric was born 22 Nov 1909, Winchelsea VIC; died 6 Mar 2001, St. Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Fitter and Turner
• _UID: 805995FC822E4A7585017C0A276EF376E3C7

Notes:

Buried:
Lawn 3M, Grave #60187

Keith married ELDRIDGE Elsie Jean Apr 1939, Ballarat VIC. Elsie was born 1917, Ballarat VIC; died 3 Aug 2008, Bendigo Hospice, Bendigo VIC; was buried 6 Aug 2008, Bendigo Public Cemetery, Bendigo VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Store Manager
• _UID: F71F5C05AEBE433B8067C5D7F4E134422F4C
• Cremated: 17 Jan 2008, New Cemetery & Crematorium, Ballarat VIC

Notes:

Cremated:
Birdsong Walk, Section 7, Grave 2

Ralph married BERRY Ruby 1941. Ruby was born 1917, Ballarat VIC; died 10 Apr 2011. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 4019BDDCE14E4F1EB3904D9DD8A70E74BC4F

Other Events:

• Education: Noradjuha VIC; Primary
• Education: The Geelong College, Newtown VIC; Secondary
• Occupation: Retired Farmer
• _UID: DD2819BB0D62424F846F7C474CC29977ADC5
• Education: 1931, Dookie Agricultural College, Dookie VIC; Tertiary
• Honors: 31 Dec 1980; Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to Local Government

Notes:

Geelong Advertiser, 31 Dec 1980, page 13, New Year Honours List

M.B.E.

Councillor George Ambrose WALTER, Noradjuha, VIC - for service to local government and the community.

Education:
School captain and Dux of the College in 1932.

Buried:
Plot: CENTRAL 3-S-15

George married KING Thelma Violet Angelina 24 May 1941, St. Paul's Anglican Church, Latrobe Terrace, Geelong West VIC. Thelma was born 6 Dec 1913, Mordialloc VIC; died 9 Jun 2006, Horsham and District Funerals' Chapel, Horsham VIC; was buried 14 Jun 2006, Lawn Cemetery, Horsham VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education: The Geelong College, Newtown VIC; Secondary
• Occupation: Manager
• _UID: C0FCF1AC2F604938A0764938C713A28905FE
• Probate: 27 Apr 1972, Melbourne VIC

Notes:

Buried:
Plot: Individual Position, Position 2060

Frank married PENNEY Marie 21 Nov 1942, St. David's Church, Newtown VIC. Marie was born 22 Nov 1916, Terang VIC; died 10 Nov 1989, 120 Aphrasia Street, Newtown VIC; was buried 14 Nov 1989, Barrabool Hills Cemetery, Highton VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Salesman
• _UID: 203AA8FACB2A46B1B18689411DA122A46D7B
• Military: 19 Aug 1940; Served during WWII as No. V46764 Pte. with the Australian Service Corps, 3 Division, 2nd. AIF.
• Cremated: 4 Dec 1996, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale VIC; : 79y

Notes:

Occupation:
At the time of his marriage.

Cremated:
A.C. Downard lawn, Individual Rose, Bed 2, Rose 19.

Leonard married HOSA Eunice Allison 19 Oct 1940. Eunice was born 14 Apr 1918, Mailors Flat VIC; died 21 Jul 1988, Boronia VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Cremated: 27 Dec 2013, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale VIC

Notes:

Cremated:
Garden of No Distant Place. Private Cremation.

Gwenda — HUME Henry. Henry was born 10 Sep 1919, Peachester QLD; died 19 Feb 1989, VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 7967D61698DB4F5AAEE348868B54C4A18B78

Kenneth — BLACKWELL Julie Elizabeth. Julie was born 21 Jan 1938, Melbourne VIC; died 19 Oct 1994. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: A7AC32C207784FFBA29C4A40EA82E6749E3D
• Cremated: 2 Mar 1982, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale VIC

Notes:

Cremated:
Cremated remains scattered.

Geoffrey — (----) Joy. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Shirley Jean COOK
• _UID: BB2146A3EDE04F67B20BC6E30127C5710C8F
• Military: Between 12 Dec 1942 and 29 Feb 1944; Served during WWII as a Gunner in the AWAS (No: VF396818).

Notes:

Died:
Death notice in the Sydney Morning Herald of 6 Nov 1985.

Shirley married COOK Peter James 15 Jun 1946, St. John's Church, Toorak VIC. Peter was born 7 Oct 1920, Armadale VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Sylvia Dawn CONSIDINE
• _UID: 499494A40B11454F8336BB3D2BE1B23A6E72

Sylvia — CONSIDINE John William. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 0B021DC801CC4C149027C5668D37C7119DAD
• Cremated: Mar 2016, Bendigo Crematorium, Eaglehawk VIC

Notes:

Cremated:
Ashes to be scattered.

Russell married HORAN Julie Elizabeth 1958. Julie was born 27 Oct 1936; died 19 Oct 1994; was buried 25 Oct 1994, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale VIC. [Group Sheet]

Russell married SURRIDGE Kaye 8 Mar 2003, Barooga NSW. Kaye was born 5 Aug 1939. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 7029415FD2B041D8A3D1F6CC5104892A126D

Neville — (----) Kathleen. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Enid Margaret FARAM
• Occupation: Postmistress
• _UID: 9D144F61377847E1A3C006174353735C1DDC
• Cremated: 9 May 1972, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale VIC

Notes:

Cremated:
Cassia, Wall S, Niche 327

Enid married FARAM Francis George 18 Apr 1939, Wonga Park VIC. Francis was born 27 Aug 1914, Omeo VIC; died 18 Jan 1984, Merimbula NSW. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 64D11259775E47F9918DA2A288B665793303

Other Events:

• _UID: 2B3D0400A3DC45A982246FA61A9CB5474607
• Military: Between 2 Mar 1942 and 22 May 1942; Served for a short time during WWII as No. V225579, Private, 120 RM/T, 2nd AIF.; : 18y
• Military: Between 6 Jul 1942 and 31 Oct 1945; Served during WWII as No. 58745, Leading Aircraftman with the RAAF.

Alan married MCCLURE Olive May 15 Aug 1945. Olive was born 1921; died Jun 2019, Tewantin QLD. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Retired Businessman
• _UID: 616F979EA7B844D0942A5CB134A36E4ED6D3
• Military: Between 24 Jan 1945 and 19 Jun 1947; Served during WWII as No. 450455, Leading Aircraftman, in the RAAF.

Notes:

Spent his formative years at Noradjuha. In 1942, at 15 years of age, he joined the Victorian Public Service in Melbourne. From 1945 to 1947 he served in the RAAF with the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan. Starting out as a cash van salesman in Melbourne, he held marketing and general management positions with food companies in Sydney and Adelaide. In 1973 he assisted his wife, Elaine, and their family members to establish, develop and operate a ladies fashion business, 'Walter Kristensen', manufacturing in Adelaide, wholesaling and retailing on a national basis. In 1993 Jack and Elaine retired to the Sunshine Coast where they established and operated 2 wholesale plant nurseries. In 2011 they built a house and made their home at Tewantin, near Noosa.

John married SELLS Elaine Yvonne 30 Sep 1950, Camberwell VIC. Elaine was born 17 Sep 1929. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elsie Ada May GOUGH
• Name: Elsie Ada May ROBERTS
• _UID: B713CA5D66484EE5BED0771E4F4A497D5474

Elsie married GOUGH Ronald 13 Mar 1948, St. Phillip's Anglican Church, Sydney NSW. [Group Sheet]

Elsie — ROBERTS Patrick George. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Olga Margaret MILLARD
• _UID: 900A5DEE3B844EA99CCFF0DEBD338267ADA6

Olga married MILLARD Vince 31 Jul 1944, Penola SA. Vince was born 18 Jun 1925, Penola SA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Beryl Mary POSSINGHAM
• _UID: 853636E03A9F4989837ADFF81C235DC3AFDC

Beryl married POSSINGHAM Jim 15 Jan 1949, Naracoorte SA. Jim was born 25 Jun 1927, Naracoorte SA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 911379304744423CA47620BC7A44D255319E

Other Events:

• _UID: F81D37F7472F4CA598991238C8B1324D1D35

Other Events:

• Occupation: Photographer
• _UID: D5431D78186047EFAADDFB5E9FAE09F485F7

Walter married MCNAUGHTON Janet Helen Belmont VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Adopted: 1944, Vermont VIC

Notes:

Adopted:
Adopted by Doris and George BROWN and given the name of Rosalyn Anne BROWN.

Rosalyn married FRASER Andrew Johns 30 Jan 1965; divorced 1977. Andrew was born 9 Jan 1942. [Group Sheet]

Rosalyn married ESPOSITO Kevin Anthony 5 Sep 1987. Kevin was born 31 May 1940, Eaglehawk VIC; died 20 Aug 2014, Vermont South, VIC; was buried 29 Aug 2014, Templestowe Cemetery, Templestowe VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: ECE1401894D849399AC9F356DD60968A1CB3

Notes:

Buried:
Plot: Methodist, Section 3 Grave No. 33

Other Events:

• Name: Ann Maree LENEHAN
• _UID: EE4EC6CD5A2D4A5B94F5C558CC9E25B8E8A2

Ann married LENEHAN Lawrence Raymond 29 Jan 1966, St. Mary's Church, Colac VIC. Lawrence was born 23 Jan 1941, Colac VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: EA8D06A2C63A413598933D087CA3468FF9ED

Notes:

Buried:
Plot: CLC-LAWN-F08-808-52

Other Events:

• _UID: 2252BEB35088433FB4E144C460E38C39E483

Alan married MORIARTY Kathleen Mary 28 Jan 1975, Elsternwick VIC. Kathleen was born 3 Dec 1950, Adelaide SA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Barbara Marian MULVOGUE
• Occupation: Nurse/Health Administrator
• _UID: 867D2B39E5FC45AAB61ACB497E3F1701F0A7

Barbara married MULVOGUE Kevin Charles 26 Mar 1977, St. Mary's Church, Colac VIC. Kevin was born 9 Nov 1953, Mordialloc VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Manager
• _UID: 05C9F4BC1CF443F097C8C1BC5CBF62859F2D

John married JOHNSON Susan Margaret 6 Jan 1990, Frankston VIC. Susan was born 2 Dec 1964, Mornington VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Margaret May SPEIGHT
• _UID: 46B99195BC2A470E9136356E0C10A6992543

Margaret married SPEIGHT Kenneth John 28 Mar 1959, Goroke VIC. Kenneth was born 14 Jan 1937, Colac VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: D7701A9CF2404E969596D1DDF5D5A07DD3CB

Stanley married STACEY Ruth Alison 25 Feb 1963, Goroke VIC. Ruth was born 25 Mar 1942, Horsham VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 85828B2F496241BEA0DF1BE059BC24D5F395
• Honors: 14 Jun 2010; Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM)

Notes:

Honors:
"The Australian Fire Service Medal recognises distinguished service by members of Australian fire services. It is awarded to paid and volunteer members."

Ian married HAUSLER Joyleen Ruth 3 Mar 1962, Goroke VIC. Joyleen was born 24 Oct 1939, Eudunda SA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: D8EA0956E3764A5CA33309C022A18F5D6E41
• Honors: 5 Jun 2001; National Medal

Notes:

Honors:
"The National Medal recognises long and diligent service by members of recognised government and voluntary organisations that risk their lives or safety to protect or assist the community in enforcement of the law or in times of emergency or natural disaster."

John married MCFARLANE Diane 19 Feb 1966, Apsley VIC. Diane was born 1 Aug 1946, Edenhope VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: EC4B7B2C2FA743B390E4380AD0B8117770A4

Malcolm married HAMILTON Isobel Joy 1 Dec 1973, Horsham VIC. Isobel was born 8 Apr 1946, Mount Gambier SA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lois PILGRIM
• _UID: ACBF1A9DC1974262A011EB1F253B1C4A9F40

Lois married PILGRIM Donald Gordon 17 Feb 1973, Goroke VIC. Donald was born 6 Sep 1951, Nhill VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer/Shearer
• _UID: 55799F204B8849498FD81DE4B5BACAB84B50

Kevin married ANDERSON Roslynne Mavis 14 Jul 1962, Methodist Church, Goroke VIC. Roslynne was born 12 Jan 1941, Naracoorte SA; died 16 Oct 1970, Edenhope VIC; was buried Oct 1970, Edenhope Cemetery, Edenhope VIC. [Group Sheet]

Kevin married MUSTART Nita 2 Jun 1984, Wesley Uniting Church, Mount Gambier SA. Nita was born 24 Dec 1931, Mount Gambier SA; died 16 Feb 2000, Mount Gambier SA; was buried Feb 2000, Carinya Gardens Cemetery, Mount Gambier SA. [Group Sheet]

Kevin — GRAY Joan Mary. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer
• _UID: 0E6DA68CE0814503A254A0FD14588EB89B84

Neil married CARTER Pamela Joyce 12 Mar 1966. Pamela was born 27 Jul 1943, Kaniva VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 000CB374FC444B2FBF150BB4C051A6C7FE0A

Other Events:

• Education: Consolidated School, Goroke VIC
• Name: Elaine Mary AITKEN
• Occupation: Retired Nurse
• _UID: CD4090A2D5E1445591C34C52302B94E55483

Elaine married AITKEN James Barry 24 Oct 1970. James was born 8 Mar 1945, Horsham VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: FAB469DA73BB495993231E5E88B98E591B3B
• Residence: Between 1943 and 2018, Geelong and district
• Education: Between 1950 and 1953, Leopold Primary School, Leopold VIC; Primary
• Baptism: 19 Jul 1953, St. Mark's Church Vicarage, Leopold VIC
• Education: Between 1954 and 1955, Torquay Primary School, Torquay VIC; Primary
• Education: 1956, Geelong Junior Technical School, Geelong VIC; Secondary
• Education: 1957, Wangaratta Technical School, Wangaratta VIC; Secondary
• Education: Between 1958 and 1959, Geelong Junior Technical School, Geelong VIC; Secondary
• Military: Between 7 Jan 1960 and 6 Jan 1969, Australia and South Vietnam; Served in the Australian Regular Army for nine years including active service in South Vietnam.
• Occupation: Between 7 Jan 1960 and 6 Jan 1969; Retired, Soldier (Army Apprentice), Craftsman, Corporal, Sergeant and Staff-Sergeant (Radar Technician)
• Occupation: Between 21 Apr 1970 and 28 Nov 2003, Gordon Institute of Technology and Deakin University, Geelong VIC; Senior Electronics Technician
• Retired: 28 Nov 2003, Waurn Ponds Campus, Deakin University, Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds VIC

Notes:

ZZ File Root: _ROOT
INDI: [I890] Frederick Lionel WALTER

Fred enlisted in the Australian Regular Army on 7 Jan 1960, firstly spending three years at the Army Apprentices' School in Balcombe VIC where he undertook training as a Radio Technician. On graduation (as App/Staff Sgt.) he joined RAEME (Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) to complete his training as a Radar Technician. During the next six years he was posted to Moorebank NSW, Bandiana VIC, Woomera SA, Holsworthy NSW, Nui Dat South Vietnam (Australian Force Vietnam) and finally to Albert Park Barracks in Melbourne VIC. During that time he was promoted to the rank of Temporary Staff-Sergeant. Fred is often heard to say that he does not regret one minute of his time in the Army and his first love is still anything to do with radar.

Short periods working at Laverton and back in Geelong followed his discharge, prior to joining the staff of the Gordon Institute of Technology as an Electronics Technician in the Physics Department. Over the following 33 years he working firstly for that institution and then Deakin University where he was a Senior Technician in the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences Workshop. His duties in the workshop include a considerable input into many research projects. A consequence of this is that Fred has co-authored several scientific papers particularly in the area of electronic instrumentation as applied to electro-chemistry. Retirement from the workforce came on 28 Nov 2003 when Fred was very graciously farewelled from Deakin University. Since retirement it is very difficult to see where work fitted into the scheme of things!

On 22 Aug 1970 Fred married Ruth Elaine WARD at Ashby Methodist Church, Manifold Heights. Fred and Ruth have two children, Jennifer Lorraine who is married to Brad PHILP has three children from an earlier marriage - Lyndall, Claudia and Patrick. Son, Bradley Frederick completed a post-graduate diploma majoring in voice after completing a four year B. Mus under-graduate degree at the Conservatorium of Music at the University of Tasmania in Hobart. He currently is employed as a Manager Learning and Social Techniques at the Geelong Grammer School, Corio VIC.

Fred was a foundation member of the Genealogical Society of Victoria, Geelong Group (now the Geelong Family History Group Inc.) and he has held the offices of president and secretary of that group. He is still very much an active researcher looking at many names and has with the help of his family transcribed the cemeteries at Steiglitz, Lorne, Birregurra and Sutherland's Creek. He has also jointly indexed and published the Admission Books of the Geelong Infirmary and Benevolent Asylum with Heather COX who coincidentally also has very strong connections with the Victorian town of Casterton. More recent projects have been the editing of the Pre-registration Burials from Christ Church, Geelong and the placing of the Admission Books mentioned above on the world wide web.

Fred's great grandfather, Ambrose Willcock WALTER (1833-1915) is an abiding interest as is the early history of the Barrabool Shire where Ambrose was an early councillor.

The highlight of Fred's family history search will be the day he manages to locate the death of Henry Thomas SUMNER (1857-?) a maternal great grandfather, last known leaving Pentridge Gaol on 22 July, 1892.

Chronological Events in the life of Frederick Lionel WALTER (b. 1943)

7 Jan 1960 to 8 Dec 1962: Army Apprentices' School, Balcombe, VIC.

Jan 1963 to Jul 1964: 2 Base Workshop RAEME, Moorebank, NSW.

Jul 1964 to Dec 1966: Australian Guided Weapons Trials Unit, Woomera, SA.

Dec 1966 to May 1967: 131 Div. Loc. Battery Workshop, Holsworthy, NSW.

May 1967 to Apr 1968: Det. 131 Div. Loc. Battery Workshop, Nui Dat, South Vietnam.

Apr 1968 to 6 Jan 1969: Technical Services Unit, Albert Park Barracks, Melbourne, VIC.

8 Jan 1969: Appointed as a electronics technician by Hawker de Havilland Australia to work as a civilian with the RAAF at the Laverton Transmitter Station. Without a doubt the most boring and uninteresting job I have ever experienced.

Apr 1969: Cut my losses and took a job with a local electronics firm servicing domestic appliances. Not to be recommended to anybody!

21 Apr 1970: Applied for and obtained a position as a Laboratory Technician with the Gordon Institute of Technology in Geelong. Technician in charge of the Physics Workshop until Apr 1977. With the exception of Woomera the most interesting time of my professional life.

22 Aug 1970: Married Ruth WARD who is a Teacher/Librarian at a local Lutheran primary school. We have two children. Jenny, b. 1972, who is a housewife and Brad, b. 1974, who is a Manager Learning and Social Techniques and trained singer.

1 Apr 1977: Gordon Institute of Technology and Geelong Teachers' College amalgamate to form Deakin University and I become Senior Technician in the Faculty of Science Workshop (now the Biological & Chemical Sciences Workshop). Responsibilities are mainly designing and building electronics equipment for research purposes in all parts of the faculty including Chemistry and Biological Sciences. We do a lot of work with PCs and build dedicated microcomputers, particularly for Electrochemistry.

28 Nov 2003: Retirement from Deakin University.

My other interests these days include a passion for history and particularly family history which afflicted me about 1978. I have been president and secretary of the Geelong Family History Group Inc.
____
Geelong Advertiser, early May 1968

Army Man Back From Vietnam

Sergeant Frederick Walter, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. S.F. Walter, of Merrawarp Road, Ceres, returned recently by charter flight after 12 months service as a radar technician with the Australia Task Force in Vietnam.

After graduating at Balcombe Army Apprentices' School, he was stationed at Moorebank, near Sydney for 18 months, then posted to Woomera Weapons Research Establishment for two and a half years.

Sergeant Walter, who is in his ninth year of service with the Regular Army, has acquired a varied and interesting collection of colored slides covering Woomera, Taiwan, Singapore and Vietnam.

On completion of leave he is to be posted to Army Headquarters, Melbourne.

Birth:
The midwife in attendance at the birth of Frederick Lionel WALTER (1943- ) was the much-loved and well-known Sister PONTING (married name: Florence Maud Ann ELDRIDGE, 1902-1997).

Residence:
Fred and his parents, along with his brothers (Ken and Denis) and sister (Helen), lived in several places mainly in Geelong and district including Paraparap, Rockbank, Leopold, Torquay, Bellbrae, Wangaratta, Belmont and Ceres.

Education:
Dux of the School, 1955

Military:
Enlisted on 7 Jan 1960 in the Australian Army (No: 342848) as an Apprentice Radio Technician.

Saw active service between 11 May 1967 and 23 Apr 1968 as a Sergeant radar technician with Detachment, 131 Divisional Locating Battery Workshop, RAEME, part of the Australian Task Force at Nui Dat in Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam. Discharged on 6 Jan 1969 with the rank of Staff-Sergeant.

Occupation:
Apprenticeship served at the Army Apprentices' School, Balcombe VIC and 2 Base Workshop RAEME, Moorebank, NSW. At the completion of the apprenticeship continued serving at 2 Base Workshop before being posted to the Army Guided Weapons Trials Unit at Woomera, South Australia. Returned to Sydney (Holsworthy) for a short while prior to posting to South Vietnam (SVN) with the Detachment from 131 Divisional Locating Battery Workshop, RAEME. Spent 349 days in SVN prior to a final posting at the Technical Services Unit (RAEME) at Army Headquarters, Albert Park Barracks in Melbourne, VIC. Discharged from the Army on 6 Jan 1969.

Frederick married WARD Ruth Elaine 22 Aug 1970, Ashby Methodist Church, Manifold Heights VIC. Ruth was born 27 May 1947, Newtown VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Retired Public Servant/Manager
• _UID: 79C78D5659E7437FBC45C96418ABF15D6488
• Baptism: 19 Jul 1953, St. Mark's Church Vicarage, Leopold VIC

Kenneth married GIBBS Raema Lynette 18 Apr 1970, Fenwick Memorial Church, East Geelong VIC. Raema was born 20 Jun 1946. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Helen Rose SIMS
• _UID: 7C2917E5128D4A91BE54B2BE69D443425FF4
• Baptism: 19 Jul 1953, St. Mark's Church Vicarage, Leopold VIC

Helen married SIMS Trevor Wayne 3 Apr 1971, Methodist Church, Ceres VIC; divorced Yes, date unknown. Trevor was born 21 Feb 1944, TAS. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 25FF21ACC99441148AC6C7EC86DD7FB43C32
• Inquest: 25 May 1951, Hospital for Mental Hygiene, Kew VIC

Notes:

Janet Louise WALTER was born in Ward 6 of the Geelong Hospital on 30 Nov 1950. Unfortunately, she was afflicted by severe Down's Syndrome and suffered a severe congenital mental deficiency.

Little is known of her short life but we do know that she was admitted to Kew Cottages on 1 May 1951 where she progressed fairly well until 17 May 1951. She became very ill and died at 4:00 p.m. on 21 May 1951.

On 25 May 1951 an inquest (No. 706 of 1951) was held into her death (No. 5292 of 1951) and the cause of death was established as broncho pneumonia. The undertaker employed for her funeral was W.V. Raven, 227 Smith St., Fitzroy. She is buried at the Springvale Botanical Cemetery in an unmarked grave (Ref. No. 161510, CofE Area, Denominational Grave, Location L19/23) in an area where unmarked graves seem to be the norm.


Inquest:
Before Mr J.R. Bourke the Melbourne City Coroner
Cause of Death: Broncho Pneumonia

Buried:
Church of England, Monumental, Compartment L, Section 19, Grave 23

Other Events:

• Education: Ceres Primary School, Ceres VIC; Primary Education
• Education: Belmont High School, Belmont VIC; Secondary Education
• Occupation: Entertainer (Singer)/Businessman
• _UID: 14AF10AB5FB348F28C95A413DAB679ED989A
• Honors: 8 Jun 2015; Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the General Division

Notes:

Honors:
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Denis Walter Geelong VIC
For service to the performing arts as a singer and entertainer, and to the broadcast media.

Denis married WOOD Annette Cecile, (m.n. STAFFORD) 11 Aug 1984, 4 View Street, Belmont VIC. Annette was born 1 Mar 1947. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Norma FREDERICKS
• _UID: 1749F131D43044758FE8B845826460D4CD68

Notes:

Buried:
After a service held at St. Andrew's Uniting Church, Horsham VIC.
Grave location: EAST 3-R-5

Norma married FREDERICKS Sydney Bruce 4 Aug 1951. Sydney was born 20 Dec 1930, Portland VIC; died 14 Aug 2017; was buried Aug 2017, Lawn Cemetery, Horsham VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: EA70DB28F5764D60935CC69CB3A74BB11CF6

Notes:

Buried:
After a Memorial Service held at St. Andrew's Uniting Church, Horsham VIC.

Other Events:

• Name: Robyn Ann MAYBERRY
• _UID: 4D8C9C7473A144009FCFB690FEFB77096EFC

Robyn married MAYBERY Lester Charles 6 Jun 1970. Lester was born 14 Apr 1948. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 62E325FC5EAF4EF78FC66D236B37B1CFBF88

Barry married BELL Carole Jean 20 Nov 1971, Rupanyup VIC. Carole was born 20 Oct 1948, Horsham VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: FDB64A9D1C6A45C6A6C4100C430A57C81DCD

Greg — MUNRO Beverly Laurin. Beverly was born 30 Oct 1949. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 628E02B0DBC44A83B78AD3C6CC48B36817D1

John — JAKOBI Shirley. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 2D33E598A82A49A694F11D704C952730E8EB
• Cremated: 24 Jul 1986, Fawkner Memorial Park, Fawkner VIC

Notes:

Cremated:
Cremated Remains Collected. Remembered on the headstone of his mother Clarice at the Lawn Cemetery, Horsham VIC.

Other Events:

• Name: Lenore SCOTT
• _UID: AC0F33D523AD4FF98B8192689B8D5496F3CA

Lenore married SCOTT Peter Richard May 1972; divorced Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Glenda Eileen WARNER
• _UID: 5A2588B1BDA7425CA8FFA407DBCE6D608255

Glenda married WARNER Peter Richard Abt 1963. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Dianne Edna MORSE
• _UID: E4BF547894DF4AD5A321B6E27FA749E2AE19

Dianne — MORSE Len. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 46144709CFB54BD7AB9DB19FD7820CBB0874

Murray married STEVENS Angela 10 Dec 1977. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Jeanette NOY
• _UID: 3675949077324375A6EE751FEDB4CAB77A3E

Jeanette — GREEN (----). [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Shirley TURNER
• _UID: B679FEB537A245F29D54CB4B409013AC8839

Shirley — TURNER I.. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Wendy PRIMMER
• _UID: 1C25891D7EB5460CB92A1A5D350E055E6C7A

Wendy — PRIMMER B.. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Sandra HALL
• _UID: 18F25D0DDE81417E87D62BB8F8E04BFBF015

Sandra — HALL J.. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Cheryl BRIGHT
• _UID: BCC7210AED1D4F4CB128FBDD4BECB9B6AAC1

Cheryl — BRIGHT P.. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Marjorie Lorraine SCOTT
• _UID: 08E5597C5386492286012CE135ADC51758E7

Marjorie — SCOTT Peter Graeme. Peter was born 29 May 1943. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: F7083B113C0B4EDDA4633A00EB718C0DF36E

Dennis — EMMERSON Rhonda Joy. Rhonda was born 16 Mar 1952, VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: Warrnambool VIC
• Occupation: Estate Agent
• _UID: 9A3DF3A7EED54F86A4F0A4C0B9678742EAC4

Brian married HURST Margaret June 1963, Wagga Wagga NSW. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: Warrnambool VIC
• Name: Joan SMITH
• _UID: 4750B5194C054F2B956C26D23A62B972F037

Joan married SMITH Brendon Gordon 1964, Ashburton VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: C09C31AB1DB04AF295533B27A6DDAB2BE495
• Honors: 26 Jan 2006, Wodonga VIC; Medal of the Order of Australia

Notes:

Honors:
For service to the sports of cross-country skiing and biathlon as a coach and administrator.

Robert married CARRUTHERS Norma 1964. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lorraine BROWN
• _UID: 5013A3CA08484BF09019A7BBA968734F39F0

Lorraine married BROWN Ronald 1967, Bendigo VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 2C77F96227294D91AFAA4418704CB563B5A2

Kerry married MURNANE Mary Ellen Abt 1973, Warrnambool VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 65C270BA284E42E0A359CABC5FF6A7369DBF

Ian married FOSTER Lynette Joy 1967, Echuca VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Jane Leslie RIMMINGTON
• _UID: 17F0A8024D2741E58ABEBE8CA527F97416CB

Jane married RIMMINGTON Geoff 1967, Ballarat VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Robyn MANN
• _UID: CB712B5D45C04D3B89010891D4DA926317AC

Robyn married MANN Phillip 1976, Ballarat VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education: The Geelong College, Newtown VIC; Secondary
• Education: Melbourne University, Parkville VIC; Tertiary
• Occupation: Secondary Teacher/Technical Writer
• _UID: B907DFB539C5454A9AF7162EB300B9254729

Roger married BORSTEL Robyn Lynette 28 Apr 1979, Immanuel Church, Canterbury VIC. Robyn was born 29 Nov 1954, Warrnambool VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Harley Joan ROOKE
• Name: Harley Joan SNOEK
• _UID: 2AC93AEDD2A64AD5920B4B3A11E257375487

Harley married SNOEK Christiaan Dec 1967; divorced Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Harley married ROOKE Peter 30 Mar 1996, 'Oakleigh Park', Noradjuha VIC. Peter was born 21 Nov 1935. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer
• _UID: B51E973950AF420D940AA5490FBB8C9063CD

Philip — MCCLURE Elizabeth. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Retired Veterinary Surgeon
• _UID: 833D11439C464C8EB507E6525221779B496B
• Education: Between 1950 and 1964, The Geelong College, Newtown VIC; Primary and Secondary
• Education: Between 1965 and 1969, Melbourne University, Parkville VIC; Tertiary

Notes:

Education:
B.V.Sc.

Ian married ACHESON Ruth 31 Jan 1969, St. Mary's Church, North Melbourne VIC. Ruth was born 15 Dec 1946, Carlton VIC. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Cherry Elizabeth LAURIE
• Occupation: Registered nurse
• _UID: AC9F7BC7A6DB425187732E3525CF8B61DE76

Cherry married LAURIE Simon William Spalding 18 Dec 1973, Trinity College Chapel, Parkville VIC. Simon was born 19 Oct 1950, Naracoorte SA. [Group Sheet]