Volume 4 – The Alchins of Linton by Steve Green

Part 4 – Alchins of Linton, Kent; Montcalm, Michigan; and Dalton, NSW ...continued...

1.4.4.6.1.2.2  ~~  Frank Alchin

1.4.4.6.1.2.3  ~~  Mary Jane Alchin

Mary was born at Dalton on 15th July 1883 (NSW 1883/31989). Prior to her marriage she had two children – Horace (1907) and Arthur (1909). Mary married John George Conway at West Wyalong in 1909 (NSW 1909/9703); he was born at Shepparton in Victoria.

John and Mary had at least eight further children – Gwen (1909), Reginald (1911), Joyce (1912), Albert (1916),  Eric, Martin (1917), Florence and Raymond (1919). Mary died at Ungarie near West Wyalong on 11th August 1935 aged 52 years (NSW 1935/13224). John and Mary's eldest son was killed in action in New Guinea in 1945. John died at Temora in July 1957.

Three daughters of James Alchin and Hannah Bush – Mary, Minnie & Clarice

1.4.4.6.1.2.3.1  ~~  Horace Alexander Alchin

Horace was born at Alexandria on 23rd September 1907 (NSW 1907/32280). Horace married Isobel Hull at West Wyalong in 1937 (NSW 1937/13870); she was born at Temora in 1906. The 1932 electoral roll for the seat of West Wyalong records that prior to her marriage Isobel was carrying out home duties at Calleen. Horace and Isobel had two children who died in infancy.

Horace enlisted in the 2nd A.I.F. at Wagga on 27th August 1940 (NX36680). He was discharged as a Private from 1 Corps Ammuniton Park on 12th July 1941. Horace died at Beverley Hills on 14th February 1967 (NSW 1967/1077) aged 59 years (Probate NSW 631546).

1.4.4.6.1.2.3.2  ~~  Arthur Percival Alchin

Arthur was born at Burwood in February 1909 (NSW 1909/2285). He died at Goulburn aged 7 weeks (NSW 1909/5372) and he was buried in the Goulburn Presbyterian cemetery on 11th April 1909.

1.4.4.6.1.2.3.3  ~~  Annie Gwen Conway

Annie (known as Gwen) was born at Annandale in 1910. She married Herbert William Hull at West Wyalong in 1933 (NSW 1933/11598); he was born at Temora in 1908. The 1932 electoral roll for the seat of West Wyalong records that Herbert was a labourer and he was the son of Jack Hull, a share farmer of North Yulogrin.

1.4.4.6.1.2.3.4  ~~  Reginald Conway

Reginald was born at West Wyalong in 1911. He died there the same year.

1.4.4.6.1.2.3.5  ~~  Jean Joyce Conway

Jean (known as Joyce) was born at West Wyalong in 1912. She married Reginald J. Dean at West Wyalong in 1932 (NSW 1932/14468). Reginald and Joyce had two children – John and Clarice. Reginald died at Orange in 1939. Joyce later married Stan Merkle and had another child – Beverley.

1.4.4.6.1.2.3.6  ~~  Albert Wynton Conway

Albert was born at Ungarie near West Wyalong on 22nd April 1916. He enlisted in the 2nd A.I.F. at Paddington on 27th April 1940. He was posted to the 2/2 Infantry Battalion with the rank of Private and service number NX13471. Albert served in the Western Desert with the 6th Division before returning for the defence of Australia and the battles along the Kokoda Trail in New Guinea.

Tragically after 5 years of active service and nearing the end of the war, Albert was killed in action in New Guinea on 25th March 1945. He was buried in the Lae war cemetery.

1.4.4.6.1.2.3.7  ~~  Eric Conway

Eric died at West Wyalong in 1927 (NSW 1927/9403).

1.4.4.6.1.2.3.8  ~~  Martin G. Conway

Martin was born at West Wyalong in 1917. He married Mavis Crowe in 1949 and they had four children – Charmaine, Patricia, Robert and Kathy.

1.4.4.6.1.2.3.9  ~~  Florence May Conway

Florence married Thomas Joseph Clemson at West Wyalong in 1944 (NSW 1944/6308). Thomas and Florence had four children – Sue, Joe, Janice and Myra.

1.4.4.6.1.2.3.10  ~~  Raymond Dudley Conway

Raymond was born at Ungarie on 13th December 1919. He enlisted in the 2nd A.I.F. at Berrima on 9th July 1942. He was posted to the 2/4 Cavalry Commando Squadron with the rank of Private and service number NX102895.

Raymond married Elizabeth Lloyd in 1946. Raymond and Elizabeth had three children – George, Edward and Judy. Elizabeth died at Flinders Island on 20th May 2000.

1.4.4.6.1.2.4  ~~  Ann Fanny Alchin

Ann, known as Fanny, was born at Dalton on 22nd August 1885 (NSW 1885/34639). She married Axel Anderson at Glebe in 1922 (NSW 1922/1028). Axel and Fanny had one child – John.. Ann died in 1982 at the age of 97 years.

1.4.4.6.1.2.5  ~~  Minnie Grace Alchin

Minnie was born at Dalton on 18th November 1887 (NSW 1887/36831). She married Edward James Masson at Goulburn on 31st December 1908 (NSW 1908/10872). He was the son of George and Ann Masson and he was born at London in about 1870.

Edward and Minnie had only one child – William (1910). Edward Masson was a former soldier who had served in the Sudan War in 1885 and he had been awarded the Khedive Star and Sudan Medal. Edward died at Liverpool in August 1910 (NSW 1910/9850).

Minnie then married James Allan Taylor at West Wyalong in 1913 (NSW 1913/11767). Minnie and James had six children – Robert (1912), Francis (1913), Helen (1914), John (1916), Minnie (1922) and George (1924). Minnie died at Liverpool on 5th April 1972 (NSW 1972/52267) aged 84 years.

1.4.4.6.1.2.5.1  ~~  William Edward Masson

William was born at Paddington on 22nd June 1910. He married Mary Ann Elizabeth Crawford at Liverpool in 1940 (NSW 1940/13624); she was the daughter of William and Susannah Crawford and she was born on 3rd July 1903. William and Mary Masson had one child – Edward (1942). Mary died at Sydney from complications arising from childbirth on 11th August 1942 (NSW 1942/14730) and her son died on the following day.

William subsequently married Gwendoline Ida Burns at Auburn in 1943 (NSW 1943/1381); she was born on 20th April 1920. William and Gwen had four children – William, Leonard, Gwendoline and Barbara. William died at Liverpool on 9th March 1975 (NSW 1975/6079) aged 64 years. Gwen died on 7th September 1993 aged 73 years.

1.4.4.6.1.2.5.2  ~~  Robert George Taylor

Robert was born at Sydney on 14th February 1912. He married Eva Opal Whitney at Liverpool in 1941 (NSW 1941/5839); she was born at Liverpool in 1907. Robert enlisted in the 2nd A.I.F. at Port Moresby on 1st July 1943. He was posted to the 54th Transport Platoon with the rank of Driver and service number NX154527. He was discharged from the Army on 20th December 1945.

1.4.4.6.1.2.5.3  ~~  Francis Allan Alchin Taylor

Francis was born at West Wyalong in 1913. He married Thelma Burns; she was born at West Wyalong in 1913. Francis and Thelma had nine children – Brian, Allan, Jill, Robert, James, Graham, Alvira, Diane and Wayne.

1.4.4.6.1.2.5.4  ~~  Helen Jessie Taylor

Helen was born at Hillston in 1914. She married William George Clifford Anthony at Rozelle on 21st June 1940 (NSW 1940/9858); he was born on 1st June 1919. William and Helen had six children – Helen, William, Elizabeth, Brenda, Judith and Helen.

William died at Parramatta on 16th April 1971 (NSW 1972/53025) aged 51 years. Helen died on 10th May 2003 aged about 89 years.

1.4.4.6.1.2.5.5  ~~  John Donald Taylor

John was born at West Wyalong in 1917. He enlisted in the 2nd A.I.F. at Paddington on 23rd May 1940. He was posted to the 2/13th Battalion of the 7th Division with the rank of Private and service number NX16920. John saw service in the Western Desert and he was awarded the Military Medal for "extreme courage and determination" at the Battle of El Alamein on 26th October 1942 (London Gazette of 11th February 1943 page 744).

"Alamein" by Mark Johnston and Peter Stanley (Oxford University Press 2002 – page 185-6) includes the circumstances of John's gallantry on that morning:

"That night (25th October 1942), a minelaying party under Warrant-Officer 'Cobber' Craig had laid 540 mines in no man's land. 'Thank God we did' he later wrote, 'because he attacked in the early hours of the morning and brought his tanks straight down on my mine field. His infantry got smashed to pieces; two tanks got within 15 yards of our forward Section posts but were knocked out. The 'Jerries' were running around in circles screaming out orders, but nobody seemed to be obeying them'.

With daylight, the battlefield was soon 'seething' within view of the 2/13th. A tank battle raged to the south, while the 2/48th tried to hold Trig 29 in the north. RAF bombers flew over every thirty minutes and, despite flak, effectively bombed Axis vehicles. Tanks and artillery harassed the 2/13th and the 2/17th; to the Australian's great annoyance, one or two ambulances fell victim to tanks. Snipers were especially active. When a 2/13th man, Private Taylor, went into no man's land and destroyed two disabled tanks with sticky bombs, he was pinned there for five hours by sniper and machine-gun fire."

John returned to Australia with his unit in 1943 and he married Aubrey Emily Woodcroft at Sydney later the same year (NSW 1943/7498). John may have gone to New Guinea and been wounded or fallen sick. He was later transferred to the 3rd Ordnance Port Detachment and he was discharged from the Army on 2nd April 1945. John was decorated with his Military Medal at Government House, Sydney on 16th February 1946. At the time he was living at 471 Hume Highway, Liverpool.

1.4.4.6.1.2.5.6  ~~  Minnie Joan Taylor

Minnie was born in 1922. She married Cyril Wood at Liverpool in 1944 (NSW 1944/17004); he was born at Mudgee in 1915. Cyril and Minnie had two children – Carolyn and Robert.

1.4.4.6.1.2.5.7  ~~  George Taylor

George was born at Liverpool on 12th September 1924. He enlisted in the 2nd A.I.F. at Bathurst on 16th April 1943. He was given the rank of Private and the service number of NX166727. It is unknown what unit he served in but at the time of his discharge on 28th October 1946 he was with the British Borneo Civil Administration Unit.

George married June Lipscombe in 1953.

1.4.4.6.1.2.6  ~~  Harriett Dulcie Alchin

Harriett was born at Dalton on 20th or 28th April 1890 (NSW 1890/15790). She married Henry Joseph Peard (son of another Henry Joseph Peard) at Yass on 27th January 1914 (NSW 1914/3217); he was born at Goulburn in 1874.  Henry and Harriett had nine children (including eight daughters) – Cecilia (1914), Alice (1916), Phyllis (1918), Maisie (1920), Elvira (1923), Theresa (1925), Patricia (1927), Bernice (1930) and Henry (1932).

Henry probably died at Granville in 1944 (NSW 1944/9244) aged 70 years. Harriett died at Condobolin on 11th September 1986 aged 96 years.

1.4.4.6.1.2.6.1  ~~  Cecilia Dulcie Peard

Cecilia was born at Gunning on 4th June 1914 (NSW 1914/21388). She married Denis Philip Kearins at Ardlethan in 1933 (NSW 1933/12311); he was born at Young in 1907. Dennis and Dulcie had four children - Prudence, Denise, John and Antoinette.

Cecilia died in 1980 aged 66 years. Denis also died in 1980 aged 73 years.

1.4.4.6.1.2.6.2  ~~  Alice Joan Peard

Alice was born at Yass on 26th August 1916 (NSW 1916/30295). She married Leonard Vincent Freeman at Temora in 1937 (NSW 1937/3176). Leonard and Alice had one child – Kevin. Alice died at Temora on 28th November 1938 aged only 22 years.

1.4.4.6.1.2.6.3  ~~  Phyllis Ida Peard

Phyllis was born at Gunning on 21st February 1918 (NSW 1918/10674). She married Herbert Samuel Harrison at Ardlethan in 1939 (NSW 1939/21005); he was born in Victoria on 1st July 1915. Herbert and Phyllis had four children – Barbara, Herbert, Robert and Ruth.

Herbert died in 1970 aged 55 years.

1.4.4.6.1.2.6.4  ~~  Maisie Peard

Maisie was born on 30th April 1920. She married Douglas Mark Crouch at Temore in 1938 (NSW 1938/23542); he was born in 1913. Douglas and Maisie had four children – Donald, Irene, Margaret and Coralie. Maisie died at Queanbeyan in 1959 aged only 39 years.

1.4.4.6.1.2.6.5  ~~  Elvera Doreen Peard

Elvera was born at Dalton on 21st November 1923. She married Herbert Frederick Noack at Temora in 1941 (NSW 1941/16250); he was born at Temora on 26th August 1917. Herbert and Elvera had four children – Errol, Andrea, Calvin and Sharyn.

Herbert died in 1968 aged about 51 years. Elvera died on 6th September 1989 aged 65 years.

1.4.4.6.1.2.6.6  ~~  Theresa Alma Peard

Theresa was born at Arian Park, NSW on 2nd May 1925. She married Ronald Albert Ball in 1946; he was born at Derby in England on 26th May 1921. Ronald and Theresa had five children – Roslyn, James, Michelle, Leonard and Brian.

1.4.4.6.1.2.6.7  ~~  Patricia Olga Peard

Patricia was born at Arian Park on 27th November 1927. She married David Arthur Higgins in 1948; he was born on 20th December 1924. David and Patricia had two children – David and Maria. Patricia died in 2001 aged about 73 years.

1.4.4.6.1.2.6.8  ~~  Bernice Valerie Peard

Bernice was born at Arian Park on 16th October 1930. She married William John Oppy in 1950; he was born in 1928. William and Bernice had two children – Jennifer and Margaret.  William died in 1989 aged about 61 years. Bernice died at Condobolin on 3rd September 1993 aged 62 years.

1.4.4.6.1.2.6.9  ~~  Henry Joseph Brian Peard

Henry was born at Arian Park on 16th August 1932. He married Kathleen Mary Britt in 1955. Henry and Kathleen had two children – Henry and Robert. Henry died at Blacktown on 5th July 1996 aged 63 years.

1.4.4.6.1.2.7  ~~  Ernest Alchin

Ernest was born at Dalton on 22nd August 1892 (NSW 1892/16228). Other sources give his birth date as 30th June 1892. After leaving school he helped run the family farm. Ernest enlisted in the 1st A.I.F. at Liverpool on 26th July 1915. He was assigned as a Private to the 3rd Infantry Battalion with the regimental number 3579. Ernest's attestation sheet gives his physical description: Height 5' 81/2"; weight 126 lbs; sallow complexion, hazel eyes and brown hair.

In early 1916 the Australian units were re-organised to allow the expansion of the 1st A.I.F to 5 divisions. After arriving in Egypt with the 11th reinforcements to the 3rd Battalion, Ernest was transferred to the 14th Machine Gun Company on 16th March 1916. His unit was sent to France and he disembarked at Marseilles on 25th June 1916.

In March 1918, the machine gun units were re-organised and Ernest became a Driver in the 5th Machine Gun Battalion. Ernest managed to remain  physically unscathed for over 2 years on the Western Front. However on 1st October 1918 he was was evacuated to England suffering from appendicitis.

Ernest returned to Australia aboard HMAT "Argyllshire" on 9th December 1918. He disembarked at Sydney on 4th February 1919 and he was discharged from the Army on 3rd May 1919. Ernest married Florence Annie Gough in Melbourne on 4th October 1920 (Vic 1920/13744).  Florence was the daughter of Charles Gough and Ellen Amelia Green and she was born at Brighton, Victoria on 8th April 1897.

Ernest and Florence had two children – Lawrence (1921) and Doreen (1925). Ernest died at Coburg, in Victoria on 16th May 1974 (Vic 1974/11471) aged 82 years (Probate Vic 07/209). Florence died at Coburg on 12th September 1976 (Vic1976/22509) aged 79 years (Probate Vic 08/162).

1.4.4.6.1.2.7.1  ~~  Lawrence Ernest Alchin

Lawrence was born at Coburg on 24th July 1921 (Vic 1921/20518). He enlisted in the 2nd A.I.F. at Coburg on 30th September 1941. He was given the rank of Private and service number VX86263. At the time of his dicharge Lawrence was with the 11th Supply Depot AASC.

Lawrence married Yvonne Whatley on 28th July 1946; she was born on 12th June 1926. Lawrence and Yvonne had two children – Bryan and Lorriane. Yvonne died at Coburg on 8th April 1987 aged 60 years. Lawrence died on 10th February 2006 aged 84 years.

1.4.4.6.1.2.7.2  ~~  Doreen Alchin

Doreen was born at Coburg on 23rd May 1925. She married David John Ballard on 2nd October 1948; he was born on 13th February 1926. David and Doreen had three children – Robyn, Wendy and Vicki.

1.4.4.6.1.2.8  ~~  (Owen) William Alchin

William was born at Dalton on 7th September 1894 (NSW 1894/15717). At birth he was registered as William Alchin but he later used the name Owen William Alchin. Owen married Doris A. McGowan at Wagga Wagga in 1924 (NSW 1924/17049).

1.4.4.6.1.2.9  ~~  Maurice Alchin

Maurice was born at Dalton on 28th May 1897 (NSW 1897/22174). He married Muriel Margaret Gough at Melbourne on 15th September 1923 (Vic 1923/7140). Muriel was born at Brighton, Victoria on 8th January 1899 and she was the daughter of Charles Gough and Ellen Amelia Green. Muriel's elder sister Florence had already married Maurice's elder brother Ernest in 1920.

Maurice and Muriel had three children – Maurice (1924), Eileen (1926) and Mervyn.  Maurice may have returned his family during the hard times of the Depression. The 1932 electoral roll for the seat of Eden-Monaro records that he was a labourer of Dalton. Maurice enlisted in the Australian Army during World War 2 and he served in the Volunteer Defence Corps (N377097).

Muriel died at Heidelberg on 8th October 1983 (Vic 1983/23115) aged 84 years. Maurice died at Footscray on 19th January 1985 (Vic 1985/2655) aged 88 years.

1.4.4.6.1.2.9.1  ~~  Maurice John Alchin

Maurice was born in Melbourne on 21st August 1924 (Vic 1924/20204). Maurice was living at Dalton when he enlisted in the 2nd A.I.F. at Balgownie on 30th October 1944. He became a sapper in the 28th Field Squadron (service number 22786). It seems that Maurice transferred to the Regular Army as he was not discharged until 12th May 1948.

It is likely that Maurice stayed on in Japan in the Army of Occupation. He married Sumiko Imota; she was born in Formosa (now known as Taiwan) on 15th July 1928. Maurice and Sumiko had four children – Francis, Margaret, David and Trevor.

Maurice died on 5th October 1992 aged 68 years. Sumiko died at Bundoora, Victoria on 15th December 2004 aged 76 years.

1.4.4.6.1.2.9.2  ~~  Eileen Joyce Alchin

Eileen was born in Melbourne on 24th May 1926. She married Raymond Neil Durrant on 21st January 1950; he was born at Waterloo on 6th October 1918. Raymond and Eileen had seven children – Raymond, Kevin, Lynette, Jennifer, Kerry, Marlene and Garry.

Eileen died at Sunshine on 4th April 1994 aged 68 years. Raymond died on 7th November 2003 aged 85 years.

1.4.4.6.1.2.10  ~~  Clarice Ethel Alchin

Clarice was born at Dalton on 28th November 1899 (NSW 1900/3757). Clarice had two children before her marriage – Rupert (1916) and Bertram. She married Walter James Murray at Temora in 1922 (NSW 1922/12750). Walter and Clarice had a further twelve children – Frederick, Olive, George, Hazel, Agnes, Helen, Margaret, John, Irene, Muriel, Martha and Hester.

1.4.4.6.1.2.10.1  ~~  Rupert Ivan Alchin

Rupert was born at Dalton on 18th March 1916 (NSW 1916/21074). Rupert enlisted in the 2nd A.I.F. at Paddington on 3rd October 1941 (service number NX48608). At the time of his discharge Rupert was a Lance Corporal with the 2/6 Australian Field Hospital.

Rupert married Violet Townsend. Rupert and Violet had three children – Donald, Cheryl and Denise. Rupert died at Wycheprrof, NSW on 17th February 2004 aged 87 years.

1.4.4.6.1.2.11  ~~  Ida Geraldine Zillah Alchin

Ida was born at Dalton on 7th May 1902 (NSW 1902/12674). She married Sidney Arthur Sproule at Gunning in 1929 (NSW 1929/725). Sidney was a hairdresser at Dalton and he was born at Sydney in 1886. Ida and Sidney had four children – James, Albert, Amelia and Sidney.

Sidney Sproule senior died at Gunning on 28th November 1941 (NSW 1941/22976) aged 62 years. Ida died at Yass on 1st September 1957 (NSW 1957/26325) aged 55 years. They are both buried in the Dalton Anglican cemetery.

1.4.4.6.1.2.12  ~~  Kathleen Stella Alchin

Kathleen was born at Dalton on 5th June 1905 (NSW 1905/13626). She married Thomas Herbert Apps at Rozelle in 1941 (NSW 1941/25949); he was born at Goulburn on 6th April 1916. Kathleen and Thomas had four children – Patricia, Joan, John and Carmine.

Thomas died at Adelaide on 14th July 1977 aged 61 years. In the early 1990's Kathleen was living at Woodbine North in South Australia. Kathleen died at Adelaide on 31st March 2000 aged 94 years.

1.4.4.6.1.3  ~~  Matthew Alchin

Matthew was born at Dalton on 30th June 1857 (NSW 1857/12482) and his birth was registered at Gunning. He married 16 year old Janet Russell at Gunning on 25th April 1883 (NSW 1883/7350); she was born at Dalton on 7th April 1866, the daughter of William and Jeanette Russell.

1.4.4.6.1.3.1  ~~  Ethel Alchin

Ethel was born at Dalton on 22nd December 1883 (NSW 1884/33525). Ethel died 18 days later on 9th January 1884 (NSW 1884/14039) and she was buried in Dalton General cemetery.

1.4.4.6.1.3.2  ~~  Joseph Alexander Alchin

Joseph was born at Goulburn on 23rd February 1885 (NSW 1885/34593). He appears to never have married. The 1932 electoral roll for the seat of Eden-Monaro records that he was a labourer of Dalton. Joseph enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps of the Australian Army during World War 2 (N394009).

The 1955 electoral roll for the seat of Hume records that Joseph was a labourer of Dalton. Joseph died on 17th October 1959 aged 74 years (NSW 1959/32150).

1.4.4.6.1.3.3  ~~  Laura Alchin

Laura was born at Blakney Creek near Dalton on 15th June 1887 (NSW 1887/36793). She was baptised at Gunning at the age of 18 years on 8th August 1905. Laura married her first cousin Hercules Edmund Alchin at Gunning on 3rd March 1915 (NSW 1915/3871). Hercules was born at Dalton in 1886, the son of Henry Alchin and Ellen Louisa Pollard.

Laura and Hercules had at least eight children – Mona (1915), Richard (1917), Archibald (1919), Nancy (1921), Lindsay (1924), Robert (1927), Ruth (1928) and Shirley (1932). The 1955 electoral roll for the seat of Hume records that Laura and Hercules lived at Dalton where Hercules was employed as a labourer.

Hercules died at Dalton on 17th June 1973 aged 87 years (NSW 1973/64397). Laura died on 29th July 1974 also aged 87 years (NSW 1974/55950). They are buried alongside each other in the Methodist cemetery, Dalton.

(for further details of their children see paragraph a1.4.4.5.1.5.2)

1.4.4.6.1.3.4  ~~  Ellen Louisa May Alchin

Ellen was born at Dalton on 23rd July 1889 (NSW 1889/36558). She was baptised at the age of 16 years at Gunning on 8th August 1905. Ellen had a natural son to John Thatcher – Clarence (1908). Ellen married Oscar Harold Wheeler at Goulburn in 1910 (NSW 1910/8546); he was born at Petersham in 1883 (NSW 1883/5446) the son of Daniel Wheeler and Harriett Close.

Oscar and Ellen had at least ten children – Dorothy (1911), Lilian (1913), George (1915), Beatrice (1917), Elma, Vera, Peter, Patrick, Matthew and William. Oscar died at Wallsend near Newcastle in 1941 (NSW 1941/687) aged 58 years. Ellen died at Newcastle in 1965 aged 76 years (NSW 1965/22872).

1.4.4.6.1.3.4.1  ~~  Clarence Roy Alchin

Clarence was born at Gunning in 1908 (NSW 1908/4146) and according to the parish registers his father was John Thatcher. Clarence was baptised at Gunning on 18th June 1908. He married Francis June Spreadborough at Waverley in 1941 (NSW 1941/5531). Clarence died at Lottie Stewart Hospital on 12th March 1994 aged 87 years.

1.4.4.6.1.3.4.2  ~~  Dorothy Mary Wheeler

Dorothy was born at Goulburn in 1911. She married John Alfred Paul in 1939.

1.4.4.6.1.3.4.3  ~~  Lilian M. Wheeler

Lilian was born at Paddington in 1913. She died at Wallsend in 1922 (NSW 1922/7196) aged 9 years.

1.4.4.6.1.3.4.4  ~~  George Wheeler

George was born in about 1915.

1.4.4.6.1.3.4.5  ~~  Beartrice Joan Wheeler

Beatrice was born at Cessnock in 1917. She married Joseph Charles Tattersall in 1939.

1.4.4.6.1.3.5  ~~  Frederick Archie Alchin

Frederick was born at Dalton on 30th November 1892 (NSW 1892/16188). He was baptised at Gunning on 9th August 1905. After leaving school he was employed as labourer. Frederick enlisted in the 1st A.I.F. at Goulburn on 11th July 1916 and he was assigned to the 45th Infantry Battalion with the rank of Private and regimental number 4336.

His attestation sheet gives Frederick's physical appearance: Height 5' 6 ½"; weight 125 lb; dark complexion, grey eyes and brown hair. He was a member of the Methodist faith. Frederick emabarked at Sydney aboard "Port Napier" on 17th November 1916 and he disembarked at Devonport on 29th January 1917.

Frederick underwent further training in England and he was not posted to his battalion in France until 9th July 1917. The 45th Battalion had suffered heavy losses during the Battle of Messiones in June 1917 and Frederick was one of many reinforcements required to bring the battalion back to full strength.

However within a month Frederick was evacuated to England suffering from trench fever. He was admitted to hposital at Guildford and he didn't return to his battalion until late January 1918. On 5th April 1918 the 45th Battalion was moved to Dernancourt on the Somme after intelligence was received that the Germans were about to mount a major attack. After withstanding the Germans during the morning, the Australians counter-attacked in the afternoon and advanced through heavy machine gun fire to re-take the ridge outside the village. The battalion suffered 118 casualties that day including Frederick. He was shot in the left thigh and he was again invalided to England.

Frederick returned to France on 7th August 1918 but in the meantime he had been transferred to the 30th Infantry Battalion where he remained for the rest of the war. Whilst waiting for repatriation to Australia, Frederick gained experience in the hide and skin industry. He returned to Australia on the "Roranya" and he disembarked at Sydney on 29th October 1919. He was discharged from the Army on 27th February 1920 as medically unfit suffering from gastritis.

Frederick re-enlisted in the Army during World War Two and he served in the Volunteer Defence Corps. The last record of him is a repatriation claim made on 16th December 1966. Frederick never married and he died on 11th May 1975 aged 82 years.

1.4.4.6.1.3.6  ~~  Georgina Alchin

Georgina was born at Dalton on 28th June 1894 (NSW 1894/15693). She was baptised at Gunning at the age of 11 years on 24th May 1905. Georgina married Matthew Colin Eric Rice at Newcastle in 1916 (NSW 1916/7194). Matthew and Georgina had one child – Matthew (1917).

Matthew senior died at Newcastle in 1941. Georgina died at Newcastle on 25th September 1961 aged 67 years.

1.4.4.6.1.3.6.1  ~~  Matthew Colin Rice

Matthew was born at Newcastle on 12th March 1917. He married Jean Page; she was born on 14th December 1920. Matthew and Jean had one child – Geremy.

1.4.4.6.1.3.7  ~~  Margaret Alchin

Margaret was born at Dalton on 11th March 1897 (NSW 1897/12713). She was baptised at Gunning at the age of 8 years on 24th May 1905. She married William Henry Sewell in 1922. William and Margaret had one child – Kevin. Margaret died at Wingham in northern NSW in 1934 aged 37 years. William died at Wauchope in 1958.

1.4.4.6.1.3.8  ~~  Jessie Alchin

Jessie was born at Dalton on 22nd November 1901 (NSW 1901/3826). She was baptised at Gunning on 24th May 1905. Jessie married Ernest Edward Dowling at Goulburn on 20th November 1920 (NSW 1920/18780). They were married in the same ceremony as their cousins John Clyde Alchin who married Doris Edna Lanham.  Ernest Dowling was born at Young on 22nd February 1901.

The wedding of Ernest Dowling (left ) to Jessie Alchin and Clyde Alchin (middle) to Doris Lanham

Ernest and Jessie had at least two children – Bernice and Aline. The 1932 electoral roll for the seat of Eden-Monaro records that Ernest was a labourer of Dalton. Jessie died at Berala on 8th June 1987 aged 87 years and Ernest died on 20th April 1989 aged 88 years. They are buried alongside each other in the Dalton Anglican cemetery.

1.4.4.6.1.3.9  ~~  Martha Alchin

Martha was born at Dalton in 1904 (NSW 1904/3526). She was baptised into the Church of England at Gunning on 24th May 1905. Martha died at Dalton on 23rd August 1913 (NSW 1913/14080) at the age of only 9 years.

1.4.4.6.1.3.10  ~~  Matthew Edgar Alchin

Matthew, known as Eddie, was born at Dalton on 26th February 1908 (NSW 1908/14601). He was baptised at Gunning on 21st June 1908. The 1932 electoral roll for the seat of Eden-Monaro records that Eddie was a labourer of Chapple Street, Dalton. He married Grace Edna Thorn at Gunning in 1934 (NSW 1934/12170); she was born on 18th June 1914.

Eddie and Grace had at least seven children – Milton, Margaret, Sylvia, Brian, Greg, Ken and Kerry. The 1955 and 1963 electoral rolls for the seat of Eden-Monaro record that Eddie was a railway employee and he and his wife lived at Waratah Street, Gunning. Grace died on 6th August 1989 aged 75 years. Eddie died on 5th August 2001 aged 93 years. They are buried next to each other in the Dalton Anglican cemetery.

1.4.4.6.1.4  ~~  Joseph Alchin

Joseph was born at Gunning in 1859 (NSW 1859/14330). He married Mary Ann H. Johnson at Junee in 1888 (NSW 1888/6205); she was born at Goulburn in 1853. Joseph and Mary had at least two children – Mary (1889) and Pearl (1892).

Joseph died at Sydney in 1906 (NSW 1906/4087) aged 47 years. Mary died at Narromine in 1938 aged 85 years.

1.4.4.6.1.4.1  ~~  Mary J. Alchin

Mary was born at Junee in 1889 (NSW 1889/28326). Mary married Alexander Brown at Junee in 1920 (NSW 1920/16456).

1.4.4.6.1.4.2  ~~  Pearl Lily Alchin

Pearl was born at Cootamundra in 1892 (NSW 1892/11485). Pearl may also have been known as Ellen Lillie Pearl Alchin and if so she married Thomas Godfrey Fuller at Yass on 1st December 1909 (NSW 1909/13036). Pearl died at Griffith in 1943 aged 51 years (NSW 1943/27395).

1.4.4.6.1.5  ~~  (Richard) Henry Alchin

Henry (known as Butcher Dick) was born at Gunning in 1861 (NSW 1861/14654). He married Ellen Louisa Pollard at Gunning in 1884 (NSW 1884/7397). Ellen was the daughter of Benjamin Pollard (1833 – 1915) and Sophia Brown (1839 – 1873) and she was born at Yass on 4th April 1864 (her younger brother Richard later married Henry's younger sister Jane).

Henry and Ellen had at least five children – Lillian (1885), Hercules (1886), Harold (1888), Olive (1891) and Clyde (1892). Ellen died at Dalton on 8th June 1899 (NSW 1899/5796) aged only 34 years. She was buried in the Methodist cemetery, Dalton. The 1906 electoral roll for the seat of Werriwa records that Henry was employed as a butcher and he was a resident of Dalton.

The 1932 electoral roll for the seat of Eden-Monaro continued to record that Henry was a butcher of Dalton. Henry died at Dalton on 5th December 1942 (NSW 1942/26773) aged about 81 years.

1.4.4.6.1.5.1  ~~  Lillian Ellen (Evangeline) Alchin

Lillian was born at Dalton on 24th January 1885. She married Michael James Olsen on 14th May 1915 (place not known); He was born on 23rd October 1882. Michael and Lillian had six children – Signam (1916), Michael (1917), John (1918), Henry (1919), William (1920) and Roland (1923).

Michael died at Dalton on 18th March 1954 (NSW 1954/14557) aged 71 years. Lillian died at Dalton on 18th January 1955 (NSW 1955/6503) aged almost 70 years. They are buried together in the Dalton cemetery.

1.4.4.6.1.5.1.1  ~~  Signam Molly Olsen

Signam was born at Narrandera on 25th February 1916. She married Harry Louis in 1935. Harry and Signam had at least four children – John, Helen, Dan and Patricia.

1.4.4.6.1.5.1.2  ~~  Michael James Olsen

Michael was born at Goulburn on 29th March 1917. He married Dulcie Alma Thurbon in 1938. Michael and Dulcie had six children – Margaret, Barry, Robert, William, Joy and Pamela. Michael died on 4th May 1976 aged 59 years.

1.4.4.6.1.5.1.3  ~~  John Clyde Olsen

John was born at Milton on 4th May 1918. He married Mavis Maisie Julie Rattenburg. John and Mavis had three children – Raymond, Kenneth and Beverley.

1.4.4.6.1.5.1.4  ~~  Henry Richard Olsen

Henry was born on 16th July 1919. He married Heather Roberts. Henry and Heather had four children – June, Julie, Robyn and Gweneth.

1.4.4.6.1.5.1.5  ~~  William George Olsen

William was born on 17th October 1920. He married Beryl Joyce Podmore on 16th June 1945. William and Beryl had three children – Vivien, Jill and Leonard.

1.4.4.6.1.5.1.6  ~~  Roland Keith Olsen

Roland was born on 21st October 1923. He married Myrtle Lillian Marks. Roland and Myrtle had three children – Gary, Gregory and Peter.

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