Volume 4 – The Alchins of Linton by Steve Green

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

1.4.4.6.7.5.3  ~~  Reginald Mervyn Alchin

Reginald was born at Gunning on 1  6th October 1901 (NSW 1901/32155). He married Gladys May Liebich at Murrumburrah on 16th September 1925 (NSW 1925/14564); she was born on 24th June 1905. Reginald and Gladys had at least six children – Gwendoline, Valerie, Margaret, Kathleen, Patricia and Terrence.

Reginald died at Thirroul near Wollongong on 13th February 1955 (NSW 1955/5908) aged 53 years (Probate NSW 431094).

1.4.4.6.7.5.4  ~~  Ada Dulcie Alchin

Ada was born at Currawang near Murrumburrah on 21st August 1903 (NSW 1903/23128). She married Norman Castles at Young in 1937 (NSW 1937/7264); he was born at Young on 30th March 1914. Norman and Ada had at least two children – Kerry and Kay.

1.4.4.6.7.5.5  ~~  Adrian Bernard Alchin

Adrian was born at Currawang on 9th October 1904 (NSW 1904/34535). He married Emily Elizabeth Dawe at Gunning on 11th May 1927 (NSW 1927/9036); she was born at Dalton on 11th April 1903. Adrian and Emily had at least eight children – Roger, Arthur, Betty, John, Andrew, Michael, David and Kerry.

Adrian died on 20th February 1972 (NSW 1972/43784) aged 67 years.

1.4.4.6.7.5.6  ~~  Stanley Ernest Alchin

Stanley was born at Currawang on 12th December 1906 (NSW 1906/36801). He married Edith May Powell at Gunning in 1939 (NSW 1939/17495); she was born at Bungendore on 9th July 1906. Stanley enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Gunning on 17th January 1942 (N377096). He was discharged as a Private from the 14th Battalion VDC.

Stanley and Edith had at leastv two children – Peter and Dennis. The 1955 electoral roll for the seat of Eden-Monaro records that Stanley was employed as a plasterer and he and his wife were residents of Waratah Street, Dalton.

Stanley died at Bankstown on 9th August 1963 aged 56 years (NSW 1963/22602). Edith died at Goulburn on 19th August 1981 aged 75 years.

1.4.4.6.7.5.7  ~~  Ruby Jean Alchin

Ruby was born at Gunning on 6th November 1908 (NSW 1908/36143). She died at Gunning on 16th August 1910 aged only 21 months (NSW 1910/9563). She was buried in the Gunning Methodist cemetery.

1.4.4.6.7.5.8  ~~  Daphne Isabel Alchin

Daphne was born at Gunning on 18th June 1911 (NSW 1911/28560). She married John Albert Henry at Young on 18th August 1934 (NSW 1934/13201); he was born at Burrangong on 15th April 1911. Henry and Daphne had at least four children – Barbara, Brian, Maurice and Barry.

Daphne died at Young on 18th November 1982 aged 71 years.

1.4.4.6.7.6  ~~  Martha A.M. Alchin

Martha was born at Yass in 1872 (NSW 1872/19875). She married Noah Southwell at Gunning in 1896 (NSW 1896/5282). Noah was probably born at Yass on 28th January 1872, the son of Thomas Southwell and Eliza Roffe.

Martha and Noah had at least eight children including a set of twins – Gladys (1897), Mary (1899), Emma and Eliza (1901), Alwyn (1902), Evelyn (1907), Charles (1909) and Errol (1914). All of their children survived infancy but many died at quite a young age.

Martha died on 18th August 1930 aged 58 years and Noah on 29th June 1948 aged 76 years. They are buried alongside each other in the Dalton Methodist cemetery.

1.4.4.6.7.6.1  ~~  Gladys Nina Southwell

Gladys was born at Gunning on 5th July 1897 (NSW 1897/22178). She married Herbert Claude Banks at Gunning in 1922; he was born at Gunning on 25th September 1898. Herbert and Gladys had at least five children – Henry, Ronald, Karl, Colin and Coral.

Gladys died at Yass on 26th June 1956 aged 58 years. Herbert died at Yass on 17th September 1972 aged 73 years.

1.4.4.6.7.6.2  ~~  Mary Southwell

Mary was born at Dalton in 1899 (NSW 1899/30920). She married Mervyn Esmond Offley at Gunning on 5th April 1933; he was born at Dalton in 1909. Mary died on 19th February 1980 aged 80 years. Mervyn died on 9th January 1987 aged 77 years.

1.4.4.6.7.6.3  ~~  Emma Beryl Southwell

Emma and her twin sister Eliza were born at Dalton on 11th September 1901 (NSW 1901/32156). Emma did not marry and she died at Dalton on 9th September 1929, two days before her 28th birthday. Emma is buried with her parents and siblings in the Dalton Methodist cemetery.

1.4.4.6.7.6.4  ~~  Eliza Pearl Southwell

Eliza and her twin sister Emma were born at Dalton on 11th September 1901 (NSW 1901/32157). Eliza died at Dalton on 15th April  1915 (NSW 1915/7744) aged only 14 years. She is buried with her parents and siblings in the Dalton Methodist cemetery (note her memorial plaque gives her date of death as 15th April 1916).

1.4.4.6.7.6.5  ~~  Alwyn Claude Southwell

Alwyn was born at Dalton on 15th December 1902 (NSW 1903/3545). He married Gladys Thomson at Queanbeyan in 1923. Alwyn died at Dalton on 7th July 1931 aged 28 years. He is buried with his parents and siblings in the Dalton Methodist cemetery.

1.4.4.6.7.6.6  ~~  Evelyn Grace Southwell

Evelyn was born at Dalton on 5th July 1907 (NSW 1907/25713). Evelyn died at Gunning on 11th July 1927 aged only 20 years. She is buried with her parents and siblings in the Dalton Methodist cemetery.

1.4.4.6.7.6.7  ~~  Charles Bernard Southwell

Charles was born at Gunning in 1909 (NSW 1909/35786). He married Kathleen May Couch at Boorowa in 1931. Charles and Kathleen had at least three children – Raymond, Allan and Nola. Kathleen died on 18th February 1978 aged 67 years and Charles died on 2nd July 1982 aged 74 years. They are buried in the Boorowa Methodist cemetery.

1.4.4.6.7.6.8  ~~  Errol Rockley Southwell

Errol was born at Gunning on 20th September 1914 (NSW 1914/45679). He married Alice Olga Shields at Burwood on 19th December 1937; she was born at Chatswood on 17th December 1911. Errol and Alice had at least three children – Marion, Kenneth and Trevor.

Errol died at Dalton on 16th December 1987 aged 73 years. Alice died at Parkes on 13th August 1993 aged 81 years.

1.4.4.6.7.7  ~~  Mary Jane Alchin

Mary was born at Jerrawa in 1874 (NSW 1874/21861). She married Thomas Charles Hazell at Cunningar on 20th February 1895 (NSW 1895/1410). Thomas was born at Chain of Ponds on 8th December 1870 and he was the son of James Hazell and Maria Howard. He was therefore a cousin of the Bush family of Jerrawa.

Thomas and Mary had ten children – Harold (1896), Jack (1898), Terrence (1900), Ada (1901), Ivy (1902), Ernest (1903), William (1905), Thomas (1907), Henry (1908) and Eva (1910). The 1932 electoral roll records that Thomas was a grazier of Bethungra near Cootamundra. Thomas was one of the district's leaders in the great shearer's strikes in the 1890's.

Thomas died at Bethungra on 29th May 1933 aged 63 years. Mary died at Bethungra in 1941 aged 67 years. They are both buried at Mitta cemetery.

1.4.4.6.7.7.1  ~~  Harold Herbert Hazell

Harold, known as Herbert, was born at Broadway, Dalton in 1896 (NSW 1896/31086). He married Mary Dawes at Gunning on 7th March 1923.  Mary was born at Dalton in 1885 and she was the daughter of Fred and Doris Dawe. Herbert and Mary had five children – Eileen, Harold, Mavis, Doris and Audrey.

Three of their children died in childhood - Doris (1928) and Mavis (1929) did not survive the day they were born and Audrey died on 13th April 1945 aged 11 years. Mary died at Goulburn on 21st December 1938 aged 53 years. Herbert died at Gunning on 5th July 1969 aged 72 years. Herbert and Mary and their three daughters are buried at Greendale cemetery.

1.4.4.6.7.7.1.1  ~~  Eileen Alice Hazell

Eileen was born at Gunning on 30th November 1922. She married Walter Pearce. Eileen died in 1975 aged 42 years.

1.4.4.6.7.7.2  ~~  Jack Raymond Hazell.

Jack was born at Broadway, Dalton on 27th September 1898 (NSW 1898/31069). He married Daisy Gladys Gorham at Boorowa in 1922; she was born at Boorowa on 20th March 1903. Jack and Daisy had five children – Trevor, Clive, Thomas, Ronald and Norma.

Jack died in 1975 aged 77 years. Daisy died at Grenfell on 26th January 2001 aged 97 years.

1.4.4.6.7.7.3  ~~  Terrence Reuben Hazell

Terrence was born at Broadway, Dalton on 20th May 1900 (NSW 1900/22504). He married Sarah Ann Keefe at Mitta near Gundagai in 1930. Sarah was born at Boorowa on 28th September 1903. Terrence and Sara had four children – Mary, Leon, Bruce and Anthony.

Terrence died on 2nd February 1985 aged 84 years. Sarah died at Yass on 14th July 1996 aged 92 years.

1.4.4.6.7.7.4  ~~  Ada Lucila Maria Hazell

Ada was born at Broadway, Dalton on 25th October 1901 (NSW 1901/32172). She married John Hoey at Dalton on 1st April 1925. John was born at Berrima in 1875 and so  he was considerably older than his bride. John and Ada had four children – John, Colin, Gwendoline and Leonard.

John died at Cootamundra in 1943 aged 67 years. Ada died at Cootamundra in 1967 aged 66 years.

1.4.4.6.7.7.5  ~~  Ivy Helena Vivian Hazell

Ivy was born at Broadway, Dalton on 11th November 1902 (NSW 1902/32103). She married Frederick Thomas Leseberg at Cootamundra on 19th September 1928; he was born at Tarcutta in 1897. Frederick and Ivy had three children – Hazell, Margaret and Lola.

Ivy died at Strathfield on 8th February 1986 aged 83 years. Frederick died at Strathfield on 15th May 1989 aged 92 years.

1.4.4.6.7.7.6  ~~  Ernest Edward Hazell

Ernest was born at Broadway, Dalton on 11th November 1903 (NSW 1903/30538). He married Edith Agnes Putland at Goulburn on 15th August 1924. Edith was the 13th child of William Putland and Harriett Luton and she was born at Illabo on 5th August 1906. Ernest and Edith had three children – a child who died almost straight away, Edwin and Valma.

Ernest was a railway man from Gunning at the time of his marriage. He moved his family to Cootamundra where their son was born and then to Sydney in 1939. The 1932 electoral roll records that Ernest was a railway employee of Cooper Street, Cootamundra.

Ernest died at Parramatta on 16th February 1960 aged 57 years. Edith died at Canberra on 2nd January 1997 aged 90 years.

1.4.4.6.7.7.7  ~~  William George Hazell

William was born at Broadway, Dalton on 6th September 1905 (NSW 1905/33802). He married his cousin Henrietta Mary Edgerton at Boorowa in 1930. Henrietta was born at Boorowa in 1910 and she was the daughter of Thomas Edgerton and Maria Alchin.

William and Mary had five children – Athol, Gervaise, Elaine, Eileen and Margaret. William died in 1978 aged 73 years. Mary died in 1987 aged 81 years.

1.4.4.6.7.7.8  ~~  Thomas Oliver Hazell

Thomas was born at Broadway, Dalton on 9th January 1907 (NSW 1907/03791). The 1932 electoral roll records that he was a farmer at "Oakley, Bethungra. Thomas married Anna Patricia Herbert at Wagga in 1940; she was born at Junee in 1916.

Thomas and Anna had ten children – Anthony, Patrick, Bernard, Michael, Philip, Mary, John, Brenda, Frances and Brian. Thomas died at Raymond Terrace north of Newcastle on 16th October 1991 aged 84 years. Anna died on 25th December 2005 aged 91 years.

1.4.4.6.7.7.9  ~~  Henry Martin Hazell

Henry was born at Broadway, Dalton in 1908 (NSW 1908/25040). The 1932 electoral roll records that Henry was a grazier of "Oakley", Bethungra. He married Martha Milliken at Randwick on 17th March 1934; she was born in Ireland in 1909.

Henry and Martha had at least six children – Aileen, Martin, Peter, Nancy, Thomas and Susan. Henry died at Pallamallawa in 1976 aged 68 years. Martha died at Pallamallawa in 1990 aged 81 years.

1.4.4.6.7.7.10  ~~  Eva Edna May Hazell

Eva was born at Broadway, Dalton in 1910 (NSW 1910/04471). She married (James) Michael Kellahar in 1932; he was born at Koorawatha on 17th July 1901. Michael and Eva had two children – Noel and Shirley. Eva and Michael divorced and Eva later married William Knight.

Eva died at Sydney on 12th January 1979 aged 68 years. William Knight died at Sydney in 1981. Michael Kellahar died at Griffith in May 1989 aged 87 years.

1.4.4.6.7.8  ~~  Eliza Louise Alchin

Eliza was born at Gunning in 1877 (NSW 1877/23463). She married George Langdon at Gunning in 1901 (NSW 1901/9291). George was born at Yass on 9th August 1876, the son of William and Ann Langdon. George and Eliza had at least seven children – Gladys (1902), Doris (1904), Leslie (1906), Selby (1907), Evelyn (1910), Frederick (1912) and Edna (1916).

Eliza died at Goulburn on 18th July 1936 aged 59 years. George died at Goulburn on 11th August 1950 aged 74 years.

1.4.4.6.7.8.1  ~~  Gladys Beryl Langdon

Gladys was born at Gunning in 1902 (NSW 1902/32097). She married Oliver Clarence Campbell at Goulburn on 8th December 1923. Oliver and Gladys had at least one child – Joyce. Gladys died on 6th October 1968 aged 66 years.

1.4.4.6.7.8.2  ~~  Doris Elizabeth Langdon

Doris was born at Gunning on 8th October 1904 (NSW 1904/32758). She married Dawson James Matthews at Goulburn in December 1931; he was born at Captain's Flat in 1902. Dawson and Doris had at least five children – Faye, Brian, Keith, John and Phylis.

Doris died at Goulburn on 19th October 1971 aged 67 years. Dawson died at Goulburn on 22nd April 1982 aged 80 years.

1.4.4.6.7.8.3  ~~  Leslie Roy Langdon

Leslie was born at Gunning on 14th February 1906 (NSW 1906/13807). He married Elizabeth Ann Myra Giddy at Goulburn on 9th November 1925. Leslie died at Goulburn on 13th July 1984 aged 78 years.

1.4.4.6.7.8.4  ~~  Selby George Langdon

Selby was born at Gunning on 11th June 1907 (NSW 1907/24676). He married Mary Elizabeth Wade at Drummoyne in 1932; she was born at Goulburn in 1910.  Selby died on 7th February 1992 aged 84 years.

1.4.4.6.7.8.5  ~~  Evelyn Mary Langdon

Evelyn was born at Gunning on 2nd June 1910 (NSW 1910/27071). She married Ronald Kitchen Lawford at Goulburn on 12th May 1934; he was born at Murrumburrah in 1916. Evelyn died at Tumut on 22nd January 1988 aged 77 years.

1.4.4.6.7.8.6  ~~  Frederick Wallace Langdon

Frederick was born at Gunning on 11th December 1912 (NSW 1912/43463). He married Yvonne Edith Ayre on 13th January 1951.

1.4.4.6.7.8.7  ~~  Edna Joyce Langdon

Edna was born at Cootamundra in 1916 (NSW 1916/10234). She married Edward Ernest Charles King at Goulburn on 19th October 1940; he was born at Gundagai in 1912.

1.4.4.6.7.9  ~~  Reuben Herbert Alchin

Reuben was born at Chain of Ponds on 30th September 1879 (NSW 1879/26515). The 1906 electoral roll for the seat of Werriwa records that Reuben was a farmer of Pine Ridge. He married Louisa Ethel Hobson at Murrumburrah on 8th February 1911 (NSW 1911/2234); she was born at Murrumburrah in 1881.

Reuben and Louisa had at least four children – Greta (1912), Rubina and Victor (1914) and Hilda (1915). The 1932 electoral roll records that Reuben was a farmer of Cunnington near Binalong. Reuben died at Galong on 21st January 1950 (NSW 1950/6785) aged 71 years (Probate NSW 363893). Louisa died at "Rookview" near Galong on 25th November 1959 (NSW 1959/36194) (Probate NSW 303860).

1.4.4.6.7.9.1  ~~  Greta Millicent Alchin

Greta was born at Murrumburrah on 1st May 1912 (NSW 1912/19094). She married Arthur Clarence Southwell at Murrumburrah in 1936 (NSW 1936/12599); he was born at Yass on 3rd August 1904. Arthur and Greta had at least six children – Robert, Greta, Colin, Neil, David and Denise.

Arthur died on 2nd November 1978 aged 74 years. Greta died at Murrumburrah on 16th April 1983 aged 71 years.

1.4.4.6.7.9.2  ~~  Rubina Pearl Alchin

Rubina and her twin brother Victor were born at Murrumburrah in 1914 (NSW 1914/11320). Rubina married her cousin Albert Percy Alchin at Concord in 1944 (NSW 1944/2396). He was born at Murrumburrah on 28th February 1917 and he was the son of Percy Augustus Alchin and Rose M. Apps (see paragraph 1.4.4.6.7.4.1).

Albert died at Gosford in 1971 aged 54 years. Rubina died at Wyoming on 12th July 1977 aged 63 years (Probate NSW 850020).

1.4.4.6.7.9.3  ~~  Victor M. Alchin

Victor and his twin sister Rubina were born at Murrumburrah in 1914 (NSW 1914/11321). Victor died there the same year (NSW 1914/4123).

1.4.4.6.7.9.4  ~~  Hilda Beryl Alchin

Hilda was born at Murrumburrah in 1915 (NSW 1915/17517). She married Arthur Beasley at Murrumburrah in 1938 (NSW 1938/19158); he was born at Parkes in 1913. Arthur and Hilda had at least six children – Robert, Louisa, Jeanette, Beryl, Graham and Bromwyn.

1.4.4.6.7.10  ~~  Vivien Lucilla Alchin

Vivien was born at Gunning in 1881 (NSW 1881/28609). She had a natural born son – Irwin (1904). The 1906 electoral roll for the seat of Werriwa records that Vivian was living with her parents at Pine Ridge near Gunning. Vivien married Oswald Henry Beer at Gunning on 3rd December 1910 (NSW 1910/12248). Oswald was born at Goulburn on 23rd December 1889 and he was the son of Jabez and Mary A. Beer.

Oswald and Vivien had at least four children – Eileen (1912), Harry (1913), Mavis (1916) and Arthur. Vivien died at Cootamundra on 6th December 1951 aged 70 years. Oswald died on 1st June 1952 aged 62 years. They are buried alongside each other in the Dalton Methodist cemetery.

1.4.4.6.7.10.1  ~~  Irwin C. Alchin.

Irwin was born at Gunning in 1904 (NSW 1904/22630). He died in 1919 aged 15 years.

1.4.4.6.7.10.2  ~~  Eileen Vivien Beer

Eileen was born at Katoomba in 1912.

1.4.4.6.7.10.3  ~~  Harry Charles Beer

Harry was born at Katoomba in 1913. He married Hazel Alice Faulkner in 1938.

1.4.4.6.7.10.4  ~~  Mavis Esmee Beer

Mavis was born at Katoomba in 1916. She married Thomas Charles Vost in 1938; he was born in 1912. Thomas and Mavis had at least one child – Barry. Mavis died at Goulburn on 3rd December 1968 aged 52 years. Thomas died on 25th October 1993 aged 81 years.

1.4.4.6.7.11  ~~  George Alchin

George was born at Gunning in 1883 (NSW 1883/32000). He married Susanne Elizabeth Morgan at Gunning on 30th November 1909 (NSW 1909/11356); she was born at Gunning on 23rd December 1889. George and Susanne had at least five children – Ernest (1910), William (1913), Terrence (1915), Iris (1919) and Dudley (1924).

The 1932 electoral roll records that George was a railway employee and he and his wife lived at Bowning.

George died on 5th June 1941 aged 58 years (NSW 1941/9796). Probate was granted on his estate (Probate NSW 4/262329). Susanne died on 29th June 1968 aged 78 years. They are both buried in Bowning cemetery.

1.4.4.6.7.11.1  ~~  Ernest Rae Alchin

Ernest was born at Gunning on 9th December 1910 (NSW 1911/4602). The 1932 electoral roll records that Ernest was a bookkeeper and he lived with his parents at Bowning. He married Lillian May Boswell at Yass in 1935 (NSW 1935/7994). Ernest enlisted in the Australian Army during World War 2 (V373911).

The 1955 electoral roll records that Ernest was an accountant and he and his wife were living at 28 Laidlaw Street, Yass. Ernest died at Yass on 10th June 1969 (NSW 1969/23906) aged 58 years (Probate NSW 696704).

1.4.4.6.7.11.2  ~~  William Charles Philip Alchin

William was born at Cunningar near Murrumburrah on 7th January 1913 (NSW 1913/7461). William enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force during World War 2 (#423191). He married Gladys Adelaide Tinker at Liverpool in 1943 (NSW 1943/17058); she was born at Queanbeyan in 1916.

William and Gladys had at least one child – Annette. William and his family later lived at Muswellbrook in northern NSW. William died at Liverpool on 13th April 1982 aged 69 years. Gladys died at Newcastle on 20th April 2000 aged 84 years.

1.4.4.6.7.11.3  ~~  Terrence Rees Alchin

Terrence was born at Murrumburrah on 31st January 1915 (NSW 1915/5441). He married Agnes Emily Jamieson at Gundagai on 21st October 1939 (NSW 1939/19566); she was born in about 1918. Terrence and Agnes had at least two children – Diane and Malcom.

Terrence died at Ashfield on 19th May 1974 (NSW 1974/4735) aged 59 years (Probate NSW 781098). Agnes died on 3rd October 2005 aged 87 years.

1.4.4.6.7.11.4  ~~  Iris Elaine Alchin

Iris was baptised at Binalong on 11th May 1919. She married James Stuart Coulter at Yass in 1940 (NSW 1940/28471). Iris died in September 1943 aged only 24 years.

1.4.4.6.7.11.5  ~~  Dudley George Alchin

Dudley was born at Yass on 8th February 1924. He died at Yass 4 days later on 12th February 1924 (NSW 1924/14947).

1.4.4.6.7.12  ~~  Eva Malinda Alchin

Eva was born at Gunning on 18th April 1886 (NSW 1886/35827). She married (Thomas) Charles Langdon at Gunning on 12th December 1917 (NSW 13093). Charles was born at Crookwell on 2nd June 1882 and he was the son of William and Ann Langdon.

Charles and Eva had at least one child – Leslie (1921). Eva died at Goulburn in 1936 aged 50 years. Charles died on 23rd April 1950 aged 67 years.

1.4.4.6.7.12.1  ~~  Leslie Jack Langdon

Leslie was born at Goulburn on 19th September 1921. He married Yvonne Oddy on 18th December 1948; she was born at Albury on 22nd March 1927. Leslie and Yvonne had a child who died at birth in 1951. Leslie died at Lockhart on 7th December 1971 aged 50 years.

1.4.4.6.8  ~~  Thomas Alchin

Thomas was born at Spring Creek near Camden on 28th November 1840 (1839?) and he was the very first of the Australian born Alchin's. Thomas married Jane Shepherd at Jerrawa on 13th May 1862 (NSW 1862/3306). At the time of their marriage Thomas was a farmer and Jane was a servant / companion. Jane was the daughter of Albert Shepherd and Jane McNabb and she was born at The Oaks, Narellan on 9th August 1848. Jane McNabb arrived in Australia aboard the infamous "Red Rover" in 1832.

Thomas and Jane had twelve children – Jane (1863), Jane (1865), Arthur (1867), Ada  (1868), Ellis (1871), Rosina (1873), Lilly (1875), Albert (1877), Donald (1879), Oliver (1883), Edith (1885) and Maxwell (1888). The first eight of their children were born at Yass. The family lived at Gunning between 1879 and 1882 and then they moved to the Young district where Thomas farmed.

Jane died at Thudungra near Yass on 13th October 1897 (NSW 1897/14278) and she was buried at Young on 14th October 1897. Thomas died at Brentwood Private Hospital, Forbes on 12th September 1936 (NSW 1936/15070) aged 96 years. His cause of death was recorded as "chronic myocarditis, senility and paralysis agitans" or simply old age. Thomas was buried in the Church of England cemetery, Forbes on 14th September 1936. The funeral service was conducted by Rev'd R. Mathers and the witnesses to his burial were W. and A. Read.

Thomas left a last will and testament dated 1932 (but no surviving probate record can be found):

"This is the last will and testament of me Thomas Alchin of Forbes in the state of New South Wales retired farmer I revoke all former wills and testamentary dispositions and declare this to be my last will I appoint my sons Oliver Francis Malcom Alchin and Albert Thomas Shepherd Alchin executors upon trust to sell call in and convert the same into money and to divide the proceeds thereof between all my children in equal shares absolutely. As I have given assistance to my son Oliver Francis Malcom Alchin during my lifetime it is my wish that on my death he should pay each of my remaining children the sum of twenty five pounds each. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand to this my will this eighth day of November one thousand nine hundred and thirty two.

Signed by the said Thomas Alchin as his last will and testament by affixing his mark hereto in the presence of us both present at the same time who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have witnessed his mark and we certify that the contents of the will were previously read over and explained to him and he understood the nature and effect thereof. C.T.H. Broderick Solicitor Forbes, W.D Roberts."

1.4.4.6.8.1  ~~  Jane Alchin

Jane was born at Yass in 1863 (NSW 1863/15370). Jane died at Yass in 1865 aged 2 years (NSW 1865/6500).

1.4.4.6.8.2  ~~  Jane Isabella Alchin

Jane (known as Isabella) was born at Yass on 1st February 1865 (NSW 1865/17132). She married Patrick King at Murrumburrah on 24th August 1895 (NSW 1895/5273). Patrick was born at Binalong in 1859 and he was the son of Patrick King and Flora Carr.

Patrick and Isabella had two children – Arthur (1895) and Flora (1897). Patrick died at Temora in 1939 aged 80 years. Isabella died at Reefton near Temora on 1st January 1942 aged 76 years.

1.4.4.6.8.2.1  ~~  Arthur Stanley King

Arthur was born at Young on 22nd December 1895. He married May G. Ryanheart at Cootamundra in 1931; she was born at Boorowa in 1900.

1.4.4.6.8.2.2  ~~  Flora Ilene Isabel King

Flora was born at Young on 29th April 1897 and she was baptised at Young on 4th February 1898. She married Frederick Ryanheart at Temora in 1935; he was born at Boorowa in 1891. Flora died at Toowoomba, Queensland on 19th July 1953 aged 56 years.

1.4.4.6.8.3  ~~  Arthur Henry Alchin

Arthur was born at Gunning on 23rd April 1867 (NSW 1867/18198). He married Mary Jane Fitzgerald at Young on 21st December 1897 (NSW 1898/2160). Mary was born at Young on 29th October 1864, the daughter of Peter and Sarah La Francke. Mary had previously been married to Thomas Fitzgerald.

Arthur and Mary had at least four children – Arthur (1898), Albert (1902), Rita (1903) and Harold (1912). The family moved to Sydney in about 1903. Arthur died at Redfern on 5th February 1926 aged 58 years (NSW 1926/729). Mary died at Kogarah on 12th December 1947 aged 83 years (NSW 1947/29850).

1.4.4.6.8.3.1  ~~  Arthur William Standen Alchin

Arthur was born at Young on 28th November 1898 (NSW 1899/8715). He was baptised at Young on 1st January 1899. Arthur died at Peak Hill on 30th November 1900 aged two years (NSW 1900/14061).

1.4.4.6.8.3.2  ~~  Albert Henry Alchin

Albert was born at Peak Hill on 13th January 1902 (NSW 1902/6065). He died at Sydney on 6th December 1968 aged 66 years (NSW 1968/7101).

1.4.4.6.8.3.3  ~~  Rita Isabel Jane Alchin

Rita was born at Woollhara on 27th July 1903 (NSW 1903/26785). She married William Andrew Caldow at Annandale in 1938 (NSW 1938/10508); he was born at Inverell on 2nd June 1894. William and Rita had at least one child – Mary.

Rita died at Kogarah on 12th August 1969 aged 66 years. Her husband survived to a great age and outlived his wife by 25 years. William died on 12th July 1995 aged 101 years.

1.4.4.6.8.3.4  ~~  Harold George Alchin

Harold was born at Surrey Hills on 20th January 1912 (NSW 1912/580). He married Alice Agnes Casey on 26th November 1938; she was born at Sydney on 18th October 1913. Harold and Alice had at least five children – Margaret, Gabrielle, Donald, Michael and Patricia.

Harold died at Sydney on 19th March 1989 aged 77 years.

1.4.4.6.8.4  ~~  Ada Maria Alchin

Ada was born at Thudungra on 4th October 1868 (NSW 1868/18482). She married William Ronald Anderson at Young on 16th November 1895 (NSW 1895/3027). William was born in Victoria in about 1868 and he was the son of John and Mary Anderson. William and Ada had at least seven children – Austin (1896), Elsie (1897), Arthur (1899), Ronald (1900), Duncan (1903), Agnes (1905) and Audrey (1910).

William died at West Wyalong in 1918 aged about 50 years. Ada died at Canterbury on 31st August 1942 aged 73 years.

1.4.4.6.8.4.1  ~~  Austin Clarence Anderson

Austin was baptised at Young on 1st May 1896. He took up farming after what was probably rudimentary schooling. Prior to WWI Austin spent 12 months in the militia at Maroubra in Sydney. He enlisted in the 1st A.I.F. at Liverpool on 17th April 1915 and he was assigned to the 9th reinforcements to the 1st Light Horse Brigade with the rank of Trooper. Unfortunately Austin caught a chill which developed into chronic bronchitis. As a result he was discharged from the Army as medically unfit on 19th August 1915.

After he recovered Austin re-enlisted but at a different location and this time he applied for the infantry. He enlisted at Cootamundra on 16th April 1916 and he claimed he was a labourer of Young. Austin was assigned to the 4th Infantry Battalion with the rank of Private and regimental number 6211. At the time of his enlistment Austin's father was supposedly dead and his mother was living at Grenfell Street, West Wyalong.

Austin's attestation sheet provides his physical description: Height 5'6" (his initial enlistment shows his height as 5' 3 ½"); weight 127 lbs; fair complexion, brown hair and brown eyes. After initial training Austin embarked at Sydney aboard the transport vessel "Euripedes" on 9th Sept 1916. He disembarked at Plymouth on 26th October 1916.

However Austin had fallen ill again during the voyage and he was sent straight to hospital. He was not discharged until 22nd November 1916. After further training Austin was sent to France and he joined his unit on 24th February 1917. At dawn on 15th April 1917 the Germans launched a major attack on the junction of the 1st and 2nd Australian Divisions near Lagnicourt on the Somme. After fierce fighting the Germans were repulsed but Austin had suffered a gunshot wound to the right leg (in the same battle Austin's first cousin Albert Brown was awarded the DCM for "conspicuous gallantry").

After treatment in France Austin was repatriated to England and he was admitted to the Boscombe military hospital. He wasn't discharged from hospital until 13th July 1917 and he then spent several months convalescing. Austin returned to France early in the new year and he rejoined his unit on 16th January 1918.

In early March Austin was sent to the Gas School on a course for a couple of weeks. At the end of March the Germans launched their major Spring offensives and all available troops were recalled to the Front. Austin was gassed at the Battle of Villers-Brettoneux on 25th April 1918 and he was again admitted to hospital. It must have been a relatively minor attack as he was discharged from the 14th General Hospital on 20th June 1918.

Austin rejoined his unit for the third time on 27th June 1918. His unit took part in the Battle of Hamel and the Peaceful penetration that followed. Austin was wounded for the third time on 10th July 1918. This time he suffered a minor gunshot wound to the left arm. Austin was sent back to his unit on 4th August 1918 and he was promoted to Lance Corporal on 29th August 1918.

Austin must have suffered further problems with his first wound. He was re-admitted to hospital on 13th October 1918 suffering from "an injury to his right leg". He stayed in hospital until 14th January 1919. Austin embarked on HT "Aeneas" at Southampton on 31st May 1919 and he disembarked at Sydney on 20th June 1918. 

Austin was discharged from the Army on 28th August 1919. He married Cecelia V. Murray in 1924. Cecilia died at West Wyalong in 1929. Austin then married Kathleen W. Crosbie in 1930; she was born at Barmedman in 1904.

The last entry on his military file is for a repatriation department claim on 8th November 1949. Austin died at Tumbarumba in 1966 aged 70 years.

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