Volume 4 – The Alchins of Linton by Steve Green

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

1.4.4.6.8.4.2  ~~  Elsie A. Anderson

Elsie was born at Young on 20th October 1897. She married Leslie F. Overy in 1918; he was born at Cootamundra in 1898.

1.4.4.6.8.4.3  ~~  Arthur Anderson

Arthur was born at Young in about 1899.

1.4.4.6.8.4.4  ~~  Ronald S. Anderson

Ronald was born at Young in 23rd April 1900. He married Veronica M. Mitchell in 1932; she was born at Albury in 1900.

1.4.4.6.8.4.5  ~~  Duncan W.illiam Anderson

Duncan was baptised at Young on 19th September 1903. He married Nellie Hughes in 1934. Duncan died at Parramatta in 1955 aged 52 years.

1.4.4.6.8.4.6  ~~  Agnes Edith Anderson

Agnes was baptised at Young on 19th November 1905. She married Arthur Douglas Cale in 1924; he was born at Lithgow in 1902. Agnes then married Robert Patrick Mulherin in 1938; he was born at Waterloo in 1902.

1.4.4.6.8.4.7  ~~  Audrey C. Anderson

Audrey was born at Port Macquarie in 1910.

1.4.4.6.8.5  ~~  Alice Hepsibah Alchin

1.4.4.6.8.5.1  ~~  Iris Dilia Josephine Forbes

Iris was born at Young in 1893 (NSW 1893/40271). She married John Percy Minter at Temora on 7th March 1916 (NSW 1916/4497); he was born in Hampshire in 1885. Iris died later the same year (perhaps from complications of childbirth). She was only 23 years old.

1.4.4.6.8.5.2  ~~  Myrtle Ivy Jean Forbes

Myrtle was born at Young in 1895 (NSW 1895/28792). She may have married Lewis J. Hull at Bourke in 1933 (NSW 1933/4227). Myrtle died on 20th June 1975 aged 80 years.

1.4.4.6.8.5.3  ~~  Allan Archibald Alexander Forbes

Allan was born at Temora on 21st February 1901. He married Elizabeth Elva Andrea Milne on 4th September 1943; she was born in 1918. Allan and Elizabeth had at least three children – Andrea, Margaret and John.

1.4.4.6.8.5.4  ~~  Doris Irene Jane Forbes

Doris was born at Temora on 7th August 1904. She died at Temora on 14th May 1913 aged only 8 years.

1.4.4.6.8.5.5  ~~  Austin Albert Arthur Forbes

Austin was born at Temora on 23rd April 1909. He died at Orange in 1942 aged 33 years (NSW 1942/12031).

1.4.4.6.8.5.6  ~~  Cecil Roy Geoffrey Thomas Forbes

Cecil was born at Temora on 20th March 1911. He died on 29th December 1983 aged 72 years.

Left: Wedding of Iris Forbes to Percy Minter. Iris died later that year - from left: John Forbes, Myrtle Forbes, Iris Forbes, Percy Minter, Allen Forbes and Alice Forbes;

1.4.4.6.8.6  ~~  Rosina Augusta Alchin

Rosina (Rose) was born at Thudungra near Yass on 4th August 1873 (NSW 1873/2109). She married William Arthur Brown at Yass on 9th September 1896 (NSW 1898/6345). He was born at Blakeney Creek between Yass and Young on 8th January 1874. He was the son of Thomas Bernard Brown (1842 – 1914) and Maria Bush (1846 – 1933). His elder brother John Brown married Rosina's cousin Harriett Louisa Alchin in 1889.

Arthur and Rose had at least six children – Albert (1897), Donald (1899), Horace (1901), Alice (1905), Sidney (1907) and Alan (1914). Arthur was employed variously as a blacksmith, sawmiller and builder. Rose died at Condobolin in 1953 aged 80 years. Arthur died at Condobolin on 12th November 1958 aged 84 years. They are both buried in the Church of England section of Condobolin cemetery.

1.4.4.6.8.6.1  ~~  Albert Eric Brown DCM

Albert was born at Young on 22nd May 1897. He enlisted in the 1st A.I.F. at Holdsworthy on 3rd November 1915 and he was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Battalion with the rank of Private and regimental number 3476. In early 1916 the A.I.F. was expanded into 5 divisions and as a result Albert was transferred to the 19th Infantry Battalion.

The Australian Infantry divisions were moved to the Western Front in April 1916 and Albert was to serve the rest of the war in this theatre. Albert was a Lewis guuner and he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) for bravery at the Battle of Lagnicourt on 15th April 1917 (his first cousin Austin Anderson was wounded in this battle on the same day). C.E.W Bean in "Anzac to Amiens" (pages 334-337) tells the story of the battle:

"The 5th Army had been saving divisions in order to increase Haig's reserves. It was holding its front with only three. As the 4th Australian and 62nd Divisions had to concentrate on a 6750 yard front for the Bullecourt attack, the 1st Australian Division further south had to cover more than 12000 yards….. The commander of the XIV German Reserve Corps, opposite 1st Anzac……suggested that the best defence was attack……

On April 15th, an hour before dawn, some of the 1st Division's batteries close behind Lagnicourt heard heavy rifle fire in the infantry posts ahead of them, and then German infantry suddenly appeared near the guns and Australian infantry also fell back between them. Not knowing what troops were ahead, the batteries could not open fire. By order from artillery headquarters the gun crews withdrew (after disabling the guns)…..

The Germans using the greater part of four divisions had attacked nearly the whole thin fan-shaped outpost line of the 1st Australian Division and, at Noreuil, the extreme right of the 2nd, which had just relieved the 4th……..Most of the Australian posts were warned by the German bombardment; and though at several points near Boursies the enemy penetrated to and beyond the picket line, and captured a few posts, the line was barely dinted except at the extreme left, between Lagnicourt and Noreuil.

Here contrary to orders the Germans had attacked without previous bombardment, with the result that some of its companies were marching between the widely spaced Australian pickets almost before these saw them. These Germans reached some of the batteries west of Lagnicourt . They overran that village, and at dawn were suddenly seen advancing over the rise close above Noreuil and the massed batteries further up the valley. A Tasmanian company at Lagnicourt fought the Germans front and rear; reserve companies held the intruders on both flanks, and at 07:10 am two support battalions (the 9th and 20th) counter-attacking drove the Germans in flight from Lagnicourt and from the guns….

This day a front line held by little over 4 Australian battalions had been attacked by 23 battalions. The Australians were driven back only from some of the dangerously advanced positions which they had occupied two nights earlier. The Australian casualties were 1010….The Germans lost 2313… German reports spoke much of the effect of the Lewis guns cleverly emplaced and bravely fought."           

Only the Victoria Cross takes precedence over the DCM. The citation for Albert's medal reads:

"For conspicuous gallantry during an enemy attack on 15th April against Noreuil. He was a member of a Lewis Gun team which was in a very exposed position owing to the enemy machine gun fire from our right flank. The other members of his team were either killed or wounded leaving Pte Brown the only one to manage the gun. With remarkable coolness and pluck he at once proceeded to locate and engage the enemy machine gun which was responsible for the team's casualties. He was successful in silencing the enemy machine gun which was afterwards captured. Had it not been for Pte Brown's grand display of grit and determination his gun must have been captured."

Albert was later promoted to Corporal and he returned to Australia on 28th March 1919. He married Ilean Frances Eastlake at Sydney in 1922; she was born at Young in 1896. Albert and Eilean had one child – Marjorie. Albert died at Little Bay, Sydney on 23rd August 1964 aged 67 years.

1.4.4.6.8.6.2  ~~  Donald Herbert Arthur Brown

Donald was born at Forbes on 19th July 1899. Donald did not marry and he died at North Sydney on 1st December 1952 aged 53 years.

1.4.4.6.8.6.3  ~~  Horace Oliver Brown

Horace was born at Forbes on 5th May 1901. He died at Forbes on 3rd August 1909 aged only 8 years.

1.4.4.6.8.6.4  ~~  Alice Mabel Brown

Alice was born at Forbes on 10th January 1905. She married Robert James Dunn at Chatswood in 1932. They had five children – Donald, Edward, Enid, Robert and Frances. Alice died at Melbourne on 4th March 1974 aged 69 years.

1.4.4.6.8.6.5  ~~  Sidney Joseph Brown

Sidney was born at Forbes on 23rd July 1907. He did not marry and he died at Condobolin on 12th November 1958 aged 51 years.

1.4.4.6.8.6.6  ~~  Alan William Brown

Alan was born at Condobolin on 3rd July 1914. He married Edna Joan Ryanheart at Parkes in 1940. Edna was born at Murrumburrah on 22nd March 1917. Alan and Edna had two children – Graham and Jeffrey. Edna died at Waverley on 20th June 2002 aged 85 years. Alan recently celebrated his 90th birthday.

1.4.4.6.8.7  ~~  Lilly B. Alchin

Lilly was born at Yass on 20th October 1875 (NSW 1875/22226) and she died there the same year (NSW 1875/10655).

1.4.4.6.8.8  ~~  Albert Thomas Shepherd Alchin

Albert (his birth was registered under the name of Thomas A.S. Alchin) was born at Yass on 18th March 1877 (NSW 1877/23298). When he enlisted in the 1st A.I.F., he went under the name of Albert Alchin and claimed to have been born on 18th January 1879. His enlistment papers include his claim  that he had served in the South African War although the War Memorial has no record of any person named Alchin serving.

Albert was a farmer, he was single and in 1918 he was living with his father at Tiverton near Forbes. At the age of 41 years he enlisted in the 1st A.I.F. at Forbes on 16th April 1918. His attestation sheet gives his physical description: Height 5' 9"; weight 146 lbs; fair complexion, blue eyes and light brown hair. Albert was a member of the Church of England.

Unfortunately for Albert however he was not accepted by the Medical tribunal who ruled that he was "unfit for active service due to defective eyesight". Albert never married and he died at Forbes on 24th August 1934 (NSW 1934/17075) aged 57 years (Probate NSW 4/202981).

1.4.4.6.8.9  ~~  Donald Alexander Shepherd Alchin

Donald was born at Gunning on 2nd November 1879 (NSW 1879/26539). He married Priscilla James at Young on 24th November 1909 (NSW 1909/13051). Priscilla was the daughter of Samuel and Mary James and she was born at Young in 1884. Priscilla died at Haberfield (probably from complications of childbirth) on 15th April 1912 (NSW 1912/4667). Probate of her estate was granted (Probate NSW 4/56348).

Donald was a NSW police officer (see photo above). He died at Roseville on 31st June 1931 (NSW 1931/8032) aged 52 years (Probate NSW 4/175069).

1.4.4.6.8.10  ~~  Oliver Francis Malcom Alchin

Oliver was born at Young on 5th February 1883 (NSW 1883/32070). He married Elizabeth Martha Malloy at Forbes on 11th July 1918 (NSW 1918/8300); she was born at Forbes on 13th August 1885, the daughter of Patrick and Elizabeth Malloy. Elizabeth died at Forbes on 11th October 1929 (NSW 1929/24549) aged 44 years (Probate NSW 4/164012).

Oliver was the informant for his father's death certificate in 1936. At the time he owned a property "Glendale" at Forbes. It seems that he had his father's assistance to get this property. He was made the executor of his father's estate and his father's will requested that he pay each of his surviving siblings 25 pounds.

Oliver later married Annie Nugent at Forbes on 29th November 1936; she was born at Portland in far western Victoria on 31st July 1911. Oliver and Annie had at least three children – Keith, Jeanette and Ronald.

Oliver died at Forbes on 19th July 1963 (NSW 1963/22475) aged 80 years (Probate NSW 566947). Annie died at Forbes on 9th April 1969 aged 57 years (NSW 1969/2731) (Probate NSW 676519).

1.4.4.6.8.11  ~~  Edith Ida Mabel Alchin

Edith was born at Young on 2nd October 1885 (NSW 1885/34922). She married Alfred Ernest Burgess Jones at Forbes on 23rd March 1909 (NSW 1909/4587); he was born at Forbes on 26th March 1877, the son of Charles Alfred Burgess Jones and Sarah Catherine Stanford. Alfred and Edith had at least two children –Kenneth (1910) and Edith (1911).

Edith died at Forbes on 27th October aged 77 years. Alfred died a month later at Forbes on 23rd November 1962 aged 85 years.

1.4.4.6.8.11.1  ~~  Kenneth Keith Jones

Kenneth was born at Forbes on 18th May 1910. He married firstly Ruby M. Roberts in 1933; she was born at Forbes in 1912. Ruby died in childbirth in September 1933 giving birth to their daughter Pamela. Ruby was only 21 years old.

Kenneth married secondly Clare Morton. Kenneth and Clare had at least one child – Donald. Kenneth died at Goondiwindi in Queensland.

1.4.4.6.8.11.2  ~~  Edith Myra Jane Jones

Edith, usually known as Myra, was born at Forbes on 21st June 1911. She married Leslie Archie Spackman on 9th September 1931; he was born at Murrumburrah on 16th November 1911. Leslie and Myra had at least four children – Edith, Noreen, Geoffrey and kay.

Leslie died at Forbes on 14th April 1970 aged 58 years.

1.4.4.6.8.12  ~~  Maxwell K. Alchin

Maxwell was born at Young in 1888 (NSW 1888/38206). He died there the same year (NSW 1888/14377).

1.4.4.6.9  ~~  George Alchin

George was born at Camden in 1845. He married Harriett Joanna Randall at Yass in 1870 (NSW 1870/3783); she was born at Penrith on 7th December 1853 and she was the daughter of John Randall and Ann Rope. George and Harriett had two children – Edith (1870) and an un-named boy (1872). Harriett died in childbirth at Young on 20th May 1872 (NSW 1872/7421) aged 28 years.

George subsequently married Harriett Sarah Nibbs at Gundagai on 31st May 1873. Harriett was the daughter of William and Harriett Nibbs and she was born at Yass in 1853. George had a further twelve children with Harriett –Ernest (1872), Rose (1874), Emma (1876), Ambrose (1878), John (1880), Walter (1883), Arthur (1885), Elsie (1888), Robert (1890), James (1893), Oliver (1894) and Donald (1897).

The 1903 electoral roll for the seat of Bland records that Harriett, her son John and her mother in law Emma Alchin were all living at Best Street, Wagga Wagga. George had not however registered to vote. Oliver, their second youngest son, died of wounds at Polygon Wood during the Battle of Passchendaele. War Memorial records show that George and his family were living at Forsyth Street, Wagga at the time.

George died at Wagga Wagga on 3rd October 1924 (NSW 1924/19626) aged 79 years. Harriett died at Wagga on 16th June 1923 (NSW 1923/6813). Probate of her estate was granted (Probate NSW 4/119089).

1.4.4.6.9.1  ~~  Edith Alchin

Edith was born at Yass in 1870 (NSW 1870/19269). She had two children – Nellie (1894) and Herbert (1898) before her marriage to John Drummey at Bourke in 1901 (NSW 1901/756); he was born in 1864. John and Edith had at least four children – John (1901), Patrick (1903), Margaret (1907) and Harold (1911).

Edith died at Narrandera on 24th May 1925 aged 55 years.

1.4.4.6.9.1.1  ~~  Nellie Alchin

Nellie was born at Junee in 1894 (NSW 1894/17227).

1.4.4.6.9.1.2  ~~  Herbert John Alchin (Drummey)

Herbert was born at Bourke in 1898 (NSW 1898/10584). He died at Nyngan in 1933 aged 35 years (NSW 1933/16076).

1.4.4.6.9.1.3  ~~  John Williams Drummey

John was born at Bourke in 1901. He married Gladys G. Welsh at Scone in 1923. John died on 8th March 1972 aged 70 years.

1.4.4.6.9.1.4  ~~  Patrick Thomas Drummey

Patrick was born at Bourke in 1903.

1.4.4.6.9.1.5  ~~  Margaret Mary Drummey

Margaret was born at Bourke in 1907. She married William D.J. Stewart at Nyngan in 1931.

1.4.4.6.9.1.6  ~~  Harold Drummey

Harold was born and died at Bourke in 1911.

1.4.4.6.9.2  ~~  Unnamed Male Alchin

This unnamed boy was born at Young in 1872 (NSW 1872/20127) but he died soon after (NSW 1872/7419). His mother died  shortly after giving birth to him and the baby followed his mother to the grave within days.

1.4.4.6.9.3  ~~  Ernest George Alchin

Ernest was born at Wallembeen near Dubbo on 17th May 1872 (his birth was not registered under the name of Alchin). He was born at about the same time that his unnamed half-brother was born. Ernest married Jane Earsman at Nyngan on 17th August 1898 (NSW 1898/6101); she was born at Orange in 1880.

Ernest and Jane had at least fourteen children – Ernest (1898), William (1900), George (1902), Vivian (1904), Ella (1906), Arthur and John (1907), Frederick (1909), Phyllis (1911), Linda (1914), Oliver (1917), Robert (1919), Emma (1921) and Ellen (1920's).

Ernest died at Dubbo on 19th March 1932 (NSW 1932/3370) aged 60 years. Jane died at Nyngan in 1950 (NSW 1950/7591).

1.4.4.6.9.3.1  ~~  Ernest George Alchin

Ernest was born at Nyngan in October 1898 (NSW 1898/33248). He died at Dubbo in 1900 (NSW 1900/1395).

1.4.4.6.9.3.2  ~~  William Ernest Alchin

William was born at Dubbo in 1900 (NSW 1900/21665). He married Dorothy Edna Monk at St Ambrose's church, Gilgandra in 1935 (NSW 1935/3842); she was born at Gilgandra on 15th November 1915. William and Dorothy had three children – Ernest, Claude and Shirley. William worked as a sleeper cutter on the railways.

William died at Liverpool after suffering a heart attack while playing a game of bridge on 5th June 1961 (NSW 1961/14401) aged 61 years. Dorothy died on 16th July 2001 aged 86 years.

1.4.4.6.9.3.3  ~~  George Clyde Alchin

George was born at Million Creek near Wagga in 1902 (NSW 1902/17387). He married Clarice Mabel Lambert at Sydney in 1940 (NSW 1940/23132); she was born at Redfern in 1909. George and Clarice had at least two children – Clyde and Bruce.

George and his family lived at Warrimoo and later at Springwood. George died at Lidcombe on 3rd November 1968 (NSW 1968/42574) aged 66 years (Probate NSW 670680). Clarice died at Orange on 10th April 1995 aged 86 years.

1.4.4.6.9.3.4  ~~  Vivian Rose Alchin

Vivian was born at Narromine on 23rd September 1904 (NSW 1904/34793). Vivian died at Narromine on 6th October 1904 aged 2 weeks (NSW 1904/13951).

1.4.4.6.9.3.5  ~~  Ella May Harriett Alchin

Ella was born at Gilgandra on 13th January 1906 (NSW 1906/2734). She married Thomas M.Henry Stanford at Gilgandra in 1923 (NSW 1923/11927); he was born at Nymagee in 1898. Thomas and Ella had at least eight children – Thomas, William, Norman, Reginald, Patricia, Ronald, Catherine and Vivian.

Ella died at Sydney on 23rd February 1978 aged 73 years.

1.4.4.6.9.3.6  ~~  Arthur Francis Charles Alchin

Arthur and his twin brother John were born at Narromine on 30th November 1907 (NSW 1907/37968). He married Edna Eileen May Talbot at Gilgandra in 1932 (NSW 1932/11148); she was born at Portland near Lithgow in 1914. Arthur and Edna had two children – Della and Desmond.

Edna died at Coonamble on 28th December 1941 aged 27 years. Arthur subsequently married Vesta Jean Elliott (nee Williams) in 1942; she was born at Granville in 1911. Arthur and Vesta had at least one child – Warren. Arthur died in 1962 aged 55 years (NSW 1962/3322). Vesta died on 25th January 1993 aged 81 years.

1.4.4.6.9.3.7  ~~  John Alexander Alchin

John and his twin brother Arthur were born at Narromine on 30th November 1907 (NSW 1907/37967). He married Eileen Lily May Jones at Gilgandra in 1937 (NSW 1937/9365); she was born at Coonabarabran in 1912. John and Eileen had at least two children – Kevin and Rex.

John died at Gilgandra on 24th December 1956 aged 49 years (NSW 1957/6914). Eileen died on 7th May 2001 aged 88 years.

1.4.4.6.9.3.8  ~~  Frederick Walter Alchin

Frederick was born at Orange on 21st July 1909 (NSW 1909/28406). He married his cousin Rita Margaret Earsman at Gilgandra in 1932 (NSW 1932/15516); she was born at Nymagee in 1910. Frederick and Rita had at least five children – George, Margaret, Joy, Isabel and Dudley.

Frederick died at Gilgandra on 1st January 1974 aged 64 years (NSW 1974/45034). Rita died on 16th December 1992 aged 82 years.

1.4.4.6.9.3.9  ~~  Phyllis Irene Alchin

Phyllis was born at Balladoran near Gilgandra on 10th June 1911 (NSW 1911/27631). She married Ernest John Johnson at Gilgandra in 1931 (NSW 1931/1215). Ernest and Phyllis had at least three children – Rex, Trevor and Kevin. Ernest died at Glebe in 1939.

Phyllis subsequently married Richard James Carney in about 1937; he was born at Stuart Town on 5th January 1906. Richard and Phyllis had at least nine children – Vivien, Decima, Noel, Raymond, David, Pamela, Lorraine, Jane and Jillian.

Phyllis died at Gilgandra on 5th December 1966 aged 55 years. Richard died on 10th July 1979 aged 73 years.

1.4.4.6.9.3.10  ~~  Linda Jane Alchin

Linda was born at Gilgandra on 25th July 1914 (NSW 1914/31977). She married Alfred John Palmer at Gilgandra in 1934 (NSW 1934/18070); he was born at Gilgandra in 1915. Alfred and Linda had at least six children – Alan, Beryl, Geoffrey, Barbara, Judith and Gloria.

Linda died at Parramatta on 16th July 1967 aged 52 years.

1.4.4.6.9.3.11  ~~  Oliver Henry Gordon Alchin

Oliver was born at Balladoran near Gilgandra on 12th January 1917 (NSW 1917/10546). He was named after his uncle who was killed on the Western Front in World War One. Oliver married Ivy Jones at Gilgandra in 1938 (NSW 1938/9943). Oliver enlisted in the Australian Army during World War 2 (NX99200).

Oliver and Ivy had at least three children – Norma, Melva and Grahame. Oliver died at Gilgandra on 12th August 1979 aged 62 years (Probate NSW 890340).

1.4.4.6.9.3.12  ~~  Robert Campbell Alchin

Robert was born at Balladoran on 20th July 1919. He married Iris Josephine Buttler in 1942. Robert and Iris had at least twelve children – Marleen, Gary, Patricia, Ernest, Lola, Unnamed (1951-1951), Anthony, Theresa, Sharon, Debra, Michelle and Unnamed.

Robert died on 25th May 1979 aged 59 years.

1.4.4.6.9.3.13  ~~  Emma Victoria Alchin

Emma was born at Gilgandra on 10th February 1921. She married Edward William Wilson in 1947; he was born in 1921. Edward and Emma had at least nine children – Robert, Colin, John, Helen, Peter, Margaret, Gregory, Michael and Christopher.

Edward died in 1973 aged 52 years. Emma died at Sydney on 2nd March 1979 aged 58 years.

1.4.4.6.9.3.14  ~~  Ellen Rose Alchin

Ellen was born in the 1920's, probably at either Gilgandra or Dubbo. She died at Gilgandra in 1924 (NSW 1924/14163).

1.4.4.6.9.4  ~~  Rose Victoria Alchin

Rose was born at Gundagai in 1874 (NSW 1874/11855). She married Walter Keating at Wagga on 31st October 1901 (NSW 1901/7729). Walter was the son of John and Sarah Keating and he was born at Currawarna in 1867. Rose and Walter had at least six children – Winifred (1902), Emmeline (1904), Ella (1907), John (1908), Eileen (1911), Nancy (1913) and Ilma (1916).

The 1925 and 1932 electoral roll both record that Walter was a labourer of Urana Road, Wagga. Walter died at Wagga in 1939 (NSW 1939/24108). Walter died at Wagga Wagga on 16th October 1939 aged 72 years. Rose died at Wagga Wagga on 10th September 1941 aged 67 years (NSW 1941/16420).

1.4.4.6.9.4.1  ~~  Winifred Rose Keating

Winifred was born at Wagga Wagga on 21st July 1902 (NSW 1902/27079). She married Charles Isaac William John Taylor at Wagga in 1920 (NSW 1920/19683). The 1932 electoral roll records that Charles was a railway fettler of Kapooka, near Uranquinty.

Winifred died on 22nd May 1963 aged 60 years.

1.4.4.6.9.4.2  ~~  Emmeline Inez Sarah Keating

Emmeline was born at Wagga Wagga on 8th September 1904. She married firstly Charles J. Dunlop in 1922. Emmeline then married Charles W. Pendrick in 1927; he was born at Wagga Wagga in 1898.

1.4.4.6.9.4.3  ~~  Ella H. Keating

Ella was born at Wagga Wagga in 1907 (NSW 1907/08492). Ella died at Wagga Wagga on 16th February 1908 (NSW 1908/03518).

1.4.4.6.9.4.4  ~~  John William Keating

John was born at Wagga Wagga on 3rd December 1908 (NSW 1909/09224). He married Ethel Lilian Temple at Wagga in 1930 (NSW 1930/15638); she was born at Wagga Wagga in 1909. The 1932 electoral roll records that he was a drover and he and his wife were living at Urana Road, Wagga.

John died on 25th June 1968 aged 59 years.

1.4.4.6.9.4.5  ~~  Eileen A. Molly Keating

Eileen was born at Wagga Wagga on 16th June 1911 (NSW 1911/34314). She married Christopher G. Terry at Wagga on 26th October 1934 (NSW 1934/19583); he was born at Marrickville in 1904.

1.4.4.6.9.4.6  ~~  Nancy Emma Keating

Nancy was born at Wagga Wagga in 1913 (NSW 1913/45402). She died there in the following year (NSW 1914/15696).

1.4.4.6.9.4.7  ~~  Ilma Blanche Keating

Ilma was born at Wagga Wagga on 17th June 1916 (NSW 1916/15447). She married Robert Carter on 27th December 1946. Ilma died at Wagga Wagga on 21st October 1976 aged 60 years.

1.4.4.6.9.5  ~~  Emma Plumb Alchin

Emma was born at Yass in 1876 (NSW 1876/22731). She never married. The 1932 electoral roll records that Emma was living with her brother at Forsyth Street, Wagga. Emma died at Marrickville on 25th May 1951 aged 75 years.

1.4.4.6.9.6  ~~  Ambrose William Alchin

Ambrose was born at Wagga Wagga in 1878 (NSW 1878/23413). He married Blanche Emily Fuller at Wagga in 1911 (NSW 1911/14793); she was born at Orange on 12th October 1885. They do not appear to have had any children. Ambrose died at Wagga on 18th May 1946 aged 68 years. Blanche died at Wagga on 21st June 1961 aged 75 years.

1.4.4.6.9.7  ~~  John Herbert Alchin

John was born at Wagga Wagga in 1880 (NSW 1880/25996). The 1903 electoral roll for the seat of Bland records that John was a labourer and he was living with his parents at Best Street, Wagga Wagga. The 1932 electoral roll records that he was a labourer and he and his unmarried sister were living in the old family home at Forsyth Street, Wagga.

John died at Wagga in 1941 aged 61 years (NSW 1941/24592).

1.4.4.6.9.8  ~~  Walter Jeremiah Alchin

Walter was born at Wagga Wagga in 1883 (NSW 1883/24794). He married Margaret Ann McAllister at Junee in 1910 (NSW 1910/12363); she was born at Wagga in 1887. Walter and Margaret had at least fourteen children – Walter (1909), William (1911), Margaret (1912), Nellie (1914), Herbert (1915), Douglas (1918), Ethel (1921), John (1922), James (1923), Isabell (1924), Donald (c 1926), Allan, Muriel and Patricia. Four of their children died very young – William, Herbert, Ethel and Donald.

The 1925 electoral roll records that Walter was a labourer and he and his family lived at Garwood Street, Wagga. Walter died at Wagga on 14th February 1954 (NSW 1954/5293) aged 71 years (Probate NSW 418148). Margaret died at Newtown on 7th January 1967 aged 79 years (NSW 1967/12306).

1.4.4.6.9.8.1  ~~  Walter Henry Alchin

Walter was born at Wagga Wagga on 7th January 1909. He married Alma Grace Herbert (nee Leighton) in 1936; she was born in 1908. Walter and Grace had at least seven children – Norman, Donald, Raymond, Leonard, Leslie, Mervyn and Aileen.

Alma died on 1st May 1983 aged 75 years. Walter died at Wagga on 21st November 1985 aged 76 years.

1.4.4.6.9.8.2  ~~  William George Alchin

William was born at Wagga Wagga on 2nd June 1911 (NSW 1911/34312). He was baptised at Wagga on 17th March 1912. William died aged 2 years and he was buried at Wagga on 10th June 1913 (NSW 1913/13954).

1.4.4.6.9.8.3  ~~  Margaret Eileen Alchin

Margaret was born at Wagga Wagga on 27th December 1912 (NSW 1913/11840). She was baptised at Wagga on 18th February 1913. Eileen married George Wilgress Freeman at Wagga in 1935 (NSW 1935/14541); he was born at Albury in 1877 and he was 35 years older than his bride.

George and Margaret had at least two children – Ronald and George. George died at Alexander, Victoria in 1958 aged 81 years. Margaret died at Heidelberg, Victoria in 1981 aged 69 years.

1.4.4.6.9.8.4  ~~  Nellie Maud Alchin

Nellie was born at Wagga Wagga on 16th April 1914 (NSW 1914/15026). She was baptised at Wagga on 16th June 1914. She had a son – Ronald.

1.4.4.6.9.8.5  ~~  Herbert Charlton Alchin

Herbert was born at Wagga Wagga on 24th November 1915 (NSW 1915/45675). He was baptised at Wagga on 22nd November 1916. Herbert died at Wagga on 26th December 1916 aged 13 months (NSW 1916/18724).

1.4.4.6.9.8.6  ~~  Douglas Francis Alchin

Douglas was born at Wagga Wagga on 9th January 1918 (NSW 1918/2420). He was baptised at Wagga on 28th March 1918. Douglas enlisted in the Australian Army during World War 2 (N441008). Douglas died on 30th August 1982 aged 64 years.

1.4.4.6.9.8.7  ~~  Ethel E.H. Alchin

Ethel was born at Wagga Wagga in 1921 (NSW 1921/9571). She died at Wagga later that year (NSW 1921/4194).

1.4.4.6.9.8.8  ~~  John Arthur Alchin

John was born at Wagga Wagga on 8th August 1922. He enlisted in the Army at Narellan on 1st July 1942. John saw service in the Pacific campaign against the Japanese. He was discharged as a Corporal from the 2/13th Infantry Battalion on 27th June 1946.

John married Jean Alan.

1.4.4.6.9.8.9  ~~  James Norman Alchin

James was born in 1923. He died at Wagga Wagga on 1st March 1949 aged 25 years.

1.4.4.6.9.8.10  ~~  Isabell Alchin

Isabell was born in 1924.

1.4.4.6.9.8.11  ~~  Donald G. Alchin

Donald died at Wagga in 1926 (NSW 1926/21285).

1.4.4.6.9.9  ~~  Arthur Charles Alchin

Arthur was born at Wagga Wagga on 14th June 1885 (NSW 1885/27063). He married Daisy Catherine Beaver at Wagga on 13th October 1911 (NSW 1911/14760); she was born at Batlow on 10th September 1892.

Arthur and Daisy had at least thirteen children – Arthur (1912), Marjory (1913), William (1915), Gordon (1917), Mavis (1919), Lillian (1921), Gwendoline (1924), Daisy, Peggy, John, Joan, Ronald and Stanley.

Arthur died on 23rd January 1962 (NSW 1962/3322) aged 76 years (Probate NSW 540436). Daisy died at Guildford on 16th July 1962 (NSW 1962/18048) aged 69 years (Probate NSW 548804).

1.4.4.6.9.9.1  ~~  Arthur Roy Alchin

Arthur was born at Wagga Wagga on 2nd March 1912 (NSW 1912/22616). He was baptised at Wagga on 9th September 1912. Arthur married Olive E. Calnan at Granville in 1935 (NSW 1935/17637); she was born at Paddington in 1915. Arthur and Olive had at least two children – Roy and Pat.

Arthur died at Auburn on 1st June 1966 aged 54 years (NSW 1966/8028). Olive died on 5th September 2005 aged 90 years.

1.4.4.6.9.9.2  ~~  Marjory Hero Alchin

Marjory was born at Wagga Wagga on 7th June 1913 (NSW 1913/22336). She was baptised at Wagga on 16th June 1914. Marjory married Henry John Howe at Granville on 2nd March 1935 (NSW 1935/719); he was born at Redfern on 13th May 1913. Henry and Margory had at least two children – Irene and Laurel.

Marjory died at Guilford on 28th June 1977 aged 64 years.

1.4.4.6.9.9.3  ~~  William George Alchin

William was born at Wagga Wagga on 25th July 1915 (NSW 1915/31886). He was baptised at Wagga on 22nd November 1916. William married firstly Iris Maude Irwin at Temora in 1936 (NSW 1936/1094); she was born at Parramatta in 1917. William and Iris had at least one child – Dawn.

Iris died at Granville in 1943 aged 26 years (NSW 1943/18847). William married again almost straight away to Heather Enid Gill at Granville on 9th October 1943 (NSW 1943/22506). William and Heather had at least three children – Brian, Gail and Beverley.

William enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force during World War 2 (#73904). He died at Camperdown on 25th October 1959 aged only 44 years (NSW 1959/34708).

1.4.4.6.9.9.4  ~~  Gordon Alchin

Gordon was born at Wagga Wagga on 20th August 1917 (NSW 1917/31884). He was baptised at Wagga on 27th February 1918. Gordon died at Parramatta on 1st April 1933 aged 15 years (NSW 1933/8551).

1.4.4.6.9.9.5  ~~  Mavis Jean Alchin

Mavis was born at Wagga Wagga in 1919. She married John Clifford Smart at Granville on 6th July 1935 (NSW 1935/11935); he was born in 1906. John and Mavis had at least two children – Clifford and Jennifer. John died in 1989 aged about 83 years.

1.4.4.6.9.9.6  ~~  Lillian Ruth Alchin

Lillian was born at Paddington on 23rd October 1921. She married Francis John Williams at Granville on 8th November 1941 (NSW 1941/25225); he was born in 1911. Francis and Lillian had at least seven children – Janice, Gloria, Daniel, Ross, Elaine, Susan and Neil.

Lillian died on 28th February 1984 aged 62 years. Francis died in 1988 aged 77 years.

1.4.4.6.9.9.7  ~~  Gwendoline Roma Alchin

Gwendoline was born in Sydney on 16th September 1924. She married Carlington Jack Appleby at Granville on 16th December 1942 (NSW 1942/30013); he was born in Sydney in 1921. Jack and Gwendoline had at least three children – Colin, Rhonda and Judith.

Gwendoline died on 19th July 1977 aged 52 years. Jack died in 1980 aged 59 years.

1.4.4.6.9.10  ~~  Elsie May H. Alchin

Elsie was born at Wagga Wagga in 1888 (NSW 1888/29395). She married John Davis at Wagga on 28th July 1909 (NSW 1909/9353); he was born at Yarragundry in 1887. John and Elsie had at least eight children – Elsie (1909), Jack (1911), Gladys (1912), Ethel (1917), Alfred (1920), Dorothy (1921), Violet 91924) and Ronald (1927).

Elsie died at St Peters on 13th December 1940 aged 52 years. John died at Auburn in 1949 aged 62 years.

1.4.4.6.9.10.1  ~~  Elsie Gladys Hazel Davis

Elsie was born at Wagga Wagga in 1909. She married Richard James Scott in 1932.

1.4.4.6.9.10.2  ~~  Jack Davis

Jack was born at Wagga Wagga in 1911. He married Elaine M. Dorset in 1933; she was born at Boorowa in 1912.

1.4.4.6.9.10.3  ~~  Gladys Merle Davis

Gladys was born at Wagga Wagga in 1912. She married Joseph H. Byron Staples in 1934. Gladys later married Charles Cross.

1.4.4.6.9.10.4  ~~  Ethel Mabel Davis

Ethel was born in Sydney in 1917. She married Norman Crawford Brown in 1938.

1.4.4.6.9.10.5  ~~  Alfred Gordon Davis

Alfred was born in 1920.

1.4.4.6.9.10.6  ~~  Dorothy Joyce Davis

Dorothy was born in 1921. She married Victor William Whitehall in 1942.

1.4.4.6.9.10.7  ~~  Violet Winifred Davis

Violet was born in 1924. She married William Cowtter. Violet died in 1982 aged 58 years.

1.4.4.6.9.10.8  ~~  Ronald George Davis

Ronald was born in 1927. He died in 1977 aged 50 years.

1.4.4.6.9.11  ~~  Robert Henry Matthew Alchin

Robert was born at Wagga Wagga in 1890 (NSW 1890 V61 # 1022). He died at Wagga on 15th April 1891 (NSW 1891/14747).

1.4.4.6.9.12  ~~  James Oliver G. Alchin

James was born at Wagga Wagga in 1893. James died at Wagga 18th January 1893 before his birth could be registered (NSW 1893/14347).

1.4.4.6.9.13  ~~  Oliver Henry Gordon Alchin

Oliver was born at Wagga in December 1894 (NSW 1894/34166). After leaving school Oliver was employed as a labourer and a bricklayer. He enlisted in the 1st A.I.F. at Goulburn on 4th January 1916. Oliver was assigned to the 55th Infantry Battalion with the rank of Private and regimental number 1611. His attestation sheet gives his physical description: Height 5' 8"; weight 10 stone; fair complexion, grey eyes and fair hair.

After a couple months of training Oliver left Australia with the 2nd reinforcements to the 55th Battalion on board HT "Ceramic" reaching Port Said on 16th May 1916. After further training he embarked on HMT "Arcardia" at Alexandria on 29th July 1916 and he disembarked at Southhampton on 9th August 1916. Oliver was sent to Etaples in France on 11th September 1916 and joined his battalion on 23rd September 1916.

Oliver appears to have escaped unscathed for the next year. He was sent on leave, probably to England, from 8th to 20th September 1917. He was rushed straight back to his unit as the Battle of Passchendaele was raging and the Australian attack at Polygon Wood was about to commence. During this action the 55th Battalion lost 10 officers and 219 men including Oliver. During the battle on 26th September 1917 Oliver was shot in the back and the bullet penetrated his chest cavity.  

The 6th Field Ambulance evacuated Oliver to the 2nd Canadian Casualty Clearing Station. However the following day, on 27th September 1917, Oliver died of his wounds. He was buried at Lijssenthoek Militay Cemetery, Poperinghe (Plot 24 Row D Grave 20A). His mother received a pension of 2 pound per fortnight from 9th December 1917.

1.4.4.6.9.14  ~~  Donald Clyde Alchin

Donald was born at Wagga in 1897 (NSW 1897/36144). The 1932 electoral roll records that Donald was a labourer. His address was given as "c/- H. Rudd, Thorne Street, Wagga". Donald married Margaret I. McKercher at Waverley in 1936 (NSW 1936/12316).

Donald died at Newtown on 2nd November 1949 aged 52 years (NSW 1949/24071).

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