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Born: 7th April 1884. Durham, England.
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John returned to Australia on 20th July 1919.
John's British War Medal:83326 to J ROBERTSON 34TH BN AIF was auctioned in April 2009. This was his only entitlement. John's medal was on sold in July 2023.
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Born: 1889 Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia.
Died: 10th July 1936. Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia. Death Cert:17083/1936.
Father: Andrew Murphy. (11/11/1855-1938) died in Kempsey, N.S.W. Death Cert:18756/1938.
Mother: Christina Murphy. nee: Keast. (1862-1945) died in Kempsey, N.S.W. Death Cert:25225/1945.
Milson Island on the Hawksbury River, New South Wales.
Upon his discharge from Hospital on the 11th June, Andrew was entrained to the Farley Station, West Maitland and transported to the Rutherford Army Camp where he was allocated to the 8th Reinforcements 34th Battalion AIF on the 26th of June 1917. After a brief period of training at Rutherford the 8th Reinforcements left Farley Station for Sydney where they embarked onboard HMAT A16 "Port Melbourne" on the 16th July 1917 and disembarked at Liverpool England on the 16th September 1917.
The Reinforcements were marched in to the 9th Training Battalion at the Durrington Army Camp at Larkhill where the Reinforcements settled down to hard training, which included Route Marching, Trench Digging, Bomb Practice, Musketry and General Camp Routine. Andrew was admitted to hospital on the 5th of November suffering from Colic and upon discharge he returned to the 9th Training Battalion to continue his training. He was again admitted to the Military Hospital at Fovant suffering from Influenza on the 21st May 1918 and never recovered to be fit enough for overseas service and embarked from England for Australia on the 9th December 1918 onboard the Hospital Transport "Leicestershire" and disembarked on the 22nd January 1919 and was discharged from the AIF on the 17th February 1919.
Andrew's British War Medal:75261 to PTE 3345 A. MURPHY. 34BN AIF was acquired from the Lindsay Mears Collection in September 2016 and is now in the Harrower Collection. This medal is his only entitlement as he did not have active service in a theatre of war.
The sign on the truck reads "Universal providers/ Lassetters/ Lassetter & Co. Limited 409 George St Sydney". Founded in 1863 by Frederic Lassetter (1828-1911), Lassetter & Co Ltd was one of Australia's largest merchant firms. Initially metalware specialists, the company eventually offered an extensive range of Australian-made and imported merchandise: from steam engines, agricultural machinery and tools to builders' hardware, light fittings, kitchenware, fireplace grates and cutlery. It later supplied glassware, crockery, furniture, drapery, millinery, tailoring and grocery. In 1894 the George Street showrooms were significantly enlarged, transforming the firm into an emporium complete with a massive catalogue, 'Monthly Commercial Review' available across Australia. By 1920, the firm was one of the largest businesses in Sydney with about 1000 staff. It collapsed about 1929 and their George Street building was taken over by the firm of Nock and Kirby.
Grave of Andrew Thomas Murphy (1889-1936) and Francis John Murphy (1891-1938)
Andrew is buried at the West Kemspey Cemetery.
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Born: 1882. Glasgow, Scotland.
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Died: March 1933. Sydney Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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INFORMATION
George Miller enlisted with the 2nd Reinforcements, 34th Battalion AIF on the 15th of March 1916 and was Promoted to Pay Corporal by Lieutenant: Eric Charles EDWARDS. at the Rutherford Army Camp. George reverted back to the rank of Private on the 1st of September and left Sydney on board HMAT A15 "Port Sydney" on the 4th of September 1916 and disembarked at Plymouth, England on the 29th of October 1916.
George was attached to the A.A.G's Office at Tidworth under Major General: Sir James Whiteside McKAY Commanding Officer of the Tidworth Camp as a Shorthand Writer and was unable to be released for overseas service. George also served on the Staff at No: 3 Group, Larkhill under Lieutenant Colonel: Marcus William LOGAN and General: John Macquarie ANTILL at the Wareham Camp.
Whilst at Wareham he was Charged on the 7th of May 1917 with (1) Overstaying his leave from midnight 25/04/1917 until apprehended the the Military Police at 11:15 pm 06/05/1917. (2) Making false statement to the Military Police. Award 14 days forfeit. No:2 forfeits 3 days pay by Major: G S ANDERSON 7th May 1917. Total Forfeiture 25 days pay.
George was transferred to A.I.F. Headquarters on the 23rd of May 1917 and left England on board HMAT A68 "Anchisis" on the 1st of November 1917 and was Discharged from the A.I.F on the 13th of December 1918 as Medically Unfit as he was suffering from Shortness of Breath and Swollen Feet.
Family Information
George was a single 36 year old Shorthand Typist Clerk from Devonshire Street, West Maitland, N.S.W. upon enlistment. George served with the Port Elizabeth Town Guard for 18 months before immigrating to Australia. His sister Mrs Elizabeth Eadie was listed as his next of kin. He was living at 407 Pitt Street, Sydney after World War 1.
George's British War Medal:53100 to PTE 1852 G MILLER 34 BN AIF was acquired in August 2009 at auction in Queensland, Australia and is now in the Harrower Collection.
Military Records
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Born: 2nd July 1895. Harringay, England.
Married: 1925. Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia. Marriage Cert:12529/1925.
Wife: Ruth Mattress. nee: Walker. (1902-05/11/1949) died at 70 Woodland Ave, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.
Died: 1st May 1985. 70 Woodland Ave, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. Death Cert:13377/1985.
Father: Frederick Ernest Mattress. (1964-1909)
Mother: Ellen Isabel Mattress. nee: Monger. (1866-1930)
Sidney proceeded overseas to France on the 1st of February 1919 and Taken on Strength with the Australian Veterinary Hospital. in France. He remained with the Hospital until the 6th of April when he returned to the 34th Battalion, before returning to Australia on board the "Valencia" on the 20th of July 1919. Sidney was discharged on the 30th of September 1919.
Sidney's British War Medal:82903 to PTE 54470 S A MATTRESS 34BN AIF was auctioned in November 2006 and is now in the Harrower Collection. Sidney did not receive a Victory Medal as indicated on his Military Records. N/E
Family Information
Sidney was a single 22 year old Pay Clerk from Epping. New South Wales prior to enlistment. His mother was his next of kin who lived at "Iona" Essex Street, Epping. His postal address upon enlistment was Coffs Harbour Jetty?. Sidney has suffered from Dengue Fever before enlistment. Sidney died at his home at 70 Woodland Ave, Wollongong, New South Wales
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Born: 1890. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Birth Cert:2641/1890.
Married: 1911. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Marriage Cert:4354/1911.
Wife: Betsy "Bessie" Longford. nee: Stevenson. (1893-1968)
Died: 1936. North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Father: Thomas William Longford. (25/04/1861-09/03/1930)
Mother: Sophia Longford. nee: Curran. (1866-1917)
Walter had been rejected for service prior to his enlistment in the AIF due to Poor Vision and he was marched to the 2nd Command Company at Wymouth on the 17th of January 1918 to be returned to Australia for discharge suffering from DEFECTIVE VISION and left England on board HMAT "Osterley on the 31st of January and returned to Australia on the 15th of April 1918. Walter was directed to report to the No:4 Australian General Hospital at Randwick on the 2nd of May and was discharged Medically Unfit on the 21st of May 1918.
Thomas and Bessie Longford were married in 1889 at Sydney, N.S.W. Marriage Cert:1202/1889 and had 5 Children. Walter John Longford born 1890 in Sydney, N.S.W. Birth Cert:2641/1890 and married Betsy Stevenson in 1911 in Sydney, N.S.W. Marriage Cert;4354/1911. Thomas L Longford born 1892 in Sydney, N.S.W. Birth Cert:2796/1892. Ivy M Longford Born 1897 in Sydney, N.S.W. Birth Cert:18397/1897. Roy J Longford Born 1900 in Sydney, N.S.W. Birth Cert:9732/1900. Alfred E S Longford Died in 1900 at Newtown, N.S.W. Death Cert:9876/1900. (No Birth Record was recorded for Alfred?)
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Born: 23rd September 1893. East Maitland, New South Wales, Australia. Birth Cert:21343/1893.
Married: 14th March 1925. Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia. Marriage Cert:759/1925.
Wife: Lilias Cora Hanks. nee: Lowe.
Died: 14th April 1979. Northbridge, New South Wales, Australia. Death Cert:8264/1979.
Father: Thomas Charles Hanks. (1856-17/10/1931) died at East Maitland, N.S.W.
Mother: Emma Hanks. nee: Tacon. (1861-1948) died at East Maitland, N.S.W.
Grave of Thomas Charles Hanks. (1856-1931) - Emma Hanks. nee: Tacon. (1861-1948)
East Maitland Cemetery, N.S.W.
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Born: 26th November 1876. Deloraine, Tasmania, Australia.
Married: 14th June 1905. Merewether, New South Wales, Australia. Marriage Cert:4573/1905.
Wife: Edith May Valentine. nee: Cheston. (1875-1943)
Died: 7th November 1942. Western Suburbs Hospital via Mayfield via Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Death Cert:27976/1942.
Father: William Henry Valentine. (1845-1931)
Mother: Constance Valentine. nee: Ransom. (1847-1894)
INFORMATION
Herbert Maurice Valentine enlisted with the 34th Battalion AIF on the 9th of March 1916 and left Sydney on board HMAT A30 "Borda" on the 17th of October, and disembarked at Plymouth, England on the 9th of January 1916. He was marched to Durrington Camp on the 12th of January and was promoted to Acting Lance Corporal. Herbert was promoted to Acting Sergeant on the 21st of June 1917.
Records indicate that Herbert remained at Durrington Camp and was possibly an instructor as he remained in England for the duration of his service and returned to Australia on board HMAT "Medic" suffering from Severe Gout on the 13th of October 1918 and was discharged Medically Unfit on the 29th of October 1918.
Postcard from Herbert was auctioned in November 2006.
Family Information
Herbert was a married 39 year old Wagon Builder at A Goninan and Company and lived at "Portland Place" New Lambton via Newcastle, N.S.W. upon his enlistment with the AIF. Herbert was laid to rest at the Sandgate Cemetery on the 8th November 1942. Herbert is named on the A Goninan and Company Roll of Honour.
Employees of the A Goninan and Company Roll of Honour.
Herbert Maurice Valentine (1876-1942) - Edith May Valentine (1875-1943)
Sandgate Cemetery, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.
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Born: 1873. Hargraves, New South Wales, Australia. Birth Cert:14077/1873.
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Died: 1949. Bourke, New South Wales, Australia. Death Cert:23172/1949.
Father: George Driscoll.
Mother: Elizabeth Driscoll. nee: Brook.
William returned to Australia on the 23rd of May 1917 and was discharged as Medically Unfit suffering Severe Bronchitis..
William's British War Medal:65655 to PTE 2776 W DRISCOLL 33BN AIF was auctioned in October 2008 and is now in the Harrower Collection. This was his only entitlement ad he did not see active service in France.
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