Descendants of
Alexander Bruce
Geoffrey Bruce Humble, BA, GradDipEd, MA
15 Kurrajong Court
Grovedale, Victoria 3216
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First Generation
1. Alexander Bruce-[2419], son of Bruce-[6268] and Unknown, was born about 1770 in Scotland and
died before 25 Oct 1848 in Portmoak, Kinross, Perthshire, Scotland.
General Notes: Kinross was also known as a part of the kingdom of Fife.
Noted events in his life were:
• He was Presbyterian.
Alexander married Janet Creig-[5042] [MRIN:1593] on 6 Dec 1800 in Portmoak, Scotland. Janet died
after 12 Feb 1848 in Portmoak, Kinross, Perthshire, Scotland.
The child from this marriage was:
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i. James Bruce-[5046] was born about 1806 in Portmoak, Kinross, Perthshire, Scotland, 1
died on 16 Nov 1852 in Turon Goldfield, New South Wales, Australia 2 about age 46,
and was buried in Sofala, New South Wales, Australia.
Second Generation (Children)
2. James Bruce-[5046] (Alexander 1) was born about 1806 in Portmoak, Kinross, Perthshire, Scotland, 1
died on 16 Nov 1852 in Turon Goldfield, New South Wales, Australia 2 about age 46, and was buried in
Sofala, New South Wales, Australia. The cause of his death was mining accident - fall of earth.
General Notes: Left Plymouth 25 Oct 1848 for Sydney on board Walter Morrice , arriving 12 Feb
1849. Details from passenger list show that he was a Presbyterian, and that he was an agricultural
labourer. He was literate as were the five eldest children. No mention is made in the passenger list
of his wife; according to Australian Immigration Board remarks, she died whilst on the voyage out
from Scotland. Place of departure shown as Portmoak, Kinross, Scotland.
According to his son's obituary (Michael), James died as a result of an earth fall at the Turon
goldfield - date unknown. There is a death registration for a John Bruce who died at Bathurst
Point, Sofala (Turon) on 16 Nov 1852 (1852V38/1500); the difference in the name could be
explained by several causes: his name may have been confused with his initial, and the name John
assumed; his son John may have been the informant, and his name substituted (not an uncommon
mistake) - or it may not be him at all.3
Medical Notes: According to the obituary of his son Michael Bruce, James was killed by 'a fall of
earth' at the Turon River goldfield near Bathurst, NSW. Michael was apparently a witness to the
event. Name of deceased shown as 'John' on the certificate.
Noted events in his life were:
• He was Presbyterian.
• He immigrated per Walter Morrice in 1849 to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. 1 Migrated
with his children - wife died on the journey.
• He worked as a miner in 1852 in New South Wales, Australia.4 On death certificate of son, John
Bruce
James married Ellen White-[5045] [MRIN:1594] before 1831 in Scotland. Ellen was born about 1813
in Scotland, died on 8 Feb 1849 at Sea 1 about age 36, and was buried at Sea. The cause of her death
was dysentry while onboard ship. Another name for Ellen was Helen.
Children from this marriage were:
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i. Alexander Bruce-[2413] was born about 1831 in Edinburgh, Scotland 5 and died in
1892 in Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 about age 61.
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ii. John Bruce-[2405] was born about Sep 1834 in Abbotshall, Fife, Scotland, died on 1
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Jan 1867 in Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 9 about age 32, and was buried on 1
Jan 1867 in Adelong Cemetery, New South Wales, Australia. 9
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iii. Janet Bruce-[5044] was born about 1835 in Abbotshall, Fife, Scotland and died in
1864 in Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 11 about age 29.
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iv. Michael Bruce-[5043]1, 13 was born on 26 May 1837 in Abbotshall, Fife, Scotland, 14
died on 29 Dec 1929 in Narrabeen, New South Wales, Australia 15 at age 92, and was
buried in Adelong Cemetery, New South Wales, Australia.
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v. Margaret Helen BRUCE-[2416] was born about 1840 in Abbotshall, Fife, Scotland.
General Notes: Migrated aborad "Walter Morris" to Sydney ex Plymouth 25 Oct 1848,
arriving Sydney 12 Feb 1849. Aged 8. Was literate. No occupation shown. Possible that
she married, but to whom? Or she may have died a spinster in 1929/6394 at Redfern (70
years - is this her guesstimate age, or the years in NSW?).
Noted events in her life were:
• She immigrated per Walter Morrice in 1849 to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Migrated with her father and siblings.
Margaret married Walter H. TURNER-[9312] [MRIN:2837] in 1893 in Newtown,
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.17
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vi. Ellen Bruce-[2417] was born about 1842 in Abbotshall, Fife, Scotland and died in 1929
in Tumbarumba, New South Wales, Australia about age 87.
General Notes: Migrated aborad "Walter Morris" to Sydney ex Plymouth 25 Oct 1848,
arriving at Sydney 12 Feb 1849.
Noted events in her life were:
• She immigrated per Walter Morrice in 1849 to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Migrated with her father and siblings.
Ellen married Antony Fredericks-[4999] [MRIN:1210] in 1871 in Gundagai, New
South Wales, Australia.18 Antony was born in Hanover, Germany. Other names for
Antony were Freidricks, and Priedricks.
Noted events in his life were:
• He was employed in 1866 in Tumbarumba, New South Wales, Australia.19 Miner
• He had a residence in 1866 in Tumbarumba, New South Wales, Australia. 19
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vii. Mary Bruce-[2418] was born about 1847 in Abbotshall, Fife, Scotland and died in
1868 in Albury, New South Wales, Australia 20 about age 21. The cause of her death
was possibly through child-birth?
General Notes: Migrated aborad Walter Morrice to Sydney ex Plymouth 25 Oct 1848,
arriving Sydney 12 Feb 1849. Aged 1. After the death of mother, possibly looked after by
Janet (13) and Margaret (8).
Noted events in her life were:
• She had a residence in 1866 in Tumbarumba, New South Wales, Australia. 19
• She immigrated per Walter Morrice in 1849 to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Migrated with her father and siblings. Would have been looked after by her eldest
sister, Janet (aged 13) after her mother died en route to Australia.
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Mary married Antony Fredericks-[4999] [MRIN:1573] on 11 Jun 1866 in All Saints
Church Of England, Tumut, New South Wales.21 Antony was born in Hanover,
Germany. Other names for Antony were Freidricks, and Priedricks.
Marriage Notes: Mary's birthplace, her age and parents are not listed. Presumably she was 'of age',
so no parental permission was necessary. Antony's age and parents also are not listed.
They were married by Rev'd C.J. Byng.
Noted events in his life were:
• He was employed in 1866 in Tumbarumba, New South Wales, Australia. 19 Miner
• He had a residence in 1866 in Tumbarumba, New South Wales, Australia.19
Third Generation (Grandchildren)
3. Alexander Bruce-[2413] (James 2, Alexander 1) was born about 1831 in Edinburgh, Scotland 5 and died
in 1892 in Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 about age 61.
General Notes: Migrated aboard Walter Morrice to Sydney ex Plymouth 25 Oct 1848, arriving
Sydney 12 Feb 1849. Aged 17. Was literate according to shipping documents. Occupation shown
as farm labourer. Place of departure shown as Abottshall, Fife.
Noted events in his life were:
• He immigrated per Walter Morrice in 1849 to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Migrated
with his father and siblings.
• He had a residence in 1867 in Adelong, New South Wales, Australia. 4 At the time of the death of
John Bruce (brother), he was shown as living as Donkey Hill, Adelong, Gundagai.
Alexander married Catherine McKEON-[4160] [MRIN:1187] in 1852 in Presbyterian district for
Sutton Forest, New South Wales.7 Catherine was born about 1830 and died in 1856 in New South
Wales, Australia 22 about age 26. The cause of her death was possible she died in child-birth. Another
name for Catherine was MAC KEON.
Children from this marriage were:
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i. Mary A. BRUCE-[9298] was born in 1852 in New South Wales, Australia.23
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ii. Louisa BRUCE-[9297] was born in 1854 in New South Wales, Australia. 24
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iii. James BRUCE-[9299] died in 1917 in Murrurundi, New South Wales, Australia 25.
General Notes: No guarantee this person belongs to this family, but as both parents are
shown on the NSW BD&M database, it is a possibility.
Alexander next married Jessie Galloway-[2406] [MRIN:1211], daughter of Alexander Galloway-[164]
and Margaret Martin-[1286], in 1870 in Tumut, New South Wales, Australia.8 Jessie was born about
1832 in Kennoway, Fife, Scotland,5 was christened on 2 Jan 1832 in Kennoway, Fife, Scotland, died on
30 Jun 1908 in Erskinville, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 26 about age 76, and was buried on 1
Jul 1908 in Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. 26 The cause of her death was
cardiac failure. Another name for Jessie was Janet. 5
Marriage Notes: They were married following the death of his younger brother in the goldfields.
Noted events in her life were:
• She resided at 19 Eve Street in 1908 in Erskinville, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia. Actual address on death certificate not clear. This was the residence of her
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daughter, Blanche McGregor.
Children from this marriage were:
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i. Blanche Bruce-[4249] was born in 1872 in New South Wales, Australia 27 and died in
1943 in Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 28 at age 71. Another name for
Blanche was Evangaline Blanche.
Noted events in her life were:
• She resided at 19 Eve Street in 1908 in Erskinville, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia.
Blanche married Charles McGregor-[4147] [MRIN:1178] in 1896 in New South
Wales, Australia.29
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ii. Adeline Bruce-[4248] was born in 1874 in Adelong, New South Wales, Australia. 30
Another name for Adeline was Edith.
Adeline married William H. Wiseman-[4146] [MRIN:1177] in 1906 in Newtown,
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.31
4. John Bruce-[2405] (James 2, Alexander 1) was born about Sep 1834 in Abbotshall, Fife, Scotland, died
on 1 Jan 1867 in Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 9 about age 32, and was buried on 1 Jan 1867 in
Adelong Cemetery, New South Wales, Australia.9 The cause of his death was fracture of thigh and internal
injuries caused by a quantity of earth (noted as 10 cwt of granite) falling on deceased. 32
General Notes: According to Birth Certificate (NSW) for eldest son George Bruce (RIN 763), John
was a 'quarryman', shown at Pyrmont (Sydney) in Sep 1854, Ovens (Vic) in May 1856, and
Sydney in 1857-9. He was also a gold miner in the gold mines at Adelong. He met his bride-to-be,
Jessie Galloway, on board the William Morrice. Apparently lived at Pyrmont after marriage. Died
as a result of a mining accident on the Great Victorian Reef at Adelong. He was buried by (Rev'd?)
William Joseph Hopkins under Wesleyan rites, and witnesses were T.W. Bain and James Bromley.
Medical Notes: He lived for four days after the accident, and was attended by Robert Falder,
medical practitioner, on 31 December, directly after the fall. The informant was his brother,
Alexander Bruce, who was living at Donkey Hill, Adelong at the time.
Noted events in his life were:
• He immigrated per William Morrice on 12 Feb 1849 to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Migrated with his father and siblings.
• He was Presbyterian.
• He worked as a quarryman, agricultural labourer, gold miner after 1849 in New South Wales,
Australia.
• He worked as a baker in New South Wales, Australia. 33 This is according to the death certificate
of his son, John
• He had a residence. After marriage lived at Pyrmont for a while, then Adelong.
John married Jessie Galloway-[2406] [MRIN:285], daughter of Alexander Galloway-[164] and
Margaret Martin-[1286], on 13 Dec 1853 in St Andrew's Scots (Presbyterian) Church, Sydney, New
South Wales, Australia.10 Jessie was born about 1832 in Kennoway, Fife, Scotland, 5 was christened on
2 Jan 1832 in Kennoway, Fife, Scotland, died on 30 Jun 1908 in Erskinville, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia 26 about age 76, and was buried on 1 Jul 1908 in Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney, New South
Wales, Australia.26 The cause of her death was cardiac failure. Another name for Jessie was Janet. 5
Marriage Notes: Met on board the 'William Morrice' when emigrating to Australia. Witnesses to
the wedding were Alexander Bruce, and Jane Galloway.
According to her death certificate, she was married at Sydney at age 20 years.
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Noted events in her life were:
• She resided at 19 Eve Street in 1908 in Erskinville, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Actual
address on death certificate not clear. This was the residence of her daughter, Blanche
McGregor.
Children from this marriage were:
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i. James Bruce-[148] was born on 27 Aug 1854 in Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia,34 was christened on 24 Sep 1854 in St Andrew's Scots (Presbyterian) Church,
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,34 and died in 1914 in Scone, New South Wales,
Australia 35 at age 60.
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ii. Alexander Bruce-[149] was born on 26 Mar 1856 in Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia,37 was christened in May 1856 in St Andrew's Scots (Presbyterian) Church,
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and died in 1860 in New South Wales, Australia
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at age 4.
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iii. George Bruce-[2382] was born on 22 Jul 1857 in Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia,39, 40 was christened in Sep 1857 in St Andrew's Scots (Presbyterian) Church,
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,39 died on 9 Apr 1932 in Wagga Wagga, New
South Wales, Australia 41 at age 74, and was buried in Apr 1932 in Presbyterian
Section, Wagga Wagga Cemetery, New South Wales, Australia.
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iv. John Bruce-[150] was born on 19 Sep 1859 in Glebe, New South Wales, Australia, 43, 44
was christened on 30 Oct 1859 in Glebe, New South Wales, Australia, died on 15 Sep
1930 in Lithgow District Hospital, New South Wales, Australia 33 at age 70, and was
buried on 17 Sep 1930 in Presbyterian cemetery, Bowenfelt, New South Wales,
Australia. The cause of his death was chronic intestinal myocarditis, senility.
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v. Jessie Bruce-[151] was born in 1861 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia 45
and died in 1863 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia 46 at age 2.
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vi. Henry Bruce-[152] was born in 1863 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, 47
died before 1867 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, and was buried in
Wagga Wagga Cemetery.
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Australia 48 and died on 17 Jun 1944 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia at
age 78.
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Australia,50 was christened in Adelong, New South Wales, Australia, died on 21 Dec
1936 in Junee, New South Wales, Australia 51 at age 69, and was buried in Presbyterian,
Junee, New South Wales, Australia.
5. Janet Bruce-[5044] (James 2, Alexander 1) was born about 1835 in Abbotshall, Fife, Scotland and died
in 1864 in Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 11 about age 29. The cause of her death was possible
compications following birth of twins (one stillborn). Another name for Janet was Jessie.
General Notes: Migrated aborad "Walter Morris" to Sydney ex Plymouth 25 Oct 1848, arriving
Sydney 12 Feb 1849. Aged 13. Was literate. No occupation listed.
Noted events in her life were:
• She immigrated per Walter Morrice in 1849 to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Migrated
with her father and siblings.
• She worked as a domestic servant in 1861 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Shown on
her marriage certificate.
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• Birth Place: Kirkaldy, Fife, Scotland. Shown on marriage certificate
• She resided at Kent Street in 1861 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Janet married Robert Currie-[5028] [MRIN:1586], son of James Currie-[4997] and Jane Walker[4998], in 1861 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. 12 Robert was born about 1835 in Glasgow,
Scotland.
Noted events in his life were:
• He was employed in 1861. Shown as 'mariner' on marriage certificate.
• He had a residence in 1861 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. shown as Wentworth Street,
Millers Point, Sydney.
Children from this marriage were:
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i. Charles Currie-[4247] was born in 1864 in New South Wales, Australia. 55
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ii. Henry Currie-[4246] was born in 1864 in New South Wales, Australia 56 and died in
1864 in New South Wales, Australia 57.
6. Michael Bruce-[5043]1, 13 (James 2, Alexander 1) was born on 26 May 1837 in Abbotshall, Fife,
Scotland,14 died on 29 Dec 1929 in Narrabeen, New South Wales, Australia 15 at age 92, and was buried in
Adelong Cemetery, New South Wales, Australia.
General Notes: Migrated aborad "Walter Morris" to Sydney ex Plymouth 25 Oct 1848, arriving
Sydney 12 Feb 1849. Aged 10. Was literate. No occupation shown. Became gold miner at
Adelong. He was married at William's Town near the reef at Adelong.
'Death of Michael Bruce. He was born at Firth of Forth, Scotland on May 26th, 1837, and came to
Australia at the age of nine years on the ship "Walter Morris" [sic], accompanied by his parents
[sic], sisters and brothers. [In fact only his father landed, as his mother had died en route to
Sydney.] When he became old enough he worked in Sydney for some time. The call of gold which
was then being won in large quantities in the colony "got" him and his father as well. Bruce junior
had the awful experience of seeing his father killed by a fall of earth at the Turon [River near
Bathurst. The rush started on 14 June 1851, and was the largest goldfield in NSW] . When quite a
young man he came to Adelong and on the Great Victorian reef here he had a brother killed whilst
mining. He met and married his wife in Adelong and they settled down in Williamstown, Adelong,
and lived there for 59 years where the old home still stands. Here they reared a large family.
George, their eldest son [actually he was their youngest son], was killed in the Great War in
France. Other members of the family who survive are - Michael (Gundagai), James (Glen Innes),
Alexander (Coffs Harbour), Robert (Drummoyne), John (Tumut), Mrs Hincks (Narrandera), Mrs
G.T. Baker (Adelong), Mrs F. Treweek (Victoria), and there are 29 grandchildren and 20 great
grandchildren. He had a great liking for the sea and some two years ago he went to live at
Narrabeen with his daughter, and there he died, but at his own request he was interred at Adelong
beside his wife. He was 93 years old.'58
Noted events in his life were:
• He immigrated per Walter Morrice in 1849 to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Migrated
with his father and siblings.
Michael married Catherine Begg-[884] [MRIN:1427], daughter of James Begg-[4847] and Margaret[9303], on 18 May 1868 in Adelong, New South Wales, Australia. 16 Catherine was born on 7 Sep 1852
in Paisley, Scotland,1 died on 22 Oct 1927 in Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 59 at age 75, and
was buried in Adelong Cemetery, New South Wales, Australia.
Noted events in her life were:
• She immigrated per Beejapore in 1853 to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.1 Migrated with
her parents and elder sister
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Children from this marriage were:
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i. Michael Bruce-[885] was born in 1868 in Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 60 and
died in 1941 in New South Wales, Australia 61 at age 73.
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ii. Margaret Bruce-[886] was born in 1870 in Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 63
and died after 1945.
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iii. Catherine Bruce-[887] was born in 1871 in Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 65
and died after 1945.
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iv. Louisa Bruce-[888] was born in 1873 in Adelong, New South Wales, Australia. 67
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v. Helen Bruce-[889] was born in 1875 in Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 69 and
died in 1879 in Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 70 at age 4. Another name for
Helen was Ellen.
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vi. James Begg Bruce-[892] was born in 1877 in Adelong, New South Wales, Australia.71
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Australia 73 and died on 17 Mar 1938 in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia 74
at age 55.
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viii. Unnamed Bruce-[894] was born in 1885 in Adelong, New South Wales, Australia, 76
died in 1885 in Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 77, and was buried in Adelong
Cemetery, New South Wales, Australia.
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ix. Robert Begg Bruce-[895] was born in 1886 in Adelong, New South Wales, Australia. 78
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x. John Begg Bruce-[896] was born in 1889 in Adelong, New South Wales, Australia. 80
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xi. Pte George Edward Begg Bruce-[897] was born in Jan 1892 in Adelong, New South
Wales, Australia,82 died on 5 Apr 1918 in Dernancourt, France 83 at age 26, and was
buried in Millencourt Cemetery, Villers-Bretenneux, France.84 The cause of his death
was killed in action.
General Notes: Applied to enlist on 29 August 1916 at Goulburn. His age was given as 24
years 8 months. His height was 5 ft 7.5 ins, and chest expansion was 32 to 34.5 ins. He
had a scar on his right shin. His complexion was fair, his eyes blue and his hair light
brown. His religion was Presbyterian, and occupation shown as farrier. He was single. He
was accepted as fit, and enlisted in the 80 Btn 12 Reinf. troop.
On 25 November 1916 he embarked from Sydney aboard A72 Beltana to Devonport
(near Plymouth) in Devon where they arrived 29 January 1917. On 24 February 1917 he
was admitted to the Military Hospital at Fovant with mumps. On 12 March he went to the
8th Training Bn at Hurdcott, marching ex 10 Camp, from where he proceded to France
via Southhampton on 19 June 1917, arriving in Le Havre that same day and remaining in
this area until they marched out to 45th Battn on 8 July.
The following day he was taken on strength in the field as a Private. He was wounded in
the face by scrapnel on 13 October, and was taken by the Field Ambulance to the 8th
Station Field Hospital at Wimmereux. He was then transferred on 15 October to 1st
Convalescent Depot at Boulogne. He was marched in ex hospital to 4th ADBD at Le
Havre on 19 October where he remained until 12 November when he was marched out to
his unit at Le Havre and rejoined the Battn in the field 4 December 1917.
He was sent on leave to England 17 February 1918, but was late returning by just 30
minutes (7:30am 4/3/18 to 8am 4/3/18) so was fined "3 days forfeiture of pay" by the CO
of the 45th Bn on 11 March. The troops rejoined ex leave 8 March.
On 5th April he was killed in action, 'somewhere in France', and was finally buried in the
Millencourt Cemetery, with his death recorded on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial,
MR26, part 1, A-B, as: "BRUCE, Pte. George Edward Begg, 4495, 45th Bn. 5th April,
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1918, Age 26. Son of Michael and Catherine Bruce, of Adelong, New South Wales." His
mother received a fortnightly pension of £1/15/9 (equivelent to $3.57) from 25 June 1918.
His will left "the whole of my property & effects to my Mother, Catherine Bruce";
however, the effects never arrived. A large consignment of deceased soldiers' belongings
were on board SS Barunga which was lost at sea June 1918, and it is assumed George
Bruce's belongings were on board this vessel.
The Victory Medal and Memorial Scroll were presented to Michael Bruce, while the
Memorial Plaque went to Catherine Bruce. Information from army records supplied by
Australian Archives.83
Research Notes: VILLERS-BREONNEUX MEMORIAL,Somme France.
Villers-Britonneux is a village 16 klms E of Amiens on the straight main road to St
Quentin. The memorial stands in Viller-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, which is about 2
klms N of the village on the east side of the road to Fouilloy. Commemorated by name on
the Memorial are over 10,000 Australian soldiers who fell in the battlefields of the
Somme, Arras and the 'Hundred Days' and who have no known grave. The VillersBretonneux memorial is also The Australian National memorial to the Ausytralian
soldiers who faught in France and belgium during WW!, to their dead, and especially to
thoise of the dead who have no known grave.85
Noted events in his life were:
• Killed in Action: 5 Apr 1918, Dernancourt, France.86 The German guns were 'area
shooting', and caught the 45th Btn just as they reached their intended position at the
rear of Leane's HQ. While the majority of the Btn managed to dig themselves into
safety, the last platoon was 'seriously cut about'. Four officers, including the MO, and
40 ORs were killed. The 'cheerful' young veteran Major in charge said that they got
off lightly.
Fourth Generation (Great-Grandchildren)
15. James Bruce-[148] (John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born on 27 Aug 1854 in Sydney, New South
Wales, Australia,34 was christened on 24 Sep 1854 in St Andrew's Scots (Presbyterian) Church, Sydney,
New South Wales, Australia,34 and died in 1914 in Scone, New South Wales, Australia 35 at age 60.
General Notes: Death certificate cites Alexander as his father -- if this certificate is correct, then
the Alexander was his great-grandfather. Possible John (his father) was known as Alexander?
James married Isabel E. NORMAN-[9191] [MRIN:1379], daughter of Samuel M. NORMAN-[9301]
and Mary E.-[9302], in 1879 in Albury, New South Wales, Australia.36 Isabel died in 1909 in St Peters,
New South Wales, Australia 87.
Marriage Notes: No marriage listed in registrations. Possible they were (a) never marrried, or (b)
never registered the union (may be in church records somewhere).
The child from this marriage was:
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i. Bessie E. Bruce-[4273] was born in 1878 in Albury, New South Wales, Australia. 88
Bessie married Joseph OWEN-[9300] [MRIN:2832] in 1907 in Germantown, New
South Wales, Australia.89
17. George Bruce-[2382] (John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born on 22 Jul 1857 in Sydney, New South
Wales, Australia,39, 40 was christened in Sep 1857 in St Andrew's Scots (Presbyterian) Church, Sydney, New
South Wales, Australia,39 died on 9 Apr 1932 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia 41 at age 74,
and was buried in Apr 1932 in Presbyterian Section, Wagga Wagga Cemetery, New South Wales,
Australia.
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General Notes: The original Scots' Church was founded by John Dunmore Lang in 1824. The
church opened in 1826. The present building was built in the 1920s and is now closed (2002),
awaiting redevelopment as residential apartments.
George was buried in the Presbyterian section of Wagga Wagga Memorial Cemetery. No
headstone marker on grave, and site of grave not now known due to poor record keeping in those
days by the churches concerned. Obituary written in Wagga Daily Advertiser 11 Apr 1932. He
was a carpenter by trade, and was a local 'identity'. Towards the end of his obit. in The Daily
Advertiser, 11 April 1932, it states he had two stepsisters, Blanche and Edith, both of Sydney.
Possibly more of the Galloway strays?
He was in partnership with (brother) William Duncan Bruce and Jas. Williams for two years
trading as Williams and Bruce, but the firm went bankrupt in 1906. The paperwork on file for this
particular case is immense. He returned to C. Hardy & Co., builders (he had originally done his
apprenticeship with them at age 16) and remained with them a total of 54 years.
Following the death of his son Charles during WWI, he requested all medals to be forwarded to his
wife (Jane); however, as Charles had an 'ex-nuptial child', only the British Empire medal was sent
to them, with the Victory medal and Memorial Plaque being sent to Mrs A.A. Lloyd (the natural
mother) for them to be held in trust for his son, Charles Wesley Cheney. Mrs Lloyd was shown as
living at Whiting Street, Gore Hill, and the boy at Hotham Parade, Gore Hill (possibly with his
guardian?).
Noted events in his life were:
• He was Presbyterian in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.
• He was employed as a foreman carpenter with Hardy & Co in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales,
Australia.90 He had also tried to go into business on his own account at one time with his
brother, but it ended in bankruptcy.
George married Jane Keith-[2383] [MRIN:281], daughter of William Keith-[2464] and Margaret
Manson-[4231], on 18 Oct 1880 in Presbyterian rites, Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia.42 Jane
was born about 18 May 1862 in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland and died on 29 Nov 1940 in Wagga
Wagga, New South Wales, Australia 91 about age 78.
Marriage Notes: "The consent of William Keith Father of the Bride was given to the marriage of
Jane Keith with George Bruce the said Jane Keith being under the age of twenty one years". James
T. Robertson, a Presbyterian Minister.
According to the Marriage Cert (NSW), they were married acording to the Rites of the
Presbyterian church, and were married "at Gundagai" but not necessarily in a church.
Witnesses were William Keith (probably the bride's father as he would have been present in order
to give his official permission for the union) and Jas. (James) Bruce, George's eldest brother. 42
Noted events in her life were:
• She immigrated per the Eastern Empire on 29 Nov 1862 to Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia. Migrated with parents and elder sister Margaret.
Children from this marriage were:
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i. Jessie Margaret Helen Bruce-[2384] was born in 1881 in Wagga Wagga, New South
Wales, Australia.92
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ii. George Albert Bruce-[2385] was born in 1884 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales,
Australia 94 and died on 20 Jun 1957 at age 73.
39 M
iii. Cpl John Ernest Alexander Bruce-[5050] was born in Jul 1886 in Wagga Wagga,
New South Wales, Australia,96 died on 25 Feb 1917 in Warlencourt, France 83 at age 30,
and was buried in Villers-Bretonneux, France.97 The cause of his death was killed in
Action, Western Front, WW1.83 Another name for John was Jack.
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General Notes: Never married, no known issue. Occupation: carpenter. Enlisted to Navel
and Military Expeditionary Force 11 Aug 1914. Had previous experience with Wagga
Senior Cadets (3 years), Wagga Rifle Club (1 year) and Boyce (?) Rifle Club (1 year).
Aged 28 years 1 month. Height 5' 6 1/2"; weight 160 lbs; chest 37"; complexion dark;
eyes blue; hair brown; religion Presbyterian. Little finger off right hand, and scar over left
eye.
Private John Bruce, 806, Aust 1st Tropical.
Embarked at Sydney per HMAS "Berima" 19 Aug 1914 as Private 806, in 'H' Coy, 1st
Tropical. Served at Rabaul - possibly as one of the original 25 who landed from the
"Berima" at Rabaul on 11 Sept. Discharged after 161 days service on 18 Jan 1915, time
expired.
Private John Bruce, 1011, 24th Battalion, 6th Brigade, AIF.
Re-enlisted 19 Feb 1915 into 19th Battalion, Australian Infantry Forces (AIF).
Transferred to 24th Battalion 30 Apr 1915. Embarked at Melbourne per HMAT Euripides
8 May 1915. Medical examination at Heliopolis Palace (the Australian base hospital),
Egypt 7 Jul 1915 for 24 Battalion, 6th Infantry Brigade, AIF. Interesting that his
examination was done after their arrival in Egypt, and not before departure.
Proceeded to join Mediterranean Expeditionary Force (MEF), Gallipoli Peninsula 30 Aug
1915 as part of the reinforcements, but only stayed four months. Evacuated from Gallipoli
- general evacuation started 12 Dec 1915 and finished 18 and 19 Dec; was Jack one of the
last to leave? Disembarked (ex Mudros Harbour at Lemnos Island near Greece) at
Alexandria 10 Jan 1916 so must have been somewhere in between dates - Lemnos?
Proceeded to British Expeditionary Force (BEF) at Alexandria 20 Mar 1916. Arrived
Marseilles 26 Mar 1916. Appointed Lance Corporal to complete establishment 9 Sep
1916. Evacuated sick 13 Oct with torn muscle in right leg; injury occurred 'in the field' in
Belgium; admitted and transferred to 2nd ADRS via 6th Australia Field Ambulance.
Rejoined Battalion 17 Oct 1916 'in the field'. Promoted to Temporary Corporal 26 Oct
1916 in France. Admitted to Rouen hospital with trench feet 8 Nov 1916 - rank reverted
to Lance Corporal on evacuation. Transferred to 2 Comes. Dept 9 Nov. Discharged from
B/Dpt 'A' class 12 Nov 1916. 14 Nov admitted to 2 ADBD from hospital, Estaples.
Rejoined Battalion in France 24 Nov 1916 - re-promoted to Temporary Corporal (as per
Order dated 26 Oct). Rank at death was that of corporal.
He was killed in action 25 Feb 1917, and was buried (hastily?) in an 'isolated grave', north
of Warlencourt Eaucourt and 3 miles west southwest of Rapaume. His body was later to
be re-interred in the nearest war cemetery, but it seems that his original grave with him in
it was blown up by artillary fire, as often happened as the battle moved back and forth
across the 'lines'. Accordingly, his remains were never able to be recovered.
In October 1917 a letter was received by a Mr Bruce of Albury (possibly a relation of
George) which contained a photo of the grave of No. 1011 Corporal J.E.A. Bruce, 24th
Battalion, the cross indicating that he was killed on the 25/2/1917. Emerson & Tietyens,
solicitors for Mr Bruce, forwarded the letter on to George Snr as it was actually addressed
to a Mr Bruce of Albany. However, they wrote to the Base Records in Melbourne as the
details of the photograph were quite clear, and were informed that the next of kin was, in
fact, Mrs Jane Bruce of Wagga. In October 1919 (two years later!) Mrs Jane Bruce
received a letter from Base Records explaining that isolated graves were getting 'the
utmost attention', and promising photographs which were being taken for the next-of-kin.
These were apparently forwarded in triplicate on 15 July 1920. Name on Memorial
Register No. 26 -- Villers Bretonneux, France.
Effects returned per Ayrshire; disk, medal, wallet, note books 3, cards, photos, letter,
metal watch (damaged), book of poems, holdall, chevrons, knife, book, mittens, whistle,
cap, comforter, compass, rag handle, wrist strap, mirror. I have no idea where they are
today.
Regimental Number: 1011. Rank, Temporary Corporal. Victory Medal and Memorial
Plaque sent to mother, Jane Bruce as nominated next-of-kin. British War Medal sent 4
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Feb 1921.83
Research Notes: VILLERS-BREONNEUX MEMORIAL,Somme France.
Villers-Britonneux is a village 16 klms E of Amiens on the straight main road to St
Quentin. The memorial stands in Viller-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, which is about 2
klms N of the village on the east side of the road to Fouilloy. Commemorated by name on
the Memorial are over 10,000 Australian soldiers who fell in the battlefields of the
Somme, Arras and the 'Hundred Days' and who have no known grave. The VillersBretonneux memorial is also The Australian National memorial to the Ausytralian
soldiers who faught in France and belgium during WW!, to their dead, and especially to
thoise of the dead who have no known grave.98
Medical Notes: Height: 5 ft 6 ins.
Weight: 160 lbs.
Had little finger missing from his right hand, and a scar over his left eye.
Noted events in his life were:
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He was employed.83 Foreman carpenter & joiner with Hardy & Co.; Corporal in AIF.
He was educated. Primary public school, Wagga Wagga.
He was religious. Presbyterian
Killed in Action: 1917, France.83
Apprenticed: Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia. Hardy & Co.
Alt. Buried: 1917, France.83 Was first buried in an 'isolated grave' as a matter of
expediency, north of Warlencourt Eaucourt and 3 miles WSW of Rapaume. It is
possible that he was never reinterred, although there is supposed to be a grave in his
name at Walencourt. His name was placed on the Memorial Register No 26 at Villers
Bretonneux, France.
• He served in the military from 1914 to 1917 in Australia, New Guinea, Gallipoli, &
France. Was in the Wagga Wagga cadets, Rifle Club, Boyce [sic] rifle club. Enlisted
first in the Naval & Military Expeditionary Force, then later into the AIF.
• He had a residence. Lived with his parents in Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga.
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iv. Violet Ruby Pearl Bruce-[5054] was born in 1888 in Wagga Wagga, New South
Wales, Australia,99 died on 28 Jun 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 100 at
age 89, and was buried in Woronora Cemetery, Sydney, New South Wales. 100
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v. Pte Charles James George Bruce-[2387] was born in Oct 1890 in Wagga Wagga,
New South Wales, Australia,102 died on 21 Sep 1917 in Western Front, Passchendale,
Belgium 83 at age 26, and was buried in Sep 1917 in Passchendale, Belgium. 103
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vi. Allan Ronald William Bruce-[2388] was born in Feb 1893 in Wagga Wagga, New
South Wales, Australia 104 and died in 1973 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia at
age 80.
43 M vii. Claude Victor Keith Bruce-[5049] was born in 1895 in Wagga Wagga, New South
Wales, Australia,106 died on 4 Mar 1913 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
107
at age 18, and was buried on 5 Mar 1913 in Presbyterian Section, Wagga Wagga
Cemetery, New South Wales, Australia.108 The cause of his death was ruptured
appendix (8 days), peritonitus (6 days).
General Notes: Possibly his parents were buried with him in the Presbyterian section of
the Wagga Wagga cemetery, or he might have been on his own. There is no record of his
burial in the records still extant. The record-keeping of the churches (esp the Presbyterian
church) in those days was very poor. He was buried by McIntosh Bros of Wagga, and the
minister was Rev. Gardner.
Medical Notes: According to his death certificate he was 16 years old; however, he was
nearer 18 in reality.
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viii. Florrie Gertrude Jane Bruce-[5048] was born in 1898 in Wagga Wagga, New South
Wales, Australia,109 died on 5 Aug 1984 in Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, New South
Wales, Australia 110 at age 86, and was buried on 9 Aug 1984 in Rookwood Cemetery,
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
45 M
ix. Henry Percival N. Bruce-[2392] was born in Jun 1901 in Wagga Wagga, New South
Wales, Australia 112 and died on 4 Apr 1902 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales,
Australia 113.
46 M
x. Roy C. W. Bruce-[2393] was born in Jan 1904 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales,
Australia,114 died on 28 Sep 1904 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia 115,
and was buried in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.
47 M
xi. Donald Galloway Manson Bruce-[5047] was born in 1907 in Wagga Wagga, New
South Wales, Australia,116 died on 8 May 1970 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales,
Australia at age 63, and was buried on 12 May 1970 in Presbyterian Section, Wagga
Wagga Cemetery, New South Wales, Australia.
21. Charles Robert Bruce-[2407] (John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born on 2 Aug 1865 in Adelong, New
South Wales, Australia 48 and died on 17 Jun 1944 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia at age
78.
General Notes: Tried to enlist at age 19 in Wagga Volunteers to go to Sudan War, together with
younger brother William Duncan Bruce. Was recalled by mother at railway station. Was resident
at Wagga in 1936.
On his birth registration, his mother is shown as 'Lessie" Bruce.
Noted events in his life were:
• He worked as a carpenter.
Charles married Mabel Norman-[2408] [MRIN:409], daughter of William Norman-[5158] and Isabel
Elinor Wilson-[5159], in 1889 in New South Wales, Australia.49 Mabel was born on 23 Sep 1873 in
Tumbarumba, New South Wales, Australia,118 died on 18 Jan 1947 in Wagga Wagga, New South
Wales, Australia at age 73, and was buried in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.
Children from this marriage were:
48 F
i. Eva Bruce-[161] died on 2 Jun 1970 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
and was buried in Wagga Wagga Cemetery.
General Notes: Never married, no issue. Occupation stenographer.
49 F
ii. Bessie Bruce-[159] was born in New South Wales, Australia. Another name for Bessie
was Bessie.
Bessie married Herbert James Quinn-[185] [MRIN:420] in 1939 in New South Wales,
Australia.119
50 M
iii. Nigel Bruce-[153] was born in 1889 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia 120
and died in New Zealand. Another name for Nigel was Tom.
General Notes: !Was living in New Zealand when his father died.
51 M
iv. Cecil Bruce-[154] was born in 1891 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia. 121
Cecil married Ruby E. Jackson-[5016] [MRIN:1581] in 1921 in New South Wales,
Australia.122
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53 F
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v. Harry Bruce-[155] was born in 1894 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales,
Australia,123 died on 17 Mar 1968 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia 124 at
age 74, and was buried on 18 Mar 1968 in Presbyterian Section, Wagga Wagga
Cemetery, New South Wales, Australia.124
vi. Madeline M. Bruce-[156] was born in 1897 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales,
Australia.126 Another name for Madeline was Madge.
Madeline married Thomas Mitchell-[183] [MRIN:418] in 1918 in Wagga Wagga, New
South Wales, Australia.127
54 F
vii. Vera Elizabeth Bruce-[157]128 was born in 1899 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales,
Australia.
Vera married John Andrew Harrison-[184] [MRIN:419] in 1922 in New South Wales,
Australia.129
55 M viii. William Bruce-[160] was born in 1901.130
General Notes: !Was living in Wagga Wagga at time of father's death. Occupation
hairdresser.
William married Edith M. Parkes-[5017] [MRIN:1582] in 1929 in New South Wales,
Australia.131
56 M
ix. Fred Bruce-[162] was born in 1905 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia. 132
General Notes: Was living in Wagga Wagga at time of father's death. Occupation
carpenter.
22. William Duncan Bruce-[2409] (John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born in 1867 in Adelong, New
South Wales, Australia,50 was christened in Adelong, New South Wales, Australia, died on 21 Dec 1936 in
Junee, New South Wales, Australia 51 at age 69, and was buried in Presbyterian, Junee, New South Wales,
Australia. Another name for William was Billy.
General Notes: Was bricklayer by trade. Took ill on job and was admitted to hospital; left hospital
to transact some business, had a heart attack and subsequently died. Had been married three times once widowed (11 Nov 1902), once divorced (Mar 1914). Was said to have a violent temper when
drunk. Four generations of his family lived in Junee at time of his death. According to his obit. he
was said to have been born in 1859 - if he was born in 1867, he would have been only 19 when he
married for the first time.
William tried to enlist in Wagga Volunteers for the Sudanese War (circa 1887) when less than 18,
with older brother Charles (still living in Wagga Wagga in 1936), who was about 19. Enlisted
together with Alfred Bennet and Dan Chisholm. The Wagga Volunteers were under the command
of Capt Fitzhardinge, with the band (for appropriate martial musical accompaniment while
enlisting?) under the baton of Capt Lilly. Mrs Bruce went to the railway station and "recalled" both
her boys, taking them both back home with her. No mention of the other two lads' fate. Must have
been quite a scene!
William married Elizabeth A. Reineker-[5041] [MRIN:289], daughter of Franz (Francis) Reineker[2922] and Johanna Bayer-[2923], in 1886 in New South Wales, Australia.52 Elizabeth was born about
1864 in Berrima, New South Wales, Australia and died on 11 Nov 1902 in Wagga Wagga, New South
Wales, Australia 133 about age 38.
Children from this marriage were:
57 M
i. Walter E. Bruce-[2424] was born in 1887 in New South Wales, Australia. 134
Walter married Isabella L. ALLCOCK-[9192] [MRIN:2814] in 1931 in Junee, New
South Wales, Australia.135
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58 M
ii. Douglas G. Bruce-[2425] was born in 1891 in New South Wales, Australia.136
Douglas married Rita COONEY-[9193] [MRIN:2815] in 1916 in St Leonards, New
South Wales, Australia.137
59 M
iii. Claude Bruce-[2426] was born in 1893 in New South Wales, Australia 138 and died in
1893 in New South Wales, Australia 139.
60 M
iv. Arthur A. Bruce-[2427] was born in 1894 in New South Wales, Australia. 140
General Notes: !Still alive in March 1914 according to newspaper article of the time.
Arthur married Iris I.M. TOOHEY-[9194] [MRIN:2816] in 1923 in St Leonards, New
South Wales, Australia.141
61 M
v. William Duncan Bruce-[2428] was born in 1895 in New South Wales, Australia. 142
General Notes: Still alive in March1914 according to newspaper article of the time.
William married Elizabeth Woodall-[5014] [MRIN:1580] in 1920 in New South
Wales, Australia.143
62 M
vi. George E. Bruce-[2429] was born in 1896 in New South Wales, Australia 144 and died
in 1929 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 145 at age 33.
George married Margaret MACNAMARA-[9195] [MRIN:2817] in 1918 in
Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.146
63 F
vii. Thelma Alice Bruce-[2430] was born after 1896, died in 1909 in Wagga Wagga, New
South Wales, Australia 147, and was buried in Wagga Wagga Cemetery.
General Notes: !Died aged 7 months. Possible the birth & death never registered. Buried
with mother in Presbyterian section of Wagga Wagga Cemetary. No dates known.
64 M viii. William C. Bruce-[5026] was born in 1900 in New South Wales, Australia 148 and died
in 1931 in New South Wales, Australia 149 at age 31.
65 M
ix. William H. Bruce-[5025] was born in 1901 in New South Wales, Australia.150
William next married Emily Amelia Gordon-[2431] [MRIN:290] on 12 Aug 1903 in New South
Wales, Australia.53 The marriage ended in divorce about 1914. Emily was born about 1886 in Albury,
New South Wales, Australia.
Marriage Notes: According to the divorce case with his 2nd wife, William was a dangerous man
when drunk.
Children from this marriage were:
66 M
i. Arthur Bruce-[2433] was born in 1904 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales,
Australia.151
Arthur married Merle V. PHILLIPS-[9196] [MRIN:2818] in 1923 in Wagga Wagga,
New South Wales, Australia.152
67 F
ii. Elsie M. Bruce-[2432] was born on 5 May 1905 in New South Wales, Australia. 153
Elsie married Sydney J. GREALEY-[9197] [MRIN:2819] in 1923 in Junee, New
South Wales, Australia.154
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68 F
iii. Elizabeth Bruce-[2435] was born about 1908.
69 F
iv. Emily E. Bruce-[5024] was born after 1905 in New South Wales, Australia and died in
1916 in Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 155.
William next married Margaret Jane Bland-[2436] [MRIN:291] in 1915 in New South Wales,
Australia.54 Margaret was born about 1884, died on 14 Sep 1961 in Junee, New South Wales, Australia
about age 77, and was buried about Sep 1961 in Methodist Section, Junee Cemetery, New South Wales,
Australia.
Children from this marriage were:
70 F
i. Jessie Bruce-[3905] was born about 1914 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales,
Australia and died about 1975 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia about age 61.
Jessie married A. McQuire-[2660] [MRIN:809]. A. died between 1939 and 1945 in
was killed while on active service during WWII.
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ii. Albert D. Bruce-[5022] was born about 1916 in New South Wales, Australia and died
in 1917 in Temora, New South Wales, Australia 156 about age 1.
72 F
iii. Ellen Grace Bruce-[953] was born on 6 Mar 1917 in Wagga Wagga, New South
Wales, Australia and died on 30 Nov 1997 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia at
age 80.
73 F
iv. Florence Bruce-[954] was born about 1919 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales,
Australia and died in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Florence married M. Everet-[2661] [MRIN:810].
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v. Donald D. Bruce-[190] was born about 1920 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales,
Australia, died on 14 Dec 1961 in Junee, New South Wales, Australia about age 41, and
was buried in Presbyterian, Junee, New South Wales, Australia.
75 F
vi. Rita Bruce-[956] was born about 1923 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.
Rita married H. Davies-[2662] [MRIN:811].
76 M vii. Noel Bruce-[958] was born about 1926 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
and died on 22 Aug 1998 in Junee, New South Wales, Australia about age 72.
Noel married Alma-[2663] [MRIN:812] in Jan 1949 in Junee, New South Wales,
Australia.
25. Michael Bruce-[885] (Michael 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born in 1868 in Adelong, New South
Wales, Australia 60 and died in 1941 in New South Wales, Australia 61 at age 73.
Michael married Edith Smith-[5020] [MRIN:646] in 1895 in Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia. 62
Children from this marriage were:
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i. Eileen May Bruce-[915] was born in 1895 in New South Wales, Australia. 157
78 M
ii. Cyril Roy Bruce-[916] was born in 1897 in New South Wales, Australia. 158
79 F
iii. Myra Edith Bruce-[917] was born in 1899 in New South Wales, Australia 160 and died
in 1899 in New South Wales, Australia 161.
80 M
iv. Rupert Henry Bruce-[918] was born in 1900 in New South Wales, Australia.162
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Another name for Rupert was Robert.
Rupert married Dorothy Elizabeth BANKS-[9313] [MRIN:2838] in 1936 in West
Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia.163
81 F
v. Marie Bruce-[919] was born in 1904 in New South Wales, Australia. 164
82 F
vi. Jean Mary Bruce-[920] was born after 1905 in Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia
and died in 1918 in Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia 165.
83 M vii. William Alexander Bruce-[921] .
William married Freda M. BOOBY-[9314] [MRIN:2839] in 1935 in Gundagai, New
South Wales, Australia.166
84 M viii. John French Bruce-[922] .
General Notes: Possible he married in either 1926 or 1928.
26. Margaret Bruce-[886] (Michael 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born in 1870 in Adelong, New South
Wales, Australia 63 and died after 1945.
Margaret married James E. Hincks-[923] [MRIN:647], son of James Hincks-[5165] and Sarah
Macgillivray-[5166], in 1894 in New South Wales, Australia.64 James was born in 1871 in New South
Wales, Australia 167 and died in 1926 in Granville, New South Wales, Australia 168 at age 55.
Children from this marriage were:
85 M
i. Harold Bruce Hincks-[925] was born in 1895 in New South Wales, Australia.169
86 M
ii. Wallace Bruce Hincks-[926] was born in 1897 in New South Wales, Australia. 170
87 F
iii. Sarah Jean Hincks-[927] was born in 1898 in New South Wales, Australia.171
88 F
iv. Marjorie A. Hincks-[5164] was born in 1901 in New South Wales, Australia. 172
89 F
v. Jesse Barbara Hincks-[928] was born in 1903 in New South Wales, Australia 173 and
died in 1903 in New South Wales, Australia 174.
90 M
vi. Donald Norman Hincks-[929] was born in 1904 in New South Wales, Australia. 175
27. Catherine Bruce-[887] (Michael 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born in 1871 in Adelong, New South
Wales, Australia 65 and died after 1945.
Catherine married George Thomas Baker-[930] [MRIN:648], son of Charles Baker-[9309] and Ann
HENDON-[9310], in 1894 in Adelong, New South Wales, Australia.66 George was born in 1865 in
Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 176 and died in 1944 in Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 177 at
age 79.
Children from this marriage were:
91 F
i. Ella Alfrieda M. Baker-[931] was born in 1894 in Adelong, New South Wales,
Australia.178
92 M
ii. William George Thomas Baker-[932] was born in 1898 in Adelong, New South
Wales, Australia.179
93 M
iii. Henry Charles Baker-[934] was born in 1903 in Adelong, New South Wales,
Australia.180
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iv. Margaret Ann Baker-[933] was born after 1905 in Adelong, New South Wales,
Australia.
28. Louisa Bruce-[888] (Michael 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born in 1873 in Adelong, New South Wales,
Australia.67
Louisa married Francis J. TREWEEK-[936] [MRIN:649] in 1896 in Adelong, New South Wales,
Australia.68
Children from this marriage were:
95 M
i. Sydney Francis William Treweek-[937] was born in 1897 in Adelong, New South
Wales, Australia.181
96 F
ii. Alice Clara Mortina Treweek-[938] .
97 F
iii. Clarkina F. Treweek-[939] .
30. James Begg Bruce-[892] (Michael 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born in 1877 in Adelong, New South
Wales, Australia.71
James married Agnes E. McLEOD-[6870] [MRIN:650] in 1899 in West Wyalong, New South Wales,
Australia.72
Children from this marriage were:
98 F
i. Effie Edna May Bruce-[943] .
99 M
ii. Reginald Donald James Bruce-[940] was born in 1900 in Adelong, New South Wales,
Australia.182
Reginald married Doris L.M. CLEMSON-[6871] [MRIN:2089] in 1925 in Sydney,
New South Wales, Australia.183 Doris was born in 1901 in Redfern, Sydney, New
South Wales, Australia.184
100 F
iii. Agnes Bruce-[941] was born in 1902 in Adelong, New South Wales, Australia. 185
101 M
iv. Henry William Bruce-[942] was born in 1903 in Adelong, New South Wales,
Australia 186 and died in 1903 in Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 187.
31. Alexander Bruce-[893] (Michael 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born on 12 Nov 1882 in Adelong, New
South Wales, Australia 73 and died on 17 Mar 1938 in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia 74 at age
55.
General Notes: !Worked as a line supervisor with PMG (as Telecom was once known) until illhealth forced him to retire. Dicky ticker?
Alexander married May Anne Lyster Darlow-[898] [MRIN:639] on 27 Dec 1911 in Gundagai, New
South Wales, Australia.75 May was born on 1 Apr 1886 in Tumut, New South Wales, Australia and
died on 13 Aug 1926 in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia at age 40.
Children from this marriage were:
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i. Alice Catherine Bruce-[899] was born on 11 Oct 1912 in Mudgee, New South Wales,
Australia and died on 27 Jan 1978 in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia at
age 65.
103 M
ii. Roy Alexander Bruce-[900] was born on 8 Jun 1915 in Newcastle, New South Wales,
Australia and died on 29 Mar 1982 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia at age 66.
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iii. George Edward Bruce-[901] was born on 14 Apr 1918 in Coffs Harbour, New South
Wales, Australia.
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iv. Jean Ormsby Bruce-[903] was born on 4 Jan 1923 in Coffs Harbour, New South
Wales, Australia and died on 20 Sep 1979 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia at
age 56.
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v. John Reginald Bruce-[904] was born on 12 Mar 1926 in Coffs Harbour, New South
Wales, Australia.
33. Robert Begg Bruce-[895] (Michael 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born in 1886 in Adelong, New South
Wales, Australia.78
Robert married Mildred M. MOON-[6872] [MRIN:652] in 1910 in Paddington, New South Wales,
Australia.79 Mildred was born in 1887 in Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia. 188
Children from this marriage were:
107 F
i. Grace Mildred Bruce-[944] .
108 F
ii. Alma Lucy Bruce-[945] .
109 M
iii. Robert James Bruce-[947] .
34. John Begg Bruce-[896] (Michael 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born in 1889 in Adelong, New South
Wales, Australia.80
John married Eva R. Guy-[948] [MRIN:653] in 1913 in Adelong, New South Wales, Australia. 81
Children from this marriage were:
110 M
i. George Thomas Bruce-[949] .
111 M
ii. Guy Bruce-[950] .
112 F
iii. Bessie May Bruce-[951] .
Fifth Generation (Great Great-Grandchildren)
37. Jessie Margaret Helen Bruce-[2384] (George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born in 1881 in
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.92 Another name for Jessie was Ellen.
Jessie married George Henry William Patterson-[2395] [MRIN:282], son of George Patterson[4840] and Frances Amelia FLANIGAN-[9148], on 21 Sep 1904 in Presbyterian Church, Wagga
Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.93 George was born on 9 Feb 1879 in Geralgambeth, New South
Wales, Australia,189 died on 19 May 1956 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia at age 77, and
was buried on 21 May 1956 in Presbyterian Section, Wagga Wagga Cemetery, New South Wales,
Australia.
Children from this marriage were:
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i. Jessie Francis Jane Patterson-[2396] .
114 F
ii. Ethel Patterson-[2397] .
115 F
iii. Ada Patterson-[2398] .
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iv. Hazel Patterson-[2399] .
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v. Ruby Patterson-[2401] .
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118 M
vi. Henry Patterson-[2402] .
General Notes: Died in infancy.
119 M vii. Bruce Patterson-[2403] .
General Notes: Died in WW2.
38. George Albert Bruce-[2385] (George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born in 1884 in Wagga
Wagga, New South Wales, Australia 94 and died on 20 Jun 1957 at age 73.
General Notes: When his father died, George was resident at Albury, NSW. In 1925 the family
were at Farm 490, Hanwood; his occupation shown as Water Bailiff.
George married Alice Ivy Patterson-[2458] [MRIN:297], daughter of George Patterson-[4840] and
Frances Amelia FLANIGAN-[9148], in Nov 1908 in Church of England, Wagga Wagga, New South
Wales, Australia.95 Alice was born in 1887 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia 190 and died
on 21 Jun 1963 at age 76.
Children from this marriage were:
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i. Gladys F. J. Bruce-[2459] was born about 1910 and died on 20 Dec 1957 about age
47.
121 M
ii. Victor George Bruce-[2461] was born about 1911 and died on 14 Mar 1986 about age
75.
General Notes: !Died at age 75. Never married, no issue.
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iii. Jack Albert Bruce-[2462] was born about 1912 and died on 23 Nov 1990 in Albury,
New South Wales, Australia about age 78.
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123 F
iv. Dorothy May Bruce-[2460] was born about 1915.
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124 M
v. Eric Athol Bruce-[816] was born about 1917.
125 M
vi. Charles James Gordon Bruce-[2463] was born about 1920 and died on 12 Feb 1994
about age 74.
General Notes: !Never married, no issue.
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67.
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127 M viii. Herbert Maurice Bruce-[818] was born on 13 Oct 1925 in Hanwood, New South
Wales, Australia.
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ix. Allan Arthur Bruce-[819] was born about 1933 in Albury, New South Wales,
Australia.
40. Violet Ruby Pearl Bruce-[5054] (George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born in 1888 in Wagga
Wagga, New South Wales, Australia,99 died on 28 Jun 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 100 at
age 89, and was buried in Woronora Cemetery, Sydney, New South Wales. 100 The cause of her death was
cerebral arteriosclerosis, generalised arteriosclerosis. Another name for Violet was Vi.
General Notes: Died at Belmore (nursing home), and was cremated at Woronora Crematorium,
Sydney, NSW. Had to have her father's written permission to marry as she was only 20. While she
was being 'wooed' by Alf, he would send her postcards from the various places where his
emplopyment took him -- they would always be of violets.
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Medical Notes: The condition was some years old.
Noted events in her life were:
• She was Presbyterian/Anglican.
• She resided at 12 Zouch Street in Young, New South Wales, Australia. Lived here for the main
part of her life. Property (together with that next door) was sold to a petrol company as a
service station site on the 1960s. As service stations later became unprofitable, the site was
sold off and is now a motel.
• She resided at 176 Bexley Road in Earlwood, Sydney. Lived here with daughter Stella for the
latter part of her life.
• She was cremated in Woronora Cemetery, Sydney, New South Wales.
Violet married Alfred Ernest Collins-[5055] [MRIN:1597], son of Joseph Henry Collins-[2341] and
Hannah Clout-[2342], on 27 Jan 1909 in St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wagga Wagga, New South
Wales, Australia.101 Alfred was born on 5 Feb 1885 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia,
died on 17 Jun 1948 in Young, New South Wales, Australia 191 at age 63, and was buried on 18 Jun
1948 in Young, New South Wales, Australia.191 The cause of his death was pulmonary tuberculosis.191
Another name for Alfred was Alf.
Marriage Notes: They were married by Rev'd Charles Bell, and witnesses were Joseph Henry
Patrick Collins and Allie (Alice) Collins.
At the time of the wedding, Alf was working at Wangaratta, Victoria, and Violet was at Home in
Wagga Wagga. He would send her postcards with pictures of Violets on them.
Noted events in his life were:
•
•
•
•
He worked as a linotype operator before 1909 in Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia.
He resided at 12 Zouch Street about 1909-1948 in Young, New South Wales, Australia.
He worked as a partner in 'Young Witness' newspaper in Young, New South Wales, Australia.
He was Church of England in Young, New South Wales, Australia.
Children from this marriage were:
129 F
i. Stella Georgina Collins-[2320] was born on 14 Feb 1910 in Wangaratta, Victoria,
Australia and died in 1992 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia at age 82. The cause
of her death was chronic asthma. Another name for Stella was Col.
General Notes: Was primary school teacher. Believed to have been first female school
principal appointed in NSW education system.
Noted events in her life were:
• She was employed. Retired teacher/headmistress
• She was religious. Anglican
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130 F
ii. Ruby May Collins-[1978] was born on 1 Feb 1913 in Wagga Wagga, New South
Wales, Australia,192 was christened in 1913 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales,
Australia, died on 20 Nov 1997 in Newcomb Nursing Home, Geelong, Victoria,
Australia 193 at age 84, and was buried in Dec 1997 in Eastern Cemetery, Geelong,
Victoria, Australia.193
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iii. Keith Collins-[2321] was born on 22 Mar 1921 in Young, New South Wales,
Australia,195 died on 10 Feb 2005 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia at age 83, and
was buried on 18 Feb 2005 in Woronora Cemetery, Sutherland, New South Wales,
Australia.
41. Pte Charles James George Bruce-[2387] (George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born in Oct
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1890 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia,102 died on 21 Sep 1917 in Western Front,
Passchendale, Belgium 83 at age 26, and was buried in Sep 1917 in Passchendale, Belgium. 103 The cause of
his death was killed in Action, Passchendale, Belgium.83 Another name for Charles was Charley.
General Notes: Never married. Had illegitimate male issue 10 July 1909 when aged 18; mother
Alice Annabella Cheney (she later married Samuel R. Lloyd in 1911 and moved to Sydney where
she would not have been known), was also 18 at the time.
Until the outbreak of war, Charles was employed as a carpenter at Hardy & Co - had been an
apprentice there for four years prior.
Private Charles James Gordon [sic] Bruce, 6472, 3rd Btn, AIF.
Enlisted 21st Regiment 3rd Battalion 27 Apr 1916 at Cootamundra (applied 26 Mar). Age 24 years
6 months; height 5' 6 3/4"; weight 146 lbs; chest 35 1/2"; complexion dark; eyes grey; hair black;
religion Presbyterian. No distinguishing marks. 27 Apr - 2 June 1916 at Cootamundra. 3 June - 24
July 1916, 3 Btn 'C' Coy at Liverpool. 24 July - 7 Oct 1916 at Nelson Island (? at Nelson Bay,
NSW). Embarked HMAT A40 Ceramic, Sydney 6 (or 7) Oct 1916.
Disembarked at Plymouth 21 Nov 1916. 11 Dec marched in from Australia, 1st Training Battalion,
Larkhill. Obtained "Good" certificate at 10 day course of instruction at bombing, 30 Jan 1917. 15
Feb 1917 proceeded overseas ex 1st Training Btn from Folkstone per SS Princess Victoria. 17 Feb
1917 marched in from England as part of 1st A.D.B.D. to Estaples. 12 Mar 1917 marched out from
Estaples to unit.
14 Mar 1917 taken on strength from 21st Reinforcements, 3rd Battalion. 19 May 1917 slight
accidental wound to neck - taken to 5th Divisional Rest Station via 2nd AF Ambulance.
Discharged to Unit, 3 June. 9 June rejoined Btn. 18 Aug 1917 to 2nd Army Rest Camp for holiday.
28 Aug 1917 rejoined Btn from Rest Camp - appears that after the Camp, Btn moved from France
to Belgium.
Killed in action 21 Sep 1917 at Passchendale, Belgium. Buried at Tyne Cot British Military
Cemetery (plot 44, Row F, Grave 14, Passchendale).
Regimental Number No. 6472. Rank, Private.
British War Medal, Memorial Scroll and brochure "Where the Australians Rest" sent to mother,
Jane Bruce. Victory Medal and Memorial Plaque sent to Mrs A.A. Lloyd (the child's natural
mother) in trust "for the late soldier's son" despite strong and prolonged protests from Mr George
Bruce snr. (Records: Dept of Defence, Soldier Career Management Agency, Melbourne.)
Up until he was killed in action, 2/- per day was allotted to his mother, as well as 5/- per week paid
through the Wagga police to Alice Lloyd. According to evidence provided when Alice applied for
a pension for her exnuptial son, the case was heard at the Wagga Court about October 1909.
Pension claimed for Charles Wesley Cheney, exnuptial child, trustee shown as Alice Annabella
Lloyd of Whiting Street, Gore Hill, North Sydney. In line with the 'Information for Registrars,
Special Magistrates and Claimants', a pension of £1 per fortnight was granted from 2 December
1917 until 9 July 1925 when Charles Cheney turned 16 - the allotment to Jane Bruce ceased on 1
December 1917.83, 196
Research Notes: The Tyne Cot Cemetery is located 9 kms NE of Ieper town centre, on the
Tynecotstraat, a road leading from the Zonnebeekseweg.
'Tyne Cot' or 'Tyne Cottage' was the name given by the Army to a barn that stood 46 mats west of
the level crossing on the Passchendale-Broodseinde road. The barn which had become the centre
of five or six 'pill-boxes', was captured by the 2nd Australian Division on 4 Oct 1917, in the
advance on Passchendale. One of these 'pill-boxes' was unusually large, and it was used after
capture as an Advanced Dressing Station. From 6 Oct to the end of March the following year, 343
graves were made on two sides of it by the 50th (Northumbrian) & 33rd Divisions, and by two
Canadian units as well. From 13 April to 28 Sep it was again in enemy hands, then was recaptured,
together with Passchendale, by the AIF in company with the Belgian Army.
The cemetery was enlarged after Armistice by the concentration of graves from the battlefields of
Passchendale and Langemark, and from a few small burial grounds. It is now the largest
Commonwealth War Cemetery in the world. There are now nearly 12,000, 1914-1918 war
casualties commemorated at the site; of these over 8,000 are unidentified and special memorials
are erected to 38 soldiers from the UK, 27 from Canada, 15 from Australia and 1 from NZ, known
or believed to be buried among them. Other special memorials record the names of 16 soldiers
from UK and 4 from Canada, buried in other cemeteries, whose graves were destroyed by shell
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fire.83
Medical Notes: Height: 5 ft 6 ins.
Weight: 146 lbs.83
Noted events in his life were:
• He worked as a carpenter & joiner with Hardy & Co.; also some training as an accountant from
1906 to 1916 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.
• He was educated at State primary (public) school about 1896-1906 in Wagga Wagga, New
South Wales, Australia.
• He was religious. Presbyterian
• Killed in Action: 1917, Belgium. 83
• He resided at Morgan Street before 1916 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia. Lived
with his parents.
Charles married Alice Annabella Cheney-[2439] [MRIN:293], daughter of George Willis Cheney[2953] and Alice Jane Cheney-[2952].83 Alice was born in 1891 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales,
Australia,197 died on 15 Oct 1925 in Waterfall Sanitorium, Bulli Shire, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia 198 at age 34, and was buried on 17 Oct 1925 in Church of England cemetery, Northern
Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The cause of her death was pulmonary tuberculosis.198
Marriage Notes: She and Charles Bruce were never married. A liaison when they were both about
18 resulted in an 'ex nuptial child'. Alice would go on to marry Samuel Lloyd (aka Lye), and lived
in Sydney.
Noted events in her life were:
• She resided at 62 Whiting Street before 15 Oct 1925 in Gore Hill, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia.198
• She was buried at the Macquarie Park Cemetery in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in
1925.199 She was buried in the Church of England section, Section D10, Grave 13 together
with Robert Lye (presumably her husband as her son Robert was buried at Frenchs Forest,
although the husband's first name was Samuel). No information on this person for some
reason.
The child from this marriage was:
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132 M
i. Charles Wesley Cheney-[4274] was born on 10 Jul 1909 in Wagga Wagga, New South
Wales, Australia, died on 6 Sep 1984 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 200 at age
75, and was buried about 8 Sep 1984 in Woronora Cemetery, Sutherland, New South
Wales, Australia.200
42. Allan Ronald William Bruce-[2388] (George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born in Feb 1893 in
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia 104 and died in 1973 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia at
age 80.
General Notes: Private A R W Bruce, 5299, Unit 14/17th Battn. Enlisted WW1 at Cootamundra on
29 Feb 1916. He was 23 and single. his height was 5' 5 1/2", with a chest expansion of 33 1/4".
He did have an upper plate with 7 artificial teeth. Had been previously rejected as he had varicose
veins on left leg - they had been removed. He had not been in the militia.
Went into Cootamundra Training Camp 29 Feb 1916 to 17 April as part of 14th Replacement, 17th
Battn. Embarked Wiltshire Sydney 22 Aug 1916, disembarked Plymouth 13 Oct - marched in from
Australia 13 Oct to No 3 Com Depot. On 4 Nov transferred to 5th Training Battn at Rollestone
until 13 Dec 1916, proceded overseas to France, marching in to 'Staples' on 14 Dec 1916.
Joined Btn 18 Dec, and was wounded 13 March 1917. He was discharged to England 16 April
1917 ex Rouen and admitted to Graylingwell War Hospital 19 April where right leg was
amputated. "Condition improving" noted on 24 April. On 5 July admitted to No 2 Aux Hospital,
then transferred to Repat at Southall on 5 Dec 1917. From there he was prepared to depart, leaving
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England 16 Dec 1917 on board HMAT Kanowna and arriving in Sydney 16 Feb 1918.
He was finally discharged as medically unfit on 13 Aug 1918. He had his right leg amputated at
the thigh, foot drop (on the left leg?) and both middle fingers amputated as well. Could not
continue occupation as carpenter due to disability, and became an unholsterer. When his father
died in April 1932, Alan was living at Bexley (with his family?), Sydney, NSW. 83
Noted events in his life were:
•
•
•
•
Apprenticed:To Hardy & Co.
He was educated in Wagga Wagga Primary School.
He was employed pre-WW1 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia. carpenter
He was employed post-WW1 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Due to injuries from his
war service, he was unable to continue as a carpenter, and so became an upholsterer.
Allan married Millie Pike-[807] [MRIN:619] in 1923 in New South Wales, Australia.105 Millie was
born in 1898 and died in 1982 in New South Wales, Australia at age 84. Another name for Millie was
Sarah Mildred.
Children from this marriage were:
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i. Irene Olive Bruce-[4230] was born in 1924 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
and died in 1988 at age 64.
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134 F
ii. Audrey Jean Bruce-[4216] was born about 1926.
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135 M
iii. Laurence Allen Bruce-[4204] was born about 1929 in Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia.
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iv. Jocelyn Bruce-[4182] was born about 1932.
44. Florrie Gertrude Jane Bruce-[5048] (George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born in 1898 in
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia,109 died on 5 Aug 1984 in Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, New
South Wales, Australia 110 at age 86, and was buried on 9 Aug 1984 in Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney, New
South Wales, Australia.
General Notes: Baptised as Florrie, and name registered as such.
Was buried from Salvation Army Hall, Jersey Street, Busby, NSW.
In an In Memorium notice placed in the Wagga 'Daily Advertiser' on 5 Aug 1985, there was a
notice placed by a grand-daughter Joy (Menz), and new great- grandson Simon -- no family name
was given in the notice.
Florrie married Arthur Menz-[4995] [MRIN:1595], son of James John Menz-[4993] and Sarah
Holland-[4994], on 24 Jun 1925 in St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wagga Wagga, New South
Wales, Australia.111 Arthur was born on 25 Mar 1895 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales,
Australia,203 died on 13 Jul 1954 in Punchbowl, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia at age 59, and was
buried in Jul 1954 in Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Children from this marriage were:
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i. Wallace Reginald Menz-[874] was born on 2 Sep 1926 in Wagga Wagga, New South
Wales, Australia and died on 15 Aug 1988 in Coolah, New South Wales at age 61.
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ii. Maxwell Arthur Menz-[875] was born on 7 Jan 1928 in Wagga Wagga, New South
Wales, Australia.
139 M
iii. David Alexander Menz-[876] was born on 24 Jan 1934 in Wagga Wagga, New South
Wales, Australia.
140 M
iv. Richard Keith Menz-[877] was born on 13 Mar 1929 in Wagga Wagga, New South
Wales, Australia.
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v. Dorothy Jean Menz-[878] was born on 17 Apr 1938 in Wagga Wagga, New South
Wales, Australia.
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vi. Mavis Joyce Menz-[4890] was born on 24 Dec 1942 in Wagga Wagga, New South
Wales, Australia.
47. Donald Galloway Manson Bruce-[5047] (George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born in 1907 in
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia,116 died on 8 May 1970 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales,
Australia at age 63, and was buried on 12 May 1970 in Presbyterian Section, Wagga Wagga Cemetery,
New South Wales, Australia.
General Notes: He became an upholsterer in Wagga. The Obit stated that he was survived by 2
sons, 1 daughter, and six grand-children. There were also 2 sisters still living. No names given.
Donald married Edna May Martin-[3139] [MRIN:1141], daughter of John T. Martin-[2932] and
Mary J.-[2933], in 1928 in New South Wales, Australia.117 Edna was born about 1907 and died on 10
Jun 1999 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia about age 92.
Children from this marriage were:
143 M
i. Geoffrey Bruce-[3140] .
General Notes: Resident at 3 Rhoda Avenue, Wagga Wagga as at 2 May 1994.
Geoffrey married Pamela-[2924] [MRIN:924].
144 M
ii. Brian Bruce-[3141] .
Brian married Janice-[2925] [MRIN:925].
145 F
iii. Jennifer Bruce-[3142] was born about 1942 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales,
Australia and died on 26 Sep 1953 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia about
age 11.
General Notes: She was aged about 11 when she died.
52. Harry Bruce-[155] (Charles Robert 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born in 1894 in Wagga
Wagga, New South Wales, Australia,123 died on 17 Mar 1968 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales,
Australia 124 at age 74, and was buried on 18 Mar 1968 in Presbyterian Section, Wagga Wagga Cemetery,
New South Wales, Australia.124 The cause of his death was chronic bronchitis.124
General Notes: On his grave stone is written "Husband and father". On his death certificate, his
place of birth is given as Bugowra, NSW.
Noted events in his life were:
• He resided at 31 Collins Street before 1968 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia. 124
• He worked as a carpenter before 1968 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.124
Harry married Lilian Adela LARKIN-[6467] [MRIN:633], daughter of LARKIN-[6472] and Pauline
FISCHER-[6471], on 23 Jul 1919 in Wodonga, Victoria, Australia.124, 125 Lilian was born in 1896 in
Victoria, Australia 204 and died in New South Wales, Australia. Another name for Lilian was LARKEN.
Marriage Notes: The couple were married by licence under the rites of the Church of England by
Rev'd William Andrew Williams, but at the residence of the bride at Wodonga. As no father is
listed (for whatever reason), possible they would not have been permitted to marry within a
church. Witnesses were Oscar and Flora Henssler.125
Children from this marriage were:
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146 M
i. Norman Charles Bruce-[866] was born about 1921 in Wagga Wagga, New South
Wales, Australia.
Noted events in his life were:
• He resided at 39 Hardy Avenue in 2004 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.
147 M
ii. Warren Bruce-[6468] was born about 1925 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales,
Australia. Another name for Warren is Warran. 124
148 M
iii. Geoffrey R. Bruce-[6469] was born about 1929 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales,
Australia.
Noted events in his life were:
• He resided at 31 Collins Street in 1968 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales,
Australia.124
• He resided at 105 Redhill Road in 2004 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.
149 F
iv. Pauline E. Bruce-[6470] was born about 1936 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales,
Australia.
72. Ellen Grace Bruce-[953] (William Duncan 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born on 6 Mar 1917 in
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia and died on 30 Nov 1997 in Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia at age 80.
Ellen married Alfred Harold Dwyer-[959] [MRIN:654] on 3 May 1934. Alfred was born on 5 Dec
1914 in Albury, New South Wales, Australia.
Children from this marriage were:
150 M
i. Leslie Albert Dwyer-[2665] was born on 17 Apr 1935 in Junee, New South Wales,
Australia.
151 M
ii. Robert Dwyer-[960] was born on 3 May 1936 in Junee, New South Wales, Australia.
Robert married Norma Kathleen Willcocks-[2670] [MRIN:815] on 11 Mar 1967 in
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
152 M
iii. Raymond Alfred Dwyer-[2666] was born on 1 Jan 1938 in New South Wales,
Australia.
Raymond married Margaret Emanuel-[2671] [MRIN:816].
153 F
iv. Margaret Ellen Dwyer-[2667] was born on 21 Sep 1939 in New South Wales,
Australia.
Margaret married D. Lemsing-[2672] [MRIN:817] about 1960.
154 F
v. Annette Elizabeth Dwyer-[2668] was born on 26 Feb 1945.
Annette married Robert McGregor-[2673] [MRIN:818].
Annette next married Bruce Mellor-[2674] [MRIN:819].
74. Donald D. Bruce-[190] (William Duncan 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born about 1920 in
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, died on 14 Dec 1961 in Junee, New South Wales, Australia
about age 41, and was buried in Presbyterian, Junee, New South Wales, Australia.
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General Notes: !Served in WW2 as Private, 2/8 Bn. NX 125805.
Donald married Jean M.-[3145] [MRIN:1142]. Jean was born about 1920, died on 29 Mar 1973 in
Junee, New South Wales, Australia about age 53, and was buried in Presbyterian, Junee, New South
Wales, Australia.
The child from this marriage was:
155 M
i. Ian Alfred Bruce-[193] was born about 1951, died on 10 Aug 1980 in Junee, New
South Wales, Australia about age 29, and was buried in Presbyterian, Junee, New South
Wales, Australia.
78. Cyril Roy Bruce-[916] (Michael 4, Michael 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born in 1897 in New South
Wales, Australia.158
Cyril married Margaret M. TOUZELL-[9308] [MRIN:2835], daughter of James TOUZELL-[9422]
and Margaret JONES-[9423], in 1929 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia. 159 Margaret
was born in 1891 in Perthville, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia,205, 206 died on 10 Aug 1972 in
Belmore Convalescent Home, Belmore, New South Wales, Australia 206 at age 81, and was buried on 12
Aug 1972 in Northern Suburbs Cemetery, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. 206 The cause of her
death was (a) cebebral thrombosis; (b) cerebral arteriosclerosis. Another name for Margaret was
TOUSELL.
Noted events in her life were:
• She resided at 8 Nevorie Crescent before 1972 in Maroubra, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia.206
• She was cremated on 12 Aug 1972 in Northen Suburbs Crematorium.206
Children from this marriage were:
156 F
i. Margaret BRUCE-[9419] was born about 1928 in New South Wales, Australia.
Another name for Margaret is Elizabeth Margaret.
157 F
ii. Marie BRUCE-[9420] was born about 1931 in New South Wales, Australia.
Noted events in her life were:
• She resided at Lot 58, Parsonage Road in 1972 in Castle Hill, Sydney, New South
Wales, Australia.206
Marie married WOODS-[9421] [MRIN:2874].
103. Roy Alexander Bruce-[900] (Alexander 4, Michael 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born on 8 Jun 1915 in
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia and died on 29 Mar 1982 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
at age 66.
Roy married Catherine Moore-[905] [MRIN:641].
Children from this marriage were:
158 F
i. Katherine Bruce-[1159] .
159 F
ii. Alison Bruce-[1160] .
160 M
iii. Allan Bruce-[1161] .
104. George Edward Bruce-[901] (Alexander 4, Michael 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born on 14 Apr 1918
in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia.
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George married Doreen Heil-[906] [MRIN:642].
Children from this marriage were:
161 M
i. Edward Bruce-[1162] .
162 F
ii. Janette Bruce-[1163] .
163 F
iii. Colleen Bruce-[1164] .
164 F
iv. Helen Bruce-[1165] .
165 F
v. Beverly Bruce-[1166] .
166 M
vi. Victor Bruce-[1167] .
167 F
vii. Narelle Bruce-[1168] .
105. Jean Ormsby Bruce-[903] (Alexander 4, Michael 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born on 4 Jan 1923 in
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia and died on 20 Sep 1979 in Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia at age 56.
Jean married Charles Scrimshaw-[907] [MRIN:643]. The marriage ended in divorce.
Children from this marriage were:
168 M
i. Charles Scrimshaw-[1170] .
169 F
ii. Mabel Scrimshaw-[1171] .
170 M
iii. Robert Scrimshaw-[1172] .
171 M
iv. John Scrimshaw-[1173] .
172 F
v. Elaine Scrimshaw-[1174] .
173 F
vi. Bella Scrimshaw-[1175] .
174 F
vii. Cathie Scrimshaw-[1176] .
Jean next married Michael Morley-[908] [MRIN:644].
106. John Reginald Bruce-[904] (Alexander 4, Michael 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born on 12 Mar 1926
in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia.
John married Shirley Wilkinson-[909] [MRIN:645].
Children from this marriage were:
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175 M
i. Kevin John Bruce-[910] .
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176 M
ii. Graeme Stuart Bruce-[911] .
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177 M
iii. Robert Sidney Bruce-[912] .
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178 F
iv. Fiona Elizabeth Bruce-[914] .
Sixth Generation (3rd Great-Grandchildren)
113. Jessie Francis Jane Patterson-[2396] (Jessie Margaret Helen Bruce 5, George 4, John 3, James 2,
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Alexander 1).
General Notes: !Lived at Tempe in 1956.
Jessie married Wheeler-[881] [MRIN:635].
Children from this marriage were:
179 M
i. Colin Wheeler-[1196] .
180 F
ii. Narelle Wheeler-[1197] .
181 M
iii. Bruce Wheeler-[1198] .
116. Hazel Patterson-[2399] (Jessie Margaret Helen Bruce 5, George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1).
General Notes: !Lived at Wagga in 1956.
Hazel married Robert Epham Mitchell-[867] [MRIN:634]. Robert died on 8 Oct 1939.
Children from this marriage were:
182 F
i. Ada Mitchell-[869] .
183 F
ii. Ethel Mitchell-[870] .
184 F
iii. Hazel Mitchell-[871] .
185 F
iv. Ruby Mitchell-[872] .
186 M
v. Bruce Mitchell-[873] .
General Notes: !Killed in World War Two.
117. Ruby Patterson-[2401] (Jessie Margaret Helen Bruce 5, George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1).
General Notes: !Living at Belmont (NSW or Vic?) in 1956.
Ruby married ? Campbell-[882] [MRIN:636].
Children from this marriage were:
187 M
i. Robert Campbell-[1199] .
188 F
ii. Helen Campbell-[1200] .
189 F
iii. Janet Campbell-[1201] .
Ruby next married.
Children from this marriage were:
190 M
i. Robert Campbell-[1199] .
191 F
ii. Helen Campbell-[1200] .
192 F
iii. Janet Campbell-[1201] .
120. Gladys F. J. Bruce-[2459] (George Albert 5, George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born about
1910 and died on 20 Dec 1957 about age 47.
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General Notes: Died at the age of 47 years.
Gladys married Ivan Beaton-[820] [MRIN:623].
Children from this marriage were:
193 M
i. Son Beaton-[821] .
194 F
ii. Daughter Beaton-[826] .
122. Jack Albert Bruce-[2462] (George Albert 5, George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born about
1912 and died on 23 Nov 1990 in Albury, New South Wales, Australia about age 78.
Jack married Edith Bauer-[814] [MRIN:622]. Edith was born about 1916.
Children from this marriage were:
195 F
i. Shirley Bruce-[815] .
General Notes: Salvation Army officer, and trained nurse.
196 M
ii. Son Bruce-[830] .
123. Dorothy May Bruce-[2460] (George Albert 5, George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born about
1915.
Dorothy married Gordon Rosborough-[831] [MRIN:624].
Children from this marriage were:
197 M
i. Son Rosborough-[832] .
198 F
ii. Daughter Rosborough-[836] .
124. Eric Athol Bruce-[816] (George Albert 5, George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born about
1917.
Eric married Frances Bochman-[837] [MRIN:625].
Children from this marriage were:
199 M
i. Son Bruce-[838] .
200 F
ii. Daughter Bruce-[839] .
126. William Keith Bruce-[817] (George Albert 5, George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born about
1924 and died on 20 Jun 1991 about age 67.
William married June Wilson-[840] [MRIN:626].
Children from this marriage were:
201 M
i. Son Bruce-[841] .
202 F
ii. Daughter Bruce-[842] .
127. Herbert Maurice Bruce-[818] (George Albert 5, George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born on
13 Oct 1925 in Hanwood, New South Wales, Australia.
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Herbert married June Hazel Fietz-[845] [MRIN:627].
Children from this marriage were:
203 M
i. Son Bruce-[847] .
204 F
ii. Daughter Bruce-[850] .
128. Allan Arthur Bruce-[819] (George Albert 5, George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born about
1933 in Albury, New South Wales, Australia.
Allan married Rita Gouge-[852] [MRIN:628].
Children from this marriage were:
205 M
i. Son Bruce-[853] .
206 F
ii. Daughter Bruce-[855] .
130. Ruby May Collins-[1978] (Violet Ruby Pearl Bruce 5, George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was
born on 1 Feb 1913 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, 192 was christened in 1913 in Wagga
Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, died on 20 Nov 1997 in Newcomb Nursing Home, Geelong, Victoria,
Australia 193 at age 84, and was buried in Dec 1997 in Eastern Cemetery, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. 193
The cause of her death was likely cerebral metastases, chronic asthma, hypertension. 193 Another name for
Ruby was Col, May, Maisie. 207
General Notes: Was nursing sister, doing her training at Crown Street, Sydney and Manly.
During WW2, was Lieutenant in New Guinea. This is where she and her husband, Stewart Bryce
Marsden Humble, met. She first signed up on 5 June 1942 as Staff Nurse, being promoted to
Lieutenant on 23 March 1943, at which time she was seconded for duty with the AIF and allotted
for duty to 114 GH. After duty in New South Wales, she embarked from Townsville for Port
Moresby per 'Canberra' where she was attached to the 2/9 AGH.
On 18 May 1945, she embarked from Newcastle to Moratai per 2/2 AHS, returning per
'Wonganella' on 1 June 1945. She was evacuated to 2/9 AGH on 27 July, returning to Sydney 26
September per 'Wonganella', arriving 13 October. 'Col' was demobbed 30 July 1946.
She became part-time Secretary of the Geelong and District Nursing Society about late 1950s. This
position was later reclassified to fill-time Supervisor, and finally Matron. When she started, the
GDNS worked out of the photocopy room in the old Kitchener Memorial section of the Geelong
Hospital, a room not much bigger than a broom closet. They had just three nurses, and Col worked
on a part-time basis. When she retired, they had a staff of twelve nurses and two clerical assistants.
After Stewart died, she lived by herself in the family home until she became ill and was placed
into a nursing home for a brief period with suspected brain tumours. It was only a few months until
she lapsed into a coma and died. She is buried beside her husband in East Geelong Cemetery,
beneath the dark red rose.208
Medical Notes: The cancer appeared in her brain after she collapsed one evening. She was ill for
just six weeks.193
Noted events in her life were:
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She resided at 12 Zouch Street 1913-abt 1931 in Young, New South Wales, Australia.
She was educated. Young primary & secondary schools; Royal Womens Hosp, Sydney
She resided at nursing hostels in 1931-1942 in New South Wales, Australia.
She worked as a trained nursing sister in 1931-1942 in New South Wales, Australia.
She served in the military Army Nurse in 1942-1946 in New Guinea.
She resided at 12 Zouch Street in 1946-1947 in Young, New South Wales, Australia.
She resided at 494 Ryrie Street in 1947-1967 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
She worked as a matron at the Geelong District Nursing Society abt 1960-abt 1978 in Geelong,
Victoria, Australia.
• She resided at 'New Morcambe', 345 Ryrie Street in 1967-1997 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
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• She was Anglican.
• She was cremated Geelong Crematorium on 26 Nov 1997 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Ruby married Stewart Bryce Marsden Humble-[1867]209 [MRIN:244], son of George Bland
Humble-[2200] and Florence Ethel Whiting-[2311], on 11 Jan 1947 in St John's Church of England,
Young, New South Wales, Australia.194 Stewart was born on 24 Apr 1919 in Geelong, Victoria,
Australia,209, 210 was christened in 1919 in 'Millese', 339 Ryrie Street, Geelong, Victoria, Australia, 211
died on 4 Sep 1993 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia 212 at age 74, and was buried on 16 Nov 1993 in
Eastern Cemetery, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.212 The cause of his death was bronchopneumonia,
metastic large cell carcinoma & chronic obstructive airways disease. 212 Another name for Stewart was
Stew, Stewie, Tui.
Marriage Notes: Married on a day of 40C heat! Honeymooned at King's Cross in Sydney.
Noted events in his life were:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
He resided at 'Melise', 339 Ryrie Street 1919-abt 1920 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
He resided at 'Morcambe', 341 Ryrie Street about 1920-1939 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
He was educated at Geelong College in 1927-1934 in Newtown, Victoria, Australia.213
He worked as a Salesman 1937-1939, 1945-1979.
He served in the military World War II in 1939-1945 in Middle East & New Guinea.214 Served
with 2/2 Heavy Ack-ack; then with 2/2 Light Ack-ack formed in Palestine. Was promoted
through the ranks from bombardier to Lieutenant on Captain's pay (almost a gentleman, but
not quite).
He resided at 494 Ryrie Street in 1945-1967 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
He resided at (New) 'Morcambe', 345 Ryrie in 1967-1993 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
He was Presbyterian, although he was buried under Anglican rites.
Funeral Notice: Hepner's Funeral Chapel, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
He was cremated Geelong Crematorium in 1993 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Children from this marriage were:
207 M
i. Geoffrey Bruce Humble-[1] was born on 19 Mar 1948 in 'Claverly' Private Hospital,
Geelong, Victoria, Australia 215 and was christened on 22 Aug 1948 in 341 Ryrie Street,
Geelong, Victoria, Australia.216 Another name for Geoffrey is Geoff.
General Notes: I am the author of these family history records. I was born in Claverly
Private Hospital, Sydney Parade, Geelong. My parents lived at 494 Ryrie Street at that
time. I was baptised into the Presbyterian church by Rev William Ingram in the front
room of Morcambe, 341 Ryrie St (the home of my paternal grandparents). The 'font' was
a porcelain sugar bowl.
I first attended Yarra Street Wesleyan kindergarten, travelling there by tram. I then
attended Swanston Street State (primary) School for years 1-5, when I was accepted into
Geelong College where I remained until 1963.
As a wee child I was taken to St Andrew's Presbyterian church kindergarten, but didn't
like it there for some reason, so a neighbour suggested the Church of England 'kindy'
instead, Thus began a long relationship with St Matthew's church.
I was confirmed into the Anglican Church in 1962, and was a member of the junior choir
from age 10.
I left Geelong College at the end of 1963 and went to Geelong High School. There, I
repeated Form 5 (now referred to as Year 11) departing the life of secondary academia at
the end of 1965, the year the school burnt down - no connection!! I was employed by
Goodland Sales & Service (International Harvester agents); however, when a severe
drought forced them to retrench staff in 1968, I moved to Esler & Belton, Chrysler and
Rootes agents.
It was about this time we moved to 345 Ryrie Street. Gran had moved from old
'Morcambe' at 341 Ryrie Street to new 'Morcambe' at 345 Ryrie Street in 1953, and
bequeathed it to my father when she died in 1967. I worked in the spare parts department
at Esler's for about two years, then joined Benders Diesel Service in Geelong as an
assistant to the general manager. Later I became a part of the spare parts team where I
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stayed for nearly ten years. Esler's went into bankruptcy a couple of years later, which I
took a degree of pleasure from, as they sacked me for not purchasing one of their motor
cars -- I preferred a Leyland vehicle.
I left St Matthews Anglican church after a spiteful backlash by an ultraconservative
Protestant element within the congregation against what was already a low-church
liturgy, and went to Christ Church, Geelong (middle-to-high church liturgy) for a while,
all the time beating off efforts to have me join their choir. Then I returned to St Andrews
(after an absence of some twenty-odd years) to sing in their choir on special occasions -- a
friend from St Matthews, Don Millard, was organist/choir master there. I remained at St
Andrews for several years after it became a Uniting Church, becoming a regular choir
member, and Ros and I were married there in 1981.
After a trip overseas for 18 months to England and Europe circa 1978, I returned to
Benders (a mistake), left after a year and travelled for Expo Adventure, a group-oriented
bus travel company. This was not a good move financially, and I moved to Testro
Brothers selling advertising in western and northern Victoria, southern Queensland, and
eastern South Australia. This was good financially but not good socially, so to avoid the
thousands of Kilometres of travel I joined the staff of Marcus Ward furnishings (owned
by my father-in-law) as a salesman, where I remained until he sold the business and I was
retrenched. I approached Prudential Assurance and was accepted as a Life Assurance
agent; this connection brought me and Ros to Warrnambool in 1983.
In 1986 the company and I parted after about 6 years, and I became a member of the new
firm of Vandermeer and Northeast Real Estate as a sub-agent. In Warrnambool I rejoined
the Anglican church -- because they had a choir and the Uniting Church didn't! I first
entered tertiary education at Warrnambool Institute of Advanced Education (now a
campus of Deakin University) as a part-time student in 1985, becoming a full-time
mature-age student in 1988.
I took my Bachelor of Arts degree in Management Communication in 1991. That year I
was 'employed' as station manager for 3WAY-fm, the local community radio station - this
was an honorary position, and was never likely to pay, so I went back to school and took
my Post-Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) in 1993. In 1995 I commenced a
Master of Arts degree through Charles Sturt University: Bathurst by distance education.
I was appointed as a Eucharistic Assistant at Christ Church Anglican church,
Warrnambool in 1990, and commissioned as a primary school religious education teacher
in 1991.
I have been involved with amateur theatre since 1974 when I took part in the Geelong
Musical Comedy Company's (GMCC) production of the musical "Oliver" and had my
first lines "You're too late, he's gorn!". It was in this particular show that I met the lady
who eventually became my wife. Since "Oliver" I have been in several shows as actor
with GMCC (Black Eagle in 'Rose Marie', Perchik in 'Fiddler on the Roof', Mr
Sowerberry in the 1983 production of 'Oliver', a bit player in 'My Fair Lady'), chorus
master ("Irene" and "Kiss Me Kate" for GMCC and "My Fair Lady" for WTC), musical
director ("Annie Get Your Gun" for GMCC and "Irene" for WTC), stage manager
(GMCC & Lyric shows and concerts in Geelong, and Brauer Secondary College in
Warrnambool as well as concerts for the Warrnambool City Council), and (once only!)
set designer with "Orpheus and the Underworld" for GMCC. I have compered the Senior
Vocal heats and Fletcher Jones Memorial Aria for the Warrnambool Eisteddfod 1991-4,
and 1996 (committee member 1994-5), and in 1993 narrated "Tubby The Tuba" for the
Melbourne Youth Orchestra at the Warrnambool PAC.
We relocated back to Geelong in November 1998 when we officially took over our brand
new home at 30 Clydesdale Way, Highton.
In 1999, I was commissioned as a eucharistic assistant and lector, elected to St Paul's
Anglican Church, Geelong, vestry. In 2000 was elected a (people's) church warden,
returning to the vestry in 2002. Was appointed as Synod representitive for St Paul's in
2003 - a 3-year appointment.
I have continued to be employed by Deakin University.
To keep myself occupied I write socio/historical stories about some of my ancestors, John
Whiting, William Humble JP and his wife Emma Strong, Alf Collins and George Bruce,
as well as digging in the garden - for the exercise!217
Noted events in his life were:
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• He resided at 494 Ryrie Street 1948-abt 1967 in East Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
• He was baptised into the rites of the Presbyterian Church in 1948 in the lounge room of
'Morcambe', 341 Ryrie Street, Geelong.217
• He was confirmed into the rites of the (then) Church of England about 1962 in St
Matthew's Anglican Church, East Geelong, Victoria, Australia. 218 Confirmed by the
Bishop of Bendigo (apparently it was traditional to invite this bishop, rather than one
of the Melbourne Diocese bishops).
• He was Anglican.
• He was educated at Wesley Methodist Church kindergarten in 1952-1953 in Geelong,
Victoria, Australia.
• He was educated at Swanston Street State School in 1954-1958.217 Attended years 1-5
• He was educated at Geelong College in 1959-1963 in Newtown, Victoria, Australia.
Completion of primary education (year 6), and first four years of secondary.
• He was educated at Geelong High School in 1964-1965 in East Geelong, Victoria,
Australia.217 Completion of secondary education
• He worked as a salesman, driver, consultant in 1966-1988 in Geelong And
Warrnambool.
• He resided at (New) 'Morcambe', 345 Ryrie Street about 1967-1974 in Geelong,
Victoria, Australia.
• He resided at 'Milliara', 12-18 Hitchcock Avenue in 1974-1982 in Barwon Heads,
Victoria, Australia.
• He resided at 312 Shannon Avenue in 1982-1985 in Newtown, Victoria, Australia.
• He resided at 60 Queens Road in 1985-1988 in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia.
• He resided at 241 Japan Street in 1988-1993 in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia.
• He worked as a full-time tertiary undergraduate student (mature-age) in 1988-1990 in
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia.
• He was educated at Deakin University in 1988-1990 in Warrnambool, Victoria,
Australia.217 Bachelor of Arts (Management Communication) awarded in 1991.
• He was educated at Deakin University in 1992 in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia. 217
Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) awarded in 1993
• He resided at 5 Caroville Drive in 1993-1998 in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia.
• He was employed as a sessional tutor, lecturer and marker (Associate lecturer) in 19912000 in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia.
• He was educated at Charles Sturt University in 1994-1998 in Bathurst, New South
Wales.217 Master of Arts (Organisational Communication) awarded 1999. Degree
done in 'off-campus' mode.
• He resided at 30 Clydesdale Way in 1998-2004 in Highton, Victoria, Australia.
• He was employed as an associate lecturer, Deakin University 2000 on in Geelong,
Victoria, Australia.
• He resided at 15 Kurrajong Court from 2004 in Grovedale, Victoria, Australia.
• He enjoyed hobbies. genealogy
Geoffrey married Roslyn Gaye McGee-[1112] [MRIN:1], daughter of Alf McGee[1494] and Claire Nicolle-[119], on 3 Oct 1981 in St Andrew's Uniting Church,
Geelong, Victoria, Australia.219 Roslyn was born on 5 May 1953 in Wallaroo, South
Australia, Australia 220 and was christened from 1953 to 1980 in Church of England,
Wallaroo, Sth Australia - St Andrews Uniting Church, Geelong, Victoria. Another
name for Roslyn is Ros, Roz, Rozzy.
Marriage Notes: Best Men were Peter Riley and Mark Ward, and Maids of Honour were Jodie
Ward and Felicity Humble. Officiating minister was Rev'd Alex Hodgeson. St Andrews Uniting
Church was chosen as it was the 'Humble church' attended by George and Florence Humble for
many years, and where the memorial window to George was located. Also, Florence had donated
the communion table to commemorate the last communion taken by her father at that church.
Noted events in her life were:
• She was Anglican.
• She was baptised Church of England in 1953 in Wallaroo, South Australia, Australia.
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These documents were destroyed in a house fire at Ballarat circa 1965.
She was baptised Uniting Church of Australia in 1981 in St Andrew's Uniting Church,
Geelong, Victoria, Australia. As the original documents were destroyed, Roslyn had
to be baptized again as well as confirmed to meet the marriage requirements of the
Uniting Church of Australia.
She was confirmed Anglican in 1985 in Christ Church Anglican Church, Warrnambool,
Victoria, Australia. To make her a 'real Anglican', she undertook to be confirmed
again, this time with the laying-on of hands by the Bishop of Ballarat, John
Hazelwood.
She was employed as an Administration Officer (Post Graduate), Logistics
Management Group in 1999-2002 in RMIT Business Faculty, School Of Marketing,
Melbourne.
She was employed as a Manager, Projects & Resources from 2002 in CIRCLE, RMIT,
Melbourne, Victoria. CIRCLE is the acronym for Collaborative Institute for
Research, Consulting and Learning in Evaluation.
She was educated. BA
ii. Felicity Evelyn Humble-[2089] was born on 13 Oct 1953 in Geelong Hospital,
Geelong, Victoria, Australia and was christened about 1954 in 345 Ryrie Street,
Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Another name for Felicity is Flick, Flicka, 'Pudden'.
General Notes: Achieved Bachelor of Nursing, 1992, Masters degree 2000.
I remember being with Dad when we collected Mum and Flick from the hospital after her
birth. We were in Granny's old 1940s Austin Princess car -- I remember that it was a
small limousine, had huge headlights, and was driven by someone other than Dad. And
we collected them from Kardinia House as I recall. It had just been built and was
considered to be 'state of the art' in hospitals.
Noted events in her life were:
• She was employed. Psychiatric nurse, university associate lecturer
• She was educated. DipAppSci (AdPsychNur); BNur.
• She resided at 9 Saratoga Avenue 1990 on in Barwon Heads, Victoria, Australia.
131. Keith Collins-[2321] (Violet Ruby Pearl Bruce 5, George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born on
22 Mar 1921 in Young, New South Wales, Australia, 195 died on 10 Feb 2005 in Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia at age 83, and was buried on 18 Feb 2005 in Woronora Cemetery, Sutherland, New South Wales,
Australia. Another name for Keith was Alfred Keith.
Noted events in his life were:
• He served in the military in the Australian Army from 1942 to 1946. 195 Rank, Sapper; Service no
NX130007, additional service no N200416. Posting at discharge 60 A FD PK COY.
Keith married Mavis Joyce Snell-[2329] [MRIN:264], daughter of Morris George Snell-[2339] and
Rose Millicent Sanways-[2340], on 21 Sep 1946 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Mavis was
born on 12 Feb 1924 in Lacemba, New South Wales, Australia.
Children from this marriage were:
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209 F
i. Barbara Joy Collins-[2330] was born on 10 Aug 1947 in Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia.
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210 M
ii. Gregory Keith Collins-[2331] was born on 16 Oct 1957 in Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia.
132. Charles Wesley Cheney-[4274] (Charles James George (Pte) 5, George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander
1
) was born on 10 Jul 1909 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, died on 6 Sep 1984 in Sydney,
New South Wales, Australia 200 at age 75, and was buried about 8 Sep 1984 in Woronora Cemetery,
Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia.200 Other names for Charles were Charles Wesley Bruce Cheney,
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and Samuel LYE. 201
General Notes: He was an 'ex-nuptial' child resulting from a (brief) relationship when his natural
parents were both 18. Apparently there was a court case at Wagga relating to his birth about
October 1909; his birth was never officially registered, although it was recorded. He may have
subsequently been adopted by his stepfather Samuel Robert Lloyd, but this seems unlikely as
Arthur Charles Leitch Baylis had to provide permission for him to marry in 1929 as his legal
guardian. Charles was still under age (less than 21) at that time, and his natural mother had died
four years prior.
Alice Lloyd (nee Cheney), his mother, was granted a pension of £1 per fortnight from 2 December
1917, following his natural father's (Charles Bruce) death in action during WWI, until 9 July 1925
at which time he would have turned 16 and the pension automatically ceased as by this age he
would be expected to be employed and self-sufficient.
The Victory Medal and Memorial Plaque was sent to Mrs A.A. Lloyd (his mother) for them 'to be
held in trust for his son, Charles Wesley Cheney'. Mrs Lloyd was shown as living in Whiting
Street, Gore Hill, but the boy was at Hotham Parade, Gore Hill. Possibly this was the home of his
guardian. At the time of the pension application, Alice Lloyd's address is shown as Hotham
Parade, so perhaps the family had moved from one to the other at about the same time. Another
theory is that Hotham Parade was the address of Alice Jane Cheney, Alice Lloyd's mother, as that
is the address on her evidence record as well.
On the marriage certificate to Lorraine Harvey, Charles is also shown as Samuel Lye. He appears
to have adopted this name for some reason. Otherwise he appears to have retained his mother's
surname and his own Christian name. His stepfather Samuel Lloyd also took the name Lye for
some reason, and several of his descendents still carry that name.
Research Notes: Death certificate unavailble as his death is less than 30 years ago.
Medical Notes: Was cremated after death at the Woronora Crematorium, Sutherland, in Sydney.
Noted events in his life were:
• He was adopted after 1911 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Possibly by Arthur Charles
Leitch Baylis, who was noted as 'guardian' when Charles was first married, and had to provide
permission for the union. Also possible he was living at Hotham Parade, Gore Hill?
• He resided at Hotham Parade, Gore Hill in 1917 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.83 His
mother was living at Whiting Street, Gore Hill at this time.
• He received a pension War Pension on 2 Dec 1917-9 Jul 1925 in Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia.221 Payment of 20/- per fortnight was granted to his mother, Alice Lloyd.
• He resided at Gore Hill in 1929 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. 201
• He resided at 31 Charles Street, Harbord in 1936 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. 202
Place of residence as shown on marriage certificate
• He worked as a brick setter in 1929-1936 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.201, 202 The
occupation appears on both marriage certificates.
• He was buried at the Woronora General Cemetary & Crematorium in Sydney, New South
Wales, Australia in Sep 1984.222 He was cremated and his ashes placed in an area called Wall
of Memories, panel 20, niche 171.
Charles married Lorraine Violet Harvey-[4244] [MRIN:1209], daughter of William John Harvey[5875] and Sarah Camillia Thompson-[5876], on 25 Nov 1929 in Crows Nest, North Sydney, New
South Wales, Australia.201 The marriage ended in divorce before 1936. Lorraine was born about 1912
in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.201
Marriage Notes: They were married at the Presbyterian Church at Crows Nest, North Sydney by
the Rev'd Alex Clark. As both were under legal age, they had to have parental/guardianship
consent to marry. In the groom's case, the consent of Arthur Charles Leitch Baylis, as guardian of
the bridegroom, was given in writing. Permission by the bride's father, William John Harvey was
also provided. Witnesses were S. Harvey (bride's mother) and W.J. Harvey (bride's father). The
groom signed his name as 'S. Lye'. Given the use of pseudonym and the age of the couple, perhaps
this was a 'shotgun' wedding, and he changed his name to avoid any future consequences? It also
appears that after the birth of their child, Lorraine returned to her parents' home, and not to the
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home of the groom. They were divorced at some stage after this, and before Charles remarried in
1935.201
Noted events in her life were:
• She resided at Longueville before 1929 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. 201 prior to being
married
• She worked as a home duties before 1929 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. 201
The child from this marriage was:
211 M
i. Son Cheney-[5947] was born about 1929 in Crows Nest, North Sydney, New South
Wales, Australia and died about 1929 in Crows Nest, North Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia.
General Notes: There does not appear to be any registration for either birth or death possible that the child was still-born and as such was never registered. I have assumed
this until proven otherwise. The birth comes from family 'legend'.
Charles Charles never married. Mabelle Maude Widerstrom Bedford-[4106] [MRIN:1176],
daughter of Alfred William Bedford-[5872] and Mabelle Effie Christopher-[5873], on 11 Dec 1936
in Office of the District Registrar, Manly Court House, New South Wales, Australia. 202 Mabelle was
born about 1901 in Murrurundi, New South Wales, Australia and died on 18 Oct 1985 in Sydney, New
South Wales, Australia 223 about age 84. Another name for Mabelle was Covel. 202
Marriage Notes: Witnesses to this marriage were Samuel R. Lye (groom's step-father) and Violet
R Watt (possibly a sister of Edna May Watt who had married Charles' step brother Robert George
Lye aka Lloyd). Both parties had been previously divorced. 202
Noted events in her life were:
• She resided at 'Eden', 7 Dowling Street, Harbord in 1936 in Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia.202 address prior to marriage
Children from this marriage were:
212 F
i. Patricia Cheney-[6072] was born after 1936 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
213 F
ii. Janet Cheney-[6073] was born after 1936 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
214 F
iii. Barbara Ann Cheney-[5895] was born after 1936 in New South Wales, Australia and
died in 1942 in Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia 224.
133. Irene Olive Bruce-[4230] (Allan Ronald William 5, George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born
in 1924 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and died in 1988 at age 64.
Irene married James Nichols-[4229] [MRIN:1204].
Children from this marriage were:
+
215 F
i. Jennifer Nichols-[4228] .
+
216 M
ii. Bruce Nichols-[4223] was born about 1957.
134. Audrey Jean Bruce-[4216] (Allan Ronald William 5, George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born
about 1926.
Audrey married Alfred William Foster Benson-[4215] [MRIN:1201].
Children from this marriage were:
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217 F
i. Jillian Benson-[4212] was born about 1955.
+
218 F
ii. Robyn Gay Benson-[4208] was born about 1959.
135. Laurence Allen Bruce-[4204] (Allan Ronald William 5, George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was
born about 1929 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Laurence married Gwen Dowding-[4203] [MRIN:1198].
Children from this marriage were:
+
219 F
i. Kathlene Bruce-[4202] was born about 1957.
+
220 F
ii. Michelle Bruce-[4191] was born about 1960.
+
221 M
iii. Peter Bruce-[4186] .
136. Jocelyn Bruce-[4182] (Allan Ronald William 5, George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born about
1932.
Jocelyn married John Alan McLean-[4181] [MRIN:1194]. John was born about 1930 and died about
1994 about age 64.
Children from this marriage were:
222 F
i. Julie McLean-[4180] was born about 1956 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Julie married Kenneth Warwick Mundy-[4179] [MRIN:1193]. Kenneth was born
about 1951.
+
223 M
ii. John Alan McLean-[4178] was born about 1959 in Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia.
137. Wallace Reginald Menz-[874] (Florrie Gertrude Jane Bruce 5, George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander
1
) was born on 2 Sep 1926 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia and died on 15 Aug 1988 in
Coolah, New South Wales at age 61. The cause of his death was result of a tree-felling accident.
Wallace married Pauline Joan Pendrick-[4964] [MRIN:1423] on 16 Apr 1955.
Children from this marriage were:
+
224 M
i. Barry Reginald Menz-[4963] was born on 12 Nov 1955.
+
225 F
ii. Barbara Ann Menz-[4958] was born on 8 Mar 1957.
+
226 F
iii. Lynette Gai Menz-[4953] was born on 16 Jan 1959.
+
227 F
iv. Jennifer Faye Menz-[4949] was born on 6 May 1960.
+
228 M
v. Trevor John Menz-[4945] was born on 16 Mar 1962.
+
229 M
vi. Ian Douglas Menz-[4941] was born on 18 Jan 1964.
Wallace next married Florence Emilia Cooper-[4938] [MRIN:421] in 1976.
Children from this marriage were:
230 M
i. Peter Reginald Menz-[4937] was born on 26 Dec 1967.
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231 F

ii. Heather Ruth Menz-[4936] was born on 15 Jan 1972.
138. Maxwell Arthur Menz-[875] (Florrie Gertrude Jane Bruce 5, George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1)
was born on 7 Jan 1928 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.
Maxwell married Betty Jean White-[4931] [MRIN:1408] on 4 Sep 1948.
The child from this marriage was:
232 F
i. Robyn Maxine Menz-[4930] was born on 4 Jun 1949.
Robyn married Gerry Murray-[4929] [MRIN:1407].
Maxwell next married Katrina Skaljin-[4928] [MRIN:1406] on 6 Jan 1978.
The child from this marriage was:
233 F
i. Julie Ann Menz-[4927] was born on 19 Nov 1975.
Julie married in 1998 in Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia.
140. Richard Keith Menz-[877] (Florrie Gertrude Jane Bruce 5, George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1)
was born on 13 Mar 1929 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.
Richard married Katherine Ann Redman-[4926] [MRIN:1404] in 1955 in Wagga Wagga, New South
Wales, Australia.
Children from this marriage were:
+
234 F
i. Debra Ann Menz-[4924] was born on 6 Nov 1960 and died on 29 Jan 1996 at age 35.
+
235 F
ii. Joy Diane Menz-[4918] was born on 17 Nov 1965.
Richard next married Helen Agnes Carvolth-[4913] [MRIN:1400] in 1968 in Sydney, New South
Wales, Australia.
Children from this marriage were:
+
236 M
i. Keith Allen Menz-[4912] was born on 23 May 1965.
+
237 F
ii. Lorraine Anne Menz-[4908] was born on 27 Sep 1967.
+
238 F
iii. Pauline Narelle Menz-[4903] was born on 30 Apr 1969.
+
239 F
iv. Sharon Ivy Menz-[4898] was born on 16 Dec 1972.
141. Dorothy Jean Menz-[878] (Florrie Gertrude Jane Bruce 5, George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1)
was born on 17 Apr 1938 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.
Dorothy married Donald Martin Sloan-[4895] [MRIN:1395] on 28 Sep 1962.
Children from this marriage were:
240 F
i. Linda Jane Sloan-[4894] was born on 16 May 1963.
Linda married Raymond Dabinett-[4893] [MRIN:1394] on 15 Mar 1986.
241 M
ii. Scott Lindsay Sloan-[4892] was born on 29 Dec 1966.
Scott married Tania Omicioullo-[4891] [MRIN:1393] on 12 Apr 1992.
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142. Mavis Joyce Menz-[4890] (Florrie Gertrude Jane Bruce 5, George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1)
was born on 24 Dec 1942 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.
Mavis married Edward Harper-[4889] [MRIN:1392] on 1 Jul 1961. Another name for Edward is
Ted.
Children from this marriage were:
242 F
i. Robyn Harper-[4888] .
243 M
ii. Shane Harper-[4887] .
244 F
iii. Cheryl-Lee Harper-[4886] .
245 M
iv. John Harper-[4885] .
Mavis next married Eric Keith Burgers-[4884] [MRIN:1391], son of ? Burgers-[4883] and Unknown,
on 12 Jul 1986.
Mavis next married Noel Burgers-[4882] [MRIN:1389], son of ? Burgers-[4883] and Unknown.
175. Kevin John Bruce-[910] (John Reginald 5, Alexander 4, Michael 3, James 2, Alexander 1).
Kevin married Janet Margaret Wilson-[1177] [MRIN:703].
Children from this marriage were:
246 M
i. Andrew Stuart Bruce-[1178] .
247 F
ii. Elizabeth Margaret Bruce-[1179] .
248 M
iii. Craig John Bruce-[1181] .
176. Graeme Stuart Bruce-[911] (John Reginald 5, Alexander 4, Michael 3, James 2, Alexander 1).
Graeme married Maria Wilma Fassina-[1182] [MRIN:704].
Children from this marriage were:
249 F
i. Sara Elizabeth Bruce-[1183] .
250 F
ii. Jessica Anne Bruce-[1184] .
177. Robert Sidney Bruce-[912] (John Reginald 5, Alexander 4, Michael 3, James 2, Alexander 1).
Robert married Cathie Marie Legge-[1185] [MRIN:705]. The marriage ended in divorce.
Children from this marriage were:
251 M
i. Christopher David Bruce-[1186] .
252 F
ii. Amy Maree Bruce-[1187] .
Robert next married Kerry Anne Dennis-[1188] [MRIN:707].
Children from this marriage were:
253 F
i. Laura Anne Bruce-[1189] .
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254 F
ii. Emma Kate Bruce-[1190] .
178. Fiona Elizabeth Bruce-[914] (John Reginald 5, Alexander 4, Michael 3, James 2, Alexander 1).
Fiona married Eric John Henry-[1192] [MRIN:708].
Children from this marriage were:
255 M
i. Shane Evan Henry-[1193] .
256 F
ii. Ellen Rae Henry-[1194] .
257 F
iii. Adrienne Lee Henry-[1195] .
Seventh Generation (4th Great-Grandchildren)
209. Barbara Joy Collins-[2330] (Keith Collins 6, Violet Ruby Pearl Bruce 5, George 4, John 3, James 2,
Alexander 1) was born on 10 Aug 1947 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Barbara married Michael Brazenall-[2332] [MRIN:265] on 4 Apr 1970 in Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia. The marriage ended in divorce in May 1995.
Children from this marriage were:
258 F
i. Erin Michele BRAZENALL-[2333] was born on 2 Aug 1972 in Sydney, New South
Wales, Australia.
259 M
ii. Jarrod Mathew Brazenall-[2335] was born on 29 Jan 1975 in Sydney, New South
Wales, Australia.
260 F
iii. Alecia Joy Brazenall-[2336] was born on 20 Oct 1979 in Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia.
210. Gregory Keith Collins-[2331] (Keith Collins 6, Violet Ruby Pearl Bruce 5, George 4, John 3, James 2,
Alexander 1) was born on 16 Oct 1957 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Noted events in his life were:
• He was employed. Engineer
• He was adopted in 1957 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Gregory married Christine Maxwell-[2337] [MRIN:266] in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Christine was born on 4 Apr 1958.
Children from this marriage were:
261 F
i. Ashley Jade Collins-[2338] was born on 4 Jul 1987 in Port Macquarie, New South
Wales, Australia.
262 F
ii. Teri Anne Collins-[1404] was born on 17 Apr 1989 in Port Macquarie, New South
Wales, Australia.
215. Jennifer Nichols-[4228] (Irene Olive Bruce 6, Allan Ronald William 5, George 4, John 3, James 2,
Alexander 1).
Jennifer married Peter Gardner-[4227] [MRIN:1203].
Children from this marriage were:
263 F
i. Tanya Gardner-[4226] was born about 1973.
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264 F
ii. Catherine Gardner-[4225] was born about 1977.
265 F
iii. Lauren Gardner-[4224] was born about 1979.
216. Bruce Nichols-[4223] (Irene Olive Bruce 6, Allan Ronald William 5, George 4, John 3, James 2,
Alexander 1) was born about 1957.
Bruce married Pauline-[4222] [MRIN:1202].
Children from this marriage were:
266 F
i. Samantha Nichols-[4220] was born about 1988.
267 M
ii. Rhys Nichols-[4219] was born about 1991.
217. Jillian Benson-[4212] (Audrey Jean Bruce 6, Allan Ronald William 5, George 4, John 3, James 2,
Alexander 1) was born about 1955.
Jillian married Kevin Nicholson-[4211] [MRIN:1200].
Children from this marriage were:
268 M
i. Rowan Nicholson-[4210] was born about 1984.
269 F
ii. Lydia Nicholson-[4209] was born about 1986.
218. Robyn Gay Benson-[4208] (Audrey Jean Bruce 6, Allan Ronald William 5, George 4, John 3, James 2,
Alexander 1) was born about 1959.
Robyn married David Maher-[4207] [MRIN:1199].
Children from this marriage were:
270 M
i. Matthew Maher-[4206] was born about 1991.
271 F
ii. Rebecca Maher-[4205] was born about 1991.
219. Kathlene Bruce-[4202] (Laurence Allen 6, Allan Ronald William 5, George 4, John 3, James 2,
Alexander 1) was born about 1957.
Kathlene married Michael Dugan-[4200] [MRIN:1197].
Children from this marriage were:
272 M
i. Mark Dugan-[4193] was born about 1986.
273 M
ii. Thomas Dugan-[4192] was born about 1988.
220. Michelle Bruce-[4191] (Laurence Allen 6, Allan Ronald William 5, George 4, John 3, James 2,
Alexander 1) was born about 1960.
Michelle married Graeme Stainley-[4190] [MRIN:1196].
Children from this marriage were:
274 F
i. Kate Stainley-[4189] was born about 1988.
275 M
ii. Joshua Stainley-[4188] was born about 1991.
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276 F

iii. Hannah Stainley-[4187] was born about 1995.
221. Peter Bruce-[4186] (Laurence Allen 6, Allan Ronald William 5, George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander
1
).
Peter married Rhonda-[4185] [MRIN:1195].
Children from this marriage were:
277 M
i. Andrew Bruce-[4184] .
278 M
ii. Patrick Bruce-[4183] .
223. John Alan McLean-[4178] (Jocelyn Bruce 6, Allan Ronald William 5, George 4, John 3, James 2,
Alexander 1) was born about 1959 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
John married Susan Joy King-[4177] [MRIN:1192]. Susan was born about 1960.
Children from this marriage were:
279 F
i. Sarah Louise McLean-[4176] was born about 1986.
280 F
ii. Jenna Lee McLean-[4175] was born about 1988.
224. Barry Reginald Menz-[4963] (Wallace Reginald Menz 6, Florrie Gertrude Jane Bruce 5, George 4,
John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born on 12 Nov 1955.
Barry married Raylene Beth Arnold-[4962] [MRIN:1416] on 11 Sep 1976. Raylene was born on 16
Aug 1955.
Children from this marriage were:
281 M
i. Nathan Barry Menz-[4961] was born on 29 Mar 1979.
282 F
ii. Brodie Alisha Menz-[4960] was born on 21 May 1981.
283 F
iii. Melanie Beth Menz-[4959] was born on 28 Mar 1983.
225. Barbara Ann Menz-[4958] (Wallace Reginald Menz 6, Florrie Gertrude Jane Bruce 5, George 4, John
3
, James 2, Alexander 1) was born on 8 Mar 1957.
Barbara married Darryle Alan Walker-[4957] [MRIN:1410] on 21 Apr 1979. Darryle was born on 14
Jun 1957.
Children from this marriage were:
+
284 F
i. Rebecca Ann Walker-[4956] was born on 7 May 1980.
285 M
ii. Benjamin Kane Walker-[4954] was born on 26 Jul 1982.
226. Lynette Gai Menz-[4953] (Wallace Reginald Menz 6, Florrie Gertrude Jane Bruce 5, George 4, John 3,
James 2, Alexander 1) was born on 16 Jan 1959.
Lynette married Kenneth Malcolm Chalker-[4952] [MRIN:1140] in 1987. Kenneth was born on 10
Dec 1957.
Children from this marriage were:
286 M
i. Stuart Malcolm Chalker-[4950] was born on 29 Jul 1988.
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287 F

ii. Meghan Chalker-[4951] was born on 23 Mar 1991.
227. Jennifer Faye Menz-[4949] (Wallace Reginald Menz 6, Florrie Gertrude Jane Bruce 5, George 4,
John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born on 6 May 1960.
Jennifer married Peter Eric Fulmer-[4948] [MRIN:826] on 21 Apr 1989. Peter was born on 18 Jun
1963.
Children from this marriage were:
288 F
i. Pauline Marie Fulmer-[4947] was born on 11 Aug 1991.
289 F
ii. Kayla Elsie Fulmer-[4946] was born on 17 Apr 1996.
228. Trevor John Menz-[4945] (Wallace Reginald Menz 6, Florrie Gertrude Jane Bruce 5, George 4, John
3
, James 2, Alexander 1) was born on 16 Mar 1962.
Trevor married Karen Franci Stockbridge-[4944] [MRIN:745] on 15 Sep 1990. Karen was born on
11 Dec 1968.
Children from this marriage were:
290 M
i. Andrew John Menz-[4943] was born on 10 Mar 1990.
291 M
ii. Jason Lee Menz-[4942] was born on 18 Mar 1995.
229. Ian Douglas Menz-[4941] (Wallace Reginald Menz 6, Florrie Gertrude Jane Bruce 5, George 4, John
3
, James 2, Alexander 1) was born on 18 Jan 1964.
Ian married Wendy Lee Stimson-[4940] [MRIN:441] on 19 Sep 1992. Wendy was born on 17 Jun
1964.
The child from this marriage was:
292 F
i. Holly Rose Menz-[4939] was born on 16 Jun 1997.
231. Heather Ruth Menz-[4936] (Wallace Reginald Menz 6, Florrie Gertrude Jane Bruce 5, George 4,
John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born on 15 Jan 1972.
Heather married Darren Steven Faint-[4935] [MRIN:1409] on 12 Oct 1996. Darren was born on 3
Apr 1974.
Children from this marriage were:
293 F
i. Jesica Emilia Faint-[4934] was born on 8 Feb 1994.
General Notes: She was issue from a previous relationship.
294 F
ii. Rebecca Amy Faint-[4933] was born on 23 Dec 1996.
295 M
iii. Steven Darren Faint-[4932] was born on 23 Dec 1996.
234. Debra Ann Menz-[4924] (Richard Keith Menz 6, Florrie Gertrude Jane Bruce 5, George 4, John 3,
James 2, Alexander 1) was born on 6 Nov 1960 and died on 29 Jan 1996 at age 35. The cause of her death
was Bowel cancer.
Debra married Barry Moore-[4923] [MRIN:1402] on 23 Aug 1980.
Children from this marriage were:
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296 M

i. Matthew Barry Moore-[4922] was born on 18 Apr 1980.
297 F
ii. Rachael Louise Moore-[4921] was born on 20 Dec 1981.
298 F
iii. Samantha Grace Moore-[4920] was born on 3 Aug 1986.
299 M
iv. Christpher Douglas Moore-[4919] was born on 10 Jul 1988.
235. Joy Diane Menz-[4918] (Richard Keith Menz 6, Florrie Gertrude Jane Bruce 5, George 4, John 3,
James 2, Alexander 1) was born on 17 Nov 1965.
Joy married Mark Deadmeade-[4917] [MRIN:1401].
Children from this marriage were:
300 M
i. Simon Menz-[4916] was born on 15 Nov 1984.
301 F
ii. Amy Elizabeth Menz-[4915] was born on 1 Feb 1991.
302 M
iii. Sean Phillip Deadmeade-[4914] was born on 20 Dec 1994.
236. Keith Allen Menz-[4912] (Richard Keith Menz 6, Florrie Gertrude Jane Bruce 5, George 4, John 3,
James 2, Alexander 1) was born on 23 May 1965.
Keith married Sharleen Margaret Harvey-[4911] [MRIN:1399] on 10 Jun 1989.
Children from this marriage were:
303 F
i. Sarah Louise Menz-[4910] was born on 23 Oct 1988.
304 M
ii. Joshua Matthew Menz-[4909] was born on 24 Jul 1994.
237. Lorraine Anne Menz-[4908] (Richard Keith Menz 6, Florrie Gertrude Jane Bruce 5, George 4, John 3,
James 2, Alexander 1) was born on 27 Sep 1967.
Lorraine married Gregory Francis-[4907] [MRIN:1398] on 22 Feb 1986.
Children from this marriage were:
305 F
i. Amanda Kate Francis-[4906] was born on 28 Jan 1987.
306 F
ii. Megan Anne Francis-[4905] was born on 27 Jul 1990.
307 F
iii. Debrah Grace Francis-[4904] was born on 9 Oct 1998.
238. Pauline Narelle Menz-[4903] (Richard Keith Menz 6, Florrie Gertrude Jane Bruce 5, George 4, John 3,
James 2, Alexander 1) was born on 30 Apr 1969.
Pauline married Kevin Vincent Ritchie-[4902] [MRIN:1397] on 22 Oct 1990.
Children from this marriage were:
308 F
i. April Louise Ritchie-[4901] was born on 11 Jun 1990.
309 M
ii. Patrick Dillon Ritchie-[4900] was born on 15 Sep 1993.
310 F
iii. Leonie Ruby Ritchie-[4899] was born on 19 Jul 1995.
239. Sharon Ivy Menz-[4898] (Richard Keith Menz 6, Florrie Gertrude Jane Bruce 5, George 4, John 3,
James 2, Alexander 1) was born on 16 Dec 1972.
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Sharon married Gregory Cockerell-[4897] [MRIN:1396].
The child from this marriage was:
311 F
i. Krystal Rebecca Cockerell-[4896] was born on 6 Aug 1998.
Eighth Generation (5th Great-Grandchildren)
284. Rebecca Ann Walker-[4956] (Barbara Ann Menz 7, Wallace Reginald Menz 6, Florrie Gertrude Jane
Bruce 5, George 4, John 3, James 2, Alexander 1) was born on 7 May 1980.
Rebecca had a child.
Their child was:
312 M
i. Bradley Evan Walker-[4955] was born on 11 Jun 1999.
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Additional Information: Son of Wensley Thomas and Louise A. Humble; husband of
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Commemorative Information
Cemetery: CHIEVRES COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Chievres, Hainaut, Belgium
Grave Reference/
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Location: Chievres Communal Cemetery is located 15 km north west of Mons on the
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of the Luftwaffe, and the men buried in the cemetery are airman who were shot down in
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New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1886/27939.
Warlencourt Military Cemetery, France.
(In Memory of
JOHN WENSLEY HUMBLE
Pilot Officer
170143
Nav.
578 Sqdn., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
who died on
Sunday, 13th August 1944. Age 35.
Additional Information: Son of Wensley Thomas and Louise A. Humble; husband of
Edith Mary Humble. of Woolavington, Somerset.
Commemorative Information
Cemetery: CHIEVRES COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Chievres, Hainaut, Belgium
Grave Reference/
Panel Number: Grave 38.
Location: Chievres Communal Cemetery is located 15 km north west of Mons on the
N525 a road leading from the N56 connecting Mons to Ath. From Mons the N56
Chaussee de Mons leads for 22 km to the left hand turning onto the N525 Grande Rue. 2
km along the N525 lies the village of Chievres. The cemetery is located immediately
before entering the village on the right hand side of the Grande Rue.
Historical Information: There was at Chievres from 1941 onwards an important air base
of the Luftwaffe, and the men buried in the cemetery are airman who were shot down in
raids upon that airfield, which was attacked twenty-one times by the Allies between
November 1943 and 3rd September, 1944. There are now over 50, 1939-45 war casualties
commemorated in this site.),
http/yard.ccta.gov.uk/cwgc/register.nsf/wwwcreatservicedetails?openagent&1458554.
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New South Wales Death Certificate, 1977/14741.
New South Wales Marriage Certificate, 1909/2708.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1890/35031.
Tyne Cot British Military Cemetery, Passchendale, Belgium, Plot 44, Row F, Grave 14.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1893/35870.
New South Wales Marriage Certificate, 1923/1022.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1895/27708.
New South Wales Death Certificate, 1913/4582.
Ibid, 1903/4582.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1898/16663.
Wagga Wagga Family History Group records.
New South Wales Marriage Certificate, 1925/7890.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1901/27208.
New South Wales Death Certificate, 1902/7890.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1904/7767.
New South Wales Death Certificate, 1904/11360.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1907/18948.
New South Wales Marriage Certificate, 1928/11762.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1873/6131.
New South Wales Marriage Certificate, 1939/3282.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1889/21585.
Ibid, 1891/15341.
New South Wales Marriage Certificate, 1921/6190.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1894/12721.
New South Wales Death Certificate, 1968/12128.
Victorian Marriage Certificate, 1919/215.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1897/2984.
New South Wales Marriage Certificate, 1918/1046.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1899/20718.
New South Wales Marriage Certificate, 1922/6190.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1901/31440.
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New South Wales Marriage Certificate, 1929/15861.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1905/38528.
New South Wales Death Certificate.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1887/28571.
New South Wales Marriage Certificate, 1931/14392.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1891/32705.
New South Wales Marriage Certificate, 1916/15899.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1893/25952.
New South Wales Death Certificate, 1893/10502.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1894/31380.
New South Wales Marriage Certificate, 1923/15647.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1895/28370.
New South Wales Marriage Certificate, 1920/6007.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1896/8143.
New South Wales Death Certificate, 1929/11200.
New South Wales Marriage Certificate, 1918/11743.
New South Wales Death Certificate, 1909/7317.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1900/7153.
New South Wales Death Certificate, 1931/12677.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1901/29316.
Ibid, 1904/17372.
New South Wales Marriage Certificate, 1923/6708.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1905/3853.
New South Wales Marriage Certificate, 1923/5159.
New South Wales Death Certificate, 1916/15811.
Ibid, 1917/4330.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1895/22792.
Ibid, 1897/12636.
New South Wales Marriage Certificate, 1927/19733.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1899/3508.
New South Wales Death Certificate, 1899/5762.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1900/31839.
New South Wales Marriage Certificate, 1936/18165.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1904/12600.
New South Wales Death Certificate, 1918/3002.
New South Wales Marriage Certificate, 1935/15197.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1871/11619.
New South Wales Death Certificate, 1926/18665.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1895/26068.
Ibid, 1897/15782.
Ibid, 1898/33938.
Ibid, 1901/16153.
Ibid, 1903/724.
New South Wales Death Certificate, 1903/7563.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1904/15827.
Ibid, 1865/15781.
New South Wales Death Certificate, 1944/5886.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1894/3495.
Ibid, 1898/18605.
Ibid, 1903/18671.
Ibid, 1897/747.
Ibid, 1900/28902.
New South Wales Marriage Certificate, 1925/14411.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1901/16321.
Ibid, 1902/9634.
Ibid, 1903/18655.
New South Wales Death Certificate, 1903/12862.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1887/22399.
Ibid, 1879/24535.
Ibid, 1887/28766.
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New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1913/11887.
Victorian Death Certificate, 30902/1997.
Marriage Certificate.
Department of Veterans' Affairs, 13 August 2003.
National Archives of Australia, Series C138/3; Item R106976 (Box 7730).
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1891/35216.
New South Wales Death Certificate, 1925/16715.
(Relating to details about Cheney burials at the cemetery.), 17 Jul 2003.
Cemetery Records.
New South Wales Marriage Certificate, 1929/16187.
Ibid, 1936/20945.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1895/17609.
Victorian Birth Certificate, 1896/24488.
New South Wales Birth Certificate, 1891/20505.
New South Wales Death Certificate, 1972/58146.
Family.
Australian Defence Force Archives (Records held by the Soldier Career Management
Agency).
Extract of Entry, 11667/19.
Victorian Birth Certificate, 1919/11667.
Baptismal Certificate.
Death Certificate, 21516/1993.
Bert Keith (ed), The Geelong College 1861-1961 (Geelong, The Geelong College Council
& The Old Geelong Collegians' Asociation, 1961), p 193.
National Archives of Australia.
Victorian Birth Certificate, 35040/1948.
Baptismal Certificate, 1948.
Personal Reminiscences.
Confirmation Certificate, 30 April, 1964. St Matthews Church of England, East Geelong.
Victorian Marriage Certificate, 1981/22407.
South Australian Birth Certificate, 1953/7547.
National Archives of Australia, Unpublished records pertaining to application for
pension. Repatriation file pertaining to Charles Bruce, his exnuptial son Charels Wesley
Cheney and his mother Alice Annabelle Lloyd (nee Cheney).
(Email regarding death of Charles Wesley Cheney), 15 July 2003.
Death Notice, Sydney Morning Herald dated 21 Oct 1985.
New South Wales Death Certificate, 1942/18834.
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