Private James Campbell

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29 March 2022

Served and suffered during The Great War, resting at Sandgate Cemetery, have I been forgotten?

68 years ago today, on the Monday afternoon of the 29th March 1954, Private James Campbell, 3rd Battalion (Reg No-2334), coal miner from Teralba Road, West Wallsend, New South Wales and 5 James Street, Hamilton, N.S.W., was laid to rest at Sandgate Cemetery, age 63. METHODIST 4-24. 55.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article134917362 - funeral notice does not state service.

Born at Lambton, New South Wales on the 21st September 1890 to James and Elizabeth Campbell; husband of Doris V Campbell nee Clapham (married 1917, West Wallsend, N.S.W., died?), James enlisted May 1915 at Liverpool, N.S.W.

Admitted to hospital 14.1.1916 (ear trouble, mild, shell shock?).

James was invalided home July 1917, being discharged medically unfit (deafness) on the 10th August 1917.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article134860306 - welcome home.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article134860104 - public welcome home and presentation by the Young Girls' League at the Federal Hall, West Wallsend.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article134864179 - public welcome home by the Patriotic Committee at the West Wallsend School of Arts.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article122216450 - public welcome home.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article122220722 - a social and welcome home and presentation at the Federal Hall, West Wallsend.

Mr. Campbell’s name has been inscribed on the West Wallsend and District Soldier's Memorial (photos, unveiled on the 28th January 1922, 288 names inscribed, 59 Fallen) and The Capt. Clarence Smith Jeffries (V.C.) and Pte. William Matthew Currey (V.C.) Memorial Wall. Name not inscribed on the West Wallsend Methodist Church Roll of Honour.

I located James resting in an unmarked grave, another Forgotten Digger of The Great War, so November 2014 I placed a cross at the gravesite in remembrance of his service and sacrifice for God, King & Country.

I will be submitting an application to DVA asking for a Commonwealth War Graves Plaque, curbing and marble chip to restore Honour and Dignity to Jas.

Younger brother William (35th Battalion, Reg No-752, born 1893, West Wallsend, N.S.W., died?, name inscribed on the West Wallsend Methodist Church Roll of Honour)) also served 1st A.I.F.

Younger brother David Aitken (Royal Garrison Artillery, 36th Brigade, Reg No-178, born 1895, West Wallsend, N.S.W., died 7.7.1968, Hamilton, N.S.W., Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance) also served 1st A.I.F.

Contact with descendants would be greatly appreciated.

Lest We Forget.

Trove Tuesday - Lives lost in Lake Macquarie

 In this post we remember some of those people who have lost their lives  in our Lake.

1878 'COUNTRY NEWS.', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 19 December, p. 6. , viewed 29 Mar 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13426498

1903 'BOATING FATALITY.', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 22 December, p. 5. , viewed 29 Mar 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14588390

The remainder of this long article can be read via the link above.

1933 'FELL OVERBOARD INTO SEA', The Labor Daily (Sydney, NSW : 1924 - 1938), 4 January, p. 5. , viewed 29 Mar 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article237062749

1939 'PROMPT RESCUE BY LAUNCH', Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 28 November, p. 7. , viewed 29 Mar 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article135454500

The remainder of this long article can be read via the link above.

1946 'Child Drowned at Coal Point', Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 4 September, p. 2. , viewed 29 Mar 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article133164268

1952 'Lake Search For Airman's Body', The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954), 29 September, p. 3. , viewed 29 Mar 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article160329081

Private Joseph McLaughlin

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22 March 2022

 2 Forgotten Diggers of The Great War resting at Sandgate Cemetery, will our Honour and Dignity be restored?

70 years ago today, on the Saturday morning of the 22nd March 1952, Private Joseph McLaughlin, 5th Australian Pioneer Battalion (Reg No-4665), baker from Lake View Street, Boolaroo, New South Wales and 20 Sixth Street, Boolaroo, N.S.W., was laid to rest at Sandgate Cemetery, age 57. CATHOLIC 2-59. 60.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article160211095 - funeral notice does not state service.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article133710051 - funeral notice does not state service but indicates Sulphide worker.

Born at Wallsend, New South Wales on the 25th March 1894 to John and Mary McLaughlin; husband of Rachel Jane McLaughlin nee Hawkins (married 1920, New Lambton, N.S.W., died 1967, buried?), Joseph enlisted August 1915 with the 1st Battalion at Newcastle, N.S.W.

Admitted to hospital 28.11.1916 (not stated), 20.6.1918 (trench fever and myalgia - muscle pain).

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article137499540 - report that Joseph admitted to hospital.

Joseph returned home June 1919, being discharged on the 18th August 1919.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article139442659 - welcome home.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article139439144 - public welcome home and presentation of medal at the Sulphide Hall.

Mr. McLaughlin’s name has been inscribed on the Teralba Public School Roll of Honour as McLAUGHLAN and the Sulphide Corporation Pty Ltd Cockle Creek Works Roll of Honour as McLAUGHLAN. Name not inscribed on the Newcastle Operative Bakers' Society Roll of Honour.

I located this Forgotten Digger resting in an unmarked grave, so July 2020 I placed a cross adorned with poppies at the gravesite in remembrance of his service and sacrifice for God, King & Country.

73 years ago today, on the Tuesday afternoon of the 22nd March 1949, Private Henry (Harry) Murphy, 35th Battalion (Reg No-835), labourer or banker at mines from Rothbury, New South Wales and 28 Hudson Street, Hamilton, N.S.W., was laid was laid to rest at Sandgate Cemetery, age 59. CATHOLIC 2-43. 134.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article134354682 - funeral notice states service.

Born at Waterloo, New South Wales on the 13th February 1889 to James and Bridget Murphy; husband of Lucy Murphy nee Daley (married 1921, Newcastle, N.S.W., died 1978, CATHOLIC 2-43. 132, unmarked grave next to Harry), Harry enlisted November 1915 at West Maitland, N.S.W.

Admitted to hospital 27.8.1916 (influenza and bronchitis), 17.5.1918 (meningitis).

Wounded in action - 20.1.1917 (shell shock).

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article133754958 - reported suffering from shell shock.

Invalided to England 30.8.1917 and 7.6.1918.

Harry was invalided home February 1919, being discharged on the 26th September 1919.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article80750401 - welcome home.

Mr. Murphy’s name has been inscribed on the Singleton & District War Memorial.

I located this Forgotten Digger resting in an unmarked grave, so December 2020 I placed a cross adorned with poppies at the gravesite in remembrance of his service and sacrifice for God, King & Country.

I will be submitting applications to DVA asking for Commonwealth War Graves Plaques, curbing and marble chip for these 2 WW1 Heroes to restore their Honour and Dignity.

Lest We Forget.

Monthly Meeting Tomorrow

We are thrilled that local family historian, Professor Maria Northcote, will be joining us as guest speaker via zoom at 2pm tomorrow to show us how we can use Wikipedia for Genealogy.

All members are welcome to attend in person, wearing of masks is encouraged. If you are unwell please stay at home and enjoy the presentation via zoom.

West Wallsend Methodist (Uniting) Church Roll of Honour

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16 March 2022

100 years ago today, on the Sunday afternoon of the 16th March 1919, the West Wallsend Methodist (Uniting) Church Roll of Honour was unveiled, with a very large crowd in attendance.

This historic Roll of Honour is of polished maple, constructed by Messrs. Mackie and Co., Newcastle.
Located at 41 Brown Street, West Wallsend, N.S.W., this magnificent WW1 Roll of Honour has been inscribed with 41 names, 12 designated as paying the supreme sacrifice.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article139651288

If you recognise a name, tell us a story.

Lest We Forget.

Trove Tuesday - Steelworks accident

 Thomas Thoroughgood of Croudace Bay was one of a number of Lake Macquarie residents who suffered a workplace accident. 

1944 'MAN KILLED AT STEEL WORKS', The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954), 2 March, p. 2. , viewed 15 Mar 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article167583292

1944 'STEEL WORKER'S DEATH WAS ACCIDENTAL', The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954), 29 March, p. 2. , viewed 15 Mar 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article167611583

1944 'Family Notices', The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954), 2 March, p. 2. , viewed 15 Mar 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article167583183

1945 'Family Notices', Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 3 March, p. 2. , viewed 15 Mar 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article135011433

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Sergeant Claude William Beck

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6 March 2022

Memorialised at Sandgate Cemetery, have I been forgotten?

105 years ago today, on the 6th March 1917, Sergeant Claude William Beck, 35th Battalion (Reg No-1065), carpenter from Teralba, New South Wales, Died of Wounds at Houplines, Armentières, Northern France, age 24.

Sergeant Claude William Beck

http://www.awm.gov.au/people/rolls/R1650639/ - Roll of Honour.

Born at Teralba, New South Wales on the 5th July 1892 to James (died 1919 - http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article140078190, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article140066517) and Minerva (died 1951 - http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article139508564) Beck of Awaba, N.S.W., Claude enlisted December 1915 at Newcastle, N.S.W.

Older brother Victor David M.M. (13th & 45th Battalions, Reg No-2331, born 1891, died 1965, age 74) resting at the cemetery. BAPTIST-B NW. 32.

Younger brothers Athol Glen Mitchell (20th Battalion & 2nd Australian Machine Gun Battalion, Reg No-340, born 1897, died 1984, district unknown) and Charles Louis (34th Battalion, Reg 1787, born 1893, died 1969, Taree, N.S.W.) also served 1st A.I.F.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article137096909 - Beck brothers mentioned.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article137095384 - brother Athol reported as having returned to duty.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article137098692 - report of the Beck brother's service.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article133887829 - report that brother Athol has been wounded.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article133845540 - report that brother Athol in hospital with mild GSW face & legs.

Claude Wounded in Action - 28.2.1917 (GSW chest).

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article133756029 - reported that Claude had DOW.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article122213408 - report of letter of sympathy for parents.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article159092686 - Newcastle Honor Roll, 35th Battalion's 316 Fallen.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article138156526 - report that brother Athol welcomed home.

Mr. Beck’s name has been inscribed on the Hamilton Superior Public School Roll of Honor - http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article140980720, Book of Gold, Teralba Public School Roll of Honour - http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article138740216, Teralba Soldiers' Memorial (photos, unveiled on the 27th April 1918, 62 names originally inscribed, 8 Fallen, 72 names now inscribed, 17 Fallen), Newcastle Progressive Carpenters & Joiners Roll of Honour and The Capt. Clarence Smith Jeffries (V.C.) and Pte. William Matthew Currey (V.C.) Memorial Wall.

Claude’s Memorial Plaque, which was received by his parents July 1922, has been placed at the Beck gravesite, date unknown, and I have placed poppies in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice of this 35th Battalion Hero for God, King & Country. METHODIST 1 (WESLEYAN) L SE. 2.

Contact with descendants would be greatly appreciated.

Lest We Forget.

Trove Tuesday - A Fishy Story

 This story was posted in The Blue Mountain Echo in 1920.

1920 'Jingles and Jolts.', The Blue Mountain Echo (NSW : 1909 - 1928), 12 November, p. 7. , viewed 01 Mar 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108234635