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North Road Cemetery

Locality: Nailsworth

Phone: +61 8 8344 1051

Address: 1A Cemetery Avenue SA 5083 Nailsworth, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.anglicancemeteries.com

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25.01.2022 A BEQUEST THE ULTIMATE GIFT The history of North Road Cemetery can be traced back almost 170 years. Established and consecrated in 1853, it is one of Adelaide’s oldest and most historically significant cemeteries. Since our inception the cemetery has been self-funded, and we do not receive financial assistance from any external sources. In the past, bequests were a significant source of revenue. It may not generally be known that a bequest may be made to the cemetery in a ...person’s Will. We are deeply committed to the preservation of the history and heritage of our cemetery. Your bequest will help to ensure long term financial security, and the maintenance of this beautiful historic cemetery into the future. Information brochures detailing how to leave a bequest to the cemetery are available at the Cemetery Office. For further information contact the Cemetery Manager. All enquiries are held in the strictest confidence. See more

24.01.2022 A sea of purple has covered the cemetery in the last week. With purple being the colour of remembrance, it seems apt that these beautiful jacaranda trees should bloom in November to coincide with remembrance day

21.01.2022 Well over a century old, these pillars and gates have stood the test of time

20.01.2022 TRAGIC DEATHS : Dr. CHARLES GOSSE Dr. Charles Gosse, son of surgeon Dr. William Gosse and the younger brother of explorer William Christie Gosse, died tragically as a result of a horse and trap accident in Hutt Street. Adelaide born Dr. Gosse was a renowned ophthalmic surgeon who studied medicine in both London and Aberdeen. On Monday 29 June 1885, the doctor was being driven with his 3 year old daughter Mary in the city, when the horses suddenly bolted. The trap mounted the ...footpath, and as the back wheels caught on the kerbing, the carriage jerked backwards. Dr Gosse had been holding his daughter on his lap when the accident happened, and in his haste to get off the carriage as it came to a sudden stop his foot was caught between the step and the splashboard as the vehicle jerked backwards. In his fall, he managed to shield his daughter from harm, and she was uninjured. The coachman, who was thrown onto the road by the sudden stop of the carriage, was also uninjured. Once the carriage came to a stop, it was found that Dr. Gosse had suffered a compound fracture of his ankle with one of the bones protruding through the skin. He was attended by seven of the top doctors in Adelaide, and the ankle was successfully set. The wound was dressed daily, and two days later it was discovered that gangrene had set in. The Doctor’s leg was amputated at the thigh that same day, but his condition deteriorated and he passed away that night, 1 July 1885. He was 36 years old. Dr. Gosse was a member of the board of management of the Adelaide Hospital and the Medical Board, and President of the S.A. branch of the British Medical Association. He was a member of the Committee of the Home for Incurables where in 1884 he laid the foundation stone of a new wing at the Home erected in memory of his father. The doctor was a prominent member of the Adelaide Literary Society, and a member of the Oddfellows Society. Dr. Gosse was well loved and respected by all, and his funeral was attended by over 2,000 people. There were 145 carriages in the funeral procession which was almost 2 miles long. He was buried in the Gosse family plot in Path 9 South. After his death, a Charles Gosse Memorial Fund was established, and from 1916 an annual Dr. Charles Gosse medal was awarded to the best candidate in ophthalmology at the University of Adelaide. See more

19.01.2022 The roses are in bloom!

17.01.2022 The Sunday Mail November 15, 2020 (by Miles Kemp) featured an article detailing the story of Kate Cormack Brown who died in tragic circumstances after a lengthy battle with melancholia. This story came as a result of Wilderness School year 11 students Ella Hazeldine and Havana George who after lengthy research discovered there was no recognition for Kate as one of the Brown sisters, the founding sisters of Wilderness School. Wilderness School today is one of Adelaide’s most ...prestigious girl’s schools. Established by Margaret Hamilton Brown in 1884 with younger sisters Kate, Ethelwyn (Winnie), Annie and Mary (Maimie) all becoming involved in the school. Kate, the second child of James and Mary Brown, was born in Edinburgh, Scotland 8 February 1860. She came to Australia in 1863 with her mother and older sister Margaret following her father who had arrived earlier. She qualified as a teacher in 1879 and was appointed to the Advanced School for Girls. She suffered a nervous breakdown in 1882, from which she appeared to recover after treatment. By 1890, she had joined her sister Margaret as a teacher at Wilderness School. In July 1890, Kate was diagnosed with ‘melancholia’, now known as ‘depression’, the treatment at the time was rest and travel. On several occasions she spent time at the Temperance Hotel in Aldinga for rest and recuperation. Her last visit there was a 9 week stay in 1891. On the day of her return, she took her own life in horrific circumstances which came as a surprise to her treating doctors who saw no signs of suicidal ideation. Kate was buried in what has become the Brown Family plot 1258 Path 1 South. Had Kate lived today, she would have received expert medical help and support in dealing with her condition. A carob tree dedicated to Kate will soon be planted in the school grounds. To Ella and Havana the planting of the tree will recognise Kate’s life which was so tragically cut short. Each branch will represent her accomplishments, both as a woman and an educator, so that she will never again be forgotten. The girls also hope that future generations of students will gaze on the tree and be reminded to check on the mental health of their friends. See more

14.01.2022 St. ANN FOUNDER’S DAY SERVICE : SIR JOSIAH SYMON In 1924, Sir Josiah Symon saw the need for a college where the female students of the University of Adelaide could live. Male students were already catered for at St Mark’s College, which had been operating since 1924. When the University opened its doors to women in 1881, there was a distinct lack of housing for the female University students from country and overseas locations. Although originally established in 1939, five y...ears after Symon’s death, St Ann’s did not officially open until 1947 due to World War 2. Josiah Symon was one of the foremost members of the National Convention of 1897, which framed the Federal Constitution. His wide-ranging interests included education and scholarships Although Symon’s vision of a residential college for women was not fulfilled in his lifetime, as Councillor of the University of Adelaide he laid the groundwork for the eventual establishment of St. Ann’s College. Symon was a great benefactor to many charitable organisations, and left his extensive library of books to the University and Public Library of SA, where it has been kept intact in the Symon Library on Level 2 of the Mortlock Wing. Josiah Symon’s daughters left bequests to the College on the understanding that their father be acknowledged annually with the placing of a holly wreath on his grave. This event has become known as Founder’s Day, and is celebrated in September each year with a graveside service at the cemetery. Today, St Ann’s is a world class University residential college, accommodating almost 200 students, providing tutoring and sporting opportunities. See more

13.01.2022 Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are limited on the number of people we can accommodate in our Cemetery Chapel. Consequently, this year our All Souls’ Day Requiem will be held at Christ Church, Palmer Place, North Adelaide. Should you wish to have the name of a loved one read out, please contact the Cemetery Office on 8344 1051 or email [email protected] If you will be attending the Requiem, we request that you book ahead of the day.

11.01.2022 THE END OF AN ERA : FROM WALKERVILLE TO WEST END It is not commonly known that in the early days of the colony, brewing beer was encouraged in an effort to reduce the large consumption of spirits which was regarded as ‘detrimental to the well-being of colonists’. By 1868 there were five main breweries in Adelaide, the West End Brewery in Hindley Street, the Kent Town Brewery, the Union Brewery in Rundle Street, the Adelaide Brewery in Pirie Street, and the Walkerville Brewery..., as well as many smaller ones. The Walkerville Brewery began its operation in 1844 on the SW corner of Fuller Street and Walkerville Terrace. Its ownership changed hands several times, and by 1889 it was sold to four hoteliers, Vincent Henry Simpson of the Buckingham Arms (buried Path 5 North), Samuel Harris of the Brompton Hotel (buried Path 7 North), John Selby Cocker of the Kentish Arms Hotel (buried Path 14 North), and R. Hyman of the General Havelock Hotel. It became known as the Walkerville Co-operative Brewing Co. Ltd. Under their ownership the business thrived, and in 1898, the company bought out the Torrensville Brewery and moved its operation to Winwood Street, Southwark (now known as Thebarton), where the West End Brewery now stands, renaming it the Walkerville Brewery. By 1915, the Walkerville Brewery was producing 53% of the state’s beer, its closest competitor being the West End brewery which produced 32%. In 1938, the S.A. Brewing Company took over the Walkerville Co-operative Brewing Co.’s Thebarton operations, which then became the major brewer supplying all hotels in South Australia. The West End brewery in Hindley Street was closed between the wars after which its operations were consolidated into the Thebarton site, which came to be known as the West End Brewery. The S.A. Brewing Company was to eventually be taken over in 1993 by the Japanese-owned company Lion, who will sadly close the operations of the brewery next year. See more

07.01.2022 A HIDDEN GEM : MERVYN NAPIER WALLER Over a century old, the Chapel of the Resurrection is a highly recognisable feature of the cemetery. It also houses a beautiful Venetian glass mosaic which was designed and constructed by Napier Waller. Napier Waller was born in Victoria in 1893 and served in the First World War. During the fighting at Bullecourt, his right arm was so badly wounded, it necessitated amputation. An artist pre-war, right-handed Waller was determined to paint ...again, and learned to use his left hand during his convalescence. Not only was he successful with his painting, he also became proficient in the art of mosaics and stained glass windows. Living in Melbourne, Waller proceeded to become Melbourne’s major mural artist, with some of his works adorning the Melbourne Town Hall and the Myer Mural walls on the 6th floor of the Myer Emporium store in Melbourne. His mosaics can be found all around Australia including the Collins Street Mosaic entitled I’ll Put A Girdle About The Earth, and the "Five Lamps of Leaning" at the University of Western Australia. His best known achievement, however, would be the magnificent mosaics and stained glass windows in the Hall of Memory at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. The cemetery was very honoured when in 1963, following a bequest from Mrs Bohm, Waller agreed to construct a mosaic to hang above the altar in our chapel, aptly entitled Resurrection. The cost of the original artwork was 450, which was fixed in place by Aldo Rossi, an expert from Sydney at the cost of 83. The marble surround added to the cost, which totalled 810/1/0 The mosaic has become the focal point of the chapel interior, and draws many comments from visitors. Napier Waller died in Melbourne in 1962 at the age of 71. He has left a remarkable collection of artwork throughout Australia. Napier Waller is remembered at the War Memorial through a $10,000 art prize named in his honour. See more

07.01.2022 GOUT OR OVERDOSE? : THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF THOMAS CLARK Thomas Clark’s death at the age of 45 caused considerable controversy at the time. For about 10 years, Clark had suffered from rheumatic gout, which would on occasions be severe enough to confine him to bed for several days. On Monday, May 1, the pain was so severe that Dr. McIntyre was called in. Dr. McIntyre had treated him in the past but had not seen him for 18 months. The Dr. had previously prescribed Morphine tabl...ets for Clark, but he had a great dislike for them and refused to take them. When McIntrye first saw the patient between 3 and 4pm, he prescribed Iodine of potash with a little bicarbonate of potash, and a lotion to be applied to the joint. He called back to see Clarke at 8.30pm and found him to still be in considerable pain. It was at this point that he injected Clarke with three-quatrers of a grain of Morphine. This is the equivalent of 45mg in today’s terms. Today the accepted dosage of Morphine for a healthy fit adult would be 5-10mg. When questioned regarding the dosage at the inquest, Dr. McIntyre stated that he injected this large dose under the assumption that Clark regularly took oral Morphine and had developed a tolerance to the drug. The Dr. left shortly after administering the Morphine, and shortly thereafter Clarke fell into unconsciousness, causing his wife to summon help from her brother-in-law, Daniel Drewer, who lived next door. He found Clarke’s respirations were so depressed that he appeared dead, and immediately called for Dr.McIntryre. The Dr. arrived at about 10pm, and commenced artificial respiration with success. Hot bricks were applied to his feet and mustard plasters to his body. Water was poured over the patient’s head. Dr.McIntre stayed until 2am, regularly assisting the patient’s respirations. At this point the Dr. stated that Clarke was improving, and left, saying that he would be perfectly conscious by 8 or 9am. When Dr. McIntyre returned at 9am, Thomas Clark was dead. At an inquest two days later, the jury deliberated at length for several times before, and with the encouragement of the presiding J.P., returning a verdict of ‘death from natural causes’. It was suggested that Clark’s coma was caused by the gout ‘flying to his brain’. This verdict was not generally well accepted, with public opinion and doubts being expressed in the media. Thomas Clark was buried on 4 May 1876 in Plot 221, Path 13 South. See more

06.01.2022 MONUMENTAL ART : THE WEEPING WOMAN A statue of a weeping woman over a grave represents sorrow, grief and mourning. In times past, women were the ones who were allowed, and expected, to express emotion and grief, whereas men were expected to be strong and stoic. Therefore, many of these statues are found on the graves of men or children. Although the stance of many of these statues may appear to be the same, the early craftsmen often sculpted them using family members as model...s, so they are all uniquely different in their own way. The women are often seen holding flowers or a wreath, which symbolises sincerity and humility. Some women are seen clinging to a cross, which symbolises the faith of a lost soul whose only hope is to cling to Christ’s cross. There is a decades-old legend, that states if you were to walk past one of these statues at night with your eyes closed, you can hear the statue weep. There are some fine examples of mourning and weeping women dotted around the cemetery. See more

05.01.2022 VICTORY in the PACIFIC : ROY HERBERT WOOLLACOTT This Saturday, 15 August, marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in the Pacific. RAAF pilot, Captain Roy Herbert Woollacott was one of the many casualties of this conflict. Born in Burra on 8 August 1910, Roy married Myrtle Stubing at the Holy Trinity Church in Adelaide on 26 June 1937. He enlisted in the RAAF on 26 June 1940, just 6 months after his first son was born. After training in Bradfield Park NSW, and Ballara...t VIC, he was granted a commission in 1941. He had several short periods of leave during his service, the last being in May 1943 when he met his second son for the first (and only) time. He was mentioned in despatches on 12th June, 1943 which stated when leading an attack by ten Beaufort aircraft on Gasmata strip, he was badly hit by enemy anti-aircraft fire just prior to arriving over the target area, and his aircraft was set alight. Without breaking away to ensure his own safety, Flight Lieutenant Woollacott continued to lead the attack, and from a height of 1500 feet scored direct hits on the centre of the target with all of his bombs. Sadly, when he was engaged in a flying battle over Gasmata on 5 September 1943 he did not return to base. Initially reported as ‘missing, believed killed in air operations’, it was later confirmed that he was shot down by the enemy. Flight Lieutenant Woollacott is commemorated on Panel 34 at the Rabaul War Cemetery and Memorial, and also on the family headstone in Path 18 South. His wife Myrtle never remarried, and suffered a second blow when her youngest son died in 1956 aged just 13 years. She died in 1997, aged 84. #OneInAMillion See more

05.01.2022 THE ‘BUG MAN’ : CHARLES ALGERNON WILSON Charles Algernon Wilson was South Australia’s first entomologist. One can only imagine the treasure trove of new and different species of insects the new settlers found on their arrival in their new continent. Arriving with his family in July 1838 at the age of 20, Charles was already an accomplished natural history painter and sketcher. He kept a detailed journal on the voyage with many sketches of the coastlines they passed. Wilson w...as appointed as the first Clerk of the Supreme Court in September 1846, and remained in the Government employ until his death in 1884. From 1858 he held the position of Registrar of Probates & Commissioner of Inland Revenue, becoming the Chief Clerk of the Supreme Court in 1878. His greatest love, however, was the science of entomology. He studied and sketched the many varied insects in the colony, frequently writing articles for ‘The Register’ under the pen name of NaturæAmator. He wrote extensively and offered advice to early farmers on how to protect crops from the ravages of the attacking local insects. Wilson was instrumental in the formation of the South Australian Museum after a long letter from him was published in the ‘Adelaide Examiner’ on The Formation of a Museum in 1853. Wilson donated his large insect collection to the museum, which was the start of their entomological section. Wiilson married Matilda King in 1860, and they had three sons and two daughters. He was a devoted member of the Church of England and for many years held the position of Superintendent of the Christ Church Sunday School in North Adelaide. His family members also made significant contributions to the colony: his father, Thomas Wilson, was a Mayor of Adelaide, and his brother, the Rev. Percy Wilson, was the first headmaster of St Peter’s College. After initially succumbing to a cold in November 1882, Wilson’s health deteriorated, and he was given leave of absence from the Supreme Court in the hope of his recovery. His condition did not improve, however, and he passed away on 20 June 1884 at the age of 66. He is buried in Plot 7, Path 18 South. See more

04.01.2022 THE HEIRESS' FORGOTTEN GRAVE : LADY URSULA HAYWARD Yesterday’s Advertiser featured a wonderful story of the Carrick Hill mansion owned by Sir Edward and Lady Ursula Hayward. Ursula Hayward was the youngest daughter of Tom Elder Barr-Smith, the wealthy pastoralist and financier. After her marriage, she lived a lavish lifestyle at Carrick Hill, amassing a vast collection of artwork and antique furniture, making her home one of the finest in the state. Realising the value of the...ir home and collections, the decision was made to bequeath Carrick Hill and all of its contents to the State, with the intention that it be kept intact. Lady Ursula died in 1970, and Sir Edward, having remarried, continued to live at the Carrick Hill estate until his death in 1983. The house, land and contents were then handed over to the state. Lady Ursula’s ashes are interred at Mitcham Anglican Cemetery, in a small insignificant area behind the impressive Barr-Smith Plot. Sadly, Ursula’s actual grave is unmarked, with no recognition being given to acknowledge her generous bequest to the State of South Australia. See more

03.01.2022 STATELY HOMES : BARTON VALE The stately gothic mansion of Barton Vale has remained remarkably unchanged over the years, despite its changing ownerships and uses. Built by Edmund Bowman Snr between 1850 and 1852, it represented the wealth that he had accumulated since his arrival in the colony in 1839. From the time of his arrival, Edmund had had been living in a mud brick and thatch cottage in Enfield, but after his marriage to Elizabeth Hackney they moved into the newly comp...leted first stage of Barton Vale Mansion. Major extensions were completed in 1881. By this time Edmund and his three brothers, John, William & Thomas, had acquired huge properties in the mid-north of the state. Edmund and Elizabeth had four sons and three daughters, and as was custom at the time, Edmund bequeathed his estate to his eldest son, Edmund Jnr. The last Bowman to live in the house was Hubert Bowman, the youngest son of Edmund Snr. It is unknown why the house did not pass through to Edmund Jnr.’s son. After the death of Hubert Bowman in 1914, the home remained empty until its purchase by the Salvation Army in 1922. It was used as a ‘home for wayward girls’ and named the Barton Vale Girls’ Reformatory and later Barton Vale Girls’ Home. In 1947, the mansion was again sold, to the Children’s Welfare and Public Relief Board, and was renamed Vaughan House. It was used as a Government reformatory for girls who were state wards. During this time the house was twice extended, in 1962 and 1965. In 1979, Vaughan house was renamed the ‘South Australian Youth Remand and Assessment Centre’, catering to both boys and girls. It continued to be used as a remand centre until 1993. The original tower of the house was removed in 1944, due to its excessive weight causing structural damage to the main building, and was replaced with a new lighter-weight tower in 1991 bringing it back to its original state. Barton Vale is now in private hands and has been restored to its original glory. The home is included on the National Heritage list. Many of the Bowman family are buried in the cemetery, the majority of which are buried in the large Bowman Vault in path 14A South. See more

03.01.2022 A TRAGIC STORY OF DESPAIR : GEORGE EDWARD MASSEY September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day, where we are all encouraged to ask R U OK? The tragic and needless death of George Massey in 1872 highlights the incredible advancement in mental health treatment available today. Massey was a tormented man, his mind in such turmoil that he saw no way out other than to take his own life. Born in Dublin, Massey was the fourth son of the Honourable John Massey. He arrived in Victo...ria in 1870 where he tried his hand at the goldfields. It appears that he was successful, as he was quite wealthy at the time of his death. It is uncertain when he arrived in Adelaide where he took up lodgings at 3 Union Street. Although a friend of his from his gold-digging days in Victoria stated that Massey appeared a steady and sensible man, by the time he arrived in Adelaide his mind had become quite paranoid and delusional. The day before his death, Massey had gone to a bookseller in Rundle Street, where he requested a pen, ink and paper to write letters. Here he wrote letters to the Dean of Melbourne and the Dean of Adelaide, and a Will, which was witnessed by Septimus Frearson, the proprietor of the shop. Frearson stated that he was a regular customer, and had always appeared quite rational. Massey was found the following morning in the front garden of the Dean of Adelaide’s residence, with a self-inflicted bullet wound to his head. The letters that he had written the previous day, which were found on him, give incredible insight into his suffering. His paranoid delusions made him feel worthless and persecuted. He wrote: Farewell, Sir. I have been wandering day and night. Oh, it is dreadful to say goodbye for ever, never to see the sun again, hear the voice of man, premeditatedly to die. I am a wretched sinful man, poisoned and persecuted by all, even strangers, having nearly lost my life twice in lodgings, by the floor being underminedwith trap doors, where I would have fell into filthy stuff, never to live again. The other was a chimney so placed as to fall and bury me when asleep... I am tired of my miserable existence.... He signed off his last letter to the Dean of Adelaide with the words: Though I have lived a disappointed life, I shall die a gentleman one by lead, where I will be found. I see the last setting sun one more sunset. The full letters can be read at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/page/2701524 George Massey was buried quietly, as he requested in his letter, on 26 July 1872 in an unmarked grave. Alexander Russell, the Dean of Adelaide, officiated at the burial. If you or anyone you know needs help now, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800. See more

03.01.2022 REMEMBRANCE DAY : THE ANZAC ARCH Many historic buildings and significant structures have disappeared from Adelaide over the years. Funded by public subscription, the Anzac Arch was built as a monument of appreciation to the men who fought in the First World War. The foundation stone for the arch was laid on 17th October 1918, and was it formally declared open on 28th January 1919. Situated behind the Adelaide railway station, it stood as a monument of honour to the troops w...ho marched through it on their return. The arch became a place where wreaths were laid, and was used in 1919 and 1920 as a focal point for Violet Day commemorations. Before the poppy became the recognised flower of remembrance, the violet, purple being the colour of remembrance, was the recognised symbol. Edward, Prince of Wales, visited the arch during his 1920 Royal tour in which he thanked the Australians for their participation in the war. Huge crowds amassed to welcome him. The arch was only ever designed to be a temporary structure, and plans for its dismantlement started in 1923. It was not until 1925, however, that it finally came down after becoming unsafe. See more

03.01.2022 THE LEG Located on Plots 2026-2027 in Path 5 North are two intriguing headstones that bear the name EYRE and a carving of an armoured leg. One headstone is that of Frederick James Eyre and his wife Mary King. The other is of his sister, Elizabeth Medcalf (nee Eyre). Frederick James Eyre was an importer of Chemist’s goods, operating as Agencies and Indent Co. from the British Medical Association’s Building in Hindmarsh Square. Initially very successful, Eyre expanded his b...usiness in 1924, taking on extra staff. This was the beginning of his downfall, however, and his business was declared bankrupt in 1926. Frederick died suddenly later that year on September 29 at the age of 64 years. After some research, the origins of The Leg were uncovered. The armoured leg is the coat of arms of a branch of the Eyre family, and several legends as to its origin exist. It is documented that the surname Eyre evolved from the names L’Eyr or le Heyr. The romantic legend of the Coat of Arms is based on the Battle of Hastings in 1066. It is said that a man by the name of Truelove came to the assistance of William the Conqueror when he had been thrown from his horse. His helmet had been crushed across his face, impairing his breathing. Truelove removed the helmet, restoring William’s breathing. William then decreed that Truelove would from then on be known as L’Eyr, for he had given him air to breathe. At the conclusion of the battle William enquired after L’Eye, and learned that he had lost his leg in the battle, which led to the coat of arms bearing human leg in armour, couped at the thigh, quarterly argent and sable spurred... Another legend is that Humphrey le Heyr of Broham lost his leg while rescuing Richard the Lionheart at the siege of Ascalon. The coat of arms of the couped leg was granted to him in remembrance of the occasion. Whichever legend is true, or whatever the origins may be, this coat of arms is certainly a unique one. See more

02.01.2022 DEFENCE SUNDAY : Revs. CLAMPETT & MILLER Sunday 8 November is Defence Sunday where we remember Anglican Chaplains who served in the Defence Forces. Buried at Mitcham Anglican Cemetery there are two Anglican clergy who served during the First World War. Archdeacon Arthur Wyndham Clampett was born in Ireland in 1860, and arrived in South Australia with his new wife, Alice, in 1889. He took up the appointment of Priest-in-charge of the Yorke Peninsula, and was appointed Rector... of St. Michael’s at Mitcham in 1893. He was commissioned as an Army Chaplain in 1916, ministering to the injured and convalescing soldiers at the 17 Auxilliary Hospital at Torrens Park, while continuing his duties at St Michael’s Church. He was also responsible for the building of St. Columbia’s Church at Hawthorn, and was the Archdeacon of Strathalbyn and Canon of St. Peter’s Cathedral. The Archdeacon was also for many years chairman of the Home for Incurables. Clampett retired in 1939, and passed away at his Ailsa Street, Fullarton home on 1st February 1953 after a short illness. He was 92 years of age. Two of his sons served overseas in the First World War. The Rev. Walter Harold Miller was born in Lower Mitcham in 1883 to German immigrant parents. He was born as Waldemar Harold Mueller, but as many did during the war years, anglicised his name. Miller enlisted as an army chaplain in 1916 and served overseas until 1917. Post war he served in several country parishes, and had been engaged at Wallaroo since 1938. The Rev. Miller died tragically in 1942 at the age of 58. His wife Ruby passed away on 5th October while an inpatient at the local hospital. A few minutes after Rev. Miller had been told of her death, he collapsed and died. They were buried in a joint ceremony on 7th October 1942 following a service at St. Augustine’s Church, where they had met, and were married. See more