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25.01.2022 Private Alfred Saunders Alfred was born on the 3/2/1894 at the home of his grandparents, Herbert and Catherine Saunders, at Pelluebla near Tungamah. His grandmother Catherine was the midwife at his birth. The family moved to Collendina (near Corowa N.S.W.) where his father sharefarmed. Alfred’s mother Sophia (nee Parker) died in June 1901. After her death Alfred and William moved back to Pelluebla and lived with their grandparents and attended the Tungamah State School. ...Continue reading

23.01.2022 Coo-ee: Recruitment for the boar war By Benalla Ensign

21.01.2022 Private Ernest Carrick Private William Carswell Private Robert Henry Church Private Austin James Condon Lieutenant William Matthew Conroy... Private James Dudley Cornish Private Philip John Cornish Corporal Ernest Charles Cross See more

20.01.2022 LEST WE FORGET - 25TH APRIL

19.01.2022 McCARTNEY, Letitia Margaret Staff Nurse, Australian Army Nursing Service, World War 1. Letitia was born at St. James on 19th May, 1881. She was the daughter of Mr John and Mrs Letitia (nee Irwin) McCartney of Nelson Park, St. James. She graduated from Mooroopna Base Hospital in 1913 and received her Midwifery Certificate in Melbourne after this date....Continue reading

19.01.2022 Maud Josephine Frey (1892-1967) Maud Josephine Frey (1892-1967) was born in the northern Victorian agricultural town of Youarang. to Arnold James Frey (c1841-1897) and his wife Kate...Continue reading

18.01.2022 NOTICE OF MEETING AGM TUNGAMAH HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Meeting will be held at the ... Tungamah Hall Supper Room Barr Street, Tungamah Time : 7.00 pm Date: Thursday, 22nd October, 2020 Virtual meeting via ZOOM is available (Covid Safety will apply) See more

12.01.2022 Original Confirmation Certificates - "Confirmations - Schein" Early Tungamah Settlers, Eduard Albert & Clara Ottilie Martha Haebich nee Polner. Eduard known as Bert was born in the York Peninsula, South Australia on 20th September, 1879, and was Confirmed at NiNi, Glenlee, Victoria on 11th February, 1894. Clara was born at Katyil, Victoria, and Confirmed in Lochiel, near Dimboola, on the 5th September, 1897. (Religion - Lutheran). Original Certificates compliments of grandson C. Haebich, Tungamah.

11.01.2022 Gertrude Irvine of Lake Rowan Gertrude was the daughter of George Irvine and Sarah (nee Montgomery). She was born in Lake Rowan, in 1888. She enlisted on 26th April, 1917, at the age of 27 years, whilst living in St. Kilda. She did her training at Mooroopna Hospital.... 9th May, 1917 Embarked at Sydney. 29th July, 1917 Disembarked at Plymouth from Australia ex H.MA.T. 38th and reported at Administration Headquarters, London, England. 18th August, 1917 Detd. for duty with Croyden War Hospital, ex Hotel York, England. 7th February, 1918 Att. to 2nd A.A.H. for duty in ex Furlo, Southall. 1st March, 1918 Detd. from Attd. duty with 2nd A.A.H. and m/o to 1st A.A.N, Southall. 1st March, 1918 Att. to 1st A.A.H. for duty from 2nd A.A.H., Harefield. 6th February, 1918 m/o for duty with No. 2 A.A.H. ex Furlo, London.. 15th October, 1918 Detd. From attd. duty with 1st A.A.H. and m/o for route overseas to France. 16th October, 1918 Reported for duty in France ex 1st A.A.H., England. 4th February, 1919 To Paris, France - 7 days special leave. 11th February, 1919 Rejoined unit from leave. 26th February, 1919 Proceeded to UK 25GH for return to Australia 8th March, 1919 Returned to Australia per City of Poona from England. 13th March, 1919 Attached to 2A.A.H. for duty ex 25th General Hospital, France. 28th March, 1919 Detached from attached duty with 2nd A.A.N. on m/o for R.J.A., Southall. 30th June, 1919 Returned to Australia on the City of Poona. 30th June, 1919 Disharged 3rd MD. Shepparton Advertiser 24th December, 1914. Nurse Gertrude Irvine, of the Mooroopna Hospital has passed the examination held in November by the Royal Victorian Trained Nurses’ Association. The Argus, 3rd November, 1923. NEVINSON IRVINE. On the 12th September, 1923, at St. Kilda, by the Rev. G. Phillip Bray, John Robert, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Nevinson, to Gertrude, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Irvine, St. Kilda.

11.01.2022 EMILY GRACE CHAPPELL Emily Grace Chappell was born on 14th March 1889 at Pelluebla, near Yarrawonga, in North East Victoria. She was the seventh child of Arthur and Deborah Chappell (nee Beaumont) and grew up on the family farm. Another 4 daughters were born over the next 11 years. The children were encouraged to develop their talents, and by the time Emily was nine years old she was being taught painting by a local farmer’s wife, Mrs Inchbold. One of her earliest paintings i...Continue reading

09.01.2022 Lance Corporal RUPERT CHARLES BAZIN, No. 818, 14th Battlation, A.I.F. Private JOHN 'ROY' ALEXANDER BICKET, No. 2570, 59th Battaltion, A.I.F. Lieutenant ARTHUR O'CONNOR BROOK, No. 525, 34d Squadron Australian Flying Corps. Private GEORGE BROWN, No. 3688, 46th Battlation, A.I.F.

07.01.2022 Extract Moira Independent, Tungamah, Thursday May 27th, 1920 The Unveiling of the Tungamah State School Honor board 24th May, 1920. EMPIRE DAY The celebration of Empire Day was fittingly observed at the Tungamah State School on Monday. A large number of parents attended, in addition to a full compliment of pupils. The principal objective of the gathering was the unveiling of the Honor Board purchased and erected by the school committee in memory of the boys from the schoo...l. The board is a handsome work of art, and will serve as a fitting memorial to the former pupils of the school. The roll on the board contains 32 names, and the number, A. Brook, R. Bicket, W. Cornish, P. Cornish, Ernest Cross, R. Church, E. Carrick, E. Fennell, G. Hall and V.H. Tricks paid the supreme sacrifice in the war. The proceedings commenced by the chairman (Mr. H.J. Counsell) delivering an in augural address and requesting the audience to sine the National Anthem, after which a varied programme was gone through by the children. Recitations were given in good style by Maggie Kerr, Willie May, H. Pugsley, Maggie Fell, Moira Corboy, Florence Counsell, Ester Corboy and Mick Dwyer. In addition, several set pieces were sung by the children, a flag action item, Union Jack, by the little dots especially eliciting warm applause. Mr. Carlisle, M.L.A. delivered a suitable address prior to unveiling the Honor Board, and Inspector Green also gave an address, emphasising the spirit of Empire Day. Cr. O’Dea, J.P., delivered a stirring and eloquent address. In which he alluded to the magnificent efforts put forth by the children in raising funds for patriotic purposes. On behalf of the school committee, Mt. Phillips returned the thanks for the attendance of the parents and visitors, and the teacher, Mr. Rumble, also gave an address suitable to the occasion. The following is the programme of the proceedings:- Recitation: Empire Day, Maggie Kerr; recitation, Australia to the Motherland, Wm. May; song: He’s a young Australian solider; recitation, My Native Land, Hilda Pugsley; recitation, Love of Country, Maggie Fell; song, The Exile, infants; recitation and song, The Union Jack, recitation, The Brave Mother, Moira Corboy; recitation, Ye Mariners of England,: Florence Counsell; song, The sea is Britain’s Glory; recitation, Keep Pegging Away, Mick Dwyer; recitation, The Flag Goes By, Ester Corboy; song; unveiling ceremony, Mr. Carlisle; addresses, Messrs Green, Cr. O’Dea, J.P., and Phillips; song, The Recessional; recitation, The School’s Memorial, God Bless the Prince of Wales; Salute the Flag. At the conclusion of the function the children repaired to the recreation reserve, where they were entertained to a picnic. A joyous time was spent between feeding, running races, playing games, etc. until dusk set in. See more

04.01.2022 Congratulations Mick and Doreen Saunders celebrating your 60th Wedding Anniversary. Best wishes from THS.

04.01.2022 REMEMERANCE DATE 11-11-2020 Receipt of the News at Tungamah. Great joy was manifested in Tungamah on Tuesday when the news came through that the armistice had been signed. A public holiday was soon proclaimed, and a gathering took place at the Shire hall, which was well attended. In the evening a procession was formed of school children and a number of adults, others of the latter accompanying the procession in spirit by walking along the footpath.... Plenty of noise was made on various instruments; a huge piece of blazing hessian enlivened matters; and once on Church Hill, a large crowd watched a big bonfire with an effigy of the Kaiser, presumably, on top. Messrs Knight and Rumble contributed speeches, and the latter lollies also, to the school children. Various patriotic airs enlivened things, and altogether quite a festive time was spent. Source: Tungamah and Lake Rowan Express and St. James Gazette. Thursday, 14th November, 1918.

04.01.2022 A WW1 Postcard from France to an old pal Ted in Tungamah.

02.01.2022 Returned WW1 Soldiers & Nurse taken in front of the Tungamah Shire Hall. Original photo housed in the Tungamah Museum.

02.01.2022 Can anyone answer Guntis Lacis' questions?

02.01.2022 Tungamah State School Honor Roll WW1